Board of Supervisors

Decided 25

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  Great Wicomico Water Hazard - Old Great Wicomico Light

  Carried5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to create a working group/committee to address the concerns of the icebreaker rockpile hazard in Great Wicomico River.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 2)

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  Virginia Department of Transportation

  Carried5–0 · $4,345.76 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to contract with the Virginia Department of Transportation on primary route clean up in the amount of $4,345.76.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 4)

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  Transfer of Funds - VMRC Abandoned or Derelict Vessel Grant

  Approved5–0 · $400,000.00

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the transfer of funds for the carryover VMRC grant from FY24 to FY25 to line item 10-1101-8006 in the amount of $400,000.00.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 5)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Brann

  Moved by Long, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-762 to line item 3102-3012 in the amount of $200.00 for a tow bill.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from line item 10-273 to line item 3102-1006 in the amount of $227.50 for ball games worked by deputies.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 5)

  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/Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Brann

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve a transfer and supplemental appropriation from 10-264 to line item 3102- 5409 in the amount of $14,623.20 and from 10-264 to line item 3102-6004 in the amount of $2,500.00, for a total transfer and supplemental appropriation in the amount of $17,123.20.” “Motion to approve a transfer and supplemental appropriation from 10-762 to line item 3102- 5414 in the amount of $6,550.98 and from 10-264 to line item 3102-5414 in the amount of $6,550.98, for a total transfer and supplemental appropriation in the amount of $13,101.96.” “Motion to approve a transfer and supplemental appropriation from 10-283 to line item 3102- 8009 in the amount of $4,396.88.” (minutes, Feb 13, 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 - Legislative County Audit

  Approved5–0 · $27,740.25 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1206-3003 in the amount of $27,740.25 for additional costs for the pre-audit.” (minutes, Feb 13, 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 - Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds

  Approved5–0 · $106.34 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $106.34 for interest accrued on the Opioid Bank Account. The breakdown is as follows: October 2024 $35.56 November 2024 $33.64 December 2024 $37.14” (minutes, Feb 13, 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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  Supplemental Appropriation - Department of Forestry Grant

  Approved5–0 · $12,500.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1209-8006 in the amount of $12,500.00 for the Department of Forestry sustainability grant.” (minutes, Feb 13, 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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  Supplemental Appropriation - Anti-Litter Grant

  Approved5–0 · $15,115.24 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-5302-5625 in the amount of $15,115.24 for two litter grants received. The grant amounts are as follows: $4,728.00 $10,387.24” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 8)

  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 - Children's Services Act Program

  Approved5–0 · $34,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to 10-5302-6002 in the amount of $34,000.00 for Children's Services Act Program.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 8)

  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 - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $13,193.92 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-3506-7002 in the amount of $13,193.92 for electrical work, tower rent, and the change order for headsets.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 8)

  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 - Emergency Services NG911

  Approved5–0 · $28,996.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-3506-5200 in the amount of $28,996.00.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 8)

  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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  Regional Emergency Radio Chargers – Fairfields

  Approved5–0 · $2,353.20

  Moved by Long, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve the purchase of 12 vehicle radio chargers for the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department and Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Albrite in the amount of $2,353.20.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 9)

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  L3Harris Service Agreement- Regional Radio System

  Approved5–0 · $368,787.34

  Moved by Long, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to move forward with the 10-year L3Harris Service Agreement for the regional radio system in the amount of $368,787.34” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 9)

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  Emergency Services - Lucas 3 CPR Device Purchase

  Approved5–0 · $19,732.77

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to allow Chief Balderson to purchase the Lucas 3 CPR device in the amount of $19,732.77, utilizing the RSAF grant and EMS Billing monies. The total EMS Billing monies to be used is $10,199.64.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 9)

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  Emergency Services - Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF)

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to allow Chief Balderson to apply for the RSAF 50/50 reimbursement grant.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 10)

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  County Gas Pump Replacement

  Tabled5–0

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to table a decision to next month's meeting after further discussion on the location of the pump.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 10)

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  Vehicle Surplus Request

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to surplus vehicles through Gov. Deals (Sheriff's Office 2019 Ford Interceptor and 2016 Dodge Charger).” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 12)

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  Surplus Property Policy

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the surplus property policy with an addition to Section 3 to include that the contracts be advertised in the local papers for two consecutive weeks.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 12)

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  Grant Policy and Procedures

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Haynie, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the grant policy and procedures as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 12)

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  Rescind Ordinance - Chapter 68; Fee Schedule

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Brann

  Moved by Haynie, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to authorize staff to advertise the request for proposals (RFP) for pre-audit and auditing services for Northumberland County.” “Motion to advertise for a public hearing to rescind Chapter 68; Fee Schedule of the County Code to allow the adoption of fees by resolution.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 13)

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $447,591.00

  Moved by Long, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve the February 2025 check register in the amount of $447,591.00.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 14)

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  Action taken from Closed Meeting, EMS Certification

  Approved5–0 · $2,320.31

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Haynie

  “Motion to approve a salary increase for Ms. Jennifer Bowles in the amount of $2,320.31.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 19)

  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 Westmoreland Players, Inc., owner, to modify a condition (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit on property

  Approved5–0 · Part of the request by Westmoreland Players, Inc., owner, to modify a condition (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to…

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the condition modification (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit 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, Feb 13, p. 19)

  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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  To consider amending the Northumberland County Code, Chapter

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve the amendment of the Northumberland County Code, Chapter 132; Taxation, Article XI; Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Persons as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Feb 13, p. 20)

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.