Middlesex County public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing the advisory 2024 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2025-2029. This document serves as a planning tool to assist the Board of Supervisors with budget development.

• 2024 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2025-2029
• Middlesex County Wastewater Collection System estimated at $22,300,000
• Middlesex High School Renovation estimated at $49,500,000
• Puller Center Conversion to Sheriff’s Office and EOC estimated at $4,538,000
• Discussion to adopt new by-laws

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing the county's comprehensive plan update and options for a Blue Catfish Industries feasibility study. The body is also discussing the establishment of new grant programs for events, business incentives, and facade improvements.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance issues with Planning & Zoning Director
• Review of feasibility study options for Blue Catfish Industries
• Proposed establishment of two $50,000 CDs with six-month and one-year terms
• Development of draft grant programs for events, business incentives, and site/facade assistance
• Closed session to discuss a proposed joint cooperative project with Mathews County EDA

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to receive the General Registrar's report, consider an Officer of Election appointment, and discuss the FY24/25 budget. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Officer of Election Appointment
• Budget FY24/25 discussion

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetland permit applications for shoreline projects along the Piankatank River, including stone spurs, sand nourishment, a pier replacement, and a revetment extension. The board will also approve minutes from its November 14, 2023 meeting.

• Application 2023-2118 (Elaine C. Shepherd Trust): 40' stone spur, sand nourishment, plantings at 1151 Wilton Creek Road (Parcel 44-2-21)
• Application 2023-2149 (Harrison Cottage, LLC): 40' & 70' armor stone spurs, 150' sill, three 60' vinyl groins, dredge 1150 CY sand, plant 8000 SF at 1254 Stove Point Rd (Parcels 41-32-3A, 4A, 5A)
• Application 2023-2293 (Deerchase Park Beach Assoc.): replace existing pier in same footprint (Parcels 36A-1-9A & B)
• Application 2023-2371 (Leanrdo Alves): 12' rip rap extension, 25' stone spur, sand nourishment, plantings, repair revetment at 1117 Wilton Creek Rd (Parcel 44(2)22)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will nominate and swear in a new member for the vacant Hartfield District seat, then hold public hearings on zoning amendments and special exceptions for boat, RV, and camper storage, a lodge hall, and a solar easement. The board will also consider consent agenda items, budget supplement requests, and citizen appointments.

• Nomination and swearing-in of new Board member for vacant Hartfield District seat
• Public hearing: Ordinance Amendment 2023-04 to add Boat, RV and Camper Storage Yards as a Special Exception use in Low Density Rural (LDR) zoning
• Public hearing: Special Exception 2023-03 for a Boat, RV and Camper Storage Yard on Burrells Marina Road (Tax Map Parcels 19-220G, 19-222, 19-222F, 19-223)
• Public hearing: Special Exception 2023-04 for a Lodge Hall on General Puller Highway (Tax Map Parcel 38-121)
• Public hearing: Resolution R-2023-013 to grant a permanent utility easement to Sun Tribe Solar, LLC on Tax Map No. 29-27C, 84 Sports Complex Road

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet to hear an update from Airport Manager Charlie Beam and discuss a courtesy car. The committee will also discuss the 2024 slate of officers and a Hummel Field social.

• Airport update from Manager Charlie Beam
• Discussion regarding a courtesy car
• 2024 slate of officers committee appointments
• Hummel Field social discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss personnel matters related to the vacancy on the Board for the Hartfield District, including the appointment of an interim Board member. They will also consult with the County Attorney on the process and procedures for a special election and interim appointment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session discussion of personnel matters regarding the Hartfield District vacancy
• Consultation with County Attorney on special election and interim appointment procedures
• Next regular Board meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing grant options for Blue Catfish flash freeze infrastructure and discussing potential zoning ordinance amendments to promote higher density development. The body is also managing tourism marketing and workforce development reports.

• Blue Catfish Flash Freeze Infrastructure Grant options
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments for higher density residential and commercial development
• VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program grant award of $10,000
• Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board CLEO alternates
• Annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director (Closed Meeting)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority is discussing potential rate changes and updates on service expansion studies for Hideaway Point and Montego Bay neighborhoods. Members also reviewed financial reports, connection fee collections, and updates on water system operations.

• Discussion of potential rate changes
• Service expansion study updates for Hideaway Point and Montego Bay
• Approval of a single-use easement agreement with Breezeline for Stove Point Road
• Update on $34,200 in connection fees turned over to TACS collection services
• Approval of changes to the subscription agreement regarding meter installation and well disconnection

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will conduct public hearings regarding two separate applications for bulkhead and groin work on Fishing Bay. The board will hear presentations from staff and applicants before opening the floor for public comment.

• Application #2023-1195: Replace failing vinyl bulkhead and timber groins at 267 Stove Point Rd
• Application #2023-1742: Install 155'x4' bulkhead at 443 Stove Point Rd

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct four public hearings regarding site plans and zoning amendments. Key discussions include a new sanitary sewer pump station and the potential addition of boat and RV storage yards as a special exception use.

• Major Site Plan #2023-07 for a Sanitary Sewer Pump Station at 6914 General Puller Highway
• Ordinance Amendment 2023-04 to add Boat, RV and Camper Storage Yards as a Special Exception use
• Special Exception #2023-03 for a Boat, RV and Camper Storage Yard on Burrells Marina Road
• Special Exception #2023-04 for a Lodge Hall on General Puller Highway
• Major site plan application fee of $300

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on abandoning a segment of State Route 629 (Stormont Road), amending wetlands and coastal primary sand dune zoning ordinances, and conveying real property to Charlie Carter, Jr. The board will also consider a GFL dumpster contract, pickleball/basketball court construction, budget supplement requests, and several closed-session items.

• Resolution R-2023-011 to abandon a segment of State Route 629 (Stormont Road)
• Wetlands zoning ordinance amendments (name change to VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources, notice rules)
• Coastal primary sand dune zoning ordinance amendments (effective Jan. 1, 2024)
• Resolution R-2023-012 to authorize conveyance of real property to Charlie Carter, Jr.
• GFL Dumpster Contract and K&C Tennis Court pickleball/basketball court construction

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting on November 7, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda includes a closed session for privacy protection, followed by other items and adjournment. No specific decisions or public business are listed.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(4) for personal privacy
• Meeting at Voter Registration & Elections Office, 105 Bowden St, Saluda

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to canvass the November 7, 2023 General Election, review provisional ballots in closed session, and discuss any Election Day issues. This is the official post-election certification process.

• Canvass for November 7, 2023 General Election
• Provisional ballot review in closed session (per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711)
• Discussion of Election Day issues

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider recommendations on surplus county properties, authorize purchases and grant applications, and renew a marketing services contract. The agenda also includes reports on tourism, finances, and committee updates, followed by a closed session to evaluate the executive director. The meeting will also address a withdrawn zoning amendment for waterfront commercial use.

• Consideration of recommendations to Board of Supervisors on surplus properties
• Authorization to purchase logo merchandise
• Authorization to apply for VTC grants (Arrivalist Data Program and VA Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program)
• Authorization to procure trip planning mobile/web app
• Consideration of one-year renewal of marketing services contract

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on two wetland applications: one from Chesapeake Cove Marina for a concrete boat ramp and tending pier on Broad Creek, and another from Delta Marine for a marsh toe revetment on Sturgeon Creek. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per individual or twelve minutes for group representatives.

• Wetlands Application #2023-1712: Chesapeake Cove Marina proposes concrete boat ramp and tending pier on Broad Creek at Tax Map Parcel #41-122, 170 Greens Cove Rd
• Wetlands Application #2023-1752: Delta Marine for Sonny Goodman proposes 170' marsh toe revetment (3' high x 6' wide) on Sturgeon Creek at Tax Map Parcel #40(17)8, Old Camp Road
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on adopting a unified code of county ordinances, with a penalty provision for violations. The agenda also includes reports from constitutional officers, VDOT, schools, and updates on sewer projects, the Sheriff's Office Puller Center, and the airport. A previously scheduled ordinance amendment (2023-02) on waterfront commercial zoning has been withdrawn by the applicant and will not be heard.

• Public hearing on ordinance to adopt unified County Code (pages 101-102)
• Ordinance Amendment 2023-02 (Waterfront Commercial) withdrawn by applicant
• Budget Supplement Request FY24-14 (page 85)
• Middlesex County Broadband Authority Letter of Intent (pages 86-87)
• EDA Trip Planning App Request (pages 88-90)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main items are an update on the runway lighting installation and a report from the airport manager. No major decisions or new proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Runway Lighting Installation Update
• Airport Manager's Airport Update
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to receive updates on the 2023 VATI project and the All Points Broadband construction. The board will also discuss the future of the authority, including the possibility of dissolving it and folding its functions into another entity, as suggested in previous meetings.

• Approval of May 18, 2023 minutes and treasurer's report
• Update on 2023 VATI project, including efforts to fund remaining broadband deserts
• Update on All Points Broadband construction, with completion expected in first quarter of next year
• Discussion on dissolving the authority and folding into Middle Peninsula Planning District
• Treasurer's report shows cash balance of $64,908.37 as of July 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will consider recommendations on surplus county properties, authorize applications for VTC grants, procure a trip planning app, renew a marketing services contract, and discuss a zoning amendment for waterfront commercial use. The board will also hear a presentation on a GO Virginia entrepreneurship program for schools and hold a closed session to evaluate the executive director.

• Consideration of recommendations to Board of Supervisors on surplus county properties
• Authorization to apply for VTC grants (Micro Business Marketing $5,000, Destination Marketing $10,000)
• Authorization to procure a trip planning mobile/web app
• Renewal of marketing services contract for one-year term
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2023-02 (Waterfront Commercial) to allow manufactured homes by special exception

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2023, to review financials, hear staff reports, and discuss several business items. Key topics include a proposed rate change, a service expansion for the Hideaway Point neighborhood, and a Breezeline easement agreement. The board will also consider abatement requests and changes to subscription agreements.

• Proposed rate change discussion (page 25)
• Service expansion for Hideaway Point neighborhood (pages 26-28)
• Breezeline Stove Point easement usage (pages 20-24)
• Abatement requests (page 19)
• Subscription agreement changes (pages 29-33)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests for exceptions to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District rules, both involving pool construction. The board will also approve minutes from its April 26, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• CBPA Exception 2023-27: pool, pool deck, and wood deck at 313 Indian Cove Road, Hartfield (Parcel #43-1-2E), requesting 1,809 sq ft impervious area and 63.6 ft exception from 100 ft RPA setback.
• CBPA Exception 2023-28: pool/bath house at 1026 Wilton Creek Road, Hartfield (Parcel #44-3-30), requesting 480 sq ft impervious area, removing 510 sq ft, and 36.3 ft exception from 100 ft RPA setback.
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting.

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board approved the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then approved four wetland permit applications—2023‑1587, 2023‑1681, 2023‑1696, and 2023‑1795—each with conditions and a three‑year term, all by 5‑0 votes. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 motion.

• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1587 with mitigation condition (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1681 with mitigation condition (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1696 with revision condition (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1795 with no additional condition (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the General Registrar's report, and discuss new business, including a review of polling place surveys for ADA compliance. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the ADA compliance confirmation.

• Approval of minutes
• General Registrar report
• Polling Place Survey Review – ADA Compliance Confirmation

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. The board also formally determined that polling places have been surveyed and are complying with requirements.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Confirmed polling places have been surveyed and are complying (3-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a comprehensive plan and zoning amendment, and will hold a closed session to evaluate the executive director and discuss property acquisition. The agenda also includes routine reports and committee updates. A guest speaker from Virginia Career Works was rescheduled to the September 21 meeting.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zoning Amendment
• Closed session for annual evaluation of Executive Director
• Closed session for real property acquisition for public purpose
• Chairman's comments on GO Virginia support letters and other projects
• Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report by Ms. Law

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the July treasurer's report and the minutes from June and July meetings. Members discussed potential Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments to allow more 'by-right' commercial and multi-family housing uses. The board also reviewed tourism grants and workforce development options.

• Approved June 15 and July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda by acclimation
• Voted unanimously to enter Closed Meeting to discuss real property acquisition and Executive Director evaluation
• Adopted Standing Resolution SR-1 to certify FOIA compliance for closed meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine election administration business, including approving minutes, receiving the General Registrar's report, and discussing new business items such as ballot order, officer of election assignments and training, and polling place procedures (POPs). After adjournment, board members will conduct the annual polling place survey around the county.

• Ballot order for upcoming elections
• Officer of Election assignments
• Officer of Election training
• Polling place procedures (POPs)
• Annual polling place survey following the meeting

The Electoral Board approved the applications of two new Officers of Election. The board also reviewed preparations for the November 7, 2023 General Election, including ballot orders and training schedules.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting
• Approved Officer of Election applications for Katherine Wilson and Aaron Moore

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board is meeting to consider one public hearing item: a wetlands application to install a rip rap revetment and spur at 383 Twiggs Ferry Rd on the Piankatank River. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2023-1137 by Mark Sowers for rip rap revetment and spur at Tax Map Parcel #43(5)7A, 383 Twiggs Ferry Rd

The Board approved a wetlands application to install a rip rap revetment against a wooden bulkhead. The approved project omits the rip rap spur from the description and includes a 3-year time limit.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Approved application #2023-1137 for rip rap revetment at 383 Twiggs Ferry Rd, omitting the spur (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2023, to approve the consent agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from constitutional officers and agencies. They will consider citizen appointments, grant and lease agreements for the Wings, Wheels & Keels event, and discuss a cigarette tax and other administrative updates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and legal consultation.

• Approval of consent agenda including disbursements and payroll
• Citizen appointments to Recreation Committee, Social Services Advisory Board, Wetlands Board, and Airport Committee
• Grant agreement for Wings, Wheels & Keels event
• Lease agreement for Wings, Wheels & Keels event
• Discussion of cigarette tax

The Board of Supervisors approved several school budget supplement requests and a two-year performance contract for mental health and substance use services. They also authorized a $10,000 promotional grant and a land lease for the Wings, Wheels and Keels event. Additionally, the Board moved the regular meeting start time back to 3:00 p.m.

• Approved school Budget Supplement Requests FY24-03 through FY24-09 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board performance contract (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 promotional grant agreement from Department of Aviation (4-0)
• Approved Lawson lease agreement for Wings, Wheels and Keels event (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved contract assignment from Resource International, Inc. to ARM Group, LLC (4-0)
• Approved moving regular meeting time back to 3:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved disbursements totaling $2,168,875.07 and payroll totaling $488,535.14 (4-0)
• Approved electronic participation of Mr. Koontz (4-0)

Airport Committee

The committee approved the amended minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting. A proposal to amend bylaws regarding the scheduling of meeting dates and times was tabled for further discussion. The committee also received updates on runway lighting and fuel farm repairs.

• Approved amended May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (carried with no objections)
• Approved electronic participation of member Ann Jones (carried with no objections)
• Tabled amendment to bylaws regarding setting meeting dates and times at annual organizational meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will consider authorizing the hiring of a full-time office manager shared with the Middlesex Water Authority at a salary not exceeding $35,000, and will vote on Resolution #2023-04 expressing support for the Governor's Blue Catfish Industries Development Fund. The board will also receive reports on tourism, aquaculture, workforce development, and other economic development topics.

• Consideration of authorization to hire a shared Office Manager with Middlesex Water Authority, salary up to $35,000
• Resolution #2023-04 thanking Delegate Hodges and Senator Stuart for creating the Governor's Blue Catfish Industries Development Fund
• Treasurer's report: total CD/checking balance of $511,958.39 as of 06/30/23
• Discussion of data centers update, marine industrial site, airport improvement plan, workforce housing
• Chairman's comments on Mathews County BOS resolution and Career Works presentation

The Economic Development Authority approved the Treasurer's Report and authorized the hiring of a part-time employee shared with the Middlesex Water Authority. The board also passed a resolution expressing interest in the Governor’s Blue Catfish Industries Development Fund.

• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to hire shared part-time employee with salary up to $35,000 per year (unanimous)
• Approved amended Resolution #2023-04 regarding Governor’s Blue Catfish Industries Development Fund (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda by acclimation
• Deferred action on June 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a major site plan for the Deltaville Maritime Museum to add an exhibit center and pavilions at 287 Jackson Creek Road, and a special exception request for a campground at 1414 Wake Road. Staff recommends approval of the museum site plan with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from June 8, 2023.

• Major Site Plan #2023-06: Deltaville Maritime Museum exhibit center and pavilions, 287 Jackson Creek Road, 17.5 acres, staff recommends approval
• Special Exception #2023-02: Campground at 1414 Wake Road, Wake, VA (LDR zoning)
• Public hearing procedures: 5-minute citizen comments, 15 minutes for agents representing 5+ citizens

The Commission approved a major site plan for an exhibit center and pavilions at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. A request for a campground at 1414 Wake Road was rescinded by the applicant during the public hearing. The Commission also moved to initiate amendments to Article 4A.

• Approved Major Site Plan #2023-06 for Deltaville Maritime Museum exhibit center and pavilions (7-1 abstain)
• Special Exception #2023-02 for a campground at 1414 Wake Road rescinded by applicant
• Approved June 08, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Initiated amendments to Article 4A

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the consent agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from constitutional officers, VDOT, schools, and other agencies. Regular agenda items include citizen appointments and two budget supplement requests for Keep Middlesex Beautiful and the Airport. The meeting also includes updates on the Deltaville Shared Use Path, sewer systems, and a cigarette tax discussion.

• Budget Supplement Request FY24-1 for Keep Middlesex Beautiful
• Budget Supplement Request FY24-2 for Airport
• Citizen appointments to various committees
• Deltaville Shared Use Path update from VDOT
• Sewer systems update from Timmons

The Board of Supervisors approved the sale of a portion of school-owned property to HRSD for $4,300, allowing the school to retain the proceeds. The Board also approved archaeological work for the Topping sewer system and updated Airport Committee bylaws. A decision on the Deltaville shared use path was tabled until August.

• Approved sale of .564 acres of school property to HRSD for $4,300 (5-0)
• Approved disbursements ($447,041.56) and payroll ($466,453.84) (4-0)
• Approved phase one archaeological work for Topping sewer system (5-0)
• Approved changes to Airport Committee Bylaws (5-0)
• Tabled Deltaville shared use path grant application (unanimous)
• Appointed Mrs. Brewington to Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Ms. Cardwell and Mr. Snead to Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Mr. Schafer to Wetlands Board and Mr. Lewis to Airport Committee (5-0)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a single wetlands application to add a 40-foot extension of Class A-1 riprap to address bank erosion on a waterfront peninsula. The board will also approve minutes from its June 13, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2023-1093 by Eugene Kendall Jr. for 40' extension of Class A-1 Rip Rap on Cores Creek at 1220 Providence Rd (Tax Map Parcel #40-56-3B)
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a wetlands application to address bank erosion at 1220 Providence Rd. The approval includes a three-year time limit and a requirement to correct the project drawing.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2023-1093 for 40' Class A-1 Rip Rap extension at 1220 Providence Rd (5-0)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to discuss amending its bylaws related to meeting times. The agenda includes public comment periods, roll call, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of amending bylaws related to meeting times
• Public comment periods (two sessions)
• Next meeting scheduled for July 24, 2023, time TBD

The Committee approved two changes to its bylaws. One change allows the Secretary to be a member of the committee, and the other moves regular meeting times from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved changing 'shall' to 'may' in Article 4, Section 3 regarding Secretary membership (Unanimous)
• Approved changing regular meeting times from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Article 6, Section 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Jones (No objections)
• Approved electronic participation for Mr. Moffett (No objections)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a report from the General Registrar, and a closed session to discuss the performance of an appointee. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel performance discussion
• General Registrar Report
• Approval of minutes

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss proposed change orders to the Cooks Corner Sewer Project with Hampton Roads Sanitation Officials and their consultant engineer. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda contains only this discussion item and a notice of the next regular meeting.

• Discussion on proposed change orders to the Cooks Corner Sewer Project
• Meeting with Hampton Roads Sanitation Officials and consultant engineer

The Board of Supervisors reviewed proposed change orders and consulting costs for the Cooks Corner sewer project. The Board voted to reject specific change orders and a request for additional consulting fees, requesting more detail from Bowman Engineering.

• Approved participation of Supervisor Williams via electronic means (4-0)
• Rejected change order #6 and requested better detail from Bowman
• Declined change order #8 and directed the system be capped in place
• Rejected Bowman consulting cost request of $126,000.00 and requested more details (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss and potentially approve the FY 23-24 budget, hear updates on the airport improvement plan and data centers, and consider sharing a full-time employee with the Middlesex Water Authority. The agenda also includes guest presentations from Virginia's River Realm and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, plus committee reports and public comments.

• FY 23-24 budget discussion and possible approval
• Airport Improvement Plan update
• Data centers discussion
• Proposed share of full-time employee with Middlesex Water Authority
• Authorization to request VEDA Cardinal Program economic development review

The Economic Development Authority approved the FY 23-24 budget and the May 18 meeting minutes. The board voted to develop a report for the Board of Supervisors regarding airport development and an unsolicited FBO proposal. The Director was also authorized to recruit a part-time employee shared with the Middlesex Water Authority.

• Approved FY 23-24 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved development of a report to the Board of Supervisors on airport and property development (unanimous)
• Approved coordination of airport work through the Infrastructure, Business and Industrial Sites Committee for a September 21 report (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to advertise and recruit for a part-time employee shared with Middlesex Water Authority (by acclimation)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (by acclimation)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a single wetlands application, followed by discussion of by-laws. The application seeks approval for installation of a 90-foot by 6-foot Class 1 rip rap revetment with sand nourishment and Spartina alterniflora vegetation at 40 Wilton Cove Dr on Wilton Creek.

• Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2023-0899 by Gordon Lawrence for rip rap revetment and vegetation at 40 Wilton Cove Dr (Tax Map Parcel #43C-1-76)
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting
• Old business: discussion of by-laws

The Board approved a wetlands application for rip rap revetment and sand nourishment on Wilton Creek. The approval includes an 18-month time limit and specific conditions for vegetation monitoring and step revisions. The Board also approved changes to its by-laws.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2023-0899 for 90'X6' Class 1 Rip Rap Revetment and sand nourishment (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved by-law changes

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Major Site Plan #2023-05, submitted by Alistair Ramsay, L.S., on behalf of Royal Oak Construction, to build a boat, camper and RV storage yard on a 3.27-acre vacant parcel zoned Village Community (VC) on Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville (Tax Map Parcel 40-249A). Staff recommends approval with conditions, including addressing VDOT comments and adding a note that no lighting is proposed. The meeting also includes approval of the April 13, 2023 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on Major Site Plan #2023-05 for a Boat, Camper and RV Storage Yard on Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville (Tax Map Parcel 40-249A)
• Staff recommends approval of the site plan, conditioned on addressing review agency comments
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting
• Planning Director's report includes update that Board of Supervisors denied Special Exception 2023-01 (Family Dollar store)
• Possible future site plan review for Deltaville Maritime Museum mentioned in director's report

The Planning Commission granted preliminary approval for a boat, camper, and RV storage yard on Fishing Bay Road. The decision followed a public hearing with no public comments.

• Approved Major Site Plan #2023-05 for Royal Oak Construction (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider a voluntary boundary line adjustment incorporating approximately 22.6804 acres from the Saluda Magisterial District into the Town of Urbanna. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda, reports from constitutional officers and agencies, and updates on the Broad and Whiting Creek Dredging Project and the Puller Center renovation.

• Public hearing on Voluntary Boundary Line Adjustment Agreement incorporating 22.6804 acres into Town of Urbanna
• Approval of Consent Agenda including minutes from April 20 and May 2, 2023 meetings
• Review of Broad and Whiting Creek Dredging Project Service Agreement
• Update on Puller Center renovation by Bay Design
• Review of Budget Supplement Requests FY2023-38 and FY2023-39

The Board of Supervisors approved two grant-funded dredging projects for Broad Creek and Whiting Creek. They also authorized budget supplements for school weapon detectors and additional state funds. Other actions included approving a landfill consent order and structural change orders for the Puller Center.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $2,518,348.47 in disbursements and $444,838.88 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved new construction assessment by Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved Puller Center renovation change order #2 for structural work and consultant fees (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-40 for weapon detectors ($190,257.75) (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-41 for state funds ($385,327.25) (5-0)
• Approved Broad Creek and Whiting Creek dredging projects subject to appropriation (5-0)
• Approved landfill consent order and authorized Chairman's signature (5-0)
• Authorized $30,000 for Bowman inspections and approved partial sewer utility relocations (5-0)

Electoral Board

This is the agenda for the Middlesex County Electoral Board meeting on May 23, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting header and contact information, with no listed agenda items, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists planned discussions regarding technician contracts, personnel matters in executive session, and the appointment of election officers and the Registrar.

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to discuss airport updates, including the Oscar Barber Airport, and to hear public comments. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and new business. The meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Terminal Building, Topping, Virginia.

• Oscar Barber Airport updates
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2023
• Public comment period
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 24, 2023

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized one member to participate electronically. Two proposed bylaw revisions regarding meeting times and language were tabled until July, with a special meeting scheduled for June 26 to consider them.

• Approved electronic participation of Ms. Jones (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled revision to Article 6, Section 1 to change meeting time to 6:00 p.m.
• Tabled revision to Article 4, Section 3 to change 'shall' to 'may'
• Scheduled special meeting for June 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to consider tabled bylaw revisions

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Authority approved the March 16 meeting minutes and the March Treasurer's Report. Members discussed the potential future dissolution of the authority and the identification of remaining broadband deserts.

• Approved March 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider the proposed FY 23-24 budget, finalize grant guidelines, and review county land/parcel web resources. The agenda also includes reports on tourism, committees, and the executive director, plus recognition of outgoing members Gordon White and Janet Riggs. The meeting is largely routine, with no major new projects or decisions expected.

• Proposed FY 23-24 budget with no significant revenue increases and no use of fund balance
• Grant guidelines/policy finalization
• Review of county land/parcel web resources
• Resolutions of appreciation for Gordon White and Janet Riggs
• Treasurer's report includes CD balances and checking account transfers

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the Treasurer's recommendations to consolidate checking accounts and establish three certificates of deposit. The board also referred travel planning application procurement and grant policy revisions to the Tourism Committee.

• Approved transfer of all funds from three Checking/Other accounts to the Checking account (Unanimous)
• Approved establishing two CDs in May up to $60,000 each with terms under 24 months (Unanimous)
• Approved establishing one CD in June up to $60,000 with a term under 24 months (Unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes with one name change (Unanimous)
• Referred travel planning application (Visit Widget vs. Waterway Guide) to Tourism Committee for recommendation
• Referred draft grant guidelines and reporting forms to Tourism Committee for review

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold its regular meeting on May 17, 2023, to review financial reports, discuss new business items, and enter a closed session to discuss Executive Director compensation. The board will consider the FY2024 budget, several easements, a billing abatement request, and new policies on water connection assistance and customer complaints.

• FY2024 MWA Budget review
• Jones Easement and Breezeline Easement
• McKinney Abatement Request
• Water Connection Assistance Policy and Customer Complaint Policy
• Insurance Renewal and Maintenance Service Agreement First Amendment

The Authority approved the FY2024 budget and entered into an agreement with TACS to collect unpaid connection fees. The board also adopted a Customer Complaint Policy and a Water Connection Assistance Program with a $3,000 limit for service line installation.

• Approved FY2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with TACS for collection of unpaid connection fees (unanimous)
• Approved Water Connection Assistance Program with $3,000 limit for service line installation
• Approved Customer Complaint Policy (unanimous)
• Approved VRSA insurance policy renewal (unanimous)
• Approved investment of reserve funds into Truist money market account (unanimous)
• Denied customer request for second leak adjustment within 18 months (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Jones Easement (Rouzie) document

Wetlands Board

The Board approved a permit for Thomas Maffey to install rip rap revetment to stabilize an embankment. The Board also discussed potential by-law changes regarding permit renewal timelines.

• Approved Wetlands Application # 2023-0463 for 230' of rip rap revetment at 67 Bayberry Pointe (5-0) with an 18 month time limit
• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a special exception request for a 10,500-square-foot retail store on State Route 33 in Saluda, and will also hear the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for fiscal years 2024-2029. The board will consider a cigarette tax, appropriations resolution, and various budget supplement requests, along with reports from county staff and agencies.

• Special Exception #2023-01 by Piedmont Companies, Inc. for a 10,500 sq ft retail store on State Route 33, Saluda (Tax Map Parcel 26B-1-62)
• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2024-2029
• Cigarette tax discussion (page 101)
• Appropriations Resolution (pages 109-113)
• Budget Supplement Request FY2023-37 for schools and FY23-36 for county engineer

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY2024 Appropriations Resolution, several citizen appointments, and a budget supplement for school funds. They also authorized a sublease for the Deltaville Maritime Museum and up to $10,000 for a bathymetric survey at the Wake Boat Ramp. A sewer design proposal was tabled for further review.

• Approved FY2024 Appropriations Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-37 for school federal funds (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY23-36 for Putt Property and Runway planting reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved Deltaville Maritime Museum sublease to Deltaville Boatyard for 12 months (5-0)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for bathymetric survey at Wake Boat Ramp (4-0-1, Koontz abstained)
• Approved Ms. Hammond to Planning Commission, Jamaica District (5-0)
• Approved reappointments of Herb Johnston and Charles Miller to Building Code Appeals Board (5-0)
• Tabled applications of Chris and Zaneta Brewington until next meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application by Ryan M. Hudson to build a second floor on an existing detached garage at 93 Montgomery Cove Road, Deltaville. The applicant seeks an 8.7-foot side yard and an 8.4-foot rear yard setback variance from the 10-foot requirements in the Residential District. The board will also approve minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting.

• Variance Application No. 2023-02 by Ryan M. Hudson for 8.7-foot side yard and 8.4-foot rear yard setback variances
• Property located at 93 Montgomery Cove Road, Deltaville, VA 23043 (Tax Map Parcel # 41-19-4)
• Purpose: construct second floor to existing detached garage with landing and stairs
• Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per individual speaker, 12 minutes for group representatives

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request for a property in Deltaville to allow a second floor on a detached garage. The approval permits deviations from the minimum side and rear yard setback requirements.

• Approved Variance Application No. 2023-02 for 8.7 foot side yard and 8.4 foot rear yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2023, meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the General Registrar's report, and discuss new business including the VEBA report and contract renewals for voting machine and electronic pollbook technicians. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss the election security plan and locality election security standards.

• Voting Machine Technician Contract Renewal
• Electronic Pollbook Technician contract discussion
• VEBA Report presented by Lynda Muller and Barbara Cockrell
• Closed meeting on Election Security Plan and Locality Election Security Standard

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not contain the minutes or records of decisions made during the meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to review the draft FY 23-24 budget and discuss grant guidelines and policy. The board will also receive reports on tourism, marketing, and committee activities. The agenda includes approval of the March 16, 2023 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Review of FY 23-24 budget, including Transient Occupancy Tax revenue and County contributions
• Discussion of grant guidelines and policy, with no action required
• Tourism/Marketing/Promotion report from Ms. Law
• Treasurer's report showing $499,177.01 total in CDs and checking accounts
• Reports from BOS/EDA Steering Committee and other committees

The Economic Development Authority approved a $50,000 certificate of deposit at C&F Bank. The board also authorized the use of new logos for Middlesex Tourism and general EDA use. Proposed budget and grant guidelines were deferred to the May 18 meeting.

• Approved $50,000 CD at C&F Bank with rate and term not less than 3.75% and 9 months (unanimous)
• Authorized use of new tourism and EDA logos (acclimation)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (acclimation)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to deliberate, revise, and adopt the FY24 County Budget, School Budgets, and tax rates. They will also consider an ordinance amendment that would raise the maximum real estate tax relief for qualified elderly and disabled taxpayers from $500 to $750, with income exemption amounts adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.

• Adoption of County Budget, School Budgets, and Tax Rates for FY24
• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to increase elderly/disabled property tax exemption from $500 to $750
• Income exemption amounts to be increased based on Consumer Price Index

The Board approved the FY24 county budget, school budgets, and tax rates as published. They also increased the maximum property tax relief for qualified elderly and disabled citizens and adjusted employee pay increases.

• Approved Property Tax Exemption for the Elderly and Disabled amendment to increase max relief from $500.00 to $750.00 (5-0)
• Approved moving $50,000.00 from Board of Supervisors professional services to contingency (5-0)
• Approved 5% employee pay increase instead of 7% (2-3)
• Adopted FY24 budget, school budgets, and tax rates as published (3-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a special exception for Piedmont Companies, Inc. to build a retail store. The approval is conditioned on the submission of exterior material renderings during the site plan process.

• Approved Special Exception #2023-01 for a ~10,500 sq ft retail store (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed county budget, including the school budget and proposed county tax rates. No decisions will be made at this meeting; deliberation and adoption are scheduled for April 20, 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed county budget, including school budget
• Proposed county tax rates presented
• Public comment procedures: 3 minutes per individual, 12 minutes for group representatives

The Board held a public hearing to review the proposed county and school budgets, including tax rates and capital improvements. No vote on the budget was taken during this meeting, as a vote cannot occur until seven days after the public hearing.

• Approved participation of Mr. Koontz via electronic means (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until April 20, 2023 (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four applications for work in wetlands and coastal primary sand dune areas, including pier repair, groin repair/extension, and revetment construction. The board will also consider three extensions of existing VMRC permits. The meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse in Saluda.

• Wetlands Application #2022-0838 by Kilmer's Point HOA for community pier repair on Robinson Creek, Tax Map Parcel #19C-5-C, Kilmer Point Dr
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2023-0338 by Edwin Bischoff to repair/extend groin on Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #40(5)D1, 1568 North End Rd
• Wetlands Application #2023-0366 by Todd Fulton for 48' low profile groin and 160' stone revetment on Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #28(15)4, 49 N. Shore Cir
• Wetlands Application #2023-0444 by Laura Howard for revetment, sand/seagrass planting, debris removal, and rip rap toe on Piankatank River, Tax Map Parcel #45(1)5B, 204 Bland Point Rd
• Extensions of VMRC permits for Hudson, Smith, and Wood

The Board approved four applications for pier reconstruction and shoreline stabilization, including one after-the-fact application. Additionally, three VMRC permit extensions were granted.

• Approved Kilmer's Point Homeowner's Association pier repair/reconstruction (4-0-1 Absent) with 3 year limit
• Approved Edwin Bischoff groin repair and extension (4-0-1 Absent) with 18 month limit
• Approved Todd Fulton groin and stone revetment (4-0-1 Absent) with 18 month limit
• Approved Laura Howard revetment and rip rap toe installation (4-0-1 Absent) with 18 month limit
• Extended VMRC Permit # 2021-1733 for Claude “Chip” W. & Mary M. Hudson, III
• Extended VMRC Permit # 2020-1227 for Agnes (Stacia) Smith
• Extended VMRC Permit # 2021-1664 for Christopher Wood
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1 Absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and reports from constitutional officers and staff. Key items include an ordinance amendment for elderly and disabled tax relief, several budget supplement requests, a resolution for a Three Rivers Health agreement, and a tabled contract proposal from Consociate Media. The board will also discuss school budget supplements, a high school building committee assignment, and a landfill notice of violation from DEQ.

• Ordinance amendment to tax relief for elderly and disabled
• Budget Supplement Request FY2023-34 (school matters)
• SCS Grant receipt of $800,000 for Saluda
• Three Rivers Health Agreement and Resolution R-2023-05
• Consociate Media proposal contract (tabled from March meeting)

The Board of Supervisors voted to increase the maximum tax relief for elderly and disabled residents and approved several budget supplement requests for broadband, airport projects, and emergency services. A public hearing for the tax relief ordinance is scheduled for April 20, 2023.

• Approved increasing maximum tax relief to $750 and asset limit to $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-34 for school insurance recovery and nutrition (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-31 for ARPA broadband expansion (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-32 for runway alignment project $1,008,240.44 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-33 for Four for Life rescue squad grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-2023-05 and Budget Supplement FY2023-35 for health department funding (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including disbursements of $1,947,517.01 and payroll of $440,835.87 (5-0)
• Approved Supervisor Jessie's participation via electronic means (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors agreed to advertise the budget featuring a 7% cost-of-living increase for employees. They also rescheduled the Budget Public Hearing and Budget Adoption dates.

• Approved motion to advertise the budget as presented at 7% (3-0)
• Rescheduled Budget Public Hearing to April 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Rescheduled Budget Adoption to April 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2023, at the Terminal Building in Topping, Virginia. The agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports, unfinished and new business, and public comment periods. Key topics include the fuel farm repair and potential third-party vendor, runway lighting updates, and public concerns about meeting times and airport operations.

• Discussion of third-party fuel vendor for fuel farm operation
• Update on runway lighting system and PAPI lights (on order, no shipping date)
• Public comment on fuel farm location and all-night fueling concerns
• Public request for a taxiway and dumpster at the airport
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2023

The committee approved the remote participation and voting status of member Ann Jones. Members also agreed to acquire a topographical map of the airport property and scheduled a future meeting for May 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved remote participation and voting for Ann Jones
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes as amended
• Decided to acquire a topographical map of airport property
• Tabled bylaw revisions for meeting times
• Scheduled May 22, 2023 meeting for 7:00 p.m.
• Postponed appointment of committee secretary
• Decided to delay Barflies event arrangements pending more details

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will review draft bylaw revisions, consider grant requests from Gamechangers and 2nd Saturdays, and discuss the FY 23-24 budget. The board will also hear reports on tourism, committees, and a potential VA250 commemoration committee. No final decisions are expected on grant requests, as the EDA typically defers action for at least 30 days.

• Review of draft bylaw revisions adding tourism references
• Grant request from Gamechangers for Juneteenth, Motown musical, and mental health seminar
• Grant request for 2nd Saturdays event in Urbanna
• Discussion of FY 23-24 budget request to County
• Proposal to request Board of Supervisors create a VA250 committee

The Economic Development Authority approved a grant for local events and adopted a revised draft of its bylaws. The board also approved committee assignments and accepted the treasurer's report.

• Approved $5,300 grant for Juneteenth and/or Motown-The Musical (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws draft, subject to County Attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved revised slate of committee member assignments (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled grant request for 2nd Saturdays

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to consider a VATI remittance request of $653,676.38 for the All Points Broadband project, along with routine approvals of minutes and treasurer's report. The agenda also includes updates on the Breezeline VATI closeout and the All Points project status.

• VATI remittance request for $653,676.38 from APB Partners Middlesex, LLC
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 meeting
• Approval of treasurer's report showing cash balance of $185,699.45 after March payments
• Final payments for Breezeline VATI project
• Broadband closeout report for Breezeline VATI

The Authority approved the first remittance for the release of low-level design for a 57-mile project. The Treasurer will request the necessary appropriation for these funds at the April Board of Supervisors meeting.

• Approved January 19, 2023 annual meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved first VATI remittance for low-level design release (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine reports, including operations, billing, and a partial financial audit. They will also consider a deed of easement for Wills/HRSD and a bill relief request from Mr. Raff. The board will enter a closed session to discuss a contract for electronic customer payment services.

• Wills / HRSD Deed of Easement (Pages 27-35)
• Mr. Raff Bill Relief Request (Pages 36-37)
• Closed session for contract award on electronic customer payment services
• Connection fee breakdown and outstanding connections (Pages 13-14)
• Financial audit report (partial) (Pages 17-26)

The Authority authorized the use of NexBill Pay as its online billing platform and approved an easement agreement with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. The board also approved six billing abatements and membership in the Virginia Rural Water Association, while denying one customer hardship relief request.

• Approved Consent Agenda and expenses totaling $1,045,952.23 (unanimous)
• Approved 6 billing abatements (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Deed of Easement and Assignment of Easement Rights (unanimous)
• Denied subscriber request for monthly billing relief (unanimous)
• Authorized joining the Virginia Rural Water Association (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with NexBill Pay for online bill payments (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission granted preliminary approval for a new retail store on Route 17 Business. Final approval is contingent upon review agency authorization and the addressing of staff and commission comments.

• Approved Major Site Plan #2023-02 for a 22,000 square foot retail store (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments: one to rename and update regulations for tourist homes as short-term rentals, and another to exempt swimming pools and related structures from accessory structure limits. The board will also consider budget supplement requests, a health insurance renewal, and various reports and resolutions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #2022-02 to replace 'Tourist Homes' with 'Short-Term Rentals' and add zoning requirements
• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #2023-01 to exempt swimming pools, decking, and equipment from accessory structure limits
• Budget Supplement Requests FY2023-27, FY2023-28, and FY2023-29
• Health Insurance Renewal for FY2024
• Resolution R-2023-04 on Multistate Opioid Settlement

The Board of Supervisors approved new regulations for short-term rentals and joined a multi-state opioid settlement. Other actions included approving a local VA250 planning committee and adopting a $10,000 sewer connection fee schedule.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment 2022-02 to regulate short-term rentals (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-04 to participate in multi-state opioid settlement (5-0)
• Adopted $10,000 sewer connection fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-03 to establish VA250 planning committee (5-0)
• Approved high deductible and Key 250 health care plans (5-0)
• Approved $29,500 environmental assessment for Topping sewer system (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment 2023-01 for swimming pool zoning exemption (5-0)
• Tabled Consociate Media proposal for social media consulting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three requests: two Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) exceptions and one zoning variance. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from a prior meeting. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• CBPA Exception 2022-32: pool, decking, steps at 175 Mizpah Rd, Locust Hill; 1,244 sq ft impervious; 50-ft RPA setback exception
• CBPA Exception 2022-43: rebuild house at 198 Montgomery Cove Rd, Deltaville; 2,442 sq ft impervious; 30-ft RPA setback reduction
• Variance 2023-01: 20.9-ft setback (14.1-ft reduction) at 11 Stove Point Rd, Deltaville
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from Aug 15, 2022

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three applications for zoning exceptions and variances. The board also held an organizational meeting to elect officers and establish a monthly meeting schedule.

• Elected Henry Easton as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Cathy Wilson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Marc Longest as Secretary (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CBPA Exception #2022-32 for a pool at 175 Mizpah Road (unanimous)
• Approved CBPA Exception #2022-43 for a house rebuild at 198 Montgomery Cove Road (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Application #2023-01 for a setback reduction at 11 Stove Point Road (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including reviewing its bylaws, considering grant requests from local organizations, creating committees, and preparing its FY 23-24 budget request to the county. The agenda also includes a request for the Board of Supervisors to establish a local committee for the VA250 American Revolution commemoration. The meeting will also include reports from the executive director and tourism staff.

• Bylaws review
• Grant requests from Gamechangers Organization, 2nd Saturdays/Urbanna Business Association, and En Plein Air Event
• Creation and appointments to EDA committees
• FY 23-24 budget request to county
• VA250 American Revolution commemoration committee request

The Economic Development Authority approved a new four-committee structure and passed a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors create a local VA 250 committee. The board deferred action on several grant requests pending further information and policy guidelines.

• Approved proposed committee structure for Tourism, Aquaculture/Agriculture/Forestry Industries, Community & Economic Development, and Workforce Development (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03 requesting Board of Supervisors authorize a local VA 250 committee (Unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (Unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented
• No action taken on Gamechangers grant request
• No action taken on 2nd Saturdays grant request
• No action taken on En Plein Air Event grant request

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting to review county revenue, expenditures, and alignment with the Board's strategic goals. The agenda consists of these three review items and is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of County Revenue
• Review of County Expenditures
• Review of Board of Supervisors Strategic Goals Alignment

The Board conducted a work session to review revenue estimates, capital improvements, and department expenditure requests. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on discussing potential employee salary increases and investment strategies.

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint work session to hear a budget request presentation from the school division. The agenda includes only this presentation and adjournment, with no other business items.

• School budget presentation by Dr. Tracy Seitz

The Board of Supervisors and School Board conducted a joint work session to review the FY24 budget presentation. The session included discussions on salary increases, electric buses, and Pre-K funding, followed by a tour of Middlesex High School. No substantive actions were taken by the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and student matters

Wetlands Board

The Board approved two applications for shoreline work on the Chesapeake Bay and Rappahannock River. Both approvals were granted unanimously with 18-month terms. Two other projects were noted as requiring no permits.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2022-2380 for 60' jetting replacement at 99 South Chesapeake BLVD (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2022-2294 for 56' Groin with 16' Spur at 1546 North End Rd as revised Jan 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to hear funding requests from various county agencies, departments, and organizations. The agenda lists presentations from the Registrar, Electoral Board, Social Services, and others, followed by a joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority and Planning Commission. This is a discussion and review session, not a final budget vote.

• Budget request from Registrar Melissa Welch
• Budget request from Electoral Board
• Budget request from Department of Social Services
• Budget request from Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation
• Joint meeting with Economic Development Authority and Planning Commission

The Board of Supervisors conducted a budget work session featuring presentations from various county departments and agencies. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved an amendment to rename 'Tourist Homes' to 'Short-Term Rentals' with stricter parking and violation rules. It also approved an amendment exempting swimming pools and related equipment from accessory structure limits. The commission additionally elected new officers and set a regular monthly meeting schedule.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2022-02 to rename Tourist Homes to Short-Term Rentals with modified off-street parking and violation rules (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2023-01 to exempt swimming pools and decking from accessory structure limitations (8-1)
• Elected Bev Butler as Chairman, R.D. Johnson as Vice Chairman, and Theresa Anderson as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Established monthly meetings for the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (Unanimous)
• Approved December 08, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget kick-off meeting to begin the FY2024 budget process. The board will receive budget request notebooks, hear preliminary expenditure projections from the County Administrator and staff, and discuss alignment with strategic goals. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Budget request notebooks distributed to Board of Supervisors
• Preliminary expenditure projections presented by County Administrator and Staff
• Board strategic goals alignment discussion
• Upcoming budget work sessions scheduled through March 7, 2023

The Board of Supervisors conducted a budget work session to review department requests, revenue estimates, and potential investment strategies. No formal votes were taken during this session; the meeting served as a review of proposed expenditures and funding gaps.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a work session

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and reports from constitutional officers and agencies. Key items include a school budget supplement request, a resolution for airport updates, contract addendums for engineering and cost-sharing agreements, and a boundary line adjustment with the Town of Urbanna. The board will also discuss a cigarette tax and make citizen appointments.

• Budget Supplement Request FY2023-27 for schools
• Resolution R-2023-02 for airport update
• Timmons contract addendum (pages 55-95)
• HRSD cost sharing agreement (pages 96-132)
• Town of Urbanna boundary line adjustments (pages 158-173)

The Board of Supervisors approved funding for the Topping and Deltaville sewer project phases and executed two cost-sharing agreements with HRSD for pump stations. They also authorized a boundary line adjustment process for the Town of Urbanna and amended an airport agreement regarding financial responsibilities.

• Approved $1,367,962.51 in disbursements and $455,575.05 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-26 for $1,825.89 (5-0)
• Approved procedural process for Town of Urbanna boundary line adjustment (4-1)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2023-27 for $13,669.20 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2023-02 releasing Delaware Corporation from certain airport funding obligations (4-1)
• Approved costs for Topping and three phases in Deltaville sewer project (5-0)
• Executed two HRSD cost-sharing agreements for Hartfield and Saluda sites (4-0)
• Reappointed Mr. Reed to the Economic Development Authority (4-0)

Electoral Board

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not contain records of decisions, votes, or outcomes from the meeting.

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will hold its annual organizational meeting, elect officers, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and consider a proposed third-party operation and maintenance agreement for the fuel facility. The agenda also includes approval of the November 28, 2022 minutes and public comment periods.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Determination of 2023 regular meeting dates
• Proposed 3rd party O&M for fuel facility
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022

The committee elected its chairman, vice chairman, and secretary for 2023. Members approved a motion to attend presentations from potential third-party fuel vendors. A proposal to set a recurring meeting schedule died for lack of a second.

• Elected Jamie Barnhardt as Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Richard Lewis as Vice Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Ann Jones as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with corrections to Russ Perkinson's comments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion for committee members to attend third-party fuel vendor presentations (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled decision on future meeting dates and times

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Authority held its annual meeting to elect leadership and establish a bi-monthly meeting calendar. The board also approved the November 2022 minutes and the November treasurer's report.

• Elected John Koontz as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Steve Barnette as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Ann Marie Ricardo as Treasurer (4-0)
• Elected Peggy Jordan as Secretary (4-0)
• Set bi-monthly meetings for the 3rd Thursday of every other month at 5:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers, adopt the 2023 meeting calendar, and consider its FY 23-24 budget request to the county. The board will also discuss bylaws revisions, create committees, and review a policy for event sponsorships. A resolution of appreciation for former member Gordon White is on the agenda.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer for 2023
• Consideration of FY 23-24 budget request to the county
• Discussion of bylaws revisions, including Section 2.11 on agenda items
• Creation and appointments to committees
• Resolution of appreciation for Gordon White, former long-term member/chair

The Economic Development Authority elected its 2023 leadership and approved the creation of an $80,000 CD. The board also authorized a plan to move savings account funds into Treasury Bills and Notes.

• Elected John Anzivino as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected James Reed as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Celane Roden as Secretary (unanimous)
• Re-elected William Cawthorn as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved establishing an $80,000 CD (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to plan moving savings funds to Treasury Bills/Notes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed James Reed as representative to the BOS/EDA Steering Committee

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will meet to consider proposed revisions to its abatement policy and rates/rules, an updated subscriber agreement, an amended easement agreement with Grey's Point Marina, several account revocation and suspension requests, and a budget transfer. The board will also receive construction and operations updates and discuss a meeting with the Board of Supervisors.

• Proposed revisions to Abatement Policy and Rates, Rules and Regulations
• Amended Easement Agreement – Grey's Point Marina
• Account revocation requests: Plasse, Regatta Point, Lovelace; suspension: Miller
• Budget Transfer Request FY2023-03
• Discussion – MWA meeting with Board of Supervisors

The Authority approved a stand-alone Water Bill Abatement Policy and updated its Rates, Rules and Regulations. The board also authorized a budget transfer of $258,486.97 from Connection Fees to Construction and approved several specific customer revocation requests.

• Approved expenses for checks 3428-3455 totaling $461,619.77 (Unanimous)
• Extended staff authority to make billing adjustments up to $150 for 6 months (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Water Bill Abatement Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to Rates, Rules and Regulations and Subscriber Agreement (Passed)
• Approved amended Easement Agreement for Grey’s Point Marina (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to use discretion on abatements under $500 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $258,486.97 from Connection Fees to Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Jim Nagy to Truist bank account and removing Betty Muncy (Passed)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, receiving the General Registrar's report, and organizing the board. The main substantive item is a review of the budget submission for fiscal year 2023/2024.

• Review Budget Submission FY 23/24
• Electoral Board Organization
• General Registrar Report

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes from the meeting.

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers, then conduct a public hearing on five applications for work in wetlands and coastal primary sand dune areas. The applications include pier, jetty, bulkhead, and rip rap projects on the Rappahannock, Piankatank, and Chesapeake Bay. The board will also consider old business regarding a groin installation.

• Wetlands Application #2022-0598: extend pier landward for ADA access at 623 Bayport Rd (Rappahannock River)
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2022-2378: replace 40' jetty at 73 South Chesapeake BLVD (Chesapeake Bay)
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2022-2379: replace 60' jetty and remove 15' jetty at 89 South Chesapeake BLVD (Chesapeake Bay)
• Wetlands Application #2022-2437: replace 338' timber bulkhead with 350' bulkhead at 471 Stove Point Rd (Piankatank River)
• Old Business: Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2022-2294: install 56' groin with 16' spur at 1546 North End Rd (Rappahannock River)

The Board elected its 2023 officers and approved four applications for shoreline stabilization and bulkhead replacement. One application was removed from the agenda by the agent, and one project was tabled.

• Elected Wesley Dolezal as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Monica Sanders as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved jetty replacement at 73 South Chesapeake BLVD (unanimous)
• Approved jetty replacement and removal at 89 South Chesapeake BLVD (unanimous)
• Approved bulkhead replacement at 471 Stove Point Rd with 12 SQFT mitigation fee (unanimous)
• Approved rip rap installation at 177 Ballantyne Drive with 400 SQFT mitigation fee (unanimous)
• Tabled groin installation application for 1546 North End Rd
• Removed pier extension application for 623 Bayport Rd from agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss and receive updates on several key topics, including sewer development, the Middlesex Water Authority, the Economic Development Authority, a dredging project, county building and grounds, and revenue and expenditures. The board will also establish strategic goals for the coming year. This is a work session, so no formal votes are expected.

• Sewer development updates from HRSD, Timmons Group, County Engineer, and County Administrator
• Middlesex Water Authority presentation by Greg Chambers and Janet Riggs
• Economic Development Authority presentation by Trent Funkhouser
• MPPDC dredging project presentation by Lewis Lawrence
• Revenue and expenditure discussion led by Matt Walker

The Board of Supervisors finalized committee appointments for 2023 and established strategic priorities focusing on tourism, infrastructure, and economic growth. The meeting included detailed progress reports on water and sewer projects, dredging, and airport improvements, though no formal votes on funding or contracts were recorded.

• Approved 2023 Committee Citizen Appointments as amended

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual meeting, elect officers, and set the 2023 meeting schedule. They will also consider a public hearing on a one-time 25% refund for 2022 personal property taxes on qualifying vehicles, and review the advisory 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda, reports, and appointments.

• Public hearing on ordinance for 25% refund of 2022 personal property taxes on qualifying vehicles
• 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (advisory)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Budget supplement requests for schools (FY23-22 & 23)
• Audit presentation and acceptance by Robinson, Farmer, Cox

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution requesting $11 million from the General Assembly for sewer projects in Deltaville, Hartfield, Topping, and Saluda. Other key actions included approving a one-time 25% personal property tax refund for qualifying 2022 vehicles and adopting the 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Adopted Resolution R-2023-01 requesting $11M for sanitary sewer projects (5-0)
• Approved one-time 25% personal property tax refund for qualifying 2022 vehicles (4-1)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Elected Lud H. Kimbrough, III as Chairman and Don R. Harris as Vice Chairman
• Approved $12,500 budget supplement for a Sheriff's vehicle (5-0)
• Adopted updated Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Jerry Crittenden to Economic Development Authority (4-1) and Mr. Schafer to Wetlands Board (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of Airport Grant Agreements CS0076-20 and CS0076-21 (5-0)