Weekly recap

The week of January 5

January 5–11 · Compiled later from the records

On January 6, the Board of Zoning Appeals denied a lot subdivision at 859 Main Street and approved a structure on Candy Point Road.^1,2,3 On January 8, the Board of Supervisors approved $12,961.73 in opioid abatement funds, $12,000 for fit for duty physicals, and $10,000.00 for postage.^4,5,6,7 The Board of Supervisors also approved $7,339.24 for the Building Official's certification and tabled one decision to the regular meeting on February 12, 2026.^8,9,7

Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.

Where each sentence comes from

“allow the subdivision of a lot with each parcel (859 Main Street): Denied, unanimous”Board of Zoning Appeals · meeting of January 6 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“allow a structure (Candy Point Road): Approved, unanimous”Board of Zoning Appeals · meeting of January 6 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“In the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes, January 6.”Moved forward or new
“supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,961.73 for opioid abatement funds”Board of Supervisors · meeting of January 8 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“in the amount of $12,000 for fit for duty physicals”Board of Supervisors · meeting of January 8 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“in the amount of $10,000.00 for postage”Board of Supervisors · meeting of January 8 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“On the Board of Supervisors agenda, January 8.”Moved forward or new
“$7,339.24 for the Building Official's certification”Board of Supervisors · meeting of January 8 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“next month's regular meeting on February 12, 2026”Board of Supervisors · meeting of January 8 · minutes posted, date not in the records

Written automatically from the county’s records. Each sentence has to quote the record it comes from, word for word, or it’s left out. The records have the final say.

Decided, and posted this week

Board of Zoning Appeals, meeting of January 6

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Jan 6

Joon & Kristy Lee: allow the subdivision of a lot with each parcel (859 Main Street)
Denied
The minutes’ words
“After further review of the request and site plan for the subdivision, John Hendrickson made a motion to deny the request. Daniel Wiggins seconded the motion. The Board unanimously voted to deny the request.” (minutes, Jan 6)
What’s a site plan?
“‘Site plan’ means the proposal for a development or a subdivision including all covenants, grants or easements and other conditions relating to use, location and bulk of buildings, density of development, common open space, public facilities and such other information as required by the subdivision ordinance to which the proposed development or subdivision is subject.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning
James W. Kaufman: allow a structure (Candy Point Road)
Approved
The minutes’ words
“After reviewing the request and site plan for the new dwelling and there having been no objections regarding the size and placement of the dwelling, Daniel Wiggins made a motion to approve the request. Michael Baughan seconded the motion. The Board unanimously voted to approve.” (minutes, Jan 6)
What’s a site plan?
“‘Site plan’ means the proposal for a development or a subdivision including all covenants, grants or easements and other conditions relating to use, location and bulk of buildings, density of development, common open space, public facilities and such other information as required by the subdivision ordinance to which the proposed development or subdivision is subject.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning

Board of Supervisors, meeting of January 8

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Jan 8 ·

TABLED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON DECEMBER
Tabled · Part of the zoning ordinance change: § 148-150
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on February 12, 2026.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 21)
Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,961.73 for opioid abatement funds. The break down is as follows: October 2025 Bank Interest 47-5102-3200 $70.51 November 2025 Bank Interest 47-5102-3200 $67.27 National Opioid Trust McKnight 47-5102-3200 $800.04 National Opioid Trust Allergan 47-5102-3200 $2,016.25 National Opioid Trust CVS 47-5102-3200 $805.71 National Opioid Trust TEVA 47-5102-3200 $1,929.55 National Opioid Trust Walgreens 47-5102-3200 $1,355.88 National Opioid Trust Walmart 47-5102-3200 $5,916.52” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $6,656.13 for opioid abatement funds. The break down is as follows: National Opioid Trust Distributer 47-5102-3200 $4,600.08 National Opioid Trust Distributer 47-5102-3200 $1,012.36 National Opioid Trust Kroger 47-5102-3200 $329.44 National Opioid Trust CVS 47-5102-3200 $714.25” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 13)
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
Supplemental Appropriation - Emergency Services
Approved · $12,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 3203-5803 in the amount of $12,000 for fit for duty physicals.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 12)
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
Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services
Approved · $11,843.85 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $11,843.85 for January 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 13)
Supplemental Appropriation – Treasurer
Approved · $10,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 10-1213-5201 in the amount of $10,000.00 for postage.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 10)
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
Supplemental Appropriation - Building Inspections
Approved · $7,339.24 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation in the amount of $7,339.24 for the Building Official's certification. The break down is as follows: Salaries 10-3401-1001 $5,833.31 FICA 10-3401-2001 $446.25 VRS 10-3401-2002 $751.33 VRS GL 10-3401-2003 $68.83 VRS HIC 10-3401-2004 $2.33 VACORP Disability 10-3401-2006 $33.02 VRS Hybrid 10-3401-2007 $204.17” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 11)
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

16 more

Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Mobile Classrooms Invitation
Denied
“Motion to reject all bids received in relation to the removal of the mobile classrooms located at the old School Board office in Lottsburg.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 21)
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
Maintenance Truck Repairs
Approved · $6,874.59
“Motion to move forward with the quote from Bill Talley Ford for the Maintenance truck repairs in the amount of $6,874.59.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 15)
Board of Equalization Member Pay
Approved · $200.00
“Motion to approve the pay rate of $200 per day for each Board of Equalization member. Members will also be reimbursed for mileage in addition to the pay rate.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 16)
Board of Equalization Secretary Pay
Approved · $18.00
“Motion to approve the pay rate of $18 per hour for the secretary position for the Board of Equalization.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 17)
Commissioner of Revenue Land Use Discussion
Carried
“Motion to schedule a public meeting with the Commissioner of Revenue, the Planning Commission, and Mr. Jim Penney to discuss land use in the County. Motion by AC Fisher Jr, second by James M Long.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 6)
Emergency Services - RSAF Grant Application Request
Authorized
“Motion to authorize Chief Bailey to move forward with submitting the RSAF grant application for personal protective equipment and ventilators.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 4)
Resolution - Virginia Fire Programs Grant For Burn Building
Authorized
“Motion to approve the resolution to authorize and support the filing of a regional Burn Building Grant application to the Virginia Fire Programs Board to complete the required maintenance as identified in the November 25, 2024 report.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 9)
Sole Source Resolution For Burn Building
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution which indicates that SRG, Inc. is the one source practicably available to correct the issues identified in the report related to structural integrity, training safety, life safety, and preventative maintenance of the regional burn building.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 8)
Emergency Services Leave Policy Correction
Approved
“Motion to approve the correction to the Emergency Services leave policy as presented effective January 1, 2026.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 14)
Little Wicomico Dredging Project Letter of Support
Carried
“Motion to submit a letter of support in moving the application forward as an emergency funding request given the severity of the project.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)
Little Wicomico Dredging Project Easements
Authorized
“Motion to authorize County staff to proceed with acquiring the necessary easements and related authorizations for the Little Wicomico over Smith Point channel Dredging project as required by the joint permit application and in section 408 of the Army Corps of Engineers form.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 17)
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $1,312,848.37
“Motion to approve the January 2026 check register in the amount of $1,312,848.37.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 19)
Appointment - Board Liaison to the Planning Commission
Carried
“Motion to appoint Chairman Brann as the Board liaison to the Planning Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)
Re-appointment - Northern Neck Planning District Commission
Carried
“Motion to re-appoint Supervisor Long to the Northern Neck Planning District Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 19)
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
Appointment - Northern Neck Regional Jail Board
Carried
“Motion to appoint Supervisor Fisher as the Northumberland representative on the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)
Appointment - Northern Neck Planning District Commission
Carried
“Motion to appoint Vice Chairman Williams to the Northern Neck Planning District Commission.” (minutes, Jan 8, p. 18)
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

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.

Moved forward, and new

In the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes

January 6 · 2 new requests

James W. Kaufman: allow a structure (Candy Point Road)
Joon & Kristy Lee: allow the subdivision of a lot with each parcel (859 Main Street)

On the Board of Supervisors agenda

January 8 · 1 new request

Fiscal year 2026 budget (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)

On the Board of Supervisors agenda

January 8 · 1 new request

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)

Promised, and what happened

What the records say would happen, as of this week.

Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
Tabled until February 12 · Board of Supervisors, January 8Open
The words
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on February 12, 2026.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Jan 8, p. 21)

What was coming, as of this week

Rebuilt from the records, since this week was compiled later.

Tue13Jan
Wetlands Board Meeting (no agenda)
Tue13Jan
Electoral Board Meeting (no agenda)
Thu15Jan
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Thu15Jan
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tue20Jan
Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting