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Discussions in the closed session may include a performance evaluation and legal matters regarding county property and litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3313,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board of Supervisors considers Comp Board salary increase and real estate matters", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will discuss a 3.5% salary increase for the Comp Board and review surplus funds from the Department of Social Services and Public Schools. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of property at 384 Old Ferry Road and litigation involving Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3318,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on short-term rental regulations", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No 26-07 to amend special regulations for short-term rentals. The body will also review a rezone application for Callis and discuss updates to its by-laws.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3307,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3287,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Wetlands Zoning Board", "headline": "Wetlands Board to review Mill Creek dredging request", "summary": "The Mathews County Wetlands Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a dredging project. The board will consider a request from James Adams to remove sediment from the Mill Creek channel and side channels.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3276,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "County to amend tax code requiring hotels to collect transient occupancy tax", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including Ordinance 26-10 authorizing bonuses for county employees and Ordinance 26-11 amending the tax levy to require hotels, motels, bed‑and‑breakfasts, and short‑term vacation rentals to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes. A VDOT design hearing will be held for the Main Street Enhancements Phase II project. The meeting also includes discussion of FY26 Budget Amendment #2, a conditional use permit application for Robert Blake, and a request for a county‑managed bank account for the Mathews Farmers Market.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3272,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider closed meeting for performance evaluation", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will convene to potentially hold a closed session to discuss the annual performance evaluation of the County Administrator, followed by a return to open business.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3260,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearings on short-term rental and zoning rules", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss amendments to short-term rental regulations and civil zoning enforcement procedures. The body will also review its Code of Ethics and receive reports from committees on agritourism, workforce housing, and HRSD.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3253,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3323,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Wetlands Zoning Board", "headline": "Wetlands Board to hold public hearings on four shoreline projects", "summary": "The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings to review four requests for shoreline modifications. These include proposals for revetments, sills, breakwaters, and a bulkhead.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3240,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3284,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission", "headline": "Board votes on Conditional Use Permit for a 199‑foot telecom tower", "summary": "The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application (#202600198) submitted by The Towers, LLC, Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) and property owners James & Esther McFarland. After the hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation, and the Board will vote on the application. The decision concerns construction and operation of a 199‑foot telecommunications facility.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3243,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to consider rezoning, CUPs, and Main Street program", "summary": "The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to discuss public hearings on travel trailer and retail store permits, review supplemental appropriations, and consider reinstating the county's participation in the Virginia Main Street Program.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3224,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews application for 199-foot cell tower on Gwynn’s Island", "summary": "The Planning Commission is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit application for a telecommunications facility on Cherry Point Rd. The body is also requesting that the Board of Supervisors evaluate several ordinance matters, including short-term rentals and agritourism.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3198,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3295,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board of Supervisors to hold special meeting regarding legal matters and real property", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special session primarily to enter a closed meeting. Discussions will focus on litigation and legal advice concerning Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC and the disposition of public property at 384 Old Ferry Road.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3195,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Wetlands Zoning Board", "headline": "Wetlands Board to hold four public hearings on shoreline construction", "summary": "The Mathews County Wetlands Board will meet to review four requests for shoreline stabilization and construction. These proposals include the installation of revetments, sills, and sand nourishment along the Piankatank River, Mobjack Bay, and Stutts Creek.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3190,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3266,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Adoption of FY27 budget and new tax rate ordinances", "summary": "The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will consider two tax rate ordinances—one for real estate, personal property, and machinery & tools, and another for meals. They will also adopt the proposed FY27 county budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a brief citizen comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3185,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review FY27 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3187,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3322,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to discuss FY27 budget priorities and goals", "summary": "The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to discuss priorities and goals for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of publicly held real property at 384 Old Ferry Road and land for septic, as well as legal matters including litigation with Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3177,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board to vote on tax rates and meals tax increase for FY27", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, real estate tax rates, and a change to the meals tax rate. The meeting also includes a public hearing on short-term vacation rentals and a grant request for the Sheriff's Office.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3163,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Board of Supervisors", "headline": "Board of Supervisors to hold special meeting with closed sessions", "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special session. The agenda includes potential closed meetings to discuss real estate transactions and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3155,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals", "headline": "Board will consider revising its by‑laws at the April 15 meeting", "summary": "The Mathews County Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the March 18th meeting minutes, receive a report from the committee nominating a chair, vice‑chair and secretary for 2026‑2027, and discuss a proposed revision to the board’s by‑laws. No other items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3142,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Decision on Conditional Use Permit for retail store on Parcel 44-A-41", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #202600230, a Conditional Use Permit request by Cynthia Montague and Cynthia Montague Properties LLC to allow a retail store on Tax Map Parcel 44‑A‑41, currently zoned Rural (RU). The commission will also discuss revisions to Ordinance §175‑20.8 enforcement procedures and review the Capital Improvement Program summary and an EDA presentation. Committee reports on short‑term vacation rentals, agritourism, workforce housing/accessory dwelling units, and HRSD will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3170,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://mathewscova.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3297,plainText=false)", "source": "https://mathewscova.civicclerk.com/" } ] }