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Votes at a glance: key actions from the Smyth County board meeting
Summary
At the meeting the board approved an ordinance change removing open‑space/forest land tax allowances (6–1), a $5,002,000 budget amendment (approved at meeting), a 5% solid‑waste fee increase, 5% water and 10% sewer rate increases (unanimous), and adoption of a real‑estate tax rate at $0.69 per $100 and the full county budget (approved).
Key votes and outcomes from the Smyth County Board meeting:
- Ordinance amendment (Chapter 23) to remove open‑space and forest land allowances: approved 6–1 after the board waived formal hearing rules. - Budget Amendment No. 7 ($5,002,000; $5,000,000 for school projects and $2,000 grant): approved after waiver of formal hearing rules. - Solid‑waste fee changes (5% increase; tipping fee $80→$84/ton; minimum fee $5.00→$5.25): approved to reflect contract escalators and operational needs. - Water and sewer rate increases (water +5%, sewer +10%): approved unanimously; effective with July meter readings so bills issued in August reflect the change. - Property tax rate resolution (real‑estate rate $0.69 per $100; other classifications as packet): adopted; board then approved the full budget and monthly appropriations.
The board ended open session and moved to a closed session to discuss business/industrial prospects under the cited statutory exemption.
