Northumberland County, VA

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to plan the November 3, 2026 general election, including early voting, machine testing, and canvassing dates. They also discussed a School Board District 5 candidacy, approved up to $500 for officer of election lunches, and reviewed the Risk Limiting Audit schedule and security report.

• Approved $400-$500 for Officer of Election lunches for 5 precincts and Registrar's office
• Set early voting start for Sept 18, 2026
• Scheduled OoE training for Oct 8, 2026
• Discussed School Board District 5: Frank DiGiovanni qualified, Jennifer Bramblet insufficient petition
• Risk Limiting Audit to be completed by Nov 19, 2026

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Economic Development Commission

The Northumberland County Economic Development Commission is meeting to review routine items including meeting notes, commissioner updates, and reports from the executive director. They will discuss updates on the Poor House Tract, a micro intern for the VA 250 Mobile Museum, strategic plan progress, an AJGA tournament, and the upcoming Reedville Market opening. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Poor House Tract update
• Micro Intern (VA 250 Mobile Museum)
• Strategic Plan updates
• AJGA Tournament
• Reedville Market opening soon

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine items, receive updates from VDOT, schools, and behavioral health, and discuss several financial and property matters. Key actions include appropriating funds for a housing rehabilitation project on Lampkintown Road, a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department, and a request to accept a HEAT equipment grant. The board will also discuss the possibility of switching to twice-a-year tax billing and review county-owned properties for potential sale.

• Resolution appropriating FY27 funds for Lampkintown Road Housing Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution adopting Lampkintown Road Housing Rehabilitation Program and appointing board
• Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Department
• Sheriff's Office request to accept HEAT Equipment Grant
• Discussion on twice-a-year tax billing and county-owned properties

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine items, hear updates from VDOT and schools, and consider several resolutions, including appropriating funds for a housing rehabilitation project on Lampkintown Road, a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department, and a grant for a HEAT equipment program. They will also discuss a proposal for twice-a-year tax billing and a comprehensive plan citizen survey. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution appropriating FY27 funds for Lampkintown Road Housing Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution adopting Lampkintown Road Housing Rehabilitation Program and appointing board
• Supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Department
• Sheriff's Office grant request for HEAT Equipment Grant
• Discussion on twice-a-year tax billing by John Kost

Electoral Board

This meeting of the Northumberland County, VA Electoral Board has no published agenda. The only listed item is a reference to meeting material, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• No agenda items listed

The Electoral Board accepted and counted two provisional ballots, finalizing the August 4 dual primary results. The Republican primary had 663 votes (6% turnout) and the Democrat primary had 740 votes (7% turnout). The board also planned for the November 3 general election, including ballot orders and testing schedules.

• Accepted and counted 2 provisional ballots (Precinct 2 and 4, Democrat Primary)
• Validated final Republican primary results: 663 votes, Bert Mizusawa 337 (57%)
• Validated final Democrat primary results: 740 votes, Shannon L. Taylor 429 (58%)
• Approved ballot orders for general election: Precincts 1-3 at 1,200 each, Precinct 4 at 1,400, Precinct 5 at 1,500
• Confirmed 61 thumb drives sufficient for next election
• Postponed August 11 meeting to August 25 at 2 pm; added September 17 meeting at 2 pm

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item is a reference to meeting materials, directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Northumberland County Electoral Board reviewed and approved preliminary election results for all six precincts, confirming no changes were needed. Administrative errors in District 2 were corrected without affecting results. The board entered closed session to discuss provisional ballots but made no decisions, deferring action until further research. The meeting was suspended to reconvene on August 10, 2026.

• Approved District 1 results: 128 voters (71 Republican, 57 Democratic)
• Approved District 2 results: 140 voters (83 Republican, 57 Democratic) after correcting administrative errors
• Approved District 3 results: 96 voters (37 Republican, 59 Democratic)
• Approved District 4 results: 244 voters (148 Republican, 96 Democratic)
• Approved District 5 results: 227 voters (162 Republican, 65 Democratic)
• Approved In-Person Early Voting results: 390 voters (117 Republican, 273 Democratic)
• Approved Absentee Mail results: 168 voters (40 Republican, 128 Democratic)
• Tabled provisional ballot discussion pending further research

Joint Finance Committee

The Northumberland County Joint Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial oversight and strategic issues between the County and School Division. They will review the new Finance Director's initial observations and recommendations, revisit finance risks and mitigation strategies, and discuss FY27 revenue implications from the new tax rate. The agenda also includes follow-up on the School Nutrition program's fund balance carry-forward audit and a discussion on improving budget transparency for FY28.

• New Finance Director's initial observations and recommendations
• Anticipated FY27 revenue implications from new tax rate
• 2027 CIP requests funded vs not yet funded
• School Nutrition program fund balance carry-forward audit
• Discussion on improving transparency in FY28 budget process

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on two revisions to the county zoning ordinance: one changes the definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial to permit retail sales, and the other adds this use as a conditional use in the B‑1 Business district. A work‑session will continue discussion of cell‑phone tower regulations based on a Board of Supervisors memo. No other discussion items are listed.

• Amend definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial to allow retail sales
• Add Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial as a conditional use in B‑1 Business district
• Continue work‑session on cell‑phone tower zoning regulations per 4‑10‑26 memo

Electoral Board

The Board reviewed status updates for budget reconciliation and the Registrar's review. Discussions included preparations for OoE training on July 16, 2026, and a memo regarding revised OoE pay effective September 1, 2026.

• OoE training venue and materials scheduled for 16 July 2026
• Secretary to prepare and submit memo for revised OoE pay implementation effective 1 September 2026

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board approved two shoreline stabilization projects and tabled a third pending more information. Both approved projects involve riprap revetment installation along creeks, each for a three-year period. The tabled project was postponed to the August 11, 2026 meeting because revised plans lacked required information.

• Approved Application 26-1238 for Edward Bowis: remove failed riprap, install 385 linear feet of riprap revetment, add stone along 20 feet of existing sill at Cockrells Creek / 213 Edwards Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Application 26-0290 for Dean Buth: install 50 linear feet of riprap revetment and 20 linear feet of riprap sill at Judith Sound / 59 Judith Sound Circle (unanimous)
• Tabled VMRC 26-0802 (Scott B. Johnson) until August 11, 2026 meeting due to incomplete revised plans (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a budget amendment for school capital projects, emergency services, and opioid settlements. The meeting includes a public hearing for a zoning exception at 2082 Fleeton Road and reports on county timberlands and VDOT roadwork.

• Public hearing for an After-The-Fact Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance at 2082 Fleeton Road
• Proposed FY2026 budget amendment for School Division Capital Improvement Project, Emergency Services Billing, and Opioid Settlement
• Transfer of $150,000.00 within Emergency Services accounts
• Discussion on county-owned properties and timberland harvesting recommendations
• Re-appointment of Mr. Albert Fisher to the Wetlands Board District II

Joint Finance Committee

The Northumberland County Joint Finance Committee will meet to discuss finance risks, including the status of a temporary finance director and skills needed for finance roles. They will also review the school nutrition program audit, address remaining FY27 budget issues like bonuses and revenue from the new tax rate, and discuss improving transparency in the FY28 budget process.

• Status of temporary finance director position
• Findings on skills for county finance and school finance consultant/manager
• School Nutrition program fund balance carry-forward audit
• Impact of personnel bonuses on county and school budgets
• Discussion on improving transparency in FY28 budget process

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider two fund transfers: one for the School Board and one for Emergency Services. The agenda contains only these items and standard opening/closing procedures, with no other business listed.

• Transfer of funds to the School Board
• Transfer of funds to Emergency Services

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and approved two fund transfers. The first transferred $90,000 from the school's Instruction category to Admin & Health to cover payroll and other expenses, as explained by Superintendent Leslie. The second approved a supplemental appropriation of $716.79 from EMS revenue to cover a refund. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved $90,000 transfer from Instruction (30-6000-6100) to Admin & Health (30-6000-6200) for school payroll (5-0)
• Approved $716.79 supplemental appropriation from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) for a refund (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on cell phone tower regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. This follows a Board of Supervisors memo dated 4-10-26 and includes an examination of neighboring county ordinances.

• Review of cell phone tower regulations in the Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved revisions to the definition of bulk oil/propane storage and added it as a conditional use in B-1 Business, General zoning districts. These changes allow for retail sales at these facilities. The commission also discussed updates to the Telecommunications Tower zoning ordinance.

• Approved revised June 18, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Revised definition of bulk oil/propane storage to allow retail sales (unanimous)
• Added bulk oil/propane storage as a conditional use in B-1 zoning (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will discuss and likely adopt the FY27 budget, set tax rates, appropriate funds, approve the personal property tax rate, and adopt the FY27 fee schedule. They will also consider a DEQ litter prevention grant and a contract for a cost allocation plan. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• FY27 County Budget Adoption
• Approval of FY27 Tax Rates
• Approval of Personal Property Tax Rate (PPTR)
• FY27 Fee Schedule Adoption
• FY2027 DEQ Non-Competitive Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY27 County Budget of $48,796,856 and set the real estate tax rate at 51 cents per $100 of assessed value. The board also approved the FY27 appropriations resolution totaling $47,547,118, which includes $750,000 for the cafeteria budget, and reduced personal property tax relief from 40% to 38%. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted FY27 County Budget of $48,796,856 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 tax rates including 51-cent real estate rate (5-0)
• Approved FY27 appropriations resolution totaling $47,547,118 (5-0)
• Approved personal property tax relief rate reduction to 38% (5-0)
• Adopted FY27 County Fee Schedule with no changes (5-0)
• Increased capital/fixed asset capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 (5-0)
• Authorized application for FY27 DEQ litter prevention and recycling grant (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 contract with Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for FY25 cost allocation plan (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved an increased hourly rate for officers of election supporting early voting. The board also reviewed upcoming primary dates and training requirements.

• Approved hourly rate increase for OoE supporting early voting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the draft FY27 budget, including potential cuts and additions. The meeting also includes a Planning Commission memorandum regarding bulk oil and gas storage on B-1 zoned properties.

• Discussion of Draft FY27 Budget
• Review of potential budget cuts and additions
• Planning Commission memorandum on bulk oil and gas storage/commercial tanks in B-1 Business General zones

The Board discussed the FY27 budget, considering tax rates from 51 to 54 cents, with a 54-cent rate projected to yield a 20% unassigned fund balance. No final tax rate was set; a budget work session was scheduled for June 18, 2026. The Board also voted to ask the Planning Commission to review zoning for bulk oil and gas storage on B-1 properties.

• Scheduled budget work session for June 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Requested Planning Commission review of bulk oil and gas storage zoning on B-1 properties (5-0)
• Convened into closed meeting for personnel and contract discussions (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a tabled request for an exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance to build an accessory structure at 625 Harbor Drive, and on a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment for grants, personnel, and other costs. The board will also consider several administrative items, including fund transfers, a FEMA SAFER grant request, and an election split waiver.

• Public hearing on Robert G. Bruechert's exception request for property at 625 Harbor Drive (Parcel #38-D(1)-17)
• Public hearing on FY2026 budget amendment for grants, reimbursements, personnel, and capital projects
• Consideration of FEMA SAFER grant request for Emergency Services
• Supplemental appropriation of Opioid Abatement Funds
• Approval of June 2026 check register and EFT register

The Board of Supervisors denied a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance exception for an accessory structure at 625 Harbor Drive, citing DEQ opposition and inconsistency with the Bay Act. They also approved a $2,500 contribution to the AJGA tournament, a $766,299 school nutrition budget request, and a FEMA SAFER grant application for volunteer fire departments. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Denied Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance exception for accessory structure at 625 Harbor Drive (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 contribution to AJGA Tournament at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club (5-0)
• Approved school nutrition budget request of $766,299 (5-0)
• Approved FEMA SAFER grant application for $125,000 for volunteer fire departments (5-0)
• Approved VRS enhanced hazardous duty benefits resolution increasing multiplier to 1.85% effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $11,064.58 transfer of funds from EMS revenue to expenditure (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $85.71 for opioid abatement funds (5-0)
• Approved June 2026 check register in the amount of $477,642.97 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will convene to discuss the Draft FY27 Budget, potential reductions and additions, and a transfer of funds to the School Board. The meeting will also include a resolution supporting the Gardy's Mill Pond Restoration.

• Transfer and Supplemental Appropriation - School Board
• Budget Discussion (Draft FY27 Budget)
• Resolution - Gardy's Mill Pond Restoration Support
• Action Taken from Closed Meeting: State Compensation Board Bonus
• Payment Authorization - Elementary School Playground Deposit

The Board approved a transfer and supplemental appropriation of $162,854.42 from the school VIP CIP revenue account to cover the elementary school playground deposit, and authorized staff to submit a manual ACH payment for that amount. They also authorized drafting a resolution supporting Gardy's Mill Pond restoration and requesting Westmoreland County's support. The Board declined to accept the state compensation board bonus for constitutional officers. Budget discussions were held but no decisions were made; a budget work session was scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• Approved transfer and supplemental appropriation of $162,854.42 for school playground deposit (4-0)
• Authorized manual ACH payment of $162,854.42 for playground deposit (4-0)
• Authorized drafting resolution supporting Gardy's Mill Pond restoration and outreach to Westmoreland County (4-0)
• Declined to accept state compensation board bonus for constitutional officers (5-0)

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board approved two applications: a revetment and groin project at 259 Seagull Lane, and a maintenance dredge at 449 Wicomico View Lane. A bulkhead project at 160 Ferry View Drive was tabled until the July 14, 2026 meeting pending revised drawings. The board also discussed a potential wetlands violation and a Stop Work Order.

• Approved Application 26-1012 for armor stone revetment and timber groins at 259 Seagull Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Application 26-1119 for maintenance dredge at 449 Wicomico View Lane for five years (unanimous)
• Tabled Application 26-0802 for bulkhead at 160 Ferry View Drive until July 14, 2026 (unanimous)

Joint Finance Committee

The Northumberland County Joint Finance Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss finance risks and lessons learned, and consider improving transparency in the FY28 budget process. The agenda also includes a review of the School Nutrition program, a status update on the county financial audit, and a discussion on modernizing county financial systems.

• Review and approval of minutes from 4/23/26
• Finance risks and mitigation strategies – lessons learned
• Transparency in county budgeting – discussion on improving transparency in FY28 budget process
• School Nutrition program review
• County financial audit for 2027 or beyond – status and next steps

The Joint Finance Committee discussed significant finance risks, including an incomplete FY25 audit, unresolved reconciliations, and the need to define the Finance Director role. They scheduled a follow-up meeting to clarify responsibilities. Dr. Pica stated she will not request a carryover for the school nutrition program until the FY26 audit is complete, citing major discrepancies in the data. No formal votes were taken on these substantive items; only the minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled a meeting to define Finance Director role and responsibilities
• Discussed moving to oversight model for school finances starting July 1
• Deferred school nutrition carryover request until FY26 audit is complete

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on adopting a tax rate of $0.57 per $100 of assessed value, an effective increase of $0.0979 (20.7%) over the lowered rate. The board also discusses funding for NES playground, school bus purchases, and a transfer of funds for school capital improvements.

• Public Hearing: Proposed effective tax rate increase to $0.57 per $100 (20.7% increase)
• Board discussion: NES Playground Funding – review options and proposal
• Board discussion: School Buses – capital improvement plan for new buses
• Board discussion: Transfer of Funds for School Capital Improvement
• Presentation: Poor House Tract Phase I update

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed real property tax rate increase to $0.57 per $100 of assessed value, but took no vote on it. They approved a transfer of $346,558.91 in prior year reimbursement funds to the school capital improvement account, earmarking $184,874.91 for the elementary school playground and $161,684 for a new bus. The Board also discussed the Poor House Tract development options and scheduled a budget work session for June 10, 2026.

• Approved transfer of $346,558.91 to school CIP account (5-0)
• Earmarked $184,874.91 for elementary school playground
• Earmarked $161,684 for new bus purchase
• Convened closed meeting for personnel and contract discussions (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget, which includes a $0.0979 increase in the tax rate (from $0.4721 to $0.57). The meeting will also discuss funding for the NES playground, school bus needs, and a supplemental appropriation for school capital improvements. An authorization for a handwritten check for a DEQ school well permit and approval of the School Board budget will be considered. Items related to a closed session and emergency procurement will also be addressed.

• Public hearing on FY27 budget tax rate increase
• NES Playground Funding Discussion
• School Bus Discussion
• Supplemental Appropriation for School Capital Improvement
• Authorization for Handwritten Check – DEQ School Well Permit

The Board authorized staff to work with Davenport & Company to establish a fund balance policy, aiming for a 20% minimum of expenditures. It also approved the FY27 school division budget of $21,621,405 and a $9,000 supplemental appropriation for a DEQ well permit. The Board discussed but did not vote on funding for a school playground and buses, scheduling those for next week. No action was taken on the proposed FY27 county budget, as required by law.

• Authorized staff to work with Davenport & Company on fund balance policy (5-0)
• Approved FY27 school budget of $21,621,405
• Approved $9,000 supplemental appropriation for DEQ well permit
• Authorized hand-written check for $9,000 DEQ school well permit
• Convened closed meeting for personnel and contract discussions
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)
• Authorized emergency contracts with Cherry Bekaert and Cordia for finance services

Electoral Board

The board discussed and updated several items, including the schedule for the 2026 primary filing deadline, upcoming web conference, required election supplies, and the 2026 election calendar. No formal approvals or votes were recorded; the items were noted for future action.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to continue discussions on cell phone tower regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. This review follows a Board of Supervisors memo dated 4-10-26 and includes an examination of neighboring county ordinances.

• Review of cell phone tower regulations in the Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission unanimously accepted the May 21, 2026 agenda and the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No motions were adopted on the draft cell‑phone tower zoning ordinance or any other substantive matter.

• Approved May 21, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Northumberland County Economic Development Commission is meeting to review its April 2026 meeting notes, hear updates from the executive director and county administrator, and discuss current projects, including an analysis of the Poor House Tract/Dodlyt Road. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, agenda review, and citizen engagement, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of April 2026 meeting notes
• Executive Director items
• County Administrator corner
• Current projects: Poor House Tract/Dodlyt Road analysis

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review budget presentations from several county departments and health services. The meeting includes closed sessions to address personnel and contract matters.

• Budget presentations from Sheriff's Department, Emergency Services, and Department of Social Services
• Budget presentation from Northern Neck - Middlesex Free Health Clinic
• Budget presentation from Northumberland Public Library
• Action on Payroll Clerk/Benefits Administrator position
• Action on Shannon O'Bier Payroll Assistance Contract

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and made several personnel and contract decisions. They hired Heather Brann as payroll clerk/benefits administrator for the school division at $62,000, approved a payroll assistance contract with Shannon O'Bier at $3,000/month, and approved a salary adjustment of $72,059 for employee #10664. They also reappointed members to two committees. The session included budget presentations from the Sheriff's Department, Free Health Clinic, Library, Social Services, and EMS, but no final budget votes were taken.

• Hired Heather Brann as payroll clerk/benefits administrator for school division at $62,000/yr (4-0)
• Approved contract with Shannon O'Bier for payroll assistance at $3,000/month (5-0)
• Approved salary adjustment of $72,059 for employee #10664 (5-0)
• Reappointed Clarence Dameron to Anti-Litter Committee, District III (5-0)
• Reappointed Luttrell Tadlock to Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and three land-use requests. The meeting also includes several fund transfers for the School Board and Emergency Services, as well as a request for an EMS vehicle.

• Public hearing for the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance exception request for 84 Crane Court
• Conditional Use Permit request for a multi-unit dwelling at 731 Old Glebe Point Road
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance exception request for 625 Harbor Drive
• Emergency Services vehicle request and EMS Central Square CAD contract request