Middlesex County, Virginia
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$63.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$73.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$25.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$38.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,841 (FY2023)
Development activity
202562 housing units ($14.5M)
Upcoming
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Board of Supervisors
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Work Session
AGENDA
July 22, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL 5:00 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
1. High School Renovations – Dr. Tracy Seitz 5:05 P.M.
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Airport Committee
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Kevin E. Gentry Ann Marie Ricardi County Administrator Assistant County AdministratorCounty of MiddlesexAirport CommitteeAGENDAJuly 27, 20266:00 p.m.Terminal Building, Topping, Virginia1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Attendance of Members via Zoom (qualified for participation)PUBLIC COMMENTS4. Approval of Minutes May 18, 20265. Report of Standing Committees6. Reports of Special Committees7. Unfinished Businessa. Discussion of Wall Decorations for Sale by Local Artists and Historical Hangingsto be Displayed in the New Terminal Building8. New Businessa. Report from Airport Manager Richard Lewisb. Report from Airport Contractor Oscar Barberc. Discussion of the Airport Committees Beyond the Fencecommunity connectionand reflection.d. Discussion of the old Hummel beacon.PUBLIC COMMENTS9. AdjournmentNext meeting September 28, 2026
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P. O. Box 428, Saluda, Virginia 23149804-758-4330
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURESGeneral Requirements:1.Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.2.Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak.3.All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Airport Committee, not the audience.4.Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:Must represent four (4) or more individuals.Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being represented by the speaker andthat they forfeit their individual time to speak.Are allowed 12 minutes to make their presentation(s).5.Comments from individuals allowed three (3) minutes eac
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Wetlands Board
Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 for filter cloth at Fishing Bay
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2026-1320 submitted by Harry Oliver. The applicant seeks permission to place filter cloth and rip‑rap over a 25‑by‑15‑foot area at Fishing Bay on Tax Map Parcel #46(2)25.791, Stove Point Rd. The hearing will include staff and applicant presentations followed by public comments as outlined in the agenda. Board members will then discuss the application.
- Wetlands Application #2026-1320 – request to place filter cloth and rip‑rap (25' × 15') at Fishing Bay, Tax Map Parcel #46(2)25.791, Stove Point Rd
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
August 11, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – July 14, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
a. Wetlands Application # 2026-1320 submitted by Harry Oliver. This request is to
place filter cloth and rip rap a 25'X15' area within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction.
The proposed project is located on Fishing Bay, at Tax Map Parcel # 46(2)25. 791
Stove Point Rd
V. Old Business:
VI. New Business:
VII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Presentation by Applicant.
3. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
A. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
B. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak.
C. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Wetlands Board, not to the audience or the applicant.
D. Comments from individuals – allowed three (3) minutes each.
E. Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:
i. Must represent four (4) or more individuals;
ii. Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being represented by the speaker and that they
forfeit their individual time to speak;
iii. Are allowed 12 minutes to make their presentation(s)
4. Chairman closes hearing for comments from public.
5. Questions and discussion by Board members.
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting
Middlesex Broadband Authority to consider 2027 meeting schedule
The board will meet to review officer and staff reports and approve previous minutes and treasurer's reports. The primary new business item is the consideration of the 2027 meeting schedule.
- Consideration of meeting schedule for calendar year 2027
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DRAFT
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
October 15 , 202 6
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
1. Open and Roll Cal l
2. S tatements from the Public
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Approval of Treasurer ’s Report s
5. Reports From Officers and Staff
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Consider m eeting schedule for calendar year 2027
8. Adjourn
Next Meeting Date: Thursday January 21, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. (meetings to
be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise
noted)
P. O. Box 428, Saluda, Virginia 23149
804-758-4330
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Electoral Board
Electoral Board to appoint election officers and discuss personnel
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to approve minutes, appoint officers of election, and discuss personnel matters in a closed session.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Appointment of officers of election
- Closed session for personnel performance discussion
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758- 4420 FAX : (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara Cockrell
Secretary
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Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Melissa D. Welch
Chief Deputy
Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Notice of Meeting
Date: July 21 , 20 2 6
Time: 1 1 :00 A .M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor Hearing Room, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. New Business
a. Officer of Election Appointment
b. POPS
4. Executive Session - Closed Session - pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) of the Code of
Virginia for the “ Discussion of performance of appointee of any public body. The
protection of the privacy of individuals in personnel matters not related to public
business. ”
5. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting
Middlesex Broadband Authority to review insurance and BEAD updates
The Middlesex Broadband Authority will meet to approve minutes and treasurer reports, review insurance for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and receive a BEAD update. No specific decisions on projects or contracts are listed.
- Approval of Minutes and Treasurer's Reports
- Review of Insurance for 2026-27
- BEAD update
- Statements from the Public
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AGENDA
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
July 16 , 202 6
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
1. Open and Roll Cal l
2. S tatements from the Public
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Approval of Treasurer ’s Report s
5. Reports From Officers and Staff
a. Review of Insurance for 26-27
b. BEAD update
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Adjourn
Next Meeting Date: Thursday October 15 , 202 6 at 5:00 p.m. (meetings to
be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise
noted)
P. O. Box 428, Saluda, Virginia 23149
804-758-4330
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Wetlands Board
Wetlands Board to review rip-rap installation on Meachim Creek
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing regarding a wetlands application for a project on Meachim Creek. The board will consider a request to install rip-rap underneath a dock.
- Public hearing for Wetlands Application # 2026-0975 (Mac Bros, LLC on behalf of Paul Brooks) to install 9'X8'X6' Rip-Rap at 171 Cox Landing Road
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
July 14, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – June 9, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
a. Wetlands Application # 2026-0975 submitted by Mac Bros, LLC on behalf of Paul
Brooks. This request is to install 9'X8'X6' Rip-Rap underneath dock within the
Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is located on Meachim Creek, at
Tax Map Parcel # 29A-1-1A. 171 Cox Landing Road
V. Old Business:
VI. New Business:
VII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Presentation by Applicant.
3. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
A. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
B. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak.
C. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Wetlands Board, not to the audience or the applicant.
D. Comments from individuals – allowed three (3) minutes each.
E. Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:
i. Must represent four (4) or more individuals;
ii. Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being represented by the speaker and that they
forfeit their individual time to speak;
iii. Are allowed 12 minutes to make their presentation(s)
4. Chairman closes hearing for comments from public.
5. Questions and discussion by Board me
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Economic Development Authority
EDA to consider grant for Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club and GO VA planning application
The Economic Development Authority will discuss a sponsorship request from the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club and a planning grant for marine industries and workforce training. The board will also review options for county surplus properties and easements for Project Access.
- Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club event sponsorship request
- GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant Application for Marine Industries Commerce Park & Workforce Training Facilities
- Consideration of options for County Surplus Properties
- Establishment and relocation of easements for Project Access
- Discussion on the appointment of a Noise Ordinance Review Committee
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – 1) Mike Purello, Executive Director - Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Council
7. Treasurer’s Reports – June
8. Old Business
A. Event Sponsorship Request – 2nd Presentation – Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club – Consideration of
Approval
B. Noise Ordinance – County Rescinded 06/02/26 and Appointment of Noise Ordinance Review
Committee – Member Discussion
C. GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant Application – Marine Industries Commerce Park & Workforce
Training Facilities – Consideration of Authorization to Submit - Mr. Funkhouser
9. New Business
A. Project Access Update –1) Recently Completed, Current & Proposed Maintenance, 2)
Consideration of the Establishment and Relocation of Easements - Mr. Heyman & Mr. Funkhouser
B. County Surplus Properties – Consideration of Options to Recommend to Board of Supervisors
10. Reports/Information
A. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman & Mr. Webre
ii. Aquaculture/Agriculture/Forestry Industries – Mr. Crittend
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Board of Supervisors
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
July 7, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda 3:05 P.M.
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-2)
B. Minutes
a. May 28, 2026 – Budget Deliberation and Approval Minutes (pages 3-4)
b. June 2, 2026 – Regular Meeting Minutes (pages 5-12 )
C. Disbursements (pages 13-32 )
D. Payroll (pages 33-37)
E. Recognition Awards – Middlesex Water Authority Service (pages 38-39)
a. Carlton S. Revere
b. Janet Riggs
2. Public Comments 3:15 P.M.
3. Constitutional Officers 3:20 P.M.
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 40-44 )
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 45)
C. Sheriff’s Office Update – Mickey Sampson
D. Commonwealth’s Attorney – Michael Hurd
• Body Worn Cameras
4. Agency and Staff Reports 4:00 P.M.
A. VDOT – Lee McKnight (pages 46-47 )
B. School Matters – None presented
C. EDA Marketing – Report Only (pages 48-56)
D. Social Services – Report Only (pages 57 )
5. Regular Agenda Items 4:20 P.M.
A. FY 27 PSAP Education Grant and GIS Grant– Rachael Easter (pages 58-61)
B. Broad Creek Dock Project Contract Award (pages 62-67 )
C. ERP Software Contract Awards -Edmunds and Avenity (pages 68-104)
D. Election Equipment
1. Budget Supplement Request (page 105)
E. Sales Tax Referendum Resolution (pages 106-108)
F. Citizen Appointments – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 109-135 )
1. Current Vac
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
Middlesex Water Authority
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AGENDA
June 17, 2026
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Public Comment
2. Chair and Board Member Comments
3. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes – February 18, 2026 (pages 3-5)
B. FY26 Financials – through March 2026 (pages 6-20)
4. Reports from Officers and Staff
A. Operations Update – Robert Finch
B. Executive Director Update – Chip England
a. Connection Fee Collections Update (page 21)
b. System Billing and Usage Summary (pages 22-24)
c. Billing Adjustments / Abatement Summary (page 25)
5. Unfinished/New Business
A. System Extensions Updates
a. Rosegill
b. Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens)
c. Residences at Rawley Park
B. Dove Haven Line Replacement Project Update
C. Billing and O&M Contract (pages 26-35)
D. MWA FY26-27 Budget (page 36)
6. Public Comment
ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting – August 19, 2026
Additional Meetings as needed
PUBLIC COMMENT AND
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
General Requirements:
1. The Chair will invite each additional person, other than
Authority members and staff attending the meeting, to make a
comment.
2. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the
record.
4. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to
speak during the Public Comment Period and/or each Public
Hearing item.
5. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Water
Authority, not the audience.
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Chair opens the Hearing for comments from t
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Wetlands Board
Board will hear two wetland permit applications for Sturgeon Creek and Cross Rip River
The Wetlands Board will conduct a public hearing on two applications: one to replace a bulkhead on Sturgeon Creek (Tax Map Parcel #40(104)26, 194 Heritage Point Rd) and another to repair rip‑rap along the Piankatank River (Tax Map Parcel #41-151, 503 Cross Rip Road). The board will also consider a presentation regarding a 2021‑0041 General Permit #2 violation. Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting will be approved.
- Wetlands Application #2026‑0223: replace existing bulkhead with new 3' × 90' × 1' timber bulkhead at 194 Heritage Point Rd
- Wetlands Application #2026‑0619: repair and add rip‑rap on Piankatank River at 503 Cross Rip Road
- Presentation of 2021‑0041 General Permit #2 violation by Darlene Davis
- Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
June 9, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – May 12, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0223 submitted by David Pearce. This request is to remove
existing bulkhead and install new 3'X90'X1' timber bulkhead in same footprint with 10'X1'
timber bulkhead return on each end within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed
project is located on Sturgeon Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 40(104)26. 194 Heritage Point Rd
B. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0619 submitted by SalTerra Solutions, LLC on behalf of Cross
Rip Campground. This request is for the repair of 150' of Rip Rap revetement and install an
additional rock along 80' of revetment repair, 30' of rip rap revetement along eroded bank, 20' of
rip rap revetment along eroded bank under bunkhouse, 60' of rip rap revetment along eroded
embankment and back edge of beach, and repair 24' of scattered stone along existing stone groin
within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is located on the Piankatank
River, at Tax Map Parcel # 41-151. 503 Cross Rip Road
V. Old Business:
VI. New Business:
A. Darlene Davis 2021-0041 General Permit #2 Violation
A. Presentation of 2021-0041, Pictures, & RPA Modification Permit
VII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Middlesex County EDA to consider FY 26-27 budget and grant applications
The Economic Development Authority will discuss the proposed FY 26-27 budget and a GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant for workforce training and the Marine Industries Commerce Park. The board will also review a sponsorship request from the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club and discuss a rescinded noise ordinance.
- Consideration of approval for EDA Budget FY 26-27
- GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant Application for Marine Industries Commerce Park & Workforce Training Facilities
- Event sponsorship request from Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club
- Recommendation to Board of Supervisors for 2nd Alternate to attend CLEO meetings
- Discussion on the rescinded noise ordinance and appointment of a Review Committee
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – Tim Thompson, Editor/Owner, Chesapeakeville magazine
7. Treasurer’s Report – May
8. Old Business
A. EDA Budget FY 26-27 – Consideration of Approval, Mr. Funkhouser
9. New Business
A. Event Sponsorship Request – Initial Presentation – Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club
B. Project Access Update – Recently Completed, Current & Proposed Maintenance, Mr. Heyman &
Mr. Funkhouser
C. Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO) group – Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board –
Consideration of recommendation by the EDA to the Board of Supervisors for 2nd Alternate to
attend CLEO meetings, Mr. Funkhouser
D. Noise Ordinance – County Rescinded 06/02/26 and Appointment of Noise Ordinance Review
Committee – Member Discussion
E. GO VA Region 6 Planning Grant Application – Marine Industries Commerce Park & Workforce
Training Facilities, Mr. Funkhouser
10. Reports/Information
A. BOS/EDA Steering Committee Meeting – No Meetings
B. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman
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THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
Jerry Crittenden
Hallie Holmes
Doug McMinn
Joe Heyman, Treasurer
Anton Webre, Secretary
Absent: James Reed, Vice-Chairman
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The June 8, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:01 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion to
approve the agenda was made by Mr. Heyman, seconded by Ms. Holmes and approved
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman noted the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting and asked Board members
present if there were any proposed changes. Hearing none, a motion to adopt the minutes was made
by Mr. Webre, seconded by Mr. Heyman and approved unanimously.
TOURISM/MARKETING REPORT
Ms. Law noted the updated EDA website pages - Phase One complete, various revisions are being
addressed and future plans include “white paper” concepts under consideration on several topics
as noted in her monthly report. The revised web pages will also include the business directory and
several “job boards” to promote local employment opportunities and resources available to assist
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board will hold a public hearing to consider rescinding the April 7 noise ordinance
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will discuss and take public comment on a proposal to repeal the Noise Control Ordinance adopted on April 7, 2026. The hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. after the regular agenda. The board will also consider the FY 26‑27 budget appropriation resolution and a fee waiver request for the Deltaville Maritime Museum.
- Rescinding of April 7, 2026 Noise Control Ordinance – public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
- FY 26‑27 Budget Appropriation Resolution – presented by Kevin Gentry
- Budget Supplement Request – presented by Ann Marie Ricardi
- Deltaville Maritime Museum Fee Waiver – presented by Ann Marie Ricardi
- Public Access Authority appointment
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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 26‑27 budget and approves multiple funding and policy actions
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, adopted the FY 26‑27 budget appropriation, and approved two school budget supplement requests. It also approved a $265 supplement for the Department of Forestry, waived building‑permit fees for the Deltaville Maritime Museum stage replacement, appointed Joyce Wolfe and Kevin Gentry to the Public Access Authority, and established a citizen noise‑ordinance committee. All motions passed with unanimous Aye votes.
- Approved consent agenda, including minutes and disbursements ($463,865.08) and payroll ($567,675.01) (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 26‑27 budget appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved School Budget Supplement Request 2026‑15 (unanimous)
- Approved School Budget Supplement Request 2026‑16 (unanimous)
- Approved $265 supplement to Department of Forestry budget (unanimous)
- Approved fee waiver for Deltaville Maritime Museum stage replacement (unanimous)
- Appointed Joyce Wolfe (primary) and Kevin Gentry (alternate) to Public Access Authority (unanimous)
- Established citizen Noise Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
June 2, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO O
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Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
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1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-2)
B. Minutes
a. May 4, 2026 – Budget Work Session (pages 3-5)
b. May 5, 2026 – Regular Meeting Minutes (pages 6-19)
c. May 21
, 2026 – Budget Public Hearing (pages 20-22)
C. Disbursements (pages 23-39)
D. Payroll (pages 40-44)
2. Public Comments
3. Constitutional Officers
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 45-48)
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 49)
4. Agency and Staff R
eports
A. VDOT – Lee McKnight (pages 50-51)
B. School Matters – Budget Supplement Requests (pages 52-55)
C. Social Services – Report Only (pages 56-57)
5. Regular Agenda Items
A. FY
26-27 Budget Appropriation Resolution – Kevin Gentry (pages 58-62)
B. Budget Supplement Request – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 63-64)
C. Deltaville Maritime
Museum Fee Waiver – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 65-66)
D. Public Access Authority Appointment
E. Citizen Appointments – Ann Marie Ricardi (page 67)
1. Current Vacancies
• BZA (Jamaica District)
• Wetlands (Jamaica District)
• Wetlands (Saluda
District)
• Social Services (At-Large)
6. Administrator Updates
A. Cigarette Tax
– Report Only (page 68)
B. Staff Report – Report Only (pages 69-78)
C. Nominating the Noise Ordina
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE,
SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Kevin Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Sara Murray, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Murray took attendance with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams –
Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present; Supervisor
Jessie – Absent; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum. Supervisor
Williams led the group in prayer; Ms. Murray led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026, Budget
Work Session, the May 5, 2026, BOS Regular Meeting , and the May 21, 2026, Budget
Public Hearing; disbursements dated May 6, 2026 – June 2, 2026 num bered 108286-
108430, totaling $463,865.08; and payroll dated May 15, 2026, totaling $567,675.01.
Supervisor Crittenden made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which was
seconded by Supervisor Bill Harris The following roll call carried the motion: Supervisor
Bill Harris –
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Thu May 28, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board will adopt the FY27 county and school budgets and set tax rates
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will deliberate, revise if needed, and adopt the County Budget, School Budgets, and tax rates for fiscal year 2027. This meeting focuses on finalizing the overall financial plan for the county and its schools. The agenda also includes standard public hearing procedures for community input.
- Adoption of the County Budget, School Budgets, and FY27 tax rates
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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY 2026‑2027 county and school budgets and tax rates
The Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the proposed FY 2026‑2027 county budget, school budget, and tax rates. The motion was made by Supervisor Crittenden, seconded by Supervisor Jessie, and carried unanimously (5‑aye). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.
- Adopt FY 2026‑2027 county budget, school budget, and tax rates (5‑aye)
- Adjourn meeting (5‑aye)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET MEETING
AGENDA
May 28, 2026
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
1. Deliberation, revision (if any) and adoption of the
County Budget, School Budgets and Tax Rates for FY27
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
• Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
(Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
General Requirements:
1. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
2. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak for three minutes.
3. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Board of Supervisors, not the audience.
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
3. Presentation by Applicant.
4. Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:
A. Must represent four (4) or more individuals;
B. Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being represented by
the speaker and that they forfeit their individual time to speak;
C. Are allowed 12 minutes to make their presentation(s).
5. Comments from individuals – allowed three (3) minutes each.
6. Applicant Rebuttal – allowed five (5) minutes.
7. Chairman closes hearing for comments from public.
8.
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BOS BUDGET MEETING
MINUTES
May 28, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 28, 202 6, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Kevin E. Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Sara Murray, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting the FY 2026 -2027 public hearing for deliberation, revision, and adoption of
the county budget, school budget, and tax rates.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Murray took attendance, with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams —
present; Supervisor Bill Harris —present; Supervisor Crittenden —present; Supervisor
Jessie—present; and Chairman Don Harris —present. There was a quorum. Supervisor
Williams led the group in prayer, and Ms. Murray led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
BUDGET PRESENTATION AND DELIBERATION
Mr. Gentry presented the FY 2026-2027 budget by department, comparing it with
the current year by percentage increase. He also noted the categories for set-aside funds,
as well as the specific capital improvement items for both the county and the schools. Mr.
Don Harris asked if the ne
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Thu May 21, 2026
Board of Supervisors
✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting to May 28 for budget deliberation
The Board of Supervisors voted to adjourn the May 21 meeting until the public hearing on budget deliberation and adoption scheduled for May 28, 2026. The motion was made by Supervisor Jessie, seconded by Supervisor Bill Harris, and carried with all four supervisors voting aye. No other actions were approved or denied during this session.
- Adjourned meeting to May 28 budget hearing (Supervisor Jessie motion, all aye)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
May 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M.
1. Presentation of Proposed County Budget, including School Budget 7:05 P .M.
and Proposed County Tax Rates.
2. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on Proposed Budget
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – Deliberation, revision (if any), and adoption of the County Budget,
School Budgets and Tax Rates.
• Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
(Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
General Requirements:
1. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
2. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak.
3. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Board of Supervisors, not the audience.
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
3. Presentation by Applicant.
4. Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:
A. Must represent four (4) or more individuals;
B. Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being
represented by the speaker and that they forfeit their individual time to
speak;
C. Are allowed 12 minutes to make their presentation(s).
5. Comments f
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BOS BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
MAY 21, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 , IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Kevin E. Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Ricardi took attendance, with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams —
present; Supervisor Bill Harris —present; Supervisor Crittenden —absent; Supervisor
Jessie—present; and Chairman Don Harris—present. Chairman Don Harris informed the
Board that Mr. Crittenden would not be present. There was a quorum. Supervisor Williams
led the group in prayer; Ms. Ricardi led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Mr. Gentry gave a presentation on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, focusing
on fiscal stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. He noted that the proposed
budget supports the core functions of county government, public safety, education,
infrastructure, and community services , while maintaining a healthy position to address
future challenges and opportunities.
Revenues:
Mr. Gentry stated that there is no planned increase in real estate and personal
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Fri May 15, 2026
Electoral Board
Closed session to discuss award of a public contract and voting security matters
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will hold a closed session to discuss the award of a public contract involving public funds and voting security matters, as allowed by Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711(A)(29) and (34). The board will also address old business items, including a voting equipment proposal and contingencies for election personnel. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in the Courthouse Building hearing room.
- Closed session: discussion of award of a public contract involving public funds
- Closed session: discussion of voting security matters
- Old Business – Voting Equipment Proposal Consideration
- Old Business – Contingencies for election personnel
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758- 4420 FAX : (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara Cockrell
Secretary
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Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Melissa D. Welch
Chief Deputy
Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Notice of Meeting
Date: May 1 5 , 20 2 6
Time: 1 1 :00 A .M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor Hearing Room, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Closed Session - pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(29) of the Code of Virginia for the
“ Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds,
including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such
contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining
position or negotiating strategy of the public body and pursuant to section § 2.2-
3711(A)(34): Discussion or consideration by the local electoral board of voting security
matters made confidential pursuant to § 24.2-410.2 or 24.2-625.1 ”
4. Old Business
a. Voting Equipment Proposal Consideration
b. Contingencies for election personnel
5. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Tue May 12, 2026
Wetlands Board
Wetlands Board to hold public hearings on seven shoreline and road projects
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will conduct public hearings to review seven applications for construction and infrastructure work within its jurisdiction. These requests include the installation of groins, living shorelines, and road repaving.
- Application #2025-2708: Two timber groins at 55 Hillview Lane
- Application #2025-2767: Replace 58' low-profile groin at 193 Riverbank Drive
- Application #2026-0014: Repave 625' of Fishing Bay Road and replace drainage pipe
- Application #2026-0060: Install Group 2 Living Shoreline at 38 Point Cove Lane
- Application #2026-0351: Install 50'X100'X3' marsh sill at 30 Birch Tree Trace
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
May 12, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – March 10, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2025 -2708 submitted by CDB Inc. on behalf of James A. Hill. This
request is to construct 2 low-profile timber groins within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The
proposed project is located on Mill Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 30D-4-5. 55 Hillview Lane
B. Wetlands Application # 2025-2767 submitted by Delta Marine Construction, LLC on behalf of
David Hodgkins. This request is to demo and dispose existing 58' low -profile groin. Construct
one groin 58' low -profile within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is
located on the Rappahannock River, at Tax Map Parcel # 40-86-10. 193 Riverbank Drive
C. Wetlands Application # 2026-0014 submitted by Stove Point Improvement c/o Scott Brannan.
This request is for repaving of 625' of Fishing Bay Road and replacement of a 4" drainage pipe
to an 8" drainage pipe within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is located
on Fishing Bay, at Tax Map Parcel # 40 -387, 388, 50-A & B1, 49A. 1087 & 1215 Fishing Bay
Road. 50, 66, & 78 Ruark’s Lane
D. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0037 submitted by CDB, INC. on behalf of James A. Hill. This
request is to construct one low -profile groin within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The
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Mon May 11, 2026
Economic Development Authority
✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda, minutes and treasurer’s report
The Economic Development Authority board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting, both unanimously. The Treasurer’s report was accepted by acclamation. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer’s report (by acclamation)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – Keenan L. Allen, Talent Development Coordinator, Bay Consortium Workforce
Development Board – Update on projects/reports and plans for engagement with EDAs in Region
7. Treasurer’s Report – April
8. Old Business
A. Revenue Options for EDA – Mr. Webre & Mr. Funkhouser
B. EDA Budget FY 26-27 – Consideration of Approval
9. New Business
A. Noise Ordinance – County Adopted 04/07/26 – Discussion and Consideration of Recommendation
to the Board of Supervisors
B. Project Access Update – Mr. Webre & Mr. Heyman - Maintenance Needs/Options and Short -
Term Public Access Plan
10. Reports/Information
A. BOS/EDA Steering Committee Meeting – No Meetings
B. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman & Mr. Webre
ii. Aquaculture/Agriculture/Forestry Industries – Mr. Crittenden & Mr. McMinn
iii. Business & Community Development – Mr. Anzivino & Ms. Holmes
iv. Workforce Development – Mr. Reed & Mr. Webre
v. Infrastructure, Business & Industrial Sites – Mr. Critte
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THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
James Reed
Doug McMinn
Joe Heyman
Hallie Holmes
Anton Webre
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The May 11, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:01 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman asked for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion was
made by Mr. Heyman to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Holmes and approved
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman noted the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting and asked the Board members
present if there were any proposed changes. Hearing none, a motion to adopt the minutes as
presented was made by Ms. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Reed and approved unanimously.
TOURISM/MARKETING REPORT
Ms. Law provided an update on tourism marketing effort and various projects, including the
Insider (industry owner/operators) Session conducted by Virginia’s River Realm team at
Piankatank River Golf Club and the introduction of new digital tabletop visitor kiosks at that
meeting.
Ms. Law discussed the strategic plan for River Realm, including a proposed Tourism Action Plan
session similar to those of Urbanna and Mi
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Tue May 5, 2026
Electoral Board
Board will consider a voting equipment proposal and appoint new election officers
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will hold a closed session to discuss a public contract related to voting equipment. In open session, the board will consider appointments for new officers of elections and review the voting equipment proposal. No other matters are listed for decision.
- Closed session to discuss award of a public contract for voting equipment
- Consideration of voting equipment proposal (item 3)
- Appointment of new Officer of Elections
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County Of Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara Cockrell
Secretary
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Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Melissa D. Welch
Chief Deputy
Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Notice of Meeting
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1st Floor Hearing Room, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Closed Session - pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(29) of the Code of Virginia for the
“Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds,
including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such
contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining
position or negotiating strategy of the public body and pursuant to section § 2.2-
3711(A)(34): Discussion or consideration by the local electoral board of voting security
matters made confidential pursuant to § 24.2-410.2 or 24.2-625.1”
4. New Business
a. New Officer of Election Appoin
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Tue May 5, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider sale of 7‑acre parcel at 318 Paradise Lane
The Board will approve the consent agenda and discuss several operational items, including heritage trail signage, a JDR reallocation request, a chiller compressor replacement, and a noise‑ordinance amendment. In the evening session, the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of a 7.05‑acre parcel at 318 Paradise Lane, consider a comprehensive‑plan amendment to create a Middlesex Water Authority service district, adopt a water‑code ordinance, and review a special‑exception request for a campground at 70 Dockside Drive.
- Public hearing on sale of County property: Tax Map #40‑214, 318 Paradise Lane, 7.05 acres
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2024‑06 to establish Middlesex Water Authority service district areas
- Water Code Ordinance to make unincorporated Middlesex County the exclusive service area of MWA, excluding Urbanna and Aqua Virginia in Saluda
- Special Exception #2025‑03 for a campground at 70 Dockside Drive, Deltaville (Waterfront Commercial zoning)
- Discussion to amend the Noise Ordinance
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✓ Decided: Board voted to rescind the April 7 noise ordinance
The Board approved a motion to rescind the April 7, 2026 noise ordinance with a 4‑aye, 1‑nay vote. It also approved a $6,000 line item for a future waterborne emergency vessel, contingent on a grant, by the same vote margin. All three school budget supplement requests were approved unanimously.
- Rescinded April 7, 2026 noise ordinance (4 Aye, 1 Nay)
- Added $6,000 FY 2027‑28 line item for vessel maintenance (4 Aye, 1 Nay)
- Approved Budget Supplement Request 2026‑12 for school retention bonuses (5 Aye)
- Approved Budget Supplement Request 2026‑13 to realign school budget (5 Aye)
- Approved Budget Supplement Request 2026‑14 for grant‑funded school improvements (5 Aye)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
May 5, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CAL
L TO ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
3:05 P.M.
3:15 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
4:15 P.M.
5
:00 P.M.
5:1
5 P.M.
C. D
iscussion of Heritage Trail Park Directional Signage – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 103-105)
5:2
5 P.M.
5
:30 P.M.
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-3)
B. Minutes
a. February 24, 2026 – Budget Work Session (pages 4-8)
b. March 26, 2026 – Budget Work Session (pages 9-11)
c. April 7, 2026 – Regular Meeting Minutes (pages 12-22)
C. Disbursements (pages 23-41)
D. Payroll (pages 42-45)
E. Recognition Award (page 46)
a. David Kretz - Retirement
2. Public Comments
3. Constitutional Officers
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 47-50)
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 51)
C. Sheriff’s Office Update – Mickey Sampson
4. Agency and Staff Reports
A. VDOT – Lee McKnight (pages 52-53)
B. School Matters – Budget Supplement Requests (pages 54-60)
C. Social Services – Report Only (page 61)
D. Planning Director’s Report – David Kretz (pages 62-65)
E. Airport Update – Richard Lewis (pages 66-71)
5. Regular Agenda Items
A. JDR Reallocation Request for Shredder – Ann Marie Ricardi (page 72)
B. Chiller Compressor Replacement Request – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 73-85)
C. Citizen Appointments – Ann Marie Ricardi (page 86)
1. Current Vacancies
• BZA (Jamaica District)
• Wetlands (Jamaica District)
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 5, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE,
SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Kevin Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Sara Murray, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Murray took attendance with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams –
Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present; Supervisor
Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum. Supervisor
Williams led the group in prayer; Ms. Murray led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026,
Budget Work Session, the March 26, 2026, Budget Work Session, and April 7, 2026, BOS
Regular Meeting; disbursements dated April 8, 2026 – May 5, 2026 numbered 108133-
108285, totaling $1,168,188.84; and payroll dated April 15, 2026, totaling $563,593.29.
Supervisor Jessie made a motion to approve the consent agenda with a proposed
change to move agenda item 8B1. “Discussion to Amend Noise
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Mon May 4, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board will review the reconciled county budget
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation of the reconciled budget. They will also hold a general discussion on other board matters. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Reconciled budget presented to the board
- Other board discussion
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✓ Decided: Board adopted the 2026‑2027 budget with a $1,000 BPOL tax cap increase
The Board reached a consensus to raise the BPOL tax cap from $7,500 to $8,500 for FY 2026‑2027. A motion to advertise the budget as presented was carried unanimously (5‑0). The Board directed Ms. Ricardi to survey department heads on employee‑bonus equity concerns. The decision on a $6,000 annual maintenance allocation for a grant‑funded emergency‑response vessel was deferred to the May 5 regular meeting.
- Amended BPOL tax cap from $7,500 to $8,500 (consensus)
- Adopted budget as presented – motion carried 5‑0
- Directed Ms. Ricardi to gauge department heads on bonus equity
- Postponed decision on River Counties grant – to be decided May 5
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
May 4, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.
1. Reconciled budget presented to the board 9:05 A.M.
2. Other Board Discussion 11:05 A.M.
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
(Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES
May 4, 2026
1
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Kevin Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Matthew L. Walker, Special Projects Coordinator
Sara Murray, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by M s. Murray with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams – Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present;
Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum.
Supervisor Williams led the group in prayer; Ms. Murray led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Initial Budget Summary
Mr. Gentry provided the board with an update on the budget's current status,
stating that the shortfall is now about $221,000. He further explained that this deficit
includes the additional revenue that would be generated from lifting the cap on BPOL
taxes, which resulted in a gain of $44,000
BPOL Tax Cap Discussion
Mr. Bill Harris expressed concern about doubling the BPOL tax cap r
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Electoral Board
Electoral Board meeting limited to procedural items and a privacy closed session
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet on April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Voter Registration & Elections Office, 105 Bowden St, Saluda. The agenda includes a call to order, a closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711(A)(4) for privacy protection, other items, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions or actions are listed.
- Call to Order (procedural)
- Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711(A)(4) for privacy protection
- Other Items (unspecified)
- Adjournment
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County Of Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara C. Cockrell
Secretary
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Melissa D. Welch
Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Chief Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Deputy Registrar
Notice of Meeting
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: Voter Registration & Elections Office, 105 Bowden St, Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Closed Session pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(4) of the Code of
Virginia for the “The protection of the privacy of individuals in personal
matters not related to public business.”
3. Other Items
4. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Tue Apr 21, 2026
Electoral Board
Middlesex County Electoral Board to canvass April 21 special election
The Electoral Board will meet to conduct the canvass for the April 21, 2026, Special Election. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss a provisional ballot and review election day issues.
- Canvass for April 21, 2026 Special Election
- Closed session regarding a provisional ballot
- Discussion of Election Day issues
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County Of Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden St
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB:
https://www.co.middlesex.va.us/index_Registrar_Middlesex.html
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara C. Cockrell
Secretary
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Melissa D. Welch
Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Chief Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Deputy Registrar
Notice of Meeting
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Courthouse Building – Hearing Room 1st Floor at 73 Bowden St, Saluda, VA
23149
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Provisional Ballot - Closed Session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia
3. Canvass for April 21, 2026 Special Election
4. Election Day Issues
5. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to hear three pool buffer exceptions
The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications requesting permission to build pools within the 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffer. The board will also approve the minutes from a previous meeting.
- Public hearing on CBPA Exception No. 2026-01 at 1621 Stampers Bay Road (26.5 ft exception)
- Public hearing on CBPA Exception No. 2026-03 at 42 Waterford Drive (47.1 ft exception)
- Public hearing on CBPA Exception No. 2026-08 at 259 Churchill Road (66.9 ft exception)
- Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting
- Meeting held at the Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Hwy, Saluda
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Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Hwy, Saluda VA 23149
Monday April 20, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
I. Call to order.
II. Approval of the Minutes, Tuesday January 20, 2026
III. Public Hearing
1. CBPA Exception No. 2026 -01 submitted by Bay Design Group C/O Patrick Sims,
requesting an exception to Zoning Ordinance Article 4A, Section 4A -4-A.4,
Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District for the encroachment into the 100’
Buffer for a proposed pool. The application requests a Twenty -Six and Five Tenths
(26.5) foot exception from the minimum One Hundred (100) foot Resource Protection
Area (RPA) setback requirement of Zoning Ordinance Section 4A -7, Chesapeake Bay
Preservation (CBP) District. The property for which the exception is requested is
located at 1621 Stampers Bay Road, Hartfield, VA 23071; it is further identified as
Tax Map Parcel # 43-25B in the Pinetop Magisterial District.
2. CBPA Exception No. 2026 -03 submitted by Bay Design Group C/O Lance Shores,
requesting an exception to Zoning Ordinance Article 4A, Section 4A -4-A.4,
Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District for the encroachment into the 100’
Buffer for a proposed pool and pool apron. The application requests a Forty -Seven
and One Tenth (47.1) foot exception from the minimum One Hundred (100) foot
Resource Protection Area (RPA) setback requirement of Zoning Ordinance Section
4A-7, Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District.
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting
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Draft AGENDA
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse Saluda, Virginia
April 16, 2026
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Open and Roll Call
Statements from the Public
Approval of the Minutes –
Approval of Treasurer’s Reports
Reports From Officers and Staff
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next Meeting Date: Thursday July 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
P. O. Box 428, Saluda, Virginia 23149 804-758-4330
Wed Apr 15, 2026
Middlesex Water Authority
Board will review system extensions and FY26‑27 budget proposals
The Middlesex Water Authority board will consider updates on several water system extensions, a modification to the DEQ groundwater permit, and the proposed FY26‑27 budget. Items on the agenda include reports on Rosegill, Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens), and Residences at Rawley Park extensions, as well as the Dove Haven line replacement project and a billing and O&M contract RFP. The board will also approve the consent agenda items and discuss financials for FY26.
- Rosegill system extension update
- Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens) extension update
- Residences at Rawley Park extension update
- DEQ groundwater permit modification update
- Proposed FY26‑27 budget (pages 26‑27)
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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda and three billing abatements
The Middlesex Water Authority board unanimously approved the consent agenda. A motion to approve three billing abatements was also passed unanimously. New board members Jim Nagy and Brad Neeson were noted to join on July 1, 2026. No other substantive actions were voted on.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved three billing abatements (unanimous)
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AGENDA
April 15, 2026
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Public Comment
2. Chair and Board Member Comments
3. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes – February 18, 2026 (pages 3-6)
B. FY26 Financials – through March 2026 (pages 7-18)
4. Reports from Officers and Staff
A. Operations Update – Robert Finch
a. SCADA Update
b. Generator Maintenance Agreements
B. Executive Director Update – Chip England
a. Connection Fee Collections Update (page 19)
b. System Billing and Usage Summary (pages 20-24)
c. Billing Adjustments / Abatement Summary (page 25)
5. Unfinished/New Business
A. System Extensions Updates
a. Rosegill
b. Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens)
c. Residences at Rawley Park
B. DEQ Groundwater Permit Modification Update
C. Dove Haven Line Replacement Project Update
D. Billing and O&M Contract RFP
E. Proposed Budget FY26-27 (pages 26-27)
6. Public Comment
ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting – June 17, 2026
Additional Meetings as needed
PUBLIC COMMENT AND
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
General Requirements:
1. The Chair will invite each additional person, other than
Authority members and staff attending the meeting, to make a
comment.
2. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the
record.
4. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to
speak during the Public Comment Period and/or each Public
Hearing item.
5. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Water
Authority, not the audience.
Public Hearing
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MIDDLESEX WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES April 15, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX WATER AUTHORITY HELD IN THE
BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AT 6:00 P.M. ON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026:
Present: Greg Chambers, Chair
William A. Harris
James Reed
Brendan Hefty
Chip England, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Greg Chambers, at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Chambers discussed the appointment of Jim Nagy and Brad Neeson as new board
members, effective July 1.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Chambers opened the floor for public comment.
Hearing none, Mr. Chambers closed public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Chambers asked the board if there were any changes to the consent agenda.
Hearing none, a motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made my Mr. Reed and seconded
by Mr. Harris. All were in favor.
OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mr. Finch reported on operations, noting an average production of 53,000 gallons per
day in March and a total distribution of 158,000 gallons. Mr. Finch shared the SCADA system is
installed and functioning, with minor alarm issues being resolved. Mr. Finch mentioned the
generator contract is in place.
Mr. Finch discussed water sales, noting 22,000 gallons sold last month and typically 30,000-
40,000 gallons during pool season. He reported significant water loss at Grey’s Point, attributing
it to a pressure-reducing valve and a backflow preventer installed within the meter vault. A
routine cross connection control i
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Wetlands Board
Board will hear four wetland permit applications for groin projects and road work.
The Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetland permit applications, including two low‑profile timber groins on Mill Creek, a groin demolition and replacement on the Rappahannock River, and repaving and drainage work on Stove Point Road. After the hearing the board will discuss a 2021‑0041 General Permit #2 violation presented by Darlene Davis. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 10, 2026 minutes.
- Application #2025-2708 (CDB Inc. for James A. Hill): construct two low‑profile timber groins at Mill Creek, Tax Map Parcel 30D-4-5, 55 Hillview Lane.
- Application #2025-2767 (Delta Marine Construction, LLC for David Hodgkins): demolish existing 58' groin and construct a new 58' low‑profile groin at Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel 40-86-10, 193 Riverbank Drive.
- Application #2026-0014 (Stove Point Improvement c/o Scott Brannan): repave 625' of Stove Point Road and replace a 4" drainage pipe with an 8" pipe on parcels 40‑387, 388, 50‑A & B1, 49A, addresses 1087 & 1215 Fishing Bay Road, 50, 66, & 78 Ruark’s Lane.
- Application #2026-0037 (CDB, Inc. for James A. Hill): construct one low‑profile groin at Mill Creek, Tax Map Parcel 30D-5-15A, 95 Hillview Lane.
- New Business: presentation of General Permit #2 violation (2021‑0041) by Darlene Davis, including pictures and RPA Modification Permit.
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
April 14, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – March 10, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2025-2708 submitted by CDB Inc. on behalf of James A. Hill. This request is to
construct 2 low -profile timber groins within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is
located on Mill Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 30D-4-5. 55 Hillview Lane
B. Wetlands Application # 2025 -2767 submitted by Delta Marine Construction, LLC on behalf of David
Hodgkins. This request is to demo and dispose existing 58' low -profile groin. Construct one groin 58'
low-profile within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is located on the
Rappahannock River, at Tax Map Parcel # 40-86-10. 193 Riverbank Drive
C. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0014 submitted by Stove Point Improvement c/o Scott Brannan. This
request is for repaving of 625' of Stove Point Road and replacement of a 4" drainage pipe to an 8"
drainage pipe within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is located on Fishing Bay,
at Tax Map Parcel # 40 -387, 388, 50 -A & B1, 49A. 1087 & 1215 Fishing Bay Road. 50, 66, & 78
Ruark’s Lane.
D. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0037 submitted by CDB, INC. on behalf of James A. Hill. This request is
to construct one low -profile groin within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Economic Development Authority
EDA authorizes $150,000 Preservation Trust Fund application for kayak park
The Economic Development Authority considered remote participation and approved the agenda and minutes. It discussed tourism updates, the treasurer's report, and old business items such as the office lease amendment and FY 26‑27 budget draft. New business included a $5,000 sponsorship request for the Deltaville July 4 fireworks, revenue options for leasing EDA land for the Norris bridge project, and a motion to submit a $150,000 Preservation Trust Fund application for the Project Access kayak park. The board also reviewed a GO Virginia grant application for a marine industries feasibility study.
- Authorization to submit a $150,000 Preservation Trust Fund application for Project Access Kayak Park
- Consideration of a $5,000 sponsorship request for Deltaville Community Association July 4 fireworks
- Approval of EDA office lease amendment to include 44 Oaks Landing Road
- Revenue options: lease of 5‑10 acres for Norris bridge project and proposal for a small business tax percentage
- Consideration of GO Virginia Region 6 Planning Grant application for Marine Industries Commerce Park feasibility study
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✓ Decided: EDA approved $5,000 fireworks grant for Deltaville celebration
The board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It authorized a one‑time $5,000 contribution to the Deltaville Community Association for a July 4 fireworks show, with two members abstaining. The board also approved submitting the Go Virginia Region 6 planning grant application. A closed session was held to discuss the Executive Director’s performance review.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 9 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 fireworks contribution (unanimous roll call, Mr. Crittenden and Mr. Heyman abstained)
- Approved submission of Go Virginia Region 6 planning grant application (unanimous roll call)
- Approved moving to closed meeting to discuss Executive Director performance (unanimous)
- Approved ending closed meeting and returning to open session (unanimous)
- Adopted Standing Resolution 1 certifying no other closed‑meeting business (roll call approval)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – Safe Harbor Marinas – Update on Property Improvements Plans in Middlesex
7. Treasurer’s Report – February
8. Old Business
A. Project Access Update – BUILD/PTF Applications - Mr. Webre & Mr. Heyman (See Reference
copies at end of Agenda Package)
B. Event Sponsorship Request – July 4th Fireworks – Deltaville Community Association –
Consideration of Approval
C. Revenue Options for EDA – Mr. Webre
D. EDA Budget FY 26-27 Proposed Draft
9. New Business
A. GO Virginia Region 6 Planning Grant Application – Marine Industries Commerce Park and
Workforce Training Facilities & Services Feasibility Study – Consideration of Approval to submit
application - Mr. Funkhouser
10. Reports/Information
A. BOS/EDA Steering Committee Meeting – No Meetings
B. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman & Mr. Webre
ii. Aquaculture/Agriculture/Forestry Industries – Mr. Crittenden & Mr. McMinn
iii. Business & Community Development – Mr. Anzivino & Ms. Holmes
iv. Workfo
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THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
Gerald Crittenden
Doug McMinn
Joe Heyman
Jean Hallie-Holmes
Anton Webre
Absent: James Reed, Vice-Chairman
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The April 13, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman asked for any changes to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion was made by Ms.
Holmes to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. McMinn and approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman noted the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting had been provided in the
previously provided Board package . Hearing no changes, a motion to adopt the minutes was made
by Ms. Holmes, seconded by Mr. McMinn and approved unanimously.
TOURISM/MARKETING REPORT
Ms. Law provided an update on the tourism marketing efforts, mentioning a successful Rising Tide
business networking event with positive feedback from attendees. The business directory has 26
submissions, and an audit of Google Maps shows 123 businesses from Jamaica to Urbanna. Ms.
Law noted she is trying to catalog those, and then she will go back and gather the information from
them. The job opportunities Fac
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Commission will consider a Comprehensive Plan amendment to create MWA service districts.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #2024-06 to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Water and Wastewater Facilities section and establish Middlesex Water Authority service district areas. The commission will also initiate text amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 7-1 Vacation of Boundary Lines) and the Zoning Ordinance (Section 15-4 Architectural Projections). An organizational meeting will be held to nominate and elect officers and set future meeting dates.
- Ordinance Amendment #2024-06 – Comprehensive Plan amendment to establish MWA service districts
- Subdivision Ordinance text amendment to Section 7-1 Vacation of Boundary Lines
- Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Section 15-4 Architectural Projections
- Brief discussion of Screening
- Nomination and election of officers; set regular meeting schedule
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
04/09/2026
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. Organizational Meeting
A. Nomination and Election of Officers
B. Establishment of Regular Monthly Meeting Date, Time and Place
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes – December 11, 2025
4. Public Hearings
1. Ordinance Amendment #2024-06, initiated by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
As part of an overall Comprehensive Plan review and revision, the purpose of this amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan is for the establishment of Middlesex Water Authority (MWA) Service District
Areas within the County by amending the Water and Wastewater Facilities section of the Plan.
5. Old Business
5. New Business
a) Subdivision Ordinance initiation for a text amendment to Section 7-1 Vacation of Boundary
Lines. The amendment is for the purpose of amending the section to reconcile with Code of
Virginia.
b) Zoning Ordinance initiation for text amendment to Section 15-4 Architectural Projections.
c) Brief discussion of Screening.
6. Planning Director’s Report
Department Activity Report
8. Committee Report
9. Adjournment
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
PROCEDURES FOR CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
ON PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS
Per the by -laws of the Planning Commission, the following procedures shall be utilized for all
public hearings:
1. No person may address the Commission unless recognized by the Chairman.
2.
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Middlesex County to hold public hearing on proposed Noise Control Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding a new Noise Control Ordinance. The board will also discuss a water code ordinance, a UMVFD fee waiver, and budget supplement requests.
- Public hearing for proposed Noise Control Ordinance
- Water Code Ordinance discussion
- UMVFD Fee Waiver
- FY25 Audit Budget Supplement Request 2026-011
- EDA discussion regarding Build Project Access and lease of County Offices
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✓ Decided: Board approves school budget supplement and consent agenda
The Board approved the consent agenda, which covered $615,977.69 in disbursements and $560,416.92 in payroll. It also approved a budget supplement request for schools (2026‑10). Both motions passed unanimously. The Board directed the airport manager to explore state grants for airport signage.
- Approved consent agenda, including $615,977.69 disbursements and $560,416.92 payroll (5-0)
- Approved Budget Supplement Request 2026-10 for schools (5-0)
- Directed Airport Manager to seek state grants for airport signage (unanimous)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
April 7, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CAL
L TO ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
3:05 P.M.
a. February 5, 2026 – Department/Agency Presentations Budget Work Session
(pages 3-5)
3:20 P.M.
3:25 P.M.
3:45 P.M.
4:1
5 P.M.
c. Charter Change to the Workforc e Investment Board Member Localities (pages 83-
88)
5:
35 P.M.
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-2)
B. Minutes
b. March 3, 2026 Regular Board Meeting (pages 6-13)
C. Disbursements (pages 14-33)
D. Payroll (pages 34-37)
E. Recognition Awards (page 38)
a. Ricky Warren (22 years of service)
2. Public Comments
3. Constitutional Officers
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 39-43)
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 44)
4. Agency and Staff Reports
A. VDOT – Lee McKnight (pages 45-46)
B. School Matters – Budget Supplement Request (pages 47-48)
C. Social Services – Report Only (pages 49-50)
D. Reassessment Update – Jason Cowan (pages 51-67)
E. Airport Update – Richard Lewis (pages 68-69)
F. Bay Transit Update – Dina Cunningham
5. Regular Agenda Items
A. Water Code Ordinance Discussion – Heather Lewis (pages 70-73)
B. UMVFD Fee Waiver – Ann Marie Ricardi (page 74)
C. FY25 Audit Budget Supplement Request 2026-011 (pages 75-76)
D. EDA Discussion – Trent Funkhouser
a. Build Project Access (pages 77-78)
b. EDA Lease of County Offices (pages 79-82)
E. Citizen Appointments – Ann Mari
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE,
SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Kevin Gentry, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ms. Ricardi took attendance with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams –
Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present; Supervisor
Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum. Supervisor
Williams led the group in prayer; Ms. Ricardi led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026,
Budget Work Session and March 3, 2026, BOS Regular Meeting; disbursements dated
March 4 , 2026 – April 7 , 2026 numbered 107939-108132, totaling $615,977.69; and
payroll dated March 13, 2026, totaling $560,416.92.
Supervisor Jessie made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented,
which was seconded by Supervisor Crittenden. The following roll call carried the motion
: Supervisor Bill Harris – Aye; Supervi
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board will review the reconciled county budget
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation of the reconciled county budget. Afterward, the board will hold a general discussion on other matters. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Reconciled budget presented to the board
- Other board discussion
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✓ Decided: Board delays local budget approval until state budget is released
The Board reached a consensus to wait for the state budget before approving the local budget. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried with all five supervisors voting aye.
- Delay local budget approval until state budget released (consensus)
- Adjourn meeting (motion carried, 5 ayes)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AG
ENDA
March 26, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CAL
L TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.
1. R
econciled budget presented to the board 9:05 A.M.
2. Other Board Discussion 12:05 A.M.
ADJ
OURN
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• T
uesday, April 7, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
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Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES
March 26, 2026
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AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Kevin Gentry, Incoming County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by M s. Ricardi with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams – Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden (late-arrived
at 10:19 a.m.) – Present; Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris –
Present. There was a quorum. Supervisor Williams led the group in prayer; M s. Ricardi
led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Draft Budget Status Update
Mr. Walker provided the board with an update on Bay Transit funding, stating that
they were able to restore level funding to the agency for both buses in response to Board
feedback. He also expressed that the state has delayed budget adoption until their
reconvening on April 23, 2026, to finalize negotiations. These discussions will have the
greatest impact on funding for public s
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Electoral Board
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice-Chair
Barbara C. Cockrell
Secretary
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Melissa D. Welch
Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Chief Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Deputy Registrar
Notice of Meeting
Date: March 18 , 20 2 6
Time: 9 :3 0 A. M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
NOTE: Logic and Accuracy t esting of the v oting e quipment used for Election Day Voting will
begin at 9:30. Immediately following, this meeting will be opened to the public and commence .
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. General Registrar Report
4. New Business
a. Organization
5. Old Business
6. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Mon Mar 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to hear two CBPA pool setback exceptions
The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) district pool setback exception requests. One request (CBPA Exception No. 2026-01) seeks a 26.5‑foot reduction from the 100‑foot resource protection area at 1621 Stampers Bay Road, Hartfield. The second (CBPA Exception No. 2026-03) seeks a 47.1‑foot reduction at 42 Waterford Drive, Urbanna. Staff has recommended denial of the 2026‑01 exception.
- CBPA Exception No. 2026-01: 26.5‑ft setback reduction for a pool at 1621 Stampers Bay Road, Hartfield (Tax Map Parcel #43-25B)
- CBPA Exception No. 2026-03: 47.1‑ft setback reduction for a pool and apron at 42 Waterford Drive, Urbanna (Tax Map Parcel #19-16-48)
- Staff recommendation to deny CBPA Exception No. 2026-01
- Public hearing procedures for applicant presentations and public comments
- Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting
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Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Hwy, Saluda VA 23149
Monday March 16, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
I. Call to order.
II. Approval of the Minutes, Tuesday January 20, 2026
III. Public Hearing
1. CBPA Exception No. 2026 -01 submitted by Bay Design Group C/O Patrick Sims, requesting an
exception to Zoning Ordinance Article 4A, Section 4A -4-A.4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation
(CBP) District for the encroachment into the 100’ Buffer for a proposed pool. The application
requests a Twenty -Six and Five Tenths (26.5) foot exception from the minimum One Hundred
(100) foot Resource Protection Area (RPA) setback requirement of Zoning Ordinance Section
4A-7, Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District. The property for which the exception is
requested is located at 1621 Stampers Bay Road, Hartfield, VA 23071; it is further identified as
Tax Map Parcel # 43-25B in the Pinetop Magisterial District.
2. CBPA Exception No. 2026-03 submitted by Bay Design Group C/O Lance Shores, requesting an
exception to Zoning Ordinance Article 4A, Section 4A -4-A.4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation
(CBP) District for the encroachment into the 100’ Buffer for a proposed pool and pool apron.
The application requests a Forty-Seven and One Tenth (47.1) foot exception from the minimum
One Hundred (100) foot Resource Protection Area (RPA) setback requirement of Zoning
Ordinance Section 4A -7, Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District. Th
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold organizational meeting and discuss water facilities
The Planning Commission will elect officers and establish a regular meeting schedule. The body will also discuss a draft revision to the Comprehensive Plan regarding water and wastewater facilities.
- Subdivision Ordinance text amendment initiation for Section 7-1 Vacation of Boundary Lines
- Zoning Ordinance text amendment initiation for Section 15-4 Architectural Projections
- Review of Comprehensive Plan section on water and wastewater facilities (discussion only)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
03/12/2026
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. Organizational Meeting
A. Nomination and Election of Officers
B. Establishment of Regular Monthly Meeting Date, Time and Place
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes – December 11, 2025
4. Public Hearings
No applications
5. Old Business
5. New Business
a) Subdivision Ordinance initiation for a text amendment to Section 7-1 Vacation of Boundary
Lines. The amendment is for the purpose of amending the section to reconcile with Code of
Virginia.
b) Zoning Ordinance initiation for text amendment to Section 15-4 Architectural Projections.
c) Review and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan section that addresses current water and
wastewater facilities. (Discussion only. No action will be taken at this time.)
6. Planning Director’s Report
Department Activity Report
8. Committee Report
9. Adjournment
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
PROCEDURES FOR CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
ON PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS
Per the by -laws of the Planning Commission, the following procedures shall be utilized for all
public hearings:
1. No person may address the Commission unless recognized by the Chairman.
2. Comments shall be directed to the Commission – not to the audience or the applicant.
3. Each person who desires to address the Commission shall be allowed three (3) minutes to
present written and/or oral comments, except that
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Wetlands Board
Board hears two wetland revetment projects on Wilton Creek
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on two applications submitted by Bayshore Design, LLC. Application #2026-0259 proposes rip‑rap sills, beach nourishment, vegetation plantings, a coir log sill, and a 276‑foot revetment at 313 Indian Cove Road. Application #2026-0262 proposes a 502‑foot rip‑rap revetment at 253 Indian Cove Road. The board will consider comments before deciding on the projects.
- Application #2026-0259: 20' and 86' rip‑rap sills, beach nourishment, vegetation plantings, 48' coir log sill, and 276' rip‑rap revetment at 313 Indian Cove Road (Tax Map Parcel #43‑1‑2E).
- Application #2026-0262: 502' rip‑rap revetment at 253 Indian Cove Road (Tax Map Parcel #43‑1‑1A & 10‑2).
- Public hearing procedures allow individual speakers up to 3 minutes and group speakers up to 12 minutes.
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
March 10, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – February 10, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0259 submitted by Bayshore Design, LLC on behalf of
William J. Barnes. This request is to construct 20' and 86' rip rap sills with beach
nourishment and wetlands vegetation plantings, install 48' of coir log sill to stabilize
beach nourishment area at gap of the 2 sills, and construct a 276' rip rap revetment
along the toe of eroding, tall, wooded North facing bank within the Wetlands Board’s
jurisdiction. The proposed project is located on Wilton Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 43 -
1-2E. 313 Indian Cove Road
B. Wetlands Application # 2026 -0262 submitted by Bayshore Design, LLC on behalf of
Edwin S. Borman. This request is to construct a 502' Rip Rap Revetment along the toe
of eroding, tall, wooded North facing bank within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction.
The proposed project is located on Wilton Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 43 -1-1A & 10-2.
253 Indian Cove Road
V. Old Business:
VI. New Business:
VII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Presentation by Applicant.
3. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
A. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
B. Each speaker or
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Board approves contract for Blue Catfish GO Virginia grant with VA Tech
The Economic Development Authority will vote on several items, including remote Zoom participation, a $5,000 sponsorship for the VA250 event, a $40,000 commitment for the Broad Creek BUILD grant, and a $9,700 expense for a Project Access joint permit application. The board also authorizes the Executive Director to sign the Blue Catfish GO Virginia contract with VA Tech. Additional discussion covers a $900,000 funding gap for the Rawley Park workforce housing project and deferral of the EDA office lease.
- Approve $5,000 contribution to sponsor VA250 speaker events and gala
- Approve $40,000 commitment for BUILD grant for Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access project
- Authorize Executive Director to sign contract for Blue Catfish GO Virginia grant with VA Tech
- Approve $9,700 expense for Project Access JPA application ($7,500) and wetland delineation ($2,200)
- Discuss $900,000 additional funding needed for Rawley Park workforce housing (24 units)
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✓ Decided: EDA authorized $150,000 grant application and bridge land lease negotiations
The board approved the office lease and authorized the chairman to sign it. It also gave Anton Weber authority to negotiate a lease of a 10‑acre parcel for the Norris bridge project. Members unanimously approved submitting a Preservation Trust Fund application for about $150,000. Additional routine items such as the agenda, minutes, treasurer report and several closed‑meeting motions were also approved.
- Approved EDA office lease and authorized chairman to sign and forward to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
- Authorized Anton Weber to negotiate lease of 10‑acre parcel for Norris bridge project (unanimous)
- Authorized submission of Preservation Trust Fund application for approx $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda by acclamation
- Adopted January 12 minutes unanimously
- Accepted treasurer report as presented (unanimous)
- Moved to closed meeting to discuss personnel; approved unanimously
- Approved standing resolution confirming no other business was discussed in closed meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – None Scheduled
7. Treasurer’s Report – February
8. Old Business
B. Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project – BUILD Application - Mr. Webre
C. Marine/Business Park Advisory Committee - Mr. Anzivino & Mr. Funkhouser
D. EDA Office Lease – Consideration of Approval – Mr. Funkhouser
E. VRS Insurance Coverage Options – Event Sponsorships, Kayak Rentals, Project Access – Mr.
Funkhouser
F. EDA Budget FY 26-27 Proposed Draft
9. New Business
A. Event Sponsorship Request – July 4th Fireworks – Deltaville Community Association – Mr.
Crittenden and Mr. Funkhouser
B. Revenue Options for EDA – Mr. Webre
C. Project Access Kayak Park – Consideration of Authorization to Submit Application to
Preservation Trust Fund - Mr. Heyman
10. Reports/Information
A. BOS/EDA Steering Committee Meeting – No Meetings
B. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman & Mr. Webre
ii. Aquaculture/Agriculture/Forestry Industries – Mr. Crittenden & Mr. McMinn
iii. Business & C
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THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
Gerald Crittenden
Doug McMinn
Joe Heyman
Anton Webre
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The March 9, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:01 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman asked for any changes to the agenda. Hearing none, the agenda was approved by
acclamation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman noted the minutes of the J anuary 12" meeting in the agenda package and asked if
there were any changes to such minutes. Hearing no changes, a motion to adopt the minutes was
made by Mr. Heyman, seconded by Mr. Webre and approved unanimously.
TOURISM/MARKETING REPORT
Ms. Law discusses the Rising Tide Business Appreciation Event, noting 30 RSVPs and ongoing
social media advertising. A presentation highlighting EDA resources will be distributed to
attendees.
Ms. Law noted the Explore Middlesex app is being expanded to include more businesses, with
over 25 registrations so far. She noted that a Google form has been sent via email to those on
internal email lists and shared across social media pages to request people submit business
information. She also noted a new Facebook group for
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board will consider a resolution to request a special election
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will consider Resolution R-2026-003, a special election request presented by Heather Lewis. They will also vote on Budget Supplement Request FY2026-010 to appropriate funds for an Animal Friendly Tag. The meeting includes approval of the consent agenda items such as minutes, disbursements, payroll, recognition awards, and the appointment of a new County Administrator. Additional items include a draft ordinance for golf carts on Lover’s Lane and citizen appointments to the Water Authority.
- Resolution R-2026-003 – Special Election Request – Heather Lewis
- Budget Supplement Request FY2026-010 – appropriate funds for Animal Friendly Tag
- Approval of Consent Agenda (agenda, minutes, disbursements, payroll, recognition awards, appointment of new County Administrator)
- Golf Cart Draft Ordinance – Lover’s Lane
- Citizen appointment: Jim Nagy to Water Authority (effective 7/1/26) and vacancy notices for BZA and Wetlands districts
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
March 3, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL T
O ORDER 3:00 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
3:05 P.M
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3:20 P.M
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3:25 P.M
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1. Resolution R-2026-003 – Special Election Request – Heather Lewis (page 63)
3:45
P.M.
4:15 P.M.
A. Budget Supplement Request FY2026-010, Appropriate Funds for Animal Friendly Tag
4:25 P.M
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1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-2)
B. Minutes
1. January 8, 2026 BOS Work Session (pages 3-6)
2. January 15, 2026 BOS Kick–Off Work Session (pages 7-9)
3. February 3, 2026 BOS Regular Meeting (pages 10-18)
4. February 10, 2026 BOS/ School Board Joint Meeting (pages 19-23)
C. Disbursements (pages 24-42)
D. Payroll (pages 43-46)
E. Recognition Awards (page 47)
a. Glenn Nix – Retirement
F. Resolution R-2026-002, Appointment – New County Administrator
- Heat her Lewis (pages 48-56)
2. Public Comments
3. Constitutional Officers
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 57-61 )
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 62)
C. Sheriff’s Office
2. Body Camera Update – Major Sampson
4. Agency and Staff Reports
A. VDOT – Report Only (pages 64-65)
B. School Matters – No Report
C. Social Services – Report Only (pages 66-67)
D. Enterprise Fleet Management – Lease Vehicle Program Presentation
– Morgan Anderson
E. Airport Update – Virginia Airport Economic Impact Study – Steven Smiley
5. Regular Agenda Items
- Ann Marie Ricardi (page 68)
B. C
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Electoral Board
Electoral Board to set canvass time and assign election officers
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss election planning, including setting the canvass time and assigning officers of the election.
- Logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Set Canvass time
- Officer of Election Assignments
- Election Training
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice-Chair
Barbara C. Cockrell
Secretary
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Melissa D. Welch
Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Chief Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Deputy Registrar
Notice of Meeting
Date: February 24 , 20 2 6
Time: 9 :3 0 A. M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
NOTE: Logic and Accuracy t esting of the v oting e quipment used for Early/Absentee Voting will
begin at 9:30. Immediately following, this meeting will be opened to the public and commence .
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. General Registrar Report
4. New Business
a. Election Planning
i. Set Canvass time
ii. Officer of Election Assignments
iii. Training
5. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Tue Feb 24, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board reviews revenue projections and budget alignment requests
The Board will hear a presentation from Commissioner of Revenue Mae Diggs. It will review preliminary county revenue projections and examine agency and department budget alignment requests that support the Board’s strategic budget goals. The meeting will also include other board discussion.
- Commissioner of Revenue presentation – Mae Diggs (BPOL)
- Preliminary county revenue projections
- Preliminary budget alignment requests from agencies and departments
- Other board discussion
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✓ Decided: Board reschedules March 5 budget session and adjourns meeting
The Board decided to move the March 5 budget work session to a later date in March after discussing the need for additional state funding information. They also adopted the motion to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously. No formal votes were taken on the budget options presented.
- Moved March 5 budget work session to a later date in March (agreement)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
February 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.
1. Commissioner of Revenue – BPOL – Mae Diggs 9:05 A. M.
2. Preliminary County Revenue Projections 9:35 A.M.
3. Preliminary Budget alignment Agency and Department requests 10:00 A.M.
with the Board’s Strategic Budget Goals and Objectives
4. Other Board Discussion 11:00 A.M.
ADJOURN
Next Meeting Date:
March 3, 2026
BOS Regular Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET WORK SESSION
February 24, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Hammond took attendance, with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams—
present; Supervisor Bill Harris —present; Supervisor Crittenden —present; Supervisor
Jessie—present; and Chairman Don Harris—present. The prayer was led by Supervisor
Williams, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Hammond.
Business License (BPOL) Tax Cap Discussion
Mrs. Diggs explained the current Business, Professional, and Occupational
License tax (BPOL) ordinance, which places a $7,500 cap on the amount any business
pays in business license tax, regardless of business type or total gross receipts. Under
the existing structure, once a business reaches the $7,500 threshold, it does not pay
additional tax even if gross receipts increase.
She clarified that removing the cap would require
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Middlesex Water Authority
Board will consider the draft FY 26‑27 water authority budget
The Middlesex Water Authority board will review and discuss the draft proposed budget for fiscal year 2026‑27. It will also receive updates on system extensions at Rosegill, Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens) and Residences at Rawley Park, and hear a permit modification update from the DEQ. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment, consent agenda approvals, and financial reports for FY26.
- Review of FY26 budget projection and amendment
- Discussion of Draft Proposed Budget FY26‑27
- System extensions updates: Rosegill, Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens), Residences at Rawley Park
- DEQ Groundwater Permit Modification Update
- Consent agenda: approval of October 15, 2025 minutes and FY26 financials
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✓ Decided: Board approved FY26 budget amendment to increase IT and engineering expenses
The board approved the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to amend the adopted FY26 budget was approved, adding $12,000 to IT and $20,000 to engineering costs. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
- Approved FY26 budget amendment: +$12,000 IT, +$20,000 engineering (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
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AGENDA
February 18, 2026
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Public Comment
2. Chair and Board Member Comments
3. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes – October 15, 2025 (pages 3-6)
B. FY26 Financials – through January 2026 (pages 7-16)
4. Reports from Officers and Staff
A. Operations Update – Robert Finch
B. Executive Director Update – Chip England
a. Connection Fee Collections Update (page 17)
b. System Billing and Usage Summary (pages 18-22)
c. Billing Adjustments / Abatement Summary (page 23)
d. FY26 Budget – Projection, Amendment (page 24)
e. Draft Proposed Budget FY26-27 (pages 25-26)
5. Unfinished/New Business
A. System Extensions Updates
a. Rosegill
b. Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens)
c. Residences at Rawley Park
B. DEQ Groundwater Permit Modification Update
6. Public Comment
ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting – April 15, 2026
Additional Meetings as needed
PUBLIC COMMENT AND
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
General Requirements:
1. The Chair will invite each additional person, other than
Authority members and staff attending the meeting, to make a
comment.
2. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the
record.
4. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to
speak during the Public Comment Period and/or each Public
Hearing item.
5. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Water
Authority, not the audience.
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Chair opens the H
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MIDDLESEX WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES February 18, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX WATER AUTHORITY HELD IN THE
BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AT 6:00 P.M. ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026:
Present: Greg Chambers, Chair
Janet Riggs
William A. Harris
Carlton Revere
Brendan Hefty
Chip England, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Greg Chambers, at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Chambers opened the floor for public comment.
Hearing none, Mr. Chambers closed public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Chambers asked the board if there were any changes to the consent agenda. Ms.
Riggs corrected a typographical error in the billing adjustments and abatement summary,
clarifying that no action was taken on the request. A motion to approve the Consent Agenda
was made my Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Reed. All were in favor.
OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mr. Finch reported on the weather event, mentioning a problem with a clay valve at
Deltaville that froze and the issue was fixed. Mr. Finch shared information on water loss, noting
a substantial loss in the last two months of the year and the first month of January, with
potential causes including structural fires. He noted that 30.8 million gallons of water were
sold, 35 million gallons of water produced and a loss of 4.4 million gallons. That is 12.5 percent
last two months of the year, and the first month of January. Mr. Finch stated the SCADA system
equipment is in,
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Middlesex County supervisors discuss school budget
The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint work session with the School Board to review Dr. Tracy Seitz's budget proposal and request. The meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at the Historic Courthouse in Saluda.
- Review of School's Budget Proposal and Request
- Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Work Session
- Upcoming Budget Work Sessions scheduled for February 24 and March 5
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✓ Decided: Board approves letter of support for $1.5 M federal public‑safety grant
The Board voted to provide a letter of support for the FY 2027 Community Project Funding grant seeking $1.5 million for public‑safety communications, with all four supervisors and the chairman voting aye. A motion to convene a closed session to discuss County Administrator personnel matters was approved unanimously (5‑0). The Board then unanimously voted to return to open session and subsequently to adjourn the meeting.
- Provide letter of support for FY 2027 Community Project Funding grant (unanimous aye)
- Convene closed session to discuss County Administrator personnel matters (5‑0)
- Return from closed session to open session (unanimous aye)
- Adjourn the meeting (unanimous aye)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Work Session
AGENDA
February 10, 2026
4:30 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL 4:30 P.M.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
1. School’s Budget Proposal and Budget Request - Dr. Tracy Seitz
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 9:00 a .m - BOS Budget Work Session
• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Budget Work Session
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/ SCHOOL BOARD
JOINT BUDGET WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by Mrs. Hammond with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams (late-arrived at 4:52 p.m.)– Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor
Crittenden – Present; Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present.
There was a quorum. A quorum was present for the School Board.
Chairman Don Harris stated that there was one additional item to address before
the school’s presentation.
Mr. Layman addressed the Board regarding a federal earmark request for Public
Safety Communication projects in Middlesex County. He reported that the County is
seeking $1.5 million through the FY2027 Community Project Funding process. He
explained that, if federal funding is received, the project would update equipment at all
three
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Wetlands Board
Wetlands Board to hold public hearing on Sturgeon Creek project
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will meet to review a specific wetlands application. The board will hold a public hearing to determine if the proposed shoreline work is permitted.
- Public hearing for Wetlands Application # 2025-2671 (Vaughn Haywood) at 154 Heritage Point Road
- Proposed installation of 250'X8'X4' rip rap revetment and 2' splash pad on Sturgeon Creek
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
February 10, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the Minutes – January 13, 2026
IV. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2025-2671 submitted by Vaughn Haywood. This request is to
install 250'X8'X4' rip rap revetment channelward and adjacent to existing 4' tall
timber bulkhead, a 2' splash pad over top of bulkhead, and 8'X8' return on each end
of the bulkhead within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project is
located on Sturgeon Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 40-104-29. 154 Heritage Point Road
V. Old Business:
VI. New Business:
VII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Presentation by Applicant.
3. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
A. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
B. Each speaker or individual will be given one opportunity to speak.
C. All comments and/or remarks will be addressed to the Wetlands Board, not to the audience
or the applicant.
D. Comments from individuals – allowed three (3) minutes each.
E. Comments from speaker(s) representing a group:
i. Must represent four (4) or more individuals;
ii. Individuals must stand and acknowledge that they are being represented by the
speaker and that they forfeit their individual time to speak;
iii. Are allowed 1
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Board will consider a contract with Virginia Tech for the Blue Catfish GO grant
The Economic Development Authority will vote on remote participation via Zoom and approve the draft lease for its office space. New business includes discussion of the Blue Catfish GO Virginia Grant contract with Virginia Tech and review of the FY 26‑27 budget draft. The board will also receive updates on the Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project BUILD application and the $150,000 Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant for Project Access.
- Approve remote participation for members via Zoom
- Consider approval of contract with Virginia Tech for the Blue Catfish GO Virginia Grant
- Review and comment on the draft EDA office lease at 44 Oakes Landing Rd.
- Discuss FY 26‑27 budget draft
- Consider $150,000 Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant for Project Access
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✓ Decided: Board approved a $40,000 commitment for the BUILD grant to fund boat‑ramp planning
The Authority unanimously approved a $5,000 contribution to sponsor the VA250 speaker events. It also approved a $40,000 commitment to match the BUILD grant for the Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access boat‑ramp project. A motion was passed to authorize the director to sign the Blue Catfish GO Virginia contract with VA Tech. The board moved to a closed session to evaluate the Executive Director’s performance and then reconvened in open session.
- Approved $5,000 VA250 event sponsorship contribution (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 BUILD grant commitment for boat‑ramp planning (unanimous)
- Authorized director to accept, sign, and deliver Blue Catfish contract to VA Tech (unanimous)
- Moved to closed meeting to discuss Executive Director performance evaluation (roll‑call vote)
- Reopened meeting and adopted Standing Resolution #1 confirming no unauthorized business was discussed (roll‑call vote)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes – January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
6. Guest Speaker – None Scheduled
7. Treasurer’s Reports – November, December, January
8. Old Business
A. VA250 Event Sponsorship Requests – Speakers – Mr. Funkhouser & Ms. Bessida White, VA250
Committee Chair
B. Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project – BUILD Application - Mr. Webre
C. Project Access – Virginia Outdoors Foundation Grant Options - Mr. Heyman
D. Marine/Business Park Advisory Committee - Mr. Anzivino & Mr. Funkhouser
E. EDA Office Lease – Consideration of Approval – Mr. Funkhouser
F. VRS Insurance Coverage Options – Event Sponsorships – Mr. Funkhouser
9. New Business
A. Rawley Park – Workforce Housing Funding Update – Mr. Alan Walker, Bay Aging
B. Blue Catfish GO Virginia Grant – Consideration of Approval of contract with VA Tech – Mr.
Funkhouser
C. EDA Budget FY 26-27 Proposed Draft
10. Reports/Information
A. BOS/EDA Steering Committee Meeting – No Meetings
B. Committee Reports
i. Tourism – Mr. Heyman & Mr. Webre
ii. Aquaculture/Agricu
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THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
Gerald Crittenden
Hallie Holmes
Joe Heyman, Treasurer
Doug McMinn
James Reed, Vice-Chairman
Anton Webre, Secretary
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The February 9, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman asked for any changes to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion to approve the agenda
was made by Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Heyman and approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman noted the minutes from the January 12" meeting. Hearing no changes, a motion to
adopt the minutes was made by Mr. Heyman, seconded by Mr. McMinn and approved
unanimously.
TOURISM/MARKETING REPORT
Ms. Law provided a recap of the recent Restaurant Week event. The event saw significant traction
with paid and non-paid efforts, including social media campaigns and local promotions.
Participating restaurants reported positive results, with some experiencing significant increases in
business. She noted Virginia’s River Realm will hold another “Insider Session” (business
representatives) in April to be hosted in Middlesex as most recent one was hosted in Kilmarn
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Electoral Board
Electoral Board to appoint new officers of election
The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss new business, including the appointment of officers of election. The meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the Courthouse Building.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Appointment of new officers of election
- General Registrar report
- Meeting at 73 Bowden St., Saluda, VA
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758- 4420 FAX : (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Thomas Foley
Chairman
Frances Kenyear
Vice Chairman
Barbara Cockrell
Secretary
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Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Melissa D. Welch
Chief Deputy
Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Notice of Meeting
Date: February 5 , 20 2 6
Time: 1 0 :00 A .M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor Hearing Room, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. General Registrar Report
4. New Business
a. New Officer of Election Appointments
5. Old Business
6. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board reviews budget requests from multiple county agencies
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session to hear budget requests from various county agencies and organizations. Representatives from the Electoral Board & Registrar’s Office, Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation, Commonwealth Attorney, Town of Urbanna, Bay Aging, Bay Transit, and others will present their needs. Additional presentations include the public library, museum, health clinics, a new shelter, YMCA, workforce development board, VDSS, and the Sheriff’s Office. No other agenda items are listed.
- Electoral Board & Registrar’s Office – budget request
- Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation – budget request
- Commonwealth Attorney – budget request
- Town of Urbanna – budget request
- Bay Aging / Bay Transit – budget request
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✓ Decided: Board held budget work session; only procedural motions were approved
The Board of Supervisors conducted a budget work session but did not adopt any budget items. It approved a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0), a motion to return to open session (5-0), and a motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Closed session convened for personnel discussion (5-0)
- Returned to open session (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned (5-0)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Budget Work Session
AGENDA
February 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Budget Requests from Agencies, Organizations, Offices and Departments
1. Electoral Board & Registrar’s Office – Melissa Welch 9:15 a.m.
2. Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation – Meredith Holt 9:30 a.m.
3. Commonwealth Attorney – Mike Hurd 9:45 a.m.
4. Town of Urbanna – Ted Costin 10:00 a.m.
5. Bay Aging/ Bay Transit – Stephanie Hudgins 10:15 a.m.
6. Bay Aging Housing Choice Voucher Program – Tinsley Goad 10:30 a.m.
7. VCE Coop Extension – Frank Long 10:45 a.m.
BREAK 11:00-11:10 A.M.
8. Middlesex Public Library – Carrie Dos Santos 11:10 a.m.
9. Middlesex Museum – Marilyn South 11:25 a.m.
10. Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health 11:40 a.m.
– Amanda Campagnola & Ken Hickman
11. Northern Neck – Middlesex Free Health Clinic – Jean Nelson 11:55 a.m.
12. GUEST Shelter (new) – Linda Hodges 12:10 p.m.
LUNCH 12:25 – 12:45 P.M.
13. YMCA – Sarah Rae 12:50 p.m.
14. Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board – Jackie Davis 1:05 p.m.
15. VDSS – Rebecca Morgan 1:20 p.m.
16. Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff David Bushey 1:50 p.m.
B. Other discussions from the Board
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 4:30 p.m. – BOS Budget Work Session
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – BOS Budget Work
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
1
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD
ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant/ Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. to conduct a budget
work session.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by M s. Ricardi with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams – Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present;
Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris– Present. There was a quorum.
Supervisor Williams led the group in prayer; M rs. Hammond led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
BUDGET REQUEST PRESENTATIONS
The following departments/agencies presented additional information to
accompany their submitted budget requests:
AGENCY PRESENTER
Electoral Board & Registrar’s Office Melissa Welch
Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation Meredith Holt
Commonwealth Attorney Mike Hurd
Town of Urbanna Ted Costin
Bay Aging/Bay Transit Stephanie Hudgins
Bay Aging Housing Choice Voucher Program T
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Middlesex County Board of Supervisors to review noise ordinance draft
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a draft noise ordinance and consider several budget supplement requests. The meeting includes a review of a tree thinning performance agreement for Hummel Airport and the filling of citizen vacancies on the BZA and Wetlands boards.
- Review of draft Noise Ordinance
- Budget Supplement Request FY 2026-007 for Annual Fire Department Aid
- Budget Supplement Request FY 2026-008 for bond counsel / EDA loan
- Budget Supplement Request FY 2026-009 for Tuition Reimbursement
- Tree Thinning Performance Agreement for Hummel Airport
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✓ Decided: Board appointed Kevin E. Gentry as County Administrator effective April 1
The Board approved its consent agenda and appointed Kevin E. Gentry as County Administrator and Clerk to the Board. It adopted a resolution acknowledging the Sheriff’s retirement and directing a special election. The Board also approved a budget supplement for local fire departments and entered, then exited, a closed‑session on property matters.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Appointed Kevin E. Gentry as County Administrator and Clerk (4-1)
- Acknowledged Sheriff’s retirement and directed special election (5-0)
- Approved fire‑department budget supplement FY 2026‑001 (5-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition/disposition (5-0)
- Returned to open session (5-0)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
February 3, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
3:00 P
.M. CALL TO ORDER
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
3:05 P.M.
3:30 P.M.
3:40 P.M.
3:40 P.M.
4:1
0 P.M.
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Agenda (pages 1-2)
B. Minutes
1. January 6, 2026 BOS Regular Meeting (pages 3-13)
C. Disbursements (pages 14-41)
D. Payroll (pages 42-46 )
E. Resolution of Appreciation – Dave Cryer (page 47)
F. Recognition Awards (pages 48-50)
a. John Boyd
b. Wesley Dolezal
2. Public Comments
3. Constitutional Officers
A. Treasurer – Report Only (pages 51-55 )
B. Commissioner of the Revenue – Report Only (page 56)
4. Agency and Staff Reports
A. VDOT – Report Only (pages 57-58)
B. School Matters – No Report - Dr. Tracy Seitz
C. Social Services – Report Only (pages 59-60)
D. Planning – Annual Update – Dave Kretz (pages 61-63)
E. Emergency Service – Resolution R 2026-001, Ratification of the Declaration of
Local Emergency - (pages 64-65)
5. Regular Agenda Items
A. VA250 Committee Sponsorship Request – Trent Funkhouser (pages 66-73)
B. B
udget Supplement Request FY 2026-007, Annual Fire Department Aid (pages 74-75)
C. Budget S
upplement Request FY 2026-008, bond counsel / EDA loan
– A
nn Marie Ricardi (pages 76-78)
D. B
udget Supplement Request FY 2026-009, Tuition Reimbursement (page 79)
E. S
urplus Items – Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 80-81)
F. C
itizen Appointments – Ann Marie Ricardi (page
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 3, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 , IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Hammond took attendance with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams –
Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present; Supervisor
Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum. Supervisor
Williams led the group in prayer; Mrs. Hammond led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the January 8, 2026 BOS
Work Session, January 15, 2026 BOS Kick -off Session, February 3, BOS Regular
Meeting, and February 10, 2026 BOS/School Board Joint Meeting; disbursements dated
February 4, 2026 – March 3, 2026, numbered 107601-107780, totaling $946,224.49; and
payroll dated February 15, 2026, totaling $562,630.96.
Supervisor Jessie made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented,
which was seconded by Supervis
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Electoral Board
Middlesex County Electoral Board to meet January 20
The Electoral Board will meet to organize the board and discuss the budget. The meeting includes a report from the General Registrar.
- Electoral Board Organization
- Budget discussion
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County O f Middlesex
Office of the Electoral Board
Voter Registraton Office
105 Bowden ST
Saluda, VA 23149
Phone: (804) 758-4420 FAX: (804) 758-3950
E-Mail:
[email protected] WEB: http://www.co.middlesex.va.us/registrar.htm
Electoral Board
Frances Kenyear
Member
Thomas Foley
Vice Chairman
Barbara Cockrell
Secretary
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Director of Elections
& General Registrar
Melissa D. Welch
Chief Deputy
Registrar
Hope E. Nelson
Deputy Registrar
Alva F. Bray
Notice of Meeting
Date: January 20 , 20 2 6
Time: 1 1 :00 A .M.
Location: Courthouse Building - 1 st Floor Hearing Room, 73 Bowden St., Saluda, Virginia
Middlesex County Electoral Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. General Registrar Report
4. New Business
a. Electoral Board Organization
5. Old Business
a. Budget
6. Adjournment
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE
Tue Jan 20, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board will hear variance for 412 Gillim Road and CBP exception for 357 Sun Beau Circle
The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two applications: a variance request for a 13.05‑foot reduction of the 25‑foot corner‑yard setback at 412 Gillim Road, Deltaville, and a Chesapeake Bay Preservation exception for a 41.1‑foot reduction of the 100‑foot buffer for a pool, decking and walkway at 357 Sun Beau Circle, Urbanna. The meeting also includes an organizational session to nominate and elect officers, a secretary, and to set the regular monthly meeting date, time, and place. The Board will approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting.
- Variance Application No. 2025‑06: 13.05‑foot reduction of 25‑foot corner‑yard setback at 412 Gillim Road, Deltaville (Tax Map Parcel #41-42-2)
- CBPA Exception No. 2025‑33: 41.1‑foot reduction of 100‑foot buffer for pool area at 357 Sun Beau Circle, Urbanna (Tax Map Parcel #14-6-2)
- Nomination and election of Board officers
- Nomination and election of Secretary
- Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting
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✓ Decided: Board approves variance and CBPA exception for 140 Circle Drive property
The Board of Zoning Appeals elected its officers for 2026 and set a regular meeting schedule. It unanimously approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. The Board approved both a side‑yard variance and a Chesapeake Bay Preservation exception for 140 Circle Drive, each by a 3‑yes vote.
- Charles Townes unanimously elected Chairman
- Jackie Taylor elected Vice‑Chairman
- Marc Longest elected Secretary
- Monthly meetings set for third Monday at 6:00 p.m. – unanimous vote
- Minutes of Dec 15 2025 meeting approved – unanimous vote
- Approved Variance Application #2025‑05 (9‑ft side‑yard variance) – vote 3‑yes
- Approved CBPA Exception #2025‑30 (20‑ft buffer exception) – vote 3‑yes
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Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Hwy, Saluda VA 23149
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
I. Call to order.
II. Organizational Meeting
1. Nomination and election of officers.
2. Nomination and election of Secretary.
3. Establishment of Regular Monthly Meeting Date, Time, and Place.
III. Approval of the Minutes, Monday, December 15, 2025
IV. Public Hearing
1. Variance Application No. 2025 -06 submitted by Tara M. & David E. Hunter. The application
request is for a Thirteen and Five Hundredths (13.05) foot variance from the minimum Twenty -
Five (25’) foot Corner Yard setback requirement of Zoning Ordinance Article 9, Section 9 -5.2,
Residential (R) District. The purpose of the variance is an administrative variance was granted
for 12.5 and the house was placed at 11.99 & 11.95’. The property for which the variance is
requested is located at 412 Gillim Road, Deltaville, VA 23043; it is further identified as Tax Map
Parcel # 41-42-2 in the Pinetop Magisterial District.
2. CBPA Exception No. 2025 -33 submitted by Raymond E. Boehling, Jr., requesting an exception to
Zoning Ordinance Article 4A, Section 4A -4-A.4, Chesapeake Bay Preservation (CBP) District for
the encroachment into the 100’ Buffer for a proposed pool, decking, and walkway. The
application requests a Forty -One and One Tenth (41.1) foot exception from the minimum One
Hundred (100) foot Resource Protection Area (RPA) set
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Minutes May 19, 2014
1
AT A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS HELD ON Monday January 20, 2026, IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: Charles Townes
Theodore Kenyear
Jackie Taylor
Absent: Ryan Ingram
Marc Longest – Environmental Planner and Codes Compliance Officer
Jody Collier – Office Manager, Community Development/Building
CALL TO ORDER
Marc Longest called the January 20, 2026, meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Nomination and Election of Chairman
Ms. Taylor nominated Mr. Townes for the office of Chairman of the BZA.
On a motion by M s. Taylor, seconded by M r. Kenyear, Charles Townes was nominated and
unanimously elected Chairman for calendar year 2026.
B. Nomination and Election of Vice-Chairman
On a motion by Mr. Townes, seconded by M r. Kenyear, Ms. Taylor was elected Vice Chairman
for calendar year 2026.
C. Nomination and Election Secretary
On a motion by Mr. Townes, seconded by Ms. Taylor, Mr. Longest was elected Secretary for the
calendar year 2026.
D. Establishment of Meeting Time & Date
On a motion by Mr. Townes, seconded by M s. Taylor, the Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously
voted to have the monthly meeting date on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m., in the
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Ms. Taylor, second
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board reviews budget request notebooks and preliminary expenditures
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will review the budget request notebooks that have been distributed to its members. The County Administrator and staff will present a summary of preliminary department expenditure requests. The Board will also discuss any additional items related to the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- Review of budget request notebooks
- Presentation of preliminary department expenditure requests by County Administrator and staff
- Discussion of other budget-related items
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✓ Decided: Board denies staff‑bonus use of surplus funds, suggests return to King William County
The Board unanimously voted no on the request to use surplus carryover funds for staff bonuses, recommending the money be returned to King William County. The County Administrator presented preliminary budget information and said a detailed revenue and expense discussion will occur at the February 5 budget work session. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Denied request to use surplus funds for staff bonuses (unanimous no vote)
- Suggested returning surplus funds to King William County
- Motion to adjourn carried (aye votes from Bill Harris, Crittenden, Jessie, Williams, Chairman Harris)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
January 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse
Saluda, Virginia
BUDGET KICK-OFF MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 9:00 A. M.
ROLL CALL
1. Budget request notebooks given to Board of Supervisors
2. Preliminary Expenditures (Department Requests) summarized to Board by County
Administrator and Staff
3. Other items for Board discussion
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:00 p.m. BOS Regular Meeting
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 9:00 a.m. BOS Work Session – Agencies, Organizations, Officers, and Departments
present budget requests to BOS
(Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUDGET KICK – OFF
JANUARY 15, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by Mrs. Hammond with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams – Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present;
Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present.
Mr. Walker presented a memorandum regarding a request from the Director of the
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Services program to use surplus
carryover funds to provide staff bonuses. He explained that the memo outlined how other
participating localities had addressed similar surplus funds and noted that most
jurisdictions had approved the proposed use of the funds, with a few exceptions. Mr.
Walker asked the Board to review the memor andum before seeking guidance from the
Board. After some discussion, the Board unanimously voted no on t
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Wetlands Board
Board holds public hearing on two wetland permit applications
The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will conduct a public hearing on two wetland applications. Application #2025-2352, submitted by Mary Barron, proposes groins, a bulkhead and a spur at Fishing Bay (Tax Map Parcel #46-4-35/38 & 46-5-37/40/42, 470 & 471 Stove Point Road). Application #2025-2519, submitted by Marine Permits, LLC for Bethpage Campground, proposes new piers at Robinson Creek (Tax Map Parcel #19-4-1, 679 Browns Lane). The meeting also includes an organizational election of officers and approval of the December 9, 2025 minutes.
- Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025-2352 (groins, bulkhead, spur) at Fishing Bay, 470 & 471 Stove Point Road
- Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025-2519 (pier installations) at Robinson Creek, 679 Browns Lane
- Organizational meeting to elect officers
- Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting
- Invocation, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment
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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved two wetland development applications
The Wetlands Board elected Chris Brewington as Chairman and Monica Sanders as Vice Chairman for 2026, each unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting unanimously. Two wetland permit applications (2025-2352 and 2025-2519) were approved as submitted with three‑year time frames, the first with a mitigation condition. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Elected Chris Brewington Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Monica Sanders Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Wetlands Application #2025-2352 with 3‑year term and mitigation condition (unanimous)
- Approved Wetlands Application #2025-2519 with 3‑year term (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Meeting Agenda
Board Room, Historic Courthouse – Saluda, Virginia
January 13, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
Call to Order
I. Invocation
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Organizational Meeting (Election of Officers)
IV. Approval of the Minutes – December 9, 2025
V. Public Hearing
A. Wetlands Application # 2025 -2352 submitted by Mary Barron. This request is to
install two 48' low -profile groins with 16' spur on each side. Replace existing 287'
bulkhead channelward with new 287' vinyl bulkhead, and replace groin under
proposed pier adding a 20' spur within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The
proposed project is located on Fishing Bay, at Tax Map Parcel # 46 -4-35/38 & 46 -5-
37/40/42. 470 & 471 Stove Point Road
B. Wetlands Application # 2025 -2519 submitted by Marine Permits, LLC on behalf of
Bethpage Campground C/O Ryan Major. This request is to install new 5'4"X538'
pier with associated finger piers Dock E and install 5'4"X732' pier with associated
finger piers Dock A within the Wetlands Board’s jurisdiction. The proposed project
is located on Robinson Creek, at Tax Map Parcel # 19-4-1. 679 Browns Lane
VI. Old Business:
VII. New Business:
VIII. Adjournment
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
Public Hearing Order:
1. Presentation of Application by Staff.
2. Presentation by Applicant.
3. Chairman opens the Hearing for comments from the public.
A. Each speaker will give his or her name and address for the record.
B. Each speaker or individ
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Middlesex County Wetlands Board Meeting January 13, 2026 Page 1
Middlesex County Wetlands Board
Minutes
January 14, 2025
Establishing a Quorum
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
The January 13, 2025, meeting of the Middlesex County Wetlands Board was called to order by Marc Longest
(Staff Representative), at 10:00 A.M. in the Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
Present: Monica Sanders
Chris Brewington
Scotty Schafer
Alternate Michael Indorf
Staff present: Marc Longest, Staff
Absent:
Also present was Kylie Harris from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC).
Organizational Meeting (Election of Officers)
The motion to nominate Chris Brewington for Chairman was made by Mr. Schafer and seconded by Mr s.
Sanders. Mr. Longest hearing no further nominations for Chairman closed nominations . Mr. Longest asked
for disposition of the Board. Mr. Brewington was elected Chairman unanimously for the 2026 calendar year.
The motion to nominate Monica Sanders for Vice Chairman was made by Mr. Schafer and seconded by Mr.
Brewington. Mr. Longest hearing no further nominations for Vice Chairman closed nominations . Mr.
Longest asked for disposition of the Board. Mrs. Sanders was elected Vice C hairman unanimously for the
2026 calendar year.
Minutes
The Board considered the minutes of the December 9, 2025, meeting. The motion to approve the minutes
was made by Mr. Brewington and seconded by Mr. Sanders and carried unanimously
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Economic Development Authority
Board will vote on EDA office lease and approve remote‑meeting participation
The Economic Development Authority will elect its officers, consider by‑law amendments, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, and decide on several new business items. Key decisions include approving remote participation via Zoom, approving the lease for the EDA office, and reviewing the Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project BUILD application.
- Remote Participation in Meeting – approval for members to join via Zoom
- Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and committee appointments
- Consideration of 2026 meeting calendar and by‑law amendments
- Approval of EDA Office Lease
- Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project – BUILD Application
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✓ Decided: Approved $150,000 Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant for property purchase
The board kept the same officers and chair, approving the motion unanimously. The agenda and meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The board authorized the PDC and Clara to apply for a BUILD planning grant and approved a Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant of approximately $150,000 for a property purchase, both unanimously. Action on the Treasurer’s Reports was deferred until the February meeting.
- Approved keeping same officers and chair (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes with correction to pier reference (unanimous)
- Approved PDC and Clara to apply for BUILD planning grant (unanimous)
- Approved Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant for approx $150,000 property purchase (unanimous)
- Deferred Treasurer’s Reports until February meeting (by acclamation)
- Approved 2026 meeting calendar and bylaws as standing (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Remote Participation in Meeting – Consideration of approval for any EDA members(s) to participate in
meeting remotely via Zoom pursuant to §2.2-3708.2 and §2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia
3. Annual Organizational Meeting
A. Election of Chair
B. Election of Vice-Chair
C. Election of Treasurer
D. Election of Secretary
E. Committee Appointments – Chair
F. Consideration of 2026 Meeting Calendar – Time, Dates and Place of Meetings
G. Consideration of By-Laws Amendments
H. Other Organizational Matters
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes – November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting, November 12, 2025 Special Meeting
(Project Access Public Information Meeting at Deltaville Community Center) and October 21, 2025 Joint
Meeting with Board of Supervisors
6. Tourism/Marketing/Promotion Report – Ms. Law
7. Guest Speaker – None Scheduled
8. Treasurer’s Report – November and December
9. Old Business
A. Project Access – General Update & 11/12/25 Public Input Meeting - Mr. Heyman
B. Technical Advisory Committee - Mr. Anzivino
C. Marine/Business Park Advisory Committee - Mr. Anzivino
10. New Business
A. Broad Creek/Chesapeake Bay Access Project – BUILD Application - Mr. Webre
B. Project Access –Planning/Development Timeline – Mr. Funkhouser
C. EDA Office Lease – Consideration of A
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THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 12, 2026 MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
SALUDA, VIRGINIA
Present: John Anzivino, Chairman
Gerald Crittenden
Hallie Holmes
Doug McMinn
Joe Heyman
James Reed
Anton Webre
Staff: Trenton Funkhouser, Executive Director
Kelsey Briggs, Office Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The January 12, 2026 meeting of the Economic Development Authority of Middlesex County (the
“EDA”) was called to order by Chairman Anzivino at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Historic
Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia.
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Mr. Funkhouser advised EDA members how they could proceed with the election of chair and
officer through individual nominations or nomination of a slate of officers. Mr. Funkhouser noted
he was not aware of any proposed Bylaws amendments. He noted Ms. Holmes and Mr. McMinn
were re-appointed by the BOS at their January meeting and annual Conflict of Interest forms are
due January 21. He also noted some members need to complete COIA and FOIA training and
the County Attorney’s office will contact those members.
A motion to keep the same officers and chair was made by Mr. McMinn, seconded by Mr.
Crittenden and approved unanimously. The meeting was turned back over to Chairman Mr.
Anzivino.
Mr. Anzivino asked the members if they would like to keep the committee appointments as they
are or if they would like to change committees. He also asked the members if they would like to
maint
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Board of Supervisors
Board discusses strategic goals for Middlesex County
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session covering a brief introduction to the county budget process, updates from the Economic Development Authority, the airport, and the Water Authority, and a presentation on the Bay Aging workforce housing project (Cooks Corner) and the broadband project. The meeting will conclude with a discussion to establish the Board's strategic goals. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.
- Brief introduction to the county budget process
- Economic Development Authority update
- Airport update
- Middlesex Water Authority updates
- Workforce housing project (Cooks Corner) update
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✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting; no formal actions approved
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors held a work session and received updates on the Economic Development Authority, the airport, the water authority, the broadband project, and a workforce housing development. Members discussed strategic priorities such as sewer infrastructure, the county cafeteria project, and public safety. No resolutions, contracts, or policy changes were formally approved or denied. The only official action was a motion to adjourn, which carried unanimously.
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried 4-0)
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
Work Session
January 8, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Board Room in the Historic Courthouse, Saluda, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL 9:00 A.M.
1. County Administrator – Brief Introduction to Budget Process 9:05 A.M.
2. Economic Development Authority 9:20 A.M.
EDA Chairman – John Anzivino
Economic Development Director – Trent Funkhouser
3. Airport Update – Richard Lewis, Airport Manager 10:05 A.M.
Break 10:50 A.M.
4. Middlesex Water Authority Updates 11:00 A.M.
MWA Chairman – Greg Chambers
Executive Director – Chip England
5. LUNCH 12:00 P.M.
6. Bay Aging – Workforce Housing project (Cooks Corner) 12:30 P.M.
7. Middlesex Broadband Project Update – Kevin Gentry 1:15 P.M.
8. Board of Supervisors – Establish Strategic Goals & Discussion 1:30 P.M.
ADJOURN
Upcoming Meetings: (meetings subject to change)
• Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Work Session – Budget Kick-Off
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – BOS Regular Meeting
• Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Agency and Department Budget Presentations Meeting
(Meetings to be held in the Board Room of the Historic Courthouse, unless otherwise noted)
All times listed are intended as guides only.
Items scheduled for the afternoon session may be moved to the evening session if one is scheduled.
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Board of Supervisors
Work Session Minutes
January 8, 2026
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AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON FRIDAY , JANUARY 8, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
Absent: William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Harris called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Mrs. Hammond took attendance, with the following roll call: Supervisor Williams—
present; Supervisor Bill Harris —absent; Supervisor Crittenden —present; Supervisor
Jessie—present; and Chairman Don Harris—present. There was a quorum.
Economic Development Authority:
Mr. Anzivino reported that M rs. Law’s role is expanding and will include
management of the County website related to tourism. The current budget is $421,000,
with $89,000 provided by the County, and additional funding is generated through interest
from investments and lodging tax reve nues. Approximately $200,000 is dedicated to
Project Access expenses for debt service.
The strategic plan guides decision- making, and in 2025 , Project Access is
identified as a priority, including boat ramps, public a
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
Board of Supervisors
✓ Decided: Board elects new chairman and approves budget supplement and PPE grant
The Board elected Don Harris as Chairman and Reginald Williams as Vice Chairman. It approved the 2026 regular meeting calendar, the consent agenda, a budget supplement for school training and a hot‑water tank, accepted a $60,532.96 PPE grant, waived $471.50 in permit fees, and declared the old airport terminal surplus for sale.
- Elected Don Harris as Chairman (unanimous, 1 abstain)
- Elected Reginald Williams as Vice Chairman (unanimous, 1 abstain)
- Approved 2026 draft regular meeting calendar (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with $1,011,498.37 disbursements and $539,445.15 payroll (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Supplement Request FY 2026‑08 for training and hot‑water tank (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2026 PPE grant of $60,532.96 for fire departments (unanimous)
- Waived permit fees of $471.50 for Habitat for Humanity subdivision (unanimous)
- Declared airport terminal building surplus and authorized sale on GovDeals.com (unanimous)
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 2026
AT A MEETING OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE HISTORIC
COURTHOUSE, SALUDA, VIRGINIA:
Present: Wayne H. Jessie, Sr., Jamaica District
Don R. Harris, Saluda District
Reginald A. Williams, Sr., Harmony Village District
Randy Crittenden, Pinetop District
William A. Harris, Hartfield District
Matthew L. Walker, County Administrator
Ann Marie Ricardi, Assistant County Administrator
Heather W. Lewis, County Attorney
Shanae Hammond, Executive Assistant /Deputy Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Walker called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendance was taken by Mrs. Hammond with the following roll call: Supervisor
Williams – Present; Supervisor Bill Harris – Present; Supervisor Crittenden – Present;
Supervisor Jessie – Present; and Chairman Don Harris – Present. There was a quorum.
Supervisor Williams led the group in prayer; Mrs. Hammond led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Walker called for nominations for Chairman. Supervisor Jessie nominated Don
Harris for Chairman, and it was seconded by Supervisor Crittenden. No other
nominations were made.
A motion for Don Harris to serve as Chairman for the current year was made by
Supervisor Jessie, seconded by Supervisor Crittenden, and carried by the following roll
call: Supervisor Bill Harris – Aye; Supervisor Crittenden – Aye; Supervisor Jess
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