New Kent County, Virginia

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a joint work session with the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The body will discuss a zoning ordinance update and an engineering agreement for Fire Station #2.

• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update kickoff
• Architectural and Engineering Agreement for Fire Station #2 Construction Project
• Resolution R-25-26 (R1) regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Photo Speed Enforcement Revenues

The Board authorized an architectural and engineering agreement for the Fire Station #2 Construction Project. They also adopted Resolution R-25-26 (R1) regarding $4,800,000 in photo speed enforcement revenues.

• Authorized RRMM Architects, PC agreement for Fire Station #2 Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-26 (R1) for $4,800,000 in photo speed enforcement revenues (3-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will approve minutes, refunds, and budget transfers, and hold public hearings on tax collection fees, photo speed enforcement revenue, and a water tank construction project.

• Approval of FY26 Supplemental Appropriations
• Budget Transfer for Crumps Mill Road Improvement Project
• Public Hearing: $6,250,000 for photo speed enforcement revenue
• Public Hearing: $9,411,094.29 for Brickshire Elevated Water Tank construction
• Public Hearing: Pine Fork Ridge Rezoning (continued to July 13)

The Board of Supervisors approved a change order for The Colonies water system and various committee appointments. They also authorized the collection of administrative fees for delinquent taxes and appropriated funds for water tank construction.

• Approved $81,883.50 change order for The Colonies Water System Upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-27-26 for Route 30 and Farmers Drive Roundabout SmartScale funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-08-26 regarding delinquent tax collection fees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-28-26 to obligate $3,437,992 in photo speed enforcement revenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-26-26 appropriating $9,411,094.29 for Brickshire water tank construction (unanimous)
• Continued Pine Fork Ridge rezoning hearing until July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed William R. Davis, III to Purchase of Development Rights Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Suzanne Robinson to Heritage Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on FY27 tax levies, amend county code fees, and adopt the FY 2026-2027 capital improvement and government budgets.

• FY27 Tax Levies on Real and Personal Property - Ordinance O-05-26
• Adoption and Appropriation of FY 2026-2027 Governmental and School Budgets - Resolution R-22-26
• Adoption and Appropriation of FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program - Resolution R-21-26
• Approval of Pine Fork Park Paving Project
• Construction Management at Risk Determination for New Courthouse and Fire Station #2

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors adopted tax levies for 2026‑27, amended fee schedules, and approved the FY 2026‑27 governmental and school budgets of $271,427,179. They also adopted the FY 2026‑27 public utility fund budget, the capital improvement program, and a Pine Fork Park paving project. All motions passed, with two abstentions recorded on specific construction‑management items.

• Adopted FY27 tax levies ordinance O-05-26 (unanimous)
• Amended Appendix A fees ordinance O-06-26 (unanimous)
• Amended Appendix B public utility fees ordinance O-07-26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Program $146,405,155 (4 Aye, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Governmental and School Budgets $271,427,179 (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Utility Fund Budget $9,580,076 (unanimous)
• Approved Pine Fork Park paving project $317,498 (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Management at Risk for Fire Station #2 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY27 General Government and Public Utility budgets. The meeting includes decisions on conditional use permits for an event venue and a campground, as well as a construction management determination for Fire Station #2.

• Public hearing for proposed FY27 General Government and Public Utility budgets
• Conditional Use Permit request for an assembly hall/event venue at 17701 Polish Town Road
• Conditional Use Permit request for a campground at 7850 Old Roxbury Road
• Appropriation of $14,000 for gravel for Piney Slope Lane
• Real estate tax refund to Weir Creek LLC for $16,780.80

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, tabled the fire station construction resolution, and adopted the FY 2027‑2032 Secondary Six‑Year Plan. It also approved a conditional use permit for an assembly hall at 17701 Polish Town Road (4‑1 vote) and denied a campground permit at 7850 Old Roxbury Road. Several appointments to county committees and boards were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution R-20-26 (Construction Management) until after FY27 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-04-26 approving FY 2027‑2032 Secondary Six‑Year Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-18-26 R1, conditional use permit for assembly hall at 17701 Polish Town Road (4-1)
• Denied Application CUP-02-26, campground permit at 7850 Old Roxbury Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Williams to Purchase of Development Rights Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Rodney Hathaway to Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerene Beyer to Heritage Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive an update on the Bay Transit Express service, consider an appropriation request for a VESTA E911 telephone system upgrade, approve the County Attorney contract, discuss an incentive pay program for the Sheriff's Office, and review the FY27 county budget. The meeting will also include other business before adjournment.

• Bay Transit Express Update
• Appropriation Request for the VESTA E911 Telephone System Upgrade
• County Attorney Contract Approval and Appointment
• New Kent Sheriff's Office Incentive Pay Program
• New Kent County FY27 Budget Review and Discussion

The board moved to appropriate $75,937 from the Capital Fund Balance for the VESTA E911 telephone system upgrade, and the motion passed unanimously. The board approved the contract and appointment of Benming Zhang as New Kent County Attorney, effective on or before June 1, 2026, with a unanimous vote. The board transferred $1.8 million from the Colonial Downs Future Capital Appropriations line item to the Fire Apparatus line item, also unanimously.

• Appropriated $75,937 from Capital Fund Balance for VESTA E911 upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved contract and appointment of Benming Zhang as County Attorney (unanimous)
• Transferred $1.8 million from Colonial Downs Future Capital to Fire Apparatus line item (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding proposed tax levies for Fiscal Year 2027 and amendments to county and public utility fees. The board will also discuss a Technology Overlay District and consider a tax penalty structure ordinance.

• Public hearing on Proposed Tax Levies for Fiscal Year 2027
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Appendix A (Fees) and Appendix B (Public Utility Fees) of the County Code
• Ordinance O-01-26 to change due dates and penalty structures for real estate and personal property taxes
• New contract with PB Mares, LLP for Audit Services
• Refund of $4,980.62 for 2025 Business License Tax overpayment

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance O-03-26 to change the due date and penalty structure for annual real estate and personal property taxes. It also unanimously approved Resolution R-14-26 R1 granting an exception for a bay‑door placement in the Commerce Corridor Overlay District. Additional unanimous actions included approving the consent agenda, appointing members to three committees, and scheduling public hearings on 2027 tax levies and code amendments.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, financial reports, refunds, appropriations) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-14-26 R1 granting exception for bay‑door placement in Commerce Corridor Overlay District – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance O-03-26 amending Chapter 66 to change due date and penalty structure for property taxes – unanimous
• Appointed Danny Green to Seniors' Volunteer Hall of Fame Selection Committee (term through Dec 31, 2026) – unanimous
• Appointed Brenan Donbrosky to Youth Community Service Committee (term through Dec 31, 2026) – unanimous
• Appointed Mac Downs to Airport Advisory Commission (term through Dec 31, 2028) – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearings on proposed 2027 tax levies and code amendments – recorded
• Motion to discontinue Technology Overlay District process withdrawn – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY27 budget and a budget request from Rappahannock Community College. The body will also consider a public utilities agreement with Lennar Corporation and a construction management determination for a new courthouse.

• Construction Management at Risk Determination for New Courthouse Construction Project
• Proposed Public Utilities Agreement with Lennar Corporation
• Change Order Request for Talleysville Wastewater Pump Station Improvements
• Budget Transfer Request for renovation of Old Animal Shelter
• Historic Marker Applications for Iden, Meadow Farm, Shuttlewood, and Spring Hill

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several items, including the 2026 Rabies Clinic, a $86,432 change order for the Talleysville Wastewater Pump Station, and historic roadside markers for four sites. They also authorized a $45,000 budget transfer to renovate the former animal shelter and approved a Lennar Corporation agreement for Kentland Pump Station upgrades. Additional unanimous actions covered a $350,000 FY27 PSAP Resiliency Grant, employee health insurance renewal, and funding for three new patrol deputy positions.

• Approved 2026 Rabies Clinic at New Kent Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved $86,432 change order for Talleysville Wastewater Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved historic roadside markers for Iden, Meadow Farm, Shuttlewood, Spring Hill (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 budget transfer for renovating former animal shelter (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Lennar Corp. for Kentland Pump Station improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized FY27 PSAP Resiliency Grant application for $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 employee health insurance premium renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized use of camera speed enforcement funds for three additional patrol deputy positions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget retreat to discuss FY27 budget priorities and a public utility pro-forma presentation. The meeting includes reports from county departments and a discussion on the Technology Overlay District.

• Davenport & Company Public Utility Pro-Forma Presentation and Debt Analysis
• FY27 Budget Priorities & Overview
• Technology Overlay District discussion
• Joint meeting with New Kent County School Board & Administration
• Closed session regarding prospective business

The Board moved to go into a closed session to discuss a prospective business, and the motion passed unanimously. The Board then moved to come out of the closed session, which also passed unanimously. A motion to certify that only exempt public business was discussed in closed session passed unanimously, followed by an unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Enter closed session on prospective business – passed unanimously
• Exit closed session – passed unanimously
• Certify closed‑session compliance – passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will consider several public hearings, including a $2,112,000 appropriation from the Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund. The meeting also includes adoption of a resolution setting Board of Equalization compensation and approval of a $368,920 purchase for electrical switchgear at New Kent Middle School. Additional items are a VDOT‑administered Exit 211 interchange agreement and the proposed sale of a .34‑acre parcel on Ridge Road.

• Adoption of Resolution R-06-26 setting Board of Equalization compensation
• Appropriation of $368,920 for electrical switchgear at New Kent Middle School
• Public hearing on Resolution R-11-26 appropriating $2,112,000 from the Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund
• Approval of VDOT‑administered Exit 211 Interchange Improvement Project (Project No. 0064-063-633)
• Public hearing on proposed sale of a .34‑acre county parcel at 3402 Ridge Road, Quinton, VA

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors approved a series of unanimous motions, including authorizing up to $25,000,000 of water and sewer revenue bonds. It also adopted resolutions to remove Slatersville Road as a rural rustic road, appropriate $2,112,000 from the Commonwealth Development Opportunity Fund to the FY26 budget, and sell surplus real property (tax map parcel 19-B1-5JD-A). The board authorized a lease with Giving Hope Lawn Management, Inc., and made several appointments to advisory committees and commissions.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-13-26 authorizing issuance and sale of up to $25,000,000 water and sewer revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-12-26 R1 removing Slatersville Road as a rural rustic road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-11-26 appropriating $2,112,000 from Commonwealth Development Opportunity Fund to FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-10-26 approving sale of surplus real property, tax map parcel 19-B1-5JD-A (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute lease with Giving Hope Lawn Management, Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed Elise Sandusky as District Two representative to the Housing Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jimmy Hembree as at‑large representative to the Airport Advisory Commission (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The board unanimously approved two agreements authorizing the County Administrator to sign contracts for the Brickshire Elevated Storage Tank ($7,965,000) and its associated waterline ($1,594,649). A separate motion to authorize the Rt 249 Waterline Extension contract was voted down. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved $7,965,000 Brickshire Elevated Storage Tank contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,594,649 Brickshire Tank Waterline contract (unanimous)
• Rejected authorization for Rt 249 Waterline Extension contract (motion failed)

Board of Supervisors

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will approve a consent agenda that includes approval of October FY26 monthly financial reports, several refunds, supplemental appropriations, and a treasurer's report. The board will then consider two exception requests—one for Carroll D. Randall, Sr. (Resolution R-02-26 R1) and one for Huong Nguyen (Resolution R-07-26)—under Section 98‑126(a)(6) of the county code. Additional discussion will cover public utility capital‑projects financing and the adoption of revised county financial policies.

• Approval of Monthly Financial Reports – October FY26 (consent agenda)
• Refund of $2,828.50 for veteran real‑estate tax exemption
• Refund of $250 for street designation for golf & utility vehicle use fee
• Consider Exception Request of Carroll D. Randall, Sr. – Resolution R-02-26 R1
• Consider Exception Request of Huong Nguyen – Resolution R-07-26

The Board approved its Consent Agenda and adopted Revision 5 of the county financial policies. It granted two private‑roadway exceptions for family subdivisions on parcels 36‑49 and 35‑8‑8. The Board authorized the purchase of about 6.2 acres of land and declared a local emergency for the entire county. Several board members were appointed to county and regional committees.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-02-26 R1 granting private‑roadway exception for parcel 36‑49 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-07-26 granting private‑roadway exception for parcel 35‑8‑8 (unanimous)
• Adopted Revision 5 of New Kent County Financial Policies (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of ~6.2 acres (Tax Map Parcel 3‑1) (unanimous)
• Declared a local emergency throughout New Kent County (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Best to Clean County Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Jefferson to Seniors' Volunteer Hall of Fame Selection Committee (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several agenda items, including the 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, a proposed Fiscal Year 2027‑31 Capital Improvement Plan, and a discussion on financing public utility capital projects. The meeting will also include nominations for the Board of Equalization, other business, and a Virginia Freedom of Information Act training session. The session is a work session held on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Administration Building.

• Review of 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
• Consideration of proposed Fiscal Year 2027‑31 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of financing for public utility capital projects
• Nominations for the Board of Equalization
• Virginia Freedom of Information Act training

The Board of Supervisors nominated Mathew Starr, Meiling Qu, Russell Beyer and Lisa Remington to serve on the Board of Equalization through December 31, 2026, and approved each nomination unanimously. They also appointed John P. Moyer as the county’s representative to the Hampton Roads Alliance for a two‑year term beginning January 1, 2026, and approved the appointment unanimously. Finally, the Board unanimously appointed Fire Chief Rick Opett as Coordinator of Emergency Management and Coordinator of Emergency Services.

• Nominated Mathew Starr to Board of Equalization (term ends Dec 31, 2026) – approved unanimously
• Nominated Meiling Qu to Board of Equalization (term ends Dec 31, 2026) – approved unanimously
• Nominated Russell Beyer to Board of Equalization (term ends Dec 31, 2026) – approved unanimously
• Nominated Lisa Remington to Board of Equalization (term ends Dec 31, 2026) – approved unanimously
• Appointed John P. Moyer as Board representative to Hampton Roads Alliance (term Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027) – approved unanimously
• Appointed Fire Chief Rick Opett as Coordinator of Emergency Management and Coordinator of Emergency Services – approved unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect officers and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a telecommunications tower, a Cox Communications easement, and the FY2027 real property tax levy.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP-04-25 for a telecommunications tower 200 feet or higher
• Public hearing on proposed Equalized Real Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Supplemental funding request for New Kent Elementary School Replacement Project
• VDOT Administered Project Administration Agreement for Exit 211 Interchange Improvement Project
• Real estate tax refund for Veteran Exemption of $3,622.05

The Board elected Ronald P. Stiers as Chair and John P. Moyer as Vice Chair. It adopted revised work session dates, the new bylaws, and approved a $62,500 budget transfer to sponsor the 2026 Virginia Derby. The Board also denied a permit for a 75‑ft telecommunications tower and approved an easement with Cox Communications.

• Elected Ronald P. Stiers as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected John P. Moyer as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-01-26 changing work session dates (unanimous)
• Adopted the Board's Bylaws as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $62,500 budget transfer to EDA for Virginia Derby sponsorship (unanimous)
• Denied application CUP-04-25 for a 75‑ft telecommunications tower (unanimous)
• Approved easement agreement with Cox Communications Hampton Roads LLC (unanimous)
• Failed motion to appropriate $130,732.99 and $18,665 for school replacement project