Mathews County boards set agenda items on short-term rentals, salary increase, and litigation
Mathews County's Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors each convened last week, with agendas covering short-term rental regulations, a proposed salary increase for the Comp Board, and a closed session on pending litigation. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.
Board of Supervisors — July 16
The Board of Supervisors met on July 16 with several items on the agenda. A proposed 3.5% salary increase for the Comp Board, effective August 1, 2026, was listed for discussion. The Board also had a supplemental appropriation of $5,896.50 for the Registrar's Office on the agenda.
A rezoning application, numbered 202600621, was scheduled for review. The application concerns property owned by James Callis, Jr., with tax map parcel 16-A-161, and proposes a change from the RU zoning district to R1.
The agenda included a closed session covering several legal and personnel matters:
- Performance evaluation of the County Administrator
- Disposition of publicly held real property at 384 Old Ferry Road
- Litigation: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Ramona Wilson
- Legal advice regarding the lease between Mathews County and Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC
- Legal advice regarding the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
The Board also had surplus funds from the Department of Social Services and Public Schools listed for review.
Planning Commission — July 14
The Planning Commission met on July 14. The agenda centered on a public hearing for Ordinance No 26-07, which would amend special regulations for short-term rentals in the county. Short-term rentals have been a topic of discussion in many Virginia localities as officials weigh how to regulate properties used for temporary visitor stays.
The Commission also had the Callis rezone application, numbered 202600621, on its agenda — the same rezoning request involving James Callis, Jr. that the Board of Supervisors was scheduled to review.
A proposed by-law change was listed that would add "Public Hearing" to the Commission's Order of Business.
What to watch
Because minutes have not yet been published for either body's July meetings, residents should watch for the official record to confirm which items were acted upon and how any votes were cast. The rezoning application 202600621 appears on both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors agendas, suggesting it is moving through the county's review process.
Coming up
No public meetings are listed on the county calendar for the next 14 days. Residents interested in the short-term rental ordinance, the Callis rezoning, or the Board of Supervisors' closed-session matters should check the Mathews County website for newly posted minutes and any special meeting announcements.