2026.08.11 - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a three-year resolution to accept and appropriate a Virginia Department of Emergency Management cybersecurity grant. They also approved year-end budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026, including transfers from contingency and supplemental appropriations totaling approximately $379,000, primarily to address increased community needs such as CSA and public assistance. Additionally, the board approved re-appropriations of about $51,000 for previously encumbered items like office chairs, fire equipment, and street signs. A significant capital improvement project was discussed involving the construction of a new Social Services Building and expansion of the Sheriff's Office E-911 Center, with contracts awarded and budgets set at $8 million and $18 million respectively. The board authorized a contract award to Zitel for the New London broadband project to complete fiber optic service to unserved addresses, with Zitel providing a 50% cost match and assurances of no additional costs beyond current commitments. The meeting also included updates on landfill projects and recognition of county achievements in digital government and cybersecurity.