March 10, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The March 10, 2026 meeting of the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved multiple appropriations for the Prince Edward County School Board, including $580,000 in state funds for the SCAP grant and $581,479.25 for a mathematics innovation grant. They also authorized a public hearing for $2,167,745 in county surplus funds to support school capital improvement projects such as rooftop unit replacements, chiller installation, and auditorium renovations. The board accepted an $18,495 Virginia Department of Fire Programs mini grant to purchase particulate blocking hoods for firefighters. Additionally, the board authorized easement agreements for gateway sign installations at five county entrances and approved opioid abatement grants totaling $165,000 with matching funds. A public hearing was held regarding the abandonment of Route 773 to facilitate landfill scale house replacement, and discussions were held on a proposed tax classification amendment to incentivize volunteer firefighters. The board tabled the volunteer vehicle tax incentive program for further review. Updates were provided on infrastructure projects including fire station expansion, sidewalk assessments, stormwater and wastewater system improvements, and road maintenance plans. The board also approved a request to pursue a Virginia Fire Services Board study to evaluate local fire and EMS operations. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, grant awards, budget appropriations, and policy considerations affecting county procurement and service delivery.