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Supervisor Ranks reported for the Regional Improvement Commission that the commission certified last year’s allowable expenditures and designated public safety as the intended purpose for this year’s funds; he asked the board to authorize the commission to record those purposes formally and supervisors moved and seconded that action.

Staff reported that the Berryville Water Improvements project has a pre-construction meeting scheduled with Rural Development and that two change orders are needed for Classic City Mechanical and Hill Construction. Staff said both change orders are no-cost and do not change contract dates; the change removes a builders-risk insurance requirement in the supplementary conditions (SC 6.04) because the division of work does not include a building and builders-risk is therefore unnecessary. The board moved to approve change order 1 for both contractors.

Separately, staff reported receipt of an email concerning a DCJS grant that requires execution and asked the board to authorize the county administrator to accept the award and to amend and appropriate the AAF budget by $95,000. A motion to amend and appropriate the AAF budget by $95,000 was moved and seconded; the chair called for a roll call vote.

The board also approved routine items including payment of invoices and approval of the June 3 minutes. Supervisors raised other operational matters in general business, including a visibility issue at a stop sign on Millers Creek Road that staff said they would address, and staff expressed thanks to the county finance team for processing payroll bonuses early in the fiscal year.

Where recorded in the transcript, motions were moved and seconded; transcript indicates roll calls were requested for several of these items but does not include full vote tallies in the recorded excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wythe County Board of Supervisors Meeting | July 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board certified Regional Improvement Commission spending for public safety, approved two no-cost change orders removing builders-risk insurance from water-project contracts, and moved to accept and appropriate a $95,000 DCJS grant.","taxTitle","Wythe County, Virginia","taxId",38209,"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},6159229,"Supervisors authorize grant actions: ambulance grant acceptance and multiple grant applications",251,570000,821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b&start=570&end=821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6159229/Wythe-County/Virginia/Supervisors-authorize-grant-actions-ambulance-grant-acceptance-and-multiple-grant-applications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159229-b32779578a0acfff0678880eb4a33423/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122991&Signature=AGXT955kwPojpwybVNdV1CGvmTYnlu-9T2AsCe1f-kM-8TonFLjA6m3H2TbiBvWy2GVDhxzjmSFV3P619R-YZQeAIVnwdfYF83q5Hd7wtD9R~MVh7L5UKxLjxkWItb-504FfyCsab7AUYT4gMlohRJLn2HETlrVuLilaDJojOLBVem5O0TtSiZHG72T8XbLASx07PhF--HybJwrHG8dn-2ol5gdfmjF2cOKYbCSt2E-V42I~jJ9LKPSRHaMIsS1lgVSS5HOkS4v9teL9Ona3nzvZ-c996OXjuJZu6ZIM6f~9W5KS1BqTW-atZDeOdpiy~OnLupluDqadkeN2XBTTtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wood County Board of Supervisors on July 8 authorized acceptance of emergency-services grant funding and approved staff requests to apply for additional grants for parks, emergency services and hazard mitigation.

Mr. Frazier, deputy director of emergency medical services, and county staff reported that the county’s application to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services’ Rescue Squad Assistance Fund had been approved for funding that staff described in the meeting as “a $70.30 grant.” Staff recommended accepting the award for fiscal year 2026 and the board moved to accept the grant; a motion was made and seconded and a roll call was requested.

Separately, staff sought permission to submit applications to the Woodland (referred to in the packet as the \"Wiklian/Woodland\") Foundation; the parks and recreation department and emergency services department each planned project applications to be submitted for the August 1 application deadline if the board approved. The board moved to authorize those applications.

The board also authorized applying to the Community Foundation of Southwest Virginia (New River Valley) to request up to $4,000 from the Wood County fund, noting the county has historically used such funds for fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, animal control and emergency communications. Staff said the funds, if awarded, would be unrestricted and could be allocated among several county departments and partner volunteer fire departments.

For hazard mitigation, staff described an application under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered in Virginia by the Department of Emergency Management for projects related to damages from Hurricane Helene. The two projects identified for the application were a Speedwell mitigation project and purchase of generators for all county pump stations. The board moved to approve the resolution authorizing the county to submit the hazard mitigation application.

Staff noted these items were permissions to apply or to accept awards; the board’s actions allow staff to proceed with formal applications or to accept the stated award. Specific grant award amounts and final contract terms (except where noted) were not detailed during the recorded discussion.","The board approved acceptance of a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant for an ambulance and authorized staff to apply for several grants including a foundation grant and FEMA hazard-mitigation funding for pump station generators and a Speedwell mitigation project.",{"_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},6159234,"Wood County supervisors approve plan to upgrade meeting-room audio and video, request $75,000 appropriation",175,383000,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b&start=383&end=558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b/thumbnail_383000.jpg","/articles/6159234/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wood-County-supervisors-approve-plan-to-upgrade-meeting-room-audio-and-video-request-75000-appropriation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159234-e165f3665b3645b43af65bcbe056e419/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122991&Signature=GKcMmO9LDbi7Gx-YWOrbrU-Sn1HuP6GA~8XvHQTlJ0QbgxjZbnypTxhPBMB0F9V4vqbUbtumViMHfTwXrr1oWS9e34SOGvoog5IoAIO5VqNlhbWZ4ux3udFIFx74D5MB2DMPvZc8UeQbjzYh7AMyhtCfUO29MOZ4seLcO9G4BiUycNYU3~26qOUK9LTlHCllYDIWlbcTrvAuCWl1~HxpSVhCgYGsEBPFCfy1pzStJj69f3ivdvLdqf1wcWVESNlOe2QFvmsH0pFN3VfbPA2IpMLwvYbJGxWsfENKYCbizr66fHAYEh6xru4-jA6PHlE9cXFGYDzZ37~CJjiRrh6Nqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff and supervisors discussed a proposal to replace and upgrade the audio-visual system in the Board of Supervisors meeting room, including new microphones, cameras, relocated control room space and an FM transmitter to provide overflow audio coverage to the parking lot.

Mr. Angus, a staff member who met with the county IT representative, described the proposal from Lee Hartman of Roanoke as a comprehensive solution and said the vendor’s price came in about $30,000 below the state contract price. He said the equipment quote totaled $69,224.70 and recommended a budget appropriation of $75,000 to cover incidentals and potential changes during installation. He estimated 3–4 weeks to receive equipment and about a week on site for installation, barring backorders.

Mr. Angus noted that the FM transmitter would cover only the parking lot and would be intended for overflow during public hearings or for accessibility purposes rather than general public broadcast. Supervisor Barnett moved to proceed with the project and to amend the budget to appropriate $75,000 to account code 1101470015 (board supervisors’ furniture/fixtures); Supervisor Lawson seconded the motion. The chair called for a roll call vote.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the vendor’s prior work with local staff and the ability to livestream proceedings directly to the county YouTube channel. Staff said county personnel (Mr. Hankins and Mr. Patrick) had previously worked with the vendor and that the new system would provide direct streaming capability.

If approved and scheduled, staff estimated installation would take about a week after equipment arrival. The board did not receive public comment on the AV item during the discussion recorded in the transcript.","The board reviewed a proposal from Lee Hartman for new microphones, cameras and an FM overflow transmitter to serve the parking lot, with an estimated equipment cost of $69,224.70 and a recommended appropriation of $75,000 to cover incidentals; the board moved to proceed and a roll call was requested.",{"_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},6159238,"Wood County holds public hearing on proposed $5,508,000 water bond",100,132000,232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b&start=132&end=232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455713-9355982219f6c77301f2dbc1b45c913b/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6159238/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wood-County-holds-public-hearing-on-proposed-5508000-water-bond","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159238-9583a61e84a309510f88fd0d6804979b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122991&Signature=Hh49qDwaPDp93JKZNApjXMe9Lwtqku1U7UhJGzKjOKmw6cXmZIO~CZLJkFFDt8z4xRZhbEUsAAklrfh21EHSNTb5w5BzZ9qE6axHtjnZ2enhFYyU4cVBUg2GMVxwhGSZMUIfiLlCGBwQLMMqLSyBK-R8va5wJ4zWgc64aAjPvRXRZk9dwmd1xRIL7G05DGROUegQB5LEC~NxXOSsk-PDSynf6wqB78kIN4FVjXYPRVAGM1pX9Ew8ArVDROlJ44vXfN~qB64DHnyYchfu39rwC3PCcqv3aA63D7fSh6jVdBFCuCdRtxKgrpxB-856oyJjChNOmDwOmcUGiSw64a1gCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wood County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing July 8 on a proposed issuance of bonds not to exceed $5,508,000 to pay the cost of capital improvements to the county’s water system, including extensions to the Merrick Mill area, and to pay costs of issuing the bonds.

The hearing drew no registered speakers, and board staff presented a resolution asking supervisors to authorize issuance and sale of general obligation or water revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,508,000. Board members discussed that the additional borrowing responds to inflation-related increases in project costs after an initial Rural Development loan/grant package.

Mr. Bernstein, a staff member who read the public notice, said the hearing could be continued or adjourned and that the meeting would consider the matter at the July 8 session. Mr. Carter, a staff member, summarized the request and told the board that Rural Development had provided an initial loan/grant but the county sought an additional amount to cover price increases.

Supervisor Morgan moved to adopt the resolution authorizing issuance of the bonds; Supervisor Vernon seconded the motion. No members of the public had signed up to speak during the public hearing, and the clerk closed the public hearing portion of the meeting before the board took the motion.

The resolution presented to the board specifies a maximum aggregate principal amount of $5,508,000 and provides for the form, details and payment of the bonds. The public notice read into the record lists the Wood County Board of Supervisors meeting room at 3 Point South Sixth Street, Woodfield, Virginia, as the location for the hearing.

Background: board staff said the additional funding request follows earlier Rural Development financing; beyond that staff referred to routine steps in municipal bond issuance, including resolution adoption and sale procedures. The board did not receive any public comment during the hearing.

The board proceeded to consider other agenda items following the bond discussion.","The Wood County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing July 8 on a proposed bond not to exceed $5,508,000 to fund water system capital improvements, including extensions to the Merrick Mill area; no members of the public signed up to comment and supervisors moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves administrative items including change orders and a $95,000 grant appropriation request

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