Board of Supervisors

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  Update from Northumberland County Public Schools

  Authorized5–0 · $2,916.00

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to authorize the School Division to move forward with Capital City Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,916 utilizing funds from the School's Capital Improvement Fund that were earmarked for the well project.” “Motion to authorize the School Division to move forward with Capital City Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,916 utilizing funds from the School's Capital Improvement Fund that were earmarked for the well project.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 4)

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  Transfer of Funds - School Board Request

  Approved5–0 · $125,690.33 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from 30-6000-6400 (Operation & Maintenance) to line item 36-4100-410030 (new County account for School CIP funds) in the amount of $125,690.33.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 5)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - School Board

  Approved5–0 · $5,311,742.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the fourth (final) quarterly appropriation for the School Board in the amount of $5,311,742. The break down is as follows: 30-6000-6100 $3,932,400 30-6000-6200 $368,532 30-6000-6300 $367,405 30-6000-6400 $507,988 30-6000-6600 $7,500 30-6000-6800 $127,917” (minutes, Mar 12, 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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  Proclamation - Red Cross

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the proclamation for Red Cross Month as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)

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  Re-appointment - Heidi Wilkins-Corey Planning Commission District V

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the re-appointment of Heidi Wilkins-Corey to the Planning Commission, District V.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)

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  Resolution - Supporting Recognition of 911 Telecommunication Officers as First

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution in support of recognizing 911 telecommunication officers as first responders as presented to the Board.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 6)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-3012 in the amount of $3,369.92 for an insurance reimbursement and a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-7005 in the amount of $157.94 for a return reimbursement.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5805 in the amount of $150.00 for a tow bill reimbursement.” (minutes, Mar 12, 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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  Appointment - Gregory Basye Economic Development Commission District I

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Brann

  “Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Gregory Basye to the Economic Development Commission, District I.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 7)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund

  Approved5–0 · $75.74 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $75.74 for interest accrued in January 2026 on the opioid abatement account.” (minutes, Mar 12, 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/Transfer of Funds - Sheriff's Department

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

  Moved by Long, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 20-2200- 220220 (Federal Asset Forfeiture) to 3102-8008 in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment. Motion to approve a transfer and a supplemental appropriation from 22-2200-220222 (State Asset Forfeiture) to line item 3102-8009 in the amount of $9,991.12 to purchase equipment.” (minutes, Mar 12, 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 - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $9,400.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from the EMS billing monies to line item 3203-5409 in the amount of $9,400 for equipment and supplies.” (minutes, Mar 12, 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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  L3 Harris Radio High Capacity Batteries Request

  Approved5–0 · $13,125.00

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the purchase of high capacity batteries from L3Harris not to exceed $13,125.00 pending receipt of the invoice.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)

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  Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $18,222.16 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $18,222.16 for March 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)

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  Sheriff's Department Toughbook Quotes

  Approved5–0 · $10,051.36

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the quote from Law and Order Technology LLC for toughbooks in the amount of $10,051.36.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 8)

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  Little Wicomico Dredging Project Update

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to partner with the Planning District Commission to submit funding applications to community project funding and the congressionally directed spending programs.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 9)

  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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  Other County Administration Items

  Carried5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to advertise the invitation for bids for fuel in Northumberland County.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 9)

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $510,186.20

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the March 2026 check register in the amount of $510,186.20.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 10)

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  Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Mobile Classrooms Removal Award

  Approved5–0 · $4,500.00

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to move forward with Jimmy’s Bulldozing Service for the removal of the mobile classrooms at the Old School Board Office in Lottsburg in the amount of $4,500.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

  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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  Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance

  Carried5–0 · $37,907.17

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to hire Mr. Austin Mothershead for the Sanitary District Wastewater Operator/Maintenance position contingent upon the background check and driving record with a starting salary of $37,907.17 effective April 1, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

  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 Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 8-B(1)-116 and is located on Movie Hall

  Tabled5–0 · Part of the anthony Mangano: construct a 195-foot communications tower

  Moved by Brann, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.” (minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

  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

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.