The Patrick County Board of Supervisors scheduled a public hearing for Monday, July 14, to consider creating an ordinance that would allow Department of Social Services (DSS) employees to receive a bonus.
As outlined in the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget approved by the General Assembly, County Attorney John Fitzgerald said full-time DSS employees are eligible to receive a one-time, state-supported bonus of 1.5 percent of their base salary.
This will take effect on July 21.
“In order to receive these funds, the county must have a local ordinance in place authorizing the payment bonuses as per section 15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia,” Fitzgerald said.
He noted the ordinance would simply fulfill that requirement and does not authorize any new or unbudgeted expenditures.
“The recommended action is to schedule a public hearing” for an ordinance authorizing the payment bonuses, he said.
Chairman Jonathan Wood, of the Peters Creek District, clarified that the funds are state pass-through money.
“That’s no new increases for Patrick County, correct?” Wood asked.
Fitzgerald confirmed that was correct.
In other matters, the board:
*Approved allocating $2,800 in unspent FY25 Extension Agency funds to carry over into FY26 for the purchase of well testing kits.
*Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the polling place facility.
*Reappointed Rebecca Adcock to the Blue Ridge Library Board.
*Nominated Hannah Vinova to the Blue Ridge Library Board.
*Renominated Mary Dellenback Hill to the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) for the Dan River District.
*Reappointed Brian Alley as the TAC At-Large member.
*Renominated Rodney Boyd to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the Dan River District.
*Heard an introduction from Patrick County Library Branch Manager Somer Luna-Ojodeagua and an overview of library services.
*Approved the May 12 and May 27 meeting minutes.
*Approved bills, claims, and appropriations.
*Heard reports from board members.
