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Middlesex County public meetings in 2025

55 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sun Dec 28, 2025

Electoral Board

Middlesex County Electoral Board to hold holiday meet and greet

The Electoral Board is meeting on December 28, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a holiday meet and greet.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Middlesex Water Authority

Middlesex Water Authority to review engineering contracts and system extensions

The Authority will discuss updates on a professional services term contract RFP and system extensions for Rosegill and Tupelo Street. The meeting includes reports on connection fee collections, billing usage, and a DEQ groundwater permit modification.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple utility contracts and easements

The Middlesex Water Authority board approved the consent agenda. It authorized the Executive Director to sign the Utility Engineering Professional Services term contract and approved the utility service agreement for the Tupelo Street (Delta Gardens) extension, along with the related easement. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review subdivision and zoning ordinance amendments

The Middlesex County Planning Commission will review four proposed ordinance amendments and a draft Capital Improvements Plan. The items include changes to subdivision review processes and water connection requirements within the Middlesex County Water Authority Service District.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2027-2031

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2027‑2031, adding a note on operating‑cost impacts. It also approved three ordinance amendments—two to the Subdivision Ordinance and one to the Zoning Ordinance—each as presented. The minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Electoral Board

Electoral Board will discuss the FY 2026/27 budget

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will convene at 2:00 PM on December 11, 2025. The meeting will include a call to order, approval of the previous minutes, and a report from the General Registrar. The board will then discuss the county’s FY 2026/27 budget before adjourning.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Wetlands Board

Wetlands Board to review three shoreline and pier applications

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings for three wetlands applications. The board will consider requests for shoreline installations, bulkhead repairs, and pier replacements.

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✓ Decided: Board approved three wetland permits, each with a three-year term

The board approved the November 12, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved three wetland applications—#2025-1944, #2025-2067, and #2025-2263—each with a three‑year time frame, with one application carrying a “No Fill Behind Bulkhead” condition. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will consider sale of 7.05‑acre County property at 318 Paradise Lane

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget supplement requests for FY 2026, approve the consent agenda, and hear agency and staff reports. It will discuss and vote on contracts with DJH, Inc. and Raymond Global, Inc., and a resolution to accept surplus property TM#27-123A. The meeting concludes with a public hearing on the proposed sale of a 7.05‑acre parcel (Tax Map #40-214) located at 318 Paradise Lane.

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✓ Decided: Board approved budget supplements, airport right‑of‑way, and surplus property

The Board adopted the consent agenda and approved two FY 2026 budget supplement requests. It accepted the year‑end audit, authorized the County Administrator to sign a right‑of‑way agreement for Dominion Power’s new terminal, and approved engineering contracts. The Board also authorized a $3,500 payment for a post‑dredge survey and adopted a resolution to accept surplus property behind the RCE building.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss Capital Improvements Plan scores

The Middlesex County Planning Commission is meeting as the Capital Improvements Plan Committee. The session is focused on the submission and discussion of scores for the Capital Improvements Plan.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Airport Committee

Middlesex County Airport Committee to meet November 17

The Airport Committee will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes a report from Airport Manager Richard Lewis and a notice regarding officer elections at the following meeting.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Economic Development Authority

Public information and input meeting on Project Access in Deltaville

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to present Project Access, a property they recently acquired for developing ramps, docks, and supporting facilities to promote marine‑related industries. The meeting is intended to provide information and gather public comments on future development plans. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda includes a presentation and a public comment period. The session takes place at the Deltaville Community Center, 17147 General Puller Highway, on November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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✓ Decided: EDA discussed development of boat ramps on newly acquired 21‑acre site

The Economic Development Authority reviewed the 21‑acre property it purchased adjacent to Norview Marina and presented preliminary sketches for boat ramps, piers and parking. Public comments were heard on ramp design, water and sewage services, grant funding and potential marine‑training partnerships. The Authority did not adopt any formal actions; it indicated plans to apply for state and federal grants in early 2026.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Wetlands Board

Board will hear four wetland project applications, including a groin at Jackson Creek

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on four wetland applications submitted by Delta Marine Construction, Davey Resource Group, SalTerra Solutions, and Davey Resource Group on behalf of the Herder Trust. Each application proposes construction or restoration work within the Board’s jurisdiction, such as a low‑profile groin, QuickReef living shorelines, and rip‑rap repairs. The meeting also includes approval of the October 14, 2025 minutes and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved four wetland project applications

The Wetlands Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved four wetland permit applications (2025‑1308, 2025‑1980, 2025‑2031, 2025‑2136) each for a three‑year term. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Economic Development Authority

EDA approves loan resolution for Project Access property purchase

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority will vote on a resolution authorizing the pursuit of a loan and purchase of the Project Access property. The board will also approve two façade grants—$5,000 for Ballgown Barefoot and $450 for Urbanna Trading Company signage. Additional agenda items include remote participation via Zoom, tourism and marketing updates, and a closed‑meeting discussion of prospective business expansion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Dec 2 Business Appreciation Event at Deltaville Maritime Museum

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October meeting. The Treasurer’s report was accepted by acclamation. The board accepted the date (December 2) and location (Maritime Museum, Deltaville) for the Business Appreciation Event. Other items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Middlesex County Board of Supervisors to discuss school budget and parking

The Board of Supervisors will review budget supplement requests for the schools and discuss temporary parking at Cooks Corner Central Park. The meeting includes updates on the comprehensive plan and the Mill Creek/Wake Boat Landing dredge.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of 45 multiband radios for emergency services

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2026 Budget Supplement requests FY2026‑04 and FY2026‑05, allowing appropriation of various grant and state funds. It also authorized a $3,513.60 contract for the Wake Boat Landing dredge project and approved the purchase of 45 multiband portable radios for $137,272.50, achieving a $113,584.50 cost saving. The consent agenda, including October meeting minutes, disbursements of $1,384,524.31 and payroll of $550,925.93, was accepted.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Electoral Board

Board will hold a closed session to protect personal privacy

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The agenda includes a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(4) to protect individual privacy, a report from the registrar, and other items. No specific decisions or actions are listed.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Electoral Board

Electoral Board to review provisional ballots and canvass 2025 election results

The Middlesex County Electoral Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Building hearing room. The board will hold a closed‑session review of provisional ballots, canvass the November 4 general election results, and discuss election‑day issues. New business may also be considered before adjournment.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Battery Site property conveyance to EDA discussed at joint work session

The Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will discuss three EDA topics: Project Access, responses to the RFP for the Latimore Property, and the conveyance of the Battery Site property to the EDA with possible future uses. The board will also address other board matters and set dates for future joint work sessions.

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✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting; no substantive actions taken

The Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority held a joint work session. No approvals, denials, or policy decisions were made. The meeting was formally adjourned by a motion carried unanimously.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

Middlesex Broadband Authority meets to discuss 2026 calendar and grant updates

The Middlesex Broadband Authority will convene in Saluda to approve minutes and treasurer reports, discuss a 2026 calendar, and receive updates on a Digital Opportunity Grant and All Points.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Middlesex Water Authority

Middlesex Water Authority to discuss water and sewer ordinances

The Authority will review updates on system extensions and a DEQ groundwater permit. The board is also discussing amendments to County water and sewer ordinances and the comprehensive plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approved up to $15,000 for SCADA system upgrade

The Authority authorized spending up to $15,000 for a SCADA technology package and up to $3,000 in annual fees. It approved a $1,077.01 abatement for a service line leak at St. Clare Walker Middle School. The board renewed the annual contract with Via Construction for new connections and emergency repairs at the same pricing. A closed‑session was convened to discuss a real‑property acquisition.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Economic Development Authority

Board to consider supporting aircraft tax rate reduction

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority board will vote on a support letter urging the Board of Supervisors to reduce the aircraft tax rate. The meeting also includes approval of remote Zoom participation for members, routine approvals of the agenda and September minutes, and updates on tourism marketing and the Project Access initiative. Additional items are a scheduled BOS‑EDA worksession on Oct 21 and committee reports on tourism, agriculture, business development, workforce, and infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves aircraft tax reduction support letter

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and deferred the September minutes to the November meeting, both unanimously. The board also approved, by unanimous vote, the support letter for the aircraft tax rate reduction as presented. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board and School Board unanimously adjourned the meeting

The joint Board of Supervisors and School Board meeting discussed the high school renovation study but did not adopt any proposals. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Wetlands Board

Board will hear three wetland development applications on Oct 14, 2025

The Middlesex County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on three wetland applications submitted by Delta Marine Construction, Mac Bros, LLC, and Rufus H. Ruark, Jr. The hearing will include staff and applicant presentations followed by public comments. The Board will also approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved three wetland applications and minutes of prior meeting

The board approved the minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved three wetland permit applications—Delta Marine Construction’s stone revetment, Mac Bros’ concrete boat ramp with mitigation, and Rufus Ruark’s pier project—each with a three‑year time frame. The ramp approval included a condition for 200 sq ft of wetland mitigation. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to review behavioral health contract and budget supplement for call equipment

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY26/27 contract for Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health and a budget supplement request for call handling equipment. The meeting also includes updates on the RCE Cafeteria architect RFP and the FY 2027 draft budget calendar.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Resolution R‑2025‑011 authorizing airport contract amendment

The Board approved the consent agenda covering September‑October disbursements and payroll totaling $1,021,072.99. It adopted Resolution R‑2025‑011, authorizing the amendment to the airport construction agreement with DelCorp. Supervisors authorized the Selection Committee to interview firms for the Architectural and Engineering Professional Services contract. The Board set November 19 as the date for the second school work session, time to be determined.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Airport Committee

Committee discusses $40,000 furniture purchase for new terminal

The Middlesex County Airport Committee will discuss the purchase of furniture for the new 4,000‑square‑foot terminal building, with the Department of Aviation covering 90% of the $40,000 cost. The meeting also reviews the replacement terminal building status, runway lighting requests, and aircraft parking plans during construction of the Hummel ramp. Additional items include setting the next meeting date and electing a committee secretary.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved request to study aircraft tax reduction

The Airport Committee approved several unanimous motions, including a request that the county examine lowering the aircraft personal property tax. It also approved a 15% fuel discount for aircraft tenants who pay the county personal property tax and authorized dusk‑to‑dawn runway lighting with pilot control override. Maribeth Culbertson was elected committee secretary. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board hears multiple Chesapeake Bay preservation setback exceptions and a variance

The Middlesex County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three Chesapeake Bay Preservation District exception requests and one residential side‑yard variance. The exceptions seek reduced setbacks for patios, a garage, a pool and a retaining wall at properties in Hartfield, Deltaville and Urbanna. The variance request seeks a 9.5‑foot and a 7‑foot reduction from the 10‑foot side‑yard setback at 132 Circle Drive, Deltaville. The board will hear presentations from staff, applicants, and the public before discussing the applications.

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✓ Decided: Board approved three CBPA exceptions and a residential variance

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved CBPA Exception No. 2025-18, CBPA Exception No. 2025-19, and CBPA Exception No. 2025-20, each by a vote of three yes. The Board also approved Variance Application No. 2025-04 by a vote of three yes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will hear two special exception requests for storage and campground sites

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors will consider several regular agenda items, including a contract approval for Air Tech Solutions, Inc. to lease JDR office space and a resolution on the Opioids Settlement. They will also receive an update and recommendation on the county landfill solar project. The meeting concludes with a public hearing on two zoning special exceptions: a portable storage facility at 16379 General Puller Highway and a campground at 70 Dockside Drive.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1 million loan to EDA for Marina property

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted a one‑year Constitution Week proclamation. It authorized a $30,633.27 contract for JDR clerk’s office renovations and approved placement of two Virginia Landmarks plaques at the Cook’s Corner office complex. The Board adopted the opioid settlement resolution, authorized negotiations with Dominion Energy for a landfill solar lease, and approved a $1 million loan to the Economic Development Authority for the Marina property. It also declared several surplus items for sale and authorized a letter of support for the Port Infrastructure Development Program grant.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Wetlands Board

Public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025-1535 for rip‑rap at 217 Whiting Cove Rd

The Wetlands Board will first approve the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Wetlands Application #2025‑1535, submitted by CDB Inc. on behalf of Lois Dawson, to consider installing an 8‑foot‑wide by 8‑foot‑6‑inch‑tall rip‑rap revetment on a severely eroded bank at Whitings Creek, 217 Whiting Cove Rd (Tax Map Parcel #28‑133). After public comments, board members will discuss the proposal.

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✓ Decided: Board approves wetlands revetment application and meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0‑1 absent vote. It then approved Wetlands Application #2025‑1535 for a rip‑rap revetment on Whitings Creek, authorizing a three‑year permit unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Board approved resolution to pursue loan and purchase for Project Access

The Authority unanimously approved a $5,000 facade grant for Ballgown Barefoot and a $450 facade grant for Urbanna Trading Company. It also unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the pursuit of a loan and property purchase for Project Access. Members agreed to send a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors requesting a reduction in the Personal Property Tax Rate.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on storage and campground requests

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for two special exception requests in Deltaville. The body will also select a member for the CIP.

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✓ Decided: Special Exception 2025-02 for Better Box Storage approved with $50K bond

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. Two special exceptions were approved: #2025-02 for Better Box Storage with a $50,000 landscape bond, and #2025-03 for a campground with six evergreen shrubs. Teresa Anderson was unanimously nominated as a CIP member. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Wetlands Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves four wetland projects with conditions

The Wetlands Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved four wetland permit applications—Safe Harbor Stingray Point, Riverworks, Inc., Donald Hatchett, and Allen Krowe Rev. Trust—each with a three‑year term. The Safe Harbor and Riverworks approvals include specific conditions, and all votes were unanimous.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes, treasurer report and adjourned meeting

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. The board unanimously accepted the Treasurer’s report. The two facade grant applications were deferred for consideration at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved $150,000 NG911 grant award

The Board approved the consent agenda, including $2,099,728.53 in disbursements and $644,672.24 in payroll. It also approved a $56,775 budget supplement for an additional Clerk of the Circuit Court position and accepted a $150,000 NG911 grant award. The Board authorized a letter to support reducing a VDOT path width to 5 feet and approved a school budget supplement covering a refund and donations.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Airport Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved May 2025 minutes and created a furniture selection subcommittee

The Airport Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to form a subcommittee to choose furniture for the new 4,000‑sq‑ft terminal, with Mrs. Culbertson, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Rovniak volunteering to serve. The Department of Aviation will fund 90% of the $40,000 furniture cost.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, treasurer’s report and set next meeting date

The Authority unanimously approved the April 17, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s report. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously. The board also set the next meeting for October 16, 2025 by unanimous vote.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Middlesex Water Authority

✓ Decided: Board moves meetings to even months and approves YMCA fee abatement

The board unanimously kept the current officers, approved a change to hold regular meetings on the third Wednesday of every even month starting October 15, and adopted the consent agenda. It also approved an $837.88 fee abatement for the YMCA and authorized submission of a modified groundwater permit request to the DEQ. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves loan to EDA for Project Access

The board approved a loan to the Economic Development Authority for the Project Access property. It also approved submitting the Raise Grant Sites letter to the Board of Supervisors and approved lodging up to $1,500 for the Wings, Wheels, and Keels event. The board retained the Berkeley Group to review solar RFPs, listed the Paradise Lane property for sale, and cancelled the Bush Park acquisition.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved $69,247 airport security camera and system bid

The Board approved the consent agenda, including June disbursements and payroll. It adopted two school budget supplement requests for FY 2026, adding funds for a math coach, a special‑ed coordinator, textbooks and nutrition. The Board approved a $69,247.31 airport access‑camera and security system bid. It also authorized surplus dredge material at Broad Creek and gave staff permission to negotiate a reassessment contract with Cowan Services.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Wetlands Board

✓ Decided: Board approved two rip‑rap revetment permits with 3‑year terms

The Wetlands Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025‑0927 for a 155‑inch rip‑rap revetment on Robinson Creek and Application #2025‑0940 for a 42‑inch rip‑rap revetment on Urbanna Creek, each with a three‑year time frame. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two zoning ordinance amendments

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-03 to shift site‑plan review to the Designated Agent, with a vote of seven yes and one abstain. It also approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-04 to update advertisement and notice requirements, with the same 7‑yes, 1‑abstain vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Wetlands Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves three wetland permits, each for three years

The Wetlands Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved three wetland applications—#2025-0794, #2025-0798, and #2024-2895—each with a three‑year time frame and unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Board authorized $7,500 contribution and application for $100K Blue Catfish grant

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and minutes unanimously and accepted the Treasurer’s report by acclamation. The board adopted the FY26 budget with two amendments unanimously. It also authorized a $7,500 EDA contribution and the submission of a $100,000 Blue Catfish planning grant application, passing the motion 4‑1.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board extended special exception permit for solar project through Dec 2027

The Board approved a time extension for special‑exception permit SE #2019‑05 for a solar facility until Dec 2027, adopted a subdivision ordinance amendment, and approved several budget supplement requests and lease agreements. It also allocated Four‑for‑Life funds to EMS, reappointed members to the Planning Commission and Wetlands Board, authorized surplus sand distribution, and recognized July 22 1941 as Hummel Field’s establishment date.

Wed May 21, 2025

Middlesex Water Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves water rate increase and FY26 budget

The Authority voted 3‑1 to adopt the proposed water rate increase, raising the base minimum from $55 to $57 per month and the per‑1,000‑gallon charge from $10.00 to $10.30. The FY26 budget, which includes the rate increase, was approved unanimously. The board also adopted a new Water Extension Policy, repealing the Neighborhood Connection Fee Policy, and approved a refund of $1,000 deposits to Hideaway Point residents. Additional items approved were a billing abatement, the consent agenda, and updates to the Rates, Rules and Regulations; groundwater‑permit options were discussed but no action was taken.

Mon May 19, 2025

Airport Committee

✓ Decided: Committee adopted July 22, 1941 as Hummel Field’s official founding date

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to advise the Board of Supervisors to adopt July 22, 1941 as the airport’s official founding date, marking the 85th anniversary next year. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote and no new business was taken.

Tue May 13, 2025

Wetlands Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves two wetland projects and tables a third

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025-0391 for a 12‑foot return on a 54‑foot vinyl bulkhead at 245 Kennardstown Road, with a three‑year permit term. The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2025-0429 for rip‑rap revetment, repairs, and a stone sill with a weir at 280 Birch Tree Trace, also with a three‑year term. The board tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 for a wooden low‑profile groin at 123 Pinetop Road to be reconsidered at a future hearing.

Mon May 12, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: EDA adopted a resolution certifying FOIA compliance

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 14 minutes unanimously. A closed meeting was convened and the board adopted Standing Resolution SR-1 to certify FOIA compliance. Several items, including the FY 25‑26 budget, the VA250 Mobile Museum and surplus county property, were deferred to future meetings.

Thu May 8, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved Major Subdivision #2025-07

The commission approved the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved Major Subdivision #2025-07 as submitted. The board also unanimously initiated four items: a water‑hookup requirement, Chesapeake Bay resiliency amendments, changes to the site‑plan/subdivision review process, and a review of advertising/apo requirements. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.62 M broadband grant reimbursements

The Board approved two broadband grant reimbursements totaling $1,622,864. The board also authorized the airport land conveyance, approved an amendment to the VPPSA contract, and corrected the FY 25‑26 budget resolution date. Additional actions included approving a FY 25‑27 budget supplement and agreeing to pave the gravel area at the sports complex. The consent agenda was also approved.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopted 2025‑2026 county and school budget with $700 employee bonus

The Board approved the 2025‑2026 county and school budget, keeping $20,000 for a Sheriff’s Office position, moving $78,000 to the Contingency Fund, and allocating $88,500 for a $700 one‑time bonus for all county employees plus 50% of the 1.5% bonus for constitutional and state‑funded officers. The motion was carried by a 3‑2 vote. Earlier, a 3‑2 vote kept the one‑time bonuses in the budget.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting, scheduling next budget hearing for April 28

The Board of Supervisors held a FY2025 budget public hearing, presented budget details and heard comments from residents and school officials. After discussion, the board voted to adjourn the meeting until the tax‑rate public hearing and budget deliberation scheduled for April 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No other actions were approved or denied.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Middlesex Broadband Authority Meeting

✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, treasurer's report and set next meeting for July 17

The Middlesex Broadband Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the January 17, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer's report. The board also unanimously adjourned and scheduled the next meeting for July 17, 2025. No other business was conducted.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves remote Zoom participation, agenda and minutes

The Economic Development Authority approved members’ remote participation via Zoom, adopted the meeting agenda, and accepted the March meeting minutes, all by unanimous vote. The Treasurer’s Report was also approved by acclamation. No other motions were resolved during the meeting.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies solar project special exception, plan accord

The commission voted to deny Special Exception #2025-01 for a 20 MW solar facility, with eight members in agreement and three absent. It also denied the Comprehensive Plan Substantial Accord #2025-01 for the same project by the same vote count. Earlier, the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approves roof, pavement, and electrical contracts totaling $186k

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three contracts for the Puller Center: a $77,951 roof and gutter repair, a $91,825 pavement and concrete improvement, and a $16,552 change order to relocate an electrical feed. The board also adopted the revised FY 2026 budget calendar, approved a budget supplement to allocate VDOE grant funds, authorized the sale of four surplus sheriff’s vehicles on GovDeals.com, and authorized the County Administrator to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Wetlands Board

✓ Decided: Board approved three wetland projects and tabled one

The board unanimously approved Wetlands Application #2024-2774 for Delta Marine Construction, Wetlands Application #2025-0097 for Russell & Pamela Wood, and Wetlands Application #2025-0442 for Mill Creek Harbor Association, each with a three‑year time frame. The board also unanimously tabled Wetlands Application #2024-2895 for Mac Bros, LLC until next month. All decisions were made after brief public comment periods and board discussion.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved stakeholder committee and declined $20,490 grant for body cameras

The Board voted to create a stakeholder committee with five members to study body‑camera implementation and to decline the $20,490 federal grant for that purpose. The budget was adjusted by removing body‑camera costs and two related positions while retaining the sheriff’s Records Manager position. The board set advertising and public‑hearing dates for the FY2025 budget and then adjourned.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Airport Committee

✓ Decided: Committee selects new uniform logo and moves May meeting to the 19th

The Airport Committee unanimously approved the January 27 minutes. It voted 7‑0 to adopt the “Whiskey 75 Gateway to the Bay” logo for attendant uniforms. It also voted 7‑0 to reschedule the next meeting from May 26 to May 19. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.