April 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 14, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a special use permit for Milestone Towers to construct a 255-foot communications tower to enhance countywide emergency radio coverage, with a lease agreement for tower space negotiated at $1,300 monthly. The board also approved amendments to the county tax code to implement a volunteer fire and EMS tax incentive program, aimed at recruitment and retention. Additionally, the board authorized a public hearing for the secondary six-year road plan and approved a capital improvement appropriation of over $2.1 million for school renovations and facility upgrades. The landfill entrance and scale house replacement project was approved to proceed with funding available in the landfill construction fund, avoiding borrowing. The board also endorsed a smart scale application for a sidewalk project and approved professional pre-audit services with Clearpoint CPAs. Discussions included ongoing strategic planning, public safety radio system improvements, and economic development initiatives. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously passed, reflecting the board's commitment to infrastructure, public safety, and community development investments.