Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary
July 8, 2025
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. For complete information on 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 at: https://www.co.prince-edward.va.us/government/board-of-supervisors/board-meeting-agendas-and-meeting-minutes. Provided below is a summary of Board actions:
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Recognitions
- The Board recognized the June Employee of the Month, Prince Edward County Sheriff Department Deputy, Sergeant Kim Green. Sgt. Green has dedicated seven years of exceptional service to Prince Edward County and her hard work, loyalty and dedication are not unnoticed. Her proactive approach, team spirit and professionalism make her an invaluable asset to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Prince Edward County.
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Community Partner Updates
- The Board received an update from Prince Edward County’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Chip Jones.
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Highway Matters
- Scott Frederick, PE, provided an update of VDOT construction and maintenance projects in the County.
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Industrial Access Funding - Enterprise Lane
- The Board approved the Year 1 repayment to VDOT of the Industrial Access Road Grant for Enterprise Lane. The County can request that VDOT reimburse the County for any funds repaid between now and 2029 upon meeting the $3,250,000 investment threshold.
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Landfill Engineering:
- The Board approved the annual contract for Solid Waste Engineering & Environmental Consulting with Labella Associates in the amount of $224,000.
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Finance & Human Resources Report:
- Approved an appropriation to the FY 25 School Operating Budget in the amount of $7,500 of state funds from the Hometown Teacher Program.
- Approved an appropriation to the FY 25 School Operating Budget in the amount of $383,147.57 of federal CARES ACT funding
- Approved an appropriation of $5,266.86 of National Opioid Settlement Trust Funds.
- Approved the appropriation and disbursement of $19,058.25 of Aid To Locality funding for FY 25 to the four in-county fire departments (Rice, Prospect, Darlington Heights, Hampden-Sydney).
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Properties Committee Report
- The Board accepted the recommendation of the Properties Committee for the reconstruction of the Worsham Convenience Site and awarded a lump sum contract in the amount of $1,330,027 to Webb Development, LLC, approved the unit pricing, approved a 5% contingency for necessary change orders for the reconstruction of the Worsham Convenience Site and authorized the County Administrator to execute the contract and approve change orders in an amount up to 5% of total project cost.
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County Administrator’s Report
- County Website – The new County website was launched on June 2. The site features a cleaner look and greater ease of use with portable devices.
- Worsham Convenience Site - County has secured a temporary site for use during construction from Mark Southall. Temporary site is located on RT 758 (County Shop Road) and will provide service to the public during construction (August-December).
- Courthouse Parking Lot - Contractor will reseal and stripe the Courthouse parking lot the week of July 21st, which will hopefully buy the County a few more years until we have to repave the lot.
- Solar Projects - To date, the County has approved a total of 10 solar projects. The acres proposed under panel total 485 acres or just over 1/5 of 1% of total County land area. Of these 10 projects, 8 are under the revenue sharing formula and siting agreements. As proposed, they would contribute capital one-time payments of $632,500 and annual payments starting at $84,000. In addition, the County will collect building permit fees (estimated at $100,000 for the last approved project) and increase on real estate assessments taxing the property as individual vs. agricultural.
- Recycling Report - County has submitted its 2024 Recycling Report to DEQ. The report shows we recycled 4,559 tons of material (17.1%) during the year. That is also material we kept out of the landfill. The State required rate is 15%. With a new recycling vendor coming on board, we expect to increase the rate in the coming years by being able to comingle material.
- VACO Achievement Awards - County submitted a VACO Achievement Award application for our Student Symposium collaboration at Longwood on the Comprehensive Plan.
- Economic Development Strategic Plan - At its June 27th meeting, the IDA approved the final Economic Development Strategic Plan for the County. This document will provide guidance on marketing the County moving forward.
- Opioid Abatement Grants - The County has applied for two Opioid Abatement grants through the CRC with Nottoway this year (Piedmont Health District and Piedmont Regional Jail) and has received word that both projects will receive funding. The Regional Jail grant will provide matching funding to the jail to allow for drug counseling/treatment inside the facility. The Health Department grant will focus on providing evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder as well as long-term recovery efforts.
- General Services Projects - Completed inspection of the steam boiler at the cannery; completed flooring in Treasurer's office; replaced three concrete sidewalk panels at the AG building.
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November Board Meeting Date
- The Board established the date of the regular meeting in November as Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
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Tobacco Commission Grant Resolution
- The Board approved a resolution supporting a $20,000 grant application to fund implementation of Loud and Clear: Marketing Skills for Small Business Success program.
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Event Permit
- The Board approved the event permit for the Five County Fair for September 23-27, 2025.
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FY 26 & FY 27 Crossroads Performance Contract and Master Agreement
- The Board voted to take no action on the FY 25 and FY 27 Community Services Performance Contract Master Agreement for Crossroads Community Services Board.
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