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The board handled multiple other routine items in a single meeting, including renewal of the county’s insurance pool and several budget carryover and appropriation steps. Several votes were unanimous.

The most notable financial decisions: the county awarded a grading‑plan contract for the county landfill to Lumsden & Associates for $34,000 and approved an additional construction/procurement proposal (utilities, conduit and related site work) estimated at $13,000. The board also approved a countywide security package for the courthouse and administration building totaling $14,577.08, to be taken from contingency. Separately, the board rescinded its earlier, lower‑cost action on enhanced hazardous‑duty benefits after a vendor error and adopted a corrected resolution that increased the annual cost of the program; the change raised the county’s recurring obligation by about $49,000, and supervisors authorized taking the additional amount from contingency.

Other items approved included renewing the county’s insurance risk‑pool membership, formal naming of a shared drive for a local address, approval of several departmental carryover requests into FY26, adoption of the FY26 appropriation resolution, and the appointment of Patty Quisenberry to the Floyd County Social Services Board.

Votes at a glance (select items):
- Landfill grading plan: award to Lumsden & Associates, $34,000 — approved (5–0).
- Transfer station utilities/initial construction: accept proposal and begin work (estimated $13,000) — approved (5–0).
- Courthouse/admin security package: total $14,577.08; fund from contingency — approved (5–0).
- Enhanced hazardous‑duty benefits: board rescinded prior resolution (5–0) then adopted corrected resolution to reflect the combined EMS + sheriff cost increase (5–0); additional recurring cost ≈ $49,000; fund from contingency.
- Insurance risk pool renewal (Bay/Veil Corp): approved (5–0).
- County carryover and FY26 appropriation: approved (5–0).
- Appointment: Patty Quisenberry to the Social Services Board (term beginning 2025‑08‑01): approved (5–0).

The board discussed timing and budget implications before several votes. Supervisors asked staff about contingency balances and whether recently approved work could be delayed; staff said contingency and carryover made the expenditures feasible at this time.

Looking ahead, county staff said they will circulate the corrected enhanced‑duty resolution language and other documentation for recordkeeping and follow up with the vendors and agencies concerned.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Floyd County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting 07/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Floyd County supervisors on July 8 approved a package of contracts and expenditures including a $34,000 landfill grading contract, roughly $13,000 in initial transfer‑station utilities work, and a $14,577.08 courthouse security package, and they rescinded then re‑adopted a corrected enhanced‑duty benefits resolution that raises the county’s recurring cost by about $49,000.","taxTitle","taxId",30973,"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},6510689,"Local peer recovery center presents plans; community open‑house events planned",4108,4108000,-1,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5358798-32ed79f5ac932f3e6fce1a2153519cef&start=4108&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5358798-32ed79f5ac932f3e6fce1a2153519cef/thumbnail_4108000.jpg","/articles/6510689/Floyd-County/Virginia/Local-peer-recovery-center-presents-plans-community-openhouse-events-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510689-0dbaa0208f99e5d37b45b7355b7adb87/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569183&Signature=U0Ai-LLHnJZMmE5H8bvUFft0mkx-rRt3z0U~ttJXTFtkr7KQBHmXSeePTtxp7hKxgwYN56HGj2ZB3~Tj5acJCeVweDxBqw5AC16sRcOR5N~1fKyVWYQ2IQbpqxuW~K2oFMVvJIcs1Z77E4rpkbrMlDKdKVv9X5Ff1Q8DzbJIxPYyaUYBCIo0VdiJ3AqClIAGy1kfVV8vvWzfDpG394G5mZ0yixTHBHAPo~Toc4JJyi2ybgKgtvntt-Y4mR31AzBSJh~jdFJzNQS2lZX7fwj0jjAG47R-anqJXdbZZIRc7hwLZ3ycBCz~56qx8I3N9SkNR0gO2g7ORMY4XSGhsUEJwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A team of peer‑recovery specialists and county staff presented a plan for the new Floyd Peer Center, “Rooted in Recovery,” at the July 8 Board of Supervisors meeting. Organizers described the center as a peer‑driven, welcoming space focused on recovery, healing and community connection, and said the center will offer peer‑led support groups, creative workshops, wellness sessions and referral assistance.

Kim (county staff) introduced the team and said the center was developed with settlement funds and community partners. Jess (Esther Gomez) and Kayla Shelton, both identified as registered/certified peer recovery specialists, described the peer role and their motivation: individuals with “lived experience” who provide understanding and encouragement to people facing mental‑health or substance‑use challenges. The presentation included a logo (roots, buffalo, flowers, mountains and rising sun) and a tagline listed by presenters as “Unity, Connection, Growing and Recoveries” to reflect the center’s focus.

Organizers described initial programs the center plans to offer: peer recovery meetings, “story‑sharing nights,” wellness and mindfulness workshops (art, journaling, mindfulness), and community outreach. They said the center will serve not only people in active recovery but families and community members seeking information or support.

Presenters announced community events to raise awareness: a community awareness/open‑house event scheduled for a date in late July and an opening‑day event scheduled in early August. When asked, organizers said they planned the community awareness/open‑house event to run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; they said they would confirm final dates and circulate a pamphlet and flyer to the county and partner organizations.

Board reaction was broadly supportive. Several supervisors and residents praised the concept and logo and thanked the team for convening community partners. Library staff and local service providers said they plan to coordinate programming and referrals with the center. Presenters said partner organizations already committed to referrals and assistance and that staffing will include the two peer recovery specialists, with support from the county’s community‑services network.

The presentation did not request county funding at the meeting; presenters asked for the board’s support and said they would return with any formal requests if needed. The center’s organizers said they will continue outreach to community partners and finalize open‑house logistics for the announced events.","Organizers of the new Rooted in Recovery Floyd Peer Center presented the program plan to the Board of Supervisors on July 8, describing peer‑led recovery meetings, wellness workshops and community outreach and announcing open‑house events in late July and early August.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6510693,"Floyd County approves $14,577 security upgrades for courthouse and admin building",0,2232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5358798-32ed79f5ac932f3e6fce1a2153519cef&start=2232&end=2232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5358798-32ed79f5ac932f3e6fce1a2153519cef/thumbnail_2232000.jpg","/articles/6510693/Floyd-County/Virginia/Floyd-County-approves-14577-security-upgrades-for-courthouse-and-admin-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510693-1ed119facd0b83359b1c8caed3ff0385/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569183&Signature=mg4~QB7KeZG0ooTt6s5qZCRDZA1MNWHZO0GC1F-XqHAhl942h~eJG66yllZcXIp~W-lycLeFkNO2nBx62JEGLWQDDDwBnCvcEaj9yxH8Sl950OYEOSIj6xsDZnL42VEmL7v1a7b16rZxPeLqHtNt9rto4zwEl4wPVjNbzWXr52t3H83vxw7V6yC-rEwZpjLBMgNWBbWjGP2vEk8cdwIDDOo8LcDu430ObHTKi67l12hKBpH8jyGsSNSMRmPobrgCXkoy4-LEpGShx6yJxTp6xb-fbBc4dwU0C6GSKRqGNKws-ZHOsz8Cledj5qHR-t3rPh~v6OIWaFF-MPMqcFUoww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Floyd County supervisors on July 8 approved a security package for the courthouse and the county administration building totaling $14,577.08 and directed staff to execute contracts and purchases to begin work.

County staff presented a package that included a door alarm system for the courthouse, an access control/buzzer for the county office entrance, signage directing public entry to the accessible entrance, new furniture for a checkpoint area, and camera/security coordination. Staff said the courthouse portion of the work (door alarm) was estimated at $1,114 and the access control/buzzer and hardware for the administration office was estimated at $6,058.95; the remainder covers signage, furniture and camera coordination.

The board voted unanimously to proceed and to fund the work from the county contingency account. County staff told the board all locked public doors would be rekeyed and the sheriff’s office would retain the master key access for law‑enforcement operations and building security. Staff also said signage will be placed to identify the single public entrance for the courthouse and to preserve handicap access.

What supervisors approved
- Execute contracts and purchase orders for the courthouse/admin security package and rekeying; authorize contingency funds for the cost.

Context and next steps
Staff said some signage costs may change after a decision about a sidewalk sign placement that will identify an accessible entrance; final signage cost will be reported when the invoice is presented. The sheriff’s office and facilities staff will coordinate on rekeying, camera placement and furnishing a visitor check‑in area.

No formal objections were raised during the discussion; supervisors emphasized clarity for the public about a consolidated entrance and asked staff to return if costs deviate materially from the presented estimate.","Supervisors authorized a package of security improvements — door alarms, a controlled‑entry buzzer, signage, furniture and camera work — for the courthouse and administration building, to be paid from contingency. The sheriff’s office will hold master keys; locked doors will be rekeyed.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":44,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":50,"_51":103,"_53":104,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":105,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":106,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6510698,"Board awards landfill grading plan, approves initial transfer‑station utilities work",389,1865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5358798-32ed79f5ac932f3e6fce1a2153519cef&start=1476&end=1865","/articles/6510698/Floyd-County/Virginia/Board-awards-landfill-grading-plan-approves-initial-transferstation-utilities-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510698-8c917d64beaceecf20d3e7b71e0a30d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569183&Signature=Xytbqwm6V-9-jbsSA3vkMaI1omevrhj8sGu2pYk82TKYiQH9OUsY0ONk3Ut2O5P8D~BwxCAHoqO6x06UohJHtAAM3F60MUBcWGU1nVYrpQZtha7UqAN8PN2NRDh4Sba~NzZ-m5Wt5tLHHuXGR6~SyIxh-5SOHUlqZB5Ree~BYQzjTdlFhYF0KSjATOMRN6QGx9v9B7ZNFAy8C7Q484QPb38hgKa5mUpnTSAPcs1H9ltF-NJyetQvJYsLADSdQV3W5Jz69jkL4lhLODajkNWQ1h2StKQXuwhIQT~U532KcGBV1qFgVQMVrMhbnCMynh0~TmgP9695MdoY2ZGosUp3WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Floyd County supervisors on July 8 approved the next design and early construction steps for the county landfill and planned transfer station.

Assistant solid‑waste staff told the board the county received two bids for a grading plan and selected Lumsden & Associates for $34,000. The board voted unanimously to award the contract and authorized county staff to sign the necessary paperwork. Staff said the grading plan covers a land disturbance of about 1.5 acres and will be used to solicit construction bids once the plan is complete and approved.

Separately, county staff reported a proposal from contractor Michael Short to install utilities and conduit to the tipping‑house area — work needed to run water, electrical service and sewer/hydrant access to the new facility. The price presented was $13,000 for conduit/labor; the board approved starting that work and authorized the county to move forward with initial site construction.

Staff and supervisors also discussed state erosion and stormwater rules administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Two paths were presented: build a stormwater treatment/settlement basin on site or purchase off‑site water‑quality credits to meet DEQ requirements. County staff cited two numbers in the discussion: $22,024 and, in a separate notation, $24,800 as the approximate 1‑time cost to buy credits from a mitigation bank; staff said building and maintaining an on‑site pond could cost substantially more and would require ongoing maintenance and testing. The board asked staff to continue analyzing the cost and long‑term maintenance consequences and to report back.

Board members pressed for clarity on the total projected project cost if grading, utilities, a tipping house and surfacing are included; staff estimated a ballpark figure of roughly $120,000–$130,000 for the complete tipping‑house and site work, but said grading and design must be finished before firm construction bids can be solicited.

What the board approved
- Award Lumsden & Associates the landfill grading‑plan contract for $34,000 and authorize signatures to finalize the contract.
- Accept a contractor proposal to begin utilities/conduit and initial construction at an estimated $13,000 and allow the work to proceed.

Next steps and follow up
County solid‑waste staff will forward the executed grading‑plan contract to procurement, finish the design, then take the project out to bid for construction. Staff will continue discussions with DEQ on stormwater compliance and report estimated lifetime maintenance obligations for any on‑site measures; the board requested a clear comparison of buying credits versus building a pond before authorizing larger construction commitments.

Speakers at the item included assistant solid‑waste staff (identified in the packet as Mark), contractor Michael Short (price presenter), and several board supervisors.","The board awarded a $34,000 grading plan contract to Lumsden & Associates and approved roughly $13,000 in initial utilities/conduit work to move the county transfer station project forward. Supervisors and staff discussed DEQ stormwater requirements and the option of buying water‑quality credits instead of building a treatment pond.","actionData","errors"]

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