Board approves VPSA bonds, adopts legislative agenda and approves right‑of‑way settlement

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors took several formal actions during its Oct. 8 meeting.

VPSA school bonds (roll call): The board approved a resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds to the Virginia Public School Authority in a principal amount not to exceed $61,000,000 to fund school capital projects included in FY25–FY26 budgets (replacement elementary schools, HVAC, kitchen improvements, roofs, safety/security and grounds). Lauren Noll, director of finance, said the bonds would sell in November with 20‑year maturities and a true interest cost not to exceed 5%. Supervisor Dibble moved the resolution and the board approved it by roll-call; each member answered "Aye," and the resolution passed unanimously.

Consent agenda: Mr. Davis moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Legislative agenda: The board reviewed and then adopted the 2026 legislative agenda recommended by the legislative committee. Key items include seeking clarity on state law related to medical cannabis and public-safety employees, protecting local land-use authority, and seeking appropriate state funding for law enforcement and prosecutors. Supervisor Davis moved to adopt the agenda and the board approved it by voice vote after discussion.

Right-of-way settlement after closed session: Following a closed-session certification, Supervisor Hudson moved to approve a proposed settlement with Alexander Realty LLC for acquisition of fee-simple right-of-way and related easements on parcel G Pen 8715‑87‑6289 for $107,894 and to authorize county staff to finalize settlement documents; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

No contested votes were recorded during these items; roll-call detail was recorded for the VPSA bond resolution.