BOCO Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - June 23, 2026

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 23, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and development matters. Key procurement-related topics included approval of accounts payable exceeding $250,000, notably payments to MB Contractors ($525,391) for the Reed Mountain Fire Department Dispatch Center and Motorola Solutions ($131,869) for the public safety radio project. The board also adopted the FY27 budget appropriation and capital improvement plan, with a focus on fiscal responsibility and concerns about school funding increases. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to land use and development projects, including the denial of a special exception permit for a utility-scale solar energy facility proposed by One Energy Renewables due to concerns about agricultural land use, erosion, and community impact. Additionally, the board discussed and tabled an easement request for waterline installation on a paper street in Dalita Hills, citing water supply concerns and the need for further community engagement. Another major agenda item was the consideration of special exception permits for a large-format retail grocery store and a drive-through pharmacy in the Daleville Town Center, which were ultimately approved with conditions after addressing community concerns about traffic, buffering, and pedestrian safety. The meeting also included updates on emergency communications infrastructure, greenway commission restructuring, and community events. Public comments reflected strong community interest in transparency, environmental stewardship, and responsible development. Overall, the meeting demonstrated the board's active role in managing procurement, capital projects, and land use decisions with attention to community input and fiscal oversight.