04-15-2025 Finance Committee Meeting - FINAL
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April, 15, 2025
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) Finance
Committee Meeting was held on April, 15, 2025, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE,
Chatham, Virginia 24531.
CALL TO ORDER (3:30 PM)
Tucker called the Meeting to Order at 3:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
The following Committee Members were present:
Timothy W. Dudley – Staunton River District
Eddie L. Hite, Jr. – Dan River District
Robert M. Tucker, Jr. – Chairman, Banister District
The following Board Members were present:
Darrell W. Dalton – Callands-Gretna District
Murray W. Whittle – Westover District
William V. (“Vic”) Ingram – Tunstall District, arrived at 3:36 PM.
Kenneth L. Bowman – Chatham-Blairs District, arrived at 3:52 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda.
RESULT: 3-0 (APPROVE)
MOVER: Dudley
SECONDER: Hite
AYES: Dudley, Hite, Tucker
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS
a. FY26 County Budget Presentation
Vincent E. Shorter, Interim County Administrator, presented the FY 26 County Budget to the
Board. The FY 26 budget of $257.6 million reflects an $18 million increase from FY 25, primarily
due to additional funding for the General Fund, schools, social services, capital projects, and the
1% school tax. The Board prioritized no new tax increases, enhanced support for schools, public
safety, and the Sheriff’s Department, and funding for a comprehensive plan update. Revenue
projections include a $4.9 million increase in the General Fund, with significant contributions
from taxes and the MVP Pipeline Project. General Fund expenditures total $92.6 million, with
major allocations to public safety (33%), education (28%), and government operations (16%).
School funding rises by 7% to $26.4 million, while the Sheriff’s budget increases by 8% to $17.2
million. Public Safety funding, including E-911, is set at $9.4 million, an 11% increase.
Community Development receives $750,000 to support growth-related projects, and $300,500 is
allocated to update the Comprehensive Plan. Employee benefits include a 3% COLA and health
insurance contributions. Capital commitments total $15.2 million, covering infrastructure
upgrades and public safety equipment. The full presentation can be found on the County's website
at www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
b. FY26 26 County Budget Public Hearing Advertisement Authorization
Recommendation
After the Budget Presentation, the Committee authorized County Staff to advertise the County
Budget and School Budget Public Hearings for May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Motion to authorize advertisement of the FY 26 County Budget as presented.
RESULT: 4-0 (APPROVE)
MOVER: Bowman
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Tucker
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Members of the Board commended Van Der Hyde and her team for their diligent management of
county funds and adherence to a strict, conservative budgeting approach.
ADJOURNMENT
Tucker adjourned the Meeting at 4:02 PM.