The Board approved two economic‑development actions on Dec. 2.

The Economic Development Authority requested an update to a prior VDOT economic‑access resolution for the Dillard Industrial Site. Staff reported a revised design‑only estimate of $550,000 plus contingencies; the EDA sought board approval to increase contingency support in the resolution to allow up to $800,000 while maintaining no net increased county cost (the EDA said it had a small contingency match). The board approved the updated resolution.

Separately, Sweet Briar College representatives asked the county to include a $10,000 local match in the FY2027 budget for a $150,000 Go Virginia grant proposal to expand power‑generation instruction and local engineering workforce pipelines. Dr. Jonathan Bender said the program aims to place additional graduates locally and partner with industry; the board directed the county administrator to add $10,000 to the FY27 budget line for the match and approved the motion by voice vote.