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Southampton County supervisors approve year‑end appropriations, several appointments and schedule truck‑traffic hearing
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Summary
At the Aug. 26 meeting, the board approved FY25 year‑end appropriations totaling $207,803.59 and a school fund appropriation of $8,338.22, reappointed board members, appointed Amanda Munford to the CPMT, and authorized a public hearing on a Buckhorn Quarter Road truck restriction.
The Southampton County Board of Supervisors at its Aug. 26, 2025 meeting approved several fiscal and administrative actions and set a public hearing for a traffic restriction request.
Fiscal approvals: The board adopted an FY25 end‑of‑year appropriation providing $207,803.59 for various county funds and separately approved a $8,338.22 year‑end appropriation for the school fund; both measures passed with unanimous voice votes.
Appointments and reappointments: The board approved the appointment of Amanda Munford, director of social services, to the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT). The board also reappointed Mr. Gary Banks to the Board of Building Code Appeals for a five‑year term, and reappointed James Bradshaw and Doug Chesson to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Truck‑traffic review: Supervisor Gillette asked the board to seek VDOT consideration of designating Buckhorn Quarter Road as a no‑through truck route. The board authorized advertising a public hearing and asked staff to prepare a resolution for the next meeting.
Closed session and certification: The board convened a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711 to discuss (1) a personnel matter concerning the county attorney's legal services agreement, (2) economic development discussions with Franklin–Southampton Economic Development about prospective businesses, and (3) litigation/consultation regarding the Newsome CDBG drainage/Drake Easement condemnation and an investigation involving Southampton County Public Schools. After returning to open session, the board adopted the required certification resolution with each member recording an affirmative vote.
Other business: County staff reported administrative initiatives including completion steps on the Newsome CDBG drainage work, progress on the county radio project, several RFPs for economic development studies, and community events (professional headshot day, fingerprinting, upcoming business expo and small‑business events).
