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At-a-glance: Washington County board votes on hazard mitigation, airport oversight, budget and procurement
Summary
The board approved a hazard mitigation plan, a regional water-supply planning resolution, a workers’ compensation renewal, funding to support airport hangar oversight, budget adjustments for stormwater staffing, and courthouse and government-center repairs. All motions passed unanimously.
Washington County’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a slate of administrative and budget items that the county says advance recovery, compliance and infrastructure work.
Hazard mitigation plan: Staff introduced a hazard mitigation plan drafted by the Mount Rogers Planning District and recommended it as the county’s five-year mitigation plan. Supervisors discussed language and implementation limits, and were told federal post‑storm work and a pending federal request for $4,000,000 in advance funds could fund much of the on‑the‑ground work. The board adopted the plan.
Regional water planning: The board approved Resolution 2025‑11, submitted by the Cumberland Plateau Planning District, to support a grant request for local and regional water‑supply planning.
Workers’ compensation: Tammy Sturgill presented a workers’ compensation renewal for fire and EMS with FAYCORP for FY 2025–26 at a cost of $79,985 and asked the board to authorize Mr. Berry to sign the coverage-intent form; the board approved the renewal and authorization.
Airport oversight funding: The Virginia Highlands Airport Authority asked the county to pay half the cost of a resident project representative (RPR) to oversee construction of hangars adjacent to Lee Highway. Staff said the hangar build is a $930,000 project funded by an FAA grant; the county’s share of the RPR is $14,160 from reserve-for-contingencies. The board approved the request.
Budget adjustments and stormwater staffing: Staff recommended FY25–26 budget adjustments to add an erosion, sediment and stormwater position (compensation and benefits totaling $100,000 plus $25,000 for professional services). The presentation outlined tightening state rules and an intense backlog of sites under review; the board approved the adjustments and directed staff to proceed.
Facilities repairs: The board approved a cooperative procurement with BELFOR USA Group to repair porch columns, ceilings and gables and to paint cornices on the Government Center building at a total cost of $83,495.67, funded by a budget transfer from the capital improvement fund.
All motions on these items were approved unanimously by the board. The meeting concluded with routine board member reports and adjournment.
