Northumberland County public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors approved a transfer of $10,764,532.00 in school funds between budget categories. The board also passed a resolution requesting the Governor declare the county a disaster area due to drought and heat. Additionally, they ratified an emergency burn ban.
- Transfer of $10,764,532.00 in school funds across various categories
- Resolution requesting a state disaster declaration for drought and heat
- Ratification of a local emergency burn ban
- Approval of a $49,716.00 quote for a 40kW wastewater generator
- Supplemental appropriation of $12,105.00 for the Electoral Board
Electoral Board
The Board discussed developing a SharePoint-based training tool for Election Officers to be ready by October 1. Members also addressed the repair of three Hart machines and the need to submit a Voting Systems Security Plan by September 6, 2024. Additionally, the Chair requested that a $12,000 state rebate be placed into an elections capital improvement fund.
- Development of SharePoint-based online training tool for Election Officers
- Repair and rotation of three Hart machines
- Submission of Voting Systems Security Plan by September 6, 2024
- Request to place approximately $12,000 state rebate into a capital improvement fund
- Potential $8,000 expenditure for Poll Pad equipment updates
Wetlands Board
The Northumberland County Wetlands Board approved several shoreline stabilization and pier applications. The Board voted to table a request for an armor stone breakwater at White Sand Harbour until September 10, 2024, to seek advice from VIMS.
- Approval of riprap revetment at 185 Holly Grove Lane
- Approval of jetty construction at 2046 Whays Creek Road
- Approval of commercial pier at 619 Train Lane
- Tabling of armor stone breakwater project at White Sand Harbour Subdivision