07-20-2026 Appomattox Board of Supervisors Meeting |

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 20, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of a $25,000 transfer from the general fund to reimburse the Economic Development Authority for a tax incentive payment to Cojana LLC, consistent with a prior agreement. The board also approved an increase in the FY27 school budget by $252,803 in local match funds and authorized an additional $646,224 in state funding, with discussions on managing capital improvement funds and potential reappropriation of unspent funds. Additionally, the board approved a 1.5% additional cost of living adjustment for county employees, totaling a 3.5% increase effective August 1, 2026, with an estimated $100,000 impact on salary and benefits. A request for a salary adjustment for the library director was tabled pending further information. The consent agenda, including bills, minutes, and fund transfers, was approved, with a note on recent IT equipment purchases exceeding $100,000 and plans for further review. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for discussions on performance agreements related to the industrial park.