On the agenda: meeting — data center (May 11)

Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

AGENDA
Monday, June 8, 2026
7:00 PM
A.

CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

C.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

D.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.

E.

Minutes

PLANNING AND ZONING (LUCKY CARSON/JOSH TANNER)
1.

Application by Eddie Gary to rezone from Agricultural to Industrial for a boat and
RV storage business. (Election District 1)

2.

Application by Henry Wilson for a Special Exception Permit to construct 9
additional recreational vehicle sites. (Election District 6)

3.

Special Event Permit - Southside Bike Fest 2026, 4417 Highway 903, Bracey, June
12-13

F.

BRACEY CONVENIENCE CENTER UPDATE (LAMONT DODD)

G.

ANTLERS ROAD CONSERVANCY (LEXI JONES)

H.

PRESENTATION FROM DAVENPORT
1.

I.

Resolution to amend Support Agreement for Meherrin River Regional Jail Authority

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1.

Confirmation of the Recission of the Mecklenburg County Open Burn Prohibition
and Termination of the Local Emergency, Effective May 26, 2026

2.

Ordinance to repeal Chapter 10, Article 3, Chapter 54, and Chapter 74 of the
Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances

3.

Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia to provide a
bonus of two percent to the full-time workforce in Fiscal Year 2025-26

1

J.

4.

Award of Owners Representation for Public Safety Building Project

5.

Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge, the re-appointment of Emily Warren on the
Permanent Board of Equalization. New term expires June 30, 2028

6.

Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge, the re-appointment of Martha Overton to
the Permanent Board of Equalization. New term expires June 30, 2029

7.

Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge the apppointment of Jennifer Wilbourne as
alternate on the Board of Zoning Appeals

8.

Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge the apppointment of Kristin Dejarnette to
serve the unexpired term of Mr. Harry Marrow on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The term will end on June 30, 2028.

9.

Staff Reports

PUBLIC COMMENT
(please limit comments to three minutes or less)

K.

CONSENT CALENDAR

L.

BOARD MEMBER MATTERS

M.

ADJOURNMENT

2

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Minutes
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
2026-5-11 Board Minutes.pdf

3

Board of Supervisors, May 11, 2026
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in and for the County of Mecklenburg on May
11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room of the Goode Bank Building.
A)

CALL TO ORDER

B)

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

C)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Upon motion of Claudia Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to approve. James Jennings, Andy
Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell,
Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
D)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

D.1)

April 13, 2026
April 28, 2026

2026-4-13 Board Minutes.pdf
2026-4-23 Board of Supervisors Special Called Meeting.pdf
Upon motion of Claudia Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to approve. James Jennings, Andy
Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell,
Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
E)

PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION

E.1)

Special Exception Permit Application by Tonya & Hattie Martin to allow for a second
home. (Election District 5)

2026-_staff_report-Tonya_and_Hattie_Martin.pdf
Tonya_and_Hattie_Martin_application.pdf
The public hearing was opened.
There was no public comment.
The public hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Dennis Spence, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application with
the following conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove,
1

4

Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk
Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
1. It will not be detrimental to the public welfare.
2. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons or the neighborhood of the proposed
use.
3. The applicant will meet VDOT requirements.
4. The site is in compliance with the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance, which requires an
SEP for a second home in AG zoning.
F)

PRESENTATION
FALKENSTEIN)

ON

COUNTY

ORDINANCE

UPDATE

(RACHEL

Rachel Falkenstein of 3TP Ventures presented a summary of the proposed updates to the
County’s zoning and subdivision ordinances and zoning map. She explained that the County’s
ordinances had not undergone a major revision since its initial adoption in 1990 and that the
update is intended to modernize regulations, align them with the recently adopted
Comprehensive Plan, and ensure compliance with current laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia. Key changes include reorganizing the ordinances for easier use, standardizing
development application requirements, consolidating residential zoning districts, creating a new
mixed-use district, adding community design standards, updating solar energy and battery
storage regulations to reflect state mandates, introducing landscaping and screening
requirements, and adopting a separate fee schedule to allow future fee adjustments by Board
resolution.
Mr. Gravitt expressed concern about the continued division of rural land into smaller residential
lots and emphasized the need for the Board to establish a clear vision for how and where growth
should occur in the County. He stated that the Board should further discuss lot size requirements
and the number of lots that can be subdivided from a parcel, noting that unchecked parcel
divisions could gradually turn the entire County into one large subdivision. Gravitt stressed the
importance of addressing these issues to preserve the County’s rural character and integrity.
Rachel Falkenstein responded that most of the County is currently zoned A-1 Agricultural, where
the proposed ordinance sets a minimum lot size of one acre and a minimum lot width of 125 feet.
She explained that if a property owner can meet these dimensional standards, along with well
and septic and access requirements, they could potentially subdivide land into one-acre lots.
Falkenstein acknowledged the Board’s concern about preserving the County’s rural character but
noted that the draft ordinance did not propose significant changes to agricultural zoning because
public feedback indicated that many landowners wanted to retain the flexibility to develop their
property in the future. She added that the update does modestly increase the current minimum lot
size from 30,000 square feet to one acre.
Mr. Jennings agreed that pursuing an agricultural preservation initiative would be a worthwhile
future endeavor. He expressed support for exploring an agricultural preservation program as a
follow-up effort after adoption of the current ordinance update and suggested that the County

2

5

consider such measures in future discussions to help protect farmland and maintain the County’s
rural character.
Mr. Gottschalk agreed that an agricultural preservation program would be worthwhile to explore
and noted that the County has reviewed a variety of preservation and zoning-related options over
the past several years through Agricultural Advisory Committee discussions and other planning
efforts. He explained that a future agricultural preservation initiative could be more narrowly
focused than the current comprehensive ordinance update by concentrating specifically on
agricultural lands rather than all zoning categories. Mr. Gottschalk also observed that many
properties in the County function primarily as residential uses despite remaining zoned
agricultural, reflecting historical development patterns where land use changes often occurred
without rezoning. He suggested that further evaluation of how agricultural-zoned properties are
actually being used could help guide future policy decisions regarding land preservation and
zoning classifications.
Mr. Tanner emphasized the importance of the Board thoroughly reviewing the proposed
ordinance and exercising due diligence before adoption. While acknowledging that amendments
could be made in the future, he expressed concern about provisions related to home occupations,
specifically the prohibition on exterior storage of business-related equipment, trailers, materials,
or merchandise. Tanner noted that such requirements could unintentionally impact small business
owners, such as contractors or HVAC operators who work from their homes and may need to
store work trailers on their property. He suggested that the Board may need to revisit such
provisions in the future. Mr. Tanner also raised concerns about the ordinance's treatment of
aviation-related uses, noting that while helicopter regulations were addressed, the ordinance did
not specifically mention drones or require drone compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) licensing requirements, which he believed should be considered.
G)

PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

Speaking on behalf of Microsoft, Laura Reid expressed the company’s support for responsible
zoning ordinance and thanked County staff and the County’s consultants for taking a logical and
balanced approach to the drafting of the ordinances and for allowing multiple rounds of comment
and feedback from stakeholders.
Steve Worthy, a Clarksville resident and former Florida resident, urged the Board to proceed
cautiously with future zoning and development decisions. Drawing from his experience with
rapid growth in Central Florida, he warned that inadequate setbacks and relaxed development
standards could significantly change the rural character of the County over time. Worthy also
expressed concern about adopting Commonwealth-mandated solar regulations, stating that the
County’s existing caps on solar development were prudent and cautioning that large-scale solar
and battery storage projects could have long-term economic and environmental impacts. He
encouraged the Board to carefully consider the future effects of the proposed zoning changes and
stated his intention to remain involved in future discussions.
G.1)

Resolution to Proceed with the Adoption of New Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, a
New Zoning Map and a New Fee Schedule
3

6

Mr. Gottschalk explained the procedural steps required for adoption of the zoning ordinance
update. He stated that the Board would first consider a resolution to proceed, which would
formally incorporate amendments proposed after the ordinance was advertised and express the
Board’s intent to later repeal certain existing ordinance provisions that are being moved into the
new zoning ordinance. Because those provisions were not specifically identified in the original
public notice, additional advertising and a separate repeal action would be required in June. Mr.
Gottschalk further explained that the Board would then consider separate actions to adopt the
zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, zoning map, fee schedule, and repeal of the existing
ordinances. He noted that all adopted ordinances and related components would become
effective on July 1 and would not take effect immediately upon the Board’s approval.
Mr. Slayton noted that the proposed ordinance update represents a significant amount of work
and careful consideration and encouraged the Board to recognize the overall benefits of the
changes in addition to any remaining concerns. He acknowledged that some issues had been
identified during review but emphasized that those concerns could be addressed through future
amendments. Slayton recommended that the Board proceed with adoption of the ordinances as
presented and commit to a follow-up review within 90 to 120 days to evaluate any needed
revisions. He stated that delaying adoption could hinder the substantial progress made through
the update process and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum while continuing to
refine the ordinance as needed.
The Board expressed its desire to hold a Legislative Committee meeting to conduct an ordinance
review in the summer, following the new ordinance becoming effective, to consider any further
amendments that may need to be made to the ordinances.
Upon motion of Brenda Blackwell, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
resolution. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson,
Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.

A Resolution to Proceed with the Adoption of New Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, a New
Zoning Map, and a New Fee Schedule
Whereas, on December 9, 2024, the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors adopted,
pursuant to Section 15.2 – 2286.A.7.i. of the Code of Virginia, “A Resolution to Initiate a
Comprehensive Rewrite of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance,”
Whereas, on March 10, 2025, the Board awarded the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
Revision project to 3TP Ventures; Whereas, the County and 3TP Ventures held Roundtables with
key stakeholders, such as local realtors and builders, on June 4, 2025,
Whereas, the County and 3TP Ventures held a Community Workship at Mecklenburg County
Middle School on June 17, 2025, notice of which was disseminated via social media, radio, and
through an article, “Mecklenburg County seeks public input on ordinance rewrites,” in the June
11, 2025 edition of the Mecklenburg Sun;
4

7

Whereas, the County and 3TP Ventures issued a public survey to gather public participation,
which was disseminated via social media, radio, and through the June 25, 2025, edition of the
Mecklenburg Sun (“Public input sought on zoning ordinances”);
Whereas, the County and 3TP Ventures held an Open House with key stakeholders at the
Boydton Library and a Community Open House for the entire public at Mecklenburg County
Middle School on November 12, 2025, notice of which was disseminated via social media and
radio;
Whereas, work sessions were held with the Planning Commission on November 20, 2025 and the
Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2025;
Whereas, coverage of the development of the project was published in the Mecklenburg Sun on
December 3, 2025 (“Input solicited as Mecklenburg County updates land-use rules”);
Whereas, a property owner notification was sent to all County property owners in January 2026
that included a notice about the project, a link to the project website, and phone and direct
electronic communication methods;
Whereas, a property notification letter was sent to all County property owners in February/March
2026 to provide them with notice of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting
schedule on the project, inviting the public to attend, and providing additional information on the
project, including links to the Draft Ordinances and Zoning map;
Whereas, the project team and the Mecklenburg County Department of Planning and Zoning
interfaced with hundreds of citizen contacts via phone and electronic conversations, including
requests to amend the zoning map;
Whereas, advertisements of the Planning Commission public hearing were placed in the
Mecklenburg Sun on March 4 and March 11, 2026;
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at its March 19, 2026, which included
a presentation from project manager Rachel Falkenstein;
Whereas, the Planning Commission recommended consideration of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances, the Zoning Map, and the Fee Schedule to the Board of Supervisors at its March 19,
2026 meeting;
Whereas, a revised draft of the Ordinances and Map was posted on April 21, 2026;
Whereas, advertisements of the Board of Supervisors public hearing were placed in the
Mecklenburg Sun on April 22 and April 29, 2026;
Whereas, a public hearing was held by the Board of Supervisors at its May 11 meeting; and

5

8

Whereas, several further amendments to the April 21, 2026, draft Ordinances and Map are
hereby recommended for adoption by project manager Falkenstein, the County Administrator,
and the Department of Planning and Zoning.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. The amendments offered on May 11, 2026 by the Project Manager, as endorsed by County
Administrator and the Department of Planning and Zoning, are hereby deemed by the Board to
be in order. Accordingly, the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Fee
Schedule considered for adoption by the Board shall be inclusive of said amendments and the
text of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Fee Schedule shall be as
if the amendments were incorporated in said documents.
2. The Board hereby declares that it is in the public interest to adopt a new Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Fee Schedule. Accordingly, the Board of Supervisors
shall proceed with the adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning
Map, and Fee Schedule, as such documents are modified by the first enactment.
3. The Board hereby declares that it is in the public interest to repeal the existing Zoning
Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Fee Schedule. Accordingly, the Board of
Supervisors shall proceed with the repeal of the existing Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Fee Schedule.
4. The repeals and adoptions described supra shall all become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1,
2026.
5. Should the new ordinances described supra be adopted, the Board intends to repeal Chapter
10, Article 3, Chapter 54, and Chapter 74 of the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances at the
June 8, 2026 meeting.
G.2)

Ordinance Adopting New Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Official Zoning
Map and Fee Schedule

Upon motion of Claudia Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
ordinance. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling
Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS
After consideration of a new Zoning Ordinance, a new Subdivision Ordinance, a new Official
Zoning Map, and a new Fee Schedule for zoning and subdivision applications, all of which will
become effective on July 1, 2026, after consideration of comments made at the duly advertised
and conducted public hearing and prior public engagement opportunities, and after consideration
of information provided to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission, County staff,
and
consultants,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors that the new Zoning Ordinance, the
new Subdivision Ordinance, the new Official Zoning Map, and the new Fee Schedule for zoning
6

9

and subdivision applications, are each hereby adopted, as presented to the Board on May 11,
2026, effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED by the
Board of Supervisors that the new Zoning Ordinance and the new Subdivision Ordinance shall
be enrolled and codified separate and distinct from the Mecklenburg County Code of
Ordinances.
G.3)

Ordinance Repealing Existing Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Official
Zoning Map and Fee Schedule

Upon motion of Tom Tanner, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
ordinance. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson,
Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
ORDINANCE REPEALING EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
After consideration of a new Zoning Ordinance, a new Subdivision Ordinance, a new Official
Zoning Map, and a new Fee Schedule for zoning and subdivision applications, all of which will
become effective on July 1, 2026, after consideration of comments made at the duly advertised
and conducted public hearing, and prior public engagement sections, and after consideration of
information provided to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission, County staff,
and consultants,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors that the existing Zoning Ordinance, as
codified as Appendix B of the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances; the existing
Subdivision Ordinance, as codified as Appendix A of the Mecklenburg County Code of
Ordinances; the existing Official Zoning Map; and the existing Fee Schedule for zoning and
subdivision applications; as originally adopted and including all amendments thereto, are each
hereby repealed effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026.

H)

VDOT

H.1)

Secondary Roads Committee Reports
April 13, 2026
May 11, 2026

The Secondary Roads Committee met on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of
Supervisor’s Meeting Room, Boydton, Virginia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirk Gravitt,
Chairman; Sterling Wilkinson, David Brankley; Andy Hargrove
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Jennings; Dennis Spence; Tom Tanner; Alex Gottschalk, County
Administrator; Judy Sheffield, Assistant County Administrator; Jenny Whittemore, Clerk; Brad
Rogers, VDOT Resident Engineer
7

10

Chairman Gravitt called the meeting to order.
Mr. Rogers advised the Committee that the funding for the Six Year Plan is $600,456.00.
The Committee discussed the current adopted Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2031.
Mr. Gottschalk advised that the Committee needs to add County Funded Roads for FY 2030, FY
2031 and FY 2032.
The Committee had a lengthy discussion of the remaining unpaved roads in the County, road
counts, development, necessary maintenance and VDOT districts.
Upon a motion of Mr. Brankley, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adding
Crowder Road for County Funding in FY 2030.
Upon a motion of Mr. Wilkinson, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adding
Camp Road for County Funding in FY 2031.
Upon a motion of Mr. Hargrove, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adding
Hunter Alexander for County Funding in FY 2032.
Upon a motion of Mr. Hargrove, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend advertising a
public hearing to be held on May 11th, 2026, to consider adding a Finneywood Road Segment
(Fort Mitchell to railroad tracks) and a Winston Road Segment (Averett Church Road – 0.9
miles) to the Six-Year Plan for year 2032.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The Secondary Roads Committee met on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of
Supervisor’s Meeting Room, Boydton, Virginia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirk Gravitt, Chairman; Sterling Wilkinson, Andy Hargrove
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Jennings; Dennis Spence; Tom Tanner; Claudia Lundy, Brenda
Blackwell, Alex Gottschalk, County Administrator; Judy Sheffield, Assistant County
Administrator; Jenny Whittemore, Clerk; Brad Rogers, VDOT Resident Engineer
Chairman Gravitt called the meeting to order.
Mr. Gottschalk advised that it was the recommendation of the Committee to advertise adding
Crowder Road for County Funding in FY 2030, adding Camp Road for County Funding in FY
2031, adding Hunter Alexander for County Funding in FY 2032, adding a segment of
Finneywood Road and a segment of Winston Road for State funding in FY 2032.

8

11

Mr. Gottschalk next stated that the only change since the last meeting was that the Greenwood
Revenue Sharing Application was approved and the Commonwealth agreed to advance the
project to FY 28.
The public hearing was opened.
There was no public input.
The public hearing was closed.
Upon a motion of Mr. Wilkinson, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend the
advertised Secondary Six-Year Plan to the Board, modified by the advancement of Greenwood
Road from FY 29 to FY 28.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

H.2) Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Secondary Six-Year Plan
Jim Aulisio, a resident of Averett Church Road (State Route 735), expressed concern that a
portion of the roadway near his property remains unpaved despite years of maintenance and
resurfacing work on other roads throughout the County. He stated that approximately one mile of
Route 735, extending from Winston Road to the North Carolina state line, remains a dirt road
and serves as an important north-south connector. Aulisio argued that residents living on unpaved
roads should receive priority for paving projects before additional resurfacing work is completed
elsewhere and suggested that property owners on unpaved roads should either be exempt from
proposed tax increases or receive paving improvements. He urged the Board to consider paving
the remaining section of Averett Church Road and emphasized the need for equitable
infrastructure improvements for all County residents.
2026 Six Year Plan Ad.pdf
H.3)

Resolution to Adopt Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Secondary Six-Year Plan

Upon motion of Kirk Gravitt, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
resolution. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson,
Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
A Resolution To Adopt The Fiscal Year 2027 through 2032 Mecklenburg County Secondary SixYear Road Plan
Whereas, Sections 33.2-331 and 33.2-359 of the Code of Virginia provide the opportunity for
each County in the Commonwealth to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation to
develop a prioritized Secondary Six-Year Road Plan for nonsurface treated secondary highways
that carry 50 or more vehicles per day in each County;
Whereas, the Board of Supervisors agreed to assist in the preparation of this Plan, in accordance
9

12

with the Virginia Department of Transportation policies and procedures, and to effectuate this
outcome, the Board held a Secondary Roads Committee meeting on April 13, 2026, at which the
Virginia Department of Transportation South Hill Residency Administrator presented a list of
recommended highway segments for the Committee’s consideration;
Whereas, in response to the recommendations, the Secondary Roads Committee authorized an
advertisement of a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 through 2032 Mecklenburg County Secondary
Six- Year Road Plan and a notice of a public hearing, which appeared in the Mecklenburg Sun on
April 22 and April 29, 2026 and was posted on the County’s website at
https://www.mecklenburgva.com/378/Public-Notices, such that all citizens of the County were
provided the opportunity to participate in said hearing and to make comments and
recommendations concerning the proposed Plan, inclusive of the Fiscal Year 2027 Construction
Priority List;
Whereas, this list includes highway segments funded from the County’s assigned allocation from
the Commonwealth from Section 33.2 – 359 of the Code of Virginia, from County General Funds
made available for paving nonsurface treated secondary highway from County resources, and
from an application made to the Commonwealth’s Revenue Sharing Program;
Whereas, a hearing was held by the Secondary Roads Committee on May 11, 2026, after which
the Committee recommended the Plan for the Board’s consideration;
Whereas, a hearing was held by the Board of Supervisors on May 11, 2026; and
Whereas, the Board believes that this Plan, as shown in Attachment A, provides for the most
pertinent enhancements to the Secondary Road System within the County, the most optimal
transportation connectiveness, and the soundest health, safety, and welfare outcomes for the
residents of Mecklenburg County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. The Fiscal Year 2027 through 2032 Mecklenburg County Secondary Six-Year Road Plan, as
shown in Attachment A, and the embedded Construction Priority List for Fiscal Year 2026-27, is
hereby adopted by the Board and shall be deemed the official plan of Mecklenburg County.
2. County Administration is hereby directed to transmit the Plan, as shown in Attachment A, to
the Virginia Department of Transportation.
3. The Virginia Department of Transportation is hereby requested to incorporate the highway
segments listed on the Plan into the Commonwealth’s Six-Year Improvement Program.
4. The County Administrator is authorized to execute all necessary agreements, addendums, and
any other documentation with the Virginia Department of Transportation, and any offices or
residencies thereof, for the development of the locally funded highway segment on the

10

13

Construction Priority List (Wilson-Newton Road) as well as for the Revenue Sharing allocation
presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board on April 21, 2026 (Greenwood Road).

H.4)

Monthly Report

Mr. Rogers provided the Virginia Department of Transportation monthly report, noting that
crews received 37 citizen complaints during March and had addressed the majority of them.
Maintenance activities included pothole repairs, roadway patching, brush and limb removal,
crossline pipe replacements, and dust control on unpaved roads. Crews also completed spring
equipment inspections and preparations for the mowing season, with primary mowing scheduled
to begin soon and secondary mowing expected by the end of the month. Rogers reported that
several road improvement projects remain underway, though drought conditions have affected
some operations. He also provided updates on upcoming paving, utility, Smart Scale, and bridge
replacement projects, noting that additional information on anticipated traffic impacts will be
shared as schedules are finalized.
I)

PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED LEASE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

Mr. Slayton explained that the Code of Virginia requires a public hearing before the County may
lease, sell, or otherwise convey County-owned land. He noted that the matter before the Board
involved approximately 10 acres of open farmland within a larger 67-acre County-owned tract
near the intersection of Theater Road and U.S. 58 in South Hill. Mr. Slayton stated that the land
has been farmed productively for decades and, because there are no immediate plans to develop
the site, leasing the acreage for agricultural use would allow it to remain maintained and
productive while generating modest revenue for the County. He explained that staff
recommended continuing the agricultural use until the property is needed for future industrial
development and asked the Board to consider whether to approve the lease under the terms
previously presented.

11

14

Mrs. Lundy asked questions regarding the proposed lease of County-owned farmland,
specifically whether the property should be offered through a sealed bid process and whether
allowing the previous farmer to continue leasing the land could create a conflict of interest. Mr.
Slayton explained that the County now owns the property outright and that there is no legal
requirement to solicit sealed bids before leasing the land. He stated that the decision on how to
lease the property rests with the Board and that the proposed lease arrangement would be
consistent with market rates. Mr. Slayton further advised that no conflict of interest existed under
the proposed arrangement and noted that the Board could consider the longstanding farming
history of the current operator when making its decision. Mrs. Lundy stated that her primary
concern was understanding the proper procedure for leasing the property.
Upon motion of David Brankley, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
resolution . James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling
Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION RE: LEASE OF
COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY
After conducting a duly advertised public hearing, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors that the County shall enter into the lease of a portion
of TMP 096000-21-001, PRN 40054, situate in South Hill Magisterial District, which property
was acquired by the County by deed dated March 27, 2025, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the
Circuit Court for Mecklenburg County, Virginia, as Instrument Number 250001359, the property
hereby leased consisting of approximately 10 acres of open land located near the southernmost
boundary of Highway 58, and the easternmost boundary of Theater Road (SR 670)
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLED that said 10 acres will be leased for farming purposes,
and the duration of the lease will extend until such time as the County needs to terminate the
lease in order to enable use of said 10 acres for economic development purposes.
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chair, Vice Chair or County
Administrator, any of whom may act alone, is authorized to sign a lease for said 10 acres in a
form approved by the County Attorney.
J)

PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING BID AWARDS

Mr. Gottschalk provided an update on the proposed Public Safety Building construction project.
He reported that since the Board’s April 23 action expressing its intent to award the project to
Kenbridge Construction, County staff and consultants had completed reference checks, reviewed
prior project history and legal records, and conducted a site visit to a recently completed
Kenbridge public safety facility. Based on those reviews, Mr. Gottschalk stated that Kenbridge
Construction had demonstrated quality workmanship and was determined to be both a responsive
and responsible contractor. He recommended approval of a resolution formally awarding the
project to Kenbridge Construction and authorizing County staff and consultants to negotiate a
contract and issue a notice to proceed when site work is ready to begin.

12

15

J.1)

Motion to adopt Resolution to Award the Public Safety Building Construction Contract

Resolution to Award the Public Safety Building Construction Contract.pdf
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
resolution. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson,
Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
A Resolution to Award the Public Safety Building Construction Contract
Whereas, on January 30, 2026, Mecklenburg County issued an Invitation to Bid for the
Construction of the Mecklenburg County Public Safety Building;
Whereas, on March 6, 2026, bids were accepted and opened in response to this Invitation, and
one such bidder was Kenbridge Construction Company;
Whereas, on April 23, 2026, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution that announced the
County’s intent to award the construction project to Kenbridge;
Whereas, reference checks of prior Kenbridge projects have yielded favorable reports, including
from the City of Manassas, which opened a new Public Safety Building, for which Kenbridge
was the general contractor, in this decade; and
Whereas, in response to the contractor’s AIA A305 submission and the aforementioned reference
reviews, the County finds that Kenbridge is a responsive and responsible contractor, as such
terms are defined in Section 2.2-4301 of the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. Pursuant to Section 2.2 – 4302.1.5 of the Code of Virginia, Kenbridge Construction Company
is hereby awarded the Mecklenburg County Public Safety Building Construction Project.
2. The County Administrator and County Attorney are hereby authorized to negotiate and
execute all documents necessary to effectuate a construction contract between the County and
Kenbridge. Subsequent to such contract being executed, the County Administrator and Moseley
Designs are hereby authorized to commence with a notice to proceed to Kenbridge to initiate the
Public Safety Building Construction Project.
3. The total cost of this contract shall not exceed $25,936,400.
J.2)

Motion to adopt Resolution to Award Special Inspection Services

Mr. Gottschalk presented a recommendation to award special inspection services for the Public
Safety Building project. He explained that state building code requirements mandate independent
inspection services for projects of this size to verify material quality, construction standards, and
13

16

code compliance, including inspections of concrete, structural components, and workmanship.
Following a competitive procurement process that received four proposals and included
interviews with finalists, staff recommended awarding the contract to Hurt & Proffitt based on its
extensive experience with similar projects in Southern Virginia, including Mecklenburg County.
Mr. Gottschalk noted that the contract award would be contingent upon successful contract
negotiations and clarified that these services are separate from project inspection or owner’s
representative services, which staff continues to evaluate for future Board consideration.
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
resolution. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling
Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
Public Safety Building Special Inspection Award
Whereas, Chapter 17 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code requires the provision of
special inspection services for construction projects deemed to be critical, complex, or high-risk;
Whereas, the Mecklenburg County Public Safety Building qualifies as such a project;
Whereas, a Request for Proposals, issued pursuant to Section 2.2-4303.B. of the Code of
Virginia, to obtain such special inspection services was issued by the County on February 5,
2026;
Whereas, four respondents submitted proposals by the February 23, 2026 closing date;
Whereas, the County scored these four respondents based upon the criteria included in the
Request for Proposals, and interviewed the offerors ranked first and second as directed by
Section 2.2 – 4302.2.A.4. of the Code of Virginia;
Whereas, after the conclusion of the interviews, the firm that is ranked first by the County
Administrator and the Building Official and are thereby recommended to the Board of
Supervisors for selection for this scope of services, is Hurt and Proffitt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. Pursuant to Section 2.2 – 4302.2.A.4. of the Code of Virginia, Hurt and Proffitt is hereby
awarded the special inspection services scope of work for the Mecklenburg County Public Safety
Building.
2. The County Administrator and the County Attorney are hereby authorized to enter into a
contract with Hurt and Proffitt for such special inspection services and to sign any documents
necessary to the formation of this contract.
K)

PUBLIC COMMENT

Maryanne Wood of Chase City, speaking on behalf of the nonprofit Save Our Heritage, urged
the Board to support funding for the restoration of the historic Mecca Theater. She emphasized
that revitalizing the theater would preserve an important community landmark, enhance tourism,
and contribute to economic development in Chase City and Mecklenburg County. Wood stated
that the project would complement existing attractions, encourage visitors to stay longer in the
area, and help strengthen the local economy. She encouraged the Board to reconsider its support

14

17

for the project and provide financial assistance to help advance the theater’s restoration and
community revitalization efforts.
Beverly Wood, Director of Restoration for Save Our Heritage and the Mecca Theater project,
spoke in support of continued funding for the restoration of the historic Mecca Theater. She
shared the theater’s personal and cultural significance to her and the community, describing it as
a symbol of hope, history, and future opportunity. Wood emphasized that the completed
restoration would provide a community gathering space for entertainment, meetings, and cultural
events while supporting tourism and economic development in Chase City. She noted that
significant progress has already been made through grants and local support, acknowledged the
financial challenges associated with the project, and thanked the County for its previous
contribution. Wood urged the Board to continue supporting the project to help complete the next
phase of restoration and bring the theater back into active community use.
Larry Gruber of Nelson expressed concern regarding the proposed property tax assessment
increases for the 2026–2027 tax year. He noted that his own property assessment had increased
by approximately 30 to 35 percent in a single year and stated that he believed the increase was
substantial. Gruber urged the Board to be mindful of the impact of rising assessments on
taxpayers and voiced concern about the overall effect of significant tax increases on County
residents.
Steve Worthy addressed the Board to express appreciation for the work of County officials and
encouraged continued public engagement in local government. He voiced support for Second
Amendment rights and was pleased to learn that Mecklenburg County had previously adopted a
Second Amendment sanctuary resolution. He also urged the Board to exercise caution when
considering future growth, development, and solar energy projects, citing concerns based on
rapid development he had observed in Florida. Lastly, encouraged the Board to carefully
evaluate state mandates and zoning decisions to help preserve the County’s rural character while
managing future growth responsibly.
L)

BUDGET & FINANCE

L.1)

April 28, 2026 Committee Report

The Budget & Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of
Supervisors Meeting Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Hargrove, Chairman; David Brankley; Tom Tanner; Sterling
Wilkinson, Brenda Blackwell
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Jennings; Claudia Lundy; Kirk Gravitt; Alex Gottschalk, County
Administrator; Judy Sheffield, Assistant County Administrator; Brent Evans MCSO Major;
Marsha Seamans, Treasurer; Lisa Wagstaff, Commissioner of the Revenue, Justin Burch, EMS
Director; Jenny Whittemore, Clerk
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
15

18

Mr. Gottschalk presented the FY2026-2027 Budget Committee Report reviewing the following
amendments.
Upon a motion of Mr. Tanner, the committee voted 4-1 to approve the amendments presented
minus the Mecca request. Supervisors Hargrove, Brankley, Tanner and Wilkinson voted ‘aye’ and
Blackwell voted ‘no’.
Upon a motion of Mr. Wilkinson, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY 20262027 Budget to the Board for adoption as modified.
Mr. Gottschalk reviewed some amendments for the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
Upon a motion of Mr. Tanner, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of
Supervisors hereby appropriate $39,557, with revenues from the Virginia Compensation Board
estimated accordingly, to the General Fund (#100) of the County’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
for additional records digitization for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Upon a motion of Mr. Brankley the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board
of Supervisors hereby transfer $10,000 from Multi-Purpose to Regional Memberships within the
General Fund (#100) of the County’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for a supplemental grant to the
Tri County Community Action Agency for roof replacement.
Upon a motion of Mr. Tanner, the committee voted unanimously to recommend directing County
Administration to place an advertisement for an ordinance to grant all active full-time County
employees, inclusive of Social Services, a bonus equivalent to two percent of each employee’s
Fiscal Year 2025-26 County salary, and to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve
said ordinance at the June Board meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mr. Hargrove discussed the request for County funding to support the Mecca Theater restoration
project and questioned whether the Town of Chase City had contributed financially to the effort.
He suggested that the County consider providing a partial contribution rather than the full
amount requested and expressed the view that the Town should also participate in funding the
project. Mr. Hargrove indicated that, based on additional information he had received, he was
interested in exploring a shared funding approach in which both the County and the Town of
Chase City would contribute toward the theater’s continued restoration and completion.
Mrs. Blackwell expressed her continued support for the Mecca Theater’s full request.
Mr. Spence recommended that the funding request for the Mecca Theater be referred back to the
appropriate committee for further review and discussion. He suggested that additional research
and information gathering could help address questions that had been raised during the Board's
discussion and allow the committee to evaluate the matter more thoroughly before returning to
the Board with a recommendation for consideration.
16

19

Mr. Gottschalk advised the Board that funding for the Mecca Theater project could be
considered at a later date through the County’s reserve funds if the Board wished to continue
discussions regarding potential support. He explained that the Board could either amend the
budget immediately to allocate funding or defer the matter for future consideration without
affecting the adoption of the overall budget. Gottschalk also noted that any future funding award
could include specific conditions, such as requiring financial participation from the Town of
Chase City or its Industrial Development Authority, and emphasized that the Board had
flexibility in determining both the timing and conditions of any potential contribution.
Mr. Jennings stated that the County had already made a substantial contribution of $170,000 to
the Mecca Theater project in the previous year and suggested that the Town of Chase City should
also participate financially in the effort. While expressing support for worthwhile community
projects, he emphasized the Board’s responsibility to remain accountable to taxpayers and
carefully manage County funds. Mr. Jennings noted that the Budget Committee had
recommended no additional funding at this time and indicated that the Board could consider
future support in later years, but he believed the County's current level of assistance was
sufficient for now.
Mr. Brankley stated that while he did not oppose the Mecca Theater project, he believed the
County should prioritize essential infrastructure needs, particularly water and sewer systems in
Chase City and other towns. He noted that reliable public utilities directly affect residents on a
daily basis and should take precedence over additional funding for the theater project. Mr.
Brankley referenced the Board’s previous budget discussions and expressed support for
maintaining the committee’s recommendation not to allocate additional funding at this time.
Mr. Hargrove requested that the Budget and Finance Committee meet to reconsider funds for the
Mecca. Mr. Gottschalk noted that the Budget and Finance Committee would likely have to meet
once Virginia’s Budget was adopted, in case any local amendments would need to be made to
react to items enacted by the Commonwealth. He, therefore, suggested that the Committee would
be best positioned if it waited to meet until after such time as the General Assembly approved a
Budget.
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Budget
and Finance Committee reconvene at some point subsequent to the adoption of the budget of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley,
Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Actions
Mr. Gottschalk explained that the Commonwealth of Virginia approved a 2% bonus for
Commonwealth employees and Commonwealth-supported local employees as part of
amendments to the current fiscal year budget. Because only certain County employees qualify
under the Commonwealth-supported category, implementing the bonus solely for those
employees would create disparities within departments and across the workforce. To promote
fairness and consistency, County administration recommended extending the 2% bonus to all
17

20

County employees, including Social Services staff, with the County funding the difference
between the contribution from the Commonwealth and the total cost. Mr. Gottschalk noted that
Virginia law requires such a bonus to be authorized by ordinance, requiring public advertisement
and Board action at the June meeting. He also clarified that school employees had already
received the Commonwealth-funded bonus through School Board action and were not included
in the County’s proposed ordinance.

Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Board of
Supervisors hereby appropriate $39,557, with revenues from the Virginia Compensation Board
estimated accordingly, to the General Fund (#100) of the County’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
for additional records digitization for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. James Jennings, Andy
Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell,
Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer $10,000
from Multi-Purpose to Regional Memberships within the General Fund (#100) of the County’s
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for a supplemental grant to the Tri County Community Action
Agency for roof replacement. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley,
Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Actions
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27
Tax Ordinance as follows. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley,
Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tax Ordinance
Whereas, pursuant to § 15.2 - 2503 of the Code of Virginia , Mecklenburg County must adopt a
budget and enact tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 prior to July 1, 2026 and
Whereas, pursuant to § 58.1 - 3001 of the Code of Virginia , Mecklenburg County must fix tax
rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 prior to the end of June.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA THAT:
1. For Tax Year 2026-27, which shall be defined as the period that commences with July 1, 2026,
and concludes with June 30, 2027, there shall hereby be levied and collected for general
purposes, on taxes subject to annual adjustment by the Board of Supervisors:
a) A tax of $0.31 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation on all real estate in Mecklenburg
County.

18

21

b) A tax of $3.26 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation on all taxable tangible personal
property subject to the general classification of tangible personal property pursuant to § 58.1 3503 of the Code of Virginia and subject to any other classifications of tangible personal
property pursuant to § 58.1 – 3506 of the Code of Virginia previously established by the Board
of Supervisors, except for those classifications set forth in the sub-paragraph below, that is
located within Mecklenburg County on the first day of July, 2026, except there shall be no tax
levied upon household goods and personal effects.
(1) The classification of vehicles, as set forth by § 58.1 – 3506(A)(48) of the Code of Virginia, is
hereby established as a separate classification of personal property. Pursuant to the provisions of
§ 58.1 – 3506(B) of the Code of Virginia and acting under the authority granted by the second
enactment of Chapters 30 and 578 of the 2022 Virginia Acts of Assembly, as amended and
extended by the second enactment of Chapters 660 and 665 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of
Assembly, the Board of Supervisors hereby establishes and sets a tax rate of $2.46 per every
$100.00 of assessed valuation, to be applied to such vehicles that are principally or normally
garaged or parked within Mecklenburg County.
(2) The classification of volunteer emergency medical services and volunteer fire departments
vehicles, as set forth by § 58.1-3506(A)(15) of the Code of Virginia, is hereby established as a
separate classification of personal property. One motor vehicle titled in the name of the volunteer
or leased in the name of the volunteer and the terms of the lease obligate the lessor to pay
personal property tax, is eligible for inclusion within this separate classification of property
provided that the volunteer meets the definition of “emergency medical services personnel” in §
32.1-111.1 of the Code of Virginia or is a regular volunteer fire department member. A regular
member is defined as a member who has been certified by their department as attending the
minimum number of calls established by the department to constitute active membership. The
volunteer shall furnish to the chief of the department, or, in absence of a chief, another such
official duly designated by the department’s governing body to be temporarily in charge of daily
operations, a completed application. The application shall be made on a form provided to the
chief of the department by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The vehicle being applied for
separate classification must be identified by the chief, or the designated temporary official, as
being regularly used for response to calls for emergency service. The chief, or the designated
temporary official, of such department shall, through one submission, submit to the
Commissioner of the Revenue each approved application no later than July 31 of each year.
Should an application be submitted after July 31 of each year, or no application is submitted at
all, no exemption will be granted to the volunteer with a late or no application for that fiscal year.
To be eligible, the vehicle owned by the volunteer as of July 1 of each year that is being applied
for inclusion within this separate tax classification shall have no delinquent tax assessed against
it and there be no delinquent tax assessed against the owner of said vehicle upon any vehicle or
other personal property registered in the name of such owner.
Pursuant to the provisions of § 58.1-3506(B) of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Supervisors
hereby establishes and sets a tax rate of $0.10 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation, to be
applied to such volunteer EMS and volunteer fire department member vehicle that is located
within Mecklenburg County. For any eligible vehicle, the provisions of this paragraph shall
prevail when in conflict with the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) and the rate sent forth in this
19

22

paragraph shall supersede the rate for vehicle personal property established in sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The classification of computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center, as set forth by
§ 58.1 – 3506(A)(43) of the Code of Virginia, is hereby established as a separate classification of
personal property. For the purposes of taxation within this classification, the definition of “data
center” shall be the same as the definition contained within § 58.1 – 3506(A)(43) of the Code of
Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of § 58.1 – 3506(B) of the Code of Virginia, the Board of
Supervisors hereby establishes and sets a tax rate of $0.66 per every $100.00 of assessed
valuation, to be applied to such computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center that
are located within Mecklenburg County.
c) A tax of $0.66 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation on machinery and tools, except for the
classification set forth in the sub-paragraph below, that are located within Mecklenburg County
on the first day of July, 2026.
(1) Pursuant to the authority provided by § 58.1 – 3008 of the Code of Virginia, the tax on the
classification of machinery and tools established by § 58.1 – 3508(A) of the Code of Virginia
shall be set at the rate of one millionth of one cent ($0.000001) per every $100.00 of assessed
valuation for such machinery and tools with a permanent physical base of operations in
Mecklenburg County as of the date specified in enactment six of this ordinance, provided that the
registered owner of the qualifying equipment is subject to the Commonwealth’s Forest Products
Tax, and demonstrates evidence of such obligation to the Commissioner of the Revenue. The
machinery and tools assessed under this section shall not include any “truck”, “tractor truck”,
“semitrailer” or “trailer”, as such term is defined by § 46.2 – 100 of the Code of Virginia, any
“logtrailer”, as such term is defined by § 46.1-1159 of the Code of Virginia, or any other property
that is assessed and taxed as personal property.
d) A tax of $0.72 per every $100.00 of merchant’s capital held by any merchant that operates in
Mecklenburg County on the first day of July, 2026.
e) A tax of $0.31 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation on real property; a tax of $3.26 per
every $100.00 of assessed valuation upon personal property except for any personal property that
may be similar to those items of personal property in the classification established by Enactment
Clause (1)(b)(1) of this ordinance, as any such property shall have a rate of $2.46 per every
$100.00 of assessed valuation; and a tax of $.72 per every $100.00 of merchant’s capital, for all
real property; personal property; and merchant’s capital held by any public service corporation
within Mecklenburg County on the first day of July, 2026.
f) A tax of $0.31 per every $100.00 of assessed valuation on mobile homes located within
Mecklenburg County on the first day of July, 2026.
g) A tax of $0.80 per every $100.00 upon the net capital of any bank located in Mecklenburg
County outside the corporate limits of any town on the first day of July, 2026.
2. In accordance with Section 66 – 1 of the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances, all taxes
levied by Mecklenburg County through the enactment of this ordinance shall be payable in two
20

23

equal installments, the first of which shall be due on December 5, 2026, and the second, which
shall be due on June 5, 2027.
3. In addition to the prior repeals of Sections 6-2 and 6-3 of Chapter 6 of the Mecklenburg
County Ordinances, Chapter 22 of the Mecklenburg County Ordinances in its entirety, Division 3
of Article III of Chapter 66 (Sections 66 –101 through 105) of the Mecklenburg County Code of
Ordinances, and Article II of Chapter 70 (Sections 70-31 through 37) of the Mecklenburg County
Ordinances, Section 50 -67 of the Mecklenburg County Ordinances is also hereby repealed. No
license fees shall be hereafter charged by the County on activities previously enumerated in any
of these said locations of the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances. All fees previously
charged on such activities that remain owed and unpaid by any taxpayer as of June 30, 2026 shall
continue to be valid obligations of the taxpayer. Such owed and unpaid obligations shall remain
subject to collection activities, which shall include the assessment of any additional penalties and
interest that may by law be levied for non or late payment.
4. The taxes and rates set out in this ordinance shall not be construed as to be an exhaustive list
of all taxes imposed by Mecklenburg County. Certain levies on activities subject to taxation
pursuant to authority granted to the County through the Code of Virginia are governed by standalone sections of the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances and are not subject to annual
adjustments. In such cases, with the exception of those repealed by enactment clause number
three of this ordinance, the rate directly fixed in County Code shall govern. The omission of such
taxes from this ordinance shall not be construed as to supersede, abrogate, or remove the fixed
County tax or to substitute a rate of zero upon such activities.
5.Pursuant to the second enactment of Chapter 713 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly, all tax
bills, charges, and other account balances owed to Mecklenburg County may be rounded to
the nearest five-cent increment. All sums that are less than five cents shall be written off by the
Mecklenburg County Treasurer or by any other collector of payments, fees, or charges for
services in the employ, directly or by contract, of Mecklenburg County. This provision shall
expire on June 30, 2027.
6. Should any part of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections and enactment clauses contained
within this ordinance.
7. The provisions of this ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2026.
8. The provisions of the third, fourth, and sixth enactments of this ordinance shall have no
expiration date.
Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27
Budget Ordinance as follows. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley,
Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Ordinance

21

24

Whereas, pursuant to § 15.2 - 2503 of the Code of Virginia, Mecklenburg County must adopt a
budget and enact tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26 prior to July 1, 2026;
Whereas, prior to the adoption of said budget, the County must place a synopsis of the budget in
a newspaper of general circulation and must hold a public hearing;
Whereas, the ad was placed in the Mecklenburg Sun on April 8, 2026 and the public hearing was
held at the Board Room of the Goode Bank Building in Boydton on April 23, 2026 at which
there were no speakers; and
Whereas, on April 28, 2026 the Budget and Finance Committee of the Mecklenburg County
Board of Supervisors voted to recommend the budget for adoption by the full Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA THAT:
1. $306,220,081, which consists of $230,060,444 in operations and $76,159,637 in inter-fund
transfers, are hereby appropriated for County governmental activities in the Fiscal Year that
commences on July 1, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-27). The appropriations shall be allocated by fund,
department, and object code as displayed within the Budget Document, which is hereby
incorporated by reference in this ordinance.
2. A summary of expenditures for the fiscal year is set out in Attachment A. The distribution of
funds and departments shown in Attachment A shall constitute the legal appropriation units for
Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. A summary of estimated revenues by fund and general source is set out in Attachment B.
Attachment B shall constitute the estimated resources available to support appropriations within
Fiscal Year 2026-27.
4. Funds for school purposes shall be appropriated on a categorical basis and shall align to the
classifications as set forth by § 22.1 – 115 of the Code of Virginia . Fund numbers 241, 242, and
243 shall be managed by the Mecklenburg County School Board. This authority shall include the
power to order and approve all such expenditures that may be made from these funds. Fund
numbers 108 and 240 shall be jointly administered by the County and the Mecklenburg County
Public Schools. Fund number 115 shall be under the direction of County Administration.
5. Funds to provide public assistance and social services shall be appropriated pursuant to the
provisions of § 63.2 – 400 of the Code of Virginia. Accordingly, fund number 201 shall be
managed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Social Services. This authority shall include the
power to order and approve all such expenditures that may be made from this fund. The Board of
Social Services shall also administer fund number 701.
6. Within each fund, appropriation units shall be governed and controlled on an aggregate basis
by department. Funds may be transferred within a department, between departments within a
fund, or between funds, as necessary, by County Administration to ensure governmental
22

25

operations.
7. All balances of appropriations, as enacted by this ordinance, within each fund aside from the
General Fund not expended at the end of the fiscal year, and any revenue realized above the
revenue estimates included herein this Budget, are hereby declared to be lapsed into the fund
balance of the respective funds and shall be considered available for reappropriation within said
fund by the Board in subsequent years. For balances left in the General Fund at the end of the
fiscal year and for revenue realized above the revenue estimates included herein this Budget, the
County Administrator is authorized to either assign such amounts to the Fund Balance of the
General Fund or to transfer and deposit such amounts into other funds, as is deemed necessary
by the County Administrator to advance County operations. All assignments or transfers made by
the County Administrator pursuant to this authority shall be reported to the Board after the
conclusion of the accrual period and, if further available funds are identified, after the
completion of the County audit.
8. Adoption of this Budget Ordinance shall constitute modification of the County Pay Plan, as
enacted by the Board in Fiscal Year 2025-26, by an average increase of three percent on all
classification minimums. All incumbent County employees active as of the adoption of this
Budget shall be entitled to a six percent pay increase, beginning with the first payroll of July
2026, provided that each employee submits a satisfactory 2026-27 Employee Goals form.
9. The employer contribution to a Health Savings Account for any employee enrolled in a highdeductible health insurance plan shall be increased to eighty dollars per payroll period during
which the employee is enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan for employees who
select individual coverage and one hundred and sixty dollars per payroll period during which the
employee is enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan for those employees who select
employee plus one or family coverage.
10. A new section shall be added to the Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances, numbered 664 and titled, “Tourism Zone”. The text of this section 66-4 shall be as follows:
Sec. 66-4 – Tourism Zone
(a) Pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 38 of the Code of Virginia (Section 58.1 – 3851 et seq.), a
tourism zone is hereby created within Mecklenburg County. The tourism zone shall be
designated as the Mecklenburg County Tourism Zone. The boundaries of this tourism zone shall
encompass the entire County and the tourism zone shall apply to all parcels in the County except
for those parcels classified as any form of residential, as set forth in the County’s Zoning
Ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 15.2 – 2280 of the Code of Virginia.
(b) The administrator for the Mecklenburg County Tourism Zone shall be the County
Administrator or their designee.
(c) Any qualifying tourism business established in the Mecklenburg County Tourism Zone shall
be eligible for a grant from the Mecklenburg County Industrial Development Authority’s
Tourism Development Fund provided that all qualifying tourism businesses shall follow any
23

26

regulations set forth by the Industrial Development Authority upon the content of applications to
the Fund and shall adhere to any necessary qualifications that may be established by the
Industrial Development Authority. Such qualifications may include the creation of a minimum
investment threshold. The Tourism Development Fund shall be deemed an “incentive” in
accordance with the provisions of Section 58.1 – 3851.C.iv. of the Code of Virginia.
(d) For the purposes of this section, a qualifying tourism business is defined as:
a. An accommodation provider, as such term is defined in Section 66 – 3 of the Code of
Ordinances.
b. A convention, event, or group meeting facility, if such facility is independent of an
accommodation provider.
c. A historic or cultural site or other experiential or educational tourism location. This may
include theaters, museums, or displays of art.
d. An artisan studio or workshop.
e. A farmers’ market, farm stand, “Pick Your Own”, or other agritourism location
f. An outdoor or indoor recreation or athletic facility.
g. Activities that support water-based recreation.
h. A retail establishment, including clothing and recreation outfitters.
i. A food establishment.
j. A craft brewery, cidery, distillery, or winery.
k. Any other business type that the Industrial Development Authority deems as substantially
similar to the business types or provides substantially similar amenities to those listed above.
(e) The Industrial Development Authority may devise a scoring matrix to assist in making grant
awards, including the establishment of a minimum score to receive disbursement from the
Tourism Development Fund. The Industrial Development Authority is not required to issue any
awards if there are no applicants that achieve the minimum score in any given fiscal year.
(f) All awards issued from the Tourism Development Fund shall require the development of a
performance grant between the Industrial Development Authority and the qualifying tourism
business.
(g) The Mecklenburg County Tourism Zone shall not provide a qualifying tourism business with
any other incentive that may be authorized for counties to provide through Section 58.1 – 3851
of the Code of Virginia. A qualifying tourism business located in the Mecklenburg County
24

27

Tourism Zone may be eligible to receive the entitlement authorized by Sections 58.1 – 3851.1,
58.1 – 3851.2, or 58.1 – 3851.3 of the Code of Virginia should such qualifying tourism business
meet the thresholds established within those Sections. In furtherance of this entitlement, the
Tourism Zone Administrator is hereby authorized to participate in the Virginia Tourism
Development Financing Program or any successor program within the Virginia Tourism
Corporation.
11. To expedite the delivery of major replacement vehicles approved in the Capital Improvement
Plan, the County Administrator and the Director of the Landfill, and the County Administrator
and the Director of Emergency Services, are hereby authorized to place orders to construct these
vehicles prior to the start of the new fiscal year, provided that reasonable advance notice of the
intent to order, the invoice price, and the specifications of the vehicles are provided for
informational purposes to the members of the Landfill and Emergency Services committees.
12. The two prior Economic Incentive Grant Agreements by and among the County, the Town of
South Hill, and the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of South Hill are hereby
terminated as of June 30, 2026, and such agreements shall have no force and effect for any taxes
levied beginning with County Tax Year 2026-2027. To effectuate this outcome, the County
Administrator is authorized prior to June 30, 2026, to execute a termination agreement or any
modification or amendment to the prior Agreement that has the purpose of dissolving those
Agreements pursuant to the terms contained therein with the Town of South Hill and the
Industrial Development Authority of the Town of South Hill. The current Agreements shall
remain in effect for the rest of Fiscal Year 2025-26, inclusive of any tax payment due to the
County on June 5, 2026 from the owners of any parcel of real property set out within these
Agreements, and shall govern the distribution of taxes paid to the County on all property and
improvements subject to taxation within County Tax Year 2025-26 that are located on any parcel
of real property set out in said Agreements. For the purposes of this enactment, “the rest of Fiscal
Year 2025-26” shall include the accrual period for any revenues received or expenditures made
by the County pursuant to the terms of these Agreements as they were in effect for County Tax
Year 2025-26.
13. Should any part of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections and enactment clauses contained
within this ordinance.
14. The provisions of this ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2026, except for the eleventh
and twelfth enactments of this ordinance, which shall be effective immediately.
15. The provisions of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth enactments of this
ordinance shall have no expiration date.

25

28

26

29

27

30

28

31

Upon motion of James Jennings, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Capital
Improvement Plan Fiscal Years 2027-2032 as follows. James Jennings, Andy Hargrove, Claudia
Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt,
Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.

29

32

M)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS

M.1)

April 28, 2026
May 11, 2026

A meeting of the Personnel Committee was held in and for the County of Mecklenburg on April
28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room of the Goode Bank Building.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Blackwell. Members present: Brenda Blackwell,
Chair, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner Also present: Jim Jennings, Dennis
Spence, Andy Hargrove, David Brankley, Kirk Gravitt, Margaret Peebles, Employee Relations
Consultant
C)

Closed
Session
§ 2.2-3711. Closed meetings authorized for certain limited purposes.

Upon motion of Mr. Tanner, the Board voted unanimously to convene closed session pursuant to
§ 2.2-3711. A.1 of the Code of Virginia -discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective
candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any
public body. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'.
D)

Open Session

Upon motion of Mrs. Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open
Session. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'.
E)

Adopt Certification Resolution

Upon motion of Mr. Wilkinson, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following
30

33

Certification Resolution. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner
voted 'aye'.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
WHEREAS, the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors convened a Closed Session on this
date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provision of the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors that such Closed Session was conducted in
conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors
hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, (i) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the
Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business
matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or
considered by the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors. Upon motion made by Mr.
Tanner, the Committee unanimously approved recommending salary increases for the County
Administrator and Assistant County Administrator, in amounts established by the Committee,
effective July 1, 2026.
Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned.

A meeting of the Personnel Committee was held in and for the County of Mecklenburg on May
11, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room of the Goode Bank Building.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Blackwell.
Members present: Brenda Blackwell, Chair, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner
Also present: Jim Jennings, Dennis Spence, Andy Hargrove, David Brankley, Kirk Gravitt,
Margaret Peebles, Employee Relations Consultant

C)

Closed Session
§ 2.2-3711. Closed meetings authorized for certain limited purposes.

Upon motion of Mrs. Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to convene closed session pursuant to
§ 2.2-3711. A.1 of the Code of Virginia -discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective
candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion,
salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any
31

34

public body. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'

D)

Open Session

Upon motion of Mr. Wilkinson, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open
Session. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'.

E)

Adopt Certification Resolution

Upon motion of Mr. Tanner, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following Certification
Resolution. Brenda Blackwell, Claudia Lundy, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner voted 'aye'.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
WHEREAS, the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors convened a Closed Session on this
date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provision of the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors that such Closed Session was conducted in
conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors
hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, (i) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the
Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business
matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or
considered by the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

N)

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

N.1)

Staff Reports

Mr. Gottschalk introduced Ryan Crutchfield as Mecklenburg County’s new Deputy Director of
Emergency Services. He explained that Crutchfield is currently assisting with the transition and
will officially assume the position on July 1 following the retirement of Debbie Osborne at the
32

35

end of the fiscal year. Mr. Gottschalk noted that Crutchfield has extensive experience in
emergency services, including many years of service in Dinwiddie County, and welcomed him
back to Mecklenburg County in his new leadership role.
N.2)

Deed of Easement to Town of South Hill

Deed of Easement - Plank Sewer-Mecklenburg County VA.pdf
Mr. Gottschalk presented a request from the Town of South Hill for a utility easement on
County-owned property located west of South Hill Elementary School. He explained that the
Town operates a wastewater pump station on the property and needs to upgrade and maintain the
facility to support a proposed residential development on adjacent land. Gottschalk noted that the
easement would allow the Town access for construction, operation, and future maintenance of
the pump station and recommended granting the easement without compensation due to the
cooperative nature of the project between the County and the Town.
Upon motion of Claudia Lundy, the Board voted unanimously to approve. James Jennings, Andy
Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda Blackwell,
Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
O)

CONSENT CALENDAR

O.1)

March Balances & Revenues and April Expenditures

Upon motion of Andy Hargrove, the Board voted unanimously to approve. James Jennings,
Andy Hargrove, Claudia Lundy, David Brankley, Sterling Wilkinson, Tom Tanner, Brenda
Blackwell, Kirk Gravitt, Dennis Spence voted 'aye'.
P)

BOARD MEMBER MATTERS

Mr. Brankley welcomed Ryan Crutchfield as the County’s new Deputy Director of Emergency
Services and expressed confidence in his addition to the team. He also addressed concerns raised
by residents regarding property reassessments, noting that while many assessments increased, the
Board reduced the tax rate to help offset the impact. Mr. Brankley reflected on the County’s
investments in schools, public safety facilities, and support for fire and rescue services,
emphasizing that these improvements have been achieved while maintaining relatively low tax
rates. He highlighted the significant role that economic development, including revenue
generated by major employers, has played in allowing the County to fund essential projects and
services, and encouraged residents to consider the broader financial context when evaluating tax
and budget decisions.
Mr. Wilkinson expressed appreciation for the County’s economic development successes, noting
that many of the County’s accomplishments and financial stability would not be possible without
those investments. He voiced support for moving forward with the Public Safety Building project
and thanked staff for conducting due diligence on Kenbridge Construction, expressing
confidence in the quality of the project. Mr. Wilkinson also recognized National Police Week,
33

36

commending the County’s law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel for their
service and dedication. He concluded by welcoming Ryan Crutchfield as the new Deputy
Director of Emergency Services, stating that he would be a valuable asset to the County.
Ms. Blackwell expressed appreciation for the work of Mecklenburg County’s law enforcement
personnel and County administration. She specifically commended County Administrator Alex
Gottschalk, and Deputy County Administrator Judy Sheffield. She thanked Jenny Whittemore
for providing the Board with the information and support needed to make informed decisions.
Ms. Blackwell noted that Mecklenburg County continues to make positive progress and
expressed hope that the Board would remain focused on serving the best interests of County
residents.
Mr. Gravitt emphasized the importance of understanding the condition and future needs of
municipal infrastructure when making budget decisions. He suggested that the County work
more closely with its towns to assess the status of water, sewer, and other critical infrastructure
systems so the Board can make more informed funding decisions and better prioritize future
investments. Mr. Gravitt also reiterated his support for preserving the County’s rural character,
noting that open spaces, natural landscapes, and a slower pace of life are valuable assets that
contribute to residents’ quality of life and distinguish Mecklenburg County from more urbanized
areas. He encouraged the Board to consider the long-term impact of growth and development
decisions on future generations and the County’s rural identity.
Mr. Spence extended belated Mother's Day wishes and recognized the important role mothers
play in families and communities. He also emphasized the importance of respecting and
upholding the Constitution as a guiding framework for government and public service.
Additionally, Mr. Spence expressed appreciation for law enforcement personnel and all County
employees, thanking them for their dedication and contributions to the services that enable
Mecklenburg County to operate effectively and serve its residents.
Mrs. Lundy thanked Mr. Newell for his land for the new La Crosse School project and reported
that construction remains on schedule for timely completion. She expressed support for moving
forward with the Public Safety Building project, noting that it has been needed for many years.
Mrs. Lundy also commended County staff, particularly Mr. Gottschalk and his team, for their
work in preparing the budget and noted that residents she had spoken with were appreciative of
the reduced tax rate. She concluded by announcing that the Joint Education Committee would
meet in July and that details regarding the date, time, and location would be distributed soon.
Mr. Jennings expressed appreciation for the Board’s ability to work collaboratively despite
differing viewpoints and emphasized the importance of reaching consensus for the benefit of the
County. He encouraged the Mecca Theater Foundation to continue seeking support from the
Town of Chase City while leaving open the possibility of future County assistance. Mr. Jennings
also raised concerns about the severe drought conditions affecting the region, noting that it is
among the worst he has experienced in decades of farming and warning of potential impacts on
crop production. He concluded by publicly apologizing to Supervisor Blackwell for previously
overlooking her vote during a Budget and Finance Committee discussion and acknowledged the
challenges of managing multiple responsibilities during Board meetings.
34

37

Mr. Tanner recognized National Police Week and expressed appreciation for the service of law
enforcement officers and County employees. He thanked Supervisor Lundy for her efforts
related to the La Crosse School project and voiced support for both the school and the new
Public Safety Building. Mr. Tanner welcomed Ryan Crutchfield as the County’s new Deputy
Director of Emergency Services and noted his value to the community. He also provided an
update on the Bracey Convenience Center, stating that the project is nearing completion and
encouraging staff to consider operational accommodations during the summer season to better
serve residents and lake visitors. Additionally, Mr. Tanner supported exploring a Countywide
infrastructure assessment for the towns to better understand future needs and aid long-term
planning. He concluded by noting that residents with questions regarding property assessments
should contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office for assistance and information.
Q)

ADJOURNMENT

________________________________
Chairman
________________________________
Clerk

35

38

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Application by Eddie Gary to rezone from Agricultural to Industrial for a boat and RV storage
business. (Election District 1)
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Information from Committee or Commission:
Action of the Planning Commission
Upon motion of Jerome Watson and seconded by Randy Crocker, the Commission voted to
approve Eddie Gary to rezone from agricultural to industrial for a boat and RV covered storage
business, with the following conditions/recommendations:
1. It will not be detrimental to the public welfare.
2. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons or the neighborhood of the
proposed use.
3. The applicant will meet VDOT requirements.
4. The rezoning of the property from AG to M-1 would offer more opportunities for a business
to be located on the property.
David Brankley, Jerome Watson, Randy Crocker, Mark Warren, Debra Crowder, Derperdine
Webster, Deloris Simmons, and Reginald Arrington voted 'aye'. Charles P Reamy voted 'no'.

Attachments:
Ed_Gary_rezone_application.pdf
2026-_staff_report-eddie_gary_rezone.pdf
ED_Gary_GIS.pdf
VDOT_report_for_Eddie_Gary_and_Julia_Boone_Rezoning.pdf

39

40

41

42

43

Staff Report to the Planning Commission

Case Number:_____________

Meeting Date: April 16, 2026

Noblin Farm Rezone

Owner

Property Location

Public Comment:

Ed Gray

Map # 167000-03—G

Applicant

PRN 10084

Notices were mailed
to adjacent property
owners

Ed Gray

Applicant Request

Project Planner

Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to
Industrial (M-1) for Boat and RV
Storage

Lucky Carson
Date 2/23/2026

44

Zoning Map

Zoning – Existing

Zoning - Proposed

45

Project Analysis
Project Description
The proposed rezoning would facilitate the development of a boat and RV Storage facility.

Project Context
The neighboring property to the west is currently a boat storage and repair business. South
of the site is an industrially zoned property. The upcoming adoption of a new zoning
ordinance proposed to zone the adjoining property to the west Industrial based on its
existing use.
North
East
South
West

Future Land Use
R
RC
RC
RC

Zoning
R2
AG
M1
AG

Surrounding Use
Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
Industrial
Commercial

Staff Summary
The site is currently vacant. The adjoining property has an existing use that would be similar
to what the applicant is proposing. There is industrial zoning across the street. The new
zoning ordinance proposed industrial zoning around the site.

Recommendation of Approval
1. It will not be detrimental to the public welfare.
2. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons or the neighborhood of the
proposed use.
3. The applicant will meet VDOT requirements.
4. The rezoning of the property from AG to M-1 would offer more opportunities for a
business to be located on the property.

46

Recommendation of Denial
1. There make be increased traffic on the road leading into the site.

Recommendation to Defer
1. To allow the planning commission more time to visit the area of the proposed site.
2. To provide the planning commission with time to consider comments made by the public
and incorporate such comments into conditions that may be applied to the proposed use
of the site.

47

48

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner

1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 786-2701
Fax: (804) 786-2940

March 23, 2026
Mr. Lucky Carson
Planning Administrator – Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307
Boydton, VA, 23917
SUBJECT:

Eddie Gary and Julia Boone Rezoning
Rt. 722 Noblin Farm Road and Sawmill Road (Private)

Dear Mr. Carson:
The Virginia Department of Transportation, Southern Region Land Development Office has
reviewed the application to rezone received at the South Hill Residency on 2-23-26 and offers
the following for the County’s use:
1.

Rt. 722 Noblin Farm Road has a functional classification of major collector, an average
annual daily traffic (AADT) volume of 580 vehicles per day (VPD), and a posted speed
limit of 45 MPH. Sawmill Road is a private road.

2.

The application did not include a preliminary layout plan, trip generation numbers or
numbers of proposed boat and RV storage areas for VDOT to estimate the number of
trips the use will generate. A commercial entrance will be required to provide access
from Rt. 722 Noblin Farm Road. The existing connection of Saw Mill Road would need
to be updated to VDOT commercial entrance standards to provide access to the parcel
from Sawmill Road.

3.

Commercial entrances are subject to Appendix F, Access Management Design Standards
for Entrances and Intersections in the Road Design Manual. Full access entrances on a
major collector with a 45 MPH speed limit must be 335’ from other commercial
intersections or entrances. Partial access entrances must be located 250’ from other
commercial entrances or intersections. A layout plan was not provided for VDOT to
verify whether the proposed entrances would meet VDOT’s spacing standards. If the
entrances do not meet the required spacing standards, an exception from the Access
Management spacing standards can be requested.

49

Mr. Lucky Caron
March 23, 2026
Page 2 of 2

4.

Commercial entrances along highways with shoulders need to comply with figure 4-9 in
Appendix F of the Road Design Manual. Commercial entrances along highways with
shoulders require a 12’ setback from the edge of pavement with 4 to 1 tapers.

5.

Turn lane warrant analyses were not included with the zoning application. Turn lanes
will be required if warranted.

6.

VDOT reserves the right to provide additional comments during the site plan stage of the
project.

7.

VDOT has no objection to the proposed rezoning.

Please contact me at 804-431-3607 or [email protected] with any questions. Send
all correspondence to VDOT South Hill Residency, 1013 W. Atlantic St., South Hill, VA 23970.
Sincerely,

Paul F. Hinson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer/Land Use
Cc:

Brad Rogers, VDOT
Kevin Smith, VDOT
John Legg, VDOT
Eddie Gary

WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
50

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Application by Henry Wilson for a Special Exception Permit to construct 9 additional
recreational vehicle sites. (Election District 6)
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Information from Committee or Commission:
Action of the Planning Commission:
Upon the motion of Mark Warren and seconded by Randy Crocker, the Commission voted
unanimously to approve Mr. Wilson for a special exemption to construct 9 additional sites to
an existing RV park with the following recommendations/conditions:
1. The owner shall submit an erosion and sediment control plan for approval prior to
construction.
2. The owner shall post a bond for all infrastructure construction, including erosion and
sediment control.
3. Any area that is visible to the public shall be screened with a privacy fence.
4. No accessory structures shall be constructed on the individual sites.
5. The owner shall meet all VDOT requirements within the Access Management Design
Standard Regulations.
6. No site shall be offered for sale.
7. No site shall be leased as a permanent site to any individual.
8. The owner of the site shall provide rental records with lot numbers to the Zoning
Administrator yearly.
9. All sites shall be permanently numbered and visible from the road.
10. The owner will be responsible for obtaining the county land permit prior to construction.
11. The owner shall submit a landscaping plan to the Zoning Director for approval.
12. All recreational vehicles shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) feet clearance between them.
Attachments:
Henry_Wilson_application.pdf
2026-_staff_report-henry_wilson_9_sites.pdf

51

Henry_Wilson_GIS.pdf
additional_information__for_Henry_wilson.pdf
4-2326_Special_Exception_for_9_Additional_RV_Lots__Rt._4_Buggs_Island_Road__VDOT_comments.pdf

52

53

54

55

Staff Report to the Planning Commission

Case Number: ZP-26-0154

Meeting Date: May 21, 2026

Buggs Island SEP

Owner: Henry Wilson

Applicant: Henry
Wilson
Project Planner
Lucky Carson

Property Location: 197000-A-017

Public Comment:

PRN: 18492

Notices were mailed
to adjacent property
owners

Applicant Request: 18 additional
campers/RV sites where 10 have
already been approved

Date: March 27, 2026

56

Zoning Map

Zoning – Existing

57

Project Analysis
Project Description
The applicant requests 9 additional campers/RV sites. On November 9, 2023, the Board of
Supervisors approved 10 camper/RV sites.

Project Context

North
East
South
West

Future Land Use
AG
AG
AG
AG

Zoning
AG
AG
AG
AG

Surrounding Use
Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural/ Single Family Home
Agricultural

Staff Summary
The site is primarily open space. The applicant currently has 10 camper/RV sites on his
property. The applicant owns over 110 acres and is proposing to use only 1 for this project.

Conditions
1. The owner shall submit an erosion and sediment control plan for approval prior to
construction.
2. The owner shall post a bond for all infrastructure construction to include the erosion
and sediment control.
3. Any area that is visible to the public shall be screened with a privacy fence.
4. No accessory structures shall be constructed on the individual sites.
5. The owner shall meet all VDOT requirements within their Access Management
Design Standard Regulations.
6. No site shall be offered for sale.
7. No site shall be leased as a permanent site to any individual.
8. The owner of the site shall provide rental records with lot numbers to the Zoning
Administrator yearly.

58

9. All sites shall be permanently numbered and visible from the road.
10. The owner will be responsible for obtaining the county land permit prior to
construction.
11. The owner shall submit a landscaping plan to the Zoning Director for approval.
12. All recreational vehicles shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) feet clearance
between them.
13. All roads shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet wide, and the radius of a cul-de-sac
shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet and roads shall be graveled. The gravel
placement on the road shall consist of a base of two (2) inches of railroad rock and
four (4) inches of crush and run.
14. The owner shall be responsible for contacting the Zoning Administrator for road
inspections as follows:
a. After grading of the road.
b. After the two (2) inches of railroad rock has been spread.
c. After the four (4) inches of crush and run has been spread.
15. The owner will be responsible for maintaining the road in safe and passable manner.
16. Any mud, debris, or damage to any roadway shall be removed and repaired by the
owner immediately.
17. The permittee shall not use the property in any manner that creates a nuisance or
disrupts nearby property owners in their enjoyment of their property.
18. Each site shall be at least 25 feet wide and a total of 2,000 square feet.
19. Park rules shall be posted at the entrance and enforced by the owner.
20. No space will be allowed to obtain their own address or mailbox.
21. The owner shall enforce quiet hours for the park from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, to
ensure excessive noise, amplified music, or other disturbances cannot be heard
outside the perimeters of the user’s campsite.
22. The owner or his/her designee shall be readily available to ensure park rules are not
violated and respond to any concerns from RV park renters or neighbors. The owner
or designee contact information shall be posted at the RV park entrance and
provided to the Mecklenburg County 911 Dispatch Center.
23. A map of the RV park with identifying lot numbers shall be provided to the
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Department, Palmer Springs Fire Department,
Southside Rescue Squad, and the Mecklenburg County Zoning Office prior to
commencing operations.
24. The use of generators in the park is prohibited, unless for unforeseen circumstances
of power outage.
25. Commercial garbage from the park shall be disposed of at the Southside Regional
Landfill.

59

26. The use of any county collections centers for disposal is prohibited.
27. All lighting should be installed so as not to disturb the surrounding property owners
or in the roadway.
28. No decks or porches shall be built on any site.
29. The owner is responsible for the appearance of the site, including litter pick-up and
other orderly site appearance.
30. The owner shall obtain and maintain an adequate amount of liability insurance to
cover operations of the RV park. Nothing herein shall prevent the owner from
obtaining additional liability insurance as they deemed appropriate. Certification of
coverage shall be submitted to the Mecklenburg County Zoning Office.
31. The owner shall contact the county zoning office for a condition’s compliance
inspection prior to commencing operation.
32. If for any reason Wilson RV Park stops operation for more than one (1) year, this
special exception permit becomes null and voided.
33. This permit is non-transferable, unless written notice from the owner regarding the
transfer, and a signed statement from the proposed new owner is received by the
County Planning and Zoning office and approved by the Mecklenburg County Board
of Supervisors. The owner shall agree to comply with all terms and conditions
imposed with the original owner. If the proposed new owner desires to amend the
original permit conditions, amendments must be addressed by the Mecklenburg
County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors through the Special
Exception Permit public hearing process.
34. This permit shall become null and void if Wilson RV Park operation does not
commence within eighteen (18) months of permit issuance.
35. Failure of owner to fully conform to all terms and conditions of this permit shall
result in revocation of the Special Exception Permit.
36. The owner shall provide each RV camper site with the following:
a. Proper water and sewage hook-up from an approved water source and
sewage disposal system
b. Electricity
c. One space for vehicle parking in addition to the living unit.
37. All camper fires shall be confined within a fire ring and always supervised. The
burning of other products such as trash, plastic products or household items or
prohibited.
38. Campfires or burning of any type of material will not be allowed if the county is
under a burn ban.
39. 9 campsites will be built upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, the remaining 9
will be constructed no later than the 5th anniversary of the approval.

60

61

62

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner

1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 786-2701
Fax: (804) 786-2940

April 23, 2026
Mr. Lucky Carson
Planning Administrator – Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307
Boydton, VA, 23917
SUBJECT:

Special Execption Application for 9 Additional RV Lots RV Park
Rt. 4 Buggs Island Road

Dear Mr. Carson:
The Virginia Department of Transportation, Southern Region Land Development Office has
reviewed the special exception application dated 3-25-26 received at the South Hill Residency on
3-25-26 and offers the following for the County’s use:
1.

Rt. 4, Buggs Island Road, has a functional classification of major collector, an average
annual daily traffic (AADT) volume of 680 vehicles per day (VPD), and a posted speed
limit of 55 MPH.

2.

The site is accessed by a private road that connects to Rt. 4, Buggs Island Road.

3.

Based upon the information contained in the special exception application and
supplemental materials, a low volume commercial entrance will be required to provide
access from Rt. 4 Buggs Island Road for the private road which accesses the site.

4.

A low volume commercial entrance must demonstrate that stopping sight distance of 495’
is available at the connection of the existing private road to Rt. 4, Buggs Island Road.
VDOT could not visually determine whether the existing entrance meets this
requirement.

5.

Demonstrations that the existing entrances meets the required stopping sight distance will
be required for VDOT to support this special exception request.

63

Mr. Lucky Caron
April 23, 2026
Page 2 of 2

Please contact me at 804-431-3607 or [email protected] with any questions. Send
all correspondence to VDOT South Hill Residency, 1013 W. Atlantic St., South Hill, VA 23970.
Sincerely,

Paul F. Hinson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer/Land Use
Cc:

Brad Rogers, VDOT
John Legg, VDOT
William Elliott, VDOT
Henry Wilson

WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
64

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Special Event Permit - Southside Bike Fest 2026, 4417 Highway 903, Bracey, June 12-13
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
Special Event Application .pdf

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Resolution to amend Support Agreement for Meherrin River Regional Jail Authority
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
Meherrin River RJA - 2026 VRA Ref - Mecklenburg Support Agreement Resolution.pdf

73

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA, CONSENTING TO CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS TO A SUPPORT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE
MEHERRIN RIVER REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE VIRGINIA RESOURCES AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Meherrin River Regional Jail Authority (the “Jail Authority”) is a
regional jail authority as provided in Section 53.1-95.2 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, as
amended (the “Virginia Code”), and a public instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Virginia
established by the governing bodies of the County of Mecklenburg (the “County”) and the
Counties of Brunswick and Dinwiddie (collectively, the “Member Jurisdictions”) for the purpose
of developing a regional jail system for the primary purpose of serving the Member Jurisdictions;
WHEREAS, each of the Member Jurisdictions have entered into an Amended and
Restated Support Agreement dated as of November 1, 2016 (the “Support Agreement”) with the
Jail Authority and the Virginia Resources Authority (“VRA”) in connection with the Authority’s
$33,770,000 Regional Jail Facility Refunding Revenue Bond, Series 2016 (the “2016 VRA
Bond”) which provides for the Member Jurisdictions to make payments to the Jail Authority,
subject to the appropriation of funds for such purpose by their governing bodies, sufficient to
cover any deficit in the Jail Authority’s net operating expenses, including debt service payments
on the 2016 VRA Bond, which the Jail Authority is unable to cover from its revenues;
WHEREAS, the Jail Authority is contemplating refinancing all or a portion of the 2016
VRA Bond to lower debt service payments through the issuance and sale of a refunding bond to
VRA;
WHEREAS, as a condition to its purchase of the Authority’s refunding bond, VRA is
requiring each Member Jurisdiction to amend the Support Agreement to provide for the
refunding bond the same level of payment support provided by each Member Jurisdiction for the
2016 VRA Bond and any unrefunded portion thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA, THAT:
1.
It is found and determined that the best interests of the County and its citizens will
be served by amending the Support Agreement to provide payment support in connection with
the issuance of the refunding bond of the Jail Authority as described above to enable the Jail
Authority to refinance through VRA all or a portion of the 2016 VRA Bond for debt service
savings, as debt service is one component of the service charge paid by the County to the Jail
Authority.
2.
In consideration of the savings to be obtained through the issuance of the Jail
Authority’s refunding bond to VRA, the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors or the County Administrator, any of whom may act, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver an amendment to the Support Agreement or to effect the
amendment through an amendment and restatement of the same as VRA may request. The
Support Agreement as amended shall be in substance substantially the same as the Support

74

Agreement, with such completions, omissions, insertions or changes as required by VRA not
inconsistent with this resolution as may be approved by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors or the County Administrator, in their sole discretion, the execution thereof
by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or the County Administrator to
constitute conclusive evidence of his or her approval of such completions, omissions, insertions
or changes.
3.
The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to carry out the
obligations imposed on such officer by the amended Support Agreement, and to take all proper
steps on behalf of the County as may be required or appropriate in connection with the Jail
Authority's refunding transaction described above.
4.
Nothing contained herein or in the Support Agreement as amended is or shall be
deemed to be a lending of the credit of the County to the Jail Authority, VRA or to any holder of
the 2016 VRA Bond or the refunding bond to be purchased by VRA or to any other person, and
nothing herein contained is or shall be deemed to be a pledge of the faith and credit or the taxing
power of the County, nor shall anything contained herein or in the Support Agreement as
amended legally bind or obligate the Board to appropriate funds for purposes therein described.
5.
All actions previously taken by representatives or agents of the County in
furtherance of the preparation, execution and delivery of the amendment to the Support
Agreement are hereby ratified and approved.
6.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

2

75

4910-8383-4287.2

3

76

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Ordinance to repeal Chapter 10, Article 3, Chapter 54, and Chapter 74 of the Mecklenburg
County Code of Ordinances
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
An Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 10.pdf

77

An Ordinance to Repeal Chapter 10, Article 3; Chapter 54; and Chapter 74 of the
Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances

Whereas, on May 11, 2026, the Board of Supervisors adopted a new zoning ordinance, effective
July 1, 2026;
Whereas, several sections of the existing Mecklenburg County Code of Ordinances contain subject
matters that will be moved into the new zoning ordinance;
Whereas, upon the effectiveness of the new zoning ordinance, these sections of the Code will
become outdated and unnecessary; and
Whereas, on May 11, 2026, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring the Board’s
intent to repeal these sections at the June 8, 2026 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. Chapter 10, Article 3; Chapter 54; and Chapter 74 of the Mecklenburg County Code of
Ordinances are hereby repealed.
2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026.

78

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia to provide a bonus of two
percent to the full-time workforce in Fiscal Year 2025-26
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
An Ordinance to Provide a Bonus to the County Workforce in Fiscal Year 2026.pdf

79

An Ordinance to Provide a Bonus to the County Workforce in Fiscal Year 2025-26

Whereas, the budget introduced by Governor Glen Youngkin on December 17, 2025 included a
two percent bonus for state-supported local employees in the current Fiscal Year 2025-26;
Whereas, Chapter 7 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly, as enacted by the General Assembly
and signed by Governor Abagail Spanberger retained this two percent bonus in the current Fiscal
Year 2025-26;
Whereas, Section 15.2 – 1508 of the Code of Virginia requires that any bonus provided by a
locality be done by ordinance;
Whereas, the Budget and Finance Committee recommended that Mecklenburg County provide
the bonus, and for purposes of equity and fairness extend such bonuses to all employees of the
County, inclusive of the Department of Social Services in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
Whereas, public notice of this ordinance was duly provided in the Mecklenburg Sun on May 20
and May 27, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR
MECKLENBURG COUNTY THAT:
1. A bonus of two percent on the current Fiscal Year 2025-26 salary of each full-time County
employee employed as of April 28, 2026 that remains an active full-time employee as of
the date of payment shall be provided to each qualifying full-time County employee in a
payroll issued during June 2026.
2. $90,440 is hereby accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia, with revenue estimated
accordingly, in the General Fund (#100) of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mecklenburg County
Budget as reimbursement for the provision of this bonus. Appropriations for each
Department eligible for reimbursement are hereby increased by an amount that
corresponds to each Department’s proportion of the revenue received from the
Commonwealth.
3. $50,698 is hereby accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia and appropriated, with
revenues estimated accordingly, in the Virginia Public Assistance Fund (#201) of the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Mecklenburg County Budget as reimbursement for the provision of this
bonus.

80

4. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to transfer a sum sufficient amount from
the Multi-Purpose Reserve in the General Fund (#100) of the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Mecklenburg County Budget to each Department’s Budget in amounts that are equal to
the payment of this bonus within each Department that are not covered by any
reimbursement received from the Commonwealth.
5. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to transfer a sum sufficient amount from
the Multi-Purpose Reserve in the General Fund (#100) to the Virginia Public Assistance
Fund (#201) in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mecklenburg County Budget in amounts that are
equal to the payment of this bonus within the Department of Social Services that is not
covered by the revenue estimated to be received from the Commonwealth. It is estimated
that this amount will equal $9,300.
6. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to sign any document necessary to attest to
any agency of the Commonwealth the County’s affirmative provision of the bonus and to
submit for reimbursements of such payments with the Commonwealth.
7. Should any revenue to support the provision of the bonus be remitted to the County after
June 30, 2026, it shall be accrued back to Fiscal Year 2025-26.

81

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Award of Owners Representation for Public Safety Building Project
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
Owners Rep.pdf

82

Public Safety Building “Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector”
Background:
During the construction bid evaluation process for the new Public Safety Building, a best practice
recommended to the County by other localities for substantial construction projects was to
designate a “Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector.” This Representative would provide
regular on-site performance evaluation and project review during the construction process and
would allow for better safeguards to ensure a satisfactory work product. The potential designation
of a “Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector” was discussed at the Board’s Emergency Services
Committee Meeting held on March 23, 2026 and the Property Committee Meeting held on April
13, 2026.
Following these meetings, the County Administrator and the County Building Official discussed
scope of services for this type of work with three entities that work in this space: Skanska, the
Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), and Downey and Scott. All three are known
to Mecklenburg County. Skanska served in a similar capacity for the Mecklenburg County Public
Schools during their prior and current large scale construction projects, IBTS has acted as the
County’s third party building plans reviewer on large-scale commercial submittals, including the
Public Safety Building, and Downey and Scott worked as the estimator for the Public Safety
Building design work, and served as the Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector for the
Manassas Public Safety Building project. All three have contract vehicles pursuant to Section 2.2 –
4304 of the Code of Virginia that the County can draw upon in awarding this inspection service.
All three firms offer a substantially similar scope of services, with the biggest variation regarding
time spent on the job site. Upon review of the three, the County Administrator and the County
Building Official recommend that should Board wish to proceed with these services that the Board
consider awarding the work to IBTS. IBTS’ top ranking is predicated upon IBTS ‘existing
knowledge of the building’s architectural drawings and their expertise and experience in building
inspections and craftsmanship. Should the Board decide to proceed, the resolution below would
allow the County to enter into a contract, contingent upon successful finalization of the contract
terms.

83

Action: A motion adopts the following resolution:
A Resolution to Award “Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector” for the Public
Safety Building
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR MECKLENBURG
COUNTY THAT:
1. “Owner’s Representative / Project Inspector” services for the Public Safety Building
project is hereby awarded to the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, provided
that a contract made using a procurement agreement previously made by the Institute
for Building Technology and Safety and another public body or joint procurement
arrangement pursuant to Section 2.2 - 4304 of the Code of Virginia can be successfully
negotiated between the County and the Institute for Building Technology and Safety
for inspection services.
2. The County Administrator and County Attorney are hereby authorized to execute any
contract or other document necessary to effectuate the award made in the first
enactment, supra, upon the successful negotiation by the County Administrator and
County Attorney of such contract with the Institute for Building Technology and
Safety.

84

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge, the re-appointment of Emily Warren on the Permanent
Board of Equalization. New term expires June 30, 2028
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:

85

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge, the re-appointment of Martha Overton to the
Permanent Board of Equalization. New term expires June 30, 2029
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:

86

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge the apppointment of Jennifer Wilbourne as alternate
on the Board of Zoning Appeals
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:

87

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Recommend to the Circuit Court Judge the apppointment of Kristin Dejarnette to serve the
unexpired term of Mr. Harry Marrow on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The term will end on
June 30, 2028.
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:

88

Mecklenburg County
P.O. Box 307 - Boydton, Virginia 23917

STAFF REPORT
Staff Reports
For Board of Supervisors Meeting On: June 8, 2026
Prepared By: - Jenny Whittemore
Suggested Action:
*
Attachments:
Building Report.pdf
Zoning report for May 2026.pdf
Animal Control Report.pdf
911 Monthly Report.pdf
Emergency Communications Call Summary .pdf
Ems update.pdf
EMS calls.pdf
ems billing.pdf
ED Report.pdf

89

VDOT Monthly Report.pdf

90

91

92

To;

ALEX GOTTSCHALK, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

FROM:

DOUG BLANTON, CHIEF ANIMAL WARDEN

SUBJECT:

MONTHLY REPORT:

May-26
MONTH OF

YEAR

May

TO DATE

NUMBER OF DOGS PICKED UP

57

239

NUMBER OF CATS PICKED UP

4

21

NUMBER OF DOGS PUT DOWN

25

119

NUMBER OF CATS PUT DOWN

3

7

DOGS RETURNED TO OWNER

7

40

CATS RETURNED TO OWNER

0

0

DOGS ADOPTED OUT BY COUNTY

3

16

CATS ADOPTED OUT BY COUNTY

1

6

DOGS TRANSFERRED TO SPCA

4

21

CATS TRANSFERRED TO SPCA

0

5

DOGS TRANSFERRED TO SWEET VA

14

51

CATS TRANSFERRED TO SWEET VA

0

3

DOGS TRANSFERRED TO "OTHER"

3

15

LIVESTOCK & POULTRY PROBLEMS

0

2

ANIMALS REPORTED LOST

6

29

DOG BITES

7

24

CAT BITES

5

9

OTHER ANIMAL BITES

0

0

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE

61

245

SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND OTHER

76

315

137

560

RABIES CASES

0

0

DOGS SURRENDERED BY OWNER

26

112

CATS SURRENDERED BY OWNER

1

1

CALLS RECEIVED:

TOTAL

.

93

Mecklenburg County Emergency Communications (911)
May 2026
Monthly Report

911 Calls received- 1866
Alarm Calls- 47
Administrative Calls- 1272
Total Calls- 3185

Calls for Service (CFS)
Police- 3131
EMS- 693
Fire- 272
Total CFS- 4096

94

MECKLENBURG COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (911)
MONTHLY REPORT FY25-26
911 Calls ReceivedAlarm CallsAdministrative CallsTotal

July August September October November December January
February March April May June
2105
1678
1649
1642
1653
1539
1507
1419 1605 1673 1866
95
76
60
58
56
75
74
65
75 103
47
1446
1243
1296
1169
1146
919
941
1108 1136 1230 1272
3646
2997
3005
2869
2855
2533
2522
2592 2816 3006 3185

Calls for Service
Police
EMS
Fire
Total

3449
764
310
4523

3217
657
217
4091

3256
616
235
4107

3312
599
254
4165

2903
624
299
3826

2828
641
299
3768

2735
685
258
3678

2690
610
261
3561

3463 3056 3131
641 616 693
284 267 272
4388 3939 4096

95

Emergency Medical Services
Operationally, Mecklenburg County Emergency Services experienced approximately a 10%
increase in call volume during the month of May. This increase is consistent with seasonal
trends as warmer weather returns and outdoor activities increase throughout the county.
Despite the higher call volume, there were no significant operational issues during the
reporting period.
Recruitment efforts continue to move forward. Positions have been advertised and we
have received a strong number of applications from qualified candidates. Applications will
remain open through June 15, with applicant testing planned for the week of June 22. We
anticipate making hiring decisions shortly thereafter and hope to have new personnel
begin employment around August 1.
Planning for the Bracey EMS Station continues to progress. Our current target date for
opening the station remains October 1, 2026. This timeline remains dependent upon
completion of facility preparations and any associated improvements. Staff will continue
evaluating progress over the next 30 days and will provide updates or revised timelines as
necessary.
Following significant rainfall throughout the county, the countywide burn ban was lifted
during the month of May. The burn ban proved effective in reducing the number of brush
and wildland fire incidents during a period of elevated fire danger and helped reduce strain
on emergency response resources. I would like to thank the Board for its support and
assistance throughout that process.
One of the most significant developments during the month was Mecklenburg County
Emergency Services being accepted into the regional whole blood program through
ODEMSA. This program will allow specially trained paramedics to administer low-titer O
positive whole blood to critically injured and select critically ill patients before arrival at the
hospital.
Research has consistently shown that early blood administration can significantly improve
outcomes for patients suffering from severe blood loss and hemorrhagic shock.
Historically, this level of care has largely been limited to major trauma centers, large
metropolitan EMS systems, and air medical transport programs. It remains uncommon
among rural ground ambulance services due to the logistical, training, and regulatory
requirements necessary to safely administer blood products in the field.
As of this report, the only EMS agencies within the ODEMSA region currently providing
whole blood in the prehospital setting are Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Goochland Fire
and EMS. Upon implementation, Mecklenburg County Emergency Services will join a very
small group of agencies within the region capable of delivering this advanced lifesaving
treatment prior to hospital arrival.

96

In many cases, the ability to provide blood within minutes of injury rather than waiting until
arrival at a trauma center can make a critical difference in patient outcomes. Over the past
three months alone, county personnel have responded to multiple incidents where
patients ultimately required blood transfusions before reaching definitive care. The ability
to begin that treatment in the field has the potential to improve survival, reduce
complications, and provide a level of care that has traditionally only been available in
larger metropolitan areas or through helicopter emergency medical services.
The department has ordered the specialized storage and warming equipment necessary to
support the program and has begun initial training for personnel. If equipment delivery and
final implementation milestones remain on schedule, we anticipate beginning operations
under the whole blood program during the month of July.
This program represents one of the most significant advancements in prehospital patient
care implemented by Mecklenburg County Emergency Services since the department's
creation and demonstrates our continued commitment to bringing cutting-edge
emergency medical care to the citizens and visitors of Mecklenburg County.

Justin S. Burch
Director
Mecklenburg County Emergency Services
350 Washington Street
Boydton, VA 23917
(C) 434-210-2215

97

98

99
Northern Neck Planning District Commission
Emergency Ambulance Service Revenue Recovery
PC BOX 70

Warsaw, VA

804-333-4593
mba ugha n

n n pdc.org

INVOICE FOR SERVICES
Mecklenburg County
Dates of Service:

,

May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026

Total Collected

$66340.31

5% for Billing Service
TOTAL DUE

$3317.02
$3317.02

100
DISBURSEMENT OF COLLECTIONS
May 2026
Receipts
Mecklenbury County EMS
Total Charges Billed
Total Cash Receipts
Insurance Adjustments
BCBS Adjustments
Medicare Adjustments
Medicaid Adjustments
Hardship/Bad Debt Adjustments
Refunds
Total for Mecklenburg County EMS

NNPDC % Distribution
5%
to Squad

S132.49000
66,34031 3,31702
47,15353
5,61926
19,025.83
2.42729
2.02451
0.00
0.00
66,340.31 3,317.02

63.02329

000
63,023.29

5%

103.65%

Collection % based on total cash
receivables+adjuslmenls!lotal
charges

$1245 87550

59.71%

—

—

Coilection % based on total cash
receivables! total charges

TOTAL TO COUNTY

NNPDC

TOTAL

JUNE

JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY

_______
______
_______
________

—

-

—

-

$706,728.12

$37,196.22

$74392434

$263 391 14
$116 86476
$3291162
$12319835

$11 042 081

INSURANCE
MEDICARE
MEDICAID
BCBS
CHARGES
RECEIVABLES
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS WRITE OFF REFUNDS
$37584.00
$73,262.20
$50272.06
$3,831.74
$7,955.20
$5,369.52
$453.73
$143 131 50
$57 63143
$697765_______ $322330
$2 16719
$1513685
$119,875.00
$84,852.4
$12,413.05
$6,393.37
$2,069 29
$9,941.63
$350.00
$5268400
$4687635
$13 31621
$1 99693
$57080
$510047
$70879
$74,631.50
$27,926.19
$3,493.11
$2,515.62
$906.04
$5,054.98
$4,959.49
$19,222.00
$5,513.22
$6,597.87
$67,041.92
$2,781.80
$11,787.90
$988.00
$19437550
$9368094
$3758483
$1348860
$458404
$841803
$000
$191,886.00
$93,318.91
$32,564.39
$18,978.30
$3,618.46
$20,322.07
$542.50
$168,934.00
‘$80,690.82
$34,759.60
$22,724.52
$2,417.66
$23,935.48
$315.06
$111,062.00
$19,343.49
$52,302.79,
$16,088.68
$3,413.85’
$12,512.16
$700.00
$132,490.00
$66,340.31
$47,153.53
$19,025.83
$2,427.29
$5,619.26
$2,024.51.

NNPDC OVERVIEW OF REVENUE RECOVERY Mecklenburg
YTD REPORT-July 2025 to June 2026

____________
___________

101

1

of 2

Page:1

of 1
Date: 06/01/2026

Time: 14:19:40
History ID: 502709

Credit Summary
Summary By Credit Code

Monthly Credit Report
Description

Credits

QTY %

Amount

Payment-Medicare-Part B

39

26.00

25291.87

PBCS

Payment-Blue Cross/Shield

15

10.00

5560.91

8.38

PPCL-I

Private Patient Payment

16

10.67

5226.73

7.88
41.92

Amount %
38.12

PPIN

Payment-Insurance-Primary

65

43.33

27807.22

PSIN

Payment-Insurance-Secondary

14

9.33

2253.58

3.40

PSPE

Payment-Special Source

1

0.67

200.00

0.30

Totals For All

160

66340.31

102

Total Page

1

of 2

Page:1

of 1
Date: 06/0112026

Time : 14:19:51

Credit Summary

History ID: 502710

Summary By Credit Code

Monthly adjustments
ID
40

Description
Adjustment-Medicare

ABCS

Credits
39

QTY %
2746

Amount
19025.83

Adjustment-Blue Cross Shield

10

7.04

5619.26

7.31

AINSU

Adjustment for Insurance

65

45.77

47153.53

61.33

AMCD

Adjustment-Medicaid

15

10.56

2427,29

3.16

ASPE

Adjustment Private Source

1

0.70

637.50

0.83

INTAd

Adjustment-Interest

2

1.41

-0.14

0.00

WHAR

Write Off-Hardship

10

7.04

2024.51

2.63

Totals For All

142

76887.78

Amount %
24.74

103

Total Page

Page:1

of 2
of 1

Date: 06/01/2026

Charge Summary

Time:14:20:03
History ID: 502711

Monthly Charge Report
Summary By Charge Code

Descrintion

Qfl

QTY %

£at

Charge
Count %

Charges

425

Mileage Charge

2565.5

96.18

102

50.00

51310.00

38.73

427

ALS 1 Emergency

38

1.42

38

1863

34200.00

25.81

429

SLS Emergency

61

2.29

61

29.90

43920.00

33.15

433

ALS 2

3

0.11

3

1.47

3060.00

2.31

Charge
ID

Totals For All

2667.5

204

132490.00

Total
Charges %

104

Total Page : 1

Monthly Activity Report – Economic Development

May 2026

Goal # 1 – Existing Business Outreach
 Met with Town of Chase City for quarterly updates.
 Participated in a call regarding approval of applications to the Migrant
Housing grant
 Participated in Workforce Services team call
 Connected SSRS Tech with Workforce Service for the upcoming
Baskerville Corrections job resources event
 Organized and attended a tour of the Lake Country Advanced
Knowledge Center with VEDP data center rep and TECfusion’s COO
 Prepared and shared invite with Full business list for upcoming Home
Businesses: Smart Money Systems /virtual workshop
 Research and talk through with SPDC on ideas for the USDA Rural
Business Grant. After talking with SPDC and discussing ideas there
were none that would qualify. All must be County awarded and if going
to a private company for growth they would then be a loan through the
County (administered) and not a grant.
 Reached out to LSBDC about setting up a tour of RH Plastics, will look
at June dates
 Spoke with a small businesswoman wanting to find assistance to move
into a space for her telehealth services in Chase City.
 Spoke with Paths regarding upcoming grant questions
 Created draft Performance Agreements for all 4 Small Bus Growth
Grants
 Created Scoring Matrix for all 4 Small Bus Growth Grants
 Reached out to Glerin about getting links, forms, etc on our website for
all grants

1

105

Goal # 2 – Establishment of New Business
 Met with Nipro representative about marketing the building and
completing a data sheet. Sent over the data sheet for completion
 Shared some new data on childcare need in Mecklenburg County with
potential client and connected him with Early Childhood Success
contact.
 Met on site with Fish N Pig representatives on environmental concerns
 Working with Russell on the IDA property at Lakeside Commerce and
The Fish N Pig – took pictures and met with MBC and FishNPig
representatives
 Had a call with Doug Faris about properties. A company is looking to
lease a portion of their building. He is sending info on building for me to
share with potential warehousing clients.
 Participated in a call with Retail Strategies – updates and data
 Met with DHCD EZ rep to plan for upcoming marketing educational
meeting with Towns. Held DHCD EZ education forum for Towns in Chase
City
 Organized and attended the “10Second” workshop in Clarksville – in
person workshop. Followed up with those that attended the 5/14
Workshop
 Met with Dana, LSBDC – planning ideas
 Reviewed and made changes to the applications for all the Small
Business Grants and shared with Intern to create a document with a
“County ED” look to it for the web and to make the application so it can
be completed online.
Goal # 3 – Promotion of County as Place of Opportunity
 Participated on a Teams meeting as a Steering Committee member on
the Blueridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)
 Attended Virginia’s Crossroad meeting in Dinwiddie
 Working with Marilyn Cabiness on finding panelist for her opening.
Introduced her by email to Workforce Services and Brent
2

106

 Attended a VEDA Housing Forum virtually
 Met with Microsoft’s Community Involvement Committee
 Met with SBA representative on “how they can assist with our pain
points” regarding housing
 Discussed with Tina and Intern 2 new facebook campaigns to help raise
our following and highlight small businesses.
 Working with SVCC at the Training Center to set up 2 more tours. 1) for
Dinwiddie students learning about jobs in IT and 2) Continuing to work
with Halifax County NC regarding tour & discussion of datacenters
 Coordinated and hosted the Southern Piedmont Technology Council
Board meeting and C.I.T.E tour
 Talked with a site consultant regarding contact information and data for
a potential retail location. Sent some data and contact information out
to them.
Goal # 4 – IDA Property
 Participated in a call with VEDP regarding Performance Agreement on
the VBRSP. Alex “reworked” a portion of the agreement. Waiting on
approval from VEDP. Timmons is still working on Tiering studies.
 Attended the Tobacco Commission’s Southern Va Committee meeting
in Floyd, VA
 Forwarded to Alex deed and easement research on Airport Ind Property
after getting comments regarding developability of the site.

Goal # 5 – Medical Facilities
No updates on this at this time. Alex is having conversation regarding
committal of County funds.

3

107

South Hill Residency
VDOT Call Center – 1-800-367-ROAD
Mecklenburg County Monthly Report
June 8, 2026
MAINTENANCE
AREA HEADQUARTER
RECEIVED
CLOSED
BURNT STORE
18
16
CHASE CITY
19
17
CLARKSVILLE
8
6
TOTAL
45
39
 First cycle of primary mowing ongoing.
 Cut brush and limbs on several secondary routes.
 Pothole patching on various routes as needed.
 Pipe replacement on various routes.
 Machining shoulders on various secondary routes.
 Repaired washed sections by grading and spreading stone on dirt routes as
needed.
 Checked routes countywide for maintenance and safety issues.
 Litter patrol activities
PLANNED CLOSURES
 There are no planned closures next week.
LAND USE
TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED

14

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
2026 Surface Treatment- South Hill Residency
Project No.: UPC 127758 / ST4B-964-F26, 401
Contractor: Whitehurst Paving Co., Inc.
Construction Manager: Charlene Fallen
Location: Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg
Fixed Completion Date: 10/18/2026
2026 Latex Modified Schedule - Primary/Secondary
Project No.: UPC 127767 / LM4A-964-F26, P401
Contractor: Slurry Pavers, Inc.
Construction Manager: Chris Tavenner

108

South Hill Residency
VDOT Call Center – 1-800-367-ROAD
Location: Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, Amelia,
Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan
Fixed Completion Date: 10/18/2026
Comments: Contract executed 12-16-25.
2026 Plant Mix-South Hill Residency-Mecklenburg
Project No.: PM4M-058-F26, P401
Contractor: Adams Construction Co., Inc.
Construction Manager: Blake Smith
Location: Mecklenburg
Fixed Completion Date: 11/20/2026



We are currently seeking contractors to assist us with winter operations – anyone
interested can apply at PLOW4VA.VDOT.Virginia.gov.
Please report any roadway concerns to 1-800-367-7623

109