Patrick County - Board of Supervisors Meeting - October 19, 2026

At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved a $56,000 allocation from contingency funds to purchase a used 2012 Hale fire pump, including transport and servicing, for county emergency management and volunteer fire departments. The board also approved an updated stormwater fee schedule reflecting state permit fees. A recommendation to purchase ThinkPad E14 laptops was not approved; members requested a revised list for a future meeting. The board approved an amendment increasing the public schools’ FY 2026–27 budget to $36,384,648.30, including capital-project carryover and grant funding such as a $40,990 tobacco-prevention grant.

The board adopted the proposed subdivision ordinance by a 4–1 vote after public comments and substantial discussion. The debate focused on the draft’s five-acre standard and the process for approving smaller lots, with residents and board members raising concerns about property rights, septic suitability, roads, emergency access, and the draft’s clarity and legal review. The decision establishes a framework affecting future subdivision applications and development. The board also received an update from reassessment contractor Vision Government Solutions, whose contract was awarded in June 2025; fieldwork was reported at about 78% complete. No new reassessment contract action was taken.