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- Russell Creek voting precinct relocation: The board voted to move the Russell Creek voting precinct from 1808 Ayers Orchard Road to New Hope Community Church, 1863 Clark House Farm Road. Motion passed unanimously. A motion to open and close a public hearing preceded the vote; no public speakers signed up on that specific hearing. Votes recorded: Supervisor Marshall — Aye; Supervisor Kendrick — Aye; Supervisor Perry — Aye; Supervisor Overby — Aye; Chairman Wood — Aye.

- Proclamation: April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness Month: The board approved the proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Motion passed unanimously. Votes recorded: Marshall — Aye; Kendrick — Aye; Perry — Aye; Overby — Aye; Wood — Aye.

- Environmental Review Record (ARC broadband grant): The board approved the chief elected official’s signature on the environmental review record required for an Appalachian Regional Commission grant related to broadband work. Motion passed unanimously. Votes recorded: Marshall — Aye; Kendrick — Aye; Perry — Aye; Overby — Aye; Wood — Aye.

- Transfer station rate adjustments and policy changes (effective July 1, 2025): The board approved multiple changes proposed by the transfer station: new tipping fee of $69.29 per ton (to offset contractor rate increases), a tire disposal rate of $135 per ton, elimination of the separate “general cleanup trash” line item (household trash from a residence will be treated as household trash rather than a separately weighed category), and an interest charge of 10% per annum on past‑due transfer station credit balances. Motion passed unanimously. Votes recorded: Marshall — Aye; Kendrick — Aye; Perry — Aye; Overby — Aye; Wood — Aye.

- Capital improvement awards for fire and rescue: The board approved several capital expenditures recommended by the east side committee: a county contribution of $154,000 toward a replacement brush truck for Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Department (vendor quotes ranged higher; the department will cover remaining costs), and $76,000 total for CCDF Volunteer Rescue Squad for a LifePak 35 replacement, porches to bring buildings into ADA compliance and updates to an aging rescue unit. Both motions passed unanimously. Votes recorded for each: Marshall — Aye; Kendrick — Aye; Perry — Aye; Overby — Aye; Wood — Aye.

Other routine items approved earlier in the meeting included the meeting agenda, meeting minutes for March 2 and March 24, and acceptance of bills and claims; each passed by unanimous voice vote. The board did not adopt any new ordinances at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Patrick County - Board of Supervisors Meeting - April 14, 2025 Part II","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved relocating the Russell Creek voting precinct, a child‑abuse awareness proclamation, signing an environmental review record for a broadband ARC grant, transfer station rate changes, and several capital requests for emergency services.","taxTitle","Patrick County, Virginia","taxId",37851,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273332,"Residents press supervisors on budgeting, procurement and board conduct during public comment",1576,897000,2473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f&start=897&end=2473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6273332/Patrick-County/Virginia/Residents-press-supervisors-on-budgeting-procurement-and-board-conduct-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273332-ec30190161ec4a40162e07883abd4db7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770455468&Signature=LK9vucqVZfvtelhFZ~OZAx8fJmkzg70bOL6JWX2VY9joxBKxiZHKQK3de8fb91rM~OVk9hX1MWoUFlmmcQvsDbIt9PsZ5gehB19hXMOF-UIinOSdipRwysbXT4qAJM1Ocs0rnW5e5EXBF0bJGmn2v0KOrjdsS2bwCksjxLdtVSzmigXDpQipvVQaivF7~8NlL5gIqYc742JfacKss~iF6qnMn-QBAQ2MgSWIBbabrY-C1A~mkDoImOru8NdkKWHpNXMx02SPATALDN9GuEfUJm2J05NMOHqWkn2xMD3lXUoUBayKZvW9gnrb0dOswq0EZEXSPPOOSpAtpTae3PZmCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Patrick County residents urged the Board of Supervisors on April 14 to adopt clearer, long‑term financial planning and to address perceived problems with board conduct and transparency.

Kurt Bosenmeyer, who identified himself as a Smith River District resident and a former volunteer firefighter, told supervisors the county should adopt a capital replacement policy rather than financing vehicles with long bonds that leave taxpayers paying for equipment long after it is retired. Bosenmeyer discussed line items in recent budget proposals that listed a $400,000 ambulance and a $154,000 fire truck and urged a rotational replacement plan that matches equipment service life to procurement schedules.

Steve Fearing, from Dan River District, encouraged the board to scrutinize department expense figures, apply for a state 9‑1‑1 modernization grant he said could be worth up to $150,000, consolidate purchasing for janitorial and paper supplies for bulk discounts, and consider rebidding the jail food contract to reduce meal costs.

Separately, Peters Creek resident Trina Anderson criticized the board for what she described as uneven enforcement of civility rules and alleged harassment, retaliation and misuse of social media by a fellow supervisor. Anderson asked the board to investigate complaints, to hold public employees and supervisors accountable and to enter the public record documents she handed to the clerk.

Board members did not take formal action on the policy suggestions or the misconduct allegations during the meeting. Some budget and capital requests discussed elsewhere on the agenda were approved later in the session (see Votes at a glance). The board acknowledged public input and said staff will review written materials and information provided by speakers.","Multiple citizens used the board's public comment period to urge a clearer county financial policy for recurring capital purchases, to call for cost‑saving procurement steps and to demand accountability for alleged supervisory misconduct and retaliation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273337,"Patrick County residents urge stricter leash, ID and Good Samaritan protections for pets",439,1293000,1732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f&start=1293&end=1732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f/thumbnail_1293000.jpg","/articles/6273337/Patrick-County/Virginia/Patrick-County-residents-urge-stricter-leash-ID-and-Good-Samaritan-protections-for-pets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273337-94842247858b51bb441b8ec96f0b2bbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770455468&Signature=dLTVHoWfh1dXdhOv9B-Aac9-Rfw1IxhcrKY6PoOfrHZttQqpTsIP9Z2AyqsynKYeZChHsyPkkPwyGOER5Z1gyiY1Cab25Hz1UIgcaAEh4QPG1zX9nOzPdMLkVIil03Ifkaau93sETQFfTCPcjcUq4CnD-~leQNrE4LSV2qofPYL1CjQYUQb6gZc3MoHdfuA2NR6ej6Kiyzyr0jtkeq7ecaEOBxhLRLLBLsLSe56GvNARuo8P680exo37eBHM42pznsq9SAKR5XcOBX4ACDsdgs0sLYL7C9g-9jKWAeWVSrW1bdCotJYDFWMKQYrd-Im8M8oZ2XGr0UjYU8YuWjZpvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Patrick County residents urged the Board of Supervisors on April 14 to adopt stronger animal‑control rules, including mandatory identification for dogs, leash requirements, a clearer legal definition of neglect or abandonment, and protections for Good Samaritans who help stray animals.

Brett Booth, who identified himself as speaking on behalf of four other residents and as a veterinary technician, described several recent incidents in which loose dogs entered private property and posed risks to animals and people. Booth asked the board to adopt an ordinance requiring collars, tags or microchips and for dogs to remain on their owner’s property unless supervised or leashed when off the property. “Allowing a dog to roam freely without supervision poses significant risks to his health and well‑being,” Booth said.

Booth and another resident who spoke earlier asked the county to clarify when animal control should detain and document loose animals, citing slow response times. Booth said he called animal control and that officers did not respond until the following day in one incident where he sheltered a frightened puppy for several hours. He urged fines or other consequences for repeat offenders and suggested a program of outreach and education paired with enforcement.

Speakers asked for Good Samaritan protections so that residents who temporarily shelter or assist strays are not exposed to legal risk or threats from people claiming ownership. Booth said he deferred to animal control for the final disposition of a puppy after an owner’s behavior toward him became hostile; he said the episode highlighted the need for clearer processes.

No ordinance was introduced or voted on during the meeting. Board members acknowledged the concerns and said the matter would be considered during future agenda‑setting and staff follow‑up. County staff told speakers that written copies of proposals and incidents would be included in the meeting minutes and reviewed by county administrators.

The public comment session also included related remarks from other residents about nuisance animals and leash enforcement; no formal policy changes were announced at the meeting.","Several residents used the public comment period to press the Board of Supervisors for a local ordinance requiring dog identification, leashing, clearer neglect standards and protections for citizens who assist loose animals, and they highlighted delayed animal‑control responses.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273340,"State and private partners say broadband build is underway in Patrick County, but federal permits slow some sections",992,3380000,4372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f&start=3380&end=4372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001534-748976cffb8fcea4e3e77cb42e53699f/thumbnail_3380000.jpg","/articles/6273340/Patrick-County/Virginia/State-and-private-partners-say-broadband-build-is-underway-in-Patrick-County-but-federal-permits-slow-some-sections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273340-e682a85b0e18720e7ca6af3d631946c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770455468&Signature=bC07FX5WBlLYMQfhtXKB7eaNl65cHHaRZkn1ST-znLek5HukQ60pZvwajOZSDOgjT1W1v92hGcOTJz4MwkbHeOylYzcRIqkqb2T90Uko7~njpVAewt1FRmBH3P6nRDAHIXoX665onIL4Y1RW-tmkgNwkH7rB~UQwETr~oWtzyG~8N1nMkZQDDVG~pzAYGp1K5N5bHZviOKS5Lsm670kFe23-WLmHSKD9RWziyphCkuR9HtJnE-hgI1X6lsvMJzfh~PPUfmQu3zeUmCtJAv~epbgpqKaXVJJhxpOdQxtzTh~D72SeovXsmPwJb7amogJbE7zCN24k0y2NP~O5YeCH~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","State broadband and private providers told the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on April 14 that publicly funded projects slated to bring fiber and cellular coverage to much of the county are progressing, but federal and highway permitting are slowing final connections in some areas.

The presentation by Dr. Holmes, director at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Appalachian Power representatives, River Street Networks and Charter Communications summarized four separate grant-funded efforts now active in Patrick County. Dr. Holmes said a 2022 Charter project is about 98% complete and that River Street’s regional projects—backed by Appalachian Power middle-mile fiber—are under construction with a combined completion target in 2026.

The update matters because the projects together aim to bring fiber to more than 90% of county addresses when combined, while a separate new federal-state program will fund cellular tower upgrades for areas that lack reliable 4G coverage. “There are about 8,000-plus locations in the county that lack cellular coverage and roughly 600 miles of road without adequate cell service,” Dr. Holmes said, noting a forthcoming cellular connectivity grant program.

Appalachian Power told the board it has completed substantial make-ready work but still must replace or reconfigure hundreds of utility poles in Patrick County before final fiber can be hung. Rob Mann of Appalachian Power said the company has identified about 386 poles requiring replacement and 338 needing reconfiguration in county segments of the project. He and other presenters said VDOT permitting and federal reviews for Blue Ridge Parkway crossings are the largest schedule risks.

River Street Networks described its phased plan to deploy distribution fiber, saying the company expects to serve roughly 8,800 locations in the county under current contracts and has filed additional applications to expand coverage. River Street said it is using Appalachian Power’s transport routes where possible; that approach reduces cost but requires complex engineering where the available utility fiber is smaller than the carriers typically use, increasing the number of remote nodes.

Charter reported that its VADI- and RDOF-funded builds are complete in all areas that did not require a Blue Ridge Parkway crossing, and that service is active where crews have finished construction. Company representatives said the outstanding addresses are tied to a small number of segments that need the Parkway permit.

All presenters pointed supervisors and residents to publicly accessible project dashboards—DHCD’s VATI/VADI dashboard and River Street’s project map—so citizens can check build progress and see which properties are queued for service.

Supervisors asked about permit timelines and cost responsibilities for pole replacement. Appalachian Power said most pole replacement costs in the current projects will be borne by the utility. Presenters and staff said they are coordinating with VDOT and federal agencies to accelerate reviews where possible but acknowledged some permit processes can take many months.

The presentations concluded without formal board action; supervisors approved an environmental review record later in the meeting related to an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) broadband grant, clearing a federal environmental step needed before contract execution for that grant.","State and private broadband partners told the Patrick County Board of Supervisors on April 14 that most funded projects are under construction or near completion, but crossings of the Blue Ridge Parkway and permitting delays remain the main obstacles to finishing service to several clusters of homes.","actionData","errors"]

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