NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD
APRIL 14, 2026
MINUTES
At the regular monthly meeting of the Northumberland County Wetlands Board held on April 14, 2026 in the Sheriff’s Office in Heathsville, Virginia at 5:00 PM:
Present Absent
Spencer Headley–Chairman George Rew
Albert Fisher – Vice-Chairman
Robert Vanlandingham
Spencer Headley, Chairman, called the meeting to order.
On a motion by Albert Fisher, seconded by Robert Vanlandingham, the minutes of the March 10, 2026 meeting were approved.
Application No. 26-0285
Thomas J. Demuth – to remove 100 feet of bulkhead and install 100 linear feet of riprap revetment and to top existing groin with 85 linear feet of stone along the shoreline of the Potomac River and 121 Pine Shore Lane.
Ryan Collier, agent for the owner, described the project and informed the Board that the groin will be only as long as it was originally.
After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the application as submitted for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
Application No. 26-0129
Mark Jones – to install 326 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Cockrells Creek and 127 Mollys Lane.
Bryan McDearmon, agent, described the project. He informed the Board that he had made changes to the project and that the rock would be installed channelward of all wetland grass. Albert Fisher asked if a living shoreline was considered.
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Bryan McDearmon said it was considered but felt it would not work due to the amount of boat traffic.
After further review of the project, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the request upon receipt of revised drawing and approval by staff for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved for three years.
Application No. 26-0398
Anthony J. Leona – to conduct a maintenance dredge of 160 cubic yards along the shoreline of Dividing Creek and 2055 Ditchley Road.
Joseph Scott, agent for the owner, described the project.
Albert Fisher asked if the Board’s jurisdiction was the location of the sand nourishment. Philip Marston said it was as well as a portion of the jetty extension.
Robert Vanlandingham asked how many families would be served by this.
Joey Scott said that there is only one family. He noted that this is a private basin. After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve that portion of the project within the Board’s district for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
Application No. 26-0161
Lawrence Liesfeld – to install 70 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Cockrells Creek and 103 Mollys Lane.
Bryan McDearmon, agent for the owner, described the project noting 2 sections of riprap.. Albert Fisher noted that both of those areas were severely undercut.
Bryan McDearmon said a living shoreline was not considered due to the trees and boat traffic. After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the project as submitted for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
Application No. 26-0515
Mark A. & Theresa Toia – to install 75 linear feet of riprap revetment along the shoreline of Bells Cove and 70 Bells Creek Lane.
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Roger McKinley, agent for the owner, described the project. He noted that a living shoreline was not considered as there are a lot of oysters out there.
Chairman Headley noted a letter of opposition.
Albert Fisher said that clearing of the vegetation may not be in our jurisdiction. Philip Marston said he met the agent and contractor on site and approved the clearing. After review of the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the project as submitted for three years. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion by Robert Vanlandingham seconded by Albert Fisher, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn.