Board of Supervisors

Public hearings held

• Darryl & Joyce Krolicki: construct an addition to a dwelling (84 Crane Court)
• Consideration of the Northumberland County Capital Improvement Plan for the period FY 2027-2031
• Robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure (625 Harbor Drive)
• Graydon Hester: allow a multi- unit dwelling (731 Old Glebe Point Road)

Decided 16

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  Transfer of Funds - School Board

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from the School Board in the amount of $6,519.06 as follows: 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6200 $37.87 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6300 $73.32 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6300 $1651.52 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $750.00 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $2836.96 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $441.63 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $483.02 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6007 $244.74” “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from 30-6000-6100 (Instruction) to 30-6000-6200 (Administration & Health) in the amount of $115,000.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)

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  Resolution - Honoring Ms. Connie Livesay

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution honoring Ms. Connie Livesay as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)

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  Resolution - EMS Week

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution recognizing EMS Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)

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  Resolution - National Safe Boating Week

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the resolution honoring National Safe Boating Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)

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  Resolution - Police Week

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution honoring Police Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)

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  Resolution - Teacher Appreciation Week

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the resolution honoring Teacher Appreciation Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)

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  Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $468.38 for an overpayment.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $12,044.02 for May 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $1,051.53 for a refund.” (minutes, May 14, 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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  Appointment - Mr. John Kost Rappahannock Community College Board

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. John Kost to the Rappahannock Community College Board.” (minutes, May 14, p. 5)

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  EMS Central Square CAD Contract Request

  Authorized5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the request and authorize Emergency Services to enter into a contract with Central Square related to computer-aided dispatch.” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)

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  Emergency Services Vehicle Request

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the purchase of a vehicle for the Assistant Chief (ES-2) in the amount of 75,705.30 utilizing EMS billing monies and with cooperative procurement through Bradford County Sheriff's Office.” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Funds

  Approved5–0 · $2,920.27 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $2,920.27. The break down is as follows: Mar-Apr Interest 47-5102-3200 $167.96 Walgreens Payment 47-5102-3200 $1,928.71 Kroger Payment 47-5102-3200 $823.60” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)

  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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  Request by Darryl & Joyce Krolicki, owners, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance in order to construct an addition to a dwelling on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 44-C(1)-22 and is located at 84 Crane Court.

  Approved5–0 · Part of the darryl & Joyce Krolicki: construct an addition to a dwelling

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the request by Darryl & Joyce Krolicki, owners, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance to construct an addition to a dwelling on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront 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, May 14, p. 8)

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $595,175.27

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the check register for May 2026 in the amount of $595,175.27.” (minutes, May 14, p. 8)

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  Request by Graydon Hester, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi- unit dwelling on property zoned R-1, Residential General. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 36-(1)-31-A1 and is located at 731 Old Glebe Point Road.

  Approved5–0 · Part of the graydon Hester: allow a multi- unit dwelling

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned R-1, Residential General with the suggested conditions, removing condition number 5 as it is not consistent with zoning practices. 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, May 14, p. 9)

  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

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  Request by Robert G. Bruechert, owner, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance in order to construct an accessory structure on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 38-D(1)-17 and is located at 625 Harbor Drive.

  Tabled5–0 · Part of the robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” (minutes, May 14, p. 11)

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  Consideration of the Northumberland County Capital Improvement Plan for the period FY 2027-2031

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 12)

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.