Middlesex County public meetings in 2025

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting on December 28, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a holiday meet and greet.

• Holiday Meet and Greet

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority will discuss updates on a professional services term contract RFP and system extensions for Rosegill and Tupelo Street. The meeting includes reports on connection fee collections, billing usage, and a DEQ groundwater permit modification.

• Utility Engineering Professional Services Term Contract RFP update
• System extension updates for Rosegill and Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens)
• DEQ Groundwater Permit Modification update
• FY26 Financials through September 2025
• Connection fee collections and billing adjustments summary

The Middlesex Water Authority board approved the consent agenda. It authorized the Executive Director to sign the Utility Engineering Professional Services term contract and approved the utility service agreement for the Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens) extension, along with the related easement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to sign Utility Engineering Professional Services term contract (unanimous)
• Approved utility service agreement for Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens) extension (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Tupelo easements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will review four proposed ordinance amendments and a draft Capital Improvements Plan. The items include changes to subdivision review processes and water connection requirements within the Middlesex County Water Authority Service District.

• Review of 2026 Capital Improvements Plan (FY 2027-2031)
• Subdivision Ordinance Amendment #2025-05 (Designated Agent review)
• Subdivision Ordinance Amendment #2024-05 (Water connection requirements)
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-01 (Water connection requirements)
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan Evaluation by Berkley Group

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2027‑2031, adding a note on operating‑cost impacts. It also approved three ordinance amendments—two to the Subdivision Ordinance and one to the Zoning Ordinance—each as presented. The minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2027‑2031 (7-0, 4 absent)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-05 to Subdivision Ordinance (7-0, 4 absent)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2024-05 to Subdivision Ordinance (6-0, 1 abstention, 4 absent)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-01 to Zoning Ordinance (6-0, 1 abstention, 4 absent)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will convene at 2:00 PM on December 11, 2025. The meeting will include a call to order, approval of the previous minutes, and a report from the General Registrar. The board will then discuss the county’s FY 2026/27 budget before adjourning.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• General Registrar Report
• Discussion of FY 2026/27 budget

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings for three wetlands applications. The board will consider requests for shoreline installations, bulkhead repairs, and pier replacements.

• Application #2025-1944: 264 linear feet of Quickreef living shoreline and 50 linear feet of bulkhead repair at 61 Lakeside Drive
• Application #2025-2067: Demolition and replacement of bulkheads, walkways, and decking at 499 Jackson Creek Drive
• Application #2025-2263: Removal of 36' and 60' piers and installation of a 75'X5' pier at Mallard Dr

The board approved the November 12, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved three wetland applications—#2025-1944, #2025-2067, and #2025-2263—each with a three‑year time frame, with one application carrying a “No Fill Behind Bulkhead” condition. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1944 (unanimous, 3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-2067 with condition “No Fill Behind Bulkhead” (unanimous, 3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-2263 (unanimous, 3‑year term)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget supplement requests for FY 2026, approve the consent agenda, and hear agency and staff reports. It will discuss and vote on contracts with DJH, Inc. and Raymond Global, Inc., and a resolution to accept surplus property TM#27-123A. The meeting concludes with a public hearing on the proposed sale of a 7.05‑acre parcel (Tax Map #40-214) located at 318 Paradise Lane.

• Budget Supplement Request FY2026-005 – appropriate funds for portable radios
• Budget Supplement Request FY2026-006 – Four for Life distribution to MCVR
• Approval of contracts with DJH, Inc. & Raymond Global, Inc. (Engineer Update)
• Resolution R-2025-012 – acceptance of surplus property TM#27-123A
• Public hearing on sale of 7.05‑acre parcel at 318 Paradise Lane (Tax Map #40-214)

The Board adopted the consent agenda and approved two FY 2026 budget supplement requests. It accepted the year‑end audit, authorized the County Administrator to sign a right‑of‑way agreement for Dominion Power’s new terminal, and approved engineering contracts. The Board also authorized a $3,500 payment for a post‑dredge survey and adopted a resolution to accept surplus property behind the RCE building.

• Approved consent agenda (Supervisor Bill Harris, Crittenden, Jessie, Williams, Chairman Harris all Aye)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY 2026‑06 to appropriate additional funds (all supervisors Aye)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY 2026‑07 to adjust FY 26 revenue (all supervisors Aye)
• Accepted the year‑end audit as presented (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign right‑of‑way agreement with Dominion Power for new terminal (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized execution of contracts with Raymond Global Incorporated and DJG Incorporated for architectural/engineering services (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized payment of $3,500 to Bay Design Group after post‑dredge survey (all supervisors Aye)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑012 to accept surplus property and permit Mrs. Lewis to sign deed (all supervisors Aye)

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission is meeting as the Capital Improvements Plan Committee. The session is focused on the submission and discussion of scores for the Capital Improvements Plan.

• Capital Improvements Plan Score Submission & Discussion

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes a report from Airport Manager Richard Lewis and a notice regarding officer elections at the following meeting.

• Report from Airport Manager Richard Lewis
• Notice of officer elections for the January 26, 2026 meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to present Project Access, a property they recently acquired for developing ramps, docks, and supporting facilities to promote marine‑related industries. The meeting is intended to provide information and gather public comments on future development plans. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda includes a presentation and a public comment period. The session takes place at the Deltaville Community Center, 17147 General Puller Highway, on November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Project Access presentation
• Public comment period on Project Access

The Economic Development Authority reviewed the 21‑acre property it purchased adjacent to Norview Marina and presented preliminary sketches for boat ramps, piers and parking. Public comments were heard on ramp design, water and sewage services, grant funding and potential marine‑training partnerships. The Authority did not adopt any formal actions; it indicated plans to apply for state and federal grants in early 2026.

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetland applications submitted by Delta Marine Construction, Davey Resource Group, SalTerra Solutions, and Davey Resource Group on behalf of the Herder Trust. Each application proposes construction or restoration work within the Board’s jurisdiction, such as a low‑profile groin, QuickReef living shorelines, and rip‑rap repairs. The meeting also includes approval of the October 14, 2025 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Application #2025‑1308: Delta Marine Construction proposes a low‑profile groin and rip‑rap repair (~250 ft) on Jackson Creek, Tax Map Parcel #46‑2‑10, 898 Stove Point Rd.
• Application #2025‑1980: Davey Resource Group seeks to install 52 ft of QuickReef living shoreline on the Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #41‑105C, 809 Timberneck Rd.
• Application #2025‑2031: SalTerra Solutions proposes removal and restacking of 25 ft rip‑rap, new 48 ft timber groin, sand nourishment, and a 145 ft stone sill at LaGrange Creek, Tax Map Parcel #19‑19‑1, 1 Shell Court.
• Application #2025‑2136: Davey Resource Group on behalf of the Herder Trust proposes 200 ft of QuickReef living shoreline on the Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #28‑134, 263 Whiting Cove Road.

The Wetlands Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved four wetland permit applications (2025‑1308, 2025‑1980, 2025‑2031, 2025‑2136) each for a three‑year term. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1308 (low‑profile groin) unanimously, 3‑year term
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1980 (QuickReef living shoreline) unanimously, 3‑year term
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2025-2031 (revetment and sand nourishment) unanimously, 3‑year term
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-2136 (QuickReef living shoreline) unanimously, 3‑year term
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will vote on a resolution authorizing the pursuit of a loan and purchase of the Project Access property. The board will also approve two façade grants—$5,000 for Ballgown Barefoot and $450 for Urbanna Trading Company signage. Additional agenda items include remote participation via Zoom, tourism and marketing updates, and a closed‑meeting discussion of prospective business expansion.

• Approve $5,000 façade grant for Ballgown Barefoot
• Approve $450 façade grant for Urbanna Trading Company signage
• Approve resolution authorizing loan pursuit and purchase of Project Access property
• Consider remote participation for EDA members via Zoom
• Closed meeting to discuss prospective business or industry expansion

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October meeting. The Treasurer’s report was accepted by acclamation. The board accepted the date (December 2) and location (Maritime Museum, Deltaville) for the Business Appreciation Event. Other items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by McMinn, seconded by Crittenden)
• Minutes approved unanimously (motion by Crittenden, seconded by Holmes)
• Treasurer’s report accepted by acclamation
• Business Appreciation Event date and location approved by acclamation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review budget supplement requests for the schools and discuss temporary parking at Cooks Corner Central Park. The meeting includes updates on the comprehensive plan and the Mill Creek/Wake Boat Landing dredge.

• Budget Supplement Request FY 2026-04 and FY 2026-05 for schools
• Temporary parking at Cooks Corner Central Park
• Planning Commission appointments for Tyler Crittenden and Meriwether Putney
• Mill Creek/Wake Boat Landing Dredge update
• Closed session regarding County Administrator personnel and real property acquisition

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2026 Budget Supplement requests FY2026‑04 and FY2026‑05, allowing appropriation of various grant and state funds. It also authorized a $3,513.60 contract for the Wake Boat Landing dredge project and approved the purchase of 45 multiband portable radios for $137,272.50, achieving a $113,584.50 cost saving. The consent agenda, including October meeting minutes, disbursements of $1,384,524.31 and payroll of $550,925.93, was accepted.

• Approved Budget Supplement FY2026‑04 to appropriate insurance recoveries and grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2026‑05 to appropriate actual federal and state funds (unanimous)
• Authorized $3,513.60 Wake Boat Landing dredge contract (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 45 multiband radios for $137,272.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted amended consent agenda and approved October minutes, $1,384,524.31 disbursements, $550,925.93 payroll (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The agenda includes a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(4) to protect individual privacy, a report from the registrar, and other items. No specific decisions or actions are listed.

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Building hearing room. The board will hold a closed‑session review of provisional ballots, canvass the November 4 general election results, and discuss election‑day issues. New business may also be considered before adjournment.

• Provisional Ballot – closed session pursuant to Va. Code §2.2‑3711
• Canvass of November 4, 2025 General Election results
• Discussion of Election Day issues
• Consideration of new business items

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will discuss three EDA topics: Project Access, responses to the RFP for the Latimore Property, and the conveyance of the Battery Site property to the EDA with possible future uses. The board will also address other board matters and set dates for future joint work sessions.

• Project Access
• Latimore Property – Responses to RFP
• Battery Site – Conveyance of Property to EDA and Future Possible Uses
• Other Board Discussion
• Discussion of dates for future joint work session

The Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority held a joint work session. No approvals, denials, or policy decisions were made. The meeting was formally adjourned by a motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will convene in Saluda to approve minutes and treasurer reports, discuss a 2026 calendar, and receive updates on a Digital Opportunity Grant and All Points.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting calendar
• Broadband Telecom update on Digital Opportunity Grant
• All Points update
• Approval of Treasurer’s Reports

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority will review updates on system extensions and a DEQ groundwater permit. The board is also discussing amendments to County water and sewer ordinances and the comprehensive plan.

• Review of County Water & Sewer Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Update on Utility Engineering Professional Services Term Contract RFP
• Annual renewal of New Connections and Emergency Repairs Services Contract
• DEQ Groundwater Permit update
• System extensions updates

The Authority authorized spending up to $15,000 for a SCADA technology package and up to $3,000 in annual fees. It approved a $1,077.01 abatement for a service line leak at St. Clare Walker Middle School. The board renewed the annual contract with Via Construction for new connections and emergency repairs at the same pricing. A closed‑session was convened to discuss a real‑property acquisition.

• Authorized SCADA upgrade spending up to $15,000 plus $3,000 annual fees (unanimous)
• Approved $1,077.01 service line abatement (unanimous)
• Renewed Via Construction contract for another year at current pricing (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss real‑property acquisition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The joint Board of Supervisors and School Board meeting discussed the high school renovation study but did not adopt any proposals. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority board will vote on a support letter urging the Board of Supervisors to reduce the aircraft tax rate. The meeting also includes approval of remote Zoom participation for members, routine approvals of the agenda and September minutes, and updates on tourism marketing and the Project Access initiative. Additional items are a scheduled BOS‑EDA worksession on Oct 21 and committee reports on tourism, agriculture, business development, workforce, and infrastructure.

• Approve remote participation for EDA members via Zoom under Virginia Code §§2.2‑3708.2 and 2.2‑3708.3
• Consider approval of a support letter to the Board of Supervisors for an aircraft tax rate reduction
• Schedule BOS‑EDA worksession for October 21 at 5:00 p.m.
• Provide general update on Project Access (old business)
• Review tourism/marketing report presented by Ms. Law

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and deferred the September minutes to the November meeting, both unanimously. The board also approved, by unanimous vote, the support letter for the aircraft tax rate reduction as presented. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred September minutes to November meeting (unanimous)
• Approved aircraft tax reduction support letter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on three wetland applications submitted by Delta Marine Construction, Mac Bros, LLC, and Rufus H. Ruark, Jr. The hearing will include staff and applicant presentations followed by public comments. The Board will also approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Application #2025-1512: Delta Marine Construction (on behalf of Chris Newman) seeks a 237‑foot Class 1 stone revetment, 4 ft tall, at Piankatank River, Tax Map Parcel #43A-7-9, 1698 Mariners Woods Dr.
• Application #2025-1796: Mac Bros, LLC (on behalf of Corell H. Moore) proposes a 20 × 33 ft concrete boat ramp replacement, an 8‑ft wider bulkhead repair, and fill work at Jackson Creek, Tax Map Parcel #40-51-A, 33 Snug Harbor.
• Application #2025-1961: Rufus H. Ruark, Jr. (c/o Shores & Ruark Seafood, Inc.) requests removal of an existing pier and construction of a new 6 × 88 ft pier with a 24 × 10 ft L‑shaped pier‑head and a 14 × 14 ft uncovered boatlift at Robinson Creek, Tax Map Parcel #19F-1-8, Johnsons Dr.

The board approved the minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved three wetland permit applications—Delta Marine Construction’s stone revetment, Mac Bros’ concrete boat ramp with mitigation, and Rufus Ruark’s pier project—each with a three‑year time frame. The ramp approval included a condition for 200 sq ft of wetland mitigation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Indorf, seconded by Boyd, 5‑0 Absent vote)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1512 for stone revetment (motion by Sanders, seconded by Boyd, unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1796 for concrete boat ramp with 200 sq ft mitigation (motion by Brewington, seconded by Boyd, unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1961 for pier project (motion by Boyd, seconded by Sanders, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brewington, seconded by Boyd, unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY26/27 contract for Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health and a budget supplement request for call handling equipment. The meeting also includes updates on the RCE Cafeteria architect RFP and the FY 2027 draft budget calendar.

• Budget Supplement Request FY 2026-004 for FY26 Call handling Equipment grant
• Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNNBH) FY26/27 Contract
• RFP for Architect & Engineering Professional Services for RCE Cafeteria
• Comprehensive Agreement Amendment regarding the Airport
• Citizen Appointments

The Board approved the consent agenda covering September‑October disbursements and payroll totaling $1,021,072.99. It adopted Resolution R‑2025‑011, authorizing the amendment to the airport construction agreement with DelCorp. Supervisors authorized the Selection Committee to interview firms for the Architectural and Engineering Professional Services contract. The Board set November 19 as the date for the second school work session, time to be determined.

• Approved consent agenda (all 5 supervisors Aye)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑011 authorizing airport amendment with DelCorp (all 5 supervisors Aye)
• Authorized Selection Committee (Supervisors Williams and Bill Harris) to conduct A&E professional services interviews (all 5 supervisors Aye)
• Set November 19 as date for second school work session (time TBD)
• Approved $461,272.89 disbursements and $559,799.10 payroll (included in consent agenda)
• Recognized Les Hockman for 26 years of airport committee service (no vote required)
• Approved motion to continue ERP evaluation and negotiation phases (all 5 supervisors Aye)
• Approved motion to adopt resolution for airport amendment (duplicate of above for clarity)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will discuss the purchase of furniture for the new 4,000‑square‑foot terminal building, with the Department of Aviation covering 90% of the $40,000 cost. The meeting also reviews the replacement terminal building status, runway lighting requests, and aircraft parking plans during construction of the Hummel ramp. Additional items include setting the next meeting date and electing a committee secretary.

• Furniture purchase for new terminal: $40,000 total cost, 90% funded by Department of Aviation
• Review of replacement terminal building status by Oscar Barber
• Runway lighting request from County Administrator Matt Walker
• Discussion of aircraft parking during construction of the Hummel ramp
• Election of Airport Committee Secretary and setting next meeting date

The Airport Committee approved several unanimous motions, including a request that the county examine lowering the aircraft personal property tax. It also approved a 15% fuel discount for aircraft tenants who pay the county personal property tax and authorized dusk‑to‑dawn runway lighting with pilot control override. Maribeth Culbertson was elected committee secretary. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved request for county to study reducing aircraft personal property tax (unanimous)
• Approved 15% fuel discount for aircraft tenants paying county personal property tax (unanimous)
• Approved dusk‑to‑dawn runway lighting operation with pilot control override (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Maribeth Culbertson as committee secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three Chesapeake Bay Preservation District exception requests and one residential side‑yard variance. The exceptions seek reduced setbacks for patios, a garage, a pool and a retaining wall at properties in Hartfield, Deltaville and Urbanna. The variance request seeks a 9.5‑foot and a 7‑foot reduction from the 10‑foot side‑yard setback at 132 Circle Drive, Deltaville. The board will hear presentations from staff, applicants, and the public before discussing the applications.

• CBPA Exception No. 2025-18: 67.8‑ft patio and 45.2‑ft garage setback exceptions at 412 Wilton Coves Drive, Hartfield, VA 23071 (Tax Map Parcel #43C-1-64).
• CBPA Exception No. 2025-19: 68.2‑ft setback exception for pool apron at 335 Berryville Shores Drive, Deltaville, VA 23043 (Tax Map Parcel #45-4-B-9).
• CBPA Exception No. 2025-20: 50.9‑ft setback exception for pool, patio and retaining wall at 907 Red Hill Drive, Urbanna, VA 23175 (Tax Map Parcel #19E-3-8).
• Variance Application No. 2025-04: 9.5‑ft and 7‑ft side‑yard setbacks variance for an existing carport at 132 Circle Drive, Deltaville, VA 23043 (Tax Map Parcel #40-27-11A & 12).
• Public hearing procedures allow individual speakers up to 3 minutes and group speakers up to 12 minutes.

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved CBPA Exception No. 2025-18, CBPA Exception No. 2025-19, and CBPA Exception No. 2025-20, each by a vote of three yes. The Board also approved Variance Application No. 2025-04 by a vote of three yes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2025-18 for 412 Wilton Coves Drive (3 yes)
• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2025-19 for 335 Berryville Shores Drive (3 yes)
• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2025-20 for 907 Red Hill Drive (3 yes)
• Approved Variance Application No. 2025-04 for 132 Circle Drive (3 yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will consider several regular agenda items, including a contract approval for Air Tech Solutions, Inc. to lease JDR office space and a resolution on the Opioids Settlement. They will also receive an update and recommendation on the county landfill solar project. The meeting concludes with a public hearing on two zoning special exceptions: a portable storage facility at 16379 General Puller Highway and a campground at 70 Dockside Drive.

• Contract Approval Air Tech Solutions, Inc for JDR Office Space
• Resolution R-2025-008, Opioids Settlement
• Landfill Solar Update & Recommendation
• Special Exception #2025-02 for Better Box Storage, LLC at 16379 General Puller Highway, Deltaville (Village Community zoning)
• Special Exception #2025-03 for campground at 70 Dockside Drive, Deltaville (Waterfront Commercial zoning)

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted a one‑year Constitution Week proclamation. It authorized a $30,633.27 contract for JDR clerk’s office renovations and approved placement of two Virginia Landmarks plaques at the Cook’s Corner office complex. The Board adopted the opioid settlement resolution, authorized negotiations with Dominion Energy for a landfill solar lease, and approved a $1 million loan to the Economic Development Authority for the Marina property. It also declared several surplus items for sale and authorized a letter of support for the Port Infrastructure Development Program grant.

• Approved consent agenda (all supervisors Aye)
• Adopted 2025 Constitution Week proclamation (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized $30,633.27 Air Tech Solutions contract for clerk’s office renovations (all supervisors Aye)
• Approved placement of two Virginia Landmarks plaques at Cook’s Corner (all supervisors Aye)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑008 for opioid settlement participation (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized staff to negotiate Dominion Energy solar lease for landfill and Thacker property (all supervisors Aye)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑010 approving $1 million loan to EDA for Marina property (all supervisors Aye)
• Authorized sale/disposal of surplus items (sink basins, typewriter, file cabinets, HF transmitter) (all supervisors Aye)

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will first approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025‑1535, submitted by CDB Inc. on behalf of Lois Dawson, to consider installing an 8‑foot‑wide by 8‑foot‑6‑inch‑tall rip‑rap revetment on a severely eroded bank at Whitings Creek, 217 Whiting Cove Rd (Tax Map Parcel #28‑133). After public comments, board members will discuss the proposal.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025-1535
• Proposed rip‑rap revetment: 8' wide x 8'6" tall x 3‑4' thick
• Location: Whitings Creek, Tax Map Parcel #28-133, 217 Whiting Cove Rd
• Applicant: CDB Inc on behalf of Lois Dawson

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0‑1 absent vote. It then approved Wetlands Application #2025‑1535 for a rip‑rap revetment on Whitings Creek, authorizing a three‑year permit unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1 absent)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1535 for rip‑rap revetment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to decide façade grant applications for Ballgown Barefoot and Urbanna Trading Company, and consider a resolution authorizing a loan and property purchase for Project Access. The board will also receive updates on tourism marketing, committee reports, and treasurer's financial report.

• Façade Grant Application – Ballgown Barefoot (new awnings, walkway improvements, spa space)
• Façade Grant Application – Urbanna Trading Company (new signage for relocated business)
• Project Access – Consideration of EDA Resolution for Loan Acceptance and Property Purchase
• Mooring ball applications ($300 each) for Broad Creek in front of Norview Marina
• Treasurer’s Report – August financial transactions including Project Access deposit

The Authority unanimously approved a $5,000 facade grant for Ballgown Barefoot and a $450 facade grant for Urbanna Trading Company. It also unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the pursuit of a loan and property purchase for Project Access. Members agreed to send a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors requesting a reduction in the Personal Property Tax Rate.

• Approved $5,000 Fagade Grant for Ballgown Barefoot (unanimous)
• Approved $450 Fagade Grant for Urbanna Trading Company signage (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing pursuit of loan acceptance and property purchase for Project Access (unanimous)
• Moved to closed meeting to discuss prospective business/industry expansions (unanimous)
• Approved Standing Resolution 1 affirming compliance with Code of Virginia on closed meetings (unanimous)
• Consented to send a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors requesting a Personal Property Tax Rate reduction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for two special exception requests in Deltaville. The body will also select a member for the CIP.

• Special Exception #2025-02: Request by Better Box Storage, LLC to lease portable storage units at 16379 General Puller Highway
• Special Exception #2025-03: Request by Shawn Adair, Randy Snider and Anna Sovine for a campground at 70 Dockside Drive
• Selection of CIP member

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. Two special exceptions were approved: #2025-02 for Better Box Storage with a $50,000 landscape bond, and #2025-03 for a campground with six evergreen shrubs. Teresa Anderson was unanimously nominated as a CIP member. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception 2025-02 for Better Box Storage with $50,000 bond (8 members, 1 abstain)
• Approved Special Exception 2025-03 for campground with six evergreen shrubs (7 members, 1 abstain, 1 recused)
• Nominated Teresa Anderson as CIP member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will convene to conduct routine business including approving previous meeting minutes, receiving the voting machine custodian’s report, and hearing updates from the general registrar. New business includes ADA compliance confirmation, ballot order review, officer of election assignments, training, and POPs.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Voting Machine Custodian’s Report review
• ADA Compliance Confirmation
• Ballot Order review
• Officer of Election Assignments and Party Chair Confirmation

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will hold public hearings to review four applications for shoreline stabilization and bulkhead replacement. These projects involve work within the board's jurisdiction on Broad Creek, Wilton Creek, and Jackson Creek.

• Application #2025-0376: Replace 425 ft of bulkhead at Broad Creek (Tax Map Parcel #41-161, 162, & 164)
• Application #2025-0790: Repair riprap marsh sill and install living shoreline at 117 Mariners Point Ln
• Application #2025-1276: Rework concrete/brick cobble and install 92 ft of rip rap at 168 Norton Lane
• Application #2025-1279: Replace 450 ft timber bulkhead with Vinyl C-Lock 9000 at 414 Lovers Lane

The Wetlands Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved four wetland permit applications—Safe Harbor Stingray Point, Riverworks, Inc., Donald Hatchett, and Allen Krowe Rev. Trust—each with a three‑year term. The Safe Harbor and Riverworks approvals include specific conditions, and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0376 (Safe Harbor Stingray Point) unanimously; condition: provide proof of purchase of credits for 20 sq ft vegetated wetlands loss (3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0790 (Riverworks, Inc.) unanimously; condition: provide answer on toeing oyster‑castle structures into the bottom (3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1276 (Donald Hatchett) unanimously (3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-1279 (Allen Krowe Rev. Trust) unanimously (3‑year term)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss tourism marketing, approve minutes from the July meeting, and consider two façade grant applications for Ballgown Barefoot and Urbanna Trading Company. The board will also receive reports from its committees and hear updates on projects like Project Access and Broad Creek dredging.

• Façade Grant Application – Ballgown Barefoot
• Façade Grant Application – Urbanna Trading Company
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting
• Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report by Ms. Law
• Treasurer’s Report noting $84,400 accrued balance for Middlesex Water Authority loans

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. The board unanimously accepted the Treasurer’s report. The two facade grant applications were deferred for consideration at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Holmes, seconded by Webre)
• Approved May meeting minutes unanimously (motion by Holmes, seconded by Webre)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report unanimously (motion by McMinn, seconded by Holmes)
• Deferred Ballgown Barefoot facade grant application to September meeting
• Deferred Urbanna Trading Company facade grant application to September meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (motion by Heyman, seconded by McMinn)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss dredging reports, water and sewer ordinances, and a request for approval of a multi-state opioid settlement. The meeting includes considerations for a reassessment contract and a 911 equipment grant.

• Reassessment Contract for Board consideration
• Multi-state Opioid Settlement approval request
• 911 Equipment Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Water and Sewer Ordinances and Comprehensive Amendment
• Lattimore Property PPEA Solicitation

The Board approved the consent agenda, including $2,099,728.53 in disbursements and $644,672.24 in payroll. It also approved a $56,775 budget supplement for an additional Clerk of the Circuit Court position and accepted a $150,000 NG911 grant award. The Board authorized a letter to support reducing a VDOT path width to 5 feet and approved a school budget supplement covering a refund and donations.

• Approved consent agenda (disbursements $2,099,728.53, payroll $644,672.24) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2026-002 for $56,775 Clerk position – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2026-003 to accept NG911 $150,000 grant – unanimous aye vote
• Authorized submission of letter to VDOT to reduce path width to 5 feet – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2026-03 for school refund and donations – unanimous aye vote

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to conduct a closed session. The discussion will focus on the performance of an appointee and personnel privacy matters.

• Executive session regarding appointee performance and personnel privacy

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet to discuss the status of the replacement terminal building. The body will also consider the purchase of furniture for the new facility.

• Review of replacement Terminal building status by Oscar Barber
• Discussion of purchasing furniture for the new terminal building

The Airport Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to form a subcommittee to choose furniture for the new 4,000‑sq‑ft terminal, with Mrs. Culbertson, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Rovniak volunteering to serve. The Department of Aviation will fund 90% of the $40,000 furniture cost.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Formed subcommittee for terminal furniture selection (members: Culbertson, Moore, Rovniak)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to review the General Registrar's report and approve previous minutes. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• General Registrar Report
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Board will receive updates on the Digital Opportunity Grant and All Points. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and treasurer's reports.

• Digital Opportunity Grant update
• All Points update

The Authority unanimously approved the April 17, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s report. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously. The board also set the next meeting for October 16, 2025 by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board will also discuss a DEQ groundwater permit and a request for proposals for utility engineering professional services.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Discussion of DEQ Groundwater Permit
• Utility Engineering Professional Services Term Contract RFP
• Review of FY25 Financials through June 2025
• Connection fee collections and billing adjustments update

The board unanimously kept the current officers, approved a change to hold regular meetings on the third Wednesday of every even month starting October 15, and adopted the consent agenda. It also approved an $837.88 fee abatement for the YMCA and authorized submission of a modified groundwater permit request to the DEQ. All motions passed unanimously.

• Officers retained (unanimous)
• Regular meetings moved to third Wednesday of even months starting Oct 15 (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• YMCA fee abatement of $837.88 approved (unanimous)
• DEQ groundwater permit draft approved with modifications (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss grant applications for blue catfish planning and RAISE grant sites. The body will also review dredging plan options and updates on Project Access.

• Consideration of $100,000 Blue Catfish Planning Grant application and cash match
• Consideration of EDA endorsement for RAISE Grant sites and development priorities
• Discussion of Dredging Plan Options
• Update on Project Access
• Report on VA250 Mobile Museum

The board approved a loan to the Economic Development Authority for the Project Access property. It also approved submitting the Raise Grant Sites letter to the Board of Supervisors and approved lodging up to $1,500 for the Wings, Wheels, and Keels event. The board retained the Berkeley Group to review solar RFPs, listed the Paradise Lane property for sale, and cancelled the Bush Park acquisition.

• Approved loan to EDA for Project Access (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Raise Grant Sites letter to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved lodging up to $1,500 for Wings, Wheels, and Keels event
• Approved retaining Berkeley Group to review solar RFP submissions
• Approved listing Paradise Lane property for sale
• Cancelled Bush Park acquisition

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on budget amendments and zoning and subdivision ordinance changes. The body is also considering an employee bonus ordinance and a bid request for airport security systems.

• Budget Amendment FY 2026-001: Proposed $1,000,000 loan from Fund Balance to Middlesex Economic Development Authority for real estate acquisition
• Ordinance Amendment #2025-03: Proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance regarding site plan reviews and cluster development
• Ordinance Amendment #2025-05: Proposed changes to Subdivision Ordinance regarding site plan reviews
• Bid request for camera and security system for the new airport terminal building
• Employee Bonus Ordinance for Board consideration

The Board approved the consent agenda, including June disbursements and payroll. It adopted two school budget supplement requests for FY 2026, adding funds for a math coach, a special‑ed coordinator, textbooks and nutrition. The Board approved a $69,247.31 airport access‑camera and security system bid. It also authorized surplus dredge material at Broad Creek and gave staff permission to negotiate a reassessment contract with Cowan Services.

• Approved consent agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2026‑01 for school positions (all Ayes)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2026‑02 for textbook and nutrition funds (all Ayes)
• Approved airport camera and security system bid $69,247.31 (all Ayes)
• Authorized Broad Creek dredge material as surplus (all Ayes)
• Authorized staff to negotiate reassessment contract with Cowan Services (all Ayes)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings for two applications to install rip rap revetment along eroding banks. The board will hear presentations from staff and applicants before taking public comment.

• Application #2025-0927: 155' of rip rap revetment at 104 Waterfront Dr (Robinson Creek)
• Application #2025-0940: 42' of rip rap revetment at 76 Bucks Landing Rd (Urbanna Creek)

The Wetlands Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025‑0927 for a 155‑inch rip‑rap revetment on Robinson Creek and Application #2025‑0940 for a 42‑inch rip‑rap revetment on Urbanna Creek, each with a three‑year time frame. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0927 – 155" rip‑rap revetment on Robinson Creek, 3‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0940 – 42" rip‑rap revetment on Urbanna Creek, 3‑year term (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to conduct the canvass for the June 17, 2025, Democratic Party Primary Election. The board will also address Election Day issues and hold a closed session regarding provisional ballots.

• Canvass for June 17, 2025 Democratic Party Primary Election
• Closed session regarding provisional ballots
• Discussion of Election Day issues

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to receive the Registrars' Report. The agenda includes a closed session to protect the privacy of individuals in personal matters.

• Closed session regarding the privacy of individuals in personal matters
• Registrars' Report

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to conduct the canvass for the June 17, 2025 Democratic Party Primary Election. The board will also address election day issues and hold a closed session regarding provisional ballots.

• Canvass for June 17, 2025 Democratic Party Primary Election
• Closed session regarding provisional ballots
• Discussion of Election Day issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments to align the county zoning ordinance with the Code of Virginia. One proposal would shift site plan reviews to a Designated Agent, removing the Planning Commission and Governing Body from that process.

• Ordinance Amendment #2025-03: Proposed changes to Site Plan Review and Definitions to shift review authority to a Designated Agent
• Ordinance Amendment #2025-04: Proposed changes to advertisement publication time frames and written notice mailing requirements

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-03 to shift site‑plan review to the Designated Agent, with a vote of seven yes and one abstain. It also approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-04 to update advertisement and notice requirements, with the same 7‑yes, 1‑abstain vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-03 (7 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-04 (7 yes, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will review three applications for shoreline modifications. The board will hold public hearings to decide on the installation of groins and erosion control measures.

• Application #2025-0794: Remove 60' timber groin and install 48' vinyl groin at 651 Stove Point Rd
• Application #2025-0798: Erosion control using Envirolok bags and Spartina plants at 696 Bland Point Rd
• Application #2024-2895: Proposed 48' wooden low-profile groin at 123 Pinetop Road

The Wetlands Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved three wetland applications—#2025-0794, #2025-0798, and #2024-2895—each with a three‑year time frame and unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0794 (replace 60' timber groin with 48' vinyl groin) – unanimous, 3‑year permit (Tax Map Parcel #46(2)30, 651 Stove Point Rd)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0798 (74 LF erosion control with Envirolok bags and Spartina) – unanimous, 3‑year permit (Tax Map Parcel #45(8)31, 696 Bland Point Rd)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2895 (48' wooden low‑profile groin) – unanimous, 3‑year permit (Tax Map Parcel #30G-1-59, 123 Pinetop Road)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and a planning grant application for Blue Catfish. The body is also considering endorsements for RAISE grant sites and dredging plan options.

• Proposed EDA Budget FY 25-26
• Blue Catfish Planning Grant (GO VA Region 6) application and cash match
• RAISE Grant Sites endorsement and development priorities
• Dredging Plan Options
• Business Incentives Policy

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and minutes unanimously and accepted the Treasurer’s report by acclamation. The board adopted the FY26 budget with two amendments unanimously. It also authorized a $7,500 EDA contribution and the submission of a $100,000 Blue Catfish planning grant application, passing the motion 4‑1.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s report by acclamation
• Authorized $7,500 contribution and submission of $100,000 Blue Catfish planning grant (4-1)
• Adopted FY26 budget with two amendments (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a special exception permit for a 20 MW utility-scale solar facility on 77 acres at 1033 North End Road. The meeting also includes reviews of school budget supplement requests and a proposed subdivision ordinance amendment.

• Public hearing for KDC Solar Deltaville, LLC regarding a 20 MW solar facility at 1033 North End Road
• Request for approval of a Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
• School Budget Supplement Requests FY2025-30 and FY2025-31
• Budget Supplement Request FY2025-32 for Four for Life Grant funds
• Request to advertise an Employee Bonus Ordinance

The Board approved a time extension for special‑exception permit SE #2019‑05 for a solar facility until Dec 2027, adopted a subdivision ordinance amendment, and approved several budget supplement requests and lease agreements. It also allocated Four‑for‑Life funds to EMS, reappointed members to the Planning Commission and Wetlands Board, authorized surplus sand distribution, and recognized July 22 1941 as Hummel Field’s establishment date.

• Approved extension of special‑exception permit SE #2019‑05 to Dec 2027 (5‑aye)
• Approved Subdivision Ordinance Amendment to meet new code requirements (5‑aye)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2025‑30 with .10‑cent correction (5‑aye)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2025‑31 to appropriate funds (5‑aye)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2025‑32 allocating $13,813.28 Four‑for‑Life funds to EMS (5‑aye)
• Authorized lease agreements for 125 and 129 Bowden Street (5‑aye)
• Approved surplus sand distribution, prioritizing local property owner (5‑aye)
• Recognized July 22 1941 as official establishment date of Hummel Field (5‑aye)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Authority is holding a public hearing on proposed water rate increases and discussing the adoption of the FY26 budget. The board will also consider a new system extensions policy and revisions to rates, rules, and regulations.

• Proposed monthly minimum fee increase from $55.00 to $57.00 for 4,000 gallons
• Proposed rate increase for gallons over base and bulk water fee from $10.00 to $10.30
• FY26 Proposed budget includes $30,000 for DEQ permit special conditions
• Proposed base connection fees ranging from $12,000 (3/4") to $120,000 (3")
• Discussion of MWA System Extensions Policy adoption

The Authority voted 3‑1 to adopt the proposed water rate increase, raising the base minimum from $55 to $57 per month and the per‑1,000‑gallon charge from $10.00 to $10.30. The FY26 budget, which includes the rate increase, was approved unanimously. The board also adopted a new Water Extension Policy, repealing the Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy, and approved a refund of $1,000 deposits to Hideaway Point residents. Additional items approved were a billing abatement, the consent agenda, and updates to the Rates, Rules and Regulations; groundwater‑permit options were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved water rate increase (base $55→$57, $10→$10.30 per 1,000 gal) (3‑1)
• Approved FY26 budget incorporating rate increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Middlesex Water Extension Policy, repealing Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $1,000 deposits to Hideaway Point residents and termination of project (unanimous)
• Approved Hamilton account billing abatement of $656.56 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved modifications to Rates, Rules and Regulations to reflect rate increase (unanimous)
• Discussed groundwater permit modification options (no decision)

Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will meet on May 19, 2025, to discuss updates on Hummel Field's anniversary and terminal grand opening, review courtesy car and other airport items, and hear about replacement terminal status, Wings Wheels and Keels event, and a VDOT marketing grant. Public comments are allowed. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports.

• Report on Hummel Field's Anniversary and Terminal Grand opening status
• Review of Courtesy Car status
• Review of replacement Terminal building status by Oscar Barber
• Update on Wings, Wheels and Keels by Rusty Gill
• Update on VA Dept of Transportation marketing grant for Hummel Field

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to advise the Board of Supervisors to adopt July 22, 1941 as the airport’s official founding date, marking the 85th anniversary next year. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote and no new business was taken.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 22, 1941 as official founding date for Hummel Field (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will review three applications for shoreline construction and stabilization. The board will hold public hearings to discuss the proposed installations of bulkheads, rip rap, and groins.

• Application #2025-0391: Two 12' returns on a 54' vinyl bulkhead at 245 Kennardstown Road
• Application #2025-0429: 46' of rip rap revetment, 45' of repair, and 90' of stone sill at 280 Birch Tree Trace
• Application #2024-2895: 48' wooden low profile groin at 123 Pinetop Road

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025-0391 for a 12‑foot return on a 54‑foot vinyl bulkhead at 245 Kennardstown Road, with a three‑year permit term. The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025-0429 for rip‑rap revetment, repairs, and a stone sill with a weir at 280 Birch Tree Trace, also with a three‑year term. The board tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 for a wooden low‑profile groin at 123 Pinetop Road to be reconsidered at a future hearing.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0391 (unanimous, 3‑year term)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0429 (unanimous, 3‑year term)
• Tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 (postponed to next hearing)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the draft FY 25-26 budget and discuss financing options for Rawley Park. The body is also considering endorsements for RAISE Grant sites and mixed-use options for the Latimore surplus property.

• Draft FY 25-26 EDA Budget
• RAISE Grant Sites endorsement and development priorities
• Latimore Site surplus property mixed-use development options
• Rawley Park financing and assistance options
• Dredging Plan options

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 14 minutes unanimously. A closed meeting was convened and the board adopted Standing Resolution SR-1 to certify FOIA compliance. Several items, including the FY 25‑26 budget, the VA250 Mobile Museum and surplus county property, were deferred to future meetings.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• April 14 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Closed meeting convened (unanimous roll call vote)
• FY 25‑26 budget deferred to June meeting
• VA250 Mobile Museum action deferred
• Surplus County Property discussion deferred
• Standing Resolution SR-1 (FOIA compliance) adopted (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a major subdivision application for 24 lots on 10.36 acres zoned Light Industrial near Hummel Airport. They will also discuss potential solar facility setback rules, open space definitions, and initiate zoning ordinance amendments for water connection requirements and Code of Virginia updates.

• Public hearing for Major Subdivision #2025-07: 24 lots on 10.3641 acres at Eubank Landing Road, Topping (Tax Map 30-20-3), Light Industrial zone.
• Discussion on new solar facility setback requirements for the zoning ordinance.
• Discussion on definitions and requirements for open space in subdivisions.
• Initiation of a zoning ordinance amendment to require water connections.
• Discussion and possible initiation of zoning amendments to align with changes in the Code of Virginia.

The commission approved the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved Major Subdivision #2025-07 as submitted. The board also unanimously initiated four items: a water‑hookup requirement, Chesapeake Bay resiliency amendments, changes to the site‑plan/subdivision review process, and a review of advertising/apo requirements. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Major Subdivision #2025-07 as submitted (unanimous)
• Initiated water hookup requirement (unanimous)
• Initiated Chesapeake Bay resiliency amendments (unanimous)
• Initiated changes to site‑plan/subdivision review process (unanimous)
• Initiated review and amendment of advertising/apo requirements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY2025-26 budget appropriation resolution and hold a public hearing on VDOT's Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2026-2031. Other items include budget supplements for broadband grants, an amendment to the VPPSA convenience centers contract, and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition. The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes and financial disbursements.

• FY2025-26 Budget Appropriation Resolution
• Budget supplement request for Broadband Make Ready Grant (FY2025-28)
• Budget supplement request for Broadband VATI Grant (FY2025-29)
• Amendment to VPPSA contract for Convenience Centers
• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and FY2025-2026 construction budget

The Board approved two broadband grant reimbursements totaling $1,622,864. The board also authorized the airport land conveyance, approved an amendment to the VPPSA contract, and corrected the FY 25‑26 budget resolution date. Additional actions included approving a FY 25‑27 budget supplement and agreeing to pave the gravel area at the sports complex. The consent agenda was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda (all supervisors Aye)
• Approved FY2025‑27 budget supplement to re‑allocate funds (all supervisors Aye)
• Approved FY2025‑28 broadband reimbursement of $431,540 (Williams, Bill Harris, Crittenden, Jessie, Chairman Aye)
• Approved FY2025‑29 broadband reimbursement of $1,191,323.62 (Bill Harris, Crittenden, Jessie, Williams, Chairman Aye)
• Authorized acceptance of airport land conveyance and signing of deed (Jessie, Williams, Bill Harris, Crittenden, Chairman Aye)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign amended VPPSA contract (Crittenden, Jessie, Williams, Bill Harris, Chairman Aye)
• Approved FY25‑26 budget resolution amendment correcting adoption date (Jessie Aye, Williams Aye, Bill Harris Nay, Crittenden Aye, Chairman Aye)
• Board agreed to pave the gravel area at the sports complex

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to deliberate, revise, and adopt the County Budget, School Budgets, and Tax Rates for FY26.

• Adoption of FY26 County Budget
• Adoption of FY26 School Budgets
• Adoption of FY26 Tax Rates

The Board approved the 2025‑2026 county and school budget, keeping $20,000 for a Sheriff’s Office position, moving $78,000 to the Contingency Fund, and allocating $88,500 for a $700 one‑time bonus for all county employees plus 50% of the 1.5% bonus for constitutional and state‑funded officers. The motion was carried by a 3‑2 vote. Earlier, a 3‑2 vote kept the one‑time bonuses in the budget.

• Approved $20,000 Sheriff’s Office budget retention (motion by Jessie, carried 3‑2)
• Transferred $78,000 to Contingency Fund (motion by Jessie, carried 3‑2)
• Allocated $88,500 for $700 one‑time employee bonus (motion by Jessie, carried 3‑2)
• Included 50% of 1.5% bonus for constitutional and state‑funded officers (motion by Jessie, carried 3‑2)
• Rejected motion to adopt budget with $750 bonus (motion by Crittenden, failed)
• Rejected motion to adopt budget with $207 bonus (motion by Williams, failed)
• Confirmed consensus 3‑2 to keep one‑time bonuses in budget (discussion vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jessie, carried unanimously)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to discuss election planning, including training and officer assignments. The board will also hold a closed meeting to review the 2025 Election Security Plan and locality security standards.

• Setting the Canvass time
• Officer of Election Assignments
• Election training
• Election Security Plan 2025
• Locality Election Security Standard

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will present the proposed County Budget, including the School Budget and proposed tax rates. The meeting consists of a public hearing to receive comments on these proposals.

• Presentation of Proposed County Budget
• Presentation of School Budget
• Proposed County Tax Rates
• Public hearing for budget comments

The Board of Supervisors held a FY2025 budget public hearing, presented budget details and heard comments from residents and school officials. After discussion, the board voted to adjourn the meeting until the tax‑rate public hearing and budget deliberation scheduled for April 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Adjourned meeting until April 28, 2025 budget hearing (5-0)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will meet on April 17, 2025, to approve minutes and treasurer's reports, hear public comments, and receive updates from Broadband Telecom on the Digital Opportunity Grant and from All Points Broadband. The meeting will also address any old business and consider new business if brought forward.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Approval of treasurer's reports
• Broadband Telecom update on Digital Opportunity Grant
• All Points Broadband update on ongoing projects
• Statements from the public

The Middlesex Broadband Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the January 17, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer's report. The board also unanimously adjourned and scheduled the next meeting for July 17, 2025. No other business was conducted.

• Approved January 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting and set next meeting for July 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will consider endorsing RAISE grant sites and recommended development priorities, explore mixed-use development options for the Latimore surplus county property, discuss financing options for Rawley Park, and review the draft FY 25-26 budget. They will also make appointments to the Community Loan Fund Loan Approval Committee and discuss dredging plan options and a business incentives policy.

• RAISE Grant Sites – consideration of EDA endorsement and development priorities
• Surplus County Property (Latimore Site) – exploration of mixed-use development options
• Community Loan Fund – appointment of Loan Approval Committee
• Rawley Park – discussion of financing options and EDA offers of assistance
• EDA Budget FY 25-26 (Draft) – review

The Economic Development Authority approved members’ remote participation via Zoom, adopted the meeting agenda, and accepted the March meeting minutes, all by unanimous vote. The Treasurer’s Report was also approved by acclamation. No other motions were resolved during the meeting.

• Approved remote Zoom participation for EDA members (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the Treasurer’s Report (by acclamation)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to deny Special Exception #2025-01 for a 20 MW solar facility, with eight members in agreement and three absent. It also denied the Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2025-01 for the same project by the same vote count. Earlier, the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Denied Special Exception #2025-01 for 20 MW solar facility (8‑0, 3 absent)
• Denied Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2025-01 for same project (8‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved March 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on awards for roofing, gutters, and concrete paving for the Sheriff's Office renovation, along with a change order for electric feed. They will also consider a budget supplement request from the schools and approve the revised FY2026 budget calendar. Other items include a surplus vehicle disposal, an MOU with the Extension Office, and a citizen appointment to the BZA.

• Consider roofing/gutters award and concrete paving award for Sheriff's Office renovation
• Change order for electric feed at Sheriff's Office
• School budget supplement request FY2025-26 appropriation
• Approval of FY2026 revised budget calendar
• Govdeals surplus vehicles and Extension Office MOU

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three contracts for the Puller Center: a $77,951 roof and gutter repair, a $91,825 pavement and concrete improvement, and a $16,552 change order to relocate an electrical feed. The board also adopted the revised FY 2026 budget calendar, approved a budget supplement to allocate VDOE grant funds, authorized the sale of four surplus sheriff’s vehicles on GovDeals.com, and authorized the County Administrator to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

• Approved $77,951 roof and gutter repair contract with DeShazo and Sons (5-0)
• Approved $91,825 pavement overlay and concrete improvement contract with Finley Asphalt and Ceiling (5-0)
• Approved $16,552 change order to relocate fire pump electrical feed (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY 2025‑26 to appropriate additional VDOE grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized preparation of a letter of interest for regional emergency‑services grant (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of all four surplus sheriff’s vehicles on GovDeals.com (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign MOU with Virginia Cooperative Extension (5-0)
• Adopted revised FY 2026 budget calendar (5-0)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will review four applications for shoreline modifications and installations. The board will hold public hearings to determine if these projects may proceed within its jurisdiction.

• Application #2024-2774: Demo existing groins and install three 48' low profile groins at 219 Riverbank Dr
• Application #2024-2895: Install 48' wooden low profile groin at 123 Pinetop Road
• Application #2025-0097: Install 90' of marsh toe sill and 80' of rip rap revetement at 832 Bland Point Rd
• Application #2025-0442: After-the-Fact boat ramp at Tranquility Lane

The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2024-2774 for Delta Marine Construction, Wetlands Application #2025-0097 for Russell & Pamela Wood, and Wetlands Application #2025-0442 for Mill Creek Harbor Association, each with a three‑year time frame. The board also unanimously tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 for Mac Bros, LLC until next month. All decisions were made after brief public comment periods and board discussion.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2774 (Delta Marine Construction) – unanimous
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0097 (Russell & Pamela Wood) – unanimous
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0442 (Mill Creek Harbor Association) – unanimous
• Tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 (Mac Bros, LLC) – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a budget supplement request for law enforcement equipment. The body will also review the revised budget calendar and the reconciled budget.

• Budget supplement request for 16 body cameras with chargers and 3-year maintenance totaling $45,552.00
• Use of $20,490.00 Federal Grant and $25,062.00 Grant Match/Fund Balance for body cameras
• Review of the FY 2026 Budget Development Calendar
• Presentation of the reconciled budget to the board

The Board voted to create a stakeholder committee with five members to study body‑camera implementation and to decline the $20,490 federal grant for that purpose. The budget was adjusted by removing body‑camera costs and two related positions while retaining the sheriff’s Records Manager position. The board set advertising and public‑hearing dates for the FY2025 budget and then adjourned.

• Approved stakeholder committee (Supervisors Jessie, Williams, Bill Harris, Crittenden, Chairman Harris) – motion carried by unanimous roll call
• Declined $20,490 grant award for body cameras – motion carried by unanimous roll call
• Removed body‑camera purchase cost and two review‑staff positions from budget – approved
• Retained Records Manager position at $55,000 in sheriff’s office – approved
• Set budget advertisement deadline to March 31, 2025 – approved
• Scheduled budget public hearing for April 21, 2025 and adoption hearing for April 28, 2025 – approved
• Motion to adjourn – carried by unanimous roll call

Airport Committee

The Hummel Field Airport Committee will discuss updates on the courtesy car program and the replacement terminal building. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Review of courtesy car status and other airport matters
• Review of replacement terminal building status by Oscar Barber
• Approval of January 27, 2024 minutes
• Public comment periods

The Airport Committee unanimously approved the January 27 minutes. It voted 7‑0 to adopt the “Whiskey 75 Gateway to the Bay” logo for attendant uniforms. It also voted 7‑0 to reschedule the next meeting from May 26 to May 19. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve Jan 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Select “Whiskey 75 Gateway to the Bay” uniform logo (7‑0)
• Change next meeting date to May 19, 2025 (7‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will review financial reports and the proposed FY26 budget. The board is also scheduled to discuss policies regarding system extensions and inquiries for extending water service.

• MWA FY26 Budget discussion
• System Extensions policies
• System Extension inquiries
• FY25 Financials through October 2024
• Connection Fee Collections update

The Middlesex Water Authority tabled discussion of its system extension policy until the next meeting. The board reviewed the draft FY26 budget, which requires dipping into reserves, and discussed a potential 3% rate increase to be advertised for a public hearing. They also discussed the DEQ requirement to install monitoring wells at an estimated cost of $700,000, with plans to gather more information and possibly renegotiate the permit.

• Approved 3 billing abatements (motion by Revere, seconded by Riggs)
• Tabled system extension policy discussion until next meeting (all in favor)
• Agreed to invite DEQ permit consultant to next meeting for monitoring well discussion
• Discussed advertising 3% rate increase for public hearing (no formal vote)

Board of Supervisors

The board will decide on a budget supplement request for 16 body cameras, chargers, and three-year maintenance, totaling $45,552. The funding includes a $20,490 federal grant and $25,062 from grant match/fund balance. They will also be presented with the reconciled budget for FY2025. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Budget supplement request for 16 body cameras with maintenance: $45,552 total
• Federal grant contribution of $20,490 for body cameras
• Grant match/fund balance contribution of $25,062
• Reconciled budget presented to the board
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, discussing the sheriff's request for body cameras and two new positions, but took no formal votes. The FY26 budget gap was reduced from $1.5 million to $427,000 through adjustments. The board scheduled another work session for March 25 to further discuss the body camera request and the associated Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney position.

• Scheduled next budget work session for March 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
• No formal votes taken on body cameras or budget items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and set regular meeting dates, followed by a public hearing on three applications requesting exceptions to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District ordinance. Each application seeks relief from the 100-foot Resource Protection Area setback and involves new impervious surfaces for pools, decks, or a garage at properties in Urbanna, Deltaville, and Water View.

• CBPA Exception 2024-29 (Dowdy): 949 sq ft impervious, 49.5 ft exception from 100-ft RPA setback for pool and pool apron at 89 Waterford Court, Urbanna.
• CBPA Exception 2025-01 (Armstrong): 1,028 sq ft impervious, 80.3 ft exception from 100-ft RPA setback for pool and deck at 462 Tranquility Lane, Deltaville.
• CBPA Exception 2025-05 (Fornash): 141 sq ft net impervious increase, 62.4 ft exception from 100-ft RPA setback for garage removal and construction at 425 Point Breeze Road, Water View.
• Organizational items: election of officers and secretary, establishment of regular monthly meeting date/time/place.
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting.

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved three Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District exceptions, each allowing impervious surface increases and reduced Resource Protection Area setbacks for residential projects. All approvals were made as recommended by staff, with no public comments. The board also elected officers and set its monthly meeting schedule.

• Approved CBPA Exception 2024-29 for pool at 89 Waterford Court, Urbanna (5-0)
• Approved CBPA Exception 2025-01 for pool at 462 Tranquility Lane, Deltaville (5-0)
• Approved CBPA Exception 2025-05 for garage at 425 Point Breeze Road, Water View (5-0)
• Elected Charles Townes as Chairman for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan Ingram as Vice Chairman for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Marc Longest as Secretary for 2025 (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for third Monday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect officers and establish the regular monthly meeting schedule. The agenda consists primarily of procedural and organizational items.

• Nomination and election of officers
• Establishment of regular monthly meeting date, time, and place

The Middlesex County Planning Commission held a procedural meeting, electing officers and setting its regular meeting schedule. No substantive land-use decisions were made. The commission also discussed future work on speed limits and capital improvement scoring.

• Elected RD Johnson as Chairman, John England as Vice Chairman, Theresa Anderson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Set regular monthly meetings for the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse Boardroom (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings to consider three applications for shoreline stabilization. These requests involve the installation of rip rap revetment and sandbags to address erosion.

• Application #2024-2838: 23' rip rap revetment and 9'X6' sandbag area at 3676 Greys Point Rd
• Application #2024-2924: 115' rip rap revetment at 751 Horseshoe Bend Road
• Application #2025-0274: 30" tall, 4' wide, and 44' long revetment at Nimcock Rd

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all three wetland applications on the agenda, each with a 3-year time frame. The approvals were for shoreline stabilization projects on the Rappahannock River and Urbana Creek. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed upcoming business.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2838 for rip rap revetment and sandbags at 3676 Greys Point Rd (unanimous, 3-year timeframe)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2924 for 115' rip rap revetment at 751 Horseshoe Bend Road (unanimous, 3-year timeframe)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2025-0274 for revetment in front of existing bulkhead on Urbana Creek (unanimous, 3-year timeframe)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will consider adopting the Tourism Action Plan and endorsing RAISE grant sites for development. Members will hear a presentation on Bay Aging's economic impact, receive the treasurer's report, and update the Community Loan Fund. A closed meeting is scheduled to evaluate the executive director's performance.

• Consider adoption of Tourism Action Plan and recommendation to Board of Supervisors
• Consider endorsement of RAISE Grant sites and development priorities
• Presentation from Bay Aging on housing/transit economic impact
• Update on Community Loan Fund status
• Closed meeting for executive director annual evaluation

The Economic Development Authority unanimously endorsed the draft Tourism Action Plan with modifications, which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors in April. The board also discussed supporting Bay Aging's proposed 24-unit workforce housing project at Cooks Corner, agreeing to add financing discussions to the April agenda. No other formal decisions were made; reports and updates were presented on tourism grants, dredging, and community loan fund status.

• Endorsed draft Tourism Action Plan with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report as presented (acclimation)
• Elected Anton Webre as Secretary (unanimous)
• Agreed to add workforce housing financing discussion to April agenda

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to receive a report from the General Registrar and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• General Registrar Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board will decide on a budget supplement request for body cameras for FY2025-25, an MOU with the Port Authority, and a refund of a permit fee for the Deltaville Community Association. Also on the agenda are a display case MOU for the Historic Courthouse/Museum, citizen appointments to the Economic Development Authority, and updates on the airport PPPT agreement and camera system acquisition.

• Budget Supplement Request – FY2025-25 – Body Cameras
• Port Authority MOU approval
• Historic Courthouse Committee/Middlesex Museum display case MOU
• Deltaville Community Association request to refund permit fee
• Citizen appointments to EDA (applications: Anton Webre, Christine Branch) and reappointment to PDC (Kendell Webre)

The board approved four modifications to the PPPT agreement for the Hummel Field terminal project, with a total local share of $23,206 and the county paying about $11,603. It also approved the consent agenda, including $1,299,479.21 in disbursements and $535,812.15 in payroll, and approved a $131 permit fee refund to the Deltaville Community Association. A budget supplement request for body cameras was tabled.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with date changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, $1,299,479.21 disbursements, $535,812.15 payroll (5-0)
• Approved airport PPPT modifications, county share ~$11,603 (5-0)
• Authorized Revolutionary War display in courthouse (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with Port Authority for Broad Creek dredging grant (5-0)
• Refunded $131 permit fee to Deltaville Community Association (5-0)
• Appointed Anton Webre to EDA (5-0)
• Reappointed Kendell Webre to PDC (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to hear budget requests from the Sheriff's Office and other officials. The meeting also includes a budget request presentation from the school system.

• Budget request from David Bushey (Sheriff’s Office)
• Budget request from Mike Hurd
• School presentation of School’s Budget request

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on February 18, 2025, hearing requests from the Sheriff's Office, Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and Middlesex County Public Schools. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational, with discussion of potential hires, body cameras, and budget details. The board reached consensus to authorize the sheriff's office to order four vehicles, but no formal action was recorded.

• Consensus to authorize sheriff's office to order four vehicles (no formal vote)
• No action on sheriff's request for two new positions and 16 body cameras
• No action on Commonwealth Attorney's request for an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
• No action on school budget request

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a living shoreline improvement with breakwater structures and beach nourishment on the Piankatank River, and a rip rap revetment on Whiting Creek. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2024-1583 for 584 LF living shoreline, 7 Natrix breakwater structures (524 LF), beach nourishment, and 5,000 SF fill area at Tranquility Ln, Tax Map Parcel 41-135 on Piankatank River.
• Wetlands Application #2024-2546 for an 80' long, 3' high rip rap revetment with 7' base at 25 Egret Point, Tax Map Parcel 29D(1)23 on Whiting Creek.
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025.

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved two applications: a living shoreline with breakwater structures on the Piankatank River and a rip rap revetment on Whiting Creek. Both were approved unanimously with 3-year time frames, with one condition on the first project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2024-1583 for living shoreline with 7 breakwater structures (unanimous, 3-year time frame, condition: no disturbance west of project)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2546 for 80-foot rip rap revetment on Whiting Creek (unanimous, 3-year time frame)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review cost estimates and options for county surplus properties. The board will also discuss current and prospective project lists and priorities.

• Study of options and cost estimates for County Surplus Properties
• Review of current and prospective projects and priorities
• Annual evaluation and performance review of the Executive Director (Closed Meeting)
• Update on the Community Loan Fund status
• Reports from committees on aquaculture, forestry, workforce, and infrastructure

The EDA agreed to assist the Board of Supervisors in soliciting developer interest for the General Puller Highway site, which the BOS wants developed with townhouses and commercial space. Mr. Heyman volunteered to work on the project and will report back by the next meeting. The EDA also discussed the potential transfer of the Battery Storage site at Harmony Village to the County in July and the need for cost estimates to make properties 'business ready.' No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational and discussion-based.

• Approved remote participation for Mr. Heyman via Zoom (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda by acclimation
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report by acclimation
• Agreed to assist BOS with General Puller Highway site; Mr. Heyman to work on project and report next meeting
• Discussed potential County transfer of Battery Storage site at Harmony Village in July
• Noted vacant EDA member position; no Secretary elected

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review preliminary county revenue projections, align agency budget requests with strategic goals, and discuss the timing of property reassessment. No votes are scheduled; this is a work session to guide upcoming budget decisions.

• Preliminary County Revenue Projections
• Preliminary Budget alignment with Board’s Strategic Budget Goals and Objectives
• Reassessment Timing Discussion
• Other Board Discussion

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, reviewing preliminary revenue projections and discussing whether to conduct a property reassessment this year. No formal votes were taken; the board deferred decisions on reassessment and capital items until after the school budget presentation and a February 18 work session.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Deferred reassessment decision until after school budget request
• Discussed removing $175,000 from reassessment budget, leaving $25,000 for new construction
• Discussed adding $40,000 for Skate Park parking lot paving and $200,000 for Courthouse parking lot
• Discussed $194,000 for four new Sheriff's Department Durangos, with request to order before budget approval

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several budget supplement requests and a dredging addendum for Broad Creek. The meeting includes reports from constitutional officers and updates on broadband and the FY 2026 budget calendar.

• Broad Creek Dredging Addendum with Seaward Marine
• Budget Supplement Request FY 2025-24 for School Matters
• Budget Supplement Request FY 2025-23 for digitizing deed books
• MOU approval for Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS)
• Sheriffs’ Office Renovation change order request

The Board approved a $23,750 change order for the Sheriff's Office renovation, bringing the project to about 76% complete. They also authorized the county administrator to sign an addendum for Phase Two of the Broad Creek dredging project, funded by a $2.3 million Port Authority grant. Several other items were approved, including a budget supplement for school staff training, an airport layout plan, and a $750 table purchase for a Kiwanis fundraiser.

• Approved $23,750 change order for Sheriff's Office renovation (5-0)
• Authorized signing addendum for Broad Creek dredging Phase Two (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2025-24 for restraint and seclusion grant (5-0)
• Approved Airport Layout Plan for Hummel Field terminal building (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Middlesex County Rescue Squad (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2025-23 for deed book digitization (5-0)
• Approved $750 purchase for Kiwanis Mardi Gras table (5-0)
• Appointed Wayne Savage to Economic Development Authority (5-0)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will discuss a $10,000 Virginia State Tourism Grant for Hummel Field and the county, as well as plans for the airfield's 100th anniversary and terminal grand opening. Additional items include status updates on the courtesy car, ADSB monitor, airport layout plan, and replacement terminal building, plus elections of 2025 officers.

• Discussion of $10,000 VA State Tourism Grant for Hummel Field and Middlesex County with Whitney Law of Think Big Marketing
• Discussion of Hummel Airfield's 100th Anniversary and Terminal Grand Opening with Byron Tyson and Oscar Barber
• Review of replacement Terminal building status by Oscar Barber
• Discussion of Hangar T's door issue
• Discussion of Wings Wheels and Keels event on September 27, 2025

The Hummel Field Airport Committee approved the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with a condition that the electric charging station be moved as far as practical from the fuel facility. The committee also retained its current officers for 2025, discussed a $10,000 tourism grant, and appointed a subcommittee for the airport's 100th anniversary and terminal grand opening.

• Approved ALP with charging station relocation condition (5-0)
• Retained current officers: Barnhardt (Chair), Deagle (Vice Chair), Thomas (Secretary) (5-0)
• Appointed subcommittee for 100th anniversary and terminal grand opening (5-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors holds a budget work session to receive a budget update from the County Administrator and hear funding requests from 15 agencies, departments, and organizations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information gathering and discussion.

• Budget update from County Administrator
• Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation funding request
• Sheriff's Office budget presentation
• Rappahannock Community College funding request
• YMCA budget request

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, hearing presentations from county departments and agencies. They rescheduled the joint meeting with the school board to discuss the school budget request for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the only action was the meeting date decision.

• Rescheduled joint school budget meeting to Feb. 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint work session to discuss renovations at Middlesex High School. Dr. Tracy Seitz is scheduled to present on the topic. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session appears to be informational only.

• High School Renovations presentation by Dr. Tracy Seitz

Electoral Board

This meeting of the Middlesex County Electoral Board consists of procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, a report from the General Registrar, and discussion of Electoral Board Organization. No binding votes on policy, budgets, or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• General Registrar report on election administration
• Discussion of Electoral Board organization and officer positions

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will elect officers, appoint committees, and consider amendments to its bylaws. The board will also discuss a draft Tourism Action Plan and a potential cash match for a GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant.

• Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding for Virginia’s River Realm
• Review and discussion of the draft Tourism Action Plan for Middlesex County
• Consideration of cash match for GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant (Blue Catfish)
• Discussion of EDA budget request for County’s FY 25-26 Budget
• Closed session to consider acquisition of real property for a public purpose

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a slate of officers for 2025 and amended its bylaws to change monthly meetings from the third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to the second Monday at 6:00 p.m. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and a treasurer's report, and discussed but took no formal action on a proposed $5,000–$10,000 contribution to a regional planning grant. The board convened in closed session to evaluate the executive director and certified FOIA compliance.

• Approved 2025 slate of officers: Anzivino (Chair), Reed (Vice-Chair), Heyman (Treasurer), Roden (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw amendment changing meetings to second Monday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item 9A moved to item 5 (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report by acclamation
• Convened closed meeting for executive director evaluation (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Standing Resolution SR-1 certifying FOIA compliance (unanimous roll call)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex County Broadband Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect a chairman, vice chairman, and appoint a treasurer and secretary. They will also receive public comments, approve minutes and treasurer reports, and discuss two broadband initiatives: the VAAGP program with Tyler Beekhoo and the fiber-to-the-home project with Tom Innes.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Treasurer and Secretary
• Discussion by Tyler Beekhoo (Broadband Telecom) on VAAGP
• Discussion by Tom Innes (All Points Broadband) on fiber to the home project

The Middlesex Broadband Authority held its annual meeting, electing Wayne Jessie as Chairman and Carrie Dos Santos as Vice-Chairman, and approving AnnMarie Ricardi as Secretary/Treasurer. The board approved the December minutes, the Treasurer's report, and a $250 gift card incentive for a broadband survey. They also approved a letter of support for AllPoints Broadband's BEAD grant application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Wayne Jessie as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Carrie Dos Santos as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Requested AnnMarie Ricardi continue as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved $250 gift card for survey participants (unanimous)
• Approved BEAD letter of support for AllPoints Broadband (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to begin the budget process. The County Administrator and staff will summarize preliminary expenditure requests from various departments.

• Distribution of budget request notebooks to the Board of Supervisors
• Review of preliminary department expenditure requests

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors held a budget kick-off meeting, reviewing preliminary expenditures and revenues for FY2025-26. They approved an increase for the Commonwealth Attorney's office to fund a new assistant position and staff pay, and discussed several other budget items including a potential property reassessment, body cameras for the Sheriff's Office, and a $500,000 request from Bay Aging. No final budget was adopted; the board will continue discussions at a work session on January 24th.

• Approved increase for Commonwealth Attorney's office to fund new assistant ($75,000) and staff pay ($25,000)
• Discussed potential property reassessment at $200,000 cost, with possible regional contract
• Noted budget gap of $1,051,000, to be reduced by cutting other line items
• Scheduled joint meeting with School Board for February 11, 2025
• Moved February 4th work session to February 5th at 9:00 a.m.
• Invited Alan Walker to present Bay Aging's $500,000 request at February 24th meeting

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will consider updates on system expansions at Hideaway Point, Coves at Wilton Creek, and Tupelo Street, review amendment to the New Connections and Emergency Repairs Services Contract, and discuss board delegations and extension policies. The board will also receive financial and operational reports and recognize Jim Nagy.

• Hideaway Point System Expansion update
• Coves at Wilton Creek System Expansion update
• Tupelo St. Extension update
• Amendment – New Connections and Emergency Repairs Services Contract
• MWA Policies - Extensions and Board Delegations

The Middlesex Water Authority approved a $22,717.68 water bill abatement for Christ Church School due to a leak, and renewed three delegations of authority to the Executive Director. The board also approved using Hampton Roads Planning District Regional Construction Standards for a potential Tupelo Street extension and amended a contract with Walter C. Via Enterprises to allow annual renewals. No public comments were made.

• Approved $22,717.68 water bill abatement for Christ Church School (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of three delegations to Executive Director (unanimous)
• Approved use of Hampton Roads Planning District Regional Construction Standards for Tupelo Street extension (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Walter C. Via Enterprises for annual renewal option (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings for two shoreline applications. The board will also conduct an organizational meeting to elect officers.

• Application #2024-2523: 15' of rip rap revetment and 15' stone groin re-connection at 3674 Greys Point Rd
• Application #2024-2693: beach nourishment and saltmarsh cordgrass sprigging at 960 Browns Lane
• Election of officers for the organizational meeting

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board held its organizational meeting, electing Wesley Dolezal as Chairman and Monica Sanders as Vice Chairman for 2025. The board unanimously approved two wetland applications: a rip rap revetment and stone groin project on the Rappahannock River, and beach nourishment with saltmarsh cordgrass on Robinson Creek, both with a 3-year timeframe. The board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Wesley Dolezal as Chairman for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Monica Sanders as Vice Chairman for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2523 for rip rap revetment and stone groin at Greys Point Rd (unanimous, 3-year timeframe)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2024-2693 for beach nourishment and sprigging at Browns Lane (unanimous, 3-year timeframe)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

This is the Board's annual organizational meeting where they will elect a chairman and vice chairman, set the 2025 meeting schedule (first Tuesday of each month), and approve committee appointments. They will also hold a public hearing on the advisory 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY2026-2030. Other items include a budget supplement request for proffers paid, citizen appointments to boards, and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025
• Approval of 2025 regular meeting schedule (first Tuesday monthly)
• Committee appointments by Chairman (draft list on pages 3-4)
• Public hearing on 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY2026-2030 (advisory)
• Budget Supplement Request FY2025-22 (Proffers Paid) and citizen appointments to BZA, EDA, Building Code Appeals

The Board of Supervisors approved a $41,888 change order for the sheriff's office renovation and authorized signing right-of-way agreements with Dominion Power for three-phase power. They also accepted the FY2024 audit with an unmodified opinion, approved a $70,052 budget supplement for emergency services proffers, and adopted the 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2026-2030. The meeting included re-electing Don Harris as Chairman and Williams as Vice Chairman, and approving the 2025 meeting schedule and committee appointments.

• Approved $41,888 change order for sheriff's office renovation and right-of-way agreements with Dominion Power (4-1)
• Accepted FY2024 audit with unmodified opinion (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2025-22 for $70,052 for emergency services proffers (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2026-2030 (4-1)
• Re-elected Don Harris as Chairman (4-0, Harris abstained)
• Elected Reginald Williams as Vice Chairman (4-0, Williams abstained)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 committee appointments (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors meets for a work session to receive briefings on the upcoming budget process and calendar, updates from the volunteer rescue squad, airport, water system projects, heritage trail, dredge program, and EDA projects, and to establish strategic goals for the year. No votes are scheduled; the session is informational and discussion-based.

• County Administrator presents budget process and calendar introduction
• Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad provides update (Ole Albert & David Layman)
• Water System Project Updates from Chip England & Greg Chambers
• Heritage Trail and Committee discussion led by Bessida White
• Board discusses and establishes strategic goals for 2025

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard presentations from the rescue squad about financial strain, an airport terminal project update, a water authority deficit report, heritage trail signs, and dredging funding options. Board members also shared budget goals, including no tax increases.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard request from rescue squad for county to take over paid staff costs and forgive $105,000 owed
• Discussed airport terminal project funding with county share estimated at $140,000-$200,000
• Reviewed water authority deficit and need for 200 new connections to avoid deficits
• Discussed dredging funding options including Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) tool