Board approves budget amendments for Sparta Elementary and Allegheny school funding

The Alleghany County Commissioners Meeting held on April 21, 2025, focused on several key agenda items, including budget amendments and confirmations of appointments. The meeting commenced with a review of the minutes from the Board of Equalization meeting held on April 8, 2025. A motion was made and unanimously approved to accept these minutes.

Next, the commissioners addressed a budget amendment related to a lottery grant for Sparta Elementary School. Robin Hambleton presented the need for this amendment, which was described as pass-through funding. The motion to approve this amendment was seconded and passed with a unanimous vote.

Following this, another budget amendment was discussed concerning Alleghany County, which involved adding proceeds to allow for their use. This motion also received a second and was approved without opposition. Additionally, a transfer to cover utility expenses for the Business Development Center (BDC) was proposed, which was similarly motioned, seconded, and unanimously approved.

In a notable discussion, Mr. Shep clarified a previous misunderstanding regarding a fee waiver request from the local hospital. He explained that the hospital had not requested a waiver; rather, it was a contractor who had made the request. This clarification was acknowledged and appreciated by the board.

The meeting concluded with a confirmation vote for Chairman Bill Osborne's appointment to the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously, confirming his position.

Overall, the meeting was marked by efficient decision-making and clear communication among the commissioners, with all agenda items receiving unanimous support.