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- Bryan Hamlet
- Kemper Beasley
- Eurika Tyree
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- Eurika Tyree
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Mon Aug 31, 2026
Planning Commission
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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to visit power station, set CUP hearing
The Cumberland County Planning Commission is holding a work session that includes a site visit to the Bear Garden Power Station. The commission will also adjourn to a public hearing on August 31, 2026, for Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 for the Cumberland Energy Facility. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, and agenda approval.
- Site visit to Bear Garden Power Station at 2608 C G Woodson Road, New Canton, VA
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility on August 31, 2026
- Hearing location: Cumberland Middle/High School Cafetorium, 16 School Road, Cumberland, VA
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Work Session
Site Visit at Bear Garden Power Station
2608 C G Woodson Road, New Canton, VA
Meeting Agenda for:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chairman……………………………………....
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum ........................................................................................ ………
3. Approval of Agenda………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Site Visit to Bear Garden Power Station located at 2608 C G Woodson Road, New Canton,
Virginia 23123……………………………..…………………………………..…………………………..
5. Adjourn to Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility
on August 31, 2026, to be held at the Cumberland Middle/High School Cafetorium located at 16
School Road, Cumberland, VA, or as soon after as may be heard……………………….................
Bring to Order
Quorum
Motion
Information
Motion
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review conditional use permit for Cumberland Energy Center
The Cumberland County Planning Commission is holding a work session to review Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 for the Cumberland Energy Center. The commission will also adjourn to a special called meeting on August 26, 2026, for a site visit to Bear Garden Power Station in New Canton, Virginia.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 for Cumberland Energy Center
- Site visit to Bear Garden Power Station, 2608 C G Woodson Road, New Canton, VA 23123
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Work Session
Circuit Courtroom, Cumberland Courthouse
17 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA 23040
Meeting Agenda for:
Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order: Mr. Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chairman……..........................................
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum ........................................................................................ ………
3. Approval of Agenda………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Center…………………………………
5. Adjourn to the Special Called meeting to be held on August 26, 2026, the purpose of which is a
site visit to Bear Garden Power Station located at 2608 C G Woodson Road, New Canton,
Virginia 23123……………………………….…………………………………………………...…………
Bring to Order
Quorum
Motion
Information
Motion
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Supervisors
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom, Cumberland Courthouse
17 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
Amended Agenda
August 11, 2026
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. –
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call of Members
3.
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Invocation
5.
County Administrator Comments
Information
a. Employee of the Month – August 2026 – Ciera Morris
6.
Approval of Agenda
Motion
7.
Public Comment – Agenda Items Only
8.
Consent Agenda
Motion
a.
Approval of Bills
b.
Approval of Minutes (July 14, 2026 and July 29, 2026) (pg. 1-19)
9.
State & Local Departments/Agencies/Community Service Provider Reports
a.
Cumberland County Public Schools
Information
b.
VDOT
Information
c.
Virginia Department of Forestry
Information
d.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Information
e. Finance Report
i. Monthly Budget Report (pg. 20-29)
Information
ii.
Request to Appropriate Funds for FYE 2027 Budget (pg. 30-31) Motion
iii.
Request to Appropriate Funds for FYE 2026 Budget (pg. 32-35) Motion
f. Planning and Zoning Report
i. Planning Project Updates (pg. 36-41)
Information
ii. Planning Commission Appointments (pg. 42)
Motion
e.
County Attorney’s R …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss BOOMS study, code amendments, and solar projects
The Cumberland County Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss old and new business, including potential code amendments, a solar update, and the BOOMS Study visioning tour. The meeting will also adjourn to a public hearing for the Cumberland Energy Facility CUP scheduled for August 31, 2026.
- Public hearing for CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility scheduled for August 31, 2026
- BOOMS Study visioning tour on September 10, 2026 to identify uses for vacant structures in Courthouse Village Center
- Potential code amendments: Erosion & Sediment Control, multi-family housing, noise ordinance, meat processing, commercial kitchen, business uses, overlay district, mixed-use zoning, A-2 minimum lot size increase
- Solar projects: Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) projects behind 1671 and 1650 Cumberland Road, 3MW and 2MW AC solar
- 52 pending subdivisions including major subdivisions like SUB 25-28 Broadwater (25 lots) and SUB 25-18 TimberCreek (9 lots)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse
Meeting Agenda for:
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order and Welcome of Guests: Mr. Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chair……….
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum………………………………………………………………………
3. Approval of Agenda………………………………………………………………………….……….…
4. Approval of Minutes: N/A ………………….…………………………….…………………………….
5. Friends of Chesterfield presentation………………………………………………………………...
6. Requests to set Public Hearings
7. Public Hearings
8. Old Business................................................................................................................................
a. Potential Code Amendments
b. Solar Update
c. BOOMS Study Visioning Tour – September 10, 2026 (pg. 1-3)
9. New Business...............................................................................................................................
a. Board of Supervisors Update – Mr. Paul Stimpson
b. Planning Department Report (pg. 4-9)
c. Building Inspection Report (pg. 10-11)
10. General Citizen Comment…………………………………………………………..………………….
11. General Commissioner Comments………….….……………………………………………..…..…
12. Adjourn to the Public Hearing for CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility scheduled for
August 31, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cumberland Middle/High School Cafetorium located at 16
School Road, Cumberland, Virginia ……………………………. …
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Fri Jul 31, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board and Planning Commission to tour two power stations
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold two special meetings for site visits to the Brunswick Power Station and Greensville Power Station. They will tour the facilities and may discuss matters related to the visits. No other items are scheduled unless all members consent to additional topics.
- Site visit to Brunswick Power Station at 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway, Freeman, VA on July 29, 2026
- Site visit to Greensville Power Station at 2500 Rogers Road, Emporia, VA on July 31, 2026
- Meetings convene at 11:00 a.m. at County Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland
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✓ Decided: Site visit to Greensville Power Station cancelled
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission cancelled a scheduled site visit to the Greensville Power Station on July 31, 2026, due to scheduling circumstances. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.
- Cancelled site visit to Greensville Power Station
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3700 et seq.,
and Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1418, the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Cumberland
County Planning Commission will hold two special meetings as set forth below:
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will convene for a site visit on Wednesday,
July 29, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the County Administration
Building located at 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, Virginia 23040. The purpose of the site
visit is to view the Brunswick Power Station located at 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway
Freeman, Virginia 23865.
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will convene for a site visit on Wednesday,
July 31, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the County Administration
Building located at 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, Virginia 23040. The purpose of the site
visit is to view the Greensville Power Station located at 2500 Rogers Road, Emporia, Virginia
23847.
The Board and Commission will tour the facilities and may discuss matters related to the
site visit during the tour. This notice is provided in accordance with Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1418,
which requires notice of special meetings to specify the matters to be considered. No matters
other than the site visit to the Power Station and related discussions will be considered at this
meeting unless all members of the Boa …
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SITE VISIT UPDATE
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission were scheduled to
conduct a site visit on Wednesday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
The site visit was scheduled to begin in the parking lot behind the County Administration
Building, located at 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, Virginia 23040, with the purpose of
touring the Greensville Power Station, located at 2500 Rogers Road, Emporia, Virginia
23847.
Due to scheduling circumstances, the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission were
unable to proceed with the site visit as scheduled. The site visit has therefore been cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board and Planning Commission to tour two power stations
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold two special meetings for site visits to the Brunswick Power Station and Greensville Power Station. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the purpose is to tour the facilities and discuss matters related to the visits.
- Site visit to Brunswick Power Station on July 29, 2026, at 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway, Freeman, VA
- Site visit to Greensville Power Station on July 31, 2026, at 2500 Rogers Road, Emporia, VA
- Meetings are special meetings under Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1418 with no other matters to be considered
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✓ Decided: Board tours Brunswick Power Station, approves agenda
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors held a joint site visit with the Planning Commission at the Brunswick Power Station. The board approved the agenda as presented and adjourned to the next monthly meeting on August 11, 2026. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda approval and adjournment.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0, two absent)
- Adjourned to next monthly meeting on August 11, 2026 (3-0, two absent)
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3700 et seq.,
and Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1418, the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and Cumberland
County Planning Commission will hold two special meetings as set forth below:
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will convene for a site visit on Wednesday,
July 29, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the County Administration
Building located at 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, Virginia 23040. The purpose of the site
visit is to view the Brunswick Power Station located at 20100 Governor Harrison Parkway
Freeman, Virginia 23865.
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will convene for a site visit on Wednesday,
July 31, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the County Administration
Building located at 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, Virginia 23040. The purpose of the site
visit is to view the Greensville Power Station located at 2500 Rogers Road, Emporia, Virginia
23847.
The Board and Commission will tour the facilities and may discuss matters related to the
site visit during the tour. This notice is provided in accordance with Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1418,
which requires notice of special meetings to specify the matters to be considered. No matters
other than the site visit to the Power Station and related discussions will be considered at this
meeting unless all members of the Boa …
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At a Joint Site Visit scheduled for the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors and Planning Commission scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the 29th
day of July 2026 at the Brunswick Power Station, 20100 Governor Harrison
Parkway, Freeman, VA 23865:
Present:
Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Jennifer Crews, Interim County Administrator
Also Present:
Steve Rosen, District 1, Chairman, Planning Commission
Darren Hurley, Coordinator of Emergency Services
Absent:
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Stephany Johnson, Planning/Zoning Administrator
1.
Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
2.
Roll Call of Members
Jennifer Crews, Interim County Administrator, called the roll.
3.
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
4.
Invocation
The Invocation was led by the Supervisor Hamlet.
5.
Approval of Agenda
On a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor
Newman and carried by the following vote, the Board approved the
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agenda as presented.
Vote:
Mr. Hamlet – aye
Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – absent
Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – absent
The purpose of the site visit was for the Board and Commission to tour
the facilities and discus …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Economic Development Authority
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Notice to
Cumberland County
Citizens
The Cumberland County Economic
Development Authority (EDA) previously
scheduled Meeting for July 21, 2026 has been
postponed until further notice.
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider public hearing for new natural gas power plant
The Planning Commission will discuss setting a public hearing for a conditional use permit regarding the Cumberland Energy Facility. The body will also review updates on solar projects, building inspections, and potential code amendments.
- CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility: Request to set public hearing for a dual-fuel combined-cycle natural gas power plant on eight parcels
- Potential code amendments regarding Erosion & Sediment Control, multi-family housing in A-2 districts, and noise ordinances
- Review of solar project statuses including CUP 21-02, 21-03, 21-05, 22-05, 22-12, 22-13, and 23-07
- Discussion of BOOMS Study
- Review of pending rezonings including REZ 24-02 (Industrial Park M-1 to M-2), REZ 26-01, and REZ 26-02
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse
Meeting Agenda for:
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order and Welcome of Guests : Mr. Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chair……….
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum ………………………………………………………………………
3. Approval of Agenda ………………………………………………………………………….……….…
4. Approval of Minutes: N/A ………………….…………………………….…………………………….
5. Requests to set Public Hearings
a. CUP 26-03 Cumberland Energy Facility (pg. 1)
6. Public Hearings
7. Old Business ................................................................................................................................
a. Potential Code Amendments
b. Solar Update (pg. 2)
8. New Business ...............................................................................................................................
a. Board of Supervisors Update – Mr. Paul Stimpson
b. Planning Department Report (pg. 3-8)
c. Building Inspection Report (pg. 9-10)
d. BOOMS Study (pg. 11-12)
9. General Citizen Comment …………………………………………………………..………………….
10. General Commissioner Comments………….….……………………………………………..…..…
11. Adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Commission scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:30
p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse………………………………............
Bring to Order
Quorum
Motion
Motion
Motion
Discussion
Discussion …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider budget amendment and conditional use permits
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a budget amendment and hold public hearings for the FSDAC Radio Tower and Mega Mini Golf conditional use permits. The meeting includes a closed session regarding a possible Dominion Energy Virginia power generating project.
- Public hearings for CUP 25-02 FSDAC Radio Tower and CUP 26-01 Mega Mini Golf
- Public hearing for Budget Amendment
- Proposed 1.5% pay increase for FY '27
- Appointment of Jennifer Crews as automatic Interim County Administrator when the role is vacant
- Request to set public hearing for CUP 26-02 Firefly Point Event Facility
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✓ Decided: Board approves water reservation agreement with Dominion Energy for power plant
The Board approved a water reservation agreement obligating Cumberland County to reserve 2,000,000 gallons per day for Dominion Energy's proposed power plant project, with reimbursement for engineering services. The Board also approved a $167,777 additional funding request for schools (3-2), an additional 1.5% employee pay increase (4-1), and a new County Administrator employment contract. Several conditional use permits and resolutions were approved unanimously.
- Approved Water and Wastewater Capacity Reservation Agreement with Dominion Energy (5-0)
- Approved $167,777 additional funding for Cumberland County Public Schools (3-2)
- Approved additional 1.5% employee pay increase effective Aug 1, 2026 (4-1)
- Approved employment contract for County Administrator Summer Medina effective Aug 1, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved CUP 25-02 FSDAC Radio Tower (5-0)
- Approved CUP 26-01 Mega Mini Golf (5-0)
- Approved 2026 PPTRA Resolution at 29.90% (5-0)
- Approved $45,150 appropriation for Cumberland County Public Schools (5-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom, Cumberland Courthouse
17 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
July 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. –
1. Adjourn into Closed Meeting Motion
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Possible Power Generating Project by Dominion
Energy Virginia
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to consult with legal counsel regarding county business.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.8: Consultation with Legal Counsel – Consultation with
legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal advice by such counsel.
2. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
7:00 p.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation
5. County Administrator Comments Information
a. Employee of the Month – J …
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At a meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors scheduled for
6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of June 2026, at the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom:
Present:
Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
Jennifer Crews, Interim County Administrator
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Kemper Beasley, County Attorney
Also Present:
Charlie Williams, Gentry Locke Attorneys
Scott Foster, Gentry Locke Attorneys
Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor Newman
and carried by the following vote, the Board entered into closed meeting
pursuant to the Virginia Code Section set forth below to discuss the subjects
identified:
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Possible
Power Generating Project by Dominion Energy Virginia
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to consult with legal
counsel regarding county business.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.8: Consultation with
Legal Counsel – Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained
by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal advice by such counsel.
Vote:
Mr. Hamlet – aye
Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – absent
Mr. Stimpson – aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
Reconvene in Open Meeting
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to discuss County Administrator performance and contract
The Board of Supervisors will meet to request a public hearing for a budget amendment. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the performance and employment contract of the County Administrator.
- Request to set public hearing for Budget Amendment
- Closed session: Performance of County Personnel (County Administrator position)
- Closed session: Negotiation of County Administrator Employment Contract
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✓ Decided: Board sets public hearing for budget amendment
The Board of Supervisors approved a request to hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment. The Board also met in a closed session to discuss the County Administrator position and employment contract, though no action was taken during that session.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved request to set public hearing for budget amendment on July 14, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved entering closed meeting to discuss County Administrator performance and contract (5-0)
- Adopted certification that no action was taken in closed session (5-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
County Administrator Suite
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
June 24, 2026
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. Request to Set Public Hearing
a. Budget Amendment Motion
7. A d j o u r n i n t o C l o s e d M e e t i n g M o t i o n
Subject Matter: Discussion of Performance of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Discuss County Administrator Position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Current Litigation and Contracts.
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to negotiate County Administrator Employment Contract.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.8: Consultation with Legal Counsel – Consultation with
legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal advice by such counsel.
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At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on the 24th day of June 2026 at the
Cumberland County Administrator Suite, 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland,
Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
Absent: None.
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
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On a motion by Supervisor Hamlet, seconded by Supervisor
Newman and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
6. Request to Set Public Hearing
a. Budget Amendment
On a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor
Hamlet and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to set
public hearing for July 14, 2026.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider permit for Firefly Point event facility
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an event facility. The commission will also discuss potential code amendments and provide updates on solar energy.
- CUP 26-02: Request to use an existing barn and 14.053 acres on Firefly Point as an event facility
- Discussion of potential code amendments
- Solar update
- Planning Department and Building Inspection reports
zoningland-usepublic-hearingsolarbusiness-development
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse
Meeting Agenda for:
Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order and Welcome of Guests: Mr. Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chair……….
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum………………………………………………………………………
3. Approval of Agenda………………………………………………………………………….……….…
4. Approval of Minutes: N/A ………………….…………………………….…………………………….
5. Requests to set Public Hearings
6. Public Hearings
a. CUP 26-02 Firefly Point Event Facility (pg. 1-14)
i.
Staff Report
ii.
Public Hearing
iii.
Commission discussion and action
7. Old Business................................................................................................................................
a. Potential Code Amendments
b. Solar Update
8. New Business...............................................................................................................................
a. Board of Supervisors Update – Mr. Paul Stimpson
b. Planning Department Report (pg. 15-19)
c. Building Inspection Report (pg. 20-21)
9. General Citizen Comment…………………………………………………………..………………….
10. General Commissioner Comments………….….……………………………………………..…..…
11. Adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Commission scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 6:30
p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse………………………………............
Bring to Order
Quorum
Motion
Motion …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Cumberland County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on VDOT Six Year Plan
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan. The meeting includes discussions on the County Administrator vacancy and requests to set public hearings for a radio tower and mini golf course.
- Public hearing: VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan
- Request to set public hearing: CUP 25-02 FSDAC Radio Tower
- Request to set public hearing: CUP 26-01 Mega Mini Golf
- FY ’27 Budget Appropriations
- Cumberland Water & Waste Water Infrastructure Project discussion
zoningroadsbudgetinfrastructurepublic-hearings
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors appropriates $42.8M for FY 2027 budget
The Board approved the FY 2027 budget appropriations and several smaller grant and insurance reimbursements. They also approved the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan and funding for a water and wastewater infrastructure project.
- Appropriated $42,851,651 for the FY 2027 budget (4-0)
- Approved up to $150,000 for Cumberland Water & Waste Water Infrastructure project on reimbursement basis (4-0)
- Approved VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan (4-0)
- Appropriated $22,811 for E911 insurance reimbursement from VaCorp (4-0)
- Appropriated $2,273.23 for E911 PSAP Education and GIS & Data Program grants (4-0)
- Appropriated $4,833.27 for Department of Forestry Grant (4-0)
- Appropriated $10,716 for VDFP Mini Grant (4-0)
- Approved requests to set public hearings for CUP 25-02 (FSDAC Radio Tower) and CUP 26-01 (Mega Mini Golf) (4-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom, Cumberland Courthouse
17 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. –
1. Adjourn into Closed Meeting
Motion
Subject Matter: Discussion of Performance of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Discuss County Administrator Vacancy
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Current Litigation and Contracts.
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to consult with legal counsel regarding county business.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.8: Consultation with Legal Counsel – Consultation with
legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal advice by such counsel.
2. Reconvene in Open Meeting
Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only su …
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06092026 BOS 6:00pm Page 1 of 10
At a meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors scheduled for
6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of June 2026, at the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator/Finance
Director
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Kemper Beasley, County Attorney
Absent: Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor Newman
and carried by the following vote, the Board entered into closed meeting
pursuant to the Virginia Code Section set forth below to discuss the subjects
identified:
Subject Matter: Discussion of Performance of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Discuss County
Administrator Vacancy
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel –
Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for
employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance,
demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public
officers, appointees, or employees of any public body.
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Current
Litigation and Contracts.
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to consult with legal
counsel regarding county business.
Exempt …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to interview candidates for County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to conduct a second round of interviews for the County Administrator position. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session regarding county personnel.
- Interviews for County Administrator position
personnelcounty-administrationinterviews
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors conducts interviews for County Administrator
The Board held a special called meeting to conduct a second round of interviews for the County Administrator position in a closed session. No substantive actions were taken during the closed session.
- Approved the agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session to interview County Administrator candidates (5-0)
- Adopted certification that no action was taken in closed session (5-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
County Administrator Suite
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
June 8, 2026
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. A d j o u r n i n t o C l o s e d M e e t i n g M o t i o n
Subject Matter: Discussion of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to conduct a second round of interviews for County
Administrator position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
7. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
8. Adjourn Motion
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06082026 BOS 9:00am Page 1 of 3
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 8th day of June 2026 at the
Cumberland County Administrator Suite, 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland,
Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Absent: County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
06082026 BOS 9:00am Page 2 of 3
On a motion by Supervisor Saunders, seconded by Supervisor
Stimpson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Tyree, seconded by Supervisor Newman and
carried unanimously, the Board entered into closed meeting pursuant to the
Virginia Code Section set forth below to discuss the subjects identified:
Subject Matter: …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to interview candidates for County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to conduct a second round of interviews for the County Administrator position. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session.
- Interviews for County Administrator position
personnelcounty-administrationemployment
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors conducts interviews for County Administrator
The Board held a special called meeting to conduct a second round of interviews for the County Administrator position in a closed session. No substantive actions were taken during the closed session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to interview County Administrator candidates (unanimous)
- Certified that no action was taken during the closed session (unanimous)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
County Administrator Suite
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
June 1, 2026
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. A d j o u r n i n t o C l o s e d M e e t i n g M o t i o n
Subject Matter: Discussion of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to conduct a second round of interviews for County
Administrator position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
7. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
8. Adjourn Motion
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06012026 BOS 9:00am Page 1 of 3
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 1st day of June 2026 at the
Cumberland County Administrator Suite, 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland,
Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Absent: William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
06012026 BOS 9:00am Page 2 of 3
On a motion by Supervisor Tyree, seconded by Supervisor
Saunders and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Tyree, seconded by Supervisor Newman and
carried unanimously, the Board entered into closed meeting pursuant to the
Virginia Code Section set forth below to discuss the subjects identified:
Subject Matter …
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Wed May 27, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to discuss County Administrator candidates
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss interviewees for the County Administrator position.
- Closed meeting to discuss candidates for County Administrator
personnelcounty-administrationemployment
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors holds closed session to discuss County Administrator candidates
The Board of Supervisors met for a special called meeting to discuss interviewees for the County Administrator position in a closed session. No substantive actions or contracts were approved during the open meeting.
- Approved amended agenda (4-0, 1 remote)
- Entered closed session to discuss County Administrator candidates (4-0, 1 remote)
- Certified that no action was taken during the closed session (4-0, 1 remote)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
County Administrator Suite
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 27, 2026
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. A d j o u r n i n t o C l o s e d M e e t i n g M o t i o n
Subject Matter: Discussion of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Discuss Interviewees for County Administrator position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
7. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
8. Adjourn Motion
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05272026 BOS 9:00am Page 1 of 4
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 27th day of May 2026 at the
Cumberland County Administrator Suite, 1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland,
Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman, remotely
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Absent: County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
05272026 BOS 9:00am Page 2 of 4
Chairman Newman recommended adding an agenda item
immediately after closed session to potentially approve a contract with
a specific candidate; if applicable.
On a motion by Supervisor Newman, seconded by Supervisor
Hamlet and carried by the following vote, the Board amended the
agenda.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – remote Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
On a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor
Hamlet and carried by the following vote, t …
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Thu May 21, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to interview candidates for County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. This portion of the meeting will take place in a closed session.
- Interviews for County Administrator position
personnelcounty-administrationemployment
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors conducts interviews for County Administrator
The Board held a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position in a closed session. No substantive actions were taken during the closed session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session to interview County Administrator candidates (5-0)
- Certified that no action was taken during the closed session (5-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting Motion
Subject Matter: Discussion of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Conduct Interviews for County Administrator position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
7. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
8. Adjourn Motion
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05212026 BOS 9:00am Page 1 of 3
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 21st day of May 2026 at the
Cumberland County Board of Supervisor Meeting Room, 1 Courthouse Circle,
Cumberland, Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Absent: County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance, called the
roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
05212026 BOS 9:00am Page 2 of 3
On a motion by Supervisor Saunders, seconded by Supervisor
Stimpson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Newman, seconded by Supervisor Tyree and
carried unanimously, the Board entered into closed meeting pursuant to the
Virginia Code Section set forth below to discuss …
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Wed May 20, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to interview candidates for County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1.
- Interviews for County Administrator position
personnelcounty-administrationhiring
✓ Decided: Board of Supervisors conducts interviews for County Administrator
The Board held a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position in a closed session. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session to interview County Administrator candidates (5-0)
- Certified that no action was taken during the closed session (4-0, 1 absent)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 20, 2026
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting Motion
Subject Matter: Discussion of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Conduct Interviews for County Administrator position
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
7. Reconvene in Open Meeting Motion
Roll call vote pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3712 certifying “that to the best of each member’s
knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this
chapter, (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed
meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body,
and (iii) no action was taken in closed meeting.”
8. Adjourn Motion
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05202026 BOS 9:00am Page 1 of 3
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the 20th day of May 2026 at the
Cumberland County Board of Supervisor Meeting Room, 1 Courthouse Circle,
Cumberland, Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Absent: County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance, called the
roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
05202026 BOS 9:00am Page 2 of 3
On a motion by Supervisor Saunders, seconded by Supervisor
Stimpson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
6. Adjourn into Closed Meeting
On a motion by Supervisor Saunders, seconded by Supervisor Stimpson
and carried unanimously, the Board entered into closed meeting pursuant to
the Virginia Code Section set forth below to discu …
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Tue May 19, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Economic Development Authority to discuss T Morgan Construction and deed correction
The Economic Development Authority will meet to address specific business items including T Morgan Construction and a Deed of Correction authorization. The body will also review minutes from the March 17, 2026, meeting.
- T Morgan Construction
- Deed of Correction Authorization
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
MEETING
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Cumberland County Board Meeting Room
Cumberland County Administration Building
Action Needed
1) Call to Order ...................................................................................................................................................
2) Roll Call and Establish Quorum ..........................................................................................................
3) Approval of Agenda ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4) Approval of Minutes March 17, 2026..……………………………………………………………………
5) T Morgan Construction ……..……………………………………………………………………………….
6) Deed of Correction Authorization………………………………………………………………………
7) Public Comment ….……………………………………………………………………………………………….
8) Old Business …...………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………….
9) New Business ….……………………………………………………………………………………………………
10) Adjourn to next regular meeting July 21, 2026…………...…...………..……...................................
Bring to Order
Quorum
Motion
Motion
Discussion/Motion
Motion
Discussion
Discussion
Discussion
Motion
Mon May 18, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold hearings on radio tower and mini golf permits
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for two conditional use permits. The body will also consider setting a future hearing for a new event center.
- CUP 25-02: 165-foot radio tower for Farmville Seventh Day Adventist Church at 2086 Cumberland Road
- CUP 26-01: Mega Mini Golf conditional use permit
- CUP 26-02: Request to set public hearing for Firefly Point Event Center on Columbia Road
- REZ 25-01: Tabled rezoning for Valco Investments
- Request for speed study update
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Courtroom of the Cumberland Courthouse
Meeting Agenda for:
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Action Needed
1. Call to Order and Welcome of Guests: Mr. Steve Rosen, Planning Commission Chair……….
2. Roll Call and Establish Quorum………………………………………………………………………
3. Approval of Agenda………………………………………………………………………….……….…
4. Approval of Minutes: N/A ………………….…………………………….…………………………….
5. Requests to set Public Hearings
a. CUP 26-02 Firefly Point Event Center (pg. 1)…………………………………………………
6. Public Hearings
a. CUP 25-02 Farmville Seventh Day Adventist Church Radio Tower (pg. 2-75)
i.
Staff Report
ii.
Public Hearing
iii.
Commission discussion and action
b. CUP 26-01 Mega Mini Golf (pg. 76-105)……………………………………………………..
i.
Staff Report
ii.
Public Hearing
iii.
Commission discussion and action
7. Old Business................................................................................................................................
a. Potential Code Amendments
b. Solar Update
c. Request for Speed Study update (pg. 106)
d. CUP 25-05 Dabney – Carter - Approved
e. REZ 25-01 Valco Investments - Tabled
8. New Business...............................................................................................................................
a. Board of Supervisors Update – Mr. Paul Stimpson
b. Planning Department Report (pg. 107-111)
c. Building Inspection Report (pg. 112-1 …
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Tue May 12, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider courthouse project RFP and zoning requests
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a Request for Proposal for the Courthouse Project and a speed study request. The meeting includes public hearings for a rezoning request by Valco Investments, LLC and a conditional use permit for Dabney_Carter.
- Request for Proposal (RFP) for Courthouse Project
- Public hearing for REZ 25-01 Valco Investments, LLC
- Public hearing for CUP 25-05 Dabney_Carter
- Public hearing for VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan
- Resolution reaffirming Second Amendment Rights
zoningpublic-worksroadsgovernment-administrationpublic-hearings
✓ Decided: Board approves $150,000 for Cumberland Grocery and school grant funds
The Board of Supervisors approved funding for a local grocery store and school system grants. They also authorized a speed study on Cumberland Road and approved a conditional use permit for Dabney Carter.
- Approved $150,000 appropriation for Cumberland Grocery, LLC (5-0)
- Appropriated $245,494.40 in grant funds for Cumberland County Public Schools (5-0)
- Approved request for a speed study on SR 45S Cumberland Road (5-0)
- Reaffirmed 2019 resolution designating county as a Sanctuary County for Second Amendment rights (4-1)
- Denied Courthouse Project RFP proposal (4-1)
- Approved CUP 25-05 Dabney Carter (5-0)
- Deferred REZ 25-01 Valco Investments, LLC indefinitely (5-0)
- Tabled VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan until next month (5-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Monthly Meeting
Circuit Cou
rtroom, Cumberland Courthouse
17 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 12, 2026
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m
. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation
5. County
Administrator Comments Information
a. Employee of the Month
– May 2026 – Michael “Monkey” Davis
6. Approval of Agenda Motion
7. Public Comment – Agenda Items Only
8. Consent Agenda Motion
a. Approval of Bills
b. Approval of
Minutes (April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, May 5, 2026 and May 5, 2026) (pg. 1-25)
9. State & Loc
al Departments/Agencies/Community Service Provider Reports
a. Cumberland County P
ublic Schools I
n f o r m a t i o n
b. VDOT Information
c. Finance Report
i. Monthly
Budget Report (pg. 26-35) Information
ii. Appropriation Requests for CuCPS (pg. 36-42) Motion
d. Planning and Zoning Report
i. Plannin
g Project Updates (pg. 43-47) I
n f o r m a t i o n
ii. Planning Commission Request for a Speed Study (pg. 48) Motion
e. County Attorney’s Report
10. Old Business
a. Cumberland Grocery Store Appropriation Motion
b. Resolution –
Reaffirming Second Amendment Rights (pg. 49-50) Motion
For questions or information, please contact info@cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov or call 804-492-3800.
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11. New Business
a. Request for Proposal (RFP) for C …
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07282025 BOS 7:00pm Page 1 of 10
At a meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors scheduled for
6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of May 2026, at the Cumberland County Circuit
Courtroom:
Present:
Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator/Finance
Director
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Kemper Beasley, County Attorney
Absent:
None
1.
Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.
Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3.
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
4.
Invocation
The Invocation was led by the Supervisor Newman.
5.
County Administrator Comments
Interim County Administrator, Jay Scudder, provided the Board with
the following comments:
a. Employee of the Month – May 2026 – Michael “Monkey” Davis
07282025 BOS 7:00pm Page 2 of 10
6.
Approval of Agenda
On a motion by Supervisor Tyree, seconded by Supervisor Hamlet and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the agenda as presented.
Vote:
Mr. Hamlet – aye
Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye
Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – aye
7.
Public Comment – Agenda Items Only
Betty Myers addressed a rumor she had heard in re …
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Tue May 5, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors to review EDA agreements and grocery store updates
The Board of Supervisors is holding a joint workshop with the Economic Development Authority. The body will consider motions regarding a master sales agreement and a deed of correction.
- EDA Master Sales Agreement with T Morgan Construction
- EDA Deed of Correction Authorization
- Grocery store updates
economic-developmentcontractsgrocery-store
✓ Decided: Economic Development Authority tables Deed of Correction authorization
The Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority held a joint workshop. The Authority tabled a Deed of Correction authorization and requested more information on a sales agreement with T Morgan Construction. The Board requested that a second half appropriation for grocery store funding be added to the next agenda.
- Approved Board of Supervisors agenda (4-0)
- Approved amended Economic Development Authority agenda (7-0)
- Tabled EDA Deed of Correction Authorization until May 19, 2026 (7-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Workshop with
Economic Development Authority
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 5, 2026
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. EDA Master Sales Agreement – T Morgan Construction Motion
7. EDA Deed of Correction Authorization Motion
8. New Business
a. Grocery Store Updates Information
9. Adjourn Motion
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05052026 BOS 6:00pm Page 1 of 4
At a Joint Workshop of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and
Economic Development Authority scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the 5th day of May
2026 at the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, Board of Supervisor, District 1
John Newman, Board of Supervisor, District 2, Chairman
Paul Stimpson, Board of Supervisor, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., Board of Supervisor, District 5
John Seal, Chairman, Economic Development Authority
James Ennis, V-Chairman, Economic Development Authority
Glenn Mozingo, Treasurer, Economic Development Authority
Cheryl Boswell, Secretar y, Economic Development Authority
C. Gene Brooks, Economic Development Authority Director
Robin Caputo, Economic Development Authority Director
Linda Card, Economic Development Authority Director
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant Count Administrator
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Kemper Beasley, County Attorney (via phone)
Absent: Eurika Tyree, Board of Superv isor, District 3, Vice Chairman
Also Present: Travis Harri s, Cumberland VA Grocery
Michael Gaines, Cumberland VA Grocery
Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
Invocation
05052026 BOS 6:00pm Page 2 of 4
The Invocation was led by Chairman Newman.
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegianc …
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Tue May 5, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board to discuss Dominion Energy power project and courthouse updates
The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on the Courthouse Project. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel performance and legal matters regarding a possible Dominion Energy Virginia power generating project.
- Courthouse Project updates
- Discussion of personnel performance in closed session
- Legal consultation regarding a possible Dominion Energy Virginia power generating project
- Possible Economic Development Project
economic-developmentenergypersonnelpublic-works
✓ Decided: Board authorizes negotiations for Dominion Energy power project
The Board of Supervisors approved hiring legal counsel and authorizing the County Administrator to negotiate a power generating facility with Dominion Energy Virginia. The Board also authorized the procurement of an engineering firm to assess infrastructure needs for the project.
- Approved retaining Gentry Locke for legal services regarding the Dominion Energy Virginia project (5-0)
- Authorized County Administrator to negotiate Dominion Energy Virginia power generating facility location (5-0)
- Authorized County Administrator to procure an engineering firm for project infrastructure needs and costs (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Meeting
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 5, 2026
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. New Business
a. Courthouse Project Updates Information
7. A d j o u r n i n t o C l o s e d M e e t i n g M o t i o n
Subject Matter: Discussion of Performance of County Personnel
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to Evaluate Communication and Performance of County
Personnel.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1: Personnel – Discussion, consideration, or interviews
of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public
body.
Subject Matter: Discussion of Legal Matters in Regards to Possible Power Generating Project by
Dominion Energy Virginia
Purpose of Meeting: Allow Board Members to consult with legal counsel regarding county business.
Exemption: Pursuant to VA. Code § 2.2-3711.A.8: Consultation with Legal Counsel – Consultation with
legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal …
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05052026 BOS 10:30am Page 1 of 4
At a Special Called Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of
Supervisors scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on the 5th day of May 2026 at the
Cumberland County Board of Supervisor Meeting Room, 1 Courthouse Circle,
Cumberland, Virginia:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, District 1
John Newman, District 2, Chairman
Eurika Tyree, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Paul Stimpson, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., District 5
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant County Administrator of Finance
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Absent: County Attorney, Kemper Beasley
1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
3. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Supervisor Newman.
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
5. Approval of Agenda
05052026 BOS 10:30am Page 2 of 4
On a motion by Supervisor Tyree, seconded by Supervisor Hamlet
and carried by the following vote, the Board approved the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Mr. Hamlet – aye Mr. Newman – aye
Mrs. Tyree – aye Mr. Stimpson– aye
Mr. Saunders – absent
Supervisor Saunders arrived at 10:34 am.
6. New Business
a. Courthouse Project Updates
Joe Miller, HBA Architects, provided the Board with information on
the Courthouse Needs Assessment study and provided options to
proceed with the pr …
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Tue May 5, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Board of Supervisors and EDA to review construction agreement and grocery store updates
The Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will hold a joint workshop. The body will consider a master sales agreement with T Morgan Construction and a deed of correction authorization.
- EDA Master Sales Agreement with T Morgan Construction
- EDA Deed of Correction Authorization
- Grocery store updates
economic-developmentconstructiongrocery-storereal-estate
✓ Decided: Economic Development Authority tables Deed of Correction authorization
The Economic Development Authority tabled a Deed of Correction authorization until May 19, 2026. The Board of Supervisors and Authority received updates on a sales agreement with T Morgan Construction and the Cumberland VA Grocery store.
- Approved Board of Supervisors agenda (4-0)
- Approved amended Economic Development Authority agenda (7-0)
- Tabled EDA Deed of Correction Authorization until May 19, 2026 (7-0)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Workshop with
Economic Development Authority
Board of Supervisors Conference Room
1 Courthouse Circle, Cumberland, VA
May 5, 2026
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. –
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Invocation
4. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda Motion
6. EDA Master Sales Agreement – T Morgan Construction Motion
7. EDA Deed of Correction Authorization Motion
8. New Business
a. Grocery Store Updates Information
9. Adjourn Motion
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05052026 BOS 6:00pm Page 1 of 4
At a Joint Workshop of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors and
Economic Development Authority scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the 5th day of May
2026 at the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom:
Present: Bryan Hamlet, Board of Supervisor, District 1
John Newman, Board of Supervisor, District 2, Chairman
Paul Stimpson, Board of Supervisor, District 4
Robert Saunders, Jr., Board of Supervisor, District 5
John Seal, Chairman, Economic Development Authority
James Ennis, V-Chairman, Economic Development Authority
Glenn Mozingo, Treasurer, Economic Development Authority
Cheryl Boswell, Secretar y, Economic Development Authority
C. Gene Brooks, Economic Development Authority Director
Robin Caputo, Economic Development Authority Director
Linda Card, Economic Development Authority Director
William P. “Jay” Scudder, Interim County Administrator
Jennifer Crews, Assistant Count Administrator
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk
Kemper Beasley, County Attorney (via phone)
Absent: Eurika Tyree, Board of Superv isor, District 3, Vice Chairman
Also Present: Travis Harri s, Cumberland VA Grocery
Michael Gaines, Cumberland VA Grocery
Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call of Members
Tiana Branch, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.
Invocation
05052026 BOS 6:00pm Page 2 of 4
The Invocation was led by Chairman Newman.
Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegianc …
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🌐 County-level context (Cumberland County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities4 (2024)
Business establishments145 (823 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$913/mo (13 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy28.7% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$44.0M
Annual budget
$34.9M
Debt outstanding
70
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$44.0M
Spending$42.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$34.9M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.