May 12, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors held their May 12, 2026 meeting, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a special use permit and siting agreement for a 3.8 megawatt solar energy facility by Prince Edward Solar 2 LC, with detailed discussion on decommissioning costs and environmental safeguards. The board also approved a personal property tax rate adjustment benefiting volunteer fire and rescue members, and authorized appropriations for various county departments including the Commission of Revenue and the school operating budget, with federal funds totaling $9,800 allocated for Title One neglected and delinquent children. Economic development updates highlighted grant applications totaling approximately $3.5 million for grading and clearing in the Prince Edward Business Park, and an equipment loan of $136,910 to Pair Ceramics to support expansion and job creation. Additionally, the board approved updates to erosion and stormwater management ordinances and repealed outdated health and sanitation and civil emergency codes. A one-time 2% salary bonus for county employees was authorized for public hearing, with an estimated cost of $156,622. The meeting also addressed local impacts of state legislation affecting solar siting and paid family medical leave. Motions related to tax rates, budget appropriations, and ordinance updates were unanimously approved, reflecting the board's focus on supporting local economic development, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.