Northumberland County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on December 15, 2022. They approved a motion to move forward with the lower estimate from Power & Flow for post office pump improvements in the sanitary district, funded by ARPA. The board also convened into closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, then reconvened and certified the closed session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $50,364.52 for post office pump improvements using ARPA funds
• Convened into closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel discussions
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA by roll call vote
• Adjourned meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for pump improvements at the post office sanitary district. The project will be funded using ARPA funds. The board also convened a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved $50,364.52 estimate from Power & Flow for post office pump improvements (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene into closed meeting for personnel discussions (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene into open session (5-0)
• Certified that only lawful exempt business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance for solar energy facilities. The changes would prohibit solar facilities in R-1 and R-2 residential zones, require a siting agreement and environmental impact statement, and adjust decommissioning timelines.

• Prohibition of solar energy facilities in R-1 Residential General and R-2 Residential Waterfront zones
• Requirement for a solar siting agreement and environmental impact statement
• Reduction of decommissioning plan review from every five years to every two years
• Increase of decommissioning time from six to twelve months

The Planning Commission voted to send solar energy facility zoning ordinance revisions to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also recommended adding a solar energy revenue share ordinance. Members discussed future evaluations of short-term rentals and camping regulations.

• Approved recommendation to add a solar energy revenue share ordinance to the Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved sending solar energy facility zoning ordinance revisions to the Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met on December 13, 2022, to approve minutes from September through November, review a draft FY23-24 budget, and organize new officers effective January 1, 2023. The budget includes proposed purchases of two new PollPads, 30 traffic cones, and a 6-bay battery charger. The board also approved December 27 as a holiday for Registrar’s Office personnel.

• Draft FY23-24 budget reviewed; due to County Administrator by January 31, 2023
• Proposed purchase of two new PollPads for training use
• Proposed purchase of 30 traffic cones for precincts
• Proposed purchase of 6-bay battery charger from Hart
• Board elected new officers effective January 1, 2023: Chairman Ed Johnson, Vice-Chairman Austin Schmidt, Secretary Bob Heller

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public hearings, approving a zoning ordinance revision on camping, tabling a conditional use permit for a dwelling, and carrying over decisions on two solar facility requests. The board also approved several administrative items, including a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department and the purchase of emergency dispatch software.

• Approved revision to Zoning Ordinance § 148-153 limiting camping without compensation to 7 days or less, requiring sanitation facilities, and making compensated camping conditional in A-1 and R-2 districts (passed 3-2).
• Tabled conditional use permit for dwelling on M-1 zoned property (Tax Map Parcel #10-(1)-155-B, Lake Road) to January 12, 2023.
• Carried over decision on solar facility siting agreement and CUP (Tax Map Parcels #37-(1)-195 and 195-A, 642 Fairport Road) to January 12, 2023.
• Approved $19,312 purchase of IamResponding emergency dispatch software for 5-year term.
• Approved supplemental appropriations of $2,275.00 and $123.90 for Sheriff's Department accounts.

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance revision limiting non-compensated camping to seven days and requiring permits for commercial camping. A conditional use permit was granted for a private school in Callao, while a solar facility siting agreement and another dwelling permit were tabled.

• Approved zoning revision limiting non-compensated camping to 7 days and requiring permits for commercial camping in A-1, R-2, and C-1 districts (3-2)
• Approved conditional use permit for a private school at 226 Village Green Drive in Callao (5-0)
• Approved $19,312 purchase of IamResponding emergency dispatch software (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of old school board property at 2172 Northumberland Highway (5-0)
• Approved $2,275 and $123.90 supplemental appropriations for the Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Tabled solar energy facility siting agreement and conditional use permit until Jan 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for a dwelling on Lake Road until Jan 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Requested Planning Commission evaluate short-term rentals and commercial vs. private camping (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance revision to limit recreational camping on properties to seven days or less and make commercial camping a conditional use in A-1 and R-2 districts. Commissioners will also finalize work on revisions to the Solar Energy Facilities zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance § 148-153 to limit recreational camping to 7 days
• Commercial camping (with compensation) would become a conditional use in A-1 and R-2 districts
• Commercial camping prohibited in all other zoning districts
• Finalize revisions to Solar Energy Facilities zoning ordinance

The Planning Commission recommended revisions to the zoning ordinance regarding commercial and non-compensated camping, including new sanitation requirements. The commission also recommended updates to the solar energy facility ordinance for the Board of Supervisors' approval.

• Approved requirement for VDH approved sanitation facility for camping without compensation (8-0)
• Recommended zoning ordinance revisions for commercial camping to the Board of Supervisors (8-0)
• Recommended adding conservation (C-1) zoned land as a district where commercial camping is allowed by conditional use permit (8-0)
• Recommended revised solar energy zoning ordinance to the Board of Supervisors (8-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board unanimously approved five permit applications at its November 15, 2022 meeting. The most notable was a commercial pier at 517 Deep Water Lane on Cockrells Creek. The board also approved four riprap revetment projects at locations on Lowes Pond, the Great Wicomico River, the Potomac River, and Owens Pond. All permits were granted for three-year terms.

• Application 22-2244: Blaine Altaffer – commercial pier at 517 Deep Water Lane, Cockrells Creek (three-year permit approved)
• Application 22-2037: Linda Duvall – 90 linear feet of riprap revetment at 328 White Sand Drive, Lowes Pond (three-year permit approved)
• Application 22-2404: Robert Hawkins – 110 linear feet of riprap revetment and two 40-foot gapped stone sills at 53 Knights Run View, Great Wicomico River (three-year permit approved)
• Application 22-2234: Timothy Lovain – 75 linear feet of riprap revetment and replacement of three failing groins with two new timber groins at 789 Virmar Beach Road, Potomac River (three-year permit approved)
• Application 22-2330: William P. Rieck, Jr. – 65 linear feet of riprap revetment at 721 Twin Harbor Road, Owens Pond (three-year permit approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with presentations from schools, broadband, and VDOT. They approved a $85,575 roof repair for the School Division's Bus Garage, a supplemental appropriation for sheriff's department ball games, and a letter of intent to join a regional radio system. Public hearings included a solar facility request carried over to December, a health care facility permit extension, and a golf cart ordinance amendment for Reedville.

• Approved $85,575 roof repair for School Division Bus Garage with Twin Rivers Roofing & Construction
• Approved $1,338.75 supplemental appropriation to line item 3102-1006 for ball games at the school
• Approved letter of intent to join upper middle peninsula regional radio system (motion reconsidered and corrected)
• Approved extension of Conditional Use Permit for health care facility on Hampton Hall Road
• Approved amendment to County Code Chapter 79-2 clarifying golf cart use on Main Street in Reedville

The Board approved an $85,575 contract for the school division's bus garage roof and voted to join the upper middle peninsula regional radio system. Other actions included extending a conditional use permit for a health care facility and amending the county code regarding golf cart use in Reedville.

• Approved $85,575 contract with Twin Rivers Roofing & Construction for bus garage roof (5-0)
• Approved $1,338.75 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Department ball games (5-0)
• Approved joining the upper middle peninsula regional radio system via letter of intent (4-1)
• Approved extension until 2025 for health care facility conditional use permit on Hampton Hall Road (5-0)
• Approved County Code amendment for golf cart and utility vehicle use on Main Street in Reedville (5-0)
• Approved resolution to honor Reverend Lee Scripture (5-0)
• Approved November 2022 check register (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to review voting precinct documents and process provisional ballots. The board reviewed same day registration applications and late-arriving absentee ballots before completing the final vote tallies for the US House of Representatives race and the Mayor of Kilmarnock race.

• Review of November 8 General Election Statement of Results, Ballot Record Sheets, and Pollbook Summaries
• Processing of provisional ballots from Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Processing of late-arriving absentee ballots from the Central Absentee Precinct
• Submission of election abstract for the Mayor of Kilmarnock race

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a joint quarterly meeting with the School Board. They approved submitting an application for ARPA tourism recovery funds, hired two employees, and convened a closed meeting for personnel and real estate discussions. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved application to Virginia Tourism Corporation for ARPA Tourism Recovery Program
• Hired Patrick Palmiotto as Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance at $34,532.57 starting Nov 1, 2022
• Hired Darren Clegg as part-time interim Chief of Emergency Services at $32.50/hour
• Convened closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)(3) for personnel and real property matters
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA

The Board of Supervisors approved an application for the ARPA Tourism Recovery Program. They also hired a Wastewater Operator/Maintenance worker and a part-time interim Chief of Emergency Services. The meeting included a joint report from the School Board on facilities and enrollment.

• Approved application to Virginia Tourism Cooperation for ARPA Tourism Recovery Program (5-0)
• Hired Patrick Palmiotto as Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance at $34,532.57 starting Nov 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Hired Darren Clegg as part-time interim Chief of Emergency Services at $32.50 per hour (5-0)
• Scheduled next joint quarterly meeting for February 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue work on revisions to the Solar Energy Facilities zoning ordinance and consider a Remote Participation Policy for future meetings. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Continue work on revisions to the Solar Energy Facilities zoning ordinance
• Consideration of a Remote Participation Policy for future Planning Commission meetings

The Northumberland County Planning Commission approved multiple revisions to the solar energy facility zoning ordinance, including a two-year interval for decommissioning plan updates, a $1,500 conditional use permit fee recommendation, and a requirement for two annual mowings. They also clarified the tent camping ordinance to limit recreational camping to seven days for all property occupants. No public hearings were held, and the commission postponed adopting a remote participation policy.

• Approved revision to tent camping ordinance limiting recreational camping to seven days for owners, residents, tenants, and guests (7-1)
• Approved two annual mowings for solar facilities, in May and September (unanimous)
• Approved two-year interval for decommissioning plan revisions, with recommendation to BOS for five years (unanimous)
• Approved revised language for site restoration to 'permanently stabilized land with vegetative cover' (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of siting agreement reference in solar ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to BOS for $1,500 solar conditional use permit fee (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on remote participation policy
• Approved minutes from September 8, 15, and 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with presentations, administrative reports, and public hearings. They approved multiple supplemental appropriations, including $1,163 for sheriff's shotguns, $1,914.43 and $1,995.65 for law enforcement items, and $39,096.66 for the Callao Revitalization Grant. They also approved a $600,000 budget amendment for the Northern Neck Regional Jail and moved forward with a $58,248 generator replacement in Reedville. A public hearing on a utility-scale solar facility was carried over to November 10, 2022, while a zoning revision allowing chickens and livestock in R-1 districts was approved.

• Approved $600,000 budget amendment for Northern Neck Regional Jail
• Approved $58,248 for Reedville pump station generator replacement using ARPA funds
• Approved $39,096.66 supplemental appropriation for Callao Revitalization Grant
• Approved zoning revision to allow chickens/livestock in R-1 district
• Carried over solar facility conditional use permit hearing to Nov 10

The Board approved a zoning ordinance revision allowing up to 12 chickens per 2 acres and 1 livestock animal per 5 acres in Residential, General (R-1) districts, with conditions including setbacks and waste management. They also approved multiple supplemental appropriations for the Sheriff's Department and the Callao Revitalization Grant, and authorized a $58,248 generator replacement for the Reedville pump station using ARPA funds. Additionally, the Board contributed $1,000 to the Remote Area Medical Clinic and requested quarterly updates from All Points Broadband.

• Approved R-1 zoning revision for chickens and livestock (5-0)
• Approved $1,163 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's shotguns (5-0)
• Approved $1,914.43 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's law enforcement items (5-0)
• Approved $1,995.65 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's federal asset forfeiture (5-0)
• Approved $39,096.66 supplemental appropriation for Callao Revitalization Grant (5-0)
• Approved $58,248 Reedville pump station generator replacement using ARPA funds (4-1)
• Approved $1,000 contribution to Remote Area Medical Clinic (5-0)
• Approved request for All Points Broadband quarterly updates (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to prepare ballots for precincts and review officer assignments for the November 8 election. The board also scheduled training and logic and accuracy testing.

• Prepared ballots for distribution to precincts for the Nov 8 election
• Activated one reserve officer each for Precincts 3 and 4
• Scheduled Chief Training for Oct 18 and Officer of Election training for Oct 25
• Scheduled Logic and Accuracy Testing for Oct 18
• Scheduled a webinar on Same Day Registration for Oct 20

Planning Commission

The commission voted to model Northumberland County's solar revenue sharing ordinance after Middlesex County's simpler version, replacing an earlier plan to use Richmond County's ordinance. They also approved a landscape agreement requiring vegetative buffers around solar facilities, deleted a provision allowing neighbors to waive buffers, and adopted several other solar-related requirements including environmental impact statements, Knoxbox emergency access, and lighting standards. The meeting was a work session with no public comments allowed.

• Approved motion to model solar revenue sharing ordinance after Middlesex County (unanimous)
• Approved landscape agreement requiring vegetative buffers around solar facilities, deleting neighbor-waiver provision (unanimous)
• Approved motion granting EMS Director access to Knoxbox for emergency access (unanimous)
• Approved language allowing zoning administrator to request additional information (unanimous)
• Approved environmental inventory and impact statement requirement for solar projects (unanimous)
• Approved proof of insurance requirement for solar applicants, striking 'prior to construction' (unanimous)
• Approved exterior lighting standards for solar facilities (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on fire protection plan pending consultation with EMS Director

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is working on revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. Discussions include regulations for tent camping and potential changes to solar energy facility requirements.

• Revision of Tent Camping language in the Zoning Ordinance
• Potential exclusion of R-1 and R-2 residential zones for Large (Utility) Solar Energy Facilities
• Revisions to Solar Energy Facilities ordinance regarding decommissioning, bonding, and revenue sharing
• Update on Proposed Canoe/Kayak Launch VDOT Land Use Permit

The commission voted to recommend draft language limiting recreational tent camping to 7 days and requiring a conditional use permit for commercial camping in R-2 districts. It also voted to prohibit utility-scale solar in R-1 and R-2 zones, extend the decommissioning period to one year, and adopt Richmond County's solar revenue-sharing model. A remote participation policy will be addressed in October.

• Approved draft tent camping language: 7-day recreational limit, conditional use permit for commercial camping (7-1, O'Brien nay)
• Prohibited utility-scale solar in R-1 and R-2 zoning districts (unanimous, 8-0)
• Extended solar decommissioning period from 6 months to 1 year (unanimous, 8-0)
• Set decommissioning plan review every 5 years (unanimous, 8-0)
• Adopted Richmond County's solar revenue-sharing ordinance as model (unanimous, 8-0)

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed and approved four applications for shoreline protection and erosion control. Each approved permit was granted for a duration of three years.

• Approved Application No. 22-1785: armor stone breakwaters, beach nourishment, and plantings at 135 and 136 Smith Point View
• Approved Application No. 22-1975: 146 linear feet of riprap revetment on Sculling Oar Lane
• Approved Application No. 22-1442: 58 linear feet of riprap sill and 65 linear feet of riprap revetment at 592 Highland Point Road
• Approved Application No. 22-1852: riprap sill, riprap revetment, and vinyl bulkhead at 43 Harveys Neck Road
• Rescheduled November meeting to November 15, 2022

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to prepare for the November 8 general election. The board assigned election officers for all precincts and conducted equipment testing.

• Assignment of Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Officers of Election for all precincts
• Logic and Accuracy testing of VerityScan, Verity TouchWriter, and VerityPrint machines
• Review of training materials for early voting personnel

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to require a conditional use permit for commercial tent camping in all zoning districts, and also voted unanimously to limit recreational camping (without compensation) to seven days. No action was taken on proposed solar energy facility restrictions, though members agreed to keep solar out of R-2 districts and discussed decommissioning timelines and a 1-mile tidal water setback.

• Approved motion requiring conditional use permit for commercial tent camping in all zones (unanimous)
• Approved motion limiting recreational camping without compensation to seven days (unanimous)
• No action taken on restricting solar energy facilities from R-1 district
• No action taken on decommissioning timeline for solar facilities

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public hearings, approving a conditional use permit for a private school, a rezoning for a retail building, and a budget amendment for ARPA funds. A decision on a solar facility was carried over to October 13, 2022. The board also approved several administrative items and entered a closed meeting for personnel and real estate matters.

• Approved CUP for private school on A-1 zoned property at 1645 Fruit Plain Road
• Approved rezoning of 3 acres at parcel #42-(1)-174B from A-1 to B-1 for a 10,640 sq ft retail building on Rt. 200
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $650,384.73 and $1,174,656.00 in ARPA funds
• Approved purchase of used portable pump for Sanitary District up to $19,844.82
• Approved transfer of $2,004.69 from IT to Sheriff's Office for internet upgrade

The Board approved a rezoning from Agriculture to Business General for a 3-acre parcel on Route 200 to allow a 10,640 sq ft retail store (4-1). A decision on a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar facility on Fairport Road was carried over to October 13, 2022. The Board also approved a budget amendment transferring and appropriating $1,825,040.73 in ARPA funds, and moved forward with advertising bids for the EVB roof replacement.

• Approved rezoning of 3 acres from A-1 to B-1 for retail store on Rt. 200 (4-1)
• Carried over decision on solar facility conditional use permit at 642 Fairport Road to Oct. 13
• Approved budget amendment for $1,825,040.73 in ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved moving to second phase for EVB roof replacement bids (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for private school on Fruit Plain Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of used portable pump for Sanitary District up to $19,844.82 (5-0)
• Approved $2,004.69 transfer from IT to Sheriff's Office for internet upgrade (5-0)
• Approved hiring two wastewater operator/maintenance positions at $34,532.57 each (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board determined the number of ballots to order for each precinct for the November 2 General Election. The board also scheduled training for election officers and discussed a split precinct waiver for Precinct 4 town voters.

• Ballot orders set for Precincts 1-5 and Precinct 4-TOWN
• Absentee by-mail folded ballot orders set for all precincts
• Chiefs and Asst Chiefs training scheduled for Oct 18 at St. Stephens
• Officers of Election training scheduled for October 25
• Request submitted for split precinct waiver for Precinct 4 town voters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a revision to allow administrative approval of chickens or livestock in R-1 districts. The Commission will also study proposed changes regarding commercial tent camping and solar energy facility regulations.

• Revision to allow administrative approval of chickens/livestock in R-1 districts
• Study on commercial rental of tent spaces for camping on residential lots
• Study on excluding R-1 and R-2 land from Large (Utility) Solar Energy Facilities
• Revision of Solar Energy Facilities ordinance components
• Update on the Proposed Canoe/Kayak Launch VDOT Land Use Permit

The commission voted unanimously to send draft language to the Board of Supervisors that would allow up to 12 chickens per 2 acres and 1 livestock animal per 5 acres in the Residential General (R-1) district, subject to conditions such as setbacks, waste disposal, and a ban on roosters. Applications that do not meet the conditions would require a conditional use permit from the Board. The commission also discussed a proposed ban on commercial tent camping and a review of the solar ordinance, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved sending draft zoning language to the Board of Supervisors allowing administrative approval of up to 12 chickens per 2 acres and 1 livestock animal per 5 acres in R-1, with conditions including no roosters, 25-foot coop setbacks, and weekly waste cleanup.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:33 pm.

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public hearings. They approved several administrative items, including a $75,000 supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department and a $137,002.16 storm water repair contract. The board also sent the solar ordinance back to the Planning Commission for a complete redo and reviewed other localities' solar ordinances. Two public hearing items (a solar facility and a private school) were carried over to the September 1 meeting.

• Supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for Central Square Technologies (Sheriff's Department)
• Accepted low bid of $137,002.16 from CTN Enterprises for storm water damage repair
• Sent solar ordinance back to Planning Commission for a complete redo
• Reviewed solar ordinances from nine other counties
• Carried over decisions on solar facility (Fairport Road) and private school (Fruit Plain Road) to September 1

The Board of Supervisors voted to send the solar ordinance back to the Planning Commission for a complete redo, listing specific items to consider and requesting a public hearing by November 10, 2022. The Board also approved a $137,002.16 storm water damage repair contract with CTN Enterprises, a $75,000 supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department, and several other administrative items. Two conditional use permit requests (solar facility and private school) were carried over to the September 1, 2022 meeting.

• Sent solar ordinance back to Planning Commission for complete redo (3-0)
• Approved $137,002.16 storm water repair bid from CTN Enterprises (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Department (3-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Chris Cralle to Planning Commission District I (3-0)
• Approved surplus of three county vehicles via Gov. Deals (3-0)
• Approved correction of fuel bids as presented (3-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Northern Neck Tourism Council to VA250 (3-0)
• Carried over solar CUP and private school CUP decisions to September 1 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint quarterly meeting. The board voted to retain categorical spending for the School Board but remove it from quarterly appropriations, approving $15,683,917.50 for the next three quarters. A separate motion to remove the School Board from categorical spending failed. The board also approved a waiver request for split precincts in District 4 for the 2022 election.

• Appropriated $15,683,917.50 to School Board for next three quarters, including $11,397,741.75 for Instruction and $1,547,448.00 for Operation & Maintenance
• Motion to remove School Board from categorical spending failed (1-4)
• Approved resolution to request waiver from State Board of Elections for split precincts in District 4 (Town of Kilmarnock, Town Code 1390) for 2022 election
• Motion to retain categorical spending and remove quarterly appropriations carried unanimously

The Board of Supervisors voted to retain categorical spending for the School Board, rejecting a motion to remove it, and approved appropriating $15,683,917.50 for the next three quarters. The School Board agreed to allow the Superintendent and Finance Director to attend Board meetings when asked. The Board also approved a waiver request for split precincts in Kilmarnock for the 2022 election.

• Motion to remove School Board from categorical spending failed (1-4)
• Retained categorical spending and appropriated $15,683,917.50 for next three quarters (5-0)
• Approved election split waiver for Kilmarnock Town voters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a 3-acre portion of a parcel on Rt. 200. The body will also conduct a work session to study potential changes to the Zoning Ordinance and discuss a VDOT land use permit for a canoe/kayak launch.

• Public hearing for rezoning 3 acres of parcel #42-(1)-174B from Agriculture (A-1) to Business General (B-1) for a 10,640 sq. ft. retail building
• Study of commercial rental of tent spaces for camping on private residential lots
• Review of livestock criteria for R-1 Residential, General zoning
• Examination of excluding residential land from Large (Utility) Solar Energy Facilities
• Update on Proposed Canoe/Kayak Launch VDOT Land Use Permit

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve a rezoning of a 3-acre portion of tax parcel #42-(1)-174B from Agriculture (A-1) to Business General (B-1) for a 10,640 sq. ft. retail building and parking lot. The commission also discussed potential zoning ordinance revisions regarding tent rentals, livestock in R-1 districts, and utility-scale solar in R-1/R-2 districts, but took no action on these items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 3 acres on Rt. 200 from A-1 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as is (unanimous)
• Accepted June 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on July 20, 2022, where they approved several actions, including a $25,376.40 purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for the Sheriff's Department, selected Mangrum Consulting and Design for water/wastewater engineering services, and offered the Economic Development Executive Director position to Robert Bullard. The board also convened into closed session to discuss personnel and contract matters, then reconvened and certified the closed meeting as lawful.

• Approved $25,376.40 for Panasonic Toughbook quote from Law and Order Technology LLC for Sheriff's Department
• Selected Mangrum Consulting and Design for Water/Wastewater Engineering Services RFP
• Offered Economic Development Executive Director position to Robert Bullard
• Convened into closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1),(29) for personnel and contract discussions
• Certified closed meeting compliance by roll call vote

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on July 20, 2022, with four members present (Chairman Haynie absent for medical reasons). They approved a $25,376.40 quote for Panasonic Toughbooks for the Sheriff's Department, selected Mangrum Consulting and Design for water/wastewater engineering services, and offered the Economic Development Executive Director position to Robert Bullard. They also discussed roof replacement options for the old EVB building and received a fire/EMS study presentation, but took no action on those items.

• Approved $25,376.40 Panasonic Toughbook quote from Law and Order Technology LLC (4-0)
• Selected Mangrum Consulting and Design for Water/Wastewater Engineering Services (4-0)
• Offered EDC Executive Director position to Robert Bullard (4-0)
• Convened and reconvened closed meeting, certified compliance with FOIA (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors approved several fiscal actions, including a $214,786 transfer for a new 2021 Ford F-450 ambulance and $24,920 for repairs to the courthouse AAON unit. The board also accepted fuel bids from NWP and authorized staff to draft an ordinance regarding commercial tent camping. Additionally, the board approved minutes from previous meetings and authorized a Christmas parade in Heathsville.

• Approved $214,786 supplemental appropriation for a new 2021 Ford F-450 ambulance
• Approved $24,920 supplemental appropriation for Hobbs & Associates repairs on the courthouse AAON unit
• Approved $7,958 for additional recommended work on the New Courthouse AAON unit
• Accepted fuel bids from NWP for gasoline, diesel oil, fuel oil, and propane
• Authorized staff to draft an ordinance related to commercial tent camping

The Board approved a rezoning request to allow a small farm to raise livestock, despite the Planning Commission's recommendation against it. A conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar facility was tabled until the next meeting for further review. Several supplemental appropriations and other administrative items were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 18.41 acres on Hull Neck Road from R-1 to A-1 for livestock (5-0)
• Tabled decision on utility-scale solar facility at 642 Fairport Road until Aug 11 (4-1)
• Approved $24,920 supplemental appropriation for AAON unit repairs (5-0)
• Approved $214,786 transfer for new EMS ambulance (5-0)
• Approved $13,000 transfer for ballot on demand system (5-0)
• Approved commercial pier conditional use permit on Deep Water Lane (5-0)
• Authorized drafting ordinance on commercial tent camping (5-0)
• Hired Mr. Layte for part-time wastewater operator position (5-0)

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed and approved five applications for shoreline protection and pier construction. The board granted permits for riprap revetments, breakwaters, and a commercial pier.

• Approved Application No. 22-1416: 300 feet of riprap revetment and two 60-foot armor stone breakwaters at 21 Fort Point Lane
• Approved Application No. 22-1186: Commercial pier at Deep Water Lane (Tax Map Parcel #45-B(1)-11-B)
• Approved Application No. 22-1009: 90 feet of riprap revetment at Deep Water Lane (Tax Map Parcel #45-B(1)-11-B)
• Approved Application No. 22-1245: 463 feet of riprap revetment at 471 Hatches Avenue
• Approved Application No. 22-1401: Two timber groins and four riprap flank protection sections at 281 Rogers Creek Road

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to manage personnel and equipment for upcoming elections. The board decided on a new ballot printing system and reviewed voter redistricting communications.

• Decision to purchase Hart Intercivic Hart Print for early voting precincts
• Appointment of Gloria Salas-Kos as Precinct 5 Chief
• Approval of FOIA response regarding ballot orders, printers, and shipping
• Review of redistricting letters to voters scheduled for mid- to late-August
• Completion of General Registrar Kathy Davenport’s 2021-2022 evaluation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Northumberland County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance requested by John M. Deihl to allow a structure closer than the required 60 feet from the center line of right-of-ways on Tax Map Parcel #45-B(1)-11-B on Deep Water Lane. The structure will be used for storage and protecting his airplane in the winter. No objections were received or heard.

• Approved variance for structure setback on Deep Water Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a parcel from Residential, General (R-1) to Agriculture (A-1). The body will also receive an update on a VDOT land use permit for a proposed canoe/kayak launch.

• Public hearing for rezoning Tax Map Parcel #27-(1)-127 at 1092 Hull Neck Road from R-1 to A-1 to raise livestock
• Discussion on Proposed Canoe/Kayak Launch VDOT Land Use Permit

The Northumberland County Planning Commission voted 3-5 to recommend denying Jeffery Webster's rezoning request from R-1 Residential General to A-1 Agriculture for his 18-acre property at 986 Hull Neck Rd. The commission also unanimously voted to ask the Board of Supervisors to revise the zoning ordinance to allow livestock in R-1 as a conditional use, similar to R-2. The rezoning was opposed due to concerns about animal density and the permanence of the zoning change.

• Recommended denial of rezoning to A-1 for 986 Hull Neck Rd (3-5)
• Unanimously voted to ask BOS to revise zoning ordinance to allow livestock in R-1 as conditional use
• Accepted agenda and minutes from May 19, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session where they approved the FY23 county budget of $45,850,798, set tax rates, and made related appropriations. They also approved expenditure reductions and additions, a supplemental appropriation for the Sheriff's Department, a ServiceMaster contract, and a litter grant application.

• Approved FY23 budget of $45,850,798
• Approved expenditure reductions totaling $162,518.92
• Approved $2,500 for holiday decorations for county buildings
• Approved transfer of $8,773.70 from Sheriff's court security fund to General Fund
• Approved ServiceMaster contract through December, with re-evaluation in November

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY23 county budget of $45,850,798, with a real estate tax rate of $0.61 per $100 and a personal property tax rate of $3.60 per $100 at a 35% assessment ratio for vehicles. The board also approved $162,518.92 in expenditure reductions, a $2,500 addition for holiday decorations, and a supplemental appropriation of $8,773.70 for the Sheriff's Department. The budget adoption and appropriation resolutions passed with a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Jett dissenting.

• Approved FY23 county budget of $45,850,798 (4-1)
• Approved $162,518.92 in expenditure reductions (4-1)
• Approved $2,500 for holiday decorations (5-0)
• Adopted FY23 tax rates: real estate at $0.61 per $100, personal property at $3.60 per $100 (5-0)
• Approved FY23 appropriations resolution (4-1)
• Adopted personal property tax relief resolution (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $8,773.70 for Sheriff's court security (5-0)
• Approved ServiceMaster contract extension through December (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to discuss election equipment and staffing. The board viewed a demonstration of the Hart Verity Print ballot-on-demand system and contacted candidates for the Precinct 5 Chief position.

• Appointment of Gloria Salas-Kos as Precinct Chief for Precinct 5
• Demonstration of Hart Verity Print ballot-on-demand system by Hartintercivic
• Request for quote for two ballot-on-demand units
• Approval of May minutes

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board approved five applications for shoreline work, including riprap installation, bulkhead replacement, groin replacement, and a dredging project. All applications were approved unanimously, with some subject to conditions such as additional information or a three-year permit term.

• Approved 166 linear feet of riprap for Robert E. Bolger at Whays Creek and 232 Boiling Point Drive
• Approved replacement of timber groin with armor stone groin for Danny Cridlin at Chesapeake Bay and 1 Beach Road
• Approved bulkhead rebuild and riprap revetment for J.L. Hoover Etals at Indian Creek, subject to spoils site info
• Approved 6,776 cubic yard dredge for Little Wicomico Oyster Company at Great Wicomico River and 104 Glebe Point Lane
• Approved 295 linear feet riprap revetment and coir logs for Lance and Jane Thom at Cockrells Creek and 414 Longstreet Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple supplemental appropriations for the Callao Business District Revitalization grant, Sheriff's Department security, and ammunition. The Board also passed a resolution regarding enhanced hazardous duty benefits for EMS employees.

• $12,500 supplemental appropriation for Callao Business District Revitalization grant
• $38,100 transfer from Sheriff's Office Court Security Fund to the General Fund
• $2,034 transfer from DCJS Grant to the General Fund for a Sheriff's Office radio
• $2,253.90 transfer from concealed weapons permit account for ammunition purchase
• Approval of VRS enhanced hazardous duty benefits resolution for EMS employees

The Board approved a resolution to provide enhanced hazardous duty retirement benefits for EMS employees with a 1.70 multiplier, effective July 1, 2022. It also approved several supplemental appropriations, including $12,500 for the Callao Business District Revitalization grant, $38,100 for court security, $2,034 for a Sheriff's Office radio, and $2,253.90 for ammunition. The Board re-appointed Robert G. Vanlandingham to the Wetlands Board and approved the June 2022 check register. No action was taken from the closed meeting.

• Approved VRS enhanced hazardous duty benefits for EMS employees with 1.70 multiplier (5-0)
• Approved $12,500 supplemental appropriation for Callao Business District Revitalization grant (5-0)
• Approved $38,100 transfer for court security (5-0)
• Approved $2,034 transfer for Sheriff's Office radio (5-0)
• Approved $2,253.90 transfer for ammunition (5-0)
• Re-appointed Robert G. Vanlandingham to Wetlands Board District II (5-0)
• Approved June 2022 check register (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes for May 4, May 12, and May 18 meetings (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance request by Robert M. Thompson, Jr. to allow a boathouse on property with less than the required 100 feet of shoreline at 4491 Hull Neck Road (Tax Map Parcel #18-(1)-143). The agent noted VMRC approval and no complaints; no objections were received. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved variance for boathouse at 4491 Hull Neck Road (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on June 7, 2022, during which they voted to hold another budget work session at the regular meeting on June 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. They also convened into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Virginia law, then reconvened and certified the closed session. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive budget decisions made.

• Motion to hold a budget work session at the June 9, 2022 regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
• Convened into closed meeting under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) for personnel discussions
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session
• Adjourned after closed session

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on June 7, 2022, to discuss potential reductions to the FY23 budget, including cuts to professional services, emergency services, and community organizations. No final budget decisions were made; the Board only scheduled another work session for June 9, 2022, and convened a closed meeting for personnel matters. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive votes on the budget items.

• Scheduled budget work session for June 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Convened into closed meeting for personnel matters (5-0)
• Reconvened into open meeting (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution amending the FY2021-2022 budget by $2,632,249.23, which includes federal ESSER III funds and other school grants, and allows the School Board to secure a grant for a new facility building. The vote was 4-1, with Supervisor Brann dissenting. The Board also approved the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes funding for sheriff's vehicles, school buses, and other projects, but no appropriations were made. A public hearing on the FY2023 budget was held, but no action was taken, as required by law.

• Approved FY22 budget amendment of $2,632,249.23 (4-1)
• Approved FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Convened into closed meeting for personnel matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)
• Carried over to budget work session on June 7, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to address urgent facility repairs and budget adjustments. The board voted to approve a $24,920 contract with Hobbs and Associates to replace compressors on existing Aaon units. Additionally, the board authorized the Sheriff to seek costs for radio system microwaves, though a motion to seek other radio proposals failed. The meeting concluded with a public hearing on a fiscal year 2022 budget amendment involving ESSER III funding, which was carried over to the June 2 meeting.

• Approved $24,920 contract with Hobbs and Associates for Aaon unit compressor replacement
• Authorized Sheriff to seek cost of microwaves for radio system
• Motion to request other radio system proposals failed (1-3 vote)
• Public hearing held on FY22 budget amendment for ESSER III and school grants
• Budget amendment item carried over to June 2, 2022 meeting

The Board approved a $24,920 contract with Hobbs and Associates to replace compressors on the AAON units. They also heard budget presentations from the Sheriff's Department and Library, and held a public hearing on a $2,632,249.23 budget amendment for ESSER III funds, but took no action on it. A motion to seek other radio system proposals failed, while a motion to authorize the Sheriff to seek microwave costs for the regional radio system passed.

• Approved $24,920 contract with Hobbs and Associates for compressor replacement (3-0, Long absent)
• Motion to request other radio system proposals failed (1-3)
• Authorized Sheriff to seek microwave costs for regional radio system (4-0)
• Convened into closed meeting and certified compliance (4-0)
• No actions taken from closed meeting
• Carried over to next meeting on June 2, 2022

Planning Commission

The commission will review Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding water quality and shoreline protection. The meeting also includes an update on the Great Wicomico Canoe/Kayak Launch.

• Comprehensive Plan Review: Chapter 5, Water Quality and Shoreline Protection
• Great Wicomico Canoe/Kayak Launch Update

The Northumberland County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss potential revisions to Chapter 5 (Water Quality and Shoreline Protection) of the Comprehensive Plan, but took no formal votes. Staff proposed removing outdated references to water monitoring groups and updating language on well testing, while the commission agreed to consider removing a date for a reservoir study. No public hearings or citizen comments were held.

• Agenda accepted unanimously
• Minutes of April 21, 2022 accepted unanimously
• Agreed to consider removing the date from reservoir study language in Comp Plan Chapter 5
• Agreed to remove references to Dividing Creek Association and Cubbitt Creek Monitors from Comp Plan
• Discussed adding language about shoreline erosion but no formal action taken
• No public hearings scheduled
• No work session items scheduled

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on May 18, 2022, at the New Courts Building. The board voted to have the County Administrator contact Lancaster County about joining the Upper Middle Peninsula Regional Radio System, with results to be reported at the June 9 regular meeting. The board also voted to advertise the County budget, School Board budget, and Capital Improvement Plan as presented, and carried over remaining business to a special meeting on May 26, 2022. A budget discussion was listed as an agenda item but only if time permitted.

• Motion carried to have County Administrator contact Lancaster County about joining the Upper Middle Peninsula Regional Radio System
• Motion carried to advertise County budget, School Board budget, and Capital Improvement Plan as presented
• Motion carried to carry over to special called meeting on May 26, 2022
• Budget discussion listed as agenda item if time permits
• Vote on radio committee: 4 ayes, 1 nay (Ronald L Jett)

The Board of Supervisors discussed a proposed regional radio system with L3Harris and voted to have the County Administrator contact Lancaster County about joining the Upper Middle Peninsula Regional Radio System, with results to be reported at the June 9, 2022 meeting. The Board also voted to advertise the County budget, School Board budget, and Capital Improvement Plan for a public hearing on June 2, 2022, and scheduled budget work sessions for May 26, June 2, and June 7.

• Approved motion to have County Administrator reach out to Lancaster County about joining the regional radio system (4-1)
• Approved advertising County budget, School Board budget, and Capital Improvement Plan for public hearing on June 2, 2022 (5-0)
• Scheduled budget work sessions for May 26, June 2, and June 7, 2022
• Agreed to handle Luper's parking request administratively
• Carried over to special called meeting on May 26, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public hearings. They approved a conditional use permit for a commercial oyster aquaculture operation, a $22,270 supplemental appropriation for the Health Department, and several proclamations and resolutions. The board also approved minutes, reappointments, and a closed session for real estate discussions.

• Approved conditional use permit for Hacks Neck Farms LLC to operate commercial oyster aquaculture at 104 Glebe Point Lane (parcel #36-A(1)-67)
• Approved $22,270 supplemental appropriation to Health Department (line-item 5101-6001)
• Approved proclamations for National Safe Boating Week, EMS Week, Police Week, Public Service Recognition Week, and Teacher Appreciation Week
• Approved re-appointments to Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission, Economic Development Commission, and Rappahannock Community College Board
• Approved advertising RFP for water/wastewater engineering services on retainer (3-year term plus two 1-year options)

The Board approved a $22,270 supplemental appropriation for the Three Rivers Health District for FY22, based on a JLARC study, after hearing from health officials. They also approved several proclamations and resolutions, re-appointments, the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board budget, and a conditional use permit for an oyster aquaculture operation. A public hearing for a school budget amendment was scheduled for May 26, 2022, but no action was taken on the school budget or facility appropriation.

• Approved $22,270 supplemental appropriation to Health Department (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for oyster aquaculture at 104 Glebe Point Lane (5-0)
• Approved Northern Neck Regional Jail Board budget of $10,177,218 (5-0)
• Approved RFP advertisement for water/wastewater engineering services on retainer (5-0)
• Re-appointed Luttrell Tadlock to Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Lee Allain to Economic Development Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jamie Tucker to Rappahannock Community College Board (5-0)
• Approved certificate of satisfaction for 1996 forgivable loan (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Northumberland County Electoral Board met to review precinct staffing and GIS access for voter notifications. The board discussed a quote for a new ballot-on-demand system. They also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting.

• Quote of $4,925 from KnowINK for a ballot-on-demand system
• Appointment of Lynn Balderson as Chief for Precinct 3
• Discussion of GIS information access from the County Planning Department for precinct redistricting notifications

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed and approved several applications for shoreline stabilization and repair. The board granted three-year permits for projects involving armor stone and riprap along the Coan River, Chesapeake Bay, and Potomac River.

• Approved Application 22-0871: Refurbish armor stone sill, revetment, and spur at 1244 Honest Point Road
• Approved Application 22-0649: Install armor stone and timber groins at 115 Leming Avenue
• Approved Application 22-0653: Replace timber groins with armor stone groins at 493 and 503 Judith Sound Road
• Approved Application 22-0567: Install riprap sill and breakwater at 1578 Cowart Road, pending revised drawings
• Approved permit extension for Joshua and Dawn Parrish (V.M.R.C. # 19-0621) to September 5, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and voted unanimously to recommend it to the Board of Supervisors. The plan includes $656,500 in projects for the upcoming year, such as school buses, a bus garage roof, county building maintenance, and a pump station generator. No citizens attended the hearing. The Board of Supervisors will hold its own public hearing and can modify the plan.

• Recommended adoption of 2023-2028 CIP to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for two school buses (committee decision)
• Approved $100,000 for bus garage roof replacement (committee decision)
• Approved $150,000 for county administration building maintenance (committee decision)
• Approved $96,500 for Reedville pump station generator and post office pump upgrades (committee decision)
• Set aside $110,000 for elementary school well replacement (committee decision)

Board of Supervisors

This is a special joint meeting of the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors and the School Board to discuss the draft FY23 budget. The agenda includes a budget discussion and a county administrator item about parking on county property. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with the only formal action being adjournment.

• Discussion of FY23 draft budget (updated 5/4/22)
• County administrator item: parking on county property (Luper request)
• Joint meeting with School Board

The Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint budget meeting to discuss the proposed JROTC/STEM/Athletic building project. The School Board presented the project's rationale and requested final appropriation approval from the Board of Supervisors, but no formal vote was taken. The meeting also covered a wide range of financial and operational questions from the Board of Supervisors, with the School Board providing detailed responses.

• No formal votes taken; meeting was for discussion of school budget and proposed construction project
• Scheduled next quarterly joint meeting for August 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
• Discussed granting Mr. Luper a license of limited use for parking on county property (no action taken)
• Agreed to add public hearing time limit to sign-up sheet

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Northumberland County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests. The first allowed a storage shed at 707 Marshalls Beach Road to be placed closer than the required 60 feet from the street right-of-way. The second allowed a boathouse at 68 Breezy Cove Drive to be built less than the required 20 feet from the side property line. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved variance for storage shed at 707 Marshalls Beach Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for boathouse at 68 Breezy Cove Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to continue its review of Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan regarding public facilities and services. The body will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Committee and the Great Wicomico Canoe/Kayak Launch.

• Comprehensive Plan Review, Chapter 4, Public Facilities and Services
• Capital Improvement Committee update and public hearing scheduling
• Great Wicomico Canoe/Kayak Launch update

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the FY23 draft county budget. The board also approved a resolution authorizing sole-source procurement for GeoComm dispatch mapping and received information on the health department and a parking request on county property. The meeting concluded with a motion to carry over.

• FY23 draft county budget discussion
• Approved resolution for sole-source procurement of GeoComm dispatch mapping
• Health department information item
• Parking on county property request by Luper
• Motion to carry over

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting with public hearings at 7:00 PM. They will vote on several administrative items, including supplemental appropriations for EMS and the Sheriff's Department, a broadband VATI grant agreement, and a decision to not renew the waste management contract. The agenda also includes proclamations, appointments, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved supplemental appropriation of $630.00 for Sheriff's Department ball game reimbursement
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $1,972.14 for EMS ambulance damage reimbursement
• Approved fiscal agent agreement for broadband VATI grant
• Authorized notifying waste management of non-renewal and putting service out for bid
• Approved re-appointments to Bay Aging Board and Planning Commission

Electoral Board

The Board reviewed March minutes and discussed potential precinct changes related to redistricting. Members also viewed a demonstration for a ballot-on-demand system intended for early voting.

• Redistricting GIS access discussion
• KnowInk ballot-on-demand equipment quote of $4,925
• Vacant Chief positions at Precincts 2, 3, and 5

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed several applications for shoreline stabilization and dredging. The Board approved four shoreline projects with three-year permits, including a marina expansion requiring a specific buffer, while tabling one application pending payment and clarification.

• Approval of riprap revetment and coir logs at 24 Bay Point Court
• Approval of armor stone revetment at 288 Great Wicomico Light Lane
• Tabling of a riprap sill and breakwater application for 1578 Cowart Road until May 10, 2022
• Approval of marina dredging and expansion at 2379 Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway with a 4X buffer requirement
• Approval of armor stone groin and revetment at 105 Shoreline Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Katherine H. Lough to build a garage less than 60 feet from the street right-of-way on Tax Map Parcel #52-(1)-69-F on Redleaf Court. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved variance for garage setback on Redleaf Court (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors convened a special called meeting to conduct business in a closed session. The session covered topics permitted under Virginia Code, including personnel matters and real property acquisition. The Board subsequently reconvened into an open meeting to certify the closed session.

• Convene into Closed Meeting regarding personnel, real property, and legal counsel
• Motion to reconvene into Open Meeting
• Certification of Closed Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to continue its review of Chapter 4, Public Facilities and Services, of the Comprehensive Plan. No public hearings or work sessions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Review, Chapter 4, Public Facilities and Services

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting to discuss and act on redistricting. The board voted to move forward with the redistricting committee's plan 3, with one member voting against. They also requested the County Attorney's assistance in reviewing the school's budget presentation.

• Motion to move forward with redistricting committee's plan 3 (passed 4-1, Tomlin nay)
• Motion to request County Attorney's assistance on school budget presentation (passed unanimously)
• Convened into closed meeting for legal consultation under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(8)
• Certified closed meeting complied with FOIA exemptions

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance re-establishing the boundaries of all five election districts and voting precincts based on 2020 census data, with populations ranging from 2,292 to 2,494. The board also unanimously requested the County Attorney's assistance in reviewing the school's budget presentation. The meeting included a closed session for legal consultation, with no action taken from it.

• Adopted redistricting ordinance re-establishing election district boundaries (4-1, Tomlin nay)
• Requested County Attorney's assistance to review school budget presentation (5-0)
• Convened into closed meeting for legal consultation (5-0)
• Reconvened into open meeting (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a special joint meeting to discuss the school budget. The agenda includes a presentation on the school budget and a discussion, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion of school budget presentation
• Joint meeting with School Board

The Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 school budget. The presentation covered revenue, expenditures, salary increases, capital improvements, and transportation. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting ended with adjournment.

• Adjourned joint meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on March 10, 2022, approving several supplemental appropriations for schools and the sheriff's department, accepting a $2.1 million DEQ grant for the Reedville wastewater treatment plant, and carrying over a redistricting amendment to a called meeting on March 16. The board also approved a clarification to the solar energy facility setback ordinance and revised its by-laws to move public comments before public hearings.

• Accepted $2.1 million DEQ W-Q-I-F grant for Reedville Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approved supplemental appropriations: $37,679.09 (Title IV), $36,000 (VTSS), $2,301.07 (Title III), $7,861.45 (McKinney-Vento), $700 (Sheriff's ball games)
• Carried over redistricting amendment to called meeting on March 16, 2022 at 5:00pm
• Approved clarification of 200-foot solar energy facility setback from state roads, starting at edge of right of way
• Revised by-laws to allow public comment period before public hearings

The Board approved a clarification to the Zoning Ordinance requiring a 200-foot setback from state-maintained roads for solar energy facilities, with a possible reduction if mitigation measures are in place. A proposed redistricting plan failed to pass, and the Board voted to carry the matter over to a special called meeting on March 16, 2022. The Board also approved several supplemental appropriations, including grants for schools and the Sheriff's Department, and accepted a $2.1 million DEQ grant for the Reedville Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approved solar facility 200-foot setback from state roads, with possible reduction for mitigation (5-0)
• Redistricting plan 3 failed (1-4); carried over to March 16 special meeting
• Accepted $2.1M DEQ grant for Reedville Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Approved school supplemental appropriations totaling $75,980.16 (5-0)
• Approved $700 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Approved FY23 health insurance rates with no employee cost change (5-0)
• Approved advertising public hearing for Animal Shelter tax exemption (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Clarence Dameron to Anti-Litter Committee (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Board reviewed the progress of redistricting and upcoming computer installations. The Registrar is awaiting street files or GIS access to complete vote transfers to new districts. Additionally, the Board is working to fill vacant precinct chief positions.

• Redistricting status update pending County Planner street files or GIS access
• CodeBlue scheduled to install new computers and workstations starting Wednesday morning
• Detailed computer training scheduled for March 16 at 10:00 AM
• Search for new precinct chiefs for precincts 2, 3, and 5

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed and approved four applications for shoreline protection. Each approved project was granted a three-year term.

• Approved 25 linear feet of riprap revetment at 715 Marshalls Beach Road (App No. 22-0202)
• Approved 50 linear feet of riprap revetment and armor stone over two 60-foot timber groins at 125 Pine Shore Drive (App No. 22-0280)
• Approved 140 linear feet of riprap revetment on Barnes View Lane (App No. 22-0255)
• Approved 102 linear feet of riprap revetment on Neumans Road (App No. 22-0208)

Planning Commission

The Northumberland County Planning Commission re-elected Alfred Fisher as chairman and Garfield Parker as vice chairman for 2022. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from November 18, 2020. No public hearings or citizen comments were held. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

• Re-elected Alfred Fisher as Chairman of the Planning Commission for 2022.
• Re-elected Garfield Parker as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for 2022.
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with public hearings, approving a conditional use permit for a commercial marina expansion in Lewisetta and re-advertising the solar ordinance for further clarification on setbacks. They also approved several supplemental appropriations, including bonuses and equipment purchases, and discussed budget and redistricting updates.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Afterwork, LLC marina expansion at 312 and 410 Church Lane, Lewisetta
• Re-advertised solar ordinance for public hearing on 200-foot setback and mitigation measures
• Approved $132,164 vacuum truck purchase from Tidewater Mack Inc. for Sanitary District
• Approved $50,000 manhole rehabilitation project under ARPA funds
• Approved supplemental appropriations for bonuses and Sheriff's Office cameras ($4,000)

Electoral Board

The Board reviewed upcoming cybersecurity compliance deadlines and the status of redistricting. The Registrar reported that voters will receive new voting cards due to changed State Senate and House of Delegates districts.

• Cybersecurity compliance checklist due Feb 28
• Plan of Action and Milestones due March 31
• NCSR and EIAT surveys due June 1
• Mailing of new voting cards to all county voters
• Notice of precinct changes to be sent on colored paper

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board approved two shoreline construction applications and a permit extension. The board reviewed requests for a community pier and boat ramp at Prentice Point Drive and riprap revetment at Lawrence Cove.

• Approval of Application 22-0128: 40’x5’ community pier and 12’x40’ boat ramp on Prentice Point Drive
• Approval of Application 22-0001: 260 linear feet of riprap revetment at Lawrence Cove and 159 Otter Cove Lane
• Approval of a three-year permit extension for White Sands Harbour POA (VMRC #16-0177)

Board of Supervisors

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting and public hearing on January 13, 2022. The board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve by-laws, the 2022 meeting schedule, and county holidays. It will also hear presentations from the auditor, treasurer, VDOT, sheriff, and school report, and consider appointments and other administrative items.

• Election of Richard F. Haynie as Chairman and Ronald L. Jett as Vice-Chairman
• Approval of by-laws and 2022 meeting/holiday schedule
• Re-appointment of John Hendrickson to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Re-appointment of James M. Long and Richard F. Haynie to Northern Neck Planning Commission
• Discussion on twice-a-year tax billing by Treasurer Ellen Kirby

The Board approved the purchase of a new EMS ambulance for $212,686, funded by EMS billing and/or ARPA funds, and voted to advertise an ordinance change moving the tax due date from December 5 to November 5. They also approved the data conversion for the Sheriff's Office CAD system at $32,940, and hired Morgan K. Wilson as Executive Assistant at $42,500. Several routine items were approved, including by-laws, meeting dates, holidays, and appointments.

• Approved $212,686 ambulance purchase for EMS (5-0)
• Approved advertising tax due date change from Dec 5 to Nov 5 (5-0)
• Approved $32,940 data conversion for Sheriff's CAD system (5-0)
• Hired Morgan K. Wilson as Executive Assistant at $42,500 (5-0)
• Elected Richard F. Haynie as Chairman (4-0, Haynie abstained)
• Elected Ronald L. Jett as Vice-Chairman (4-0, Jett abstained)
• Approved adoption of by-laws (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule and county holidays (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved December minutes and reviewed the draft FY22-23 budget. The board discussed filling precinct chief vacancies and coordinating voting arrangements for Kilmarnock Town residents. The General Registrar detailed the materials needed to notify voters of redistricting changes.

• Draft FY22-23 budget pending addition of cybersecurity firm contract cost
• Search for new precinct chiefs for precincts 2, 3, and 5
• Coordination of separate ballot styles for Kilmarnock Town voters in Precinct 4
• Purchase of 10,000 envelopes and printing supplies for redistricting notices

Wetlands Board

The Northumberland County Wetlands Board reviewed and voted on several applications for shoreline protection and commercial expansion. The board approved two residential shoreline projects and one commercial marina expansion.

• Approved Application 21-1298 for 228 linear feet of riprap sill and 3,400 square feet of plantings at 408 Lake Landing Drive
• Approved Application 21-2559 for 40 linear feet of armor stone at 144 Ingram Bay Drive
• Approved Application 21-2311 for Afterwork, LLC to expand a commercial marina at 312 and 410 Church Lane
• Approved a two-year permit extension for John Warren (VMRC #15-1805) with no further extensions allowed
• Re-elected Harry Towne as Chairman and George Rew as Vice-Chairman