Board of Supervisors

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  Sheriff's Department Body Cameras Quote

  Approved5–0 · $93,402.00

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the purchase of twenty-two (22) body cameras for the Sheriff's Department from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $93,402.00.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 5)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Fisher

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from line item 10-762 to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $93,402.00 for body cameras.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from line item 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-3012 in the amount of $147.40 for an insurance reimbursement.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 6)

  What’s a supplemental appropriation?

  An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:

  “Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”

  Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports

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  Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $65,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS billing monies (EMS Recovery Fund) to line item 3203-1003 in the amount of $65,000.00 to cover the remaining fiscal year overtime budget.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 6)

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  Transfer/Supplemental Appropriation - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $167,676.21 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a transfer from EMS billing monies (EMS Recovery Fund) and a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-3203-5409 in the amount of $167,676.21 for the purchase of the LifePak 35 monitors.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 6)

  What’s a supplemental appropriation?

  An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:

  “Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”

  Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports

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  Supplemental Appropriation - UHY Advisors Auditing Services

  Approved5–0 · $74,984.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1206-3003 in the amount of $74,984.00 for UHY Advisors Auditing Services.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 7)

  What’s a supplemental appropriation?

  An amendment to this year's budget. Virginia law allows it this way:

  “Any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget as prescribed by § 15.2-2504.”

  Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, Chapter 25. Budgets, Audits and Reports

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  Other County Administration Items

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to advertise for a public hearing to consider increasing the exemption amounts from taxation of real estate for the elderly and disabled persons.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 8)

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $1,169,638.12

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the January 2025 check register in the amount of $1,169,638.12.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 10)

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  Action taken from Closed Meeting, EMS-Paramedic Certification

  Approved5–0 · $6,678.91

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a salary increase of $6,678.91 for Ms. Karen Kalinski effective January 1, 2025 due to obtaining her EMT-Paramedic certification.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 12)

  What’s a closed meeting?

  “‘Closed meeting’ means a meeting from which the public is excluded.”

  Code of Virginia § 2.2-3701, Chapter 37. Virginia Freedom of Information Act

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  Request by James Robert Caudle, Jr., owner, for a Conditional Use

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Haynie, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a small retail business, furniture repair shop, on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. 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, Jan 9, p. 13)

  What’s a conditional use permit?

  Virginia law calls this a special exception, or special use permit:

  “‘Special exception’ means a special use that is a use not permitted in a particular district except by a special use permit granted under the provisions of this chapter and any zoning ordinances adopted herewith.”

  Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning

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  Action taken from Closed Meeting, Hunting on County Property

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long

  “Motion to allow hunting on County property Tax Map Parcel #47-1-86 located on Balls Neck Road. This parcel will be included on the County's hunting permit.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 13)

  What’s a closed meeting?

  “‘Closed meeting’ means a meeting from which the public is excluded.”

  Code of Virginia § 2.2-3701, Chapter 37. Virginia Freedom of Information Act

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  To consider amending the Northumberland County Code, Chapter

  Approved5–0 · Part of the zoning ordinance change: § 29

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve the amendment to the Northumberland County Code, Chapter 83; Hunting as presented.” (minutes, Jan 9, p. 14)

In the order of the minutes. Each quote opens the minutes where it’s written. Routine votes (approving the agenda and minutes, entering and leaving closed session, adjourning) aren’t listed.