King George County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

King George County: GaGa pit approved; boards eye parks, roads, school funding

The King George County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved a GaGa pit for Cedell Brooks Jr. Park in a 3-0 vote at its Aug. 12 meeting, the only decided action among recent county meetings. The committee also approved its May meeting minutes. Other meetings held over the past two weeks were agenda-only, with no votes taken.

Recent meetings

Electoral Board (Aug. 10)

The board will reconvene the canvass to review provisional ballots, vote on the number of valid ballots to count, and certify election results. No minutes have been published.

Planning Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission heard presentations on the Dahlgren Area Parks Master Plan for Barnesfield and Wayside Parks, an update from King George Service Authority General Manager Dan Hamilton, and discussed public comment procedures. No public hearings were held.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (Aug. 12)

The committee approved a GaGa pit presented by Virginia Gentili of Troop 191 for Cedell Brooks Jr. Park (3-0) and approved May minutes (3-0). Members also discussed future CIP planning for FY2028, including editing the project list in September.

Economic Development Authority (Aug. 13)

The board discussed 4-H County Fair and Spirit of Entrepreneurship involvement, business incentive grants, and a student organization scholarship. A closed session was scheduled to discuss a prospective business or expansion, as allowed by Virginia law.

Smoot Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 13)

The board will elect a vice-chair, make committee assignments, appoint a Friends of the Library point of contact, and discuss HVAC issues and an upcoming job fair.

Board of Supervisors & Service Authority Board (Aug. 18)

In a joint meeting, the boards considered a donation from the Cheadle Estate to the Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter, discussed Resolution-19-2026 for Sedgewick Crossing land development additions to secondary routes, and heard a Surface Water Master Plan update. A closed session covered litigation involving AWS. A proclamation honored Patti Norris Barker for 32 years of service to KGCSA.

Community Policy & Management Team (Aug. 20)

The team reviewed administrative memos on CSA match rates and the FY2027 administrative budget, a training resource for teenagers, and updates from the FAPT team. The agenda was largely procedural.

Coming up

• **Social Services Administrative Board** (Aug. 24, 5:30 PM): Will vote on local use of Beam Notes software under Contract R240303, Purchase Order No. 5886; review FY2026 expenditures and budget balance; discuss Dominion Energy's EnergyShare program transition; and acknowledge Frank Fronzo with a plaque.
• **Board of Supervisors & School Board** (Aug. 24): Joint meeting to discuss a 1% sales tax for school construction (SB66 from the 2026 General Assembly), a specific tax rate for data centers, merit raises for school staff, the School Activity Fund Audit, and the General Fund balance policy.
• **Wetlands Board** (Sep. 3): Review of a shoreline stabilization project at 18003 Osprey Road on the Potomac River, including replacement of eight timber groins and installation of rip-rap armor stone in FEMA Zone VE.

King George boards weigh meals tax change, parks plan, and election certification

King George County's Board of Supervisors, Electoral Board, Planning Commission, and other bodies held meetings over the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the agenda was a public hearing on eliminating the 3% meals tax seller's discount.

Board of Supervisors (Aug. 3)

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on Ordinance O-19-2026, which would repeal the 3% seller's discount for the meals tax. The board also received a kick-off presentation on the County Comprehensive Plan from EPR, PC, and discussed zoning recommendations, including Ordinance Text Amendment OA_02-25 regarding zoning and subdivision. The board authorized warrant issuances of $1,350.00, $165,608.75, and $291,116.62. A closed session was held regarding litigation involving AWS.

Electoral Board (Aug. 5 and Aug. 10)

The Electoral Board met twice. On Aug. 5, it approved annual ADA compliance forms for polling places, discussed the Aug. 4 Republican Primary Election process, and conducted a canvass per Code of Virginia §§24.2-671 through 24.2-680. A potential closed meeting was on the agenda regarding officer performance and precinct assignments. On Aug. 10, the board reconvened to review provisional ballot validity, vote on the number of valid ballots to count, and certify, sign, and seal election results.

Planning Commission (Aug. 11)

The Planning Commission heard a presentation on the Dahlgren Area Parks Master Plan for Barnesfield and Wayside Parks from Parks & Recreation Director Chris Clarke. King George Service Authority General Manager Dan Hamilton provided an update. The commission also discussed public comment procedures, approved June 9 meeting minutes, and received a Community Planning Liaison Officer update from NSF Dahlgren.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (Aug. 12)

The committee discussed a potential Eagle Scout project, capital improvement plan (CIP) planning for FY2028, and a gymnastics center. Routine items included public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the director and members.

Smoot Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 13)

The library board handled routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. Under new business, it planned to elect a vice-chair, make committee assignments, appoint a Friends of the Library point of contact, and discuss HVAC issues and an upcoming job fair.

Economic Development Authority (Aug. 13)

The EDA approved July 9 minutes on its consent agenda, discussed involvement in the 4-H County Fair and Spirit of Entrepreneurship, considered business incentive grants, and took action on a student organization scholarship. A closed session was scheduled to discuss a prospective business or expansion under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(5).

Coming up

• **Aug. 18 – Joint Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board meeting:** The boards will honor Patti Norris Barker for 32 years of service with a proclamation, consider Resolution-19-2026 for Sedgewick Crossing land development additions to secondary routes, discuss a Cheadle Estate donation to the Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter, and review the Surface Water Master Plan. A closed session on AWS litigation is scheduled.
• **Aug. 20 – Community Policy & Management Team:** The CPMT will review administrative memos on CSA match rates and the FY2027 administrative budget, discuss a training resource for teenagers, and receive FAPT team updates.

King George County Board to hold public hearing on eliminating 3% meals tax seller discount

King George County's Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing today on Ordinance O-19-2026, which would repeal the 3% seller discount in the county's Meals Tax Ordinance. The discount, established under Section 14-180, currently allows sellers to retain a portion of collected meals tax revenue. Eliminating it would change how much tax revenue flows to the county versus remaining with food and beverage sellers.

The same proposal appeared on the July 21 joint agenda of the Board of Supervisors and the King George County Service Authority Board. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no outcome is confirmed from the earlier session.

Meals Tax Seller Discount

The 3% seller discount under Section 14-180 of the Meals Tax Ordinance is the subject of Ordinance O-19-2026. The Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on the repeal for August 3, 2026. The Service Authority Board's July 21 agenda also listed the proposed repeal and a public hearing on the same topic. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether either board took a vote on July 21.

PFAS Class-Action Settlement

Both the Board of Supervisors and the Service Authority Board had agendas on July 21 listing a resolution to participate in Phase 2 of the PFAS class-action settlement (Case No. 2:18-MN-2873-RMG). No vote outcome is confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Warrant Issuances

The July 21 agendas included multiple warrant issuances for the Service Authority Board: $18,577.97, $443,085.05, and $889,895.79 under the Board of Supervisors, and $901,606.51 and $740,571.40 under the Board of Directors. The Board of Supervisors agenda also referenced combined FY25-26 and FY26-27 off-cycle warrant funds, though the full total was not specified in the available data. The August 3 agenda lists additional warrant issuances of $1,350.00, $165,608.75, and $291,116.62. None of these are confirmed as approved pending publication of minutes.

Hopyard WWTP Upgrades

The Service Authority Board's July 21 agenda included discussion and ratification of a "No Cost Change Order" for the Hopyard Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades project. No outcome is confirmed.

Quonset Hut at 9100 St. Anthony's Road

Both boards had agendas listing discussion of a single-building Quonset hut at 9100 St. Anthony's Road. No decision is confirmed.

Social Services Board

The Social Services Administrative Board met July 27, 2026. The agenda included authorization of Beam Notes software under the Omnia Software Solutions and Services Contract (R240303; Purchase Order No. 0005886), FOIA and COIA training, and closed sessions regarding Office of the Children's Ombudsman File Nos. 26-0006-I and 26-0007-I and Beam Notes legal matters. Minutes have not been published.

Comprehensive Plan and Zoning

The August 3 Board of Supervisors agenda includes a Comprehensive Plan kick-off presentation by EPR, PC, and ZOTAC recommendations for Ordinance Text Amendment OA_02-25 regarding zoning and subdivision. A closed session regarding litigation involving AWS is also listed.

Coming Up

• **August 3 — Board of Supervisors:** Public hearing on Ordinance O-19-2026 to eliminate the 3% meals tax seller discount; Comprehensive Plan kick-off presentation; warrant issuances; zoning recommendations.
• **August 5 — Electoral Board:** Canvass of the August 4 Republican Primary Election; approval of Annual ADA Compliance Forms for polling places; potential closed meeting on Officers of Election and precinct assignments for November 3, 2026.
• **August 10 — Electoral Board:** Review of provisional ballot validity, vote on valid provisional ballots, and certification of election results.

Note: All July meeting summaries are based on agendas only. Minutes have not been published, so no votes or decisions from those sessions are confirmed in this report.

King George County roundup: Board considered $1.8M in warrants, rezoning; meals-tax discount repeal heads to July 21 vote

King George County's Board of Supervisors led a busy two weeks of government meetings, with agendas covering more than $1.8 million in proposed warrant issuances, a rezoning request on Ridge Road, and the removal of two secondary highway routes from the state system. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed decisions.

Board of Supervisors (July 7)

The Board's July 7 agenda included several financial and land-use items:

• **Warrant issuances:** FY26-27 Off-Cycle Warrant Funds of $1,360,986.94 and FY25-26 Combined Warrant Funds of $472,077.65.
• **Rezoning:** Public hearing on application Z-2026-00031, requesting 2.07 acres east of 14002 Ridge Rd be rezoned from C-2 (General Commercial) to A-3 (General Agriculture).
• **Secondary highways:** Resolution-16-2026 and Resolution-17-2026 to remove Secondary Highway Routes 9213 and 9209 from the state highway system.
• **Fund closure:** Action to close School Insurance Reimbursement Fund 253.
• **Parks plan:** Presentation on the Dahlgren Area Parks Master Plan.

Economic Development Authority (July 9)

The EDA agenda covered its draft budget for 2026-27, business incentive grants, and the Bloomia expansion project. Also listed: a student organization scholarship item, 4-H County Fair and Spirit of Entrepreneurship involvement, and a treasurer report scheduled for action.

Landfill Advisory Committee (July 13)

Members were scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair, review the Capital Improvement Program for a new office trailer at the Purkin's Corner Convenience Center, and discuss the Citizen Issues process. The agenda also included approval of past minutes and setting the next meeting date.

Community Policy & Management Team (July 16)

The CPMT agenda included review of the long-range strategic plan, CSA policy and procedures, and FY 2026-2027 CSA King George vendor contracts. Members were also set to discuss foster-care maintenance rates, a new financial agreement form, a DBHDS notification, and appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Children's Services.

Planning Commission (July 14) — Cancelled

The Planning Commission cancelled its July 14 meeting, citing no public hearings or pressing business. The next regular meeting is August 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Boardroom. Tentative August items include presentations from Mr. Clarke (Parks & Recreation) and Mr. Hamilton (KG Service Authority).

Local Emergency Planning Committee (July 7)

The LEPC was scheduled to conduct a review of the Hazardous Materials Response Plan, with time for old business and a roundtable discussion.

Coming up

July 21 — Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board (joint items): Both bodies will consider an ordinance amendment to repeal Section 14-180 of the Meals Tax Ordinance, eliminating the 3% seller discount. A public hearing on the amendment is scheduled. Also on the agenda: a resolution to participate in Phase 2 of the PFAS class-action settlement (Case No. 2:18-MN-2873-RMG), discussion of a Quonset hut building at 9100 St. Anthony's Road, and a No Cost Change Order for the Hopyard WWTP upgrades. Warrant issuances listed total multiple line items, including $18,577.97, $443,085.05, $889,895.79, $901,606.51, and $740,571.40. The Inboden Monthly KGCSA Utility Report will be presented by John Simmons.

*Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published. Items listed were scheduled for consideration and may not reflect final action taken.*