The Page County Board of Supervisors’ June 15, 2026 regular meeting included the following agenda items and actions:
CALL TO ORDER
Supervisors Jeremy Baldwin (District 1), Allen Louderback (District 2), Ryan Cubbage (District 3), Susan Kile (District 4), Jeff Vaughan (District 5) and Chairman Bucky Thomas (At-Large) were present
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan
Supervisors heard a presentation by Don Komara, Harrisonburg Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), about the department’s Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032 in Page County.
All projects in the secondary six-year plan that are eligible for federal funds are included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will obligate federal transportation funds.
Komara additionally presented an overview of the rural rustic program, also known as the “unpaved road fund” — a state-funded program for paving low-volume unpaved roads.
In total, there are 42 miles of unpaved roads in Page County and $300,000 is allocated to the county each year for paving efforts, according to Komara.
Projects included in the six-year plan are areas along Old Stanley Road, Ida Loop Road, Springfield Road, Hulse Road, various unpaved roads, Cavalier Road, as well as countywide traffic services, engineering and surveying, fertilization and seeding and right-of-way engineering at various locations.
A public hearing on the improvement plan drew one speaker.
Supervisors unanimously approved VDOT’s Secondary Six-Year Plan for Page County as presented.
Page County Administrator Amity Moler inquired about plans for state-funded improvements at the intersection of Route 211/340 and Big Oak Road, just west of Luray near the Food Lion shopping center, that have been in the works for more than three years. Komara reported that the project was advertised on June 9.
Special Use Permit — Cody Hoke Auto Repair Service Facility / Public Garage
Supervisors conducted a public hearing on a special use permit request by Cody Hoke to operate an auto repair service facility/public garage on Bixlers Ferry in Luray.
The 1.075-acre parcel is currently zoned as agriculture and includes a 40-by-50-foot accessory structure, which Hoke is proposing to use as the auto repair facility/public garage.
The public hearing drew no speakers. Supervisors unanimously approved the SUP request as presented.
Special Use Permit — Randy Whitesides / Dawn Pence Banquet / Event Facility
Supervisors conducted a public hearing on a special use permit request by Randy Whitesides and Dawn Pence to operate a banquet/event facility on Riverbend Road in Stanley on a 2.5-acre parcel zoned as agriculture.
The hearing drew four speakers.
The property includes an existing dwelling and barn and numerous accessory sheds, according to the application. The applicants are proposing to convert the existing barn to an event facility, convert an existing milk barn to a dressing room, convert an existing pig pen to an outdoor bar area and establish designated parking.
Following a discussion, supervisors voted to table a decision on the SUP request until the board’s July work session so that the board can meet with VDOT representatives for additional clarifications and allow time for additional conversations with the applicants.
The work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, at the Government Center in Luray.
Budget Amendment FY2026
Following a public hearing that drew no speakers, supervisors unanimously approved budget requests totaling $136,265, including:
$80,000 from the general fund balance for holiday pay for Page County Fire-EMS employees
$14,000 in stormwater permit revenue to Page County Planning and Community Development for contractural services related to reviewing stormwater plans
$25,982 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to Page County Fire-EMS to purchase a washing machine and two dryers for cleaning firefighting turnout gear
$1,283 in federal funds from a Local Law Enforcement Grant to purchase mobile data terminals and related supplies
$15,000 in restricted transient occupancy tax revenue to Page County Economic Development and Tourism to fund a TOT grant to the Page Valley Fair Association for bathroom renovations at the Page Valley Fairgrounds.
School Budget Deficit Funding Request
Supervisors reviewed a finance memo detailing school board budget changes and a request by the school board to offset a fiscal year 2026 operating budget deficit and cover accrued expenses totaling $1,020,000.
School officials also presented a fmance update, overviewing fiscal year 2026 budget concerns, ongoing budget shortfall corrections, CIP expenditures that were not budgeted, fiscal year 2027 cost mitigations and action steps for the coming fiscal year.
Following a public hearing that drew no speakers, supervisors unanimously approved a reduction of $830,363 in state revenue and a transfer totaling $82,679 from the school CIP fund, with revenue consisting of $242,158 in local funds, $123,736 in state sales tax revenue, $276,511 in federal funds and $937,321 from the county’s general fund balance.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
FY2026 County Administrator Annual Report
Page County Administrator Amity Moler presented a year-end summary for fiscal year 2026, highlighting key accomplishments and snapshotting work completed by departments including administration, finance and procurement, the adult recovery court, the emergency communications center, fire and EMS, the animal shelter, recreation, planning and community development and economic development and tourism.
Supervisors commended the work completed by staff.
ACTION MATTERS
Resolution Adopting the Social Media Content Policy
Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution adopting a social media content policy with amendments to correct typos.
The policy establishes guidelines for official county social media use, public engagement, content moderation, records retention and employee responsibilities.
Board and Commission Appointments
Supervisors unanimously appointed Dana Cook (Town of Stanley) to the Page County Economic Development Authority for a term expiring Jan. 31, 2030.
Supervisors unanimously appointed Randy Howan (At-Large) to the Page County Tourism Council for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 20, 2028.
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda as follows: financial reports for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2026; accounts payable checks, payroll checks, payroll direct deposits and payroll tax-related electronic fund transfers totaling $2,692,261.54 for May 2026; and the meeting minutes of May 4, 2026 and May 18, 2026.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Page County Administrator Amity Moler reported that the Government Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, but that the Battle Creek Landfill will be open.
She noted that real estate taxes are due on Thursday, June 18.
She reported that the last day to schedule an appointment for an appeal with the board of equalization is July 1, 2026. Appointments can be made by calling the Government Center at 540-743-4142.
CLOSED SESSION
Supervisors entered a closed session for a consultation with legal counsel on legal matters, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.
EXIT CLOSED SESSION / CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
Supervisors exited and unanimously certified the closed session.
ADJOURN
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