Middlesex County public meetings in 2021

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a report from the General Registrar. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the budget under new business.

• Approval of minutes
• General Registrar Report
• Budget discussion

The Middlesex County Electoral Board approved an increase to the Registrar's FY 22/23 budget to cover higher postage costs from redistricting and a salary increase for the Assistant Registrar. The board also voted to close the Voter Registration and Elections Office on Monday, December 27, 2021, due to staff working long hours on Election Day. A proposed budget for the Board of Supervisors was approved for presentation.

• Approved Registrar's budget increase for postage and Assistant Registrar salary (unanimous)
• Voted to close Voter Registration and Elections Office on Dec. 27, 2021
• Approved presenting EB budget proposal to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met to discuss personnel recruitment for the Executive Director position and property negotiations with Tractor Supply. The board also reviewed financial reports, including October lodging tax income, and discussed potential by-law amendments regarding Zoom voting.

• Approved Tractor Supply access to RCE property for preliminary inspection
• Reported October lodging tax income of $63,060.54 for the first quarter
• Proposed by-law amendment to allow members to vote via Zoom upon request
• Discussed appointment of a marina advisory committee
• Reviewed Middlesex Broadband Authority updates

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority approved a $50/month QuickBooks subscription for bookkeeping and adopted a hiring plan for a full-time EDA Director. The Marina Advisory Committee was tabled until a new director is in place and county direction is clearer. The board also noted a $11,528.29 deduction from the next Transient Occupancy Tax payment due to a prior error.

• Approved $50/month QuickBooks subscription for Authority bookkeeping (unanimous)
• Adopted hiring plan for EDA Director position (unanimous)
• Tabled Marina Advisory Committee formation until new director and BOS direction
• Noted $11,528.29 deduction from second quarter Transient Occupancy Tax payment

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will hold its regular December 2021 meeting, covering routine consent items (minutes, expenses, budget supplements, standard easements) and reports on construction and easement progress. Under new business, the board will consider accepting settlement agreements, a quick-take resolution for Chesapeake Bay Lane, a revised resolution for Lilly Trail (formerly Linden Ave.), and adoption of the MWA Rates, Regulations and Rules. The meeting will close with a legal consultation on pending condemnation suits.

• Request to accept settlement agreements (Heather Lewis)
• Resolution for Chesapeake Bay Lane quick take
• Revised resolution for Lilly Trail (formerly Linden Ave.)
• Adoption of MWA Rates, Regulations and Rules
• Project finance review and Virginia Water & Wastewater Rate Report

The Middlesex Water Authority unanimously approved a consent agenda, adopted revised rates and rules, and ratified a quick-take condemnation for a permanent easement on Chesapeake Bay Lane. It also approved an amendment to the Bowman engineering agreement, increasing inspection services by $134,740, funded from contingency. The board authorized settlement agreements for five properties and title/negotiation services for a Pine Crest Ave. easement.

• Approved consent agenda including checks totaling $1,148,270.45 and budget supplements (unanimous)
• Adopted quick-take resolution for Chesapeake Bay Lane permanent easement, $25.00 deposit (3-0)
• Adopted quick-take resolution for Lilly Trail (correcting Linden Avenue name) (3-0)
• Approved Bowman title report and negotiation for Pine Crest Ave. permanent easement (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair/Vice Chair to sign settlement agreements for Tax Maps 27-187, 27-16-1, 27-16-3, 27-189A, 27-190 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Rates, Regulations and Rules Policy including fire hydrant bulk rate and frost line requirement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Bowman engineering agreement, increasing inspection services by $134,740 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), a strictly advisory document that guides the Board of Supervisors in budget development. The agenda also includes approval of the October 14, 2021 minutes and routine reports. The CIP lists projects totaling over $44 million, including wastewater systems, school renovations, and broadband deployment.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), totaling $44,143,547
• HRSD Community Wastewater Collection System: $25,063,388 total cost
• Middlesex High School Renovation: $10,098,354 (placeholder)
• Puller Center conversion to Sheriff's Office and EOC: $1,525,000
• Deltaville Multi-Modal Transportation Project (Phase 2): $1,001,175

The Middlesex County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan, which is advisory and not a funding request. With no public comments, the commission voted to recommend the plan for approval. The minutes contain no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 meeting with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Plan for approval (motion by England, second by Butler)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine items, receive reports from constitutional officers and staff, and consider budget supplements, citizen appointments, and a personal property tax exemption request. In the evening session, the Board will hold public hearings on ordinances for election districts and precincts, and on a revenue share ordinance for solar energy projects and energy storage systems. The Board will also enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition and related legal matters.

• Public hearing on Middlesex County Election District Ordinance (redistricting)
• Public hearing on Middlesex County Precincts Ordinance
• Public hearing on Revenue Share Ordinance for solar projects (up to $1,400 per megawatt, with 10% increases every 5 years starting July 1, 2026)
• Budget supplements and transfers (pages 48-51, 57-60)
• Personal property tax exemption request (pages 68-70)

The Board of Supervisors approved new election district and precinct ordinances to rebalance populations based on the 2020 census, along with a revenue share ordinance for solar and energy projects. Several budget supplements were approved, including funds for a Sheriff's Office vehicle, fire departments, and an airport layout plan. The Board also approved appointments to Bay Aging and the Economic Development Authority, and voted to begin the process for a personal property tax exemption request from Forward Sailing.

• Approved Election District Ordinance rebalancing districts per 2020 census (4-0)
• Approved Election Precincts Ordinance updating precinct boundaries (4-0)
• Approved Revenue Share Ordinance for solar and energy projects (4-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2022-19: $17,700 for Sheriff's Office replacement vehicle (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplements FY2022-20/21: $13,860 and $42,430 for health and fire programs (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2022-22: $49,445 for Airport Layout Plan (5-0)
• Approved appointments: Robert Wilbanks to Bay Aging, William Cawthorn and Hallie Holmes to EDA (5-0)
• Approved starting process for Forward Sailing personal property tax exemption (4-1)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed election administration matters. Registrar Welch reported that all candidates filed campaign reports, with two candidates still needing to file final reports. The board discussed redistricting adjustments, Senate Bill 3, and set pay rates for election workers, including increases to $11.00 per hour for the June 2022 primary and $12.00 per hour for the November 2022 election. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed and reported.

• Approved minutes from October 7, November 2, and November 8, 2021 meetings
• Set $11.00/hour pay for 2022 June Primary workers
• Set $12.00/hour pay for 2022 November Election workers
• Set $50.00 for in-person election training and $25.00 for ZOOM training
• Set $110.00 per day for extra VREO personnel

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss hiring an Executive Director for Economic Development and Tourism, consider appointing a marina advisory committee, and review updates on tourism, broadband, and an ARPA grant. The agenda includes an executive session for candidate interviews and real property disposition.

• Executive session to interview candidates for Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism
• Discussion of appointing a marina advisory committee
• Review of October lodging tax report ($15,473.31 for October, $20,034.49 for September)
• Update on ARPA grant and Middlesex Broadband Authority
• Discussion of new hiring policy

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is holding its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, at the Terminal Building in Topping, Virginia. The agenda includes approval of the September 27, 2021 minutes, public comment periods, committee reports, and a runway update under unfinished business. No new business items are listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022.

• Runway update discussion
• Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods (two sessions)
• Committee reports of previous activities

The Middlesex County Airport Committee approved a motion requesting the Board of Supervisors work with the state to examine noise impacts on Prospect, responding to public concerns. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes, appointed Ed Fisher to the nominating committee, and set the next meeting for January 24, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to request BOS study noise impacts on Prospect (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ed Fisher to nominating committee

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider an easement for water pipes and utilities, a new hiring policy, and a potential Tractor Supply contract, pending document readiness. The board will also update bylaws for Zoom voting, receive updates on tourism and broadband, and discuss the ARPA grant.

• Vote on easement to county for 8-inch water pipes and other utilities
• New hiring policy for EDA Director
• Tractor Supply contract (if ready)
• By-law update to allow voting via Zoom
• ARPA Tourism Recovery Program grant update

The EDA approved allowing Tractor Supply access to RCE property for a preliminary inspection before a contract is signed, with indemnification at their own cost and after legal counsel review. The hiring plan for the EDA Director was delayed to December, and the Tractor Supply contract remains under negotiation. The board also discussed amending by-laws to allow voting via Zoom, with policy language to be presented in December. No financial report was given due to ongoing county management issues.

• Approved Tractor Supply access to RCE property for preliminary inspection, with indemnification at their own cost and after legal counsel review.
• Delayed the hiring plan for the EDA Director until the December meeting.
• Noted the Tractor Supply contract is still under negotiation and not ready for consideration.
• Discussed amending by-laws to allow voting via Zoom; policy language to be sent for December meeting.
• Convened in closed session twice for personnel and real property discussions, with unanimous roll call votes to certify compliance.
• Accepted the minutes of the October 21, 2021, meeting without objection.
• Reported October income including lodging tax, county contribution, and various bond fees, but no official financial report due to county management issues.

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve the September 16, 2021 minutes and the treasurer's report, and to receive updates on the four-county VATI broadband project. The agenda includes an information item on VATI updates for October and November, and there is no old or new business listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the project status report.

• Approval of September 16, 2021 minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report (cash balance $211,127.79 as of 10/29/2021)
• Information item: VATI 4 County Updates for Oct. & Nov.
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The Middlesex Broadband Authority approved a motion to switch from monthly to bi-monthly meetings, effective January 2022, with the next meeting set for January 20, 2022. The board also unanimously approved the September 16, 2021 minutes and the November Treasurer's Reports. Executive Director Kevin Gentry reported on the All Points/Dominion Grant application, noting one challenge from Virginia Broadband and a letter to the Governor regarding ARPA fund distribution. Members were asked to bring ideas for a new mission statement to the January meeting.

• Approved the September 16, 2021 minutes as presented (3-0).
• Approved the November Treasurer's Reports as presented (3-0).
• Approved switching to bi-monthly meetings starting January 2022 (unanimous).
• Adjourned to the next meeting on January 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous).

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will consider amendments to its by-laws, a contract amendment for engineering services, and new policies on rates and water bill leak abatement. The board will also review an easement acceptance, an agreement with Atlantic Broadband, and connection transfer and cancellation requests. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Amendment of By-Laws (Pages 17-24)
• Engineering Services – Contract Amendment #6 (Pages 25-26)
• Easement Acceptance (Page 27)
• Easement Agreement – Atlantic Broadband (Pages 28-30)
• Policies and Procedures: Rates, Regulations & Rules; Water Bill (Leak) Abatement Policy (Pages 39-56)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will meet to approve routine items like minutes and expenses, and to act on several business items including an amendment to its by-laws, a contract amendment for engineering services, acceptance of an easement, an agreement with Atlantic Broadband, and requests for connection transfers and cancellations. The agenda also includes discussion of policies and procedures, a memorandum of understanding, and updates on easements and construction.

• Amendment of By-Laws
• Engineering Services – Contract Amendment #6
• Easement Acceptance
• Easement Agreement – Atlantic Broadband
• Connection Transfer and Cancellation Requests

The Middlesex Water Authority approved a $217,000 change order to its engineering agreement with Bowman Consulting, adding a requirement for detailed monthly billing. It also retroactively approved hiring the law firm Briglia Hundley to assist with easement acquisitions, adopted a consent agenda policy, and approved a shared staff position with the county. The authority denied a request to cancel a water connection and tabled an easement agreement with Atlantic Broadband.

• Approved disbursements totaling $3,612,653.65.
• Approved two budget supplements using USDA funds for construction pay applications.
• Approved hiring Briglia Hundley as additional counsel for easement acquisitions, retroactive to October 1.
• Adopted by-law amendment creating a consent agenda for routine approvals.
• Granted retroactive authorization for the chairman to sign permanent easements for listed properties and roads.
• Denied Leonard Leslie's request to cancel a water connection for a vacant lot.
• Adopted a policy for rates, rules, and regulations, with changes to be brought in December.
• Approved a memorandum of understanding with Middlesex County for a shared administrative position (3-1-1 vote).

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board met and concluded the canvass of the November 2, 2021 General and Special Election. The board accepted an incident report and a written statement regarding a missing Write-In Summary Report from Election Night, and directed that copies be included with the minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Concluded canvass of Nov. 2, 2021 General and Special Election
• Accepted Wilton Precinct incident report on missing Write-In Summary Report
• Accepted registrar's written statement on retrieving the report
• Directed copies of incident report and statement be included with minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss redistricting. No other specific items or decisions were listed for this session.

• Redistricting discussion

The Board of Supervisors, by consensus, selected new election district boundary lines to address population deviations, with Pinetop's district to be reduced by moving the Hartfield line. The plan will be presented at a public hearing at the December 7, 2021 meeting. No formal vote was taken on the lines; the decision was by consensus.

• Selected redistricting boundary lines by consensus for December public hearing
• Adjourned to December 7, 2021 regular meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved allowing the Department of Environmental Quality to review Erosion and Sediment control plans for solar facilities larger than five megawatts. The meeting also addressed school budget supplements, broadband expansion updates, and various local appointments.

• Approved DEQ review of E&S plans for solar facilities > 5MW
• Approved $52,947.55 in school budget supplements including a $50,000 K-12 Innovation Grant
• Approved William Widhelm to the Board of Equalization, Pinetable District
• Appointed Chairman Jessie as voting delegate for the 2021 VACo conference
• Reviewed $330,655.10 in disbursements and $499,902.40 in payroll

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved $454,500 in ARPA-funded projects, joined the Virginia Attorney General's opioid settlement (4-1), and approved multiple contracts and fee waivers. The Board also funded a shared Treasurer/Water Authority position, accepted a $69,347 grant for special needs playground equipment, and authorized repairs to the health department building.

• Approved $454,500 in ARPA-funded projects (5-0)
• Approved joining opioid settlement with Attorney General's office (4-1)
• Funded shared Treasurer/Water Authority position at $16,884 for FY22 (5-0)
• Approved $70,392 contract for Whiting Creek boat ramp parking project (5-0)
• Accepted $69,347 grant for special needs playground equipment (5-0)
• Authorized $98,560 contract with AJ Global Siding for health department repairs (5-0)
• Approved $454,500 for current ARPA projects (5-0)
• Approved sending draft Revenue Sharing Ordinance to public hearing (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met to canvass the November 2, 2021 General and Special Elections. They held a closed session to review the qualifications of eight provisional ballots, then reconvened and certified that only those qualifications were discussed. The board recessed the canvass until after the provisional meeting, and later retrieved a missing write-in summary from the Wilton Precinct scanner. The meeting adjourned with the canvass to continue on November 8, 2021.

• Held closed session to consider qualifications of 8 provisional ballots (motion carried)
• Certified that closed session discussed only provisional voter qualifications (motion carried)
• Recessed provisional ballots meeting until 1:32 P.M. on November 2, 2021 (motion carried)
• Recessed canvass at 1:50 P.M. until after provisional meeting (motion carried)
• Retrieved write-in summary from OVO scanner at 5:10 P.M. after contacting vendor

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board met on November 2, 2021, and held a closed executive session to discuss personal privacy matters and voting security issues as permitted by state law. The board reconvened in open session and certified that only those confidential topics were discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed executive session for personal privacy and voting security (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance with state law (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on granting an easement to the county for 8-inch water pipes and other utilities. The board will also discuss a proposed hiring plan for the Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism, and consider moving the December meeting. Updates will be provided on tourism initiatives, including the Virginia's River Realm and the Urbanna Oyster Festival, as well as the Middlesex Broadband Authority.

• Vote on easement to county for 8-inch water pipes and other utilities
• Discussion of proposed hiring plan for EDA Director
• Consideration of moving December meeting
• Virginia's River Realm and Oyster Festival updates
• Middlesex Broadband Authority update

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority approved a hiring plan for the Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism and discussed contracting an outside accountant due to delayed county financial reports. The meeting also included a closed session for candidate interviews and property disposition, and a certificate of recognition was presented to a retiring member.

• Approved hiring plan for EDA Director (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for candidate interviews and property discussion (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with easement removal (unanimous)
• Accepted September 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Set December meeting date in lieu of Christmas dinner (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a major site plan amendment for the Bayport RV Resort Park (approximately 900 sites) and a special exception for a small solar facility. They will also discuss initiating amendments to Article 18 (Non-Conformities) and tiny homes. The agenda includes approval of minutes and standard procedural items.

• Major Site Plan #2021-06: amendment to previously approved plan for RV park/campground with ~900 sites at 1786 Morgan Lane, 130 and 1136 Scout Trail Road, Jamaica (Tax Parcels 2-35, 2-35A, 7-57)
• Special Exception #2021-02: 6 kW solar facility with 16 ground-mounted panels at 528 Syringa Road, Topping (Tax Parcel 37-1-1)
• Initiation of amendments to Article 18 (Non-Conformities)
• Discussion of tiny homes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-06, an amendment to a previously approved site plan for an RV park and campground with approximately 900 sites, with staff recommendations. The commission also tabled Special Exception #2021-02 for a small solar facility due to application deficiencies, and initiated amendments to Article 18 of the zoning ordinance.

• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-06 for RV park amendment (motion by Davis, second by Butler)
• Tabled Special Exception #2021-02 for 6 KV solar facility at 528 Syringa Road (motion by England, second by Davis)
• Initiated amendments to Article 18 of zoning ordinance (motion by England, second by Davis)

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board met and approved the August 28, 2021 minutes. They discussed redistricting, with Director Welch attending a Board of Supervisors work session on November 4, and noted a five-year lease for a utility trailer. Jennifer Teijen was appointed as an Officer of Election for the Harmony Village Precinct. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2021 meeting
• Appointed Jennifer Teijen as Officer of Election for Harmony Village Precinct

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several large budget supplements for school grant funds and a bonus for county-funded sheriff's deputies. The meeting also included discussions regarding the 911 Radio Project, census redistricting, and potential improvements to the Sheriff's Office facility.

• Approved $19,378 in County ARPA funds for bonuses for six full-time sheriff's officers
• Approved school budget supplements totaling over $4.1 million for ESSER and IDEA funds
• Public hearing regarding property conveyance at 2840 General Pullable Hwy to HRSD
• Public hearing for a campground expansion site plan at 679 Browns Lane, Urbanna
• Discussion of 2020 Census and redistricting

The Board approved the conveyance of a half-acre parcel (Tax Map 27-122A) to HRSD for a sewer pump station in Cooks Corner, and approved Major Site Plan #2021-04 for a pool and store at Bethpage Campground in Urbanna. Both votes were 4-0, with Supervisor Koontz absent from the evening session. The Board also approved several administrative items, including a consent agenda, school budget requests, a DEQ review transfer for solar E&S plans, and a radio financing amendment.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $330,655.10 in disbursements and $499,902.40 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved school Budget Supplement FY2022-14 and Transfer FY2022-03 totaling $57,072.55 (5-0)
• Approved DEQ review of E&S plans for solar facilities over 5 megawatts (5-0)
• Approved William Widhelm to Board of Equalization, Pinetop District (5-0)
• Approved Chairman Jessie as VACo voting delegate, Supervisor Kimbrough as alternate (5-0)
• Approved TD Equipment radio financing amendment, reserving $550,911.73 for maintenance (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of Tax Map 27-122A to HRSD for pump station (4-0)
• Approved Major Site Plan #2021-04 for Bethpage campground pool and store (4-0)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, committee reports, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021
• Public comment periods with 3-minute individual limit and 12-minute group limit
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Terminal Building, Topping, Virginia

The Middlesex County Airport Committee met on September 27, 2021, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote. No public comment, subcommittee reports, old business, or new business were presented. The meeting adjourned after four minutes with no substantive decisions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to approve minutes and treasurer's reports, hear officer and staff reports, and discuss information items including an update from APB/Dominion on events from September 2-7, changes to the mission due to broadband changes, and setup for monthly VATI updates to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major action items listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2021
• Approval of treasurer's reports for August and September
• Discussion of changes to mission with broadband changes
• Update on APB/Dominion events of 9/2-9/7
• Setup for monthly VATI updates to BOS after award

The Middlesex Broadband Authority met on September 16, 2021, and approved minutes and treasurer's reports. Executive Director Kevin Gentry reported that a grant application was submitted on September 24 to fund fiber access for about 1,000 homes, with the Board of Supervisors funding $1.5 million in matching funds. The board also discussed potential changes to its mission after universal coverage is complete.

• Approved July 22, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved Treasurer's Reports for August and September unanimously
• Approved remote participation for Casey Mewborn due to illness unanimously

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to vote on granting an easement to the county for water pipes and other utilities, and to present a certificate of recognition to Tom Feigum. The board will also receive updates on tourism initiatives, including the Oyster Festival and lodging tax revenue, and on broadband expansion.

• Vote on easement to county for 8-inch water pipes and other utilities
• Certificate of recognition for Tom Feigum
• Update on Virginia's River Realm, Oyster Festival, Wings Wheels and Keels, Bethpage RV Rally, and MOM's
• July lodging tax report
• Middlesex Broadband Authority update

The Economic Development Authority met on September 16, 2021, and unanimously approved a closed session to discuss hiring an Executive Director and the disposition of public real property. The board also approved the agenda with an added discussion item, accepted the August minutes, and voted to present a certificate of recognition to retiring member Tom Feigum. No financial report was given; August and September reports are due at the October 21 meeting. The Board of Supervisors voted to spend $1.15 million as a match for state-funded broadband, with a state decision expected in November or December.

• Approved agenda with added EDA dinner discussion (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for executive director hiring and property disposition (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous)
• Accepted August 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of recognition for retiring member Tom Feigum (unanimous)
• Noted Board of Supervisors' $1.15M broadband match; EDA chair to write support letter

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will meet to approve minutes, expenses, and multiple budget amendments, and to discuss construction and easement updates. They will also hold a closed session to consult with legal counsel about a contract with Bowman Consulting, and consider change orders and a Dominion easement agreement.

• Approval of expenses and budget supplements 2022-02 through 2022-07 and transfer 2022-01
• Change Order #4 for Phase 3B construction
• Engineering Services Contract Amendment #6
• Dominion Easement Agreement for utility encroachment
• Closed meeting on legal matter with Bowman Consulting

The Middlesex Water Authority approved a blanket encroachment agreement with Dominion Energy, allowing both utilities to operate within the same easement. It also approved $4,370,984.92 in disbursements, several budget supplements and transfers, and a $97,185 change order for Phase 3B construction. The board accepted two temporary easements and approved minutes from prior meetings. Public comment focused on project costs and transparency, with staff responding to questions.

• Approved Dominion blanket encroachment agreement (3-0)
• Approved disbursements #3102-3125 totaling $4,370,984.92 (3-0)
• Approved budget supplements BS FY2022-02 through 07 and transfer BT FY2022-01 (3-0)
• Accepted temporary easements for Tax Map 39-92 and 39-93 (3-0)
• Approved change order #4 for Phase 3B at $97,185.00 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21 and August 4, 2021 meetings (3-0)
• Held closed session to consult legal counsel on Bowman Consulting contract (3-0)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four applications for shoreline structures, including jetties, groins, and a revetment, all within the board's jurisdiction. The board will also approve minutes from its August meeting.

• Jetty (48 ft) for Gwen Davidson at 1085 Montague Island Rd, Rappahannock River
• Rip-rap revetment (50 ft) for Nancy B. Simon at 49 LaGrange Lane, LaGrange Creek
• Groin (92 ft with 16 ft spur) for Gary Jackson Sears Jackson Revoc. Trust at 131 Dee Dee Ln
• Marsh restoration with groins, breakwater, and Redi-Rock wall for Sidney M. Harrison Jr. Trust

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all four applications before it, each unanimously and with an 18-month time limit: a 48' jetty for Gwen Davidson, a 50' rip-rap revetment for Nancy B. Simon, a new 92' groin with 16' spur for the Gary Jackson Sears Revoc. Trust, and a large living-shoreline project for the Sidney M. Harrison, Jr. Irrevocable Trust. The board also approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction adding Jay Woodward as present. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-1090 (Delta Marine for Gwen Davidson) for a 48' jetty on the Rappahannock River, unanimously with an 18-month time limit.
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-1449 (Bayshore Design for Nancy B. Simon) for a 50' rip-rap revetment on LaGrange Creek, unanimously with an 18-month time limit.
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-1508 (Gary Jackson Sears Revoc. Trust) for a new 92' groin with 16' spur on the Rappahannock River, unanimously with an 18-month time limit.
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-1599 (Sidney M. Harrison, Jr. Irrevocable Trust) for a large living-shoreline project on Jackson Creek, unanimously with an 18-month time limit.
• Approved the minutes of the August 10, 2021 meeting, with a correction to add Jay Woodward as present, by a 3-0-2 abstaining vote.

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a major site plan for a pool and retail store at Bethpage Campground, and a comprehensive plan substantial accord for a solar energy facility. The meeting also includes approval of the June 10, 2021 minutes and a comprehensive plan update.

• Major Site Plan #2021-04: pool and onsite retail store at 679 Browns Lane, Urbanna (Tax Map #19-4-1)
• Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2021-02: 43.75-acre solar facility on Woods Brothers Road (Tax Map 38-139)
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

The Middlesex County Planning Commission recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-04 for MHC Bethpage LLC to add a pool and retail store at 679 Browns Lane, Urbanna, with staff conditions. It also recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2021-02 for Sun Tribe Solar's 43.75-acre solar facility on Woods Brothers Road. Both recommendations passed 9-0 with one abstention and one absence. The minutes of June 10, 2021 were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-04 (pool and retail store at 679 Browns Lane) with staff recommendations, vote 9-0-1 abstention.
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2021-02 (Sun Tribe Solar facility on Woods Brothers Road), vote 9-0-1 abstention.

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed land exchange involving County-owned property at Canoe House Landing and an adjoining parcel, along with a boundary line agreement. The board will also consider several budget supplement requests, including for the Sheriff's Office and schools, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on exchange of County property at Canoe House Landing (Tax Map #3-3) with adjoining parcel (Tax Map #7-61A) and boundary line agreement
• Sheriff's Office budget supplement request
• School budget supplement requests (FY21-02 through 06)
• HRSD pump station deed of conveyance and easements
• Final Airport Layout Plan approval

The Board approved a $1.15 million county contribution toward a $10.5 million broadband project with Atlantic Broadband, Dominion Energy, and Allpoints Broadband, aiming to connect virtually all unserved areas. The vote was 4-0-1, with Supervisor Koontz abstaining. The Board also approved a $19,378 supplement to provide $3,000 bonuses to six county-funded sheriff's officers, and approved four school budget supplements totaling over $4.3 million for federal grant funds.

• Approved $1.15 million county contribution to the broadband project (4-0-1, Koontz abstained).
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2022-13: $19,378 from County ARPA funds for $3,000 bonuses for six county-funded sheriff's officers.
• Approved Budget Supplements FY2022-09 through -12 for schools, appropriating $4,381,593.90 in federal Title, IDEA, and ESSER grant funds.
• Approved the FY22-23 Performance Contract and Resolution for the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board.
• Authorized administration to work with the PDC, PAA, and other resources on an engineered solution for the Mill Creek boat landing.
• Authorized the EDA Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for a retail development on the RCE site.
• Approved a public hearing and easements for the HRSD Cooks Corner sewer pump station.
• Approved appointments to the Wetlands Board, EDA, Social Services Board, and Board of Equalization.

Airport Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 24 and June 28, 2021, meetings. The agenda includes a discussion on virtual meetings under unfinished business.

• Approval of May 24, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding virtual meetings

The Middlesex County Airport Committee met on September 27, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No public comment, subcommittee reports, old business, or new business were presented, and the meeting adjourned after four minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing a sewer easement agreement with Hampton Roads Sanitation District for the Cook’s Corner property. The board will also enter executive session to discuss hiring a new Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism.

• Sewer easement agreement with HRSD for $16,645.00
• Executive session regarding hiring of Executive Director of Economic Development and Tourism
• Review of Cook’s Corner property marketing and potential buyer interest
• Request to amend the MOU regarding the RCE building
• Update on Middlesex Broadband

The EDA approved a $16,000 easement agreement with HRSD for the Cook's Corner property and voted to request an amendment to the MOU with the Board of Supervisors to broaden $100,000 in funds for site preparation and extend the sale/development deadline to February 2023. The board also accepted the treasurer's report, noting a cash balance of $358,013.04, and approved the July 15 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session for executive director hiring discussions.

• Approved HRSD easement agreement for $16,000 (unanimous)
• Requested MOU amendment to expand $100,000 for site prep and extend deadline to Feb 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjusted agenda to add HRSD easement request (unanimous)
• Held closed session for executive director hiring and negotiation strategy (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetlands applications for shoreline projects, including revetments, a groin replacement, and a bulkhead repair, all within the board's jurisdiction. The meeting will also include approval of the previous month's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Wetlands Application #2021-1195 (Bonnie Layne): 52-ft A1 rip rap revetment on filter cloth, Meachim Creek, Tax Map Parcel #30A(1)11, 472 Eubank Landing Rd
• Wetlands Application #2021-1225 (Melinda Hartman): Replace 95-ft timber groin with 64-ft low profile groin, 16-ft spur, and clean fill sand backfill, Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #28-137, 175 Mizpah Rd
• Wetlands Application #2021-1243 (Southern Landscaping for Clarice Baugh): 80 LF vinyl bulkhead, replace failed wooden wharf-walk (10'X80'), repair two 48-ft jetties, Piankatank River, Tax Map Parcel #37A(7)6A, 294 Shore Dr
• Wetlands Application #2021-1464 (John Newcomb): 190-ft rip rap revetment, Robinson Creek, Tax Map Parcel #19-16-38, 263 Cedar Pointe Drive

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all four wetland applications on its August 10, 2021 agenda, each with an 18-month time limit. The approvals were unanimous and included conditions for tree removal and payment in lieu of mitigation. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved revetment on Meachim Creek for Bonnie Layne (unanimous, 18-month limit, tree removal allowed)
• Approved groin replacement on Rappahannock River for Melinda Hartman (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved bulkhead and wharf repair on Piankatank River for Clarice Baugh (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved rip rap revetment on Robinson Creek for John Newcomb (unanimous, 18-month limit, payment in lieu required)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a tax-exempt interim loan of up to $10,679,000 from CoBank to fund the Deltaville water system project, pending USDA long-term financing. The board also appointed Betty Muncy as Deputy Treasurer and named her and Treasurer James Reed as custodians of the Authority's accounts. No public comments were made at the meeting.

• Approved $10,679,000 interim loan resolution from CoBank (unanimous roll call)
• Appointed Betty Muncy as Deputy Treasurer, term expiring June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Named Betty Muncy and James Reed as account custodians (unanimous)
• Adjourned to September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear public comments, and consider several agenda items including a resolution on organ harvesting, a sewer design fee, and a maintenance agreement for Canoe House Beach. The board will also receive reports from constitutional officers, VDOT, and other agencies.

• Resolution regarding organ harvesting (pages 98-123)
• Timmons Group Topping Sewer Final Design Fee (pages 90-97)
• Canoe House Beach boundary line adjustment and fencing maintenance agreement (pages 80-89)
• Budget supplement requests from schools and Betty Muncy (pages 55-59, 71)
• Airport bylaw changes and Wings, Wheels and Keels grant (pages 67-70)

The Board voted 3-2 to direct the County Attorney to petition the Circuit Court for an advisory referendum on whether to remove the Civil War monument from the Historic Courthouse grounds, with the question to appear on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The Board also canceled the previously scheduled September 7 public hearing on the monument. Other actions included approving the purchase of two electric school buses, authorizing a sewer design contract, and waiving construction fees for a Habitat for Humanity project.

• Approved resolution for advisory referendum on Civil War monument removal (3-2)
• Canceled September 7 public hearing on monument removal (3-2)
• Approved purchase of two electric school buses from DEQ program (unanimous)
• Authorized Topping sewer final design contract up to $320,425 (unanimous)
• Waived construction and building fees for Habitat for Humanity six-house subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved budget supplement requests for schools FY21-02-06 (unanimous)
• Approved four citizen appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved sending Canoe House boundary line adjustment to public hearing (unanimous)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to consider three action items: joining VACORP for insurance coverage, approving an invoice from All Points Broadband, and possibly creating a management position with a stipend for the VATI project. The board will also hear an update on the VATI broadband project and review the treasurer's report and minutes from the May 20 meeting.

• VACORP coverage proposal for the authority
• All Points Broadband invoice approval
• Possible management position stipend for VATI project
• VATI project update from Executive Director Kevin Gentry
• Treasurer's report and budget review

The Middlesex Broadband Authority approved VACORP insurance coverage at $1,050 annually, approved a $6,000 invoice from All Points Broadband for project work, and recommended Casey Mewborn to fill the vacated board position. The board also approved the May 20, 2021 minutes with a revision and the Treasurer's Report. No public comments were made, and an agenda item on a possible stipend for a management position was removed.

• Approved VACORP coverage (General Liability, Public Liability, Crime) at $1,050 annually (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 All Points Broadband invoice for two months of work (unanimous)
• Recommended Casey Mewborn to BOS for board vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2021 minutes with revision (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as submitted (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority is holding its annual meeting to elect officers, approve expenses and budget supplements, and act on several business items. Key actions include a request for easement compensation, a reduced connection fee request, a meter relocation request, authorization to accept easements on Wilton Creek Road, a contract for billing and operations, and discussion of an encroachment by Dominion Energy. The board will also review a preliminary engineering item for Urbanna Harbor and a by-laws amendment.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Approval of expenses and budget supplements FY 2021-09 and FY 2022-01
• Request for easement compensation from Thomas Lee
• Contract for billing, operation & maintenance with Matt Walker
• Dominion Energy encroachment in easements

The Middlesex Water Authority approved a contract with R.P. Finch, Inc. for operation, maintenance, and billing services, with a $2,000 credit card limit and revised CPI language. The board also denied two requests for reduced connection fees, approved a meter relocation for Fishing Bay Yacht Club, and accepted an easement for Wilton Creek Road. Several items were tabled, including a Dominion Energy encroachment request and the Urbanna Harbor connection.

• Approved O&M contract with R.P. Finch, Inc. (3-1, Reed abstained)
• Denied easement compensation request for Thomas Lee (unanimous)
• Denied reduced connection fee for 1 Conifer Run (4-0 roll call)
• Approved meter relocation for Fishing Bay Yacht Club (unanimous)
• Approved checks totaling $1,948,479.36 (unanimous)
• Approved budget supplements FY 2021-09 and FY 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Accepted Wilton Creek Road easement (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Tabled Dominion Energy encroachment and Urbanna Harbor connection

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted to appoint Michelle Brown as its new Executive Director. The meeting also addressed the payment of a $25,000 invoice for Virginia's River Realm marketing and discussed updates regarding the Cook's Corner property.

• Resolution passed to appoint Michelle Brown as Executive Director
• Authorized payment of $25,000 to Virginia's River Realm
• Approved VRSA bid for insurance coverage
• Reported $417,911.36 cash balance for May financial report
• Expressed displeasure regarding unauthorized waterline placement on Cook's Corner property

The Economic Development Authority approved a contract with Thalhimer to market the EDA-owned property at Cook's Corner, with David Smith hired as the broker. The Authority also formed a search committee to replace Michelle Brown, who resigned as Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator. Negotiations with HRSD over a sewer pump easement are ongoing, with HRSD reducing the request from 30 to 20 feet and offering payment. No formal action was taken on the easement pending paperwork.

• Approved June financial report with cash balance $358,013 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of closed session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Hired David Smith as commercial real estate broker for Cook's Corner (contract signed)
• Appointed Riggs and White to Executive Director Search Committee (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on three wetland applications for shoreline construction projects. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct routine business.

• Application #2021-1006: 205' riprap revetment on Perkins Creek, 133 Glebe Dr
• Application #2021-1121: 36' A1A riprap on Mill Creek, 468 Tranquility Lane
• Application #2021-1166: 108' vinyl bulkhead and 2' return wall on Urbanna Creek, 131 Virginia St

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved three wetland applications: a 205-foot riprap revetment on Perkins Creek, a 36-foot A1A riprap on Mill Creek, and a 108-foot vinyl bulkhead on Urbanna Creek. All approvals were unanimous with time limits and, for the first, a condition to submit a mitigation plan. The board also noted two VMRC boatlift projects as no permit needed and discussed upcoming Wetlands Guidance changes.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-1006 (Robert Fitch) for 205' riprap revetment on Perkins Creek, with an 18-month time limit and condition to submit a plan for vegetated wetlands mitigation.
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-1121 (Miles Vance Saunders) for 36' of A1A riprap on Mill Creek, with an 18-month time limit.
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-1166 (Robert Montague) for 108 linear feet of vinyl bulkhead and 2' return wall on Urbanna Creek, with a 3-year time limit.
• Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Noted VMRC applications 2021-1322 and 2021-1323 as 'No Permit Needed' for boatlifts outside the Board's jurisdiction.
• Discussed upcoming changes to the Wetlands Guidance and mitigation requirements for vegetated vs. non-vegetated wetlands.

Electoral Board

The Middlesex County Electoral Board approved a motion to display a banner acknowledging the move of the Urbanna Precinct. The board also discussed election preparations, including new electronic pollbooks, training, and the November 2021 elections. An executive session was held to evaluate the Registrar's performance, and the board expressed thanks for her work.

• Approved banner acknowledging Urbanna Precinct move (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 7-11, 2021 meetings
• Held executive session for Registrar performance evaluation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a meeting with an amended agenda packet, but the provided text contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive actions listed.

The Board voted 3-2 to remove the Confederate monument from the Historic Courthouse and place it in storage, following a motion by Supervisor Koontz and second by Supervisor Williams. The motion was amended to proceed pursuant to the statute, which requires a 30-day notice, a public hearing, and an additional 30-day wait period before removal. The Board also approved a new cigarette tax ordinance, joined the Chesapeake Bay Regional Cigarette Tax Board, and approved zoning amendments for renewable energy facilities.

• Approved removal of the Confederate monument from the Historic Courthouse, with storage, by a 3-2 vote (Supervisors Williams, Koontz, Mansfield in favor; Kimbrough and Jessie against).
• Adopted the Middlesex County Cigarette Tax Ordinance, imposing a $0.40 per pack tax, by unanimous vote.
• Approved joining the Chesapeake Bay Regional Cigarette Tax Board by unanimous vote.
• Approved Ordinance Amendments 2019-06 and 2021-01, creating Article 15C for renewable energy facilities and adding definitions for energy storage facilities, by unanimous vote.
• Approved Special Exception #2021-01 and the siting agreement for the Drake Power, LLC energy storage project, including $150,000 for EMS and a property donation, by unanimous vote.
• Approved Budget Supplement and Transfer Requests for FY2021 and FY2022, including reallocations for the Sheriff's Office and Economic Development, by unanimous vote.
• Approved naming a new county street 'River Punch Court' by unanimous vote.
• Authorized $2,000 for a sand fence and beach grass at Mill Creek landing from the Board's Miscellaneous Account by unanimous vote.

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is holding a called meeting to consider two new business items: appointing a subcommittee to review proposals for airport engineering services and discussing a potential change to the bylaws regarding virtual attendance at meetings. Public comment will be heard at the beginning and end of the meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2021.

• Appoint sub-committee to review proposals for Airport Engineering Services
• Discussion on changing Bylaws to allow virtual attendance at meetings

The Middlesex County Airport Committee appointed a subcommittee to evaluate bid proposals for airport engineering services, with Chris Moffatt, Richard Lewis, Robert Roberts, and Jamie Barnhardt as members. Robert Roberts later withdrew, and the appointment was accepted. The committee also unanimously approved a by-law change allowing remote electronic participation in meetings, effective after a 30-day period, and moved the next meeting to August 23, 2021.

• Appointed subcommittee to evaluate engineering bids: Chris Moffatt, Richard Lewis, Robert Roberts, Jamie Barnhardt (unanimous voice vote).
• Accepted Robert Roberts' withdrawal from the subcommittee.
• Approved by-law change adding Section 5 to Article 6 for remote electronic participation (unanimous voice vote).
• Moved next meeting to August 23, 2021, at 7 PM at the Airport Terminal.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied CBPA Exception No. 2021-17, which sought a setback exception for a pool, pool deck, and walkway at 265 Molly's Way, Saluda. The motion to reject, citing failure to meet the findings of fact, passed 3-0-1 with one abstention. The board also approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting and held a closed session to consult with legal counsel on pending litigation.

• Approved the minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting by unanimous vote.
• Denied CBPA Exception No. 2021-17 for a pool at 265 Molly's Way, Saluda, by a 3-0-1 vote (one abstention), as the project did not meet the findings of fact.
• Held a closed session under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) to consult with legal counsel on the Lauro appeal, with unanimous votes to enter and exit.

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet to review financial reports, discuss unfinished business including Cook's Corner updates and insurance proposals, and consider new business such as a $25,000 payment request for Virginia's River Realm and the appointment of an executive director. The agenda also includes updates on tourism marketing and the Broadband Authority.

• Virginia's River Realm $25,000 payment request
• Appointment of Executive Director of the EDA
• VACORP & VRSA insurance proposals, workers' compensation addition
• Cook's Corner sewer pump station easement update
• Financial and administrative changes by Janet Riggs

The EDA unanimously appointed Michelle Brown as Executive Director, transitioning her from county staff to full EDA employment. The Authority also unanimously approved paying a $25,000 invoice to Virginia's River Realm for marketing services. Grant funds for the Cook's Corner housing project were released back to the state due to lack of developers, and a commercial real estate broker was hired to market the property.

• Appointed Michelle Brown as EDA Executive Director (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $25,000 invoice to Virginia's River Realm (unanimous)
• Approved VRSA insurance proposal for Workman's Comp coverage (unanimous)
• Expressed displeasure to County Administrator over waterline placement on EDA property (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved May financial report with cash balance $417,911.36
• Approved May 20, 2021 minutes
• Approved agenda with addition of waterline to Cook's Corner easement update
• Released grant funds back to DHCD for Cook's Corner housing project

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority will review financial matters, including a budget supplement request and the FY 2022 budget. The board will discuss a new policy for neighborhood connection fees and a Request for Proposals for billing and maintenance services. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on construction phases and easement authorizations.

• Approval of FY 2022 Budget (Pages 15-18)
• New Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy (Page 19)
• RFP for Billing, Operation & Maintenance (Page 20)
• Budget Supplement Request – FY 2021-08 (Page 14)
• Resolution regarding Cross Rip Road and Melvin/Edmond Avenues

The Middlesex Water Authority unanimously approved its FY 22 budget and adopted a new Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy that allows case-by-case partnerships with developers or HOAs, including up to 50% connection fee incentives. The board also approved negotiating a contract with R. P. Finch, Inc. for billing, operation and maintenance services, and authorized preliminary work on a possible connection for the Urbanna Harbor HOA. A request for easement compensation from Mr. Lee was tabled until the July meeting.

• Approved FY 22 MWA Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation with R. P. Finch, Inc. for billing, O&M services (unanimous)
• Approved checks #3070-3082 totaling $1,755,177.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2021-08 (unanimous)
• Approved easement for Tax Map 41-64A, Mill Creek Harbor Association (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending Melvin Avenue condemnation to include Edmond Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Mr. Lee's easement compensation request until July meeting

Planning Commission

The Middlesex County Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception for an energy storage facility at the intersection of Route 3 and Route 33, along with a related comprehensive plan substantial accord and a zoning ordinance amendment to create Article 15C for renewable energy facilities. The commission also recommended approval of two major site plans: one for two self-storage buildings at 220 Jacks Place, Deltaville, and another for a six-unit aircraft hangar at 310 Plainview Rd., Topping. All recommendations were made with conditions, and the minutes of the February 11, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-02 (two self-storage buildings) with staff conditions and added turn-around space, vote 9-0-1 abstention.
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2021-03 (six-unit aircraft hangar) with staff conditions, vote 9-0 (Commissioner Jones recused).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance Amendment #2019-06 (new Article 15C for renewable energy facilities) with vote 9-0-1 abstention.
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2021-01 (energy storage facility) with vote 9-0-1 abstention.
• Recommended approval of Special Exception #2021-01 (energy storage facility) with conditions, vote 9-0-1 abstention.

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on five applications for shoreline projects, including bulkheads, revetments, and a sand dune modification. The board will also consider changing its meeting time in its bylaws from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The agenda is otherwise routine, with approval of minutes and standard procedures.

• Wetlands Application #2020-2199: 235' stone/concrete rubble sill with beach nourishment, 80' revetment at Meachims Creek, 838 Long Point Lane
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2020-2205: remove existing jetty, add 80' jetty on Rappahannock River, 281 Riverbank Drive
• Wetlands Application #2020-2336: 50'x8' A1A rip rap revetment on Jackson Creek, 416 Paradise Lane
• Wetlands Application #2021-0409: 100' geotube with plantings on Urbanna Creek, 1387 Oakes Landing Rd
• Wetlands Application #2021-0907: 36' vinyl bulkhead with returns and rip rap on Perkins Creek, 460 Knapp Street

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved four wetland and dune applications unanimously, each with an 18-month time limit, and tabled one application because the agent was absent. The board also voted to change its meeting time to 10:00 AM and discussed site visits.

• Approved Wetlands Application #2020-2199 for a living shoreline on Meachims Creek (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2020-2205 for a jetty on the Rappahannock River (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2020-2336 for rip rap revetment on Jackson Creek (unanimous)
• Tabled Wetlands Application #2021-0409 for geotube on Urbanna Creek (no public hearing held)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-0907 for bulkhead and revetment on Perkins Creek (unanimous)
• Voted to change meeting time to 10:00 AM (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and reports from constitutional officers and agencies. Key items include a cigarette tax ordinance, an airport layout plan grant amendment, a dredging agreement for Mill Creek, and the FY22 budget appropriation resolution.

• Cigarette Tax Ordinance and Regional Administration
• Airport Layout Plan Grant Amendment
• DGIF Dredging Agreement for Mill Creek
• FY22 Budget Appropriation Resolution
• Hummel Field Land Sales Contract, Second Amendment

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY2022 Appropriation Resolution, appropriating $29,442,838 for the General Fund, including $18,643,926 for schools. The Board also approved a Comprehensive Agreement with Delaware Corporation for the airport project and authorized the release of DHCD grant funds for the Cooks Corner property. Several other items were approved, including budget transfers, citizen appointments, and a proclamation declaring July 15 as Stingray Point Contraband Sailor Day.

• Adopted FY2022 Appropriation Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Agreement with Delaware Corporation for airport (5-0)
• Authorized release of DHCD grant funds for Cooks Corner RCE property (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer Requests FY2021-09 and 11 for schools (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer FY2021-10 for $4,500 for Sports Complex lightning damage (5-0)
• Approved citizen appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Declared July 15 as Stingray Point Contraband Sailor Day (5-0)
• Approved policy allowing electronic participation by Board members (5-0)

Airport Committee

The Middlesex County Airport Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss committee reports. Under new business, they will receive a realignment update and a marketing discussion led by Michelle Brown. The agenda is largely procedural, with these two items being the only substantive topics.

• Realignment Update
• Marketing Discussion – Michelle Brown

The Middlesex County Airport Committee unanimously approved the runway realignment draft layout and forwarded it to the Board of Supervisors. The committee also moved its July meeting to July 12 and discussed promotional ideas for the airport, with further discussion planned for the next meeting.

• Approved runway realignment draft layout and forwarded to BOS (6-0)
• Moved July meeting to 7/12/2021 (6-0)
• Accepted January 25, 2021 minutes as read (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority authorized a $2.5 million lease revenue financing arrangement to fund upgrades to the Cook's Corner Office Complex and a new HVAC system at the elementary school. The board also adopted a new late fee policy and a requirement for 30-day review periods for future bond requests. Additionally, the board received an update that the Virginia DHCD has set a June 1, 2021 deadline for the county to identify a committed developer for the Cook's Corner CDBG grant.

• Authorized $2.5 million lease revenue financing for Cook's Corner Office Complex upgrades and elementary school HVAC system
• Adopted late fee policy: 15% fee for amounts unpaid within 5 days of due date, plus 5% per month thereafter
• Adopted policy requiring minimum 30-day review period for EDA bond issue requests
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Transient Occupancy Tax budget transition with County
• Received DHCD notice that $1.25 million CDBG grant offer for Cook's Corner expires June 1, 2021 if no developer is committed

The Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to send a letter to DHCD requesting that Cook's Corner grant funds be rescinded unless they can be redirected to the Rawley Housing Project to cover a $600,000 inflation loss. The Authority also approved a policy amendment allowing single-source contracts up to $80,000, and accepted a real estate agreement with Thalhimer for the Cook's Corner property, with one member dissenting. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but postponed.

• Approved letter to DHCD to rescind Cook's Corner grants unless redirected to Rawley Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Small Purchase Policy allowing single-source contracts up to $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Thalhimer real estate agreement with amendments (5-1, Reed opposed)
• Approved March financial report with amended roof expenses (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting to take action on overseeing the internet connectivity project and nominating a treasurer/grant fiscal agent. They will also receive an update on the VATI grant. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Action item: Oversee Internet Connectivity Project
• Action item: Nominate Treasurer/Grant Fiscal Agent Position
• Information item: VATI Update by Kevin Gentry

The Middlesex Broadband Authority unanimously recommended requesting $2,000 per month for 18 months from the Board of Supervisors to fund Broadband Telecom's grant management services. The board also unanimously appointed Ann Marie Ricardi as Treasurer/Grant Fiscal Agent at $250 per month. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the VATI project and broadband-related information.

• Recommended $2,000/month for 18 months to BOS for Broadband Telecom grant management (unanimous)
• Appointed Ann Marie Ricardi as Treasurer/Grant Fiscal Agent at $250/month (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 and April 15, 2021 minutes and agenda (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve expenses, a budget supplement, and minutes from March 17, 2021. They will receive updates on easements and construction, discuss releasing a request for proposals for operational services, and consider authorizing acceptance of easements, the FY 2022 budget, a Dominion easement request, and a new neighborhood connection fee policy. The meeting will also include a closed session for legal consultation.

• Approval of expenses (checks #3039-3056, totaling $932,145.60)
• Request for Budget Supplement FY 2021-06 & FY 2021-07
• Authorization to accept and sign easements received
• FY 2022 Budget discussion
• New Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy

The Middlesex Water Authority approved sharing an exclusive easement with Dominion Energy for electric lines off Jackson Creek Road, contingent on acceptance of a final engineering plan by Bowman Consulting. The board also approved checks totaling $2,202,236.48, two budget supplements for construction, and a list of easements. A proposed FY22 budget of $924,275 was presented, and a new neighborhood connection fee policy was discussed but deferred to the June meeting.

• Approved sharing easement with Dominion Energy, contingent on Bowman Consulting's final engineering plan (unanimous)
• Approved checks #3039-3069 totaling $2,202,236.48 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2021-06 for $945,979.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY 2021-07 for $1,185,746.53 (unanimous)
• Approved list of easements and authorized chair/vice chair to sign additional ones before next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021, as corrected (unanimous)
• Held closed session for legal consultation; no action taken

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on three applications for shoreline construction within its jurisdiction. The board will also approve minutes from its April 13, 2021 meeting. The meeting is being held electronically due to the county's emergency ordinance.

• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-0022 by Delta Marine Construction for Bradley Davis: reconstruct 3-65' vinyl groins on Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #40-98B, 561 Stiff Lane
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-0323 by Todd Fulton: construct (2) 48' groins on Rappahannock River, Tax Map Parcel #28 (15) 4, 49 North Shore Circle
• Wetlands Application #2021-0331 by Jason Blanks: construct 87 feet of stone revetment on Meachim Creek, Tax Map Parcel #29A(5)3, 88 Sibley Ave

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all three applications on the agenda: reconstruction of vinyl groins, construction of two groins, and a stone revetment. Each approval was unanimous with an 18-month time limit. The board also discussed VMRC wetland guidelines and noted a floating dock at Fishing Bay Yacht Club needs no permit.

• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-0022 for 3 vinyl groins (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2021-0323 for 2 groins (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved Wetlands Application #2021-0331 for 87 ft stone revetment (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including a contract for CCOC renovations, an amendment to a land sales contract at Hummel Field Airport, and a budget supplement request for schools. The meeting also includes updates on the Topping Sewer Project and potential cigarette tax changes.

• Contract approval for CCOC Renovations with Trinity
• Amendment to Sales Contract for land at Hummel Field Airport
• Budget Supplement Request for School Matters
• Comprehensive Agreement for Design and Construction for the Airport
• Discussion of Cigarette Tax Ordinance and Regional Administration

The Board approved the design of the Topping sewer collection project and agreed to pursue joining the Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board. It also approved a $401.20 school budget supplement, a $35,990 airport grant, and a contract with Trinity USA for CCOC renovations. The Government Continuity Ordinance was allowed to expire, and the Board amended its Bylaws to allow electronic participation under FOIA.

• Approved Topping sewer collection project design (5-0)
• Agreed to pursue joining Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board (consensus)
• Approved Budget Supplement Request FY2021-64 for $401.20 (5-0)
• Approved Department of Aviation grant of $35,990 (5-0)
• Authorized signing contract with Trinity USA for CCOC renovations (5-0)
• Approved EDA Memorandum of Understanding (5-0)
• Amended Bylaws to allow electronic participation under FOIA (5-0)
• Approved partnership with Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold a hybrid meeting to deliberate and adopt the county and school budgets for fiscal year 2022, as well as set county tax rates for FY22. The public can participate electronically via Zoom or phone, but cannot attend in person. The agenda contains only these two action items, with no other business listed.

• Adoption of County and School Budgets for FY22
• Adoption of County Tax Rates for FY22

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2021-22 general fund budget of $29,442,838, which includes an increase in personal property tax on vehicles from $2.10 to $2.60 per $100 assessed value, and on jet skis, recreational vehicles, campers, and apportioned trucks from $1.75 to $2.60. The motion carried 3-2, with Supervisors Mansfield, Kimbrough, and Koontz voting in favor, and Supervisors Williams and Chairman Jessie voting against. The Board also agreed by consensus to allow Supervisor Koontz to continue dredging at Mill Creek Landing at no cost to the county.

• Adopted FY2021-22 general fund budget of $29,442,838 (3-2)
• Increased vehicle personal property tax from $2.10 to $2.60 per $100 assessed value (3-2)
• Increased personal property tax on jet skis, RVs, campers, and apportioned trucks from $1.75 to $2.60 per $100 assessed value (3-2)
• Authorized Supervisor Koontz to continue dredging at Mill Creek Landing at no cost to the county (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding proposed changes to tax rates.

• Presentation of Proposed Budgets for FY 22
• Public Hearing for proposed budget and tax rate changes

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed FY2022 budget totaling $29,442,838, which includes no real estate tax increase but proposes raising personal property taxes on vehicles and other items. No public comments were made, and no vote was taken, as state law requires a seven-day waiting period after the hearing. The board adjourned to a budget deliberation meeting scheduled for April 29, 2021.

• Held public hearing on FY2022 budget; no vote taken (legal requirement)
• Adjourned to budget deliberation meeting on April 29, 2021 (5-0)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting electronically to consider action on a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project with Dominion and All Points Broadband, and an item called 'Middlesex Surfs'. They will also receive an update on the VATI program. Public comments are accepted via email, mail, or drop box before the meeting.

• Action item: FTTH project with Dominion and All Points Broadband
• Action item: Middlesex Surfs
• Information item: VATI update by Kevin Gentry
• Public comments accepted via email, mail, or drop box

The Middlesex Broadband Authority unanimously approved moving forward on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband for a Fiber to the Home project, costing $36,000 for a deep dive to identify unserved areas. They also unanimously approved moving forward on a Broadband Partnership Agreement. The authority discussed the VATI grant, noting a new contract is needed and the county's $170,000 cost would require Board of Supervisors approval.

• Approved MOU with Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband for Fiber to the Home (unanimous)
• Approved Broadband Partnership Agreement (unanimous)
• Discussed VATI grant requiring new contract and $170,000 county cost
• Tabled Hillcrest project until deep dive completed

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet electronically to discuss unfinished business including updates on the Cook's Corner property developer search, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for the transient occupancy tax/budget transition, and a storage extension request from Walter C. Via Enterprises. New business includes a VRSA insurance proposal for FY 2021-22, plus reports on tourism marketing and broadband.

• Cook's Corner developer search update and possible sale/lease
• Transient Occupancy Tax MOU approval for budget transition
• Walter C. Via Enterprises storage extension at Cook's Corner
• VRSA Insurance Proposal FY 2021-22
• Virginia's River Realm spring promotional campaign and videographer

The Economic Development Authority approved a lease revenue financing arrangement for a $2.5 million project to upgrade the Cook's Corner Office Complex and install a new HVAC system at the elementary school. The Authority also adopted a new late fee policy and a 30-day review requirement for future bond requests. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the county regarding transient occupancy tax was approved.

• Authorized signing of documents for $2.5M lease revenue financing (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with county on transient occupancy tax (unanimous)
• Adopted late fee policy of 15% after 5 days, plus 5% per month (unanimous)
• Adopted 30-day minimum review policy for bond issue requests (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report with $413,054.78 cash balance (all yes except Feigum)
• Approved agenda with loan consideration added, VRSA insurance removed (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on seven wetland permit applications for shoreline projects, including bulkheads, revetments, and a living shoreline. The board will also discuss new wetland guidance and consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on 7 wetland applications (2021-0147, 0187, 0203, 0228, 0236, 0248, 0501)
• Application 2021-0147: 60 ft rip rap revetment on Meachim Creek
• Application 2021-0187: vinyl bulkhead and living shoreline on Sturgeon Creek
• Application 2021-0501: drain pipe trench on Fishing Bay Road
• Old business: Application 2020-2221 for Envirolok bags and living shoreline on Moores Creek

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all seven public hearing applications and one old business item, each with an 18-month time limit. All votes were unanimous except the old business item, which passed 4-0-1 due to an alternate member's absence. The board also agreed to prepare a response to VMRC's proposed wetland guidelines.

• Approved rip rap revetment on Meachim Creek (unanimous)
• Approved vinyl bulkhead and living shoreline on Sturgeon Creek (unanimous)
• Approved stone revetment on Sturgeon Creek (unanimous)
• Approved wooden jetty replacement on Rappahannock River (unanimous)
• Approved vinyl bulkhead on Piankatank River (unanimous)
• Approved rip rap addition on Montgomery Cove (unanimous)
• Approved drainpipe installation on Fishing Bay (unanimous)
• Approved living shoreline on Moores Creek (4-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to finalize the county budget, followed by other board discussion. The meeting is hybrid, with public access only via Zoom, not in person. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 22, with deliberation and adoption on April 29.

• Budget finalization discussion
• Other board discussion
• Upcoming budget public hearing on April 22, 2021
• Upcoming budget deliberation and adoption on April 29, 2021

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and agreed by consensus to advertise the FY22 budget at $29,442,838. They also decided to join the Northern Neck Cigarette Regional Board and to reopen the Woodward Building on May 1, 2021. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to run FY22 budget advertisement at $29,442,838 (consensus)
• Agreed to join Northern Neck Cigarette Regional Board (consensus)
• Agreed to open Woodward Building on May 1, 2021 (consensus)
• Discussed using $354,936 in ARPA funds for various expenses (no formal action)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority is meeting electronically to discuss broadband expansion in the county. They will hear a presentation from Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband about providing fiber-to-the-home service, and receive updates on the VATI grant and the Hill Crest project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Presentation from Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband on fiber-to-home service
• VATI grant update
• Hill Crest project update
• Approval of March 18, 2021 minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report

The Middlesex Broadband Authority voted to have counsel review a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband for a fiber-to-home project in unserved areas, with a special meeting planned for the following week. The board also approved the March 18 minutes and the Treasurer's Report, and heard updates on the Emergency Broadband Benefit program and the vendor selection process for the RFP.

• Approved the March 18, 2021 minutes as presented.
• Approved the Treasurer's Report as presented.
• Voted to have counsel review the MOU with Dominion Energy and All Points Broadband, with a special meeting to be held the following week.
• Adjourned to a special meeting on April 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to review the updated state budget process and outcomes, discuss cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and receive a county budget update from staff. The meeting is hybrid, with public access by Zoom only, and is a discussion session, not a final adoption. Upcoming meetings include a budget public hearing on April 22 and budget deliberation and adoption on April 29.

• Review updated state budget process and outcomes
• Board discussion on COLA (cost-of-living adjustment)
• County budget update from staff
• Hybrid meeting: in-person limited, public via Zoom only
• Upcoming: Budget Public Hearing April 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and agreed by consensus to add $125,000 to the Sheriff's contingency line item. They discussed options for employee raises, including a 5% uniform increase, and considered adjusting the personal property tax rate to $2.60 to close a budget gap. No final budget decisions were made; the Board scheduled another work session for April 9, 2021, and will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2021.

• Added $125,000 to the Sheriff's contingency line item by consensus.
• Scheduled a budget work session for April 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
• Agreed to invite Dr. Gretz (School Superintendent) and Mickey Sampson (Sheriff's Office) to the April 9 work session.
• Adjourned to the regular Board meeting scheduled for April 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will hold an electronic meeting on April 6, 2021, to consider regular agenda items including financing for MES HVAC and CCOC renovations, health insurance, an infectious disease plan, budget supplement requests, and a citizen appointment. Public hearings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and a precinct polling place change. The agenda also includes consent items, reports, and updates from county staff.

• Financing for MES HVAC and CCOC renovations (pages 82-166)
• Health insurance discussion (pages 167-174)
• Infectious Disease Plan by Ann Marie Ricardi (pages 175-188)
• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY2022-2028 (pages 204-207)
• Amendment to Precinct and Polling Ordinance: Urbanna Precinct polling place to Urbanna United Methodist Church (pages 208-215)

The Board authorized a $2.5 million, 15-year loan from Sterling Bank at 2.26% interest to finance HVAC replacement at Middlesex Elementary School and Cooks Corner Office Complex renovations. The Board also approved the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan, including $75,000 for turnarounds on Route 629 and $10,000 for traffic engineering services. Several other items were approved, including school budget supplements, gym floor replacement, and a $5,000 study for Deltaville sewage alternatives.

• Approved $2.5M Sterling Bank loan at 2.26% for 15 years for HVAC and CCOC renovations (5-0)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan with $75,000 for Route 629 turnarounds and $10,000 for traffic services (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Requests FY2021-61-63 and Budget Transfer FY2021-08 for schools (5-0)
• Authorized Trinity USA for gym floor replacement at Cooks Corner (5-0)
• Approved Bay Design proposal for Historic Nature Trail final design (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Timmons Group study for Deltaville sewage alternative (5-0)
• Approved adding Juneteenth holiday to county personnel policy (5-0)
• Approved moving Urbanna Precinct polling place to Urbanna United Methodist Church (5-0)

Electoral Board

This is a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Electoral Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific items for decision or discussion, so it is procedural in nature.

The Middlesex County Electoral Board met electronically to prepare for the June 2021 Democratic Primary. They amended the agenda because previous minutes had not been reviewed. The registrar reported on budget items, candidate filings, election security vendor interviews, and new election laws. Training dates for election officers were set, and the board discussed using Urbanna United Methodist Church as a polling place.

• Amended the agenda because previous meeting minutes had not been reviewed
• Noted two Board of Supervisors candidates filed (John Knootz, Greg Chambers) but neither is qualified
• Noted no School Board candidates filed in Hartfield or Saluda Districts
• Set OOE training via ZOOM for May 22, 2021 at 9 AM
• Set in-person election equipment training for May 26, 2021 at 10 AM and 6 PM
• Vice Chairman Scott to create slide show on using Urbanna United Methodist Church as polling precinct
• Registrar Welch to contact UUMC regarding acceptance letter for facility use

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved paying a $950 invoice for roof repairs at Cook's Corner and authorized proceeding with a commercial realtor for the property's sale or lease, contingent on the DCHD grant decision. The Authority also approved a revised Small Purchase Policy and authorized the Chair and Vice-Chair to negotiate an extension of Via Enterprise's storage agreement beyond April 30.

• Approved payment of $950.00 invoice for Cook's Corner roof repair by Martin's Roofing Company.
• Approved proceeding to seek a commercial realtor for advice on sale or ground lease of Cook's Corner, contingent on DCHD grant action.
• Approved revised EDA Small Purchase Policy, including new thresholds for competitive bids and officer approval requirements.
• Authorized Chair and Vice-Chair to negotiate extension of Via Enterprise's storage agreement beyond April 30, 2021.
• Approved agenda and February minutes unanimously.
• Approved February Financial Report with cash balance of $412,952.62.

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority approved the February 18, 2021 minutes and the Treasurer's Report as presented. The board selected Design 9 and Broadband Telecom for interviews in response to the RFP. The executive director reported receiving a regional grant, but Middlesex could not participate due to RDOF impact. The meeting was procedural with no other formal votes.

• Approved the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the Treasurer's Report as presented unanimously.
• Selected Design 9 and Broadband Telecom for RFP interviews.
• Adjourned to the next meeting set for March 22, 2021.

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority accepted a $20,000 loan from the county Economic Development Authority, approved a budget supplement and transfers to fund construction, and approved a list of easements. It also denied service to one property with a deposit refund, accepted the FY 20 audit, and held a closed session on legal matters.

• Approved checks #3025-3038 totaling $1,135,832.57
• Approved Budget Supplement 2021-05 and Budget Transfers 2021-02, 03, 04
• Adopted resolution accepting $20,000 loan from Middlesex Economic Development Authority
• Approved easement list and authorized chair/vice chair to sign additional ones before May 19
• Removed service to 131 Delta Drive and refunded $400 deposit
• Accepted FY 20 audit as prepared by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Convened closed session for legal consultation on Bowman Consulting contracts; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session on March 16, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no specific budget details, proposals, or action items. This appears to be a procedural or preliminary discussion session rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Budget work session scheduled for 3/16/2021 at 6:00 PM

The Board of Supervisors met for a budget work session and heard presentations on health benefits, Social Services, the Sheriff's Office, and the School Board. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The Board adjourned to its next budget work session on April 6, 2021.

• Adjourned to the next budget work session scheduled for April 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved CBPA Exception No. 2021-01, allowing a reduced 100-foot setback for a pool and patio replacement at 20 Waterford Drive, Urbanna. The board also approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; new business included only a discussion about maintenance concerns for BMPs.

• Approved CBPA Exception No. 2021-01 for pool and patio at 20 Waterford Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Wetlands Board

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on seven applications for shoreline construction, including bulkheads, seawalls, rip rap, and living shorelines. The meeting will be conducted electronically via Zoom due to emergency procedures. Public comments can be submitted before or during the meeting.

• Wetlands Application #2020-1838: 140'x5' vinyl bulkhead on Meacham Creek, 122 Cox Landing
• Wetlands Application #2020-1922: 16' seawall with turnbacks on Rappahannock River, 101 Brandon Point Road
• Wetlands Application #2020-2221: Envirolok bags and ReadyReefs living shoreline on Moores Creek, 160 Wooldridge Cove
• Coastal Primary Sand Dune Applications #2021-0268 and #2021-0269: drainpipe installations on Fishing Bay
• Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per individual speaker, 12 minutes for group representatives

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved six applications for bulkheads, seawalls, rip rap, and drainage improvements, all unanimously with 18-month time limits and some conditions. One application for a living shoreline on Moore Creek was tabled to the next meeting because no representative was present. The board also noted a commercial permit with no permit needed and discussed new regulations.

• Approved 140' vinyl bulkhead on Meacham Creek (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved 16' seawall on Rappahannock River (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved 100' rip rap on Piankatank River with condition to explain why living shoreline not considered (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved 60' rip rap revetment on Urbanna Creek (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved drainpipe trench on Fishing Bay (78 Ruarks Ln) with condition to submit revised plans (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Approved drainpipe trench on Fishing Bay (1215 Fishing Bay Rd) with condition to submit revised plans (unanimous, 18-month limit)
• Tabled living shoreline application on Moore Creek to next meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

This is a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Electoral Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no listed agenda items, so the meeting is procedural in nature with no specific decisions or discussions identified.

The Middlesex County Electoral Board voted to relocate the Urbanna polling precinct from the Urbanna Firehouse to the Urbanna Methodist Church, citing parking, accessibility, and staff eagerness. The board also reorganized its 2021 leadership, keeping Barbara Cockrell as Chairman, John Scott as Vice Chairman, and Melford Placilla as Secretary. Minutes from February 4 and February 24, 2021, were approved as written.

• Approved minutes from February 4 and February 24, 2021 meetings as written.
• Reorganized the Electoral Board for 2021, retaining Barbara Cockrell as Chairman, John Scott as Vice Chairman, and Melford Placilla as Secretary.
• Approved moving the Urbanna polling precinct to the Urbanna Methodist Church, effective for future elections.
• Directed the Registrar to work with the County Attorney on an ordinance to relocate the precinct.
• Planned to survey the new precinct location with the Chief and Assistant Chief for ADA compliance.
• Directed the Secretary to compose a thank-you letter to the Urbanna Methodist Church, including cleaning fee and 2021 election calendar.
• Planned to place a thank-you article in the Southside Sentinel for the Urbanna Firehouse.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors scheduled a budget work session for March 2, 2021. The agenda is limited to this single procedural item.

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and reviewed preliminary cuts that reduced the budget gap to $1.7 million. County Administrator Walker recommended against a real estate tax increase but suggested the Board consider raising the personal property tax rate to $2.25 to generate additional revenue. The Board agreed by consensus to cut $2,000 from high school sports travel expenses and scheduled another budget work session for March 16, 2021. No final budget decisions were made.

• Agreed by consensus to cut the high school sports travel expenses line item of $2,000.
• Agreed to hold an additional budget work session on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned until the regular Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The agenda contains only a single item referencing the agenda and board packet; no specific decisions or discussion topics are listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 3/2/2021 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Board rescinded the June 2, 2021 award to Trinity USA for the Cooks Corner renovation ($958,098.04 for Base Bid, Bid A, and Bid B) and instead approved a reduced award of $935,471 for the Base Bid and Bid A only, after discussion about prioritizing gym floor repairs over window replacements. The Board also authorized the School Board to proceed with the elementary school HVAC project with Honeywell for $1,695,023.89, contingent on financing. Several other items were approved, including budget supplements, a $5 electronic summons fee ordinance, and the sale of 1.569 acres of Hummel Field Airport to Delaware Corporation for $15,000.

• Rescinded $958,098.04 Cooks Corner award to Trinity USA; approved $935,471 for Base Bid and Bid A only (3-1-1)
• Authorized School Board to proceed with Honeywell HVAC project at elementary school, $1,695,023.89 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement Requests FY2021-54, 55 and Budget Transfer FY2021-07 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Triangle Skateboard Alliance for donated equipment (5-0)
• Funded election poll books from set-aside reserve fund (5-0)
• Approved Electronic Summons System Ordinance with $5 court fee (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1.569 acres of Hummel Field Airport to Delaware Corporation for $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved Major Site Plan 2020-12 for MHC Bethpage campground expansion (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met to conduct the Risk-Limiting Audit, which ended at 10:37 A.M. After the audit, the board discussed updates to the FY 21/22 budget and voted unanimously to present the budget without changes to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting adjourned at 11:11 A.M.

• Conducted the Risk-Limiting Audit, which ended at 10:37 A.M.
• Approved presenting the FY 21/22 budget without changes to the Board of Supervisors (motion by Vice Chairman Scott, seconded by Secretary Placilla, all in favor).

Economic Development Authority

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will meet electronically to discuss unfinished business, including updates on the Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar grant, Cook's Corner roof repair and developer search, and the EDA's purchase policy. They will also consider the FY 2021-22 budget, a transient tax request, and new business such as electric car charging stations. The meeting includes reports from Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator Michelle Brown and a broadband update from Kevin Gentry.

• Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar grant amended with conditions (December 10, 2020 award of $12,129.92)
• Cook's Corner roof repair contract to be awarded upon receipt of third estimate
• FY 2021-22 budget approval
• Transient tax request (rate raised from 2% to 5% by Board of Supervisors)
• Electric car charging stations discussion

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the FY 2021-22 budget, including $100,090 from the 3% lodging tax and an additional $49,821 from the county, which will make Michelle Brown an EDA employee. The board also voted 3-2 to investigate installing an electric car charging station in the county. Several other items were discussed but deferred, including the Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar micro-grant, Cook's Corner roof repairs, and a food truck initiative.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget with lodging tax revenue and $49,821 county supplement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to investigate electric car charging station in county (3-2)
• Approved agenda, December minutes, and November financial report (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with lower roof repair bid at Cook's Corner ($800)
• Appointed Anzivino and Riggs to revise Small Purchase Policy for March meeting

Middlesex Water Authority

This is the agenda for the Middlesex Water Authority's regular meeting on February 17, 2021. The only listed item is the meeting agenda and packet, which contains the documents for the meeting. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting agenda and packet for February 17, 2021

The Middlesex Water Authority approved a list of easements and authorized the chair or vice chair to sign any additional easements received before March 17, 2021. It also authorized signing pleadings to invalidate Certificates of Take once easements are received, and approved beginning appraisals and condemnation filings for unresponsive property owners. The budget supplement was tabled until the March 17 meeting.

• Approved checks 3015-3024 totaling $64,393.50 (unanimous)
• Approved list of easements and authorized chair/vice chair to sign additional ones (unanimous)
• Authorized signing pleadings to invalidate Certificates of Take when easements received (unanimous)
• Approved beginning appraisals and condemnation filings based on attorney recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled Budget Supplement FY 2021-05 until March 17 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Variance Application #2021-001, allowing a 31-foot front and 8-foot side setback variance for an existing shed at 1674 North End Road, Deltaville. The approval included all penalties and after-the-fact fees for the shed being placed without permits. The board also elected Henry Easton as Chairman and Emily Davies as Vice Chairman for 2021, and set monthly meetings for the third Monday at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved Variance Application #2021-001 for shed setback variances (unanimous)
• Elected Henry Easton as Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Emily Davies as Vice Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Set monthly meetings for third Monday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Middlesex County, VA Planning Commission meeting on February 11, 2021. The only listed item is the meeting packet PDF, with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed. The agenda appears to be boilerplate with no substantive items for public action.

• Meeting packet PDF for 02-11-2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2020-12 for an existing campground expansion at 679 Browns Lane, Urbanna, with conditions. The recommendation requires that all staff comments and HRSD/VDH comments be addressed before review by the Board of Supervisors. The vote was eight in favor, with two absent and one abstention.

• Elected Bill Powell as Chairman, Melvin Beverley as Vice Chairman, and Theresa Anderson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Set regular monthly meetings for the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse Boardroom (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan #2020-12 for campground expansion at 679 Browns Lane, with conditions (8-0-1, 2 absent)

Wetlands Board

This is the agenda for the Middlesex County, VA Wetlands Board meeting on February 9, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board approved all four applications before it, each with conditions and time limits. The board also approved the January 12, 2021 minutes and discussed allowing agents to pick up approvals instead of mailing them.

• Approved modified application #2020-1546 for two jetties, with removal of seawall and marsh sill, 18-month limit (unanimous)
• Approved application #2020-2117 for oyster bag revetment, 18-month limit (unanimous)
• Approved application #2020-2254 for 180' rip-rap revetment, 18-month limit (unanimous)
• Approved application #2021-0040 for vinyl bulkhead replacement, 3-year limit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a joint budget work session with the School Board on February 9, 2021, at 4:30 PM. The agenda contains only this single item, with no listed discussion topics, proposals, or dollar figures. It is a procedural meeting to discuss the budget jointly, but no specific details are provided in the agenda text.

• Joint budget work session with School Board

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda contains only this single item, indicating a focused working meeting rather than a regular public hearing.

• Budget work session for fiscal planning

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, hearing presentations from multiple county departments and agencies. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned to a joint meeting with the School Board on February 9, 2021.

• Adjourned to joint School Board meeting on Feb 9, 2021 (5-0)

Electoral Board

This is a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Electoral Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific items for decision or discussion, so it is procedural in nature.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Electoral Board finalized its FY21/22 budget request, approving a revised memo that includes $48,100 for new voting equipment, split as $36,000 in the current fiscal year and $12,100 in FY21/22. The board also approved the list of Officers of Election for a three-year term starting March 1, 2021, and held a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the Registrar's salary, taking no action.

• Approved revised budget memo with $48,100 for voting equipment ($36,000 in FY20/21, $12,100 in FY21/22) (3-0)
• Approved Officers of Election list for term March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2024 (3-0)
• Held closed session for personnel matters and Registrar salary; no action taken (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 29, 2020 meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

This is a procedural agenda for the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on February 2, 2021, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The only listed item is the agenda and board packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 2/2/2021 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Board approved raising all sheriff's deputies' salaries to $42,000 with a $50,000 cap, and awarded the Cooks Corner Office Complex renovation to Trinity USA Contracting for $958,098.04. It also approved several budget supplements, a VDOT resolution for the Deltaville path, and allowed the Skaters Club to use a concrete slab as a skate park. A motion to engage Bay Design for a master park plan failed for lack of a second.

• Approved raising all sheriff's deputies' salaries to $42,000 with a $50,000 cap (4-1)
• Awarded CCOC renovation to Trinity USA Contracting for $958,098.04 (3-2)
• Approved VDOT resolution committing $200,235 for Deltaville multi-purpose path (5-0)
• Approved allowing Skaters Club to use existing concrete slab as skate park, contingent on written agreement (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2021-47 for $50,021.67 for school debt interest (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2021-48 for $3,000 for Social Services (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplement FY2021-49 for $56,286 for two new positions (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 for removal of unsafe structure at 1884 Old Virginia Street (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session, serving as the kick-off for the budget process. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Budget work session and kick-off

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to review the preliminary FY2022 budget, which starts with a $2.1 million gap. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational, with staff outlining departmental requests, capital improvements, and potential revenue options. The Board discussed using fund balance, possible tax rate changes, and further cuts to balance the budget, but deferred decisions to future meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget work session
• Reviewed preliminary FY2022 budget with $2.1 million starting gap
• Discussed potential use of fund balance and revenue options to close gap
• Scheduled joint meeting with School Board for February 9, 2021

Economic Development Authority

The EDA unanimously approved an amended grant award to Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar, adding conditions such as obtaining required permits, hiring four additional employees within two years, and potential reimbursement of 50% of the grant if conditions are not met. The board also approved roof patch work for the Cook's Corner property, with funds from a $100,000 set-aside, despite a dissenting vote. Officers were re-elected and 2021 meeting dates were set.

• Amended $12,129.92 grant to Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved roof patch contract for Cook's Corner property (5-2, Feigum and Riggs opposed)
• Re-elected Gordon White as President, Janet Riggs as Vice President/Treasurer, Celane Roden as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 meeting dates (third Thursday monthly, subject to adjustment) (unanimous)
• Postponed purchasing procedures review to February meeting
• Accepted November financial report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and December minutes (unanimous)

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will hold its regular electronic meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, hear officer and staff reports, and receive an information item on the CARES Act broadband project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new decisions listed.

• Approval of November 19, 2020 minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report
• Information item: CARES Act broadband project update
• Public comments accepted via email, mail, or drop box

The Middlesex Broadband Authority voted unanimously to explore lighting up the Jamaica and Saluda towers using CARES funding, with the Board of Supervisors administering the project. The authority also approved the November 19, 2020 minutes and the Treasurer's Report. No public comments were made, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion to explore lighting Jamaica and Saluda towers (unanimous)

Middlesex Water Authority

The Middlesex Water Authority is holding a regular meeting on January 20, 2021. The agenda consists solely of the meeting packet, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda.

• Regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021
• Agenda includes only the meeting packet document
• No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed

Wetlands Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board unanimously approved all five shoreline modification applications presented at the January 14, 2020 meeting, each with an 18-month time limit. The board also elected Wesley Dolezal as Chairman and Monica Sanders as Vice Chairman for 2020, and approved the minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting. One old business item was withdrawn from board jurisdiction after revisions placed it outside the board's authority.

• Elected Wesley Dolezal Chairman and Monica Sanders Vice Chairman unanimously for 2020
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2019 meeting unanimously
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2018-0154 (Glenn Miller) to cap 46' timber groin with armor stone, unanimously with 18-month limit
• Approved Wetlands Application #2019-2063 (Patrick Gould) for revetment, breakwater, beach nourishment, and plantings, unanimously with 18-month limit
• Approved Coastal Primary Sand Dune Application #2019-1913 (Karen Anderson) for groin modifications, unanimously with 18-month limit
• Approved Wetlands Application #2019-1927 (Richard Daigneau) for 55' rip-rap revetment, unanimously with 18-month limit
• Approved Wetlands Application #2019-2066 (Gene Kendall) for 80' rip-rap revetment, unanimously with 18-month limit
• Determined Wetlands Application #2019-1839 (Janet E. Long) is outside board jurisdiction; no vote taken, staff to process

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a meeting on January 8, 2021, but the agenda contains only a single item listing the agenda document itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda adoption

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, hearing presentations on school renovations, strategic priorities, and major projects. The Board agreed by consensus to let the Broadband Authority proceed with wireless deployment on the Jamaica and Saluda towers, using approximately $141,000 in remaining CARES funding. No formal votes were taken on other items; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved moving forward with broadband wireless deployment on Jamaica and Saluda towers (consensus)
• Agreed to leave salary increases out of first budget draft and review later (consensus)
• Kept all committee assignments unchanged for the year (no changes requested)
• Adjourned to next budget work session on February 2, 2021 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting, but the agenda contains only a reference to a board packet PDF and no listed action items. This appears to be a procedural or administrative session with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda text.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the board packet