May 5, 2026 Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on May 5, 2026, focusing extensively on the county's fiscal year 2027 budget, including the general fund, school budget, capital improvement projects (CIP), opioid abatement, and solid waste fund. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of budget resolutions with amendments, particularly concerning funding allocations for the Economic Development Authority (EDA), where the board debated maintaining a one-cent tax allocation versus reducing the EDA's operational budget. The board also discussed the school budget increase request of approximately $1.9 million, balancing raises, new positions, and deferred CIP items, with concerns about tax rates and fiscal responsibility. Additionally, the board approved the formation of an evaluation committee for an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for auditing services, appointing a board member to the committee. Other agenda items included the appointment process for a planning commission vacancy and a presentation on introducing sculling and rowing camps to the county. Motions were passed to adopt budget resolutions with amendments and to appoint a board member to the auditing services RFP evaluation committee.