Weekly recap

The week of April 6

April 6–12 · Compiled later from the records

The Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 PM on the fiscal year 2027 budget.¹ At its April 9 meeting, the Board approved the Northern Neck Regional Jail FY27 Budget of $14,488,460.00 by a 5-0 vote.² The Board also approved $12,290.38 for an invoice from Stantec for school capital improvement, and moved $20,190.86 to EMS expenditure.^3,4

Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.

Where each sentence comes from

“Board of Supervisors public hearing, Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 PM” … “Fiscal year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)”Public hearing coming up · Board of Supervisors
“Motion to approve the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board Budget as presented in the amount of $14,488,460.00”Board of Supervisors · meeting of April 9 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“in the amount of $12,290.38 for the invoice from Stantec”Board of Supervisors · meeting of April 9 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $20,190.86”Board of Supervisors · meeting of April 9 · 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.

Where you can weigh in

Thu23Apr

Board of Supervisors public hearing

7:00 PM

Fiscal year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)

How to take part

Notice

Every meeting coming up →

Decided, and posted this week

Board of Supervisors, meeting of April 9

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, Apr 9 ·

Northern Neck Regional Jail FY27 Budget
Approved · $14,488,460.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
“Motion to approve the Northern Neck Regional Jail Board Budget as presented in the amount of $14,488,460.00.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 7)
Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services
Approved · $20,190.86 · 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 $20,190.86 for April 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 6)
Transfer of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation - School Capital Improvement
Approved · $12,290.38 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds and a supplemental appropriation from 36- 4100-410030 to line item 10-9103-7030 in the amount of $12,290.38 for the invoice from Stantec.” “Motion to authorize that a check be hand-written to Stantec in the amount of $12,290.38.” (minutes, Apr 9, 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
Supplemental Appropriation - Sheriff's Department
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1800-189917 to line item 3102-5409 in the amount of $9,965.00 for sale of guns.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-1600-160110 to line item 3102-1006 in the amount of $500.00 to cover the cost of ball game security.” “Motion to approve a transfer and supplemental appropriation from court security (24-1300-130204) to 3102-5409 in the amount of $495.34 for a court supplies reimbursement.” (minutes, Apr 9, 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
Supplemental Appropriation - Anti-Litter Committee
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-2400-240407 to line item 10-5302-5625 in the amount of $1,156 for the FY26 DEQ competitive litter grant.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation from 10-2400-240407 to line item 10-5302-5625 in the amount of $4,740.90 for the FY26 DEQ non-competitive litter grant.” (minutes, Apr 9, 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
Supplemental Appropriation - Finance Department
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation to 1203-5401 in the amount of $832.28 for office supplies.” “Motion to approve the supplemental appropriation to 1203-5504 in the amount of $952.00 for Mrs. Rachel Swann to attend the payroll conference.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 4)
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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Supplemental Appropriation - Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund
Approved · $75.74 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $75.74 for February bank interest on the opioid account.” (minutes, Apr 9, 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
Request by Anthony Mangano, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 8-B(1)-116 and is located on Movie Hall Lane.
Approved · Part of the anthony Mangano: construct a 195-foot communications tower
“Motion to send the Zoning Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further discussion in relation to cell towers and monopoles to see what other counties have in place and bring that information back to the Board.” “Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 195-foot communications tower on property zoned B-1, Business General 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, Apr 9, p. 11)
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
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, HVAC Unit Replacement
Approved · $12,742.00
“Motion to approve the replacement of an HVAC unit in the amount of $12,742.00 with Comfort Consultants.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
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, County Emergency Notification System
Carried · $7,080.00
“Motion to migrate to Everbridge for emergency notifications in the amount of $7,080 for the first 18 months and $7,080 annually following the 18-month period.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)
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
Request for Refund - Conditional Use Permit Withdrawal
Approved · $911.31
“Motion to approve the refund request from Mr. Bradley Croxton in the amount of $911.31 due to their Conditional Use Permit withdrawal.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 7)
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
Board Comments
Authorized
“Motion to authorize Chairman Brann to reach out to his contact willing to cruise the County's timber and provide a report to the Board free of charge.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 9)
VCU Health System Authority - Student Clinical Experience Agreement
Authorized
“Motion to authorize EMS Chief Bailey to sign the agreement as presented to establish a partnership between the VCU Health System Paramedic Program and the Northumberland Department of Emergency Services to provide clinical training opportunities for paramedic students.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 8)
Hampton Hall Entrance Discussion
Carried
“Motion to advertise an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for construction services at the Hampton Hall entrance per the plans approved by VDOT.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 8)
Bay Consortium Charter Update
Approved
“Motion to approve the Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board's updated charter to adjust their region from 16 jurisdictions to 15, removing two counties and adding Gloucester County.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
In order to receive public comments on the proposed 2026 Comprehensive Plan.
Authorized
“Motion to approve the comprehensive plan as presented to include the additional survey question related to internet availability, renumbering of the survey, and to authorize the IT Department to get with Mr. Kost and Mr. Maurice Johnson on the final format of the survey.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 14)
VDEM Agreement for Mutual Aid Resources
Approved
“Motion to approve the agreement with VDEM for mutual aid resources.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 7)
Registrar's Office Building Lease Agreement Renewal
Approved
“Motion to approve the updated lease agreement for the Registrar's Office building as presented with annual evaluations.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 7)
By-Laws Amendment
Approved
“Motion to approve the amendment to the by-laws as presented so that closed meeting is held after the public hearings.” (minutes, Apr 9, 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
Secondary Six-Year Plan FY27-32
Carried
“Motion to not have VDOT advertise for a public hearing on the County's Secondary Six- Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 4)
Memorandum of Understanding - Financial Services
Approved
“Motion to approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board in relation to the management of County finances as presented.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 8)
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $793,424.01
“Motion to approve the April 2026 check register in the amount of $793,424.01.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 9)
Proclamation - National Library Workers Day
Approved
“Motion to approve the proclamation in honor of National Library Workers Day as presented.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month
Approved
“Motion to approve the proclamation in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month as presented.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)
Proclamation - Telecommunicators Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the proclamation in honor of Telecommunicators Week as presented.” (minutes, Apr 9, p. 2)

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

On the Board of Supervisors agenda

April 9 · 2 new requests

NNK Associates, LLC: construct a dwelling and a detached garage (Tuckahoe Drive)
Darryl & Joyce Krolicki: construct an addition to a dwelling (84 Crane Court)

Promised, and what happened

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

Anthony Mangano: construct a 195-foot communications tower (Movie Hall Lane)
Tabled until April 9 · Board of Supervisors, March 12Taken up April 9, as setApproved
The words
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on April 9, 2026.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Mar 12, p. 12)

Still open

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)
The county is reviewing its rules for cell towers
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, April 9Open, new this week
The words
“Motion to send the Zoning Ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further discussion in relation to cell towers and monopoles to see what other counties have in place and bring that information back to the Board.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Apr 9, p. 11)

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.

Tue14Apr
Electoral Board Meeting (no agenda)
Tue14Apr
Wetlands Board Meeting (no agenda)
Thu16Apr
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Tue21Apr
Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting
Wed22Apr
Electoral Board Special Meeting (no agenda)
Thu23Apr
Joint Finance Committee
Thu23Apr
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting