Board of Supervisors

Public hearings held

• Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
• TABLED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 14, 2026; 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.

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  American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tournament - EDC Director Bob Bullard

  Approved5–0 · $2,500.00

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to approve the resolution as presented that gives a contribution in the amount of $2,500 to support the American Junior Golf Association Tournament to be held at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club in August 2026.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 3)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Funds

  Approved5–0 · $85.71 · 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 $85.71. The break down is as follows: January bank interest $5.35 May bank interest $80.36” (minutes, Jun 11, 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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  Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0 · $11,064.58 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Harris

  “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $11,064.58 for June 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 5)

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  FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Request - Emergency Services

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Long

  “Motion to allow Emergency Services to apply for the non-matching FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 5)

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  Supplemental Appropriation - Treasurer

  Approved5–0 · $102.98 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-2200-220210 to line item 1213-5401 in the amount of $102.98 for DMV paper purchase reimbursement.” (minutes, Jun 11, 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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  Election Split Waiver

  Authorized5–0

  Moved by Harris, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to hereby approve the resolution and authorize the Northumberland County General Registrar to submit a request for a waiver from the State Board of Elections pursuant to Section 24.2-307 of the Code of Virginia to administer the District 4 precincts in Northumberland County located in the Town of Kilmarnock, Town Code 1390 as split precincts for the 2026 election.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 6)

  What’s a general registrar?

  “‘General registrar’ means the person appointed by the electoral board of a county or city pursuant to § 24.2-110 to be responsible for all aspects of voter registration, in addition to other duties prescribed by this title.”

  Code of Virginia § 24.2-101, Chapter 1. General Provisions and Administration

  What’s a state board?

  “‘State Board’ or ‘Board’ means the State Board of Elections.”

  Code of Virginia § 24.2-101, Chapter 1. General Provisions and Administration

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  DMV License Agent's Agreement

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the DMV License Agent's Agreement to continue operation of the DMV in the Northumberland Treasurer's Office.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 6)

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  Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits VRS Rate Resolution

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2027 budget

  Moved by Fisher, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the VRS enhanced hazardous duty benefits resolution increasing the multiplier to 1.85% effective July 1, 2026.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 6)

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  Bank of America Equipment Lease Agreement Amendment

  Approved5–0

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the amendment to the equipment lease purchase agreement with Bank of America regarding the regional radio equipment for emergency services.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 6)

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  Approval of Check Register

  Approved5–0 · $477,642.97

  Moved by Long, seconded by Williams

  “Motion to approve the check register for June 2026 in the amount of $477,642.97.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 7)

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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.

  Denied5–0 · Part of the robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Fisher

  “Motion to deny an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance in order to construct an accessory structure on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. 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, Jun 11, p. 8)

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  To consider an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 budget. This budget amendment is for the purpose of budgeting/appropriating monies for grants, reimbursements, additional personnel, Contractual Costs, Opioid Settlement Monies, Sheriff’s Office, School Division, Capital Improvement Projects, and Emergency Services.

  Approved5–0 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget

  Moved by Williams, seconded by Long

  “Motion to approve the budget resolution as presented.” (minutes, Jun 11, p. 9)

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.