Westmoreland County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will consider local tax due dates. They will review the board's rules of procedure. The meeting includes discussion of the Old Washington and Lee High School building. A memorandum of understanding between the county and the school will also be considered.

• Local Tax Due Dates
• Board Rules of Procedure
• Old Washington and Lee High School Building
• Memorandum of Understanding between County and School

Wetlands Board

The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board will meet to consider five separate applications for shoreline protection and construction. The board will decide on requests for revetments, groins, and bulkhead replacements at various properties.

• Case #1496: Armor stone revetment and spurs at 166 Piccola Drive, Hague
• Case #1501: 60-foot rip-rap groin, 40-foot T-groin, and 80 feet of rip-rap revetment at 100 & 110 Haulover Circle, Montross
• Case #1502: 107-foot rip-rap revetment at 760 South Glebe Road, Montross
• Case #1503: Replacement of 70 feet of bulkhead at 815 Riverview Lane, Kinsale
• Case #1504: 77-foot rip-rap revetment at 53 Eagle Court, Montross

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the school system, approve minutes and accounts payable, and recognize two retirements. The meeting also includes updates from Colonial Beach and Montross.

• Consideration of MOA between County and School
• Approval of Minutes for November 12 and 24, 2025
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll for November 2025
• Retirement Resolution for Carter White, VDOT
• Retirement Resolution for Karen Foxwell

The Board unanimously amended the agenda to add item 5D for calendar changes on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. It also unanimously approved retirement resolutions honoring Carter White (VDOT) and Karen Foxwell (Finance Department). The minutes from the Nov. 12 and Nov. 24, 2025 meetings were approved. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the November 2025 accounts payable as presented.

• Amended agenda to add item 5D for Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 calendar changes (unanimous)
• Approved Carter White retirement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Karen Foxwell retirement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 12 and Nov. 24, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 accounts payable (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the Westmoreland County School Board and the Industrial Development Authority. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030, which estimates $18 million in financing. The board will also consider a resolution supporting legislation to prohibit hunting in Monroe Bay.

• Public hearing and discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030 (estimated $18 million financing)
• Resolution approving a financing plan of capital projects by the Board of Supervisors
• Resolution approving a financing plan of capital projects by the School Board
• Resolution approving a financing plan of capital projects by the Industrial Development Authority
• Resolution supporting introduction of legislation to prohibit hunting in Monroe Bay

The Board of Supervisors approved the County’s Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030, estimated at $18 million, with a 4‑1 vote (Mr. Thompson voting nay). Earlier, the agenda was amended to remove Action item 3Av – the memorandum of understanding between the County and the School Board, which passed unanimously. The Industrial Development Authority and School Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions, but none were raised.

• Amended agenda to remove Action item 3Av – County/School Board MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan FY2026‑2030, $18 million (4‑1 vote, Kyle Schick motion, Jimmy Coates second)
• Recorded that IDA members had no questions (no action required)
• Recorded that School Board members had no questions (no action required)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss proposed amendments to consolidate the county's Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Ordinances. The meeting includes presentations on speed limit reductions and golf cart community status for Glebe Harbor-Cabin Point Association, as well as new emergency services programs.

• Proposed amendments to County Code Chapters 54 and 55 regarding erosion and stormwater management
• Petition from Glebe Harbor-Cabin Point Association to reduce speed limits and become a golf cart community
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll register for October 2025
• Request for funds for the Stratford Hall Event on June 7, 2026
• Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad MOUs

The Board amended the agenda to add and remove items, with a unanimous vote. It approved the minutes from the October 8 and 15, 2025 meetings. The October 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll Register was approved. Finally, a $2,100 DSS appropriation for family partnership meetings was approved unanimously.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously
• October 8 and 15, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Accounts Payable and Payroll Register for October 2025 approved unanimously
• DSS appropriation of $2,100 approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a Commission Permit and Special Exception application for a 4.99 MW solar facility covering about 46 acres. The project is proposed at the intersection of Oldhams Road and Threeway Road in the Cople Magisterial District. The commission will also hear public comments and discuss land‑use staff updates.

• Special Exception request for a 4.99 MW solar facility (~46 acres) at Oldhams Rd & Threeway Rd
• Three‑year initial approval sought for the Special Exception
• Public hearing on the solar project application

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will handle routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the August 2025 minutes. The main agenda item is Case #2509‑V‑03, a request from Richard McMurray and Cammie & Cheryl Mangrum, represented by Bayshore Design LLC, to approve a replacement home located at 608 Narrows Beach Road within the required street setback. The meeting will also consider any other matters before adjourning.

• Case #2509‑V‑03 – request to approve a replacement home at 608 Narrows Beach Road (within street setback)
• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Other Matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a request for a commission permit and a three‑year special exception for a 4.99 MW solar facility covering about 46 acres. The project is located on Tax Map #60‑29 at the intersection of Oldhams Road and Threeway Road in Oldhams, Cople Magisterial District. The commission will also discuss the county’s solar policy and a memo concerning a possible code amendment for event venues. A public hearing on the solar facility is scheduled for the November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Commission Permit and Special Exception request for 4.99 MW solar facility (~46 acres) at Oldhams Rd & Threeway Rd, Tax Map #60‑29
• Public hearing on the solar facility scheduled for November 3, 2025
• Discussion of county Solar Policy
• Discussion of memo on possible code amendment for event venues

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will consider three permit requests: armor stone breakwaters at 3324 Skipjack Road, a riprap revetment at 153 Waterside Lane, and a bulkhead replacement at 272 Sea Horse Drive. Each request seeks board approval for the specified construction in the listed magisterial districts. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and other matters.

• Case #1498 – approval for armor stone breakwaters at 3324 Skipjack Road, Kinsale (TM# 50-1B, VMRC# 24-1979)
• Case #1499 – approval for riprap revetment at 153 Waterside Lane, Montross (TM# 45B-1-4, VMRC# 25-1787)
• Case #1500 – approval for bulkhead replacement at 272 Sea Horse Drive, Colonial Beach (TM# 10C-18-1-5, VMRC# 1983-1171)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on leasing the Colonial Beach EMS station located on Dennison Street. It will also consider a transition to a non‑filing system for tangible personal property reporting and hold a public hearing on adding the newly adopted Solar Energy Policy to the Comprehensive Plan. Routine items include approvals of September accounts payable, payroll, reserve fund appropriations, and reimbursement of bond proceeds for sheriff’s vehicles.

• Lease of EMS station on Dennison Street to Colonial Beach
• Transition to non‑filing system for tangible personal property reporting
• Public hearing on amendment to Comprehensive Plan to include Solar Energy Policy
• Approval of September 2025 accounts payable
• Resolution to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds for sheriff’s vehicles

The Board unanimously approved several routine financial items, including the September 2025 accounts payable and payroll register, the September meeting minutes, a $69,328.29 DSS transfer appropriation, and funds to be placed in reserve accounts for FY25‑26. An amendment to add a closed‑session agenda item was also adopted unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add item 9 – closed session (unanimous)
• Approved September 8 & 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 Accounts Payable (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 Payroll Register (unanimous)
• Approved $69,328.29 DSS transfer appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved reserve accounts appropriation for FY25‑26 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from David Rose of Davenport & Company. The discussion focuses on a comprehensive financial review and capital planning analysis.

• Presentation by David Rose of Davenport & Company regarding Comprehensive Financial Review & Capital Planning Analysis

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda to add item 4—a closed‑session discussion of a personnel matter. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Amended agenda to add item 4—Closed Session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for construction within a protected area and discuss a potential code amendment. The body will also review minutes from the September 2025 meeting.

• CASE# 2510-CBAE-11: Request for house additions and construction within the 100’ Resource Protection Area at 1014 Salisbury Park Road
• Discussion of a memo regarding a possible code amendment related to event venues

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will discuss a strategic plan and economic development updates, consider a proclamation honoring The Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue, and vote on appointing two supervisors to the Regional Summit Council. A closed‑session will address legal counsel matters for the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

• Proclamation – Acknowledging The Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue (amended)
• Appointment of 2 Supervisors to the Regional Summit Council
• Closed Session: legal counsel consultation for Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
• Strategic Plan discussion presented by County Administrator Jim Taylor
• Economic Development presentation by Director Dale Hendon

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve the August 2025 minutes and consider a request to build a replacement home within the street setback at 608 Narrows Beach Road.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Case #2509-V-03: Replacement home setback variance at 608 Narrows Beach Road

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will consider two project applications. Case #1496, requesting approval for an armor stone revetment and spurs at 166 Piccola Drive, Hague, has been deferred at the applicant’s request and tentatively rescheduled for November 17, 2025. Case #1497 seeks approval to construct four low‑profile timber groins with beach nourishment at 213 Fairfax Drive, Colonial Beach. The board will also approve the August 2025 meeting minutes and address routine agenda items.

• Case #1496: armor stone revetment and spurs at 166 Piccola Drive, Hague (deferred, rescheduled for Nov 17, 2025)
• Case #1497: four low‑profile timber groins with beach nourishment at 213 Fairfax Drive, Colonial Beach
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Other Matters

The Board unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Case #1497, permitting construction of four low‑profile timber groins at 213 Fairfax Drive for three years with no in‑lieu fees. The board noted a required 10‑day appeal period before construction can begin and rescheduled Case #1496 to the November 17 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Case #1497 construction of four timber groins for three years (unanimous, no in‑lieu fees)
• Stated 10‑day appeal waiting period before construction can start
• Rescheduled Case #1496 to November 17 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve accounts payable and payroll, hear updates from town managers and schools, and consider modifying the county dog tag fee ordinance.

• Consideration of Modification of County Dog Tag and Fees Ordinance §3.2-6524
• Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health Biennial Contract Renewal
• Town of Colonial Beach Update
• Town of Montross Update
• Westmoreland County Public Schools Update

Planning Commission

The Westmoreland County Planning Commission will meet to approve or deny several residential construction permits located within Resource Protection Areas. The body will also discuss adding a new solar policy to the Comprehensive Plan.

• CASE# 2509-CBAE-07: Deck expansion at 454 Ships Row Montross
• CASE# 2509-CBAE-08: New home at 608 Narrows Beach Road Hague
• CASE# 2509-CBAE-09: New home off Fairway Lane Montross
• CASE# 2509-CBAE-10: New home on Shore Drive Colonial Beach
• CASE # 2509-CA-02: Proposed amendment to Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August meeting. It approved Cases 2509‑CBAE‑07, 2509‑CBAE‑08, and 2509‑CBAE‑09 with the staff‑recommended conditions, each with all three members voting in favor. The Commission also voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the addition of the County’s Solar Energy Policy to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Case #2509‑CBAE‑07 with staff conditions (all members in favor)
• Approved Case #2509‑CBAE‑08 with staff conditions (all members in favor)
• Approved Case #2509‑CBAE‑09 with staff conditions (all members in favor)
• Recommended approval of Case #2509‑CA‑02 (Solar Energy Policy amendment) to the Board of Supervisors (all members in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request and approve minutes from June 2025. The primary action involves a request to place a detached garage within a street setback.

• CASE# 2508-V-02: Variance request for a detached garage at 508 Mt. Holly Road (Anthony Johnson)

The Board unanimously approved the June 2025 minutes. It then approved CASE# 2508‑V‑02, granting a variance for a detached garage at 508 Mt. Holly Road with eight staff‑recommended conditions. The Board also unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Margaret “Peggy” Campbell’s service. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CASE# 2508‑V‑02 variance for 508 Mt. Holly Road (unanimous) with eight conditions
• Adopted Resolution recognizing Margaret “Peggy” Campbell (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss an amendment adding the newly adopted Solar Policy to the County Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review four requests for construction approvals within Resource Protection Areas.

• Proposed amendment to add the Solar Policy to the Westmoreland County Comprehensive Plan
• Deck expansion request at 454 Ships Row, Montross (CASE# 2509-CBAE-07)
• Replacement home request at 608 Narrows Beach Road, Hague (CASE# 2509-CBAE-08)
• New home request off Fairway Lane, Montross (CASE# 2509-CBAE-09)
• New home request on Shore Drive, Colonial Beach (CASE# 2509-CBAE-10)

Wetlands Board

The Westmoreland County Wetlands Board will review two applications requesting approval to construct armor stone revetments, breakwaters, beach nourishment, and plantings. The first request (Case #1494) concerns a project on Monument Drive at the SHPOA community beach. The second request (Case #1495) concerns projects at 118 and 124 Summer Drive. No other matters are listed beyond standard procedural items.

• Case #1494 – request to build armor stone revetment, breakwater, beach nourishment and plantings at Monument Drive, SHPOA community beach (TM# 23C-C, VMRC# 25-1592)
• Case #1495 – request to build armor stone revetment, breakwater, beach nourishment and plantings at 118 & 124 Summer Drive (TM# 23C-168&169, VMRC# 25-1368)

The board approved Case #1494 for an armor stone revetment and breakwater at the SHPOA beach, and Case #1495 for a similar project at 118 & 124 Summer Drive. Both approvals were for three years and passed by unanimous vote. The July 2025 meeting minutes were also approved, with four votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved Case #1494 armor stone revetment and breakwater project (unanimous)
• Approved Case #1495 armor stone revetment and breakwater project (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (4 votes in favor, 1 abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider modifications to the County Dog Tag and Fees Ordinance. The meeting includes updates from VDOT and the towns of Colonial Beach and Montross, as well as a resolution for personal property tax relief.

• Public hearing and consideration of Modification of County Dog Tag and Fees Ordinance §3.2-6524
• Personal Property Tax Relief Resolution 2025 (PPTR)
• Appointment of Board of Zoning Appeals Member for District 5
• Retirement resolutions for Anthony Darby and K9 “Stitch”
• Approval of July 2025 accounts payable and payroll register

The Board unanimously amended the agenda to add item 7E and defer resolutions 3C and 3D. The minutes from the July 14 and July 22, 2025 meetings were approved without dissent. The July 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll Register was approved with all four present supervisors voting aye.

• Amended agenda to add item 7E and defer resolutions 3C & 3D (unanimous)
• Approved July 14 and July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll Register (aye votes from Chairman Fisher, Vice Chairman Trivett, Supervisors McCormack and Ingram)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review Case #2508‑CBAE‑06, a request by Gerald and Christie MacAulay for a new home and related improvements. The proposed development is within the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area on Creek View Lane in the Washington Magisterial District. The commission will decide whether to approve the project.

• Case #2508‑CBAE‑06 – approval request for a new home and improvements within a 100‑foot Resource Protection Area on Creek View Lane, Colonial Beach
• Approval of June 2025 minutes

The commission unanimously approved Case# 2508-CBAE-06 for a new home on Laumic Drive, adding ten specific conditions related to design, environmental protection, and permitting. It also unanimously voted to advertise a public hearing to consider adopting the county’s Solar Policy as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The June 2025 meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Case# 2508-CBAE-06 (new home) with staff‑recommended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved motion to advertise public hearing on Solar Policy amendment to Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Westmoreland County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a request to build a new home within a Resource Protection Area on Creek View Lane in Colonial Beach. The meeting will include a public comment period for residents.

• CASE# 2508-CBAE-06: Request to build a new home and improvements within the 100-foot Resource Protection Area on Creek View Lane, Colonial Beach (TM 6D-1-9&10).
• Public comment period for CASE# 2508-CBAE-06.
• Written comments must be submitted via email to [email protected] by the last Friday prior to the hearing date.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear presentations on a regional caucus, affordable housing, a veteran non‑profit event, and the school system's year‑end balance. A closed‑session meeting will address legal counsel regarding the Westmoreland County Transfer Station and the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. The board will then adjourn.

• Creation of a Regional Caucus (presentation by Supervisor Ingram)
• Discussion of affordable housing in the county (Supervisor Ingram)
• Veteran’s non‑profit organization 10‑7 event at Big Land (Supervisor McCormack)
• Westmoreland County Schools end‑of‑year balance report (Supervisor Trivett)
• Closed‑session legal counsel discussion on Transfer Station and Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Board approved amendments to the meeting agenda as requested by Supervisor McCormack, moving the Veteran’s Non‑Profit presentation to item 2A, the school end‑of‑year balance to 2B, affordable housing to 2C, and regional alliances to 2D. The motion was made by McCormack, seconded by Ingram, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendments rearranging presentations (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss affordable housing, veteran organizations, and school balances. The board will also hold a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the Westmoreland County Transfer Station and Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

• Discussion of affordable housing in the county
• Presentation on Westmoreland County Schools end-of-year balance
• Closed session: legal counsel consultation on Transfer Station and Rescue Squad
• Discussion of Regional Alliances and creation of a Regional Caucus
• Presentation on Veteran's Non-Profit Organization at Big Land

Wetlands Board

The board will review three permit applications for shoreline improvements. The first request (Case #1489) seeks approval to replace a bulkhead at 1335 Harbor View Circle in Colonial Beach. The second (Case #1492) proposes a replacement bulkhead with two riprap sills, beach nourishment and plantings at 389 Creek View Lane, Colonial Beach. The third (Case #1493) requests a riprap revetment at 176 Silverleaf Drive in Hague.

• Case #1489 – request to replace a bulkhead at 1335 Harbor View Circle, Colonial Beach (TM# 6A-1-4, VMRC# 25-0515)
• Case #1492 – request to construct a replacement bulkhead with two riprap sills, beach nourishment, and plantings at 389 Creek View Lane, Colonial Beach (TM# 6D-1-5, VMRC# 25-1238)
• Case #1493 – request to construct a riprap revetment at 176 Silverleaf Drive, Hague (TM# 39-6G, VMRC# 25-1084)

The Wetlands Board approved the May and June 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved three bulkhead replacement permits (Cases 1489, 1492, 1493) for three‑year terms, waiving in‑lieu fees and adding specific conditions. Each approval required an engineered plan view drawing or a location modification as noted. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 PM.

• Approved May and June 2025 minutes (3‑for, 1 abstention)
• Approved Case #1489 bulkhead replacement (unanimous), waived fees, require engineered plan view drawing
• Approved Case #1492 bulkhead replacement in same position (unanimous), waived fees
• Approved Case #1493 riprap revetment (unanimous), waived fees, neighbor consent documented
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative approvals, including accounts payable, payroll, and appropriations for DSS respite care, Judicial Center AC repair, and a public utilities tractor. They will receive updates from the Town Managers of Colonial Beach and Montross, and discuss the 250th anniversary preparations and strategic plan. A public hearing is scheduled for a special exception request for a utility‑scale solar facility at 22754 Kings Highway. Additional action items include a radio contingency plan, a broadband grant application, and a jail budget amendment.

• Public hearing on Land Use Case No. 2501-SE-01, special exception for a utility‑scale solar facility at 22754 Kings Highway
• Appropriation request for DSS Respite Care
• Appropriation request for Judicial Center air‑conditioning repair
• Appropriation request for Public Utilities tractor replacement
• Northern Neck Planning District grant application for the State Broadband Grant with Colonial Beach

The Board amended the agenda to add a closed‑session item on Custom Ts Motorsports Park and removed an appropriation for Judicial Center AC repair, passing the motion unanimously. A resolution honoring Bonnie Grimstead’s retirement was adopted with a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved the proclamation for National Night Out on August 5, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda: added closed‑session item 8A (Custom Ts Motorsports Park) and removed 5D Judicial Center AC Repair appropriation (unanimous)
• Adopted retirement resolution for Bonnie Grimstead (4‑0)
• Approved National Night Out proclamation for Aug 5, 2025 (4‑0)