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Staff said the county began using a new work-order tracking system April 1 and recorded 90 completed work orders during April with a total value of $6,525.38 and 323.19 staff hours. \"Since the first month we started implementing the programs... our fine maintenance department was assigned and completed a total of 90 work orders for the month of April,\" the facilities presenter said.

Animal shelter figures: staff reported 34 dogs taken in in April (3 reclaimed by owners, 5 adopted, 3 transferred to local rescues) and 15 cats taken in (3 adopted, 4 transferred to local rescues).

Transfer station volumes: staff reported the transfer station shipped 919.72 tons out of the facility in April; of that, 686.24 tons were paid/weighted receipts and 233.48 tons were household trash left by citizens. Detailed breakdowns: general cleanup 75.46 tons; commercial 514.38 tons; construction 29.08 tons; furniture 4.24 tons; household trash 40.96 tons; tires 14.85 tons. Staff observed that citizens dispose of \"8.98 tons a day of trash.\" Staff noted trailer shipments of recyclables and tires to regional recycling centers.

Why it matters: The figures provide operational transparency about county-maintained facilities and highlight staffing needs and recycling activity. Supervisors heard that the animal shelter is run by two employees and that staffing constraints had affected transfer-station operations.

Next steps: Staff offered the complete work-order report to supervisors and suggested the board or constituents request the report for further detail.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Patrick County - Board of Supervisors Meeting - May 12, 2025 Part I","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities staff reported maintenance activity, transfer-station volumes and animal-shelter statistics for April and asked supervisors to review the new work-order tracking system.","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},6060869,"Patrick County Economic Development Authority presents strategic plan, seeks joint sessions with county boards",234,2638000,2872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2&start=2638&end=2872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2/thumbnail_2638000.jpg","/articles/6060869/Patrick-County/Virginia/Patrick-County-Economic-Development-Authority-presents-strategic-plan-seeks-joint-sessions-with-county-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060869-8a0824f3e2509464a52e792c58c618be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144423&Signature=I6Ws29VWlcUeymEdUtBm7mtofFgNsmQMQnBD0D7yRR608MrRhWYKeiuujI~3N7hzcNLfx-BElD4P~ptkvjEoU0pvymPIGmo2kB6X1PyucCQl4FAiRfQwC4Wp9vqsTsTFjCn5-4A0E8G7lvklIxG107Gb66aP4IqxzIxf5vP6gUqB4Ai5pblYtz8AodokzCDgYBHXaq52mKEEdjzKyHGjBx62Jm8UG75LOHJBgqXgv0v4tRtP7ceWgPE7suITSdqeq0Jm6YqYERH536g1mz9wx2-zLE8aDPaewdORY0ohDJqX7pMEMudrldQpuAudnd6ymLf~jGxczY0E669wJiwPvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The county's Economic Development Authority presented a strategic plan designed to promote business development, sustainable growth and enhanced collaboration among county boards and commissions.

An EDA representative read the plan's mission: \"to support business development and sustainable economic growth in order to improve the quality of life assistance through strategic public investment, access to higher paying jobs, and access quality work opportunities,\" and said the plan emphasizes inclusivity, transparency and coordination with regional partners.

The EDA said no board action was required at the presentation but requested future joint sessions with the Board of Supervisors, the planning commission and soil and water representatives to align objectives. Ron Haley, chairman of the Economic Development Authority, was present and described the plan as a roadmap for future economic-development work.

Supervisors praised the plan. \"It's a wonderful foundation that has been needed for a long time,\" one supervisor said, and board members said they looked forward to implementation and future reports.

Why it matters: The strategic plan aims to guide county efforts to attract private investment, support existing businesses, and coordinate across county committees and regional partners. Implementation will likely involve follow-up meetings and possible budget or policy proposals in later sessions.

Next steps: The EDA and county staff plan joint sessions to operationalize the plan and return to the board with implementation proposals and potential funding needs.","The Economic Development Authority presented a resident-centric strategic plan emphasizing business development, inclusivity and collaboration; no board action was required but supervisors welcomed closer coordination.",{"_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},6060872,"Residents question $400,000 ambulance line and storage of derelict ambulances as EMS week proclamation is approved",4491,789000,5280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2&start=789&end=5280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6060872/Patrick-County/Virginia/Residents-question-400000-ambulance-line-and-storage-of-derelict-ambulances-as-EMS-week-proclamation-is-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060872-23154bcdce94b58d997ccc01503b0857/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144423&Signature=YJhE6vEMW74G4rwHK-McYuIQzOu8JzL~eFcoC43efmq6K6XbVtGEYh4U8O7E7aKyZMzInE7vXr8VkvfXuK80BrP82iHI9AkhPmgegno4LwpP-F9QeXmxXxsNKwxrK2XcwnRUmPkly35D-0mrOIujUdUURhURZdgbGnTFgEukGq2wodmAlRnDZkGe~0osYgXr8hNK8dNGbfWS5YuQJ98~JaRxtO7WWF7iGYp11AmS0-vU-sMeVCdOqWTJfsjZh6jyR7rgfmpYPQ0inDfwHFwk5ofs3oH~fIQdpP9ORxfcchMdSIXmrOlHIq9JnuujEz~DuWi4nuOAUpjx-P-ROYR3yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents used the public comment period to question a proposed $400,000 allocation for a new ambulance and to urge the board to require plans for removed vehicles now stored near a county trail.

Kurt Bosemeyer, a resident of the Smith River District, told the board he supported purchasing vehicles needed for service but wanted clarity on whether the $400,000 purchase would replace an in-service ambulance or expand the fleet. \"Anyone who has walked the Mayo River Rail Trail recently cannot help but notice that there are 2 dead ambulances being stored near the maintenance building,\" Bosemeyer said. He urged the county to \"consider requiring an exit plan for these vehicles before adding more to the fleet,\" noting trail upgrades could increase tourism and that derelict vehicles near the trail would be harmful to that image.

At the meeting the board adopted a proclamation designating May 18'24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week and thanked both paid and volunteer EMS providers. The proclamation was moved and seconded and the board voted to approve it unanimously.

During budget deliberations the ambulance line item drew discussion: staff noted ambulance delivery timelines typically exceed 12 months and mentioned remanufactured options with a new chassis and reconditioned box available near $300,000. A motion to remove the $400,000 ambulance from the FY2025-26 budget was made and seconded but failed in the board vote; the board left the ambulance allocation in the CIP for now.

Why it matters: The question ties public-safety planning, procurement timing, vehicle disposition and tourism impacts together. Residents pressed for a policy on disposal and reuse of replaced county vehicles; supervisors debated procurement timing, grant possibilities, and alternatives that could reduce cost.

Next steps: Staff and supervisors discussed grant timelines and remanufacture options; the CIP line for the ambulance remains under board review for future action.","Public commenters asked why the budget included $400,000 for a new ambulance and urged an exit plan for older vehicles stored near the Mayo River Rail Trail; the board proclaimed EMS Week and later debated but ultimately did not remove the ambulance line from the CIP.",{"_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},6060877,"Patrick County supervisors trim capital items, debate reserve use as FY2025-26 budget deliberations continue",2350,3344000,5694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2&start=3344&end=5694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2/thumbnail_3344000.jpg","/articles/6060877/Patrick-County/Virginia/Patrick-County-supervisors-trim-capital-items-debate-reserve-use-as-FY2025-26-budget-deliberations-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060877-b6c90f4a2155c9d2bb0b06fc8519c04b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144423&Signature=TbV0XrZR3XBtXotktMD0bWAsutHYbZKBxfnefHc7kndsOobVr3UyZmZN1ZVBOpOodRg~Mx3XEFADhDMVvR-G9gVtD67fL2UDAjRSpPF50U8m81Z5TkoOWXh0TeWLUmsODn-Ctyk9RYDQdjFZhxMUBCYX8dCnzjgAoFVAmieUfx7Uy8Wj2Q47u8QjIVDVw6gy5ldSw5DRiWFcfjMMiPhxK5xle1qzpRQ7uO4ChTo0YfjFJN9COoEgT91lUYJPAdHxC8FUHvW9e02mY~zAdGK7-v~0-sXEz-w~CGB9ZqRfUARl0IVkp1BTuRk2VtWxNAaIgQvbw04ZUIklrnL0gYTdog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors continued multihour deliberations of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, reducing or removing several capital items, voting on whether to retain a financial adviser contract and debating whether to use reserves to close a projected gap.

County administrator and staff provided updated fiscal context: \"As of 07/01/2025, Patrick County total outstanding debt stands at 26,700,000.0. Approximately 71% of that total is attributed to school construction and facility improvements,\" staff said. The county's unassigned fund balance has grown from $6.4 million in FY2020 (about 13.95% of operating expenditures) to $15.5 million at the close of the most recent fiscal year (about 22.74% of operating expenditures), staff reported.

What the board did: Supervisors debated and took votes on several budget-line items in the capital improvements program (CIP). Key actions recorded in the meeting included:
- A motion to remove a proposed $15,000 annual contract with Davenport (financial adviser) failed; the board left the Davenport engagement in the budget after a recorded vote.
- The board reduced an access-control line item for the Administration Building from $190,000 (approx.) to $50,000.
- The board removed $50,000 for courthouse carpeting from the CIP.
- The board debated but did not remove a proposed $486,045 generator project pending further information about existing emergency-operation capabilities.
- A motion to remove $400,000 for a new ambulance was discussed and failed; staff noted ambulance delivery timelines often exceed 12 months and alternative remanufactured options nearer $300,000 exist.

Tax and revenue discussion: Supervisors discussed a separate motion (made but not seconded) to raise the transient occupancy tax (TOT) from 5% to 7% to capture visitor-generated revenue, with proponents pointing to park maintenance, EMS and tourism needs. There was no board action on that proposal.

Reserve use and final totals: Supervisor Perry moved to use $197,336 from reserves to reduce the budget gap; the board also discussed multiple scenarios. After the board's amendments the tentative budget totals were recalculated in the meeting materials and staff provided an adjusted proposed total of approximately $75.09 million (reflecting line-item changes during the session). The board did not adopt a final budget at this meeting and asked members to review proposed changes and return prepared for further action within two weeks.

Why it matters: The budget debate touched on staffing and pay-plan issues, capital projects, and whether to rely on outside advisers for long-term policy such as reserve targets. Supervisors said they wanted policy clarity about reserve levels to reduce ad hoc decisions and inconsistencies.

Next steps: Staff was asked to provide more detail on school funding projections, firm quotes and grant application status for the generator, references for vendors tied to CIP items, and written options on using reserves. The board did not finalize the FY2025-26 budget at the meeting.","Supervisors debated the proposed FY2025-26 budget, discussed $26.7 million in outstanding debt and a $15.5 million unassigned fund balance, voted on several capital improvements and at least one outside advisory contract, and left major tax questions for further study.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060882,"Patrick County presents bids to replace aging courthouse HVAC; board seeks references, clearer procurement safeguards",965,1633000,2598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2&start=1633&end=2598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287885-a4aa7fff9623ab95442a9acd5cf7e0a2/thumbnail_1633000.jpg","/articles/6060882/Patrick-County/Virginia/Patrick-County-presents-bids-to-replace-aging-courthouse-HVAC-board-seeks-references-clearer-procurement-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060882-79923ae6f2a5d3f1274a6f4fae18e590/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144423&Signature=MD4XbltsDD-3Bt9JvmR0Sn2k5ACO5MrIaV6b3ZHHm6YVUIS~YtFSFwvygg7wEsemQkZTX97SP1ffApVnVqkuR2YWj9N02oW2z2zWU2nsA-FQsDpeTCjgYfko1x2qBsZALo0qtGv3PzwZecHnIyX2oV6G0oOzzRWqaeXGizY5gZjnx~Qnp-VmwvW52ex442SJnHQZx1OxWJSoYk~gnTKSn7VNfarhCEdwHygmm5JU2tWeQdHYjuMqrJZ4mgc1CwYE3qNN4KggexbzKTPXCfjL0tWd1u0KzSux6xhO2mzBkvbPpxNSOSelK6c~AnfYKgoFEObtYFIpANpSSjfGjkls4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Courthouse staff presented the Board of Supervisors with bids to replace a 1989 rooftop HVAC unit serving the circuit court and to upgrade the building's electrical service after repeated cooling failures that limited court operations.

The issue surfaced after a judge reported the courtroom had become uncomfortably hot during jury selection, prompting facility staff to pursue replacement options. \"The system is from 1989. It's a 20-ton single unit system on the roof,\" a county facilities presenter said, noting maintenance crews had repeatedly added refrigerant and that a juror had to be dismissed because of heat.

The vendor responses and engineering work: staff said they solicited five contractors for the HVAC walk-through; two submitted HVAC bids (one for $103,470 and another for $98,057). An electrical contractor, Triangle Electric Corporation, returned the only electrical quote at about $51,000. Staff said engineering drawings were prepared to clarify scope and reduce subcontract markup. The proposed replacement plan would install two 7.5-ton units and one 5-ton unit and would require roughly 320 amps of service; staff recommended running 400 amps to allow future upgrades.

Why it matters: Supervisors raised procurement and risk-management concerns, including limited bidder responses, the need for contractor references for a lower-priced bidder (Covenant Enterprises), and whether to require a performance bond. The facilities presenter said Covenant had not yet provided three commercial references requested by staff and that Vipperman (an existing county vendor) was a known, established contractor.

The board took no procurement action at the meeting. Supervisors asked staff to check references, consult the county attorney about whether reissuing the bid would be allowed after revealing submitted bid prices, and return with additional documentation. Staff also said they could require a performance bond if the board preferred such protection.

Supporting details: staff said the courthouse electrical feed currently contains a hot-tied line with no switch or circuit and described it as \"noncode\"; county building inspector Jason Brown assisted the assessment. Vendors who attended the mandatory walk-through included Vipperman, McKinney Heating and Air, Hydro Air Systems, Covenant Enterprises, and Pilot Mechanical Inc. Staff said some contractors declined to bid after reviewing the scope. Staff also noted one electrical firm (Cost LLC) declined because the required technical resource was unavailable.

What comes next: staff will request Covenant's commercial references, confirm the list of vendors who received bid invitations, ask the county attorney whether rebidding is permissible without releasing proprietary information improperly, and report back to the board before any award. No contract award was made or approved at the meeting.","County staff presented bids to replace the circuit court HVAC and upgrade electrical service after the existing 1989 rooftop unit failed to cool the courtroom. Two HVAC bids and one electrical bid were received; supervisors asked staff to collect references and consider performance protections before moving forward.","actionData","errors"]

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