Board of Supervisors

Thursday, December 11, 2025 · Special meeting

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Resolution - Honoring Richard F. Haynie
Approved
Moved by Williams, seconded by Long
“Motion to approve the resolution honoring Richard F. Haynie as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 2)
Library Virginia Outdoors Foundation Easement Request - Jane
Authorized
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to approve the resolution authorizing acceptance of a deed of open space easement from the Northumberland County Public Library.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 4)
Circuit Court Records Preservation Grant Request
Authorized
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to authorize Mrs. Bingham to move forward with the grant application process for the Circuit Court Records Preservation grant.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 5)
Department of Social Services - LDSS Resource Family
Authorized · $122,944.08
Moved by Long, seconded by Williams
“Motion to authorize Mrs. Clayton to accept the awarded funds from the LDSS Resource Family Collaborative grant in the amount of $122,944.08.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 6)
New Animal Shelter Proposal
Carried · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams
“Motion to send the animal shelter proposal to the Planning Commission to help determine an appropriate location and develop a capital improvement budget for this project while keeping in mind the environmental and economic impacts.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 7)
Operation Ceasefire Grant Award Request - Sheriff's Department
Approved · $1,635.00
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to accept the awarded funds from the Operation Ceasefire grant in the amount of $1,635.00.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 7)
Department of Social Services - CREEC Grant Request
Authorized
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to authorize Mrs. Clayton to move forward with the Chesapeake Bay Regional Early Experiences Council’s Family Support and Engagement Initiative (CREEC) grant application process.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 9)
Supplemental Appropriation - School Board
Approved · $5,374,110.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher
“Motion to approve the third quarterly appropriation for the School Board in the amount of $5,374,110. The break down is as follows: 30-6000-6100 $3,857,758 30-6000-6200 $363,128 30-6000-6300 $367,406 30-6000-6400 $546,190 30-6000-6600 $7,500 30-6000-6800 $232,128” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 10)
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
Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $240.00 for a portion of the Operation Ceasefire grant awarded funds that will be expended in FY 2026.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $3,416.77 for funds to cover equipment.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
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
Supplemental Appropriation - Emergency Services
Approved · $2,608.83 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 56-1600-161315 to line item 56-3506- 5958 in the amount of $2,608.83.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
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
Supplemental Appropriation - UHY Advisors, Inc. July Services
Approved · $19,703.75 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1101-3002 in the amount of $19,703.75 for UHY Advisors' July Services.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 13)
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
Chapter 34 "Vicious Dogs" County Ordinance Repeal and Revision
Carried
Moved by Williams, seconded by Brann
“Motion to advertise for a public hearing to repeal the current Chapter 34 "Vicious Dogs" county ordinance and consider the revisions of the entire chapter as presented to comply with state code revisions.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 14)
Other County Administration Items
Authorized
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long
“Motion to authorize the County Administrator to sign and submit the joint permit application and section 408 of the Army Corps of Engineers form related to the Little Wicomico dredging project.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 14)
Emergency Services Leave Policy
Approved
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to move forward with the modifications regarding EMS leave in the County's personnel policy as presented to the Board effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 14)
Board Comments
Carried
Moved by Long, seconded by Williams
“Motion to allow the trash sites to close at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 16)
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $402,414.86
Moved by Long, seconded by Brann
“Motion to approve the check register for December 2025 in the amount of $402,414.86.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 16)
Board of Equalization Recommendation, District V
Carried
Moved by Williams, seconded by Long
“Motion to recommend Ms. Susie Smith for the District V representative on the Board of Equalization.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 18)
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Master Deputy Certification
Approved
Moved by Brann, seconded by Long
“Motion to approve the 9.3% salary increase from employee ID number 10520 for receiving their master deputy certification in Circuit Court, effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, 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
Request by John D. Runkle, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial kennel on property zoned A-1, Agriculture. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 15-(1)100-A and is located at 3150 Northumberland Highway.
Approved · Part of the john D. Runkle: allow a commercial kennel
Moved by Haynie, seconded by Brann
“Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial kennel on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. 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, Dec 11, p. 20)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Supplemental Appropriation
Approved · $4,868.41
Moved by Williams, seconded by Long
“Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation for the Master Deputy Certification in the amount of $4,868.41. The break down is as follows: Salaries 10-2106-1001 $3,870.70 FICA 10-2106-2001 $296.11 VRS 10-2106-2002 $498.55 VRS Group Life 10-2106-2003 $45.67 Short/Long Term Disability 10-2106-2006 $21.91 VRS Hybrid 10-2106-2007 $135.47” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 20)
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
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
Revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150, Piers, B. removing the prohibition of shelter roofs on private non-commercial
Tabled · Part of the zoning ordinance change: § 148-150
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long
“Motion to table a decision until next month's regular meeting on January 8, 2026.” (minutes, Dec 11, p. 21)

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