Mathews County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the FY26 Budget. The meeting includes a draft FY25 audit presentation and discussions on dredging projects and fire station updates.

• Public hearing for FY26 Budget Amendment #1 to increase budget by $1,134,257 to $37,490,623
• Scheduling of January 15th, 2025 public hearing for short-term vacation rental regulations (Ordinance §175-15.28)
• Appointment of Zoning Administrator Resolution 2025-32
• Rotary request for Water Station Grant Funding
• Closed meeting discussion regarding 384 Old Ferry Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Mathews County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance application (#202500166) to allow a 24 × 30‑foot pole barn on a Residential‑1 parcel within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area. The meeting will also approve the June 25, 2025 board minutes and discuss the RPA application procedure. Members Tim Berkoff and Stan Grice will be recognized for completing a land‑use leadership program.

• Public hearing on variance request (Application #202500166) for a 24 × 30‑ft pole barn at 249 Shell Point Ln, Hudgins, VA
• Approval of June 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Discussion of RPA Application Procedure
• Recognition of Tim Berkoff and Stan Grice for completing the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Land Use Education Program
• Planning Director's end‑of‑2025 year case report memo

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed changes to Ordinance § 175-15.28 regarding short-term vacation rentals. The body will also consider a Conditional Use Permit application from ProSafe Acquisition, LLC.

• Proposed short-term rental requirements including zoning permits, annual business licenses, and a $500 maximum fine for non-registration
• Proposed short-term rental occupancy limit of two persons per bedroom
• Proposed requirement for short-term rental agents to respond within two hours of county contact
• ProSafe Acquisition, LLC Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application
• Review of Workforce Housing Committee Report

The Mathews County Planning Commission voted to appoint Billy Cook as Chairperson for 2026 (6‑2 vote). In a separate vote, the Commission elected Harry Meeks as Vice‑Chair for 2026 (7‑1 vote). The Commission also approved revised language for the short‑term vacation rental application (8‑0) and scheduled a public hearing on the ProSafe Acquisition storage facility application for January 13.

• Elect Billy Cook Chairperson for 2026 (6-2)
• Elect Harry Meeks Vice‑Chair for 2026 (7-1)
• Approve short‑term vacation rental application language changes (8-0)
• Schedule public hearing for ProSafe Acquisition storage application Jan 13 (8-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on Application #202500830, a request by The Towers, LLC and Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) and property owners Matthew and Stephanie Lowe for a conditional use permit to build a 195‑foot self‑supporting telecommunications monopole on Tax Map Parcel 4‑A‑119, which is zoned Rural. The hearing follows standard agenda items such as call to order, citizen comments, and a special presentation from the Sheriff’s Office. The Board will decide whether to approve the permit request.

• Conditional use permit request for a 195‑foot Verizon tower on Tax Map Parcel 4‑A‑119 (Rural zoning)
• Public hearing on Application #202500830

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on four requests for shoreline stabilization and beach nourishment. The board will also consider a new business item and an extension request for a rock sill project on Billups Creek.

• Public hearing: Curtis Van Cleve, 756 Whites Creek Lane, request for 230 LF of armor stone revetment
• Public hearing: Carey Living Trust, 261 E. Shore Dr., request for vinyl bulkhead and rip-rap
• Public hearing: Kathleen O’Neal, 16 Northview Lane, request to refurbish a marsh toe with rock
• Public hearing: Kinberli R. Vida, Chesapeake Shr. Rd., request for timber groins and 1,500 CY beach nourishment
• New Business/Extension: Allen Farmer, Billups Creek shoreline, request for 160’ Rock Sill and 28’ riprap outfall

The Mathews County Wetlands Board approved four shoreline improvement projects and a two‑year extension request, each by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. Approvals included a 230‑foot armor stone revetment at 756 Whites Creek Lane, a bulkhead replacement and rip‑rap at 261 E. Shore Dr., a marsh‑toe rock addition at 16 Northview Lane, timber groins with beach nourishment at Chesapeake Shore Road, and a rock sill installation at Billups Creek. All motions were moved and seconded by board members and recorded as approved.

• Approved 230 LF armor stone revetment (Curtis Van Cleve, 756 Whites Creek Lane) (5-0-0)
• Approved bulkhead replacement and rip‑rap (Carey Living Trust, 261 E. Shore Dr.) (5-0-0)
• Approved marsh toe refurbishment (Kathleen O’Neal, 16 Northview Lane) (5-0-0)
• Approved three timber groins, beach nourishment and vegetation (Kimberli R. Vida, Chesapeake Shore Rd.) (5-0-0)
• Approved two‑year extension for rock sill project (Allen Farmer, Billups Creek) (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a monopole telecommunications tower. The meeting also includes a presentation on MCPS access controls and a review of an IT contract.

• Public hearing for a 195-foot monopole tower at Tax Map Parcel 4-A-119
• Supplemental appropriation of $2,788.50 for Department of Social Services
• Proposed public hearing on December 18, 2025, for FY26 Budget Amendment #1
• IT Contract Approval and Resolution
• Closed meeting regarding legal advice for 384 Old Ferry Road

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will meet to discuss changes to the short-term vacation rental ordinance. The body will also address the 2026 chairman recommendation committee and receive reports on agritourism and workforce housing.

• Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Changes
• Committee for Recommendations for Planning Commission Chairman, 2026
• Agritourism committee report
• Workforce Housing committee report

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the October 14, 2025 minutes unanimously. A committee was appointed to recommend candidates for the 2026 Planning Commission chairperson. The commission voted 7‑0 to schedule a public hearing on proposed short‑term vacation rental ordinance amendments at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Appointed committee (Co‑Chair Meeks, members Minor and Riddle) to recommend 2026 chairperson
• Approved public hearing on short‑term vacation rental ordinance changes (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑aye, 0‑nay)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss the compensation and contract of the County Administrator.

• Discussion of County Administrator compensation and contract

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will conduct public hearings on three shoreline restoration proposals. The proposals include a rock revetment and marsh toe sill at 292 Riverview Rd., beach nourishment and sills at 129 Veterans Way, and a bio‑engineered living shoreline at 415 Swans Way. The board will consider the technical details and public comments for each request. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Betty Case, 292 Riverview Rd.: request to install 70 LF rock revetment with Class I stone over filter cloth and 260 ft marsh toe sill with two 5‑ft gaps, Class I stone over filter cloth, along East River shoreline.
• Elizabeth A. Burkhard, 129 Veterans Way: request to install an 81 × 10 ft sill and a 29 × 10 ft sill with beach nourishment and sprig saltmarsh cordgrass plantings on 24‑in centers, along Piankatank River shoreline.
• Leslie R. Search, 415 Swans Way: request to install 176 LF bio‑engineered living shoreline, backfilled with clean sand and planted with Spartina species, plus 17 ft of Envirolok bags, along North River shoreline.

The Mathews County Wetlands Board approved three shoreline projects, each with a 5-0-0 vote. The Betty Case rock revetment application was approved pending revised drawings showing the gaps. The Elizabeth Burkhard sill and beach‑nourishment application was approved pending a revised spacing drawing. The Leslie Search bio‑engineered living shoreline application was approved without conditions.

• Approved Betty Case rock revetment project (pending revised drawings) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Elizabeth Burkhard sill and beach‑nourishment project (pending revised spacing drawing) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Leslie Search bio‑engineered living shoreline project – vote 5-0-0
• Approved October 1 2025 Wetlands Board minutes – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a closed session to discuss compensation and contract matters for the County Administrator and the County Attorney. The session will also consider one appointment to the Bay Aging Board of Directors. No immediate action will be taken; any decisions will occur at the regular meeting later that evening at 6:00 PM.

• Closed discussion of County Administrator compensation and contract
• Closed discussion of County Attorney compensation and contract
• Closed consideration of appointment to Bay Aging Board of Directors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to establish the adoption schedule for the FY27 budget. The meeting includes legislative updates from Delegate Keith Hodges and a request from the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department.

• FY27 Budget Adoption Schedule
• Legislative updates from Delegate Keith Hodges
• Mathews Volunteer Fire Department update and request
• Request to advertise for a public hearing from Department of Planning and Zoning

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will meet to discuss South Bay Haven. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comment on this topic.

• Discussion regarding South Bay Haven

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits. The body will also discuss unfinished business regarding solar farms and agritourism, and review a report on abandoned and vacated houses.

• Application #202500830: Proposed 195-foot telecommunications tower by The Towers, LLC & Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) on Tax Map Parcel 4-A-119
• Application #202500831: Proposed temporary habitation of a travel trailer by Robert Blake on Tax Map Parcel 26-A-51
• Discussion of ordinance changes for solar farms
• Review of Abandoned and Vacated Houses in Mathews Report
• Discussion of non-compliant Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a 195‑foot Verizon telecommunications tower on Tax Map Parcel 4‑A‑119 (vote recorded as 0‑0‑0). It also approved a conditional use permit allowing a travel trailer to be used for temporary habitation on Tax Map Parcel 26‑A‑51 for seven years (vote 8‑0‑0). The commission voted 7‑0‑1 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors not proceed with a park on the county‑owned 897 South Bay Haven property. Members were directed to form an agritourism committee to draft ordinance language.

• Approved Verizon tower CUP (Application #202500830) – vote 0-0-0
• Approved travel‑trailer CUP (Application #202500931) – vote 8-0-0
• Recommended not to proceed with South Bay Haven park – vote 7-0-1
• Formed agritourism committee to draft ordinance language – no vote recorded

Wetlands Zoning Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, applications, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Ordinance 24‑01 that would authorize golf carts to operate on Route 745 Peach Point Road and Route 746 Gales Neck Place. It will also consider adopting an Emergency Operation Plan (Resolution 2025‑25) and a personal‑property tax rate resolution. Additional items include budget transfers, opioid settlement resolutions, and presentations on the Main Street Phase 2 concept plan and the Rotary Water Project.

• Amendment to Ordinance 24‑01 to authorize golf carts on Route 745 Peach Point Road and Route 746 Gales Neck Place
• Resolution 2025‑25: Emergency Operation Plan Adoption & Implementation
• Resolution 2025‑26 and Resolution 2025‑27: Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Slacker Settlement
• Social Services CSA Budget Transfer – $23,398.00
• Three Rivers Health District request to carry forward FY25 funds – $10,267.56

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review unfinished business regarding solar farm ordinance changes and agritourism. The body will also discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and review the status of three out-of-compliance conditional use permits.

• Ordinance change regarding solar farms
• Review of Agritourism email
• Out of Compliance Conditional Use Permits: Applications 3-CUP-17, 3-CUP-18, and 3-CUP-20
• CIP Discussion
• South Bay Haven update

The commission amended its agenda to add Item C, Parks and Rec, South Bay Haven to Section 10. It approved the August 12 Planning Commission meeting minutes and authorized the Planning Director to seek County Attorney recommendations on Conditional Use Permit 3‑CUP‑17. The commission also approved holding a South Bay Haven Park workshop at the historic courthouse on October 14, 2025.

• Amended agenda to add Item C. Parks and Rec, South Bay Haven to Section 10 (8-0-0)
• Approved August 12 Planning Commission meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved request for County Attorney recommendations on Application 3-CUP-17 (7-1-0)
• Approved holding South Bay Haven Park workshop at Historic Courthouse on Oct 14, 2025 (8-0-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Wetlands Zoning Board will approve minutes from five previous meetings. It will hold public hearings on two shoreline projects: a maintenance dredge and armor‑stone construction at Gwynns Island Estates, and a restoration of a man‑made boat basin at 1209 Bellevue Road. The board will also consider a violation complaint about a truck parked in wetlands at Rigby Road and White’s Creek Road. General public comments and other routine business will follow.

• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025; January 8, 2025; November 6, 2024; October 2, 2024; August 6, 2025
• Public hearing on Gwynns Island Estates (570 East Shore Drive) to maintain a -4’ MLW channel, construct a 120’ armor stone jetty and spurs, place 2,700 cy sand and plant wetlands‑beach vegetation
• Public hearing on Ward project (1209 Bellevue Road) to restore a 7,200 sf boat basin with a 55’ oyster shell sill, add 450 cy sand, and plant 7,200 sf wetlands vegetation
• Review of a violation complaint about a truck parked in wetlands at the corner of Rigby Road and White’s Creek Road
• General public comments and routine administrative matters

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider a range of discussion topics. Items include a possible transfer of public‑owned property to the EDA, participation in bond funding for a fire station and schools, and plans for a small industrial park. The agenda also calls for addressing a water issue, coordinating Main Street development with the EDA, and establishing Virginia Scan for statewide availability. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and planning.

• Public‑owned property transfer to the EDA
• Consider participation in bond funding for fire station and schools
• Discuss development of a small industrial park
• Resolve water issue
• Coordinate Main Street development with EDA plans

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will meet on August 21, 2025 for its regular session. The meeting includes a public‑hearing advertisement for golf‑cart use on Peach Point Rd. and Gales Neck Rd., and three resolutions: a Regional Water Supply Plan, a Funding Request, and an Evergreen Approval for THMS Gutters. Routine items such as reports, employee recognition, and citizen comment periods are also on the agenda.

• Authorization to advertise a public hearing for Peach Point Rd. & Gales Neck Rd. golf‑cart use (LUP #637-46973)
• Regional Water Supply Plan Resolution
• Funding Request Resolution
• Evergreen Approval Resolution re: THMS Gutters
• Reschedule joint meeting with Economic Development Authority to August 28, 2025

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2025-22, the Regional Water Supply Plan, as amended. The Board also approved Funding Request Resolution 2025-23 and Evergreen Approval Resolution 2025-24, each by a 5-0-0 vote. Additionally, the Board rescheduled the joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority to August 28, 2025.

• Approved Regional Water Supply Plan Resolution 2025-22 (5-0-0)
• Approved Funding Request Resolution 2025-23 (5-0-0)
• Approved Evergreen Approval Resolution 2025-24 (5-0-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0-0)
• Accepted Proclamation 2025-02 (Constitution Week) (5-0-0)
• Accepted Proclamation 2025-03 (National Dog Service Month) (5-0-0)
• Rescheduled joint meeting with Economic Development Authority to Aug 28, 2025 (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider Resolution 2025‑22 directing it to determine whether locating a public park at the county‑owned “South Bay Haven” property complies with the Mathews County Comprehensive Plan and to hold a public hearing on the matter. The meeting also includes reports from the Workforce Housing and HRSD committees, discussion of exempting the Board of Supervisors from zoning and subdivision requirements, and a review of agritourism definitions. Staff will review three conditional use permit applications to allow temporary travel trailers on rural‑zoned parcels at 1022 Church Street, 336 Hamburg Road, and 458 Tabernacle Road, and consider an ordinance change for solar farms.

• Resolution 2025‑22: public hearing and determination on South Bay Haven park location
• Conditional Use Permit 3‑CUP‑17 for 1022 Church St (temporary travel trailer)
• Conditional Use Permit 3‑CUP‑20 for 336 Hamburg Rd (temporary travel trailer)
• Conditional Use Permit 3‑CUP‑18 for 458 Tabernacle Rd (temporary travel trailer)
• Ordinance change proposal for solar farms

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Wetlands Zoning Board will hear two public requests to modify shoreline structures. One request is from Charles Ingram to install a Class II riprap revetment at 99 Stutts Creek. The second request is from Terry K. Wilson to install vinyl bulkheads and wing walls at 192 Moon Haven Lane. The board will consider these applications during the meeting.

• Public hearing: Charles Ingram, 99 Stutts Creek, VMRC #25-1070, TM #16-4-1 – request for Class II riprap revetment (60’x3’x4.5’) with 42 cu ft fill dirt
• Public hearing: Terry K. Wilson, 192 Moon Haven Lane, VMRC #25-1076, TM #22-7-2 – request for two 28’ vinyl bulkheads and two 3’ vinyl wing walls

The Mathews County Wetlands Board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve a Class II riprap revetment extension for the Stutts Creek property (99 Stutts Creek, VMRC #25-1070). The board also voted 5‑0‑0 to approve vinyl bulkheads and wing walls for the Billups Creek property (192 Moon Haven Lane, VMRC #25-1076) with the required revisions. Both motions passed without any opposition.

• Approved Class II riprap revetment extension at 99 Stutts Creek (5-0-0)
• Approved vinyl bulkheads and wing walls at 192 Moon Haven Lane (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will discuss options for the potential sale of the structure at 384 Old Ferry Road, which currently houses a restaurant, and conduct a required public hearing. The meeting also includes supplemental appropriations for the library and fire department, and several re‑appropriation requests for unspent school funds. Additional items are a resolution to authorize the county attorney to file an appeal with the Virginia Supreme Court and scheduling a joint Economic Development Authority meeting.

• Public hearing on potential sale of the restaurant building at 384 Old Ferry Road
• Supplemental appropriations: $7,850 library donation carry‑forward; $8,731 fire program funding
• Re‑appropriation of unspent school funds: $142,616.45 tutoring, $4,354.10 VTSS grant, $979,256.53 asbestos abatement
• Resolution to authorize the county attorney to file an appeal with the Virginia Supreme Court
• Joint meeting of the Economic Development Authority and the Board scheduled for Aug 27, 2025

The Board voted unanimously to give the County Administrator a 3% salary increase with matching benefit raises, retroactive to July 1 2025. It also authorized the Administrator to negotiate a contract for the Reassessment RFP and approved several school‑fund re‑appropriations. No action was taken on the proposed sale of the property at 384 Old Ferry Rd.

• Approved 3% pay increase for County Administrator, retroactive July 1 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized Administrator to negotiate and contract the Reassessment RFP (5‑0‑0)
• Approved three school‑fund re‑appropriations: $142,616.45, $4,354.10, $979,256.53 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved additional educational funds of $1,800 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Sheriff Edwards’ grant request for a School Resource Officer (5‑0‑0)
• Approved placing the CW Hudgins Landscaping resolution on the agenda (3‑2‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (5‑0‑0)
• Took no action on the proposed sale of 384 Old Ferry Rd (no vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed lease to extend the term of Tompkins Cottage, located at 43 Brickbat Road, for the Mathews County Historical Society. They will also discuss options for selling a portion of 384 Old Ferry Road, where a restaurant currently operates. Additional items include supplemental appropriations for the library and fire department, and a request for $1,800 educational funds from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Lease extension for Tompkins Cottage (43 Brickbat Road) to Historical Society
• Potential sale of part of 384 Old Ferry Road (restaurant site)
• Carry forward $7,850 in library donations
• Additional $8,731 funding for FY25 fire program
• Board of Zoning Appeals request for $1,800 educational funds

The Board approved an emergency procurement for Managed IT Services with a 4‑1 vote and authorized the County Attorney to send a termination letter to the provider with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the lease of Tompkins Cottage to the Mathews County Historical Society by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting entered a closed session (4‑0‑1), certified that session (5‑0), and then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved emergency procurement for Managed IT Services (4-1-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to send termination letter to Alliance for Managed IT Services (5-0-0)
• Approved lease for Tompkins Cottage to Mathews County Historical Society (5-0-0)
• Entered closed session (4-0-1)
• Certified the closed meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposal from the Board of Supervisors to exempt Mathews County from zoning and subdivision requirements. The body will also review three requests for temporary travel trailer use and discuss agritourism and workforce housing.

• Proposed ordinance to exempt Mathews County from zoning and subdivision requirements
• Application 3-CUP-17: Temporary travel trailer at 1022 Church Street
• Application 3-CUP-18: Temporary travel trailer at 458 Tabernacle Road
• Application 3-CUP-20: Temporary travel trailer at 336 Hamburg Road
• Vote for public hearing regarding South Bay Haven

The Planning Commission added the June 20 joint‑meeting minutes and a supervisor email to the agenda and approved them. It voted 8‑0 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors not require zoning permits for special events. It approved a public hearing on the South Bay Haven Park for the August meeting with a 7‑1 vote. It also approved an 8‑0 motion to seek outside legal counsel for 60 days regarding a request to exempt the Board from zoning and subdivision codes.

• Added June 20 joint meeting minutes and supervisor email to agenda (8-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended Board not require zoning permits for special events (8-0)
• Approved public hearing on South Bay Haven Park (7-1)
• Approved 60‑day outside counsel to address zoning exemption request (8-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three shoreline improvement proposals. Dan & Leslie Jordanger seek to install living shoreline and bioengineered structures along the East River. Martha W. Aschman proposes a rip‑rap revetment and Spartina planting along Stutts Creek. Phillip & Ellen Marie Hess request a Class A1 stone revetment on Blackwater Creek.

• Jordanger request: 556 lf living shoreline, 573 lf bioengineered structure, brush sill, sand fill, slope sill, 27 cubic yards fill on East River
• Aschman request: 623 lf rip‑rap revetment, 35 lf rip‑rap spur, 115 lf shell bag sill with sand fill for Spartina planting on Stutts Creek
• Hess request: 200 lf Class A1 stone revetment over filter cloth, 10 ft wide × 5 ft tall on Blackwater Creek

The Mathews County Wetlands Board unanimously approved three shoreline improvement applications: the Jordanger living‑shoreline project (VMRC #25-0871, TM #34-A-146), the Aschman revetment project (VMRC #25-0960, TM #16-3-4), and the Hess stone revetment project (VMRC #25-1148, TM #24-15-D). Each motion passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The board also decided not to take enforcement action on a reported violation at 2354 Hallieford Road, pending administrative resolution and cessation of the activity.

• Approved Jordanger living‑shoreline application (5-0-0)
• Approved Aschman revetment application (5-0-0)
• Approved Hess stone revetment application (5-0-0)
• No enforcement action taken on Hallieford Road violation; matter addressed administratively

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special exception and variances for a property at 21 Pine Rd. The board will also discuss funding for member certification classes at VCU.

• Application #202500352: Request to reduce RPA buffer from 100 to 56 feet for a 20' x 20' detached garage at 21 Pine Rd
• Application #202500352: Request to reduce right-of-way setback from 50 to 46 feet at 21 Pine Rd
• Application #202500352: Request to reduce corner lot side yard setback from 40 to 26 feet at 21 Pine Rd
• Discussion on budget funds for Board Members to attend VCU Certification Program for Zoning classes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a text amendment that would exclude ground‑mounted solar farms from the definition of utility use. They will consider a lease extension request from the Mathews County Historical Society. The meeting includes a resolution and proposed ordinance for the Planning Commission and a FY26 budget appropriation resolution. Closed‑session items include legal consultations on contractual issues for 384 Old Ferry Road and contracts with Alliance.

• Public hearing on Text Amendment to exclude ground‑mounted solar farms from utility use definition
• Mathews County Historical Society lease extension request
• Resolution and Proposed Ordinance for the Planning Commission
• FY26 Budget Appropriation Resolution
• Closed‑session legal consultations on contracts for 384 Old Ferry Road and with Alliance

The Board adopted the FY26 budget appropriation resolution with a 4-1-0 vote. It also adopted OPTION B for the South Bay Haven project and approved a public hearing on the Historical Society lease extension. A proposed ordinance was initially denied (2-3-0) but later approved after reconsideration (3-2-0). The Board authorized advertising a public hearing to consider selling the property at 384 Old Ferry Rd., and appointed members to the Library and Social Services boards.

• Approved FY26 Budget Appropriation Resolution 25-19 (4-1-0)
• Adopted OPTION B for South Bay Haven (5-0-0)
• Approved public hearing for Historical Society lease extension (5-0-0)
• Denied proposed ordinance (2-3-0)
• Approved the same ordinance after reconsideration (3-2-0)
• Authorized advertisement for public hearing on sale of 384 Old Ferry Rd. (3-2-0)
• Appointed Joanna Ball to Library Board of Trustees (5-0-0)
• Appointed Kevin Hogge to Department of Social Services Board (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct business. The agenda includes potential closed sessions to discuss an appointee's performance and a legal matter regarding contract and employment law.

• Closed meeting regarding performance of a specific appointee
• Closed meeting with legal counsel regarding contract and employment law

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the performance of a specific appointee and consult with legal counsel regarding an employment agreement. The Board may take action to approve a contract for additional legal services following the closed session.

• Discussion of a specific appointee's performance
• Consultation on employment law and a specific employment agreement
• Potential approval of a contract for additional legal services

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Application #202500352, a variance request by Gary and Sherry Fuqua to construct a detached garage in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District on Tax Map Parcel 11A2-6-70 (21 Pine Rd), which is zoned Residential‑1. The board will also consider appointing a nominating committee and address routine items such as a pro‑tem chairperson nomination and procedural matters.

• Variance request (Application #202500352) for a detached garage at 21 Pine Rd in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District
• Nomination and confirmation of a pro‑tem chairperson for the Board
• Appointment of a nominating committee (new business)
• Public hearings and review of procedures
• Standard procedural items (invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, quorum establishment)

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #202401231, a request for a conditional use permit to create a grass strip runway classified as an aviation facility. The Planning Commission will issue a recommendation, and the Board of Supervisors will vote on the application during the meeting.

• Public hearing on Application #202401231 for a conditional use permit (grass strip runway) at State Route 14 and Fickle Fen Road
• Planning Commission recommendation on Application #202401231
• Board of Supervisors vote on Application #202401231

The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors each approved the joint meeting agenda (7-0-0 and 5-0-0 respectively). During the public hearing, the commission considered Application #202401231 for a conditional use permit to build a grass‑strip airfield at State Route 14 and Fickle Fen Road. The commission voted 3‑4‑1 to deny the application as amended. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved joint meeting agenda – Planning Commission vote 7-0-0
• Approved joint meeting agenda – Board of Supervisors vote 5-0-0
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for airstrip at SR 14/Fickle Fen Rd (vote 3-4-1)
• Adjourned meeting – Planning Commission vote 7-0-0

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the secondary six‑year plan for fiscal years 2026‑2031 and the FY 2025‑2026 construction budget. A proposal to transfer 498 Church St. to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department will also be considered. Unfinished business includes Resolution 25‑16 on an interim finance support agreement. Additional reports and updates on planning, construction estimates, and board vacancies will be presented.

• Public hearing on Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY 2026‑2031 and FY 2025‑2026 construction budget
• Proposal to gift 498 Church St., Mathews, VA 23109 to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution 25‑16 re: Interim Finance Support Agreement (unfinished business)
• Construction estimate for remote drainfield
• Call for applicants to fill upcoming board and commission vacancies

The Board approved Resolution 25-17 establishing the secondary six‑year plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. It also approved gifting 498 Church St. to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department (Resolution 25-18) and adopted the Interim Finance Support Agreement (Resolution 25-16). A request to schedule a Regional E911 Center presentation was denied, and several appointments and a planning‑commission amendment were approved.

• Approved Resolution 25-17 (Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2026‑2031) – 5-0-0
• Approved Resolution 25-18 (gift of 498 Church St. to Mathews Volunteer Fire Department) – 5-0-0
• Approved Resolution 25-16 (Interim Finance Support Agreement) – 5-0-0
• Formed Planning Commission Sub‑Committee with Dave Jones and Janice Phillips as liaisons – 5-0-0
• Denied scheduling a presentation for a Regional E911 Center – 2-3-0
• Appointed Karen Doremus to Library Board of Trustees (term until May 31, 2029) – 5-0-0
• Appointed Stan Grice to Board of Zoning Appeals and Dee Russell to Economic Development Authority – 5-0-0
• Referred text amendment to Planning Commission to exempt county from zoning subdivision requirements – 5-0-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss scheduling a public hearing to add agritourism to the county code. The body will also receive an update on a small house study and review plans for a new Special Events Permit.

• Proposed public hearing to add Agritourism to Mathews County Code and Ordinances
• Committee update on small house study
• Development of a Special Events Permit for County owned property

The Mathews County Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes. They also approved a recommendation to publish the next meeting agenda at least seven days in advance. The commission postponed adding agritourism to the county code and delayed developing a special events permit until further input is obtained.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved April 8 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to publish next agenda 7 days ahead (7-0-0)
• Deferred agritourism code addition pending County Attorney input
• Deferred special events permit development pending Board of Supervisors insight
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing regarding a shoreline project on the Piankatank River. The board will also consider a permit extension request for Gwynn's Island Estates.

• Public hearing for Alexander Stuart (80 Piankatank Way) to install a 105’x5’x8’ rip-rap revetment
• Permit extension request for VMRC 23-1897 (Gwynn's Island Estates)

The Wetlands Zoning Board approved the rip‑rap revetment request for 80 Piankatank Way. It also granted a two‑year extension for Permit 23‑1897 at Gwynn's Island Estates. Finally, the board adopted a policy allowing any member except the chairman to serve as an enforcement officer.

• Approved rip‑rap revetment (VMRC #25‑0653, TM #1A‑1‑18) – unanimous yes votes
• Approved two‑year extension for Permit 23‑1897 – unanimous yes votes
• Approved policy to let any board member (except chairman) act as enforcement officer – unanimous yes votes

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of the fiscal year 2026 tax rate. The board will also consider and adopt the FY26 proposed budget (Draft #5). The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and a possible closed session. An announcement notes that Brickbat Rd. and Court St. will be closed for May Faire preparations.

• Public hearing on proposed adoption of FY26 tax rate
• Adoption of FY26 proposed budget (Draft #5)
• Announcement of Brickbat Rd. and Court St. closures for May Faire preparations
• Opportunity for citizen comments (3‑minute limit, no comments on hearing items)
• Potential closed meeting to consider designated matters

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a special emergency meeting to discuss the FY26 joint budget. The agenda includes a joint budget discussion, a brief citizen comment period, and routine items such as a call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Special called emergency joint FY26 budget work session
• FY26 joint budget discussion between Board of Supervisors and School Board
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several items, including a conditional use permit for a grass‑field runway, a tax‑rate ordinance, the FY2025‑2026 budget, and amendments to allow golf carts and update sewage and fee schedules. They will also consider granting Verizon an irrevocable license to co‑locate wireless facilities at the Bohannon Fire Station with an annual payment of $28,800. Additional agenda items include a rezoning request for 10541 Buckley Hall Road and various reports and consent agenda items.

• Conditional use permit application #202401231 for a grass‑field runway (airstrip)
• Ordinance 25‑03 to set tax rates
• Proposed FY2025‑2026 budget
• Verizon license to co‑locate at Bohannon Fire Station, $28,800 annually
• Rezoning application #202401245 to change 10541 Buckley Hall Rd from VMU to B‑2

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review the FY26 Draft #4 Proposed Budget during the work session. It will also announce that the April 17, 2025 meeting will be held at Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church Street. The session includes a brief period for citizen comments.

• Discussion of FY26 Draft #4 Proposed Budget
• Announcement: April 17 meeting moved to Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Text Amendment #202500046, which would modify the definition of Major Utility Use in §175‑2.2 to exclude ground‑mounted solar farms and solar arrays. The commission will also review its public hearing procedures and address routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and the agenda.

• Zoning Text Amendment #202500046 – modify §175‑2.2 to exclude ground‑mounted solar farms/arrays
• Public hearing procedure review
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of agenda

The commission approved a zoning text amendment (#202500046) that excludes ground‑mounted solar farms from the definition of Major Utility Use, with a 6‑2‑0 vote. The agenda was amended to add a discussion of tiny homes, passing 8‑0‑0. The March 11, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, 8‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned, 8‑0‑0.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #202500046 to exclude ground‑mounted solar farms (6-2-0)
• Added tiny homes discussion to New Business agenda (8-0-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned the April 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special worksession to discuss the FY26 budget and review capital funding scenarios. The meeting includes presentations on sustainability and requests for fund transfers.

• Davenport & Company LLC presentation on Capital Funding Scenarios
• Schneider Electric presentation on Sustainability Business
• FY26 Budget discussion
• May Faire 2025 VDOT Activity Permit and Resolution of Support
• Proposed fund transfers from Administration to Capital Improvements Fund

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for the third FY26 budget worksession. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

• FY26 budget discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Historic Courthouse.

• Joint Budget Work Session for FY26
• Meeting location: Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street
• Scheduled time: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on a class and compensation study from Management Advisory Group Inc. The meeting includes scheduling public hearings for fee schedules, business licenses, and land use permits.

• Presentation by Steve Foster of Management Advisory Group Inc. regarding Class and Compensation Study
• Scheduling public hearings for Fee Schedule and Business License
• Scheduling public hearing for Sail Cove POA regarding Golf Cart Community
• Scheduling public hearing for Permanent Pump & Haul Permit
• Scheduling public hearing for Conditional Use Permit application #202401231 (Mark & Elaine Sopko and Joseph M. Perdue)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a budget amendment to increase the FY2024‑25 budget by $863,321, funded from a $5 million interim financing agreement with Davenport. The added funds would cover the purchase of a fire‑station site at 498 Church Street for $575,000, additional radio‑equipment costing $211,146, and $77,175 in matching funds for a VDOT high‑school sidewalk design project. The meeting also includes a closed‑session item to discuss acquiring real property for a new fire station and the disposition of public property at 384 Old Ferry Road under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(3). The total proposed FY2024‑25 budget would rise to $40,839,157 from $39,975,836.

• Budget amendment adding $863,321 to FY2024‑25 budget
• Purchase of fire‑station property at 498 Church Street for $575,000
• Radio project equipment purchase of $211,146
• VDOT high‑school sidewalk design matching funds of $77,175
• Closed‑session discussion of new fire‑station acquisition and disposition of 384 Old Ferry Road

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting is scheduled at the Historic Courthouse on March 12, 2025.

• Work Session #2 regarding FY26 Budget
• Discussion of Draft Budget for FY26
• Meeting location: Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a grass field runway at State Route 14 and Fickle Fen Road and a rezoning request to change a property on Buckley Hall Road from Village Mixed Use to Business 2.

• Conditional Use Permit for grass field runway at State Route 14 and Fickle Fen Road
• Rezoning of 10541 Buckley Hall Rd from Village Mixed Use to Business 2
• Review of 2025 Public Comment Guidelines
• Discussion of By-Laws 2025 UPDATED EDITS
• Discussion of By-Laws 2025 EDITS

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four separate shoreline restoration requests. Each applicant seeks permission to install structures such as groins, bulkheads, bioengineered sills, walkways, or a living‑reef habitat along county waterways. The board will consider these proposals along with routine agenda items.

• Wesley Taylor – request to install a 100‑foot low‑profile vinyl groin with a 30‑foot rock‑T using Class II riprap over filter cloth on the Chesapeake Bay shoreline (VMRC #24-2512, TM #12A-2-A).
• Mike Kelly – request to install two parallel rows of concrete bioengineered sill structures, 34 ft and 29 ft long, with sand backfill and native vegetation on the Milford Haven shoreline (VMRC #24-2780, TM #11A6aa-9).
• Sylvia Stark – request to build a 5 × 80 ft walkway, associated decks and steps, four lift piles, a 60 × 4 ft timber groin, demolish an existing boat ramp, and construct a 95 × 6 ft bulkhead on the Piankatank River shoreline (VMRC #25-0057, TM #10F-A-1).
• Joan W. Close – request to install 173.5 linear ft of Quick Reef living shoreline, backfilled with sand and planted with wetland vegetation on Horn Harbor shoreline (VMRC #25-0217, TM #39335-5).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to receive budget presentations from county departments. No specific votes or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• County departments budget presentations

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including a resolution on the Hudgins cell tower easement and the appointment of David Biederman as the new Building Official. Other agenda items include amending a resolution about the Acting Building Official, dissolving the Tour De Chesapeake Fund, and a supplemental appropriation of $452.94 for MCSO restitution. A special presentation on a class and compensation study will also be given.

• Resolution 25-09 re: Hudgins Cell Tower Easement (discussion)
• Appointment of New Building Official, David Biederman
• Amend Resolution 25-06 re: Acting Building Official
• Dissolve Tour De Chesapeake Fund and transfer funds
• Supplemental Appropriations: MCSO $452.94 restitution

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold an emergency meeting. A closed session is scheduled to discuss hiring an interim building official and to consider a contract for a temporary building official. The closed session is invoked under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1) and §2.2-3711(A)(29). The remainder of the agenda follows standard procedural items.

• Closed discussion of hiring an Interim Building Official (Code §2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Closed discussion of a contract for a Temporary Building Official (Code §2.2-3711(A)(29))
• Invocation of a closed meeting under the Code of Virginia

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will meet on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a review of the Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CIP) and a period for citizen comment. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance actions are listed.

• CIP review
• Citizen comment period

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session featuring presentations from outside agencies. The body will also consider approving a joint work session with Mathews County Public Schools scheduled for February 4, 2025.

• Outside agency presentations
• Proposed joint work session with MCPS on February 4, 2025, at Thomas Hunter Middle School

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the resignation or retirement of a specific employee and the performance of three other employees. The Board will also discuss acquiring real property for a public purpose, specifically land for an off‑site septic system, which is closed to protect bargaining positions. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of resignation/retirement of a specific employee (closed session)
• Discussion of performance of three specific employees (closed session)
• Discussion of acquisition of real property for an off‑site septic system (closed session)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a wireless facility license and a zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting includes presentations on the FY24 final audit and financial review. Two solar farm conditional use permit applications have been withdrawn.

• Proposed 25-year license for Verizon at 94 Cricket Hill Road for $28,800 annually
• Application #3-ZA-24: Text amendment to add Residential-2 District (R-2) to telecommunications facility structures
• Supplemental appropriations including $38,465.52 E911 NG Grant and $12,000 anonymous donation for Port Fun
• Resolution 25-03 for Amendment #1 to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Agreement
• Public hearing advertisement for Permanent Pump and Haul Permit for February 20, 2025

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and review a conditional use permit application for a grass field runway at the corner of State Route 14 and Fickle Fen Road.

• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #202401231 (Aviation Facility)
• Review of FY26-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) request
• Discussion of Bylaw Update Draft
• Review of 2024 Planning Public Comment Guidelines

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chair. The body will also address organizational matters including the adoption of bylaws and a code of ethics.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of Code of Ethics and Bylaws
• Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk to the Board
• 2025 Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Resolution of Appreciation for Janice Hudgins Phillips

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to interview candidates for the Building Official position, as allowed by Virginia law. The open session will consider a possible notice of violation concerning county‑owned property at 384 Old Ferry Rd. No other actions are listed.

• Closed meeting to interview prospective Building Official candidates (per Code of Virginia §2.2-3711)
• Possible notice of violation for county‑owned property at 384 Old Ferry Rd.

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing to review requests for riprap revetments and pier replacements along the East River and Chesapeake Bay shorelines.

• Public hearing for 100 lf riprap revetment at 470 Osprey Road
• Public hearing for 42'x12' timber bridge replacement at 581 Seaford Lane
• Public hearing for 18 lf riprap revetment at 16 & 26 Island Dr.
• Public hearing for 48 lf riprap revetment and walkway at 38 & 40 Island Dr.
• Public hearing for 6'x206' public access pier at Old Lighthouse Road