This week, in progress

The week of October 5

October 5–11

Filling in as the county posts its records. It becomes this week’s recap early Monday morning.

Where you can weigh in

Tue13Oct

Wetlands Board public hearing

5:00 PM

Robins & Strickler Properties & John F. & Cathy Robins: repair 475 liner feet of existing riprap revetment, install 25 linear feet of riprap revetment and install 90 linear feet of riprap sill (Yeocomico River)
William Busico: install 100 linear feet of riprap revetment and install 25 linear feet of riprap sill (Hacks Creek)
Margaret Jackson: construct 50 linear feet of bulkhead (Fleets Cove)
and 2 more
- James & Cecily Teichert: install 82 linear feet of armor stone revetment, install 80’ & 56’ armor stone sills and an 18’ low-profile riprap groin (Hull Creek)
- William M. & Janet M. Antonelli: install 74 linear feet of riprap revetment and repair 160 linear feet of existing riprap revetment (Little Kilneck Creek)

How to take part

Written comments are due before the meeting on October 13.

Mail: to the Building and Zoning office, to arrive before October 13.
Call-in details: the county website ↗

The notice says

All written comments should be received by the Building and Zoning office prior to the meeting. Comments must be mailed, faxed to (804) 580-8082 or e-mailed to [email protected] . Interested members of the public will be able to participate in the meeting physically and through electronic means (telephonic). The phone number, access code and password will be published on the County Website, www.co.northumberland.va.us at least 3 days prior to the meeting.

Notice

Every meeting coming up →

Decided, and posted so far

Board of Supervisors, meeting of September 10

Minutes posted October 9 · Minutes, Sep 10 ·

Revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance § 148, Attachment 1, Table of Usages to add Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial as a conditional use in the B-1, Business, General Zoning District.
Tabled
“Motion to approve the revision to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance § 148, Attachment 1, Table of Usages to add Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial as a conditional use in the B-1, Business, General Zoning District.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 9)
Supplemental Appropriation for EMS
Approved · $15,000.00 · Part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
“Motion to approve a transfer with a Supplemental Appropriation from 56-1600- 161315 (EMS Billing) to 3203-3012 in the amount of $15,000.00 and from 56-1600- 161315 (EMS Billing) to 3203-7006 in the amount of $5,000.00, totaling $20,000.00.” (minutes, Sep 10, 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
Revisions to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-3, to modify the definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial, (third sentence of the definition) from “Such facilities shall not include retail sales.” to “Such facilities may include retail sales.”
Approved
“Motion to approve the revision to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-3, to modify the definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial, (third sentence of the definition) from “Such facilities shall not include retail sales.” to “Such facilities may include retail sales.”” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 8)
In order to consider an amendment to the fiscal year 2027 budget. This budget amendment is for the purpose of budgeting/appropriating monies for grants, reimbursements, State compensation adjustments, Capital Improvement Projects, and Emergency Services.
Approved · Part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
“Motion to approve the resolution which appropriates and budgets the DHCD monies, as presented.” “Motion to approve the resolution from DHCD indicating that the monies have been appropriated for the Lampkintown Housing Project, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 8)
Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB) Appointments
Approved
“Motion to approve the appointments of Commonwealth Attorney, Jane Wrightson, Sheriff Beauchamp, and County Administrator Tadlock to the Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB).” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 5)
Board Comments
Approved
“Motion to form a steering committee for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Board on a replacement software for Daveware. The Board would like the committee to consist of Drew Basye, Assistant County Administrator, Pam King, Treasurer, Todd Thomas, Commissioner of Revenue, Robert Headley, IT Director, Kimberly Hall-Deans, Interim Finance Director, Morgan Wilson, Finance Operations Specialist, I, Jerry Rushing, Building Official, and citizen representatives John Kost and Karen Pica.” “Motion to move forward with sending the letter to the Coast Guard advocating for public water safety in relation to the icebreaker rockpile hazard in the Great Wicomico River.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 6)

8 more

Emergency Operations Plan
Approved
“Motion to approve the Emergency Operations Plan, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 5)
Resolution - In Support of Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein Corporation
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution in support of Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein Corporation, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 2)
Action Taken from Closed Meeting, Engagement Letter FY26 Auditing Services
Approved
“Motion to approve the signing of the engagement letter with Robinson, Farmer, Cox, Associates for FY26 auditing services.” (minutes, Sep 10, 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
Approval of Check Register
Approved · $614,543.28
“Motion to approve the September check register in the amount of $614,543.28.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 6)
Resolution - Mr. Chris Cralle, Planning Commission Member District I
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution recognizing Mr. Chris Cralle as the Planning Commission Member for District I, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 2)
Proclamation - Star Spangled Banner Day
Approved
“Motion to approve the proclamation for Star Spangled Banner Day, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 3)
Resolution - Fire Prevention Week
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution recognizing Fire Prevention Week, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, p. 2)
Resolution - First Responders Day
Approved
“Motion to approve the resolution recognizing First Responders Day, as presented.” (minutes, Sep 10, 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

October 8 · 1 matter

Fiscal year 2028 budget (July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028)

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, 26 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)
The county is reviewing its rules for businesses run from home
Sent for review · Board of Supervisors, July 10Open, 13 weeks
The words
“Mr. McKenzie read the July 10, 2026 memo from the Board of Supervisors regarding home occupation businesses, asking the Commission to review current zoning regulations on Home Occupation Businesses to further clarify the use so as to not negatively impact the surrounding neighbors.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Jul 10)
The county is changing its rules for bulk propane businesses
Tabled · Board of Supervisors, September 10Open
The words
“Motion to approve the revision to the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance § 148, Attachment 1, Table of Usages to add Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial as a conditional use in the B-1, Business, General Zoning District.” (Board of Supervisors minutes, Sep 10, p. 9)

Earlier this year: 5 tabled decisions were taken up on the date set, 1 later.

What was coming, as of this week

Saved as it looked at the week’s end.

Tue13Oct
Wetlands Board Meeting
Thu15Oct
Planning Commission Meeting
Tue20Oct
Economic Development Commission Meeting
Wed21Oct
Social Services Board Meeting
Thu22Oct
Anti-Litter Committee Meeting
Sat24Oct
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day
Sat24Oct
Annual Resource Family Fun Fair