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Board approves ordinances, resolutions and multiple support measures in unanimous votes
Summary
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors passed a package of ordinances and resolutions Sept. 9, including fee increases for the law library, a waiver for retired police/military dog license fees, support for NRV Regional Commission financing, scheduling a tax‑relief hearing, and a suicide‑prevention month resolution; most motions passed unanimously.
At its Sept. 9 meeting the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved several ordinances and resolutions affecting court fees, animal licensing, regional financing and county priorities.
Key votes and outcomes: • Law library assessment: Board approved raising the local law‑library assessment from $2 to $4 (roll call 7‑0). County Attorney Marty McMahon said state law now permits the higher fee and that the change would better align local receipts with spending.
• Animal license fee: The board adopted an amendment to county code to waive animal license fees for retired police or military dogs (7‑0).
• NRV Regional Commission financing: The board authorized a support agreement to back financing for the New River Valley Regional Commission’s planned building purchase and approved a resolution to that effect (7‑0).
• Tax‑relief hearing: The board scheduled a public hearing to consider amendments to the county’s tax‑relief ordinance for elderly and disabled residents (motion approved 7‑0).
• Legislative priorities and suicide prevention: The board placed its 2025 legislative priorities on the floor and adopted a resolution recognizing September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (each approved by roll call, 7‑0).
Separately, the board voted to authorize outside counsel to participate in national insulin‑pricing litigation as part of a multi‑district litigation process (see separate item).
