Middlesex County public meetings in 2024

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will hear a project update from All Points Broadband via Zoom and discuss a $25,000 Digital Opportunities grant. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes, treasurer reports, and establish its meeting calendar for 2025.

• Project update from Tom Innis of All Points Broadband on the line extension project
• Discussion of a $25,000 Digital Opportunities grant from Virginia DHCD
• Approval of minutes from August 15 and October 30, 2024
• Approval of treasurer reports and the 2024-2025 budget
• Setting the 2025 meeting schedule (quarterly on third Thursdays)

The Middlesex Broadband Authority approved its 2025 meeting calendar and accepted the treasurer's report and prior minutes. Updates were given on the broadband expansion project, including a new grant and outreach efforts, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 15 and October 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a special meeting with public hearings on two requests for Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBPA) exceptions. Each request seeks to allow impervious surfaces (pools and patios) within the 100-foot Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffer. The board will vote after hearing staff, applicants, and public comments.

• CBPA Exception 2024-27: Blair Wilson for Jaime & Faith Thorn at 2391 Remlik Dr, Urbanna – 1,593 sq ft impervious, 36.2-ft buffer exception.
• CBPA Exception 2024-28: Blair Wilson for Massie 898 LLC at 898 Stove Point Rd, Deltaville – 1,682 sq ft impervious, 27.6-ft buffer exception.
• Both properties are in different magisterial districts (Saluda and Pinetop).
• Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per individual speaker, 12 minutes for group representatives.
• Meeting also includes approval of November 18, 2024 minutes and other routine business.

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals approved two Chesapeake Bay Preservation District exceptions, allowing pool and patio construction within the 100-foot buffer. Both approvals included conditions such as recording a BMP agreement and obtaining permits within one year. The board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2024-27 for pool and patio at 2391 Remlik Drive (3-0)
• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2024-28 for pool and deck at 898 Stove Point Road (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of November 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a major site plan for a 199-foot communication tower on Warner Road and on the advisory 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY2026-2030. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports.

• Major Site Plan #2024-06: 199-foot monopole communication tower on 0.2296 acres adjacent to 2005 Warner Road, Urbanna, zoned Low Density Rural (Tax Map #19-44B)
• 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY2026-2030 (advisory, not a funding request)
• Approval of November 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Staff report notes tower meets setbacks, no FAA lighting required, no site lighting, and no parking due to unmanned facility

The Middlesex County Planning Commission approved Major Site Plan #2024-06 for a public communications tower near Warner Road, Urbanna, with conditions from state agencies, and also approved the 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2026-2030. Both approvals passed with eight votes and one abstention. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Major Site Plan #2024-06 for Milestone Towers BTS, Inc. (8-0-1)
• Approved 2025 Capital Improvements Plan FY 2026-2030 (8-0-1)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss budget requests for FY 24-25 and potential by-law amendments regarding meeting schedules. The board is also considering a façade grant and a business retention/expansion grant for The Wooden Pickle Café.

• Consideration of Façade Grant for The Wooden Pickle Café
• Consideration of Business Retention/Expansion Grant for The Wooden Pickle Café
• FY 24-25 Budget Request for County's Annual Budget
• Discussion of By-Laws Amendment for meeting dates and times
• Closed meeting to consider real property acquisition and Executive Director evaluation

The EDA unanimously approved a $10,000 Business Relocation/Expansion Grant for The Wooden Pickle Cafe, increasing the requested amount from $5,000 and setting aside the separate Facade Grant application. The grant supports the restaurant's relocation to a larger space in Town, including interior improvements and planned hiring. The EDA also approved submitting a level funding request to the County for FY 24-25.

• Approved $10,000 Business Relocation/Expansion Grant for The Wooden Pickle Cafe (unanimous)
• Set aside Facade Grant application for The Wooden Pickle Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved submitting level funding request to County for FY 24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes by acclimation
• Approved Treasurer's Report by acclimation

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will review three applications for shoreline stabilization and bulkhead replacement. The board will hold public hearings to discuss the proposed work on Mill Creek, Robinson Creek, and Meachims Creek.

• Application #2024-1924: Replace timber bulkhead with 223' vinyl bulkhead at 268 The Winding Trail
• Application #2024-2439: Construct 18' of rip rap revetment at 263 Cedar Pointe Dr
• Application #2024-2529: Construct 150' stone revetment and bank grading at 484 Mechams Cove Rd

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all three wetland applications on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote with a 3-year time frame. The projects include a vinyl bulkhead replacement on Mill Creek, a rip rap revetment on Robinson Creek, and a stone revetment with marsh sprigging on Mecham's Creek. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-1924 for a 223' vinyl bulkhead replacement on Mill Creek (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2439 for an 18' rip rap revetment on Robinson Creek (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2529 for a 150' stone revetment with marsh sprigging on Mecham's Creek (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to receive a report from the General Registrar. The board is scheduled to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2025/2026.

• Budget FY 25/26

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will consider several action items at its December 3 meeting, including a budget supplement for ARPA funds, a final ERP contract with Berry Dunn, and an amendment to the CAMA Vision software contract. The board will also hear reports from constitutional officers, VDOT, schools on a budget supplement for security equipment and food, and the airport. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property disposition and acquisition.

• Budget Supplement Request FY2025-21 – ARPA Appropriation
• Berry Dunn - ERP Contract (final)
• Approval for CAMA Vision Software Contract Amendment
• Schools Budget Supplement Request FY2025-22 for Security Equipment & Food
• MOU for Historic Courthouse Display Case

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will discuss unfinished business from prior meetings, including a courtesy vehicle recommendation and a proposed set of rules and regulations for Hummel Field. New business includes reviewing a major site plan submitted by Delaware Corp, a grant for an ADSB monitor, and appointing a new committee member. The committee will also consider whether the airport should be unattended on New Year's Day and prepare a slate of officers for the January 2025 meeting.

• Review of proposed Hummel Field Rules and Regulations
• Review of courtesy vehicle discussion
• Review of 1200Aero ADSB monitor grant
• Review of major site plan submitted by Delaware Corp
• Creation of a slate of officers for January 27, 2025 meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss grant approvals for The Wooden Pickle Café and a potential amendment to meeting bylaws. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and the Executive Director's performance evaluation.

• Consideration of Façade Grant for The Wooden Pickle Café
• Consideration of Business Retention/Expansion Grant for The Wooden Pickle Café
• Discussion of By-Laws Amendment regarding EDA meeting dates and times
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition
• Closed meeting for Executive Director annual evaluation

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will review financial statements through October 2024, operational updates, and a memorandum of understanding for utility lien filing. Updates on the Hideaway Point system expansion and the Coves at Wilton Creek expansion are also on the agenda. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: approve September 2024 minutes and FY25 financials through October
• Memorandum of Understanding with TACS for utility lien filing (pages 18-19)
• Hideaway Point system expansion update (pages 20-24)
• Coves at Wilton Creek system expansion update
• Reports on connection fee collections, billing summary, and billing adjustments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission (CIP Committee) will meet to score and discuss three capital improvement projects for the 2025 plan: a multi-use path in Deltaville, a placeholder for wastewater collection systems, and renovations to the RCE building. The wastewater project is on hold pending HRSD decisions, and the RCE improvements have a placeholder cost of $200,000. No public hearings or votes are scheduled; the meeting focuses on evaluation criteria and scoring.

• Deltaville Multi-Modal Transportation Project (Phase 1) – a $3.5 million multi-use path from Middlesex Rescue Squad to Greens Cove Road, with $2.5 million state funding and $1.0175 million county match
• Wastewater Collection Systems placeholder – estimated $27 million, currently paused with no start date, pending HRSD rebid of interceptor main in 3–5 years
• RCE Building Improvements – $200,000 placeholder for roof repairs and upgrades to the former school at 2780 General Puller Hwy, with $320,000 already budgeted for roof maintenance
• Commission will apply weighted evaluation criteria (life expectancy, population served, economic development, etc.) to each project

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting over two days to conduct a statewide risk-limiting audit of the results of the November 5, 2024 election, as required by Virginia law. The State Board of Elections will determine on November 18 whether the 1st Congressional District will also be audited.

• Statewide risk-limiting audit of the November 5, 2024 election results (Nov. 20)
• Potential 1st Congressional District risk-limiting audit, pending SBE decision (Nov. 21)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to revoke previously approved Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act exceptions for a vacant lot at 24 Lake Avenue, Deltaville. Applicants Tony and Julie Lauro, joined by Middlesex County, seek revocation of CBPA Exceptions 2021-11 and 2021-12 based on their written statement of abandonment and withdrawal of the project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2024.

• Public hearing on CBPA Exception 2024-24 to revoke exceptions 2021-11 and 2021-12
• Property at 24 Lake Avenue, Deltaville (parcels 41-39-13 & 14)
• Revocation requested by Tony and Julie Lauro joined by Middlesex County
• Related Virginia Supreme Court appeal (Cumberland v. Board of Supervisors) under advisement until Dec 2, 2024

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Major Site Plan #2024-05, submitted by Delaware Corporation, to approve construction of a new airport terminal building and associated improvements at 310 Plainview Road in Topping. The 4,400 sq ft terminal would replace an existing structure on a 62.6-acre Light Industrial-zoned parcel.

• Major Site Plan #2024-05 for new 4,400 sq ft airport terminal at 310 Plainview Road, Topping
• Property zoned Light Industrial (LI), Tax Map Parcel 30-110
• Includes parking lot, ramps, and taxiways as part of airport renovation
• Site plan fee of $500 submitted with application
• Staff report notes compliance with zoning and Chesapeake Bay Act requirements

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on four applications: a living shoreline with breakwater structures on the Piankatank River, two bulkhead/rip rap replacements on Meachim Creek and Urbanna Creek, and replacement of wooden groins with vinyl groins on the Rappahannock River. All projects are within the board's jurisdiction and require board approval.

• Application #2024-1583: Leonard Powell proposes a 575-linear-foot living shoreline with 7 Natrx breakwater structures and beach nourishment on the Piankatank River at Tranquility Lane (parcel 41-135).
• Application #2024-1955: Jason Holder seeks to remove and replace deteriorated timber bulkhead and install Class II rip rap on Meachim Creek at 560 Eubank Landing Road (parcel 30A(1)3).
• Application #2024-2048: Christopher Boland requests installation of 70 feet of rip rap revetment on eroded shoreline on Urbanna Creek at 44 Collie Lane (parcel 26A(2)6).
• Application #2024-2259: William Widhelm proposes replacing four low-profile wooden groins with vinyl groins on the Rappahannock River at 684 Felton Road (parcels 39A-2-3A & 4).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to repeal and replace the county's Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance to comply with updated state regulations. They will also discuss seven school budget supplement requests for FY2025, a change order for the Puller Center renovation, an airport fuel supplier contract with Titan, and a $25,000 broadband grant. The meeting includes approval of the consent agenda and various reports.

• Public hearing on ordinance repealing and replacing the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (pages 127-144)
• Seven school budget supplement requests for FY2025 (items 5.B.1-7)
• Puller Center change order discussed (Sheriff's Office report, page 56)
• Airport fuel supplier contract with Titan (pages 87-113)
• Digital Opportunity Planning Activities Grant $25,000 for Middlesex Broadband Authority (page 113)

Electoral Board

This meeting primarily consists of a call to order, a closed session under state code for privacy protection related to personal matters, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(4) of the Code of Virginia for protection of privacy of individuals

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to conduct the official canvass of the November 5, 2024, General Election. The board will also hold a closed session to address provisional ballots and discuss Election Day issues.

• Canvass for November 5, 2024 General Election
• Closed session regarding provisional ballots
• Discussion of Election Day issues

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will hold a special meeting to review and potentially approve a contract with Broadband Telecom. The board will also consider authorizing the company to pursue a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VAAPG) grant. An update on the All Points broadband project is scheduled. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Public comments
• Review and approval of contract with Broadband Telecom
• Authorization for Broadband Telecom to pursue VAAPG grant
• Update on All Points broadband project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the Saluda Collection System sewer project. No public hearings or votes are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion.

• Discussion of the Saluda Collection System sewer project

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will consider approving a Façade Grant and a Business Retention/Expansion Grant for The Wooden Pickle Café, as well as renewing an annual tourism marketing contract with startsmall.THINKBIG! Marketing. Members will also hear a presentation from VHB Consulting Engineers on a Working Waterfront/RAISE Grant and continue discussion of a proposed Community Loan Fund.

• Consideration of Façade Grant – The Wooden Pickle Café
• Consideration of Business Retention/Expansion Grant – The Wooden Pickle Café
• Consideration of renewal of Individual Services Contract for Tourism/Economic Development Marketing with startsmall.THINKBIG! Marketing
• Guest speaker Richard Wiatt, VHB Consulting Engineers – Working Waterfront/RAISE Grant presentation
• Old Business: Community Loan Fund discussion

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will hold a meeting on October 19, 2024, to discuss and appoint new Officers of Election. The agenda consists of call to order, new business regarding appointments, and adjournment.

• New Officer of Election Appointments

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet to review and discuss proposed Rules and Regulations for Hummel Field Airport. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Review and discussion of proposed Rules and Regulations for Hummel Field Airport

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on an application to install a living shoreline at 823 Timberneck Rd on the Rappahannock River. The proposal includes a Quick Reef sill, backfill with clean sand, and planting Spartina Alterniflora. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Wetlands Application #2024-1209 by Carl Wentzel III for a living shoreline with Quick Reef sill, sand backfill, and Spartina Alterniflora at 823 Timberneck Rd (Tax Map Parcel #41-105) on the Rappahannock River

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear a public hearing on a special exception application for a new public communications facility (cell tower) at 2005 Warner Road in Urbanna. Other decisions include approving contracts for a phone and cabling system, considering a fee waiver for a sports complex bathroom addition, and reviewing multiple budget supplement requests for projects such as debt service, sports complex lighting, Broad Creek, Whiting Creek dredging, and fire department grants. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition.

• Public hearing on Special Exception #2024-01 for a Verizon Wireless tower at 2005 Warner Road (Tax Map #19-44B)
• Contract approval for phone and cabling system (pages 114-180 of agenda packet)
• Fee waiver for sports complex addition/bathroom
• Budget supplement requests: FY2025-9 (debt service), FY2025-10 (sports complex lighting donation), FY2025-11 (Broad Creek), FY2025-12 (Whiting Creek dredging), FY2025-13 (fire department aid)
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property (Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(8))

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to discuss new business including the appointment of two committee members, introduction of a new airport manager, and review of proposed changes to airport rules and hangar lease agreements, including a hangar rent increase. They will also address unfinished business regarding a courtesy vehicle at Hummel Field and discuss the upcoming Wings, Wheels, and Keels event.

• Review of proposed changes to Airport rules and Hangar lease agreement, including hangar rent increase
• Introduction of Richard Lewis as new Airport Manager
• Appointment of Maribeth Culbertson and Eric Deagle to the Airport Committee
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Discussion of Wings, Wheels, and Keels event on September 28, 2024

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hear a guest speaker on the Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, discuss the Community Loan Fund, and consider entering a closed session to discuss acquiring real property for a public boat ramp and other marine projects. The board will also receive reports on tourism, committees, and the BOS/EDA steering committee.

• Guest speaker Michael Purello, P.E., on GO Virginia Region 6 entrepreneurial ecosystem project
• Old business: discussion of Community Loan Fund program modeled after Gloucester
• Possible closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to consider acquiring real property for a public boat ramp
• Tourism report and upcoming Tourism Action Plan workshops (Sept. 17 and Oct. 22)
• BOS/EDA Steering Committee update on surplus property and data center water concerns

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold a public hearing on proposed rate changes, including an installment payment plan for residential connection fees (with interest at WSJ prime plus 2%), a new bulk water sales policy ($55/month or $0.01/gallon), and new fire system connection fees (ranging from $60,000 to $180,000). The board will also review consent items (July minutes and FY25 financials), hear operational reports, and discuss system expansions at Hideaway Point and Coves at Wilton Creek.

• Public hearing on installment plan for connection fees (50% paid over 4 years with interest at WSJ prime + 2%)
• Proposed bulk water sales policy: $55/month for users under 4,000 gallons, $0.01/gallon for large users
• New fire system connection fees: 3" - $60,000, 4" - $90,000, 6" - $130,000, 8" - $180,000
• Consent agenda: approval of July 17, 2024 minutes and FY25 financials through August 2024
• Update on Hideaway Point and Coves at Wilton Creek system expansions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a special exception request for a public communications facility. The body will also discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding public water and sewer utility connections.

• Special Exception #2024-01: Construction of a wireless tower and facilities for Milestone Towers and Verizon Wireless adjacent to 2005 Warner Road
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to address utility connections to public water and sewer

The Planning Commission approved Special Exception #2024-01, allowing Milestone Towers and Verizon Wireless to construct a public communications tower and associated facilities on Tax Map #19-44B near 2005 Warner Road, Urbanna. The vote was 8 yes, 2 no, and 1 abstain. The approval includes conditions requiring compliance with zoning and building codes and final Major Site Plan approval. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Special Exception #2024-01 for a communications tower (8-2-1)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board meets to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a report from the General Registrar, and discuss new business including appointments of new Officers of Election, assignment confirmations with party chairs, officer training, and POPs. Following adjournment, the board will conduct its annual polling place survey around the county.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Appointment of new Officers of Election
• Officer of Election assignments and party chair confirmation
• Officer of Election training discussion
• Annual polling place survey after adjournment

The Middlesex County Electoral Board approved minutes from prior meetings, accepted new Officer of Election applications, and authorized Director of Elections Welch to stand in for board members at CAP machine programming. The board also discussed election preparations including absentee ballot mailing, a Risk Limiting Audit, and training sessions.

• Approved minutes from April 11, April 29, May 14, June 18, June 24, and July 2, 2024 meetings (Chairman Placilla abstained for May 14)
• Approved all new Officer of Election applications (motion carried unanimously)
• Appointed DOE Welch to stand in for EB members at CAP programming (motion carried unanimously)
• Held closed executive session for personnel discussion (10:59 AM - 11:20 AM)

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on three applications: a 160x10x5 ft riprap revetment on Bush Park Creek, a 60x8 ft marsh toe on Robinson Creek, and an 8x110 ft marsh toe on Robinson Creek. A discussion on Living Shorelines and Grants is also scheduled.

• Wetlands Application #2024-1540: 160'x10'x5' riprap revetment on Bush Park Creek at 833 Belle Aire Dr (Tax Map Parcel #39 (14) 23).
• Wetlands Application #2024-1592: 60'x8' marsh toe on Robinson Creek at 228 Kilmer Dr (Tax Map Parcel #19C (5) 37).
• Wetlands Application #2024-1613: 8'x110' marsh toe on Robinson Creek at 224 Kilmer Dr (Tax Map Parcel #19C (5) 38).
• Discussion - Living Shorelines and Grants (MPPDC).
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024.

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved three wetland applications, each by a 5-0 vote, with a 3-year time frame for completion. The projects include a riprap revetment on Bush Park Creek and two marsh toes on Robinson Creek. The board also heard a presentation on the Fight the Flood grant program from MPPDC representative Curt Smith.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-1540 for a 160'x10'x5' riprap revetment on Bush Park Creek (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-1592 for a 60'x8' marsh toe on Robinson Creek (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-1613 for an 8'x110' marsh toe on Robinson Creek (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget supplement requests for several contracts and grants. The meeting includes updates on the Waterfront Grant Project and Broad Creek dredging, as well as citizen appointments for the BZA and Wetlands Board.

• Budget supplement requests for Seaward Contract, Airport ALP Grant, and Byrne Grant
• Budget supplement for Bowman/HRSD change order
• VPPSA Hub and Spoke Project discussion
• Citizen appointments for BZA (Saluda District) and Wetlands Board (Saluda District)
• Closed session regarding public real property and personnel matters

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors met on September 3, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, minutes from August 6, 2024, disbursements, and payroll. The board also approved four budget supplement requests, including a Seaward contract, an Airport ALP grant, a Byrne grant, and a Bowman/HRSD change order. Citizen appointments were made for Iris Lassiter and to the BZA and Wetlands Board for the Saluda District. The board also discussed the VPPSA Hub and Spoke Project and received reports from constitutional officers and staff.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, disbursements, and payroll
• Approved FY2025-6 Seaward Contract budget supplement
• Approved FY2025-7 Airport ALP Grant Appropriation
• Approved FY2025-8 Byrne Grant Appropriation
• Approved FY2025-5 Bowman/HRSD Change Order and fund appropriation
• Appointed Iris Lassiter to a citizen vacancy
• Appointed to BZA (Saluda District)
• Appointed to Wetlands Board (Saluda District)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss infrastructure grants, sewer standards, and park naming. Key actions include a proposal to partner with Gloucester and Mathews counties for EV charging infrastructure.

• Proposal to install 2 level-two EV charging stations at the Courthouse Complex in Saluda with a $12,000 county match
• Discussion on naming the new children's playground at Cook's Corner, funded by $311,000 in total grants and county funds
• Review of water and sewer hookup requirements for commercial and residential developments
• Discussion of Clean Water Revolving Loan Allocations and ARPA grants
• Review of Zoning, Subdivision, and Planning Ordinances

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex County Broadband Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from April 18, 2024, and the Treasurer's reports, including the 2024-2025 budget. Old business includes a project update via Zoom and a groundbreaking update. New business features a discussion on 'What's next for the Broadband Authority,' postponed from the April meeting.

• Approval of the 2024-2025 budget
• Project update from Tom Innis via Zoom
• Groundbreaking update
• Discussion on 'What's next for the Broadband Authority'

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is discussing the acquisition of real property for a public boat ramp and other marine projects. The board is also developing a small business revolving loan program based on a model used in Gloucester.

• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition for a public boat ramp
• Proposal to create a revolving loan program for small businesses
• Discussion of a $15,000 annual subscription for Placer AI event analysis
• Management of a $52,000 maturing CD and $47,000 annual County contribution
• Report on the Visit Widget app reaching 5,000 downloads

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on two wetlands applications: one for a pier with L-head and mooring piles on Wilton Creek, and another for revetment on LaGrange Creek. The board will also approve minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. No old or new business is listed.

• Wetlands Application #2024-1169: Patricia Kay Hunter Living Trust proposes an 87'x5' open pile pier, 11'x14' L-head with 8' flare, and three mooring piles on Wilton Creek at Wilton Coves Drive.
• Wetlands Application #2024-1445: Dean Leistra, Jr. proposes installing 87 LF and 140 LF revetment on LaGrange Creek at 263 Burch Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting.

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Special Exception #2024-01, a request to construct a 195-foot public communications tower on a 0.23-acre lease area adjacent to 2005 Warner Road in Urbanna. The commission will also consider approving the July 11, 2024, meeting minutes. Staff recommends approval of the special exception with conditions.

• Public hearing on Special Exception #2024-01 for a 195-foot monopole cell tower and associated facilities (Verizon Wireless) on Tax Map #19-44B, near 2005 Warner Road, Urbanna
• Staff report recommends approval with conditions including compliance with zoning criteria and final Major Site Plan approval

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will consider a county sewer discussion involving Timmons and Clean Water Revolving Loan Funds & ARPA Grant, and hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment to relocate campgrounds from Waterfront Commercial to a Special Exception use. Other items include budget supplements for the Sheriff's Office renovation and a VRA bond, Smart Scale road improvements, and citizen appointments.

• County Sewer Discussion with Ken Turner and Clean Water Revolving Loan Funds & ARPA Grant (pages 92-122)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment #2024-04 to move campgrounds under Special Exceptions in Article 10
• Budget Supplement FY2025-4 for VRA Bond – Sheriff's Office Renovation (pages 163-166)
• Resolution R-2024-008 supporting Smart Scale road improvements (page 62)
• Buddy Park Contract and Purchase of John Deere lawnmowers (pages 156-159)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will consider an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) grant request already approved by the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes introduction of a new Airport Manager and a report from the manager on airport business. The committee will approve minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting and take public comments.

• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) grant request approved by Board of Supervisors (unfinished business)
• Introduction of new Airport Manager
• Report from Airport Manager on items of airport business

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will receive tourism and treasurer reports, discuss a revolving loan fund for small businesses, and then enter a closed meeting to consider acquiring real property for a public boat ramp and other marine-related projects. No new business is scheduled. The meeting also includes committee updates and public comment.

• Closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition for a public boat ramp and marine economic development projects
• Discussion of loan programs, including a potential revolving loan fund for small businesses (old business)
• Tourism report reviewing visitor data and marketing efforts
• Treasurer's report for June (financial update)
• Committee reports on tourism, aquaculture, business development, workforce, and infrastructure

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will elect officers for the coming year and approve consent items including minutes and FY24 financials. Reports will cover operations, billing, and connection fee collections. New business includes updates on system expansions at Hideaway Point and Coves at Wilton Creek, a FY25 insurance renewal, a connection fee progress payment proposal, and a policy for building fire protection systems.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
• Hideaway Point System Expansion Update
• Coves at Wilton Creek System Expansion Update
• FY25 Insurance Renewal
• Connection Fee Progress Payment Proposal and policy for building fire protection systems

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance Amendment #2024-04. This amendment would change the regulation of campgrounds in the Waterfront Commercial district by moving them from a permitted use to a special exception. The change is intended to provide more oversight for future campground requests.

• Public hearing for Ordinance Amendment #2024-04 regarding waterfront commercial campgrounds
• Approval of May 09, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider budget supplement requests for fire department aid and an emergency shelter grant. The meeting also includes discussions on an opioid grant proposal, the airport layout plan, and a VDOT update regarding Norris Bridge.

• Budget supplement request for Annual Fire Department Aid
• Budget supplement request for Emergency Shelter Grant
• Opioid Resolution R-2024-006
• Commonwealth’s Attorney renovation contract with Haley Builders
• VDOT Norris Bridge update

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will conduct public hearings regarding five wetland applications. These proposals involve installing groins, living shorelines, and bulkheads along local rivers and creeks.

• Application #2024-0521: Timber groin modifications at 156 Piney Point Rd
• Application #2024-0643: Living shoreline installation at 542 Shore Dr
• Application #2024-0977: Riprap and marsh sill creation at 869 Stove Point Rd
• Application #2024-1009: Vinyl bulkhead installation at 18210 General Puller Hwy
• Application #2024-1054: Armor stone revetment and beach nourishment at 160 Heritage Point Rd

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board meeting on July 2, 2024, consists of a call to order and an executive session. This closed session will address the performance of a public body appointee and personnel privacy.

• Executive session regarding performance of a public body appointee

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the FY 24-25 budget and discuss small business loan programs. A closed meeting is also scheduled to consider real property acquisition for a public boat ramp.

• Review of the FY 24-25 budget
• Discussion of small business loan programs
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition for a public boat ramp
• Committee appointments for the IB&I Sites Committee

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will hold a meeting at the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The agenda includes a registrar's report and a closed session regarding the protection of individual privacy.

• Closed session regarding protection of personal privacy
• Registrar's report

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to canvass the results of the June 18, 2024 Dual Party Primary Elections. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding provisional ballots and discussion of election day issues.

• Canvass for June 18, 2024 Dual Party Primary Elections
• Closed session regarding provisional ballots
• Discussion of Election Day Issues

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss a change order involving Bowman and HRSD. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of change order with Bowman & HRSD

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will hold public hearings for six applications regarding shoreline stabilization and waterfront structures. These requests involve work within the board's jurisdiction on waterways including Cores Creek and the Piankatank River.

• Living Shoreline installation at 1178 Providence Rd
• Pier reconstruction on Schooner Point Dr
• Installation of a 180' vinyl seawall at 154 Goodes Pt Rd
• Living Shoreline installation at 862 Bland Point Rd
• Replacement of a 90' wooden bulkhead at 1674 North End Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider the FY 24-25 Budget Appropriation Resolution and a school budget supplement request. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Davenport loan options and Mill Creek dredging.

• FY 24-25 Budget Appropriation Resolution
• $1,500 Master Gardeners Grant acceptance
• Davenport loan options and contract for services
• Broad Creek No Wake Ordinance amendment hearing
• School budget supplement request FY 2024-18

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority is meeting to review the draft FY 24-25 budget, discuss grant programs, and consider a highway marker grant for Antioch Baptist Church. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss acquiring property for a public boat ramp and other marine-related projects. The agenda includes routine reports and committee updates.

• Antioch Baptist Church DHR Highway Marker Grant by EDA
• EDA Grant Programs – Events Sponsorships, New/Expanded Business Incentives, Façade/Site Improvements
• FY 24-25 Budget review
• Closed meeting to consider real property acquisition for a public boat ramp and marine projects
• Committee appointments to fill vacancy on IB&I Sites Committee

Middlesex Water Authority

The Water Authority is meeting to review the proposed FY25 budget and insurance renewals. The board will also receive updates on system expansions at Hideaway Point and the Coves at Wilton Creek.

• FY 25 Proposed Budget
• FY25 Insurance Renewal
• Hideaway Point System Expansion Update
• Coves at Wilton Creek System Expansion Update
• Draft Consumer Confidence Report

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to receive the General Registrar's report and consider new Officer of Election appointments. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• New Officer of Election appointments under New Business
• General Registrar Report from Melissa D. Welch

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetland permit applications for bulkhead replacement, nourishment, and rip-rap revetments along local creeks and rivers. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss one old business item. All applications are within the board's jurisdiction and involve residential shoreline modifications.

• Application #2024-0167: Replace 62 linear feet of bulkhead with vinyl on Piankatank River, 784 Shore Drive
• Application #2024-0364: Nourishment and sprigging on Robinson Creek, 108 Kilmer Dr
• Application #2024-0437: 150'x6'x10' rip-rap revetment with splash apron on Meachim Creek, 355 Windy Creek Dr
• Application #2024-0487: Install 75' of rip-rap revetment on Perkins Creek, 122 Hampstead Ave
• Old Business #2024-0315: Replace 36' bulkhead with vinyl on Rappahannock River, 274 Riverside Dr

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two requests to build pools and pool aprons within the 100-foot Chesapeake Bay Preservation District buffer. Both applications seek exceptions to impervious area limits and Resource Protection Area setback requirements.

• CBPA Exception No. 2024-10: Request for 695 sq ft of impervious area and 64.1 ft setback exception at 55 Stone Shores Drive, Urbanna
• CBPA Exception No. 2024-14: Request for 965 sq ft of impervious area and 29.2 ft setback exception at 419 Jackson Farm Road, Deltaville

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #2024-01, which proposes adding a new zoning district, Article 13A, Resort Manufactured Homes Community (RMHC), as a subcategory to the existing Article 13, Manufactured Homes. The amendment has been revised to add general standards, design criteria, and conditions. The commission will also review and adopt amendments to its by-laws and discuss initiating an ordinance amendment to relocate campgrounds from permitted to special exception uses in Waterfront Commercial districts.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #2024-01 to create RMHC zoning district
• Review and adoption of by-law amendments initiated March 14, 2024
• Discussion on initiating ordinance amendment to make campgrounds special exception uses in Waterfront Commercial
• Approval of agenda and minutes from March 14, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss Sheriff Office financing and a contract with Norman Company, Inc. The agenda also includes updates on the Broad Creek Dredge Project and bids for abandoned vessels.

• Sheriff Office financing discussion
• Contract approval with Norman Company, Inc.
• Broad Creek Dredge Project update
• Bids for Abandoned & Derelict Vessels
• Enteros Design, PC proposal for RCE Renovation

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to receive the General Registrar's report and consider new Officer of Election appointments. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy or budget items listed.

• New Officer of Election appointments under New Business

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to deliberate on, revise if necessary, and adopt the FY24 budget. This includes decisions regarding school budgets and county tax rates.

• Adoption of County Budget, School Budgets, and Tax Rates for FY24

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will review a draft FY 24-25 budget, receive updates on the county dredging program and EDA grant programs, and discuss a prospective application for the Abandoned & Derelict Boat Removal Grant Program. The board will also hear from guest speakers on a historical highway marker dedication and local croquet and lawn bowling clubs. A closed meeting is planned to discuss real property acquisition for a public boat ramp and other marine-related projects, as well as a vacant EDA position.

• Draft FY 24-25 budget to be distributed at meeting
• Update on County Dredging Program
• Update on EDA Grant Programs: Events Sponsorships, New/Expanded Business Incentives, Façade/Site Improvements
• Prospective application for Abandoned & Derelict Boat Removal Grant Program
• Closed meeting to consider acquisition of real property for public boat ramp and other marine-related projects

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business including a VATI extension letter and CAP for APR. The main new business item is a discussion on 'What's next for the Broadband Authority,' following up on prior concerns about deployment delays and future planning.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024
• Treasurer's reports postponed
• Discussion of VATI extension letter and CAP for APR
• New business: 'What's next for the Broadband Authority'
• Next meeting set for August 15, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the presentation of the proposed County Budget, School Budget, and proposed County Tax Rates. A public hearing is scheduled to receive community comments on these proposals.

• Presentation of Proposed County Budget
• Presentation of Proposed School Budget
• Presentation of Proposed County Tax Rates
• Public hearing for budget comments
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the General Registrar's report, and conduct new business including a VEBA report, officer of election appointments, and election planning. Election planning includes setting the canvass date, officer assignments for a closers pilot, and training. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss the election security plan and locality election security standard.

• VEBA Report by Lynda Muller and Barbara Cockrell
• Officer of Election Appointments
• Set Canvass date
• Officer of Election Assignments – Closers pilot
• Closed meeting: Election Security Plan and Locality Election Security Standard

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on two wetland applications. The first is a proposal by MAC Bros, LLC for Bush Park Camping Resort to remove a finger pier, boat ramp, and jetties and install a new concrete boat ramp, jetties, and fixed docks on Bush Park Creek. The second is a proposal by Delta Marine Construction for Joseph Heyman to remove and replace a bulkhead on the Rappahannock River.

• Wetlands Application #2024-0233: Remove finger pier, boat ramp, and jetties; install new 30'x60' concrete boat ramp, 62' and 60' low-profile jetties, and two 6'x72' fixed docks at 724 Bushy Park Rd (Tax Map Parcel #39-17)
• Wetlands Application #2024-0315: Remove and replace 36' bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead at 274 Riverside Dr (Tax Map Parcel #41(49)24)
• Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per individual speaker and 12 minutes for group representatives

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Rezoning #2024-01, which proposes reclassifying approximately 75 acres from Low Density Rural to Light Industrial zoning at and adjacent to 310 Plainview Road in Topping. The board will also discuss Ordinance Amendment 2024-02, a proposed change that would add publicly owned airports and aircraft-related services as permitted uses under the new light industrial classification. Additionally, supervisors will review routine agency reports, grant resolutions, and planning updates before entering closed session for real property acquisition discussions.

• Public hearing on Rezoning #2024-01 to reclassify ~75 acres at and adjacent to 310 Plainview Road from Low Density Rural to Light Industrial zoning
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 2024-02 to add publicly owned airports and aircraft services as permitted uses in the Light Industrial zone
• Review of ADV Resolution R-2024-003 regarding a VMRC boat grant
• Land Transfer Resolution R-2024-004 for county property transfer
• Planning update on the Deltaville Shared Multipurpose Path and MPPDC updates on the Mill Creek Boat Ramp and Broad Creek dredging contract

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors held a work session to receive an update from local schools on state funding. Updates on state education allocations inform how local schools plan resources for the upcoming academic year. No formal votes or policy actions were scheduled, with budget and tax rate discussions set for April hearings.

• Work session item: Schools update on state funding

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has scheduled two budget review sessions: one with the School Board and another with Mickey Sampson. No policy changes, funding allocations, or public hearings are listed for this meeting. The session follows standard call-to-order procedures before adjourning.

• Budget review with the Middlesex County School Board at 9:05 a.m.
• Budget review with Mickey Sampson at 10:00 a.m.
• Scheduled adjournment following reviews

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear committee reports, and address unfinished and new business. Key items include a zoning change approval by the Zoning Commission, an ALP update and unsolicited proposal from Delaware Corp., and a discussion of an Advanced Air Mobility Grant. Public comments are scheduled.

• Zoning change approval by Zoning Commission
• Charlie Beam ALP update and Unsolicited Proposal Delaware Corp.
• Advanced Air Mobility Grant available

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss updates on the county dredging program, EDA grant programs, and a prospective application for the Abandoned & Derelict Boat Removal Grant Program. The board will also hear reports on tourism, marketing, and various committee activities. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and the treasurer's report, but the main focus is on economic development initiatives.

• Update on County Dredging Program, including Broad Creek
• Discussion of EDA Grant Programs: Events Sponsorships, New/Expanded Business Incentives, Façade/Site Improvements
• Prospective application for Abandoned & Derelict Boat Removal Grant Program
• Tourism/Marketing report by Ms. Law
• Treasurer's report for February

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority is meeting to review financial reports and discuss a preliminary loan for a lead service line inventory. The board will also consider a time extension for connection fee rate increases and the expansion of the Coves at Wilton Creek system.

• Preliminary loan acceptance for Lead Service Line Inventory
• Discussion on Coves at Wilton Creek System Expansion
• Blake Easement Option proposal
• Time extension for Connect Fee Rate Increase
• Closed session regarding engineering services public contract

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive an update regarding state budget action on a 3% COLA. Members will also review the reconciled budget and determine if further work sessions or public hearings are needed for school and county budgets and proposed tax rates.

• Update on State budget action (3% COLA)
• Reconciled budget review
• Consideration of Public Hearing on School and County Budgets and Proposed Tax Rates

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five items: a major site plan for a boat, RV, and camper storage yard; a new zoning district for resort manufactured homes; a rezoning of 75 acres to Light Industrial; and two ordinance amendments related to airport uses and height restrictions. The commission will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Major Site Plan #2024-01: Boat, RV and Camper Storage Yard on Burrells Marina Road (6.23 acres, LDR zoning)
• Ordinance Amendment #2024-01: New zoning district Article 13A, Resort Manufactured Homes Community (RMHC)
• Rezoning #2024-01: ~75 acres at 310 Plainview Road, Topping, from LDR to Light Industrial (LI)
• Ordinance Amendment 2024-02: Add publicly owned airports and aircraft services to LI permitted uses
• Ordinance Amendment 2024-03: Modify height restrictions in Airport Overlay District

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on five wetlands permit applications for projects including bulkheads, living shorelines, and beach nourishment. The board will also approve minutes from its February meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Chesapeake Bay Partners Norview LLC: remove boat ramp, install 130 LF bulkhead and living shoreline on Broad Creek (Parcels 41-167 & 41-59-4, 18691 General Puller Hwy)
• Shaaron Brown: living shoreline behind existing rock sill on Robinson Creek (Parcel 19-213C, 855 Browns Lane)
• Donald Hatchett: restoration of 142' revetment (112' existing, 30' proposed) on Jackson Creek (Parcel 40(43)1, 184 Norton Lane)
• Kilmers Point Citizens Association: beach nourishment and sprigging on Rappahannock River (Parcel 19C(1)A 18A, Remlik Dr)
• Leslie Stone: living shoreline with oyster reefs, backfill, marsh grass on Moores Creek (Parcel 40-82-39, 156 Wooldridge Cove Rd)

Board of Supervisors

The meeting primarily consists of agency reports and administrative updates. The Board will discuss school budget supplement requests and a grant regarding abandoned or derelict vessels.

• School Budget Supplement Request FY 2024-16
• Discussion on Abandoned/Derelict Vessel Grant
• Budget Supplement Requests FY2024-24 & 25
• Unsolicited Proposal – Mark Flynn
• Resource International and Landfill – Bob Hundley

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the protection of individuals' privacy in personal matters not related to public business. The agenda includes only this closed session, other items, and adjournment, with no public business items listed.

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

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board is meeting to canvass the results of the March 5, 2024 dual party primary elections, discuss election day issues, and hold a closed session to consider provisional ballots as allowed by Virginia law. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Canvass for March 5, 2024 Dual Party Primary Elections
• Closed session on provisional ballots under Section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia
• Discussion of Election Day Issues

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning amendment affecting Hummel Field. The proposal includes rezoning airport property and adjoining parcels from low density residential to light industrial, adding airports as a permitted use in the light industrial district, and adjusting horizontal obstruction-free setbacks from the runway. The committee will take public comments on these items.

• Rezoning parcels 30-20-3, 30-110E, and 30-110 (310 Plainview Rd.) from LDR to LI
• Text amendment to add airports as permitted use in LI district (Section 12-3)
• Text amendment to modify Sections 14-2, 3, and 22.2 for airport overlay district
• Application fees: $1,251 for rezoning, $400 each for ordinance amendments
• Public comments allowed: 3 minutes per individual, 12 minutes for groups

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint work session. Dr. Tracy Seitz is scheduled to present information regarding high school renovations.

• High School Renovations

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hear from a marine industry speaker on dredging and related economic development, receive updates on tourism and the county dredging program, and consider a loan restructuring request from the Middlesex Water Authority. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss acquiring real property for a marine-related project and disposing of surplus public property. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Guest speaker Bryan Miller of Miller Marine on dredging and marine-related economic development
• Middlesex Water Authority (MWA) water system status update and EDA loan restructuring request
• County Dredging Program update under Old Business
• Closed meeting to consider acquisition of real property for marine-related project and disposition of surplus public property
• Draft letter to Board of Supervisors on planning and zoning matters

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review expenditures and discuss alignment with Capital Improvement and Strategic Goals. Additionally, the school system will present its budget request.

• Review of Expenditures
• Discussion of Capital Improvement & BOS Strategic Goals alignment
• School presentation of School’s Budget request

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on two wetland permit applications: one to replace a wooden bulkhead and dredge a channel on Hunton Creek, and another to replace three timber groins on the Piankatank River. The board will also approve minutes from its January 9, 2024 meeting.

• Wetlands Application #2023-0681 by Mac Bros LLC for Hunton Creek Improvement Assoc.: replace 240'x3' wooden bulkhead with 240'x5' vinyl bulkhead and maintenance dredge, Hunton Creek, Tax Map Parcel #40-9-5
• Wetlands Application #2023-1137 by Mark Sowers: replace three timber groins with three low-profile groins, Piankatank River, Tax Map Parcel #43(5)7A, 383 Twiggs Ferry Rd.
• Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per individual speaker, 12 minutes for group representatives

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a major site plan for a new retail store. The commission will also hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and establish a regular meeting schedule.

• Major Site Plan #2023-10: 10,640 square foot retail store at 2022 Greys Point Road, Topping
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Establishment of regular monthly meeting date, time, and place

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several budget supplement requests and agency reports. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of a 2.85-acre portion of land at Hummel Airport.

• Public hearing for the sale of 2.85 acres at Tax Map 30-110 (Hummel Airport)
• Budget Supplement Request FY 2024-23
• Budget Supplement Request FY 2024-21 ($36,132.00 for Hartfield tower repairs)
• Budget Supplement Request FY 2024-22 ($234,173.94 for Hummel Field runway lighting)
• VPPSA Disposal Service Agreement discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review budget requests from Mike Hurd and Kevin Gentry regarding Information Technology. The session also includes aligning preliminary agency and department requests with the Board’s Strategic Budget Goals and Objectives.

• Mike Hurd budget request
• Kevin Gentry Information Technology budget request
• Preliminary Budget alignment of Agency and Department requests

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session to review updates from the County Administrator. Various local agencies, organizations, and departments will present their budget requests for consideration.

• Budget update from County Administrator
• Budget requests from the Sheriff’s Office
• Budget requests from Middlesex Public Library
• Budget requests from Economic Development Authority
• Budget requests from various local agencies and organizations

Airport Committee

The committee will receive an update on runway lighting installation and a presentation of the proposed Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Members will also discuss courtesy and rental car options and appoint the 2024 slate of officers.

• Runway lighting installation update
• Airport Manager update from Charlie Beam
• Discussion regarding courtesy and rental cars
• Presentation of proposed ALP by Oscar Barber
• 2024 slate of officers committee appointment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and set a meeting schedule. The body will also conduct public hearings regarding two requests for exceptions to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District zoning ordinance.

• CBPA Exception No. 2023-39: 1,003 sq ft impervious area and 41-foot RPA setback exception at 120 John E. Wright Drive
• CBPA Exception No. 2024-01: 2,018 sq ft impervious area and 78.1-foot RPA setback exception at 468 Tranquility Lane
• Election of officers and Secretary
• Establishment of regular monthly meeting date, time, and place

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget kick-off meeting to review strategic goals and preliminary department expenditure requests for Fiscal Year 2025. The session also includes discussion regarding an Aqua rate increase.

• Discussion and consideration of Aqua rate increase
• Review of Board’s Strategic Budget Goals and Objectives FY 2025
• Summary of preliminary department expenditure requests

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and set the 2024 calendar. The board is discussing county dredging programs, potential zoning ordinance amendments, and a proposed cooperative project with Mathews County.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Discussion of the County Dredging Program and the $1,000,000 set aside in the 2023/2024 budget
• Motion to request Board of Supervisors consider Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Closed meeting to discuss a proposed cooperative project with the Mathews County EDA
• Tourism report regarding the Restaurant Week campaign (January 18–28)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Water Authority is conducting a public hearing to address a projected $75,000 budget shortfall. The body is considering increasing monthly minimum fees, vacant lot fees, and residential connection fees.

• Proposed monthly minimum fee increase from $45.00 (3,000 gallons) to $55.00 (4,000 gallons)
• Proposed monthly vacant lot fee increase from $20.00 to $25.00
• Proposed residential meter (3/4”) connection fee increase from $10,000 to $12,000
• Proposed $200.00 deposit requirement for new residential tenant accounts
• Easement update approval for 175 Orchard Lane

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is holding its annual meeting to elect officers, set the 2024 meeting schedule, and approve prior minutes and treasurer's reports. Staff will provide updates on the All Points broadband project and the state's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD).

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Treasurer and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023
• All Points Update with Tom Ennis
• Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) update

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board is holding its organizational meeting to elect officers, then will consider a single wetlands application to replace an existing pier in the same footprint on the Piankatank River. No public hearings are scheduled beyond this application, and the rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Election of officers for the Wetlands Board
• Wetlands Application #2023-2293 by Deerchase Park Beach Assoc. c/o Rick Bowman to replace existing pier in same footprint
• Project located on Piankatank River at Tax Map Parcel #36A-1-9A & B
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss the budget process, state budget, and strategic goals. The session includes updates on wastewater system projects and the Middlesex Water Authority.

• Introduction to budget process and calendar
• Middlesex Water Authority update
• Wastewater System Project updates
• Bay Aging Workforce Housing project at Cooks Corner
• Establishment of Board strategic goals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the draft 2024 meeting schedule and conducting an annual meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the 2025–2029 Capital Improvements Plan and discussions regarding budget supplement requests.

• Public hearing for the 2025–2029 Capital Improvements Plan
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review of Budget Supplement Requests FY2024-21 & 22
• Discussion of Animal Shelter Sewer Extension/Connection
• Closed session regarding the sale of 2.85 acres at Hummel Field