Floyd County Political News

Second Tuesday of each month is usually a full day for the Floyd County Board of Supervisors (BOS) and this past Tuesday (9/9/08) was no exception. Dennis Anderson appeared before the Board representing Trails in Floyd. This group has a grant of $6,000 to work on a one-mile loop of the trail. At issue is a request for the county to hold the easement for the trail through the park. Both the Town of Floyd and the recreational authority have refused to hold the easement. I am sure this issue will be on the agenda for October.

Marty Holliday made the Board aware of GED Day in Floyd County slated for 10/15/08. The Adult Education Center located near the water tank serves 40-50 people per year. Watch the Floyd Press for more information about this event.

The BOS approved a grant that will initiate a pesticide container recycling program. John Vest, County extension agent for agriculture, will oversee this program which concludes on 12/31/08. Depending on the availability of federal monies, the grant may be available in 2009.

All agencies and local governments that receive state revenue are very concerned about state funding cuts slated for October or November. Both Dr. Arbogast, school superintendent, and Bob Beasley from VDOT alluded to these cuts. Mr. Beasley said he has prepared plans for funding cuts of 5%, 10% and 15%. He also said that the same financial difficulties are at the federal level and these cuts will have a definite impact on road projects.

The BOS also took care of the following agenda items:
1. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between emergency services and amateur radio operators and authorized Ford Wirt to sign it.
2. Approved a policy on Internet Use and Safety.
3. Asked Dan Campbell, county administrator, to continue to talk with Floyd Community and Wellness Center and with the Floyd County Humane Society.
4. Approved a contract with Wingate Appraisal for the general reassessment. The contract will terminate on 12/31/09.