Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary

April 14, 2026

 

The Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.   For complete information on the Board agendas, Board minutes and the YouTube videos of board meetings, please visit the Board of Supervisors Meetings and Agenda page on the County’s website here.  Provided below is a summary of the Board’s actions.

 

Call To Order – Board Chair Harrison Jones, Jr. called the meeting to order.

Recognitions – The Board recognized the April Employees of the Month – Paul Langlois, Landfill Operations Supervisor, with the County’s Solid Waste Department. Langlois is recognized for his work ethic, initiative and excellence as a team leader. Additionally, the Board recognized Jamereon Boatwright and Ja’Kobe Word, as Good Samaritans whose situational awareness and quick action in calling emergency services made a meaningful difference to a neighbor experiencing a medical emergency.

Highway Matters – Scott Frederick, P.E., VDOT Resident Engineer, briefed the Board on various maintenance and construction projects.He advised that cost overruns and funding limitations will prohibit the addition of new road sections onto the County’s Six-Year Plan.The Board authorized a Six-Year Plan Public Hearing for the May 12, 2026 meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Proposed FY 2026-2027 County and Budget and 2026 Tax Rates - Following the public hearing, the Board will reconvene on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to consider adoption of the FY 26-27 County & School Budget and the 2026 County Tax Rates with no tax increase over 2026. Special Use Permit-Milestone Towers - Following the public hearing, the Board approved the construction of a 255’ communications tower on land denoted as Tax Map Parcel 046-A-50, which will include equipment for the County’s new P25 Public Safety Radio system. Amendments to Section 70-200 of the County Code, Real Estate Exemption for Elderly & Permanently and Totally Disabled Persons - Following the public hearing, the Board approved the amendments, as proposed by the Commissioner of Revenue, to increase the gross combined income from $22,000 to $30,000, to clarify documentation requirements, and to expand the graduated scale of the tax exemption to 100%/75%/50%. Amendment to FY26 Prince Edward County & School Budget – In accordance with Va. Code §15.2-2507 and following the public hearing, the Board approved an amendment to the FY 26 County & School Budget in the amount of $2,167,745 from FY 25 County Fund Balance to be used for capital improvements at the Prince Edward County Schools.

Amendment to Chapter 70, Taxation – The Board approved amendments to Chapter 70, Taxation of the County Code to create a new tax classification for motor vehicles owned or leased by active volunteer members of county volunteer fire departments and rescue squads to provide for an incentive for qualifying active volunteer members and referred to the Finance Committee a request for a recommendation on the establishment of the tax rate.

Properties Committee Report – The Board approved the recommendation of the Properties Committee to authorize an Invitation For Bids for the proposed County Landfill Entrance and Scale House project.

Ordinance Committee Report – The Board approved the recommendations of the Ordinance Committee to authorize public hearings at the May 12th Board meeting on the following amendments to the County Code:(1) proposed repeal and re-adoption of Chapter 30-Civil Emergencies and (2) the proposed repeal of Chapter 58-Health & Sanitation.

Citizen Volunteer Appointments – The Board approved advertising the County’s Citizen Volunteer positions with terms of office expiring June 30, 2026 to include:Board of Appeals of Building Code, Industrial Development Authority, Social Services Board, Central Virginia Regional Library and Piedmont Senior Resources.Some positions may have an incumbent eligible for re-appointment.Citizens may find additional information and a copy of the Citizen Volunteer application on the County website.

Professional Pre-Audit Services – The Board approved a Letter of Engagement with Clearpoint CPA for pre-audit services, as required by SAS 115,for the County’s FY 26 Audit.

Finance Department Report – The Board approved the following: Appropriation of $30,207 from a Longwood Gear-Up Grant to the FY 26 School Budget. Appropriation of $8,014.52 for reimbursement of incentive payments to the FY 26 IDA Budget.

Smart Scale Resolution – Zion Hill Sidewalk Project – The Board approved a resolution for endorsement of the Zion Hill Sidewalk Project as a VDOT SmartScale grant application.

Strategic Plan – The Board adopted the Prince Edward County 2040 Strategic Plan, a copy of which is available on the County Website.

County Administrator’s Report – The County Administrator provided the following update:

Manor Turn Lane Project – VDOT has received the notice to proceed (NTP) with right-of-way acquisition for the project.The project is currently scheduled for a June 2027 advertisement date to bid the project to contractors. Prince Edward/Nottoway Boundary Line – VDOT has completed relocation of signage on Routes 600, 616, 617, and 307 to delineate the updated County boundary. General Services – Staff is working with vendors to clean carpets at the Courthouse last week and install new cabinets and flooring in the conference room at the Ag Building this week. VHREDA – The County received word last month that the Virginia’s Heartland Regional Economic Development Alliance will receive a $141,000 grant from Go Virginia Region 3.The purpose of the grant is to review selected existing business parks, conduct a site core suitability analysis and develop cost estimates on what it will take to get them to Tier 4 status, all of which will facilitate the marketing of the sites to prospective businesses. Wayfinding Signage – VDOT has approved the County’s wayfinding signage proposal.County staff will be moving forward to prepare bid documents. Drought Conditions – Prince Edward County has been upgraded from Moderate Drought (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) conditions as of March 31st.The County has officially been in drought conditions since October 7, 2025. Cintas Lawsuit – The County received a check in the amount of $3,366.31 as a participant in a class action lawsuit against Cintas for overcharging on invoices.Special thanks to Accounts Payable Clerk Dayle Anderson for her diligence in securing the reimbursement. School CIP Tour – The Superintendent will host a tour of the Elementary School Project and walk-thru of the High School on April 24th at 10:00 am.We will meet at the Elementary School entrance (by old office). Upcoming BOS Engagement Opportunities – Upcoming opportunities within the community for BOS engagement include: STEPS Housing Project community meetings – To be Rescheduled Habitat for Humanity Awards Ceremony – 4/11 – 4:30 pm (RSVP required) Elementary School Renovation Tour – 4/24 – 10:00 am (meet at Elementary Office)

Radio System Project – Vertical Bridge Lease:The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to execute the Vertical Bridge Lease Agreement which secures lease space on the Dominion tower located near the intersection of East Third Street and Milnwood Road for the County’s new public safety radio system.

Monthly Reports:Monthly financial and departmental reports were reviewed. Closed Session:The Board convened in Closed Session under Sections 2.2-3711(A)(1) and 2.2-3711 (A)(29) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion and consideration of the performance of the County Attorney and for discussion and consideration of the terms and scope of a contract for legal services.Following Closed Session, the Board authorized the issuance of a Request For Qualifications for County Legal Services.

The Board recessed until Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of the FY 27 County & School Budget and the Calendar Year 2026 Tax Rates.

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