King William County, VA

Planning Commission

The King William County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Revised Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule and the Chesapeake Bay Act Resiliency Amendments, both of which were tabled from the previous month. The body will also approve the minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting and discuss changes to the November meeting date. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Public hearing on the Revised Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on the Chesapeake Bay Act Resiliency Amendments
• Approval of August 5, 2026, Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of the Amendment to the 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule regarding the November date

Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Social Services Advisory Board

Historical Preservation and Architectural Board

Board of Supervisors

Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Recreation Commission

Economic Development Authority

Social Services Advisory Board

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Historical Preservation and Architectural Board

Planning Commission

Recreation Commission

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Social Services Advisory Board

Historical Preservation and Architectural Board

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Electoral Board

The King William County Electoral Board is meeting to approve minutes from August 5 and 7, 2026, and to discuss election preparation for the November General election, including ballot order and important dates. They will also review ADA compliance and may enter a closed meeting to review the Voting System Security Plan.

• Approve minutes from August 5 and August 7, 2026
• Discuss ballot order for November General election
• Review ADA compliance
• Possible closed meeting for Voting System Security Plan review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a solar siting agreement, two conditional use permits (for King William Solar 2 and Irondale Townhouse), and a subdivision code amendment. The board will also consider budget calendar adoption, several resolutions honoring shooting sports participants, and new business items including PPTRA, sewer study, and ARPA funds.

• Public hearing: Solar Siting Agreement for New Equity
• CUP-01-2026 – King William Solar 2 (Resolution 26-26)
• CUP-02-2026 Irondale Townhouse (Resolution 26-66)
• Ordinance 14-26 – Amendment to KW Code, Chapter 86-Subdivisions
• Resolution 26-73 – Establishing the 2026 PPTRA

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The King William County Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular August meeting. The board will review the July minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports on state aid funds, the county financial report, the library work plan, and a recap of the Upper King William (UKW) branch grand opening. The director will also report on statistics, programming, and projects.

• State Aid Funds Discussion
• Financial Report
• LBOT Work Plan
• UKW Branch Grand Opening Recap
• Draft Minutes July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

Electoral Board

Electoral Board

The King William County Electoral Board will meet to canvass and finalize the results of the August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary Election, including signing abstracts. They may also hold a closed meeting to discuss provisional ballots from that election. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Canvass results from August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary Election
• Finalize/sign abstracts
• Possible closed meeting on provisional ballots

The Electoral Board canvassed the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election results, confirming post-election results for each precinct and approving the abstract of votes for submission to the State Department of Elections. The board also considered one provisional ballot, rejecting none, and certified a closed session held to review provisional ballots. The meeting adjourned at 2:46 p.m.

• Confirmed post-election results for each precinct
• Approved abstract of votes for submission to State Department of Elections
• Considered 1 provisional ballot, rejected 0
• Certified closed session for provisional ballot review (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review reports on various sports and fitness programs. The body will also address unfinished business regarding Landing Road Park and establish a monthly meeting schedule.

• Updates on Summer Sneakers, After-School, Adult Kickball, Blastball, Fall Soccer, Fitness Classes, and Senior Programs
• Reports from King William Little League, King William Raiders, and West Point YMCA
• Unfinished business regarding Landing Road Park
• Establishment of a Recreation Monthly Meeting Schedule

Electoral Board

The King William County Electoral Board is meeting to canvass the results of the August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary Election. They may also hold a closed meeting to discuss provisional ballots from that election. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Canvass results from August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary Election
• Possible closed meeting on provisional ballots from the primary

The King William County Electoral Board met to canvass the August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary Election results, reviewing and confirming them for each precinct. The board recessed the canvass and the provisional ballot meeting until Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, pending a duplicate report from the State Department of Elections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed primary election results for each precinct
• Recessed canvass until Aug 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM (unanimous)
• Recessed provisional ballot meeting until Aug 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Planning Commission

The King William County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, to review and adopt the meeting agenda, approve minutes from the July 7 meeting, and conduct a public hearing on a revised planning and zoning fee schedule. The commission will also discuss the Business Management Area Site Readiness Initiative — Phase II and consider tabled zoning ordinance amendments from May.

• Public hearing on Revised Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
• Discussion of Business Management Area Site Readiness Initiative — Phase II
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendments: Section 86-136 Business Management Area, Section 56-140 Use Matrix (outdoor storage in B-1 and B-2 districts), and Chesapeake Bay Act Resiliency Amendments

Board of Supervisors

The King William County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed boat tax and consider several resolutions, including FY27 budget amendments, an ambulance purchase agreement, and a letter of intent with the YMCA. The agenda also includes presentations on the countywide work plan and recognitions for high school sports teams. A closed meeting is scheduled for a Fire & EMS personnel matter and board appointments.

• Public hearing on boat tax (Item 7a)
• Resolution 26-64: Ambulance purchase agreement and appropriation of funds
• Resolutions 26-56, 26-57, 26-58: FY27 budget amendments appropriating additional Comp Board, State Library, and Split Levy revenue
• Resolution 26-63: Designating 'Visit West Point and King William' as a Virginia Destination Marketing Organization
• YMCA letter of intent (Item 11c)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to review minutes and plan for the November 2026 ballot order. The board will also discuss officers of election and ADA compliance. A closed session may be held to review the Registrar's annual performance and security plans.

• November 2026 Ballot order planning
• Officers of Election discussion
• ADA Compliance Review
• Registrar Annual Review (closed meeting)
• Voting System Security Plan and Cyber Security reviews (closed meeting)

The Electoral Board approved ordering ballots for the November 3, 2026 general election at 115 percent of registered voters. The board also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordering November 3, 2026 general election ballots at 115 percent of registered voters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Registrar Annual Review and Cyber Security (unanimous)

Historical Preservation and Architectural Board

The Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board will review the HPARB Handbook and National Register of Historic Places nomination. Members will discuss solar guidelines for historic districts and the potential condensing of historic districts.

• Review and update of the HPARB Handbook
• Update on NRHP Nomination
• Discussion of Solar Guideline for Historic Districts
• Discussion of condensing historic districts
• Review of Powhatan’s Birthplace support letter

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and statistical summaries. The agenda includes a report on the grand opening of the UKW Branch.

• UKW Branch grand opening report
• Review of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library programming and services report
• Library projects update

Social Services Advisory Board

The King William County Social Services Advisory Board will consider the Finance/Budget Report, including a Board of Supervisors approval to move staffing expenses to operational expenses within BL855. The report also outlines FY27 State budget impacts such as a 2% bonus, a 3.5% raise, a $55,000 allocation, and approval of three new positions. Additional items include the pending County Administrator signature on the FY27 compensation plan and updates on energy assistance contracts.

• BOS approval to transfer staffing expenses to operational expenses within BL855
• FY27 State budget: 2% bonus, 3.5% raise, $55,000 allocation, and three new positions approved
• Compensation plan for FY27 signed by County Administrator pending signature
• Energy assistance: Cooling program June 15 – August 15 2026; EnergyShare contract with Dominion Energy processed 16 applications
• Facility updates: vehicle purchase, office furniture, front‑office remodeling, and carpet assessment

Board of Zoning Appeals

Economic Development Authority

The King William County Economic Development Authority will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, review meeting minutes, and discuss a partnership with the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and adoption of January 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Virginia Tourism Corporation Opportunity presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026

Planning Commission

The King William County Planning Commission will review amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and a conditional use permit for Irondale Townhouses. The meeting will also include a workshop retreat overview and a schedule amendment for August 2026.

• Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Sections 86-427 and 86-475
• Conditional Use Permit 02-2026 for Irondale Townhouses
• Text Amendment to Sec.86-248 regarding Accessory Buildings
• 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Amendment
• BMA Site Readiness Initiative — Phase II

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Irondale Townhouses, a 45-unit townhouse development on King William Road, to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also recommended approval of amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to comply with state law. The August 4 regular meeting was moved to August 5 due to a primary election.

• Recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance amendments (Sec. 86-427 and 86-475) to comply with Code of Virginia §15.2-2260 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 02-2026 for Irondale Townhouses, 45 units on King William Road, with staff conditions (4-1)
• Moved August 4 Planning Commission meeting to August 5, 2026 due to primary election

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its July 1 meeting to hear reports from fire/EMS, emergency management, and law enforcement. It will receive updates on the Hazardous Materials Plan sections 2 and 3 and on the mass notification system. The agenda consists of informational presentations and does not include decisions on contracts or ordinances.

• Fire/EMS reports
• Emergency Management reports
• Law Enforcement, Dispatch, and Animal Control reports
• Hazardous Materials Plan (Sections 2 and 3) update
• Mass Notification System update

The committee discussed updates to the Hazardous Materials Plan and activation procedures. Chair Terry reported that a new vendor has been selected for the community mass notification system.

• Reviewed Hazardous Materials Plan table of contents
• Announced procurement of a new mass notification system vendor

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider adopting the FY 2027 budget (Resolution 26-39) and approving multiple budget amendments for various county departments and agencies, including the Clerk of Circuit Court, DSS, Commonwealth Attorney, Regional Animal Shelter, and KWCPS. Other items include a resolution honoring T.C. Lawson, reaffirmation of the Bay Consortium Workforce Development charter, and a closed meeting for personnel and legal matters. Appointments to several boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 26-39 - Adoption and Appropriation of Funds for FY 2027
• Multiple budget amendments and appropriations for departments (Clerk of Circuit Court, DSS, Commonwealth Attorney, Regional Animal Shelter, KWCPS School Nutrition, SIG Grant, VPSA Grant, School Debt Service)
• Resolution 26-51 Honoring T.C. Lawson
• Reaffirm the Charter of the Bay Consortium Local Workforce Development
• Closed meeting for personnel salary/compensation discussion and legal consultation on contracts

The Board approved the adoption and appropriation of funds for FY 2027 and passed several budget amendments for county agencies and schools. The Board also established a new county grant policy and reaffirmed the Bay Consortium Local Workforce Development Charter.

• Approved Resolution 26-39 for FY 2027 adoption and appropriation of funds (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Clerk of the Circuit Court, DSS, Commonwealth Attorney, and Regional Animal Shelter (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-46 for Community Connections/VJCCCA budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-47 combining four KWCPS budget amendments and appropriations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-51 honoring T.C. Lawson (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-53 designating July as P&R Month (4-0)
• Reaffirmed the Charter of the Bay Consortium Local Workforce Development (4-0)
• Approved new KWC Grant Policy for county departments (4-0)

General

The joint work session will discuss economic development priorities for King William County, including a presentation from Pittsylvania County and a review of the water and wastewater master planning project. The commission will also consider county‑owned land, incentives policy, site readiness, and technology uses. The meeting concludes with a discussion of next steps and the county work plan approach.

• Pittsylvania County Economic Development presentation by Matt Rowe
• Bowman Engineering presentation on the Water/Wastewater Master Planning Project
• Discussion of county‑owned land for development
• Review of incentives policy for economic development
• Consideration of site readiness and technology uses

The Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Authority held a joint work session to review economic development branding, site readiness, and incentive policies. No formal votes were taken on the discussed proposals, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The King William County Electoral Board will consider approving the minutes from its April 15, 22, 24, and 27, 2026 meetings. It will receive a budget update on the Capitol Improvement program and discuss important election dates for 2026. A closed portion of the meeting may address cyber security and the registrar's annual review.

• Review and approve minutes for April 15, 2026
• Review and approve minutes for April 22, 2026
• Review and approve minutes for April 24, 2026
• Review and approve minutes for April 27, 2026
• Budget update – Capitol Improvement

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from four April 2026 meetings. Members also voted to enter a closed session to discuss the Registrar Annual Review and Cyber Security.

• Approved April 15, 22, 24, and 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry into closed session for Registrar Annual Review and Cyber Security (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2026. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items, a consent agenda for the Draft May 19, 2026 minutes, and reports on governance, county administration, and library operations. No specific policy changes, contracts, or projects are listed for decision.

• Consent agenda: Draft May 19, 2026 minutes
• Library Board Report – Governance
• County Report – Administration
• Director Report – Statistical Summary
• Director Report – Library Programming and Services and Library Projects

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included the draft minutes from April 20, 2026. The meeting primarily consisted of reports regarding the Upper King William (UKW) branch soft opening and library statistics.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including April 20, 2026 draft minutes (all in favor)

Economic Development Authority

Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review manager reports on youth and adult sports programs. The body is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding a soccer field and new business concerning waterfront property.

• Discussion of waterfront property
• Update on soccer field
• Reports on After-School, Summer Sneakers, and Spring Soccer programs
• Reports from King William Little League, King William Raiders, and West Point YMCA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a deferred Conditional Use Permit for Irondale Townhouses. The body will also consider an amendment to the August 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 02-2026, Irondale Townhouses
• Amendment to the August 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting schedule

Historical Preservation and Architectural Board

The King William County Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board will review grant applications, update its handbook, and discuss solar panel guidelines for historic properties. The board will also consider nominating the Courthouse to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Review and Approval of March 25, 2026 Minutes
• Certified Local Government Grant Application Status
• Review & Update of the HPARB Handbook
• Solar Guidelines for Historic Districts presentation
• Discussion of Condensing Historic Districts

Board of Supervisors

The King William County Board of Supervisors will discuss several budget amendments, including a $811,000 funds transfer (Resolution 26-39). A public hearing will address the tax rate for mines and minerals and an ordinance amendment for minor subdivisions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and adoption of an amended meeting calendar.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 regular meeting draft minutes
• Resolution 26-40 FY ’26 Budget Amendment – Circuit Court Revenue $2,6582.70
• Public hearing on Tax Rate (Mines & Minerals)
• Ordinance Amendment – Minor Subdivisions (Derek Stamey for Joyce Wolfe)
• Resolution 26-39 FY ’26 Budget Amendment – Funds Transfer $811,000

The Board approved Ordinance 10-26 setting a tax rate for mines and minerals, passing unanimously. It also adopted Ordinance 13-26 amending minor subdivision regulations and Resolution 26-42 approving the VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan, each with unanimous votes. The amended Board of Supervisors meeting calendar was adopted, and Carl Lounsbury was re‑appointed as the HPARB architect.

• Ordinance 10-26 (mines & minerals tax rate) adopted – 5 aye
• Ordinance 13-26 (minor subdivisions amendment) adopted – 5 aye
• Resolution 26-42 (VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan) adopted – 5 aye
• Amended BOS meeting calendar adopted – 5 aye
• Resolution 26-30 re‑appointing Carl Lounsbury as HPARB architect passed – 5 aye

Social Services Advisory Board

The King William Social Services Advisory Board convenes to approve minutes, receive division reports, and discuss the FY27 budget which includes a 5% raise, 2% bonus, increased health insurance premiums, and three new positions. The board will also consider the appointment of a new member and updates to by-laws and delegation of authority.

• FY27 budget: 5% raise, 2% bonus, increased health insurance premiums covered, 3 requested positions approved
• BOS approval now required for transfer of staffing expenses to operational expenses within BL855
• Comp Plan for FY27 due to state by May 22, 2026
• Appointment of Ms. Brittnay Upchurch to the KWDSS Advisory Board
• Advisory Board by-laws update and impact of delegation of authority requiring quarterly meetings with County Administrator