Board of Supervisors

Decided 5

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  School Finances

  Tabled5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Haynie, seconded by Williams

  “Motion that the Board of Supervisors ask the Virginia State Police to launch an investigation into the Northumberland County School Board and School Administration in the violations of the typical codes of the Commonwealth and United States Government related to financial records, personnel records, public meetings, and public records management. The Board would like Mr. Tadlock to contact the Virginia State Police on Monday. The vote was 4:1. Supervisor Long voted nay. Dr. Curran adopted Chairman Haynie’s motion to include going back at least 5 years. Dr. Davis seconded the motion. The School Board vote was 5:0. School Board Chair, Betty Christopher clarified with Chairman Haynie that there will be one report, the School Board will not contact anyone, the Board of Supervisors will take care of that, and the School Board will receive the report as well. Vice Chairman Brann asked that the information be presented to both Boards when it is received. Chairman Haynie agreed and stated that they would have a meeting together to go over the information when it is received. He stated that the meeting would be public, and the information will be printed out on the table out front for everyone to pick up a copy if they wish, as well as be posted on the County website. County Administrator Tadlock informed Chairman Haynie that the Board’s motion did not include a time frame. Chairman Haynie amended his motion by adding a time frame of going back five years and if the Virginia State Police feels the need to go back more years, go back further.” “Motion that the Board of Supervisors asks the Virginia State Police to launch an investigation into the Northumberland County School Board and School Administration going back 5 years into violations of the typical codes of the Commonwealth and United States Government related to financial records, personnel records, public meetings, and public records management. The Board would like County Administrator Tadlock to contact the Virginia State Police on Monday (4/21/2025) and if the VSP feels the need to go back more years, go back further.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 1)

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  Amended Motion from April 8, 2025 Joint Meeting with School

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  The minutes’ words

  “with a supervisor overlooking their duties.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 8)

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  Suggestion to School Board - Administrative Leave

  Carried4–1 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams · No: Long

  “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)

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  VTSS School Appropriation Request

  Approved5–0 · $30,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation for the School Division to their Instruction line item 30-6000-6100 in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Virginia Tired Systems of Support (VTSS) Grant.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 14)

  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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  Water Supply Plan Resolution

  Authorized5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2025 budget

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the water supply plan resolution as presented to the Board. RESOLUTION A Resolution Regarding Local and Regional Water Supply Planning and Application for a FY2025 Water Supply Planning Grant Whereas, the Virginia General Assembly has mandated the development of regional water supply plans throughout the Commonwealth and the State Water Control Board has developed regulations to implement this planning process; and Whereas, based upon these regulations Northumberland County is required to contribute towards a regional water supply plan that fulfills the regulations by deadlines established in 9VAC25- 780-50.A, specifically: “Each locality in a regional planning area shall assist its regional planning unit in developing and submitting a single jointly produced regional water supply plan to the Department within five years from October 9th, 2024; and, Whereas, regional planning areas are designated by 9VAC25-780-45.B, and a local government may request that the Department change its designated regional planning area to an adjoining planning area in accordance with 9VAC25-780-45.C; and, Whereas, the following elements must be included in regional water supply plans in accordance with 9VAC25-780: • A description of existing water sources in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780- 70; • A description of existing water use in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-80; • A description of existing water resource conditions in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-90; • An assessment of projected water demand in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25- 780-100; • A statement of need for the regional planning unit in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-100; • An alternatives analysis to address projected deficits in water supplies in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-100; • A description of water management actions in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25- 780-110 and 9VAC25-780-120; • A description of drought response and contingency plans for each local government in the RPU, in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-120; • An identification of water supply risks and regional strategies to address identified risks in accordance with the requirements of 9VAC25-780-125; and • A map identifying important elements discussed in the water supply plan that may include existing environmental resources, existing water sources, significant existing water uses, and proposed new sources, and Whereas, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has announced the availability of grant funds to assist Regional Planning Units and offset some of the costs related to the development of these Plans and are encouraging RPUs to submit applications for grant funds; and Whereas, for purposes of this DEQ water supply grant fund program, Northumberland County will participate within the Northern Coastal Plain I, and Whereas, the Regional Planning Unit, through the Northern Neck Planning District Commission wishes to apply for and secure DEQ grant funds to help offset the cost of regional water supply plan development. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Northumberland County agrees to participate with all local governments and water authorities within the Northern Coastal Plain I in the development of a regional water supply plan that will comply with mandated regulations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Northern Neck Planning District Commission is authorized to develop an application for water supply planning grant funds to offset to the extent feasible the cost of developing said regional water supply plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Northern Neck Planning District Commission agrees to manage all grant funds received and allocate these shared funds towards the tasks and deliverables proposed in the grant application for the benefit of the entire Regional Planning Unit, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Jerry W. Davis, AICP, NNPDC Executive Director is authorized to sign the DEQ contract and other appropriate documents related to the water supply planning grant and the regional water supply plan.” (minutes, Apr 18, p. 15)

  What’s a planning district commission?

  “‘Planning district commission’ means a regional planning agency chartered under the provisions of Chapter 42 (§ 15.2-4200 et seq.) of this title.”

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

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.