Franklin County Board of Supervisors Meeting 06/16/2026

The Franklin County, VA Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 16, 2026, with significant discussions focused on broadband infrastructure projects, school finance, and capital improvement projects. Updates were provided on the ZITEL broadband project, including progress on engineering, construction, and contract finalizations, with expectations to complete by year-end. The board approved a reassessment RFP with Vision Government Solutions as the sole respondent, addressing concerns about assessment fairness and public engagement. A contract award of $772,770 was approved for a middle school generator funded partly by a $75,000 grant. The board also reviewed detailed school finance reports highlighting a projected $1.2 million deficit and discussed interim financial consulting support for the school system. An appropriation resolution was adopted to restrict school expenditure categories with quarterly reporting requirements. Capital improvement plans for school HVAC and facility upgrades were discussed, including a $9.3 million estimate for projects at three schools, with plans to initiate architectural and engineering services. The board addressed public comment rules, reducing group spokesperson time from five to three minutes, and heard extensive public input on data center development concerns and county governance. Legislative priorities and infrastructure funding issues, including the I-81 corridor fuel tax, were also raised. The meeting concluded with appointments and scheduling updates.