2026.09.08 - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The meeting included public comments primarily focused on concerns about the potential construction of data centers in the county, highlighting environmental and infrastructure risks such as water usage, pollution, and increased energy demand. No direct procurement decisions related to data centers were made. The Board approved a resolution to appropriate opioid abatement funds to support a community health coordinator position. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a resolution to fund an adaptive swing addition project at Falling Creek Park, with a total project cost of approximately $26,852.48. Funding includes a $12,500 grant from the Bedford Rotary and the remainder from the county's CIP parks reserve fund, with the project to be executed through Sourcewell pricing and MaxPlayFit installation. The Board also set the personal property tax relief rate at 33%, consistent with the previous year, providing approximately $340,000 more in tax relief than state funding. No other procurement or contract awards were discussed.