Montgomery County supervisors will have at least a few things to say about the next fiscal year’s budget and tax rates when they meet Monday, March 23.
The busy agenda will include votes on approving the new county comprehensive plan, votes to approve a new subdivision section and more.
Supervisors will hold a closed meeting at 6:45 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the second-floor board chambers of the county government center, 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg.
A vote to ‘advertise’ the budget and next year’s tax rates
The board will vote to advertise the county budget for fiscal 2026-27 and to advertise next year’s tax rates.
The agenda packet does not include information on the budget that will take effect July 1, or a suggested real estate tax rate. Current tax rates, per $100 of value, are: Real estate, 76 cents; aircraft, $1.23; personal property, $2.55; machinery and tools, $1.82.
A real estate reassessment is underway. The new assessed values will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
After no public comment at planning commission, comprehensive plan moves to the board for another public hearing and a vote
Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on approving “Montgomery Matters,” the updated comprehensive plan.
The county Planning Commission received no public comments on the plan when it met March 11.
The comprehensive plan must be updated every five years under state law. Planners have worked for 18 months to gather input from citizens and local stakeholders, such as town governments and other entities, through surveys and community meetings.
The plan’s sections offer detailed examinations of matters involving outdoor and cultural assets, community development and health and services.
In January, planning staff began presenting sections of the draft plan to the board of supervisors.
Short-term rental and single-family subdivisions votes
The board will vote on approving the final plat for phase one of the Capstone subdivision.
Shah Development LLC will develop 18 single-family detached residential lots, ranging from about 1 acre to about 3 acres, and more than 2 acres of open space in the first phase. The property is located off Graves Avenue, north of the Blacksburg municipal golf course.
Also, supervisors will hold a hearing and vote on a special use permit to establish a short-term tourism rental business in an existing dwelling at 1430 Harding Road, just outside Blacksburg.
Hokie Hill LLC owns the roughly one-acre property. Conditions include a limit of up to eight occupants and a requirement to register with the commissioner of revenue’s office for meals and occupancy taxes.
Where to go to vote for your sheriff and U.S. House representatives in August primary
There will be a hearing and vote to change the A-3, E-3 and F-3 polling places temporarily from the Squires Student Center to the Johnston Student Center at Virginia Tech, specifically for the Aug. 4 primary. On the ballot will be political party choices for the U.S. House Of Representatives and for the county sheriff.
… and the Resolutions
Also on the agenda are:
— A resolution commending Sheriff Hank Partin, who is retiring effective April 1.
— A resolution for the county to join a $97.6 million nationwide opioid lawsuit settlement agreement involving Associated Pharmacies Inc., J.M. Smith Corp., Louisiana Wholesale Drug Co., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Co. and United Natural Foods Inc.
— A resolution opposing two General Assembly bills, House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378, which would require a statewide local government employee collective bargaining agreement. The resolution notes that state law now allows local governments to decide when and how to engage in collective bargaining.
— Resolutions proclaiming April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National County Government Month and Distracted Driving Awareness Month; and resolutions marking National Library Week, April 19-25; National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 12-18; National Therapy Animal Day, April 30; and National Volunteer Week, April 19-25.
You can find meeting documents at https://montva.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=412.