King George County public meetings in 2025
106 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Policy & Management Team
The King George County Community Policy & Management Team will consider renewing its Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements. Members will conduct the bi‑annual election of officers. A request will be reviewed to allow Alternate Paths Training School to cover five inclement‑weather days. The team will also submit items to the County Board of Supervisors for approval.
- Renewal of Code of Ethics
- Renewal of Confidentiality Agreements
- Bi‑Annual Election of Officers
- Submission to County Board of Supervisors for CPMT approval
- Alternate Paths Training School request to cover 5 inclement‑weather days
The team approved the November 20, 2025 minutes and accepted the financial report as presented. They denied Alternate Paths Training School’s request to add five inclement‑weather days to the CSA contract. The board entered and later exited an executive session, then approved the pending requests. The meeting was adjourned until January 15, 2026.
- Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (none opposed)
- Accepted financial report as presented (none opposed)
- Denied Alternate Paths request for 5 inclement‑weather days (motion by Dalyn, seconded by Kate)
- Moved into executive session to discuss current requests (motion by Melanie, seconded by Dalyn)
- Moved out of executive session, certifying only discussed matters (motion by Kate, seconded by Dalyn)
- Approved the requests (motion by Melanie, seconded by Kate, none opposed)
- Adjourned meeting until Jan 15, 2026, 2 pm, DSS Board Room (motion by Dalyn, seconded by Melanie, none opposed)
Service Authority Board
The Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes issuance of warrants against several FY25‑26 funds. They will also review change orders for the Hopyard to Courthouse Interconnection Project, a propane tank removal and installation solicitation, and a Motorola multi‑year maintenance agreement. Additional items include a public notice for surplus property, a VDOT presentation, and departmental reports.
- Issuance of warrants against the FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Fund for $322,503.74
- Issuance of warrants against the FY25‑26 General Fund for $488,150.15
- Change Order #2 – Pukins Corner PS Pipe Replacement for $24,889.79
- Change Order #3 – Electrical Changes at the Presidential Village for $7,769.99
- Propane Tank Removal and Installation IFB (price per tank to be determined)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and the Service Authority will approve a consent agenda authorizing warrants for FY25‑26 funds, including $322,503.74 for the Capital Improvement Fund and $488,150.15 for the General Fund. They will also consider change orders for the Hopyard to Courthouse Interconnection Project, a propane tank removal and installation IFB, and a Motorola 2026‑2032 multi‑year maintenance agreement. Additional items include a VDOT presentation, acceptance of Section 10 Hopyard Farm land development, and a draft 2026 legislative agenda before departmental reports.
- Warrants for FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Fund: $322,503.74
- Warrants for FY25‑26 General Fund: $488,150.15
- Change Order #2 – Pukins Corner PS Pipe Replacement: $24,889.79
- Change Order #3 – Electrical Changes at the Presidential Village: $7,769.99
- Motorola 2026‑2032 Multi‑Year Maintenance & SUA II Agreement
The Board approved an amendment to add a closed session at the end of the meeting. The Board also approved a motion to postpone agenda item 12‑20, the propane tank removal and installation, to a later meeting.
- Approved closed session amendment (5 ayes)
- Postponed propane tank removal/installation agenda item 12‑20 (5 ayes)
Economic Development Authority
The King George Economic Development Authority will hear a request letter from Mrs. Terri Rinko for a pre‑apprenticeship electrical program. The board will also receive the Treasurer's and Director's reports. No new business is scheduled beyond these items.
- Request letter from Mrs. Terri Rinko – Pre‑Apprenticeship Electrical program
- Treasurer Report
- Director’s Report
- Public Comment
- Amendments to the Agenda
The board unanimously approved reattributing $3,000 from a prior EDA grant and adding $1,400 to fully fund the IEC electrical apprenticeship program. The October 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The Treasurer’s report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved reallocation of $3,000 and added $1,400 for IEC apprenticeship program (5-0)
- Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Treasurer’s report (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
- Hired Economic Development Specialist to begin Jan 10, 2026
Smoot Library Board of Trustees
The Smoot Library Board of Trustees will review several new business requests, including an early closure on December 24, removal of vending machines from the library cafe, and changing the date of March committee meetings. The board will also hear reports from the Policy & Planning and Marketing & Communication committees, covering the Creation Station policy and library policy. Decisions will be made on these items before adjourning the meeting.
- Request for December 24 early closure
- Request to remove vending machines from library cafe
- Request to change date of March committee meetings
- Flag retirement box
- Creation Station policy report
The trustees approved the agenda and the October 9 minutes. They adopted revised Creation Station and Library policies with an 8‑0 vote (one absent). The board also approved an early holiday closure, removal of vending machines, a change to March committee meeting dates, and a six‑month display of a flag retirement box.
- Agenda approved (8-0, 1 absent)
- October 9, 2025 minutes approved (8-0, 1 absent)
- Creation Station Policy changes approved (8-0, 1 absent)
- Library Policy changes approved (8-0, 1 absent)
- December 24 early closure approved by unanimous consent
- Removal of vending machines approved by unanimous consent
- Change March 12 committee meetings to March 5 approved (8-0, 1 absent)
- Flag retirement box display Jan–Jun 2026 approved by unanimous consent
Planning Commission
The King George County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to build a medium-scale solar energy facility on approximately 24 acres at 8375 Powhatan Road. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025, meeting and a continued discussion on land conservation models.
- Public hearing: Powhatan Road Solar Farm Special Exception (Z-2025-00304)
- Approval of November 12, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
- Discussion on alternative models for County-based land conservation
- Director’s Report for December 2025
- Setting January 2026 meeting date
The Planning Commission elected Shawn Palivoda as Vice Chair by roll‑call vote (1 Nay, 5 Ayes). The commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, with two members abstaining. A motion to amend the agenda and move the special presentation for Jason Williams forward was also carried.
- Elected Shawn Palivoda as Vice Chair (1 Nay, 5 Ayes)
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (abstentions: Gary Kendrick, Roger Knicely)
- Amended agenda to move special presentation forward (motion carried)
Service Authority Board
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will consider several financial and policy items. They will approve issuance of warrants totaling $921,759.05 from various FY25‑26 funds. The Board will vote on awarding a construction services agreement to install a synthetic turf field at King George High School. Additional items include amendments to the Personal Property and Transient Occupancy Tax ordinances and a multi‑year maintenance agreement with Motorola.
- Issuance of warrants totaling $921,759.05 from FY25‑26 ARPA, Capital Improvement, General, Law Enforcement, Library, Parks & Recreation, Tourism, KGCSA Capital Reserve, and KGCSA Operating funds
- Amendment to the Personal Property Ordinance (Chapter 14 Taxation)
- Amendment to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance (Section 14‑13 alternative filing method)
- Award of a construction services agreement for the KGHS synthetic turf field installation (Hellas proposal)
- Motorola 2026‑2032 multi‑year maintenance and SUA II agreement
The King George Service Authority Board met, heard public comments, and did not approve, deny, or table any items. No votes or resolutions were recorded.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on awarding a construction services agreement for the KGHS synthetic turf field installation. It will also consider a Motorola 2026‑2032 multi‑year maintenance and SUA II agreement and a propane tank removal and installation IFB. A public hearing will address amendments to the Personal Property Ordinance and the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance. The meeting includes a consent agenda authorizing warrants totaling $1,520.00, $72,596.96, $472,801.03, $23,567.16, $10,036.94, $4,658.35, $775.00, $272,498.41, and $63,305.20.
- Award of Construction Services Agreement for KGHS Synthetic Turf Field Install (presentation, board report, Hellas Proposal)
- Motorola 2026‑2032 Multi‑Year Maintenance & SUA II Agreement (board report, proposal)
- Propane Tank Removal and Installation IFB (presentation by Procurement Manager)
- Amendments to the Personal Property Ordinance and Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance (public hearing)
- Consent agenda warrants for FY25‑26 funds totaling $1,520.00 (ARPA), $72,596.96 (Capital Improvement), $472,801.03 (General), $23,567.16 (Law Enforcement), $10,036.94 (Library), $4,658.35 (Parks & Recreation), $775.00 (Tourism), $272,498.41 (KGCSA Capital Reserve), $63,305.20 (KGCSA Operating)
The December 2, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting consisted of public comment and member reports. No motions were introduced, voted on, approved, denied, or tabled. Consequently, the board recorded no substantive decisions.
Social Services Administrative Board
The King George County Department of Social Services Administrative Board met on Dec 1, 2025 to review reports, the FY27 budget, and upcoming initiatives. The board entered a closed session to discuss employee resignations and litigation matters identified in CAV Record #1248-24-4. In open session, members received updates on family services, benefit programs, financial status, and the Governor’s Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative. Plans were noted for a Remote Area Medical clinic in 2027 and for a new department facility over a 25‑year horizon.
- Closed session to discuss employee resignations and CAV Record #1248-24-4 (Virginia code §§2.2‑3711, 2.2‑3712)
- Review of FY27 budget and mid‑year financial assessment
- Presentation of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative and related data
- Planning for a Remote Area Medical clinic in 2027 funded by private donors
- Long‑term planning for a new Department of Social Services facility (25‑year outlook)
The board approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the FY27 budget to be submitted to the Board of Supervisors. The board held a brief closed session to discuss employee resignations and then returned to open session. The meeting was adjourned until January 26, 2026.
- Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Michael Muth, seconded by Frank Fronzo)
- Unanimously approved FY27 budget for submission to Board of Supervisors (motion by Frank Fronzo, seconded by Michael Muth)
- Moved to closed session to discuss employee resignations (motion by Michael Muth, seconded by Frank Fronzo)
- Returned to open session, certifying limited public business (motion by Michael Muth, seconded by Frank Fronzo)
- Adjourned until January 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm (motion by Frank Fronzo, seconded by Michael Muth)
Community Policy & Management Team
The King George Community Policy & Management Team will review financial reports, discuss updates to administrative login procedures, and consider budget projections for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will also address changes to youth psychiatric care and conclude with a motion to approve funding requests.
- Approval of October 17, 2025 minutes
- FY2025 Local CSA Resource Survey
- CSA Budget Projections for Upcoming Fiscal Year
- Administrative Memo #25-12 Changes to Login Procedures-OKTA
- Motion to approve funding release requests
The committee approved the October 17, 2025 minutes and accepted the financial report. Members voted to task Jonathan with sending the FY2025 Local Resource Survey by January 6, 2026. The board entered and later exited an executive session, approved pending requests, and adjourned until December 18, 2025.
- Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)
- Jonathan tasked to send FY2025 Local Resource Survey by Jan 6 2026 (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session (unanimous)
- Moved out of executive session, certifying discussed matters only (unanimous)
- Approved pending requests (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until Dec 18 2025, 2 pm in DSS Board Room (unanimous)
Service Authority Board
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will consider several financial warrants, approve a construction services agreement for a synthetic turf field at KGHS, and discuss multiple water‑treatment projects. Items include warrants totaling over $350,000, RK&K Construction proposals for the Purkins Corner wastewater treatment plant decommissioning, and a Bowman Engineering proposal for Dahlgren WWTP repairs. A Caledon Solar utility solar facility siting agreement will also be presented.
- Issuance of warrants against FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Fund for $41,222.62
- Issuance of warrants against FY25‑26 General Fund for $305,504.85
- Award of Construction Services Agreement for KGHS Synthetic Turf Field Install
- RK&K Construction Administrative Services Proposal for Purkins Corner WWTP Decommissioning
- Bowman Engineering Proposal for Dahlgren WWTP Repair and Upgrades
The King George County Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board met on November 18, 2025. The session consisted of public comments and informational reports from board members. No motions were adopted, no items were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.
Board of Supervisors
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority will vote on several consent‑agenda warrants totaling over $350,000, adopt meeting minutes, and consider a public hearing for a Caledon Solar utility solar facility. The board will also award a construction services agreement for the KGHS synthetic turf field installation and review RK&K Construction proposals for the Purkins Corner wastewater‑treatment plant decommissioning and a Bowman Engineering plan for Dahlgren WWTP repairs.
- Issuance of warrants against the FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Fund for $41,222.62
- Issuance of warrants against the FY25‑26 General Fund for $305,504.85
- Award of Construction Services Agreement for KGHS Synthetic Turf Field Install
- RK&K Construction Administrative Services Proposal for Purkins Corner WWTP Decommissioning Project
- Bowman Engineering Proposal for Dahlgren WWTP Repair and Upgrades Project
The meeting consisted of public comments, introductions, and reports on upcoming issues. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the FY 27 preliminary operating budget. Supervisors will discuss potential additional revenue sources and the county’s bond rating. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of additional revenue sources
- Discussion of bond rating
The Board reviewed the county's AA+ bond rating and explored potential revenue sources such as a vape tax, which currently requires state action. Members discussed problems with out‑of‑state vehicle and boat registrations and considered stricter sticker enforcement, but no formal actions or votes were taken.
Economic Development Authority
The King George Economic Development Authority will approve the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Board members will discuss a visit from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and receive an Economic Development 101 orientation. An appraisal report for tax map parcel 21-4-5 and member payment matters will also be reviewed. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.
- 11-01 Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- 11-02 Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit
- 11-03 Economic Development 101 and VEDP orientation
- 11-04 Appraisal report for tax map parcel 21-4-5
- 11-05 EDA member payments
The board unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a clerical correction to the LGIP account interest and adopted the Treasurer’s Report with a 7‑0 vote. The board decided to postpone railroad spur repairs until a pending data center application is resolved and noted the earlier approval of the Caledon Solar special exception.
- Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved clerical correction to LGIP interest amount ($5,336.21) (roll‑call)
- Approved Treasurer’s Report (7‑0)
- Decided to wait on railroad spur repair pending data center application (no vote)
- Noted approval of Caledon Solar special exception (approved Nov 3) (reported)
- Planned to issue RFP for Comprehensive Plan by Christmas (planned)
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board moved to a closed session to discuss confidential voting matters, then returned to open session. It approved counting 45 provisional ballots and certified the election results per Virginia Code §§ 24.2-671‑680. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
- Moved to Closed Session for confidential voting matters – unanimous voice vote
- Returned to Open Session certifying limited public business – individual voice vote by each member
- Approved counting of 45 provisional ballots – voice vote of all members
- Certified the November 4, 2025 election results per VA Code §§ 24.2-671‑680 – voice vote of all members
- Adjourned the meeting – unanimous voice vote
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will consider routine items such as public comment and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. It will receive an update on the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan, including recent survey data. The committee will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and hear reports from the director and members.
- Public comment period
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Dahlgren Parks Master Plan update (survey data)
- Review of Capital Improvement Plan
- Director’s and member reports
The committee postponed approval of the meeting minutes to the December meeting because there was not a quorum. Members agreed to include Wayside Park improvements, a new concession stand, and a fishing pond with trails in the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan. The Sports Center was the only project approved for the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Approval of minutes tabled to December meeting (lack of quorum)
- Wayside Park Improvements, Concession Stand reconstruction, Fishing Pond and Trails added to upcoming Capital Improvement Plan (agreed)
- Sports Center approved for FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan
Planning Commission
The King George County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance Amendment OA-02-25, which proposes increasing minimum lot sizes in agricultural districts and revising access requirements. The body will also consider a special exception for a solar project on Powhatan Road.
- Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment OA-02-25 (agricultural zoning changes)
- Public hearing on Application Z-2025-00304 (Powhatan Road Solar Special Exception)
- Discussion on public comment procedures
- Election of Vice Chair for remainder of 2025
- Presentation on November 2025 Director’s Report
The Planning Commission moved the special presentation for Jason Williams to before the public comment period. Commissioners elected Shawn Palivoda as Vice Chair. The minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were approved, with two members abstaining.
- Amended agenda to place special presentation before public comment (motion passed)
- Elected Shawn Palivoda as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission (motion carries)
- Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting (two abstentions)
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board canvassed and reviewed the November 4, 2025 General Election results for all precincts. After discussion, the Board moved to adjourn and reconvene for a further canvass on November 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of all Board members present.
- Adjourned meeting and scheduled reconvening for Nov 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)
Electoral Board
The board approved the August 18 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It entered and later exited a closed session under the Virginia FOIA to review candidate qualifications. The board then appointed three new Officers of Election by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved August 18 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Moved to closed session to review additional candidates (unanimous voice vote)
- Returned to open session, certifying limited public business (individual voice votes)
- Appointed three new Officers of Election (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote of all members)
Service Authority Board
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will adopt several warrant authorizations for FY25‑26 funds, including the ARPA Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, General Fund, Law Enforcement Fund, Library Fund, Parks & Recreation Fund, Tourism Fund, and KGCSA Capital Reserve and Operating Funds. They will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit request from Caledon Solar, LLC to build a utility‑scale solar facility on approximately 215 acres at 12181 Caledon Road, zoned A‑1. Additional agenda items include a grant MOU with the National Recreation and Park Association, a one‑year lease extension for the Department of Social Services and Virginia Cooperative Extension, and a proposal to modernize the Revercomb Building elevator.
- Issuance of warrants against FY25‑26 ARPA Fund for $31,000
- Issuance of warrants against FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Fund for $218,584.64
- Special Exception permit request for Caledon Solar, LLC to construct a utility‑scale solar facility on ~215 acres at 12181 Caledon Road (zoned A‑1)
- Resolution and MOU for National Recreation and Park Association workforce development grant
- One‑year lease extension for Department of Social Services and Virginia Cooperative Extension Office
The board approved adding a discussion item about the former Vo Tech building to the agenda. No vote tally was recorded for this amendment. Afterward the meeting moved to public comment and no other actions were taken.
- Added discussion item on old Vo Tech building (no vote recorded)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a series of warrant issuances totaling over $800,000 for various county funds. A public hearing will address a special‑exception permit request for a 215‑acre utility‑scale solar facility at 12181 Caledon Road. The board will also review a workforce‑development grant from the National Recreation and Park Association, a one‑year lease extension for the Department of Social Services and Virginia Cooperative Extension, and a proposal to modernize the Revercomb Building elevator.
- Issuance of warrants: $31,000 (ARPA Fund), $218,584.64 (Capital Improvement Fund), $261,333.68 (General Fund), $9,605.27 (Law Enforcement Fund), $6,229.29 (Library Fund), $1,293.22 (Parks & Recreation Fund), $1,300.00 (Tourism Fund)
- Special‑exception permit request for a utility‑scale solar facility on ~215 acres zoned A‑1 at 12181 Caledon Road (Tax Parcel 8‑1)
- Consideration of National Recreation and Park Association workforce‑development grant and related memorandum of understanding
- One‑year lease extension for the Department of Social Services and Virginia Cooperative Extension offices
- Proposal to modernize the elevator in the King George County Revercomb Building (Otis proposal)
The Board considered adding a discussion item about the old Vo Tech building to the agenda. No vote or formal action on that item was recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments from residents. No other decisions were made.
Local Emergency Planning Committee
The King George County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on October 28, 2025 at 2 PM in a hybrid format. The agenda includes a call to order, review of old business, a Tier II reports summary, new business items, and a roundtable discussion before adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.
Service Authority Board
The Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will meet to review a rezoning request and various financial warrants. The session includes a presentation on a draft siting agreement for Caledon Solar and actions regarding energy purchasing and bond certificates.
- Public hearing for Application Z-2025-00302 to rezone 27.5 acres from A-2 to C-1 for King George Mortuary Service LLC
- Caledon Solar presentation and draft siting agreement
- Issuance of warrants including $341,435.74 from the General Fund and $655,742.50 from the KGCSA Capital Reserve Fund
- Resolution for 2022 Bonds Arbitrage completion certificate
- Agreement with Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA)
The board discussed an emergency request from the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank caused by the federal shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits for King George residents. After deliberation, a motion to place the request on the agenda as an action item was made, seconded, and voted on. The motion passed with all five members voting aye. No other substantive actions were decided in this meeting.
- Motion to add Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank emergency request as action item – passed (5 aye)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for King George Mortuary Service LLC. The meeting also includes a presentation from Caledon Solar and several administrative actions regarding bonds and energy purchasing agreements.
- Public hearing for Application Z-2025-00302 to rezone 27.5 acres from A-2 (Rural Agricultural) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for King George Mortuary Service LLC
- Presentation and draft siting agreement from Caledon Solar
- Issuance of warrants including $341,435.74 from the General Fund and $85,978.25 from the Capital Improvement Fund
- KGCSA warrants totaling $655,742.50 from the Capital Reserve Fund and $202,977.34 from the Operating Fund
- Action on VEPGA (Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association) resolution and agreement
The Board moved to place the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank emergency request on the agenda as an action item. After discussion, the motion was seconded and a roll‑call vote was taken. All five members voted aye, so the motion passed. The meeting then moved on to public comments on the Caledon solar project.
- Motion to add Food Bank emergency request as agenda item passed (5‑0)
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy & Management Team will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial reports. They will review FY 2025/2026 parental survey results and the annual CSA training update. New business items include consideration of a Virtual CSA Academy, a Child & Family Services Review, an Annual Risk Assessment Survey, a Trauma and Resilience Policy (QTRP), and a Digital Safety & Connection initiative.
- Approve September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve financial reports
- Review FY 2025/2026 parental survey results
- Consider Virtual CSA Academy
- Discuss Trauma and Resilience Policy (QTRP)
The board entered an executive session to discuss current requests, then exited it and certified that only those matters were considered. It approved the pending requests, noting that all supporting documentation is in the FAPT files. The meeting was adjourned until November 20, 2025, at 2 pm in the DSS Board Room.
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (none opposed)
- Accepted financial report as presented (none opposed)
- Moved into executive session to discuss current requests (none opposed)
- Moved out of executive session, certifying only discussed matters were before board (none opposed)
- Approved pending requests, with supporting files in FAPT files (none opposed)
- Adjourned meeting until November 20, 2025, 2 pm in DSS Board Room (none opposed)
Tourism Advisory Committee
The King George County Tourism Advisory Committee will approve the May 28, 2025 minutes and review grant and sponsorship reports. It will launch a website redesign partnership with Rambletype and consider a Made Digital Imagery contract. The committee will also discuss upcoming tourism events and fill upcoming board vacancies.
- Approval of minutes for May 28, 2025
- Grant reports for St. Paul’s Oktoberfest (FY 25‑26) and Rhythm & Pints Festival (FY 23‑24)
- Sponsorships for Spirits Festival, Caledon Art & Wine Festival, and Northern Neck Tourism Commission Murals
- Website Redesign Launch with Rambletype
- Made Digital Imagery Contract
The Tourism Advisory Committee approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes with an amendment by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the October 15, 2025 meeting until January 21, 2026, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting until Jan 21, 2026 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The King George County Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the county ordinance that would raise minimum lot sizes in agricultural zoning districts and revise access requirements. A public hearing on the amendment is tentatively set for November 12, 2025. The commission will also discuss a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors regarding zoning ordinance changes.
- Ordinance Amendment OA-02-25 to increase minimum lot sizes in Agricultural districts and revise Section 10-3-6 access requirements
- Tentative public hearing on the amendment scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
- Discussion of a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors to review zoning ordinance amendments
- Community Planning Liaison update on Naval Support Facility South Potomac and Military Compatibility Overlay District
- Citizen public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
Economic Development Authority
The King George Economic Development Authority will consider its FY26 operating budget and discuss participation in the Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute scheduled for December 10‑11, 2025. The board will also review an appraisal report for tax map parcel 21‑4‑5 and approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Treasurer and Director reports will be presented before adjourning.
- FY26 EDA Operating Budget (discussion item)
- Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute, Dec 10‑11, 2025 (discussion item)
- Appraisal report for tax map parcel 21‑4‑5 (discussion item)
- Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Treasurer and Director reports by Matthew J. Smolnik
Smoot Library Board of Trustees
The Smoot Library Board of Trustees will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Trustees will hear reports from the Director, Chairperson, Financial Officer, and various committees. The board will address any old business and consider new business items before adjourning.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
- Director’s report
- Chairperson’s report
- Financial Officer’s report
The board approved the meeting agenda and the August 14 minutes, each by a 10‑0 vote. It then approved the library job descriptions, including any amendments from the County Administrator, also by a 10‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 PM.
- Approved agenda (10‑0)
- Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
- Approved library job descriptions with County Administrator amendments (10‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (10‑0)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will review the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan update, focusing on a new concept map. The committee will also hear the Director's report and member reports, and consider public comments and the approval of minutes.
- Dahlgren Parks Master Plan Update – Concept Map
- Director’s Report
- Member Reports
- Public Comment
- Approval of Minutes
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee lacked a quorum, so no formal actions were taken. Approval of the meeting minutes was postponed to the November meeting. Public comment included an update on the DRHT and a preview of the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan.
- Approval of minutes tabled to November
Service Authority Board
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board will meet to issue warrants totaling over $1.1 million for various county funds and to discuss the acquisition of property rights for the Presidential Village Pump Station.
- Issuance of warrants for $1,180,440.40 against county funds
- Issuance of warrants for $807,326.62 against Service Authority funds
- Public hearing on amendments to the County Code of Ordinances regarding animals
- Discussion on the Presidential Village Pump Station property rights acquisition
- Presentation on the Daisy Solar project update
The Board of Supervisors moved to place the Daisy Hill Solar item earlier on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Chair Cathy Binder and approved after all listed members voted aye. No other substantive actions were taken during this meeting.
- Agenda amendment to advance Daisy Hill Solar passed (all listed members voted aye)
Board of Supervisors
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple warrants, the largest for $761,808.10 against the FY25‑26 General Fund. A public hearing will consider an amendment to the County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 Animals (OA‑03‑25). The meeting also includes presentations on tourism, space needs, green‑energy ventures, a Northern Neck Heritage resolution, and a Daisy Solar update.
- Issuance of warrant against FY25‑26 General Fund for $761,808.10 (Board of Supervisors)
- Issuance of warrant against KGCSA Capital Reserve Fund for $593,708.36 (Board of Directors)
- Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 3 Animals, OA‑03‑25 (Sheriff’s Office)
- Northern Neck Heritage Resolution -19‑25 supporting the National Heritage Area
- Daisy Solar Update (O‑05‑2025) presented by Will Thurman
The King George Board of Supervisors approved an amendment moving the Daisy Hill Solar item up on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Cathy Binder and passed unanimously with all members voting aye. No other actions were decided; the meeting then proceeded to public comment and reports.
- Amended agenda to advance Daisy Hill Solar (unanimous ayes)
Social Services Administrative Board
The King George Social Services Administrative Board will discuss the impact of new federal budget reconciliation policies, including increased work requirements and more frequent eligibility reviews for Medicaid and SNAP. The board will also review reports on family services and benefit programs.
- Discussion of Governor Youngkin's Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative
- Review of Medicaid (MA) and SNAP policy changes effective Oct 1, 2026
- Implementation of Solo Protect security system with panic buttons
- Report on Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) cases
- FY27 DSS Board Budget Committee discussion
The board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a closed‑session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then returned to open session and certified that only exempt items were considered. The board adjourned and scheduled the next regular meeting for October 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Ed Frank, seconded William Davis)
- Authorized closed session on employment, litigation, and related matters (motion Ed Frank, seconded William Davis)
- Returned to open session and certified limited closed‑session topics (motion William Davis, seconded Ed Frank)
- Adjourned until Oct 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm (motion Ed Frank, seconded William Davis)
Board of Supervisors
The King George Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will consider draft text amendments to the county zoning ordinance, identified as Ordinance Amendment OA-02-25. They will also receive the ZOTAC final recommendations. The meeting includes public comment limited to three minutes per speaker and ends with adjournments for both bodies.
- Ordinance Amendment OA-02-25 – proposed changes to the King George County zoning ordinance
- ZOTAC final recommendations to be presented to the Board of Supervisors
- Public comment limited to three minutes per participant
- Planning Commission adjourned to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
- Board of Supervisors adjourned to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission met jointly on September 25, 2025. After an invocation, pledge, and brief public comment, members discussed the zoning ordinance draft amendments and ZOTAC recommendations. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.
Community Policy & Management Team
The King George County Community Policy & Management Team will review several old and new business items. Old business includes a FY 2025/2026 parental survey and an annual CSA training update. New business covers contract updates for Kin and Fictive Kin recruitment, Medicaid changes for children placed in psychiatric residential treatment settings, a DMAS behavioral health redesign, rural transformation events, Medicaid versus CSA payment concerns, an Intercept Health subcontracting plan, and the FY 2024/2025 fiscal year closeout. The board will also consider a motion to approve current funding requests and will adjourn until October 16, 2025.
- Kin and Fictive Kin Recruitment Contract Updates
- Changes to Medicaid for Children Placed in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Settings
- DMAS Behavioral Health Redesign
- Intercept Health Subcontracting Plan
- FY 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Close Out (September 30, 2025)
The board approved the Parent Survey and authorized Robin to email it to parents. An additional document clarifying parental financial responsibility was approved for inclusion in the parental agreement. The board also approved the minutes from the August 21 meeting, accepted the financial report, and moved into and out of an executive session. The meeting was adjourned until October 17, 2025.
- Approved August 21 minutes (none opposed)
- Accepted financial report as presented (none opposed)
- Approved Parent Survey (none opposed)
- Approved additional parental agreement document (none opposed)
- Moved into executive session (none opposed)
- Moved out of executive session (none opposed)
- Approved pending requests (none opposed)
- Adjourned until October 17, 2025 (none opposed)
Service Authority Board
The Board will approve a consent agenda authorizing multiple warrants for various county funds, including $20,000 from the ARPA Fund and $162,215.23 from the FY25-26 Capital Improvement Fund. A closed session will be held to discuss a landfill agreement, potential litigation with AWS, and the county administrator’s performance and salary. A public hearing will be conducted on a cell tower application submitted by Telecom Capital Group. Additional reports and appointments will be presented.
- Issuance of warrant against ARPA Fund for $20,000
- Issuance of warrant against FY25-26 Capital Improvement Fund for $162,215.23
- Issuance of warrant against FY25-26 General Fund for $223,237.58
- Closed session to discuss landfill agreement, AWS litigation, and administrator salary
- Public hearing on Telecom Capital Group cell tower application
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board met on September 16, 2025. After the invocation and public comments, the minutes contain no recorded motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items. No vote tallies are noted.
Board of Supervisors
The King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board of Directors will meet to review various fund warrants and a utility report. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a cell tower application and discuss regional hazard mitigation and VDOT intersections.
- Public hearing for cell tower application by Telecom Capital Group, LLC/Donohue, Themak, Miller, PLC, and Trustees of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- Issuance of warrants including $223,237.58 from the General Fund and $162,215.23 from the Capital Improvement Fund
- Issuance of warrants for KGCSA Operating Fund for $180,270.48
- Discussion of VDOT intersections for Routes 206, 218, and 624
- Closed sessions regarding a landfill agreement, AWS, and County Administrator performance and salary
The Board of Supervisors met on September 16, 2025 and heard public comments from several residents, including Sherman Davis, Tootie Moncure, Ana Marie Lovell, Lee Rowbotham, James Shaw, and Terry Morgan. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded without any formal decisions.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The King George County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will review the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan update, focusing on the concept map. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and routine reports from the director and members.
- Dahlgren Parks Master Plan Update – Concept Map
- Public Comment
- Approval of Minutes
- Director’s Report
- Member Reports
The committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote after a motion by Chris Buck and a second by Allen Parker. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
Planning Commission
The King George County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications: a rezoning request by King George Mortuary Services (Application Z‑2025‑00302, Resolution PC‑16‑25) and a special exception for Caledon Solar, LLC (Application Z‑2024‑00240, Resolution PC‑17‑25). The meeting also includes approval of the August 12, 2025 minutes, a citizen public comment period, and a staff report from the September 2025 Director’s Report. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are scheduled for discussion and possible action.
- Rezoning application Z‑2025‑00302 for King George Mortuary Services
- Special exception application Z‑2024‑00240 for Caledon Solar, LLC
- Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
- Citizen public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
- September 2025 Director’s Report
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the September 9, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. The commission voted 3-2 to forward application Z-2025-00302 (King George Mortuary rezoning) to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation. The commission voted 4-1 to forward application Z-2024-00240 (Caledon Solar LLC special exception) to the Board of Supervisors with an unfavorable recommendation, citing incompatibility with agricultural and forest land preservation. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. after a unanimous motion to adjourn.
- Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 9, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Forwarded Z-2025-00302 rezoning to Board with favorable recommendation (3-2)
- Forwarded Z-2024-00240 special exception to Board with unfavorable recommendation (4-1)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Service Authority Board
The King George County Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board adopted a resolution designating the week of September 8‑12, 2025 as National Disability Voter Registration Week in the county. The motion was moved by Cathy Binder, seconded by David Sullins, and approved with all present members voting aye (Binder, Stroud, Sullins, Collins, Davis). No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Adopted National Disability Voter Registration Week proclamation; motion passed with all five members voting aye
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board of Directors will meet to address land use and infrastructure projects. Key items include a rezoning public hearing and a presentation regarding a cell tower application.
- Public hearing for Northern Neck Leasing rezoning
- Cell tower application presentation by Telecom Capital Group, LLC and Trustees of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- Public hearing for Presidential Village Pump Station property rights acquisition
- Action item regarding the County Attorney contract
- Discussion of Multistate Opioid Settlements (Resolution-16-2025)
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring the week of September 8‑12 2025 as National Disability Voter Registration Week in King George County. Cathy Binder moved to adopt the resolution, David Sullins seconded, and all five supervisors voted aye, so the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Adopted National Disability Voter Registration Week proclamation (unanimous aye)
- No other decisions were made; remaining items were reports or public comments
Smoot Library Board of Trustees
The Smoot Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 12, 2025 minutes with corrections. The board also approved the proposed revisions to the library policy. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0-3-0)
- Approved June 12, 2025 minutes with corrections (5-0-3-2)
- Approved revisions to library policy as presented (7-0-3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0-2-0)
Community Policy & Management Team
The board approved the July 17, 2025 minutes and accepted the financial report as presented. It moved into an executive session to discuss August requests, then returned to certify the matters discussed and approved those requests. The meeting was adjourned until the next session on September 18, 2025.
- Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session to discuss August requests (unanimous)
- Returned from executive session, certifying discussed matters (unanimous)
- Approved August funding requests (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until September 18, 2025 (unanimous)
Service Authority Board
The Board adopted a proclamation designating August 19, 2025 as First Responders Day. A motion to extend the meeting until midnight was approved unanimously. The agenda was amended to add a resolution on the National Opioid Settlement (R‑13‑2025) and a resolution appointing an animal‑control officer and two deputies (R‑15‑2025), and to remove the Daisy Lane Solar Application (Z‑2024‑00219).
- Proclaimed August 19, 2025 as First Responders Day (adopted)
- Extended meeting to midnight (approved, all aye)
- Added Resolution R-13-2025, National Opioid Settlement with Purdue Pharma (approved, all aye)
- Added Resolution R-15-2025, appointment of animal control officer and two deputies (approved, all aye)
- Removed Daisy Lane Solar Application Z-2024-00219 from agenda (approved, all aye)
Board of Supervisors
The King George Board of Supervisors proclaimed August 19, 2025 as First Responders Day. The Board approved a motion to extend the meeting until midnight. The agenda was amended to add Resolution R-13-2025 on the National Opioid Settlement, add Resolution R-15-2025 to appoint an animal control officer and two deputy officers, and remove the Daisy Lane Solar Application item.
- Proclaimed First Responders Day (adopted)
- Motion to extend meeting to midnight approved (aye vote)
- Added Resolution R-13-2025 (National Opioid Settlement) to agenda (approved)
- Added Resolution R-15-2025 (animal control appointments) to agenda (approved)
- Removed Daisy Lane Solar Application Z-2024-00219 from agenda (approved)
Electoral Board
The King George County Electoral Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 16, June 18, and June 23 meetings. The board also unanimously approved the ADA compliance worksheets and directed the Secretary to sign and the Registrar’s Office to file them. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved June 16, 18, and 23 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved ADA compliance worksheets and directed filing (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Economic Development Authority
The board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted 4‑1 to direct the Treasurer to spend $15,000 on the Regional Entrepreneurial Council’s entrepreneurial ecosystem program. The board selected McCoy Real Estate for a $2,300 appraisal of Tax Map 21‑4‑5 with a 4‑0 vote. The Treasurer’s financial report and the next meeting date were also approved unanimously.
- Approved $15,000 expenditure for RREC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (4-1)
- Awarded $2,300 appraisal contract to McCoy Real Estate for Tax Map 21-4-5 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved Treasurer’s financial report (5-0)
- Set next board meeting for September 11, 2025 (5-0)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a concept map for the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan update.
- Approval of Minutes
- Dahlgren Parks Master Plan Update
- Concept Map presentation
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the prior meeting's minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Members reviewed the updated Dahlgren Parks Master Plan for Barnesfield and Wayside Parks and directed staff to submit their comments to McGill Associates on August 14. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
- Directed staff to submit park‑plan comments to McGill Associates (no vote)
Planning Commission
The commission approved the July 8 minutes (7-0-1) and the agenda (unanimous). It adopted resolution PC-15-25 to forward the Berthaville monopole special‑exception application (Z‑2025‑00263) to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval (8‑0). The commission also voted to request a work session with the Board on proposed zoning ordinance amendments and adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Approved July 8 minutes (7-0-1)
- Approved agenda with amendments (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution PC-15-25 to forward monopole permit to Board (8-0)
- Requested work session with Board on zoning ordinance amendments
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Service Authority Board
The board voted to add a closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss employee performance, salaries, promotions, and related issues. The motion was seconded and passed with four ayes and one nay. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.
- Approved closed session on employee matters (4-1)
Board of Supervisors
The Board considered a motion to hold a closed session to discuss employee performance, salaries, promotions, and related matters. The motion was seconded and passed with four votes in favor and one against. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.
- Approved closed session on employee matters (4-1)
Social Services Administrative Board
The board approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It then voted to adjourn the session and schedule the next regular meeting for August 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Ed Frank, seconded by Frank Fronzo)
- Adjourned until August 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm (motion by Frank Fronzo, seconded by Ed Frank)
Community Policy & Management Team
The meeting minutes from June 25 were approved unanimously. The financial report for FY 2025‑2026 was accepted without opposition. The board moved into and later out of executive session, approved the pending requests, and adjourned until August 21, 2025 at 2 pm.
- Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2025‑2026 financial report (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session to discuss June requests (unanimous)
- Moved out of executive session, certifying discussed matters (unanimous)
- Approved pending requests (unanimous)
- Adjourned until August 21, 2025 at 2 pm (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The Director’s and Members Reports were tabled until August. The committee asked McGill Associates to incorporate feedback and revise the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan concepts within ten days before public review. No public comment was received.
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled Director’s and Members Reports until August
- Directed McGill Associates to update Dahlgren Parks Master Plan concepts within 10 days
Service Authority Board
The board discussed a request to defer the Davis Hill Development item but did not vote on it. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and general discussion, with no approvals, denials, or other formal actions recorded.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors voted to remove Item 07‑09.11 (a presentation by Mr. Jones) from the agenda. It also removed Item 07‑16 (the Davis Hill Development) at the applicant’s request, deferring the project indefinitely. No vote counts were recorded for these actions.
- Removed Item 07‑09.11 (Presentation by Mr. Jones) from agenda
- Deferred Item 07‑16 (Davis Hill Development) and removed it from agenda at applicant’s request
Economic Development Authority
The Authority approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It then accepted the Treasurer's report, noting a pending correction, also by a 6‑0 vote. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting to August 14, 2025, again with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.
- Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Accepted Treasurer's report with pending correction (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting to Aug 14, 2025 (6-0)
Planning Commission
The commission unanimously approved the agenda amendments, moving the recognition of Mr. Kristofer Parker to August and placing new business before the public comment period. A motion to approve the June 10, 2025 minutes was made, seconded, and carried. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.
- Agenda amended to move recognition of Mr. Kristofer Parker to August (unanimous)
- Agenda amended to place new business before public comment period (unanimous)
- Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
Board of Supervisors
The Board adopted two agenda amendments. One removed Daisy Solar from the agenda because the applicant's access issue has not been resolved. The other added an item to consult legal counsel on Amazon Web Services and Potomac Commons. Both motions passed with all members voting aye.
- Amend agenda to remove Daisy Solar (motion passed)
- Amend agenda to add Amazon Web Services and Potomac Commons legal‑counsel item (motion passed)
Service Authority Board
The Board voted to amend the agenda by removing the Daisy Solar item after discussion of unresolved access issues. A second amendment was adopted to add a discussion on Amazon Web Services and Potomac Commons legal counsel to the agenda. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Amend agenda to remove Daisy Solar (motion passed)
- Amend agenda to add Amazon Web Services and Potomac Commons legal counsel item (motion passed)
Social Services Administrative Board
The board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It decided to award a one‑time bonus to Department of Social Services staff, following the General Assembly recommendation. The board convened a closed session to evaluate the director’s performance and then returned to open session, certifying that only exempt public business was discussed. Finally, the board adjourned until July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
- Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Michael Muth, seconded by William Davis)
- Decided to provide one-time bonus to DSS staff (no vote recorded)
- Constituted closed session to discuss Director performance (motion by Ed Frank, seconded by William Davis)
- Returned to open session, certifying only exempt public business was heard (motion by Michael Muth, seconded by Ed Frank)
- Adjourned until July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (motion by Ed Frank, seconded by Michael Muth)
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board entered a closed session to review confidential voting matters and provisional ballots, then returned to open session to certify that only exempted items were discussed. In the closed session, members voted to count two provisional ballots. The board completed the canvass, certified the primary election, and signed and sealed the abstracts. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
- Moved to Closed Session for confidential voting matters – passed unanimously voice vote
- Returned to Open Session certifying limited discussion – approved by individual voice votes
- Motion to count 2 provisional ballots – passed by voice vote
- Finished canvass and certified the June 17 Democratic Primary election
- Reviewed, signed, and sealed election abstracts
- Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously voice vote
Community Policy & Management Team
The King George County Community Policy & Management Team approved moving Cathy Byrd to the King Schools Primary position and adding Amy Palmer as an alternate. The team also approved changes to its Policy and Procedures, adopted new fiscal year goals, and agreed to submit a request to replace the CPMT alternate with Nelly Sekyere to the Board of Supervisors. All actions were taken without opposition.
- Approved appointment change moving Cathy Byrd to King Schools Primary and adding Amy Palmer as alternate (unanimous)
- Approved request to submit replacement of CPMT alternate with Nelly Sekyere to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
- Approved changes to Policy and Procedures after review (unanimous)
- Approved New Fiscal Year Goals (unanimous)
- Approved funding requests discussed in executive session (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session to discuss May requests (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until July 17, 2025 at 2 pm (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; the committee received updates on the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan, the Play All Day VA event, the Work Based Learning Program, and park maintenance concerns. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent
Electoral Board
The King George County Electoral Board met on June 18, 2025 to canvass and certify the June 17 Democratic Party Primary results. Members discussed observations, including two mis‑issued ballots that were corrected. The board voted unanimously to recess until Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No other actions were taken.
- Recess to June 23 2025 at 10:00 a.m. approved by unanimous voice vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors opened public comment, hearing residents discuss water quality, data‑center and solar concerns, and budget issues. Board members provided reports on HR management system review, water conditions, and a VACo Region 7 meeting. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were documented in the minutes.
Service Authority Board
The meeting opened with public comments from community members. Board members provided updates on water quality concerns, HR system review, and regional data center and solar initiatives. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded.
Electoral Board
The board entered a closed session to evaluate the General Registrar and review new election officer candidates, then returned to open session. It approved retaining the performance evaluation and sending a summary to the State Board of Elections by August 1. The board appointed three additional officers of election for one‑year terms and approved the Departmental Security (Voting System) plan. It also approved the April 16, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
- Entered closed session for registrar review (unanimous voice vote)
- Returned to open session (individual voice vote by each member)
- Retain performance evaluation copy and submit summary to State Board by Aug 1 (unanimous voice vote)
- Appointed three additional election officers for one‑year term (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Departmental Security (Voting System) plan (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned at 4:41 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Authority approved a $10,500 grant for the local FBLA group to attend the National Leadership Conference. Members accepted the May 8 minutes and the treasurer’s financial report unanimously. They also authorized a $108,000 transfer from the LGIP account to Atlantic Union Bank to even up the Authority’s account. The meeting was adjourned to July 10, 2025.
- Approved $10,500 grant to FBLA for national conference (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (7-0)
- Accepted treasurer’s report as submitted (7-0)
- Authorized transfer of $108,000 from LGIP to Atlantic Union Bank (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting to July 10, 2025 (7-0)
Smoot Library Board of Trustees
The Board approved several policy and planning items, including updates to library check verbiage effective July 1 2025. It adopted the Strategic Plan updates and the 2025‑2026 meeting calendar, moving the regular start time to 5:30 PM and shifting the August 14 meeting to August 21. The Trustees reappointed Elody Shojinaga as Chair, John Q. Smith as Vice‑Chair, and Weldon Burt as Financial Officer for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The Board entered a closed session to complete the Library Director’s performance appraisal.
- Approved policy changes to returned check verbiage, effective July 1 2025 (7‑0)
- Approved Strategic Plan updates (7‑0)
- Approved 2025‑2026 meeting calendar with 5:30 PM start and August 21 date change (7‑0)
- Appointed Elody Shojinaga as Chair of the Library Board (7‑0)
- Appointed John Q. Smith as Vice‑Chair (7‑0)
- Appointed Weldon Burt as Financial Officer (7‑0)
- Entered closed session for Director’s evaluation (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted 5‑3‑0 to forward application Z‑2024‑00184 (Gibson Solar Special Exception) to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation. It also voted 6‑2‑0 to find application Z‑2025‑00184 in substantial accord with the comprehensive plan. The commission unanimously deferred action on several rezoning and special‑exception applications, a comprehensive‑plan amendment (PC‑11‑25), and a resolution (PC‑13‑25) to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Forwarded Gibson Solar Special Exception (Z‑2024‑00184) to Board with favorable recommendation (5‑3‑0)
- Found Z‑2025‑00184 in substantial accord with comprehensive plan (6‑2‑0)
- Deferred Dahlgren Innovation Hub Rezoning (Z‑2024‑00224) to next meeting (unanimous)
- Deferred Dahlgren Innovation Hub Special Exception (Z‑2024‑00225) to next meeting (unanimous)
- Deferred comprehensive‑plan amendment PC‑11‑25 to next meeting (unanimous)
- Deferred Resolution PC‑13‑25 to next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes and agenda unanimously
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The June 3, 2025 meeting consisted of an invocation, pledge, and public comments from residents and guests. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded in the minutes.
Service Authority Board
The King George County Board of Supervisors and Service Authority met on June 3, 2025. The agenda included an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and a series of public comments from residents. No formal motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee approved a $4,950 grant to St. Paul’s, including a waiver of the tent permit, pending legal review and Board of Supervisors approval. The committee also approved the April 16 minutes and set the next meeting for October 15, 2025.
- Approved April 16 minutes (5-0)
- Approved $4,950 grant to St. Paul’s with tent permit waiver, contingent on legal review and Board approval (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting to October 15, 2025 (5-0)
Wetlands Board
The board approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It approved Farley Vale LLC’s dock reconstruction permit (VMRC #2024‑1141 and JPA Z‑2025‑00929) by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The board also approved the by‑laws with corrections by a 4‑0‑0 vote and required a FOIA training webinar for all members within 90 days. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:06 p.m.
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved VMRC permit #2024-1141 and JPA Z-2025-00929 (4-0-0)
- Approved by-laws with corrections (4-0-0)
- Required FOIA training webinar within 90 days for board members
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Lee Rowbotham moved to add a closed session to the agenda for the Service Authority, and Supervisor David Sullins seconded the motion. The Board voted, and all members present voted aye. The motion passed, establishing a closed session for the Service Authority meeting.
- Approved closed session for Service Authority (unanimous aye vote)
Service Authority Board
The board voted to add a closed session to the Service Authority agenda. The motion was made by Lee Rowbotham, seconded by David Sullins, and passed with all members voting aye. No other actions were decided during the meeting.
- Add closed session to Service Authority agenda – approved (unanimous)
Community Policy & Management Team
The board approved the FY2025-2026 Children’s Services Act vendor contract. It also approved the financial report and moved into and out of executive session before adjournment. All motions passed with none opposed.
- Jessica elected temporary Chair (motion by Jonathan, seconded by Kate, with none opposed)
- April 17 minutes approved (motion by Danielle, seconded by Daniel, with none opposed)
- Financial report accepted as presented (motion by Jonathan, seconded by Danielle, with none opposed)
- FY2025-2026 CSA Vendor Contract approved (motion by Jonathan, seconded by Kate, with none opposed)
- Board moved into executive session (motion by Kate, seconded by Jonathan, with none opposed)
- Board moved out of executive session (motion by Danielle, seconded by Kate, with none opposed)
- Board approved pending requests (motion by Jonathan, seconded by Danielle, with none opposed)
- Board adjourned until June 25, 2025 (motion by Danielle, seconded by Jonathan, with none opposed)
Planning Commission
The commission approved forwarding application Z-2024-00239 (TRW Marine rezoning) to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation, passing 7-1-0. It also approved forwarding Ordinance Amendment OA-01-25, which would allow greater building heights in industrial zones, to the Board with a favorable recommendation, passing 6-2-0. The commission deferred action on three other applications (Z-2022-00021, Z-2024-00194, and a HCOD exception for Green Energy Ventures) to the next meeting, with an 8-0-0 vote. The meeting minutes were approved 7-0-1 and the session adjourned unanimously.
- Forwarded TRW Marine rezoning application Z-2024-00239 to Board with favorable recommendation (7-1-0)
- Forwarded Ordinance Amendment OA-01-25 (industrial building height increase) to Board with favorable recommendation (6-2-0)
- Deferred action on applications Z-2022-00021, Z-2024-00194, and HCOD exception for Green Energy Ventures to next meeting (8-0-0)
- Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
Service Authority Board
The Board of Supervisors moved to strike Action Item 05-05, the Change Order for the New Courthouse, from the agenda. The motion was seconded and passed with unanimous aye votes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
- Struck Action Item 05-05 (Change Order for New Courthouse) from agenda (unanimous aye)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors moved to strike Action Item 05-05, Change Order for New Courthouse, from the agenda. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously with five ayes and no recorded nays. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.
- Motion to strike Action Item 05-05 (Change Order for New Courthouse) from agenda passed (5-0)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. It then accepted the Treasurer’s report, which listed an Atlantic Union account balance of $83,080.14 and an LGIP balance of $1,565,506.55, also by a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned to June 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm with a unanimous vote. No other business was taken.
- Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Accepted Treasurer’s report as presented (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting to June 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm (7-0)
Service Authority Board
The board voted 5‑0 to hold a closed session to discuss prospective candidates for the General Manager position. After the closed session, the board voted 5‑0 to return to the public meeting and certified that only exempt matters were discussed. The board then voted 5‑0 to adjourn until the next regular meeting on May 6, 2025.
- Convene closed session for candidate discussions (5‑0 approved)
- Return to open meeting (5‑0 approved)
- Certify only exempt public business was discussed in closed session (5‑0 approved)
- Adjourn until May 6, 2025 regular meeting (5‑0 approved)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
At its final meeting, the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee unanimously decided not to write grandfathered language and to keep it as a public‑hearing topic. The committee also issued several recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, including a full comprehensive plan update, removal of major subdivisions from zones A‑1, A‑2, and A‑3, allowing major subdivisions in R‑1, R‑2, and R‑3, maintaining the county’s rural character, and discussing increasing the minimum lot size in A‑2 from two to four acres.
- Unanimously decided not to include grandfathered language; keep it for public hearing
- Recommended a full comprehensive plan update
- Recommended removing major subdivisions from zones A-1, A-2, and A-3
- Recommended allowing major subdivisions in zones R-1, R-2, and R-3
- Recommended maintaining the county's rural character
- Recommended discussing increasing minimum lot size in A-2 from 2 to 4 acres
- Recommended removing grandfathered language from final recommendations (kept as discussion point)
Social Services Administrative Board
The board approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned with a motion to reconvene on May 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm. No other actions were taken.
- Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Adjourned until May 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm (motion passed)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee unanimously agreed to have the Planning Commission review the minimum number of lots required for a major subdivision during the comprehensive plan review and to consider updates to water and sewer service areas and subdivision definitions. The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a prior decision that the county does not determine vested rights under state code, voting 4‑2. The committee directed that a draft grandfathering provision be prepared for the next meeting.
- Unanimously agreed to refer major subdivision minimum‑lot review to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Board of Zoning Appeals upheld county’s non‑authority on vested rights (4‑2 vote)
- Directed Mr. West to draft grandfathering language for next meeting
- Committee will consider grandfathering wording at the April 30 meeting
Community Policy & Management Team
The council approved the March 20 minutes and accepted the financial report without opposition. The Gap Survey memo was approved to be returned to the Office of Children’s Services, and the board moved into and later out of executive session. The board approved the April funding requests and adjourned the meeting until May 15, 2025 at 2 pm.
- Approved March 20 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)
- Approved sending Gap Survey memo to OCS (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session (unanimous)
- Moved out of executive session (unanimous)
- Approved April funding requests (unanimous)
- Adjourned until May 15, 2025 at 2 pm (unanimous)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
The committee did not approve or deny any ordinance changes. It assigned Mr. West to draft proposed grandfathering language for a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 PM.
- Mr. West tasked to draft proposed grandfathering language (assigned)
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No new business was presented. Members voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting and set the next meeting for May 28, 2025.
- Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting and set next meeting for May 28, 2025 (5-0)
- No new business taken
Electoral Board
The board entered a closed session under Virginia FOIA to discuss confidential voting security matters, passing the motion unanimously. It then returned to open session, certifying that only exempt public business was discussed, and unanimously certified the Local Election Security Standards plan for submission to the State Board of Elections. The board also approved corrected minutes from February 5 and adjourned the meeting, each by unanimous voice vote.
- Closed session authorized – unanimous voice vote
- Returned to open session – individual voice votes by each member
- Certified LESS plan for State Board submission – unanimous vote
- Approved February 5 minutes with correction – unanimous voice vote
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote
Service Authority Board
The Service Authority Board met on April 15, 2025. The agenda consisted of public remarks from community members, including Pastor Sherman Davis, Anna Marie Lovell, Terry Morgan, Eric Modern, and James Shaw. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made.
Board of Supervisors
The April 15, 2025 meeting of the King George Board of Supervisors and Service Authority consisted mainly of public comments from residents and officials. No motions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made during this session.
Board of Supervisors Budget Work Sessions
The King George Board of Supervisors met to review and discuss the FY 26 operating budget. Staff presented departmental line‑item changes and explained the budgeting process. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during this session.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors met to review the FY26 operating budget. Staff presented revisions to department line items, including a $700 savings on the circuit court judges' telecommunications budget. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.
Economic Development Authority
The board approved a $10,000 donation to fund the KG DECA chapter’s trip to the International Competition in Orlando. The minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting were approved. The Authority adopted a new policy governing electronic participation by members. The meeting was adjourned to May 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Creekside Farm Brewery.
- Approved $10,000 DECA trip funding (5-0)
- Approved minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Adopted electronic participation policy (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting to May 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Creekside Farm Brewery (5-0)
Smoot Library Board of Trustees
The board approved a fine‑free policy that will take effect on July 1, 2025. It also adopted a change to the Meeting Room and Quiet Study Policy limiting for‑profit groups to two four‑hour bookings per month unless sponsored by the library. Additional actions included approving the agenda, prior minutes, a committee meeting date change, fee‑schedule revisions, and allocating Smoot on Sale funds for a new picnic table.
- Agenda approved (6‑0‑2)
- February 13, 2025 minutes approved (6‑0‑2)
- Committee meeting date changed to May 22 (6‑0‑2)
- Library fee‑schedule modifications approved (6‑0‑2)
- Fine‑free policy effective July 1 approved (6‑0‑2)
- Funds from April 12 Smoot on Sale designated for new picnic table (6‑0‑2)
- Meeting Room and Quiet Study Policy updated to limit for‑profit use (7‑0‑2)
- Meeting adjourned (7‑0‑2)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee agreed to draft a position paper summarizing the meeting’s key points for further review by board members. It also made recommendations to update the comprehensive plan, consider a Purchase Development Rights program, and adjust subdivision zoning to preserve rural character. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.
- Agreed to draft a position paper summarizing key discussion points (outcome: agreed)
- Recommended holding two additional meetings before final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (outcome: recommended)
- Recommended a full comprehensive plan update (outcome: recommended)
- Recommended a Purchase Development Rights (PDR) program for future CIP or ordinance (outcome: recommended)
- Recommended removing major subdivisions from zones A1 and A2 while keeping them in R1, R2, and R3 (outcome: recommended)
- Recommended maintaining the county's rural characteristics (outcome: recommended)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting provided updates on the Dahlgren Parks Master Plan, special events, sponsorships, and summer camp registration, but no additional actions were taken. The session adjourned at 7:35 p.m. by unanimous consent.
- Approved March minutes (3-0 vote)
Planning Commission
The commission approved PC Resolution 03‑25 with amended conditions by an 8‑1‑0 vote. Several rezoning and special‑exception requests (TRW Marine, Green Energy Ventures, and a Highway Corridor Overlay District) were deferred to the next meeting by unanimous motions. The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
- Approved PC Resolution 03‑25 with conditions (8‑1‑0)
- Deferred TRW Marine rezoning to next meeting (unanimous)
- Deferred Green Energy Ventures rezoning and special‑exception request to next meeting (unanimous)
- Deferred Highway Corridor Overlay District exception request to next meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Service Authority Board
The Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board opened the meeting and took public comments on topics such as a proposed solar farm and new tobacco‑store licensing. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during this portion of the meeting. The board then moved on to the scheduled public hearing.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors called the meeting to order, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, and opened a public comment period. Members of the public spoke about a proposed solar farm and tobacco store licensing. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
The ZOTAC met on March 26, 2025 and discussed growth management, subdivision provisions, and funding options for land preservation. The members agreed that County Administrator Matthew J. Smolnik will review future materials distributed at meetings to avoid confusion. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the committee set next steps for continued collaboration and further design‑change discussions.
- Mr. Smolnik to review future meeting materials (agreement, no vote recorded)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting unanimously. It denied the appeal filed by Amazon (case Z-2024-01963) with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved Jan 28 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Denied case Z‑2024‑01963 (4‑0‑1)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Social Services Administrative Board
The board approved the FY2025-2026 Compensation Plan. The regular May meeting was rescheduled to May 19, 2025. The board entered a closed session to discuss private matters and then returned to open session. The board adjourned until the April 28, 2025 meeting.
- Approved FY2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Rescheduled May regular meeting to May 19, 2025
- Entered closed session to discuss private matters
- Returned to open session after closed session
- Adjourned until April 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Community Policy & Management Team
The board approved the February 20 minutes and accepted the financial report. It moved into an executive session to discuss March requests, then returned to open session, approved the funding requests, and adjourned until April 17, 2025.
- Approved February 20 minutes (none opposed)
- Accepted financial report as presented (none opposed)
- Moved into executive session to discuss March requests (none opposed)
- Moved out of executive session, certifying only discussed matters were covered (none opposed)
- Approved March funding requests (none opposed)
- Adjourned until April 17, 2025 at 2 pm in the DSS Board Room (none opposed)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee
The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee reached a consensus to present effective growth‑management options to the King George County Board of Supervisors. The committee also agreed to consider voluntary land‑conservation strategies alongside possible zoning amendments, a comprehensive plan update, future land‑use maps, and legacy subdivision provisions. Action items were assigned to staff and members for data collection, legacy subdivision analysis, and research on Purchase of Development Rights programs.
- Agreed to present effective growth‑management options to the Board of Supervisors
- Consensused to consider voluntary land‑conservation as a strategy with potential zoning amendments, a comprehensive plan update, future land‑use maps, and legacy subdivision provisions