Five supervisors, one for each district

How the Board votes

From January 9, 2025 to September 28, 2026, the minutes record 895 votes by name, at 65 meetings. In all but 15, no member voted no or abstained.

• August 13 · Old Courthouse HVAC Quotes

  Carried4–0Brann abstained

  “Motion to move forward with the quote from Comfort Consultants for the Old Courthouse HVAC unit in the amount of $11,328.00.” (minutes, Aug 13, p. 8)

• February 12 · Revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150, Piers, B. removing the prohibition of shelter roofs on private non-commercial piers, § 148-151, Boathouses to add Shelter Roofs in the title, add to A., (1) “Shelter Roofs shall not exceed 400 sq. feet, and 20 feet in height”, add to (2), (7), and (8) “and shelter roof”. In addition, revise the Table of Usages, to add “Shelter Roofs”, as a by-right use on private non-commercial piers in all zoning districts except R-1 (not allowed), and as a conditional use in R-4, and add “Shelter Roofs (with objections)” as a conditional use on private non-commercial piers in all zoning districts except R-1 (not allowed).

  Carried3–2Brann and Williams voted no

  “Motion to deny the draft revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance as presented. This motion is made in due consideration of the administrative record before the…” Show allShow less

  “Motion to deny the draft revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance as presented. This motion is made in due consideration of the administrative record before the body, including the planning commission’s deliberations and recommendation, the information received via the public hearing, including statements offered by staff, the applicant, and members of the public, the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, in the exercise of good zoning practices and the body’s legislative prerogative, and pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.” (minutes, Feb 12, p. 22)

• September 11, 2025 · HVAC - New Courts Building AHU-5

  Carried4–0Brann abstained

  “Motion to move forward with Comfort Consultants for the replacement of a HVAC unit in the New Courts building in the amount of $23,576.00.” (minutes, Sep 11, p. 12)

• August 14, 2025 · Board Comments

  Carried4–0Brann abstained

  “Motion to approve the waiver of permit fees for Callao Volunteer Fire Department for the upcoming site work and construction for their new Firehouse located at 8B (1) – 119.” (minutes, Aug 14, p. 17)

• August 14, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

  Carried4–1Brann voted no

  “Motion to approve the FY25 Regional Jail budget amendment increase of $200,000. The amended total budget for FY25 is $12,428,834.” (minutes, Aug 14, p. 10)

• July 29, 2025 · Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)

  Failed2–3

  “Motion to rescind the motion made on July 23, 2025 to approve the school appropriation request in the amount of $410,000.” (minutes, Jul 29, p. 6)

• June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

  Carried4–1Long voted no

  “Motion to approve the resolution for the budget amendment in the amount of $630,425.17 as presented.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 18)

• June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

  Failed2–3

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-5302-6002 in the amount of $40,000 for the local match for CSA services to complete the fiscal year.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 9)

• June 12, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

  Carried4–1Long voted no

  “Motion to request that department heads present their supplemental appropriation requests to the Board of Supervisors when money is expected to come from the contingency fund.” (minutes, Jun 12, p. 10)

• April 18, 2025 · Fiscal year 2025 budget (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

  Carried4–1Long voted no

  “Motion to suggest that the School Board consider Superintendent Wargo and Finance Director Booth be on Administrative Leave without pay until the investigation is over. Mrs.…” Show allShow less

  “Motion to suggest that the School Board consider Superintendent Wargo and Finance Director Booth be on Administrative Leave without pay until the investigation is over. Mrs. Christopher stated that she’s not sure that Mr. Brann can do that. Vice Chairman Brann stated that the School Board may not be able to do that, but he can request/suggest that because he believes it would benefit the School Board. Mrs. O’Bier stated that they’d look into this with their lawyer. Supervisor Williams stated that there is too much unknown right now and those are two biggest players in the unknown. Chairman Haynie stated that the Board of Supervisors is making this request, and it is not a demand for the School Board. Supervisor Fisher commented that he doesn’t know what it’s going to take to gain confidence in the Northumberland County School Board, but hopefully this is a start.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 12)

• April 10, 2025 · Extension Office – HVAC

  Carried4–0Brann abstained

  “Motion to move forward with the quote provided by True Comfort in the amount of $16,400.00 with the R-454B refrigerant.” (minutes, Apr 10, p. 13)

• March 13, 2025 · Request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. The property is

  Carried4–1Long voted no

  “Motion to deny the request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. This motion is…” Show allShow less

  “Motion to deny the request by Kevin L. Brown, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. This motion is made in due consideration of the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, and in the exercise of good zoning practices and in pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.” (minutes, Mar 13, p. 16)

• January 9, 2025 · Election of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

  Carried4–1Brann voted no

  “Motion to elect James W. Brann the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 1)