Weekly recap

The week of March 2

March 2–8 · Compiled later from the records

The Board of Supervisors voted to advertise a public hearing at its regular meeting in April on the Comprehensive Plan.¹ At its March 2 meeting, the Board approved $160,000.00 to improve Forest Green Rd so it can be added to the Secondary System of State Highways.² The Board also approved $12,500.00 for Raymond Global to perform an HVAC load analysis and $8,500.00 for Norman Roofing to repair siding and gutters at the New Courthouse.^3,4

Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.

Where each sentence comes from

“public hearing to be held at the regular meeting in April on the Comprehensive Plan”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 2 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Approved, 4-0, $160,000.00” … “added to the Secondary System of State Highways” … “Name of Street: Forest Green Rd”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 2 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Raymond Global to perform the HVAC load analysis on the New Courthouse in the amount of $12,500.00”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 2 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Norman Roofing for siding and gutter repair at the New Courthouse in the amount of $8,500.00”Board of Supervisors · meeting of March 2 · 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 Supervisors, meeting of March 2

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Mar 2 ·

Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Requests for Proposals Health
Denied
“Motion to deny all proposals received by the County in relation to Health Insurance services.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Rural Addition Resolution - Forest Green Subdivision
Approved · $160,000.00
“Motion to approve the resolution contingent upon the recording of the easement as presented. Rural Addition Resolution per State Code §33.2-335 for Northumberland County Rural Addition Requiring Funds for Improvement The Board of Supervisors of Northumberland County, in regular meeting on the 2nd day of March, 2026, adopted the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the street described below was established in 1960, and currently serves three or more owner occupied dwelling units, and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has deemed this county’s current subdivision control ordinance meets all necessary requirements to qualify this county to recommend additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to §33.2-335, Code of Virginia, and WHEREAS, after examining the ownership of all property abutting this street, including the deeds and related plats, this Board finds no restriction on the use of public funds for the improvement of the road, and WHEREAS, after examining the ownership of all properties abutting this street, this Board finds that speculative interest does not exist; and WHEREAS, this Board identified available funding to make improvements required to qualify the street for addition to the Secondary System of State Highways, based on the Department’s cost estimate of $160,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §33.2-335, Code of Virginia, this Board requests the following street to be added to the Secondary System of State Highways maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation and hereby guarantees the right-of-way of the street to be clear, unencumbered, and unrestricted, which right-of-way guarantee shall include any necessary easements required for cuts, fills, and drainage: Name of Subdivision: Forest Green Locksley Hall Name of Street: Forest Green Rd From: Rt 1301 Locksley Hall Rd To: 0.265 miles south of Rt 1301 Length: 0.265 Miles Guaranteed Right Of Way Width: 50 Feet Plat Recorded: Date: March 11, 1960, Plat Book: 1, Page: 208 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in lieu of providing a turnaround easement at the end of state maintenance, this Board hereby guarantees the right-of-way of Locksley Ln through Forest Green Locksley Hall Subdivision from the proposed end of state maintenance of Forest Green Rd to the existing end of state maintenance of Rt 1303 Locksley Ln for the purposes of ingress and egress. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to improve said street to the prescribed minimum standards, funding said improvements with the following funds: Source of Funds Amount SSYP Telefees $160,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board agrees to reimburse, within 45-days of receiving an invoice, all costs that the Virginia Department of Transportation incurs to relocate existing utilities within the right-of-way that are discovered during the course of and in conflict with the construction, drawing such funds from resources other than those administered by the Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board agrees to reimburse, within 45-days of receiving an invoice, all costs that the Virginia Department of Transportation incurs in the construction of necessary improvements to the road that are over and above the estimated cost of improvements or to otherwise identify an eligible source of funds administered by the Department to cover such costs; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator of the Virginia Department of Transportation.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 2)
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, New Courthouse Load
Approved · $12,500.00
“Motion to approve Raymond Global to perform the HVAC load analysis on the New Courthouse in the amount of $12,500.00 by using the tax-exempt borrowing funds.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 8)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, New Courthouse Siding and Gutter Repair
Approved · $8,500.00
“Motion to approve the estimate from Norman Roofing for siding and gutter repair at the New Courthouse in the amount of $8,500.00.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Anthem Local Choice Health
Carried
“Motion to allow early retirees not eligible for Medicare to continue coverage under early retiree group coverage at Local Choice’s full premium cost until they become Medicare eligible as currently being offered.” “Motion to accept the FY27 Local Choice Health Insurance Renewal Rates as proposed for active employees by using the key advantage 500, key advantage 1000 and the high deductible plan with comprehensive and preventative dental.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 7)
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
Comprehensive Plan
Authorized
“Motion to authorize staff to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting in April on the Comprehensive Plan with the necessary amendments as presented.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 4)
Forest Green Subdivision Drainage Easement
Approved
“Motion to approve the drainage easement for Forest Green Subdivision.” (minutes, Mar 2, p. 1)

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.

Promised, and what happened

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

Marie Johnson: remove an existing timber bulkhead and install 83 linear feet of bulkhead in the same footprint (Taskmakers Creek)
Tabled · Wetlands Board, February 10Open
The words
“Albert Fisher made a motion to table the request until the March meeting and request VIMS review the project and determine the number of square feet of wetland grass involved. Robert Vanlandingham seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved.” (Wetlands Board minutes, Feb 10)
Zoning ordinance change: § 148-150 (Piers)
A second look promised by February 13, 2027 · Board of Supervisors, February 12Open
The words
“Motion to revisit the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-150 in one year to see of controls can be put in place by both the State and the County.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Feb 12, p. 24)

Earlier this year: 3 tabled decisions were taken up on the date set.

What was coming, as of this week

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

Tue10Mar
Wetlands Board Meeting (no agenda)
Thu12Mar
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Tue17Mar
Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting
Thu19Mar
Planning Commission Meeting