Wythe County Board of Supervisors Meeting | September 8, 2026

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and budget matters. A key agenda item was the public hearing and approval of a fiscal year 2027 budget amendment totaling $8,541,136, which included capital project funding and school board allocations. The board approved the budget amendment and payment of invoices without objections. The meeting also addressed the 1% sales tax proposal for school construction funding, with detailed presentations on capital improvement needs including major projects at Spiller and Fort Chiswell schools, athletic facility upgrades, and HVAC and roofing repairs. The sales tax revenue would be dedicated solely to school construction and related capital improvements over a 20-year period. Additionally, the board approved awarding a $356,200 contract to Main Street Builders for the Loves sewer pump station project and authorized bond counsel services with Spielman Thomas and Battle for future bond issuances. A letter of support was approved for a federal grant application related to River Trail State Park historical preservation. The board also set a public hearing for proposed pre-treatment ordinance revisions and extended the QTG industrial pre-treatment permit for one year. Discussions included zoning ordinance updates and community input, with plans to schedule joint public hearings with the planning commission. The board agreed to promote a zoning survey via county communication channels. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, managing procurement contracts, and engaging public input on zoning and development issues.