Buckingham County Board of Supervisors 7/13/2026

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The Board approved a transfer of $22,825.13 from the instructional budget to the maintenance budget for completed school facility projects, including HVAC upgrades, roof repairs, and safety inspections. They also approved a half-percent pay raise increase to align with the state's recent budget adjustment for employees not covered by state funding, with an estimated cost under $20,000. Additionally, the Board approved a $5,000 donation to a local youth baseball team that achieved world champion status. Public comments focused heavily on environmental and infrastructure concerns, particularly opposition to a proposed large gas power plant by Dominion Energy near Buckingham County, with residents urging thorough impact assessments and more community engagement. The Board also addressed a request for an extension to use existing styrofoam inventory in compliance with new state mandates. Other discussions included road maintenance updates, anti-litter efforts, and warnings about a zoning scam targeting local permit applicants. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session to discuss legal matters related to delinquent tax collections and potential property sales.