BOCO Board of Supervisors Meeting - September 22, 2026

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a $24,000 contract award to AR Coffee and Sons for cleanup of a collapsed building site, with funding to be sourced from existing budget savings. The board also approved street acceptance resolutions for two road packages and referred telecommunications tower text and comprehensive plan amendments to the planning commission for review. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved budget amendments totaling over $8.9 million, including $6.4 million reserved for a new historic museum construction. The county's employee health insurance renewal was discussed, resulting in approval of a 3% increase in premiums for both the county and employees, with the county absorbing the employee portion from the health fund. The board also authorized issuing an RFP to seek consulting firms for legal representation to explore transitioning from contracted to in-house legal counsel. Other agenda items included formalizing a memorandum of understanding for participation in a regional therapeutic recreation program and various appointments to county commissions. Public comments focused on concerns about county leadership, budget transparency, and local development projects.