Scott County, VA Board of Supervisors Meeting - August, 2026

The Scott County, VA Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 5, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement discussions included a proposed contract with Just Appraise, a software solution intended to automate data extraction from deeds to improve efficiency in the Commissioner's office. The contract, with an initial year cost of approximately $28,000, was tabled for further review and consultation with Montgomery County, which currently uses the software. The board also discussed the potential sale of the Thomas Village Community Center building, with interest expressed by Journey Church and a motion passed to obtain an appraisal for the property. Additionally, the board approved a $5,000 annual contribution to Spearhead Trails from contingency funds. Budget concerns were raised regarding the county golf course, which operates at a loss of about $329,000 annually, and discussions included staffing challenges and potential rate increases for the Public Service Authority. The board also voted to send a letter to the CDC regarding local cancer cluster concerns. Other topics included road maintenance funding challenges, capital improvement projects related to water and sewer expansion, and regional library contract notifications. The meeting concluded with a closed session and certification of compliance with Virginia open meeting laws.