Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the introduction of the Virginia Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program, which offers a financing mechanism for energy efficiency and resiliency projects in commercial properties. The board considered enabling this program through ordinance adoption, with plans for a public hearing and further review of documentation. Another significant agenda item was the proposal to remove the Goan First Aid Crew from the county's official safety plan due to governance and financial concerns, replacing it with a county-operated career staffing model for emergency medical services. This transition involves hiring seven additional staff with an estimated fiscal impact of approximately $517,000 for FY27, partially offset by existing budget allocations. The board voted to proceed with this staffing model and ordinance amendment. Additionally, the board discussed setting a public hearing to update community development fees, which have not been revised in over 20 years, aiming to align fees with actual costs. The meeting also covered authorization to advertise an ordinance for state-mandated employee bonuses and deliberated on the potential expansion of the Ruckers Regional Jail, including budget requests for design and construction. Several appointments to local boards were made, and ongoing support for local fire and EMS agencies was acknowledged. Overall, the meeting focused on budget appropriations, contract and program approvals, and strategic planning for county services and infrastructure.