Wythe County Board of Supervisors Meeting | June 30, 2026

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 30, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved open-ended engineering and architectural service agreements with Terekch and Rinker firms following staff recommendations. They also approved multiple grant acceptances, including a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant and Virginia Tourism Corporation marketing grants, with appropriate budget amendments. A significant discussion involved the Auditor of Public Accounts report on the Clerk of Circuit Court building project, where the low bid exceeded the budgeted amount by over $200,000; the board decided to seek value engineering options before proceeding. The board authorized the transfer of $3 million back to the general fund from the water operating fund after securing a loan. They approved a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees effective July 1, 2026, and set a public hearing for July 14 to discuss FY27 budget carryovers totaling nearly $3.5 million. Additionally, the board authorized the county administrator to execute a letter of intent for a potential lease with an option to purchase property in Progress Park. Discussions also included the possibility of adopting a local 1% sales tax dedicated to school construction projects, which could generate approximately $5 million annually to accelerate capital improvements without raising real estate taxes. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding real property acquisition and a subsequent property lease authorization vote.