Board of Supervisors

Decided 22

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  Emergency Services - RSAF Grant Application Request

  Authorized5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to authorize Chief Bailey to move forward with submitting the RSAF grant application for personal protective equipment and ventilators.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 4)

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  Commissioner of Revenue Land Use Discussion

  Carried5–0

  “Motion to schedule a public meeting with the Commissioner of Revenue, the Planning Commission, and Mr. Jim Penney to discuss land use in the County. Motion by AC Fisher Jr, second by James M Long.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 6)

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  Sole Source Resolution For Burn Building

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution which indicates that SRG, Inc. is the one source practicably available to correct the issues identified in the report related to structural integrity, training safety, life safety, and preventative maintenance of the regional burn building.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 8)

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  Resolution - Virginia Fire Programs Grant For Burn Building

  Authorized5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the resolution to authorize and support the filing of a regional Burn Building Grant application to the Virginia Fire Programs Board to complete the required maintenance as identified in the November 25, 2024 report.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 9)

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  Supplemental Appropriation – Treasurer

  Approved5–0 · $10,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1213-5201 in the amount of $10,000.00 for postage.” (minutes, Jan 8, 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

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Building Inspections

  Approved5–0 · $7,339.24 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $7,339.24 for the Building Official's certification. The break down is as follows: Salaries 10-3401-1001 $5,833.31 FICA 10-3401-2001 $446.25 VRS 10-3401-2002 $751.33 VRS GL 10-3401-2003 $68.83 VRS HIC 10-3401-2004 $2.33 VACORP Disability 10-3401-2006 $33.02 VRS Hybrid 10-3401-2007 $204.17” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 11)

  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 · $12,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 3203-5803 in the amount of $12,000 for fit for duty physicals.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 12)

  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 Fund

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,961.73 for opioid abatement funds. The break down is as follows: October 2025 Bank Interest 47-5102-3200 $70.51 November 2025 Bank Interest 47-5102-3200 $67.27 National Opioid Trust McKnight 47-5102-3200 $800.04 National Opioid Trust Allergan 47-5102-3200 $2,016.25 National Opioid Trust CVS 47-5102-3200 $805.71 National Opioid Trust TEVA 47-5102-3200 $1,929.55 National Opioid Trust Walgreens 47-5102-3200 $1,355.88 National Opioid Trust Walmart 47-5102-3200 $5,916.52” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $6,656.13 for opioid abatement funds. The break down is as follows: National Opioid Trust Distributer 47-5102-3200 $4,600.08 National Opioid Trust Distributer 47-5102-3200 $1,012.36 National Opioid Trust Kroger 47-5102-3200 $329.44 National Opioid Trust CVS 47-5102-3200 $714.25” (minutes, Jan 8, 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

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  Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $11,843.85 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $11,843.85 for January 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 13)

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  Emergency Services Leave Policy Correction

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the correction to the Emergency Services leave policy as presented effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 14)

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  Maintenance Truck Repairs

  Approved5–0 · $6,874.59

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to move forward with the quote from Bill Talley Ford for the Maintenance truck repairs in the amount of $6,874.59.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 15)

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  Board of Equalization Member Pay

  Approved5–0 · $200.00

  Moved by Long, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the pay rate of $200 per day for each Board of Equalization member. Members will also be reimbursed for mileage in addition to the pay rate.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 16)

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  Board of Equalization Secretary Pay

  Approved5–0 · $18.00

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to approve the pay rate of $18 per hour for the secretary position for the Board of Equalization.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 17)

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  Little Wicomico Dredging Project Easements

  Authorized5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to authorize County staff to proceed with acquiring the necessary easements and related authorizations for the Little Wicomico over Smith Point channel Dredging project as required by the joint permit application and in section 408 of the Army Corps of Engineers form.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 17)

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  Appointment - Board Liaison to the Planning Commission

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to appoint Chairman Brann as the Board liaison to the Planning Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)

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  Appointment - Northern Neck Regional Jail Board

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to appoint Supervisor Fisher as the Northumberland representative on the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)

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  Appointment - Northern Neck Planning District Commission

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to appoint Vice Chairman Williams to the Northern Neck Planning District Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)

  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

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  Little Wicomico Dredging Project Letter of Support

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to submit a letter of support in moving the application forward as an emergency funding request given the severity of the project.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)

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  Re-appointment - Northern Neck Planning District Commission

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to re-appoint Supervisor Long to the Northern Neck Planning District Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 19)

  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

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $1,312,848.37

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the January 2026 check register in the amount of $1,312,848.37.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 19)

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  TABLED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON DECEMBER

  Tabled5–0 · Part of the zoning ordinance change: § 148-150

  Moved by Long, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on February 12, 2026.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 21)

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  Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Mobile Classrooms Invitation

  Denied5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to reject all bids received in relation to the removal of the mobile classrooms located at the old School Board office in Lottsburg.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 21)

  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

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.