Northumberland County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a supplemental appropriation for a salary increase for David Woolard. The Board also held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss recommendations for the county's solar ordinance.
- Approved $6,611.16 salary and benefits increase for David Woolard (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Convened closed meeting for personnel discussion (4-0)
- Certified closed meeting compliance (4-0)
- Approved carry over to special meeting on September 14, 2023 (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors established an application process to fill a vacant Board member position for District V. Other actions included appointing a Vice Chair and approving a courthouse roof replacement bidding process.
- Approved application process for District V Board member vacancy (4-0)
- Appointed Supervisor Brann as Vice-Chairman (3-1)
- Appointed Chairman Haynie to Northern Neck Regional Jail Board (4-0)
- Retroactively approved purchase of Sanitary District vehicle (4-0)
- Approved advertising for Assistant Chief of Emergency Services position (4-0)
- Amended County Administrator Tadlock's radio system policy role to allow a designee (4-0)
- Approved bidding process for New Courthouse Roof Replacement (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed 58 county-owned properties and recommended that the Board of Supervisors investigate the potential sale of five specific tracts. The commission suggested that any proceeds from such sales be placed in a dedicated fund to expand public water access in Northumberland County.
- Recommended investigating the sale of property between Belles Cove Rd and Lodge Rd
- Recommended investigating the sale of the Poor House Tract on Dodlyt Rd
- Recommended investigating the sale of property West of Dameron’s Marsh
- Recommended investigating the sale of property on the left side of the entrance to Indian Creek Estates
- Recommended investigating the sale of the waterfront lot on Ute Rd in Indian Creek Estates
- Recommended that proceeds from county land sales be set aside for public water access improvements
- Approved July 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)