The Legislature approved Resolution No. 172 to award the MIP 3 Fiber Construction Project to New River Electric for up to $6,493,914.85; the contract execution is contingent on ConnectAll/ESD approval and resolution of a pending grant extension. The measure passed on a 4–3 roll-call vote.

The board approved expedited review for a planned power substation at Summit View Business Park and moved to fast‑track rezoning/special‑use permit hearings for a Boone Real Estate project; the actions are linked to $500,000 and $1,000,000 grants for workforce housing and infrastructure.