Board of Supervisors

Monday, March 2, 2026 · Special meeting

Decided 7

Forest Green Subdivision Drainage Easement
Approved
Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris
“Motion to approve the drainage easement for Forest Green Subdivision.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 1)
Rural Addition Resolution - Forest Green Subdivision
Approved · $160,000.00
Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams
“Motion to approve the resolution contingent upon the recording of the easement as presented. Rural Addition Resolution per State Code §33.2-335 for Northumberland County Rural Addition Requiring Funds for Improvement The Board of Supervisors of Northumberland County, in regular meeting on the 2nd day of March, 2026, adopted the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street described below was established in 1960, and currently serves three or more owner occupied dwelling units, and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has deemed this county’s current subdivision control ordinance meets all necessary requirements to qualify this county to recommend additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to §33.2-335, Code of Virginia, and WHEREAS, after examining the ownership of all property abutting this street, including the deeds and related plats, this Board finds no restriction on the use of public funds for the improvement of the road, and WHEREAS, after examining the ownership of all properties abutting this street, this Board finds that speculative interest does not exist; and WHEREAS, this Board identified available funding to make improvements required to qualify the street for addition to the Secondary System of State Highways, based on the Department’s cost estimate of $160,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §33.2-335, Code of Virginia, this Board requests the following street to be added to the Secondary System of State Highways maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation and hereby guarantees the right-of-way of the street to be clear, unencumbered, and unrestricted, which right-of-way guarantee shall include any necessary easements required for cuts, fills, and drainage: Name of Subdivision: Forest Green Locksley Hall Name of Street: Forest Green Rd From: Rt 1301 Locksley Hall Rd To: 0.265 miles south of Rt 1301 Length: 0.265 Miles Guaranteed Right Of Way Width: 50 Feet Plat Recorded: Date: March 11, 1960, Plat Book: 1, Page: 208 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in lieu of providing a turnaround easement at the end of state maintenance, this Board hereby guarantees the right-of-way of Locksley Ln through Forest Green Locksley Hall Subdivision from the proposed end of state maintenance of Forest Green Rd to the existing end of state maintenance of Rt 1303 Locksley Ln for the purposes of ingress and egress. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to improve said street to the prescribed minimum standards, funding said improvements with the following funds: Source of Funds Amount SSYP Telefees $160,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board agrees to reimburse, within 45-days of receiving an invoice, all costs that the Virginia Department of Transportation incurs to relocate existing utilities within the right-of-way that are discovered during the course of and in conflict with the construction, drawing such funds from resources other than those administered by the Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board agrees to reimburse, within 45-days of receiving an invoice, all costs that the Virginia Department of Transportation incurs in the construction of necessary improvements to the road that are over and above the estimated cost of improvements or to otherwise identify an eligible source of funds administered by the Department to cover such costs; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator of the Virginia Department of Transportation.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 2)
Comprehensive Plan
Authorized
Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams
“Motion to authorize staff to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting in April on the Comprehensive Plan with the necessary amendments as presented.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 4)
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Anthem Local Choice Health
Carried
Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris
“Motion to allow early retirees not eligible for Medicare to continue coverage under early retiree group coverage at Local Choice’s full premium cost until they become Medicare eligible as currently being offered.” “Motion to accept the FY27 Local Choice Health Insurance Renewal Rates as proposed for active employees by using the key advantage 500, key advantage 1000 and the high deductible plan with comprehensive and preventative dental.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, New Courthouse Siding and Gutter Repair
Approved · $8,500.00
Moved by Harris, seconded by Fisher
“Motion to approve the estimate from Norman Roofing for siding and gutter repair at the New Courthouse in the amount of $8,500.00.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Requests for Proposals Health
Denied
Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher
“Motion to deny all proposals received by the County in relation to Health Insurance services.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, New Courthouse Load
Approved · $12,500.00
Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams
“Motion to approve Raymond Global to perform the HVAC load analysis on the New Courthouse in the amount of $12,500.00 by using the tax-exempt borrowing funds.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 8)
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.