Weekly recap

The week of May 11

May 11–17 · Compiled later from the records

The Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM on the fiscal year 2027 budget, which reflects a 57 cent tax rate.^1,2 The board approved a Conditional Use Permit for a multi-unit dwelling at 731 Old Glebe Point Road, and an addition to a dwelling at 84 Crane Court.^3,4 A decision on Robert G. Bruechert's accessory structure at 625 Harbor Drive was tabled to June 11.⁵

Summarized from the county’s records, September 26.

Where each sentence comes from

“Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM” … “Fiscal year 2027 budget”Public hearing coming up · Board of Supervisors
“a 57 cent tax rate”Board of Supervisors · meeting of May 12 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi-unit dwelling” … “731 Old Glebe Point Road”Board of Supervisors · meeting of May 14 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“construct an addition to a dwelling” … “84 Crane Court”Board of Supervisors · meeting of May 14 · minutes posted, date not in the records
“Tabled, 5-0. Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” … “625 Harbor Drive”Board of Supervisors · meeting of May 14 · 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

Thu28May

Board of Supervisors public hearing

6:00 PM

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

How to take part

Notice

Thu4Jun

Board of Supervisors public hearing

6:00 PM

How to take part

Notice

Every meeting coming up →

Decided, and posted this week

Wetlands Board, meeting of May 12

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, May 12

All 3:Approved

Buffalo Rentals, LLC: install 146 linear feet of armor stone revetment and to construct two (2) 40-foot low-profile groins (Hull Creek)
The minutes’ words
“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.” (minutes, May 12)
Great Heron Lodge: install 170 linear feet of armor stone revetment, a 30-foot armor stone spur and 40 linear feet of armor stone sill
The minutes’ words
“After review of the project, Robert Vanlandingham made a motion to approve the request for three years. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved for three years.” (minutes, May 12)
Terrence Miller: install 204 linear feet of riprap revetment (Hull Creek)
The minutes’ words
“After reviewing the project and there being no objections, Albert Fisher made a motion to approve the project for three years. George Rew seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.” (minutes, May 12)

Board of Supervisors, meeting of May 12

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, May 12 ·

FY27 Budget Discussion
Carried · Part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
“Motion to advertise a public hearing to be held on May 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the FY27 budget that reflects a 57 cent tax rate and to advertise a public hearing to be held on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the tax rate adjustment.” (minutes, May 12, p. 2)

Board of Supervisors, meeting of May 14

Posting date not in the records · Minutes, May 14 ·

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.
Tabled · Part of the robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” (minutes, May 14, p. 11)
Transfer of Funds - School Board
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer of funds from the School Board in the amount of $6,519.06 as follows: 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6200 $37.87 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6300 $73.32 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6300 $1651.52 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $750.00 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $2836.96 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $441.63 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6100 $483.02 30-10000 to line item 30-6000-6007 $244.74” “Motion to approve a transfer of funds from 30-6000-6100 (Instruction) to 30-6000-6200 (Administration & Health) in the amount of $115,000.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)
Transfer of Funds - Emergency Services
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $468.38 for an overpayment.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $12,044.02 for May 2026 as required by the auditors for RDA purposes.” “Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds from EMS revenue (56-1600-161315) to EMS expenditure (56-3506-5956) in the amount of $1,051.53 for a refund.” (minutes, May 14, 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 - Opioid Abatement Funds
Approved · $2,920.27 · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve a supplemental appropriation to line item 47-5102-3200 in the amount of $2,920.27. The break down is as follows: Mar-Apr Interest 47-5102-3200 $167.96 Walgreens Payment 47-5102-3200 $1,928.71 Kroger Payment 47-5102-3200 $823.60” (minutes, May 14, 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 Graydon Hester, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi- unit dwelling on property zoned R-1, Residential General. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 36-(1)-31-A1 and is located at 731 Old Glebe Point Road.
Approved · Part of the graydon Hester: allow a multi- unit dwelling
“Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi-unit dwelling on property zoned R-1, Residential General with the suggested conditions, removing condition number 5 as it is not consistent with zoning practices. 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, May 14, p. 9)
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
Request by Darryl & Joyce Krolicki, owners, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance in order to construct an addition to a dwelling on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 44-C(1)-22 and is located at 84 Crane Court.
Approved · Part of the darryl & Joyce Krolicki: construct an addition to a dwelling
“Motion to approve the request by Darryl & Joyce Krolicki, owners, for an Exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance to construct an addition to a dwelling on property zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront 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, May 14, p. 8)

10 more

EMS Central Square CAD Contract Request
Authorized · Part of the fiscal year 2026 budget
“Motion to approve the request and authorize Emergency Services to enter into a contract with Central Square related to computer-aided dispatch.” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)
Resolution - National Safe Boating Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution honoring National Safe Boating Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)
Resolution - Police Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution honoring Police Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)
Consideration of the Northumberland County Capital Improvement Plan for the period FY 2027-2031
Approved
“Motion to approve the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 12)
Resolution - Honoring Ms. Connie Livesay
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution honoring Ms. Connie Livesay as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)
Resolution - Teacher Appreciation Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution honoring Teacher Appreciation Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 4)
Emergency Services Vehicle Request
Approved
“Motion to approve the purchase of a vehicle for the Assistant Chief (ES-2) in the amount of 75,705.30 utilizing EMS billing monies and with cooperative procurement through Bradford County Sheriff's Office.” (minutes, May 14, p. 6)
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $595,175.27
“Motion to approve the check register for May 2026 in the amount of $595,175.27.” (minutes, May 14, p. 8)
Resolution - EMS Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution recognizing EMS Week as presented.” (minutes, May 14, p. 3)
Appointment - Mr. John Kost Rappahannock Community College Board
Approved
“Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. John Kost to the Rappahannock Community College Board.” (minutes, May 14, p. 5)

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 Wetlands Board minutes

May 12 · 3 new requests

Terrence Miller: install 204 linear feet of riprap revetment (Hull Creek)
Great Heron Lodge: install 170 linear feet of armor stone revetment, a 30-foot armor stone spur and 40 linear feet of armor stone sill
Buffalo Rentals, LLC: install 146 linear feet of armor stone revetment and to construct two (2) 40-foot low-profile groins (Hull Creek)

On the Board of Supervisors agenda

May 14 · 1 new request

Robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure (625 Harbor Drive)

Promised, and what happened

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

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, 5 weeks
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)
Robert G. Bruechert: construct an accessory structure (625 Harbor Drive)
Tabled until June 11 · Board of Supervisors, May 14Open
The words
“Motion to table a decision to next month's regular meeting on June 11, 2026.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, May 14, p. 11)

Earlier this year: 4 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.

Tue19May
Economic Development Commission Meeting
Tue19May
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Thu21May
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue26May
Electoral Board Meeting (no agenda)
Thu28May
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting