2026-02-25 Minutes BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2026
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2 p.m. Work Session - Administration Building, Room 502
A video recording of this meeting may be viewed at
https://www.chesterfield.gov/244/Agendas-and-Minutes.
Supervisors in Attendance:
Dr. Mark S. Miller, Chair
Mr. Kevin P. Carroll, Vice Chair
Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr.
Ms. Jessica L. Schneider
Dr. LeQuan M. Hylton
Dr. Joseph P. Casey
County Administrator
Dr. Miller called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved the minutes of the January 28,
2026, Board of Supervisors meeting, as submitted.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
2. Requests to Postpone Agenda Items and Additions, Deletions or Changes in the Order of Presentation
There were no requests to postpone agenda items and
additions, deletions or changes in the order of
presentation.
3. Everyday Excellence - Utilities Department
Director of Utilities Matt Rembold introduced the
Utilities Department 2025 Employee of the Year, Ms.
Beth Carroll, who was nominated for the award by her
peers. Mr. Rembold stated Ms. Carroll embodies the
spirit of public service, and she is an unsung hero.
He further stated she is a tremendous asset to the
department.
Ms. Carroll expressed appreciation for the
recognition.
Board members praised Ms. Carroll for being selected
employee of the year and thanked her for her many
years of unparalleled service.
4. Work Sessions
A. State Legislative Update
Intergovernmental Relations Director Natalie Spillman
provided the Board with a General Assembly update.
She reviewed details of priority bills and their
potential impacts on the county.
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Discussion ensued relative to problematic collective
bargaining and by-right multifamily legislation.
Legislative Affairs Liaison Casey Walker provided the
Board with an update on state budget topics.
Discussion ensued relative to the state budget and
collective bargaining.
Ms. Spillman concluded with details of the calendar
and various deadlines.
B. Richmond Region Tourism Update
Katherine O'Donnell, President and Chief Executive
Officer, and Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Vice President of
Community Relations, provided the Board with an
annual Richmond Region Tourism update.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
C. FY2027 Budget Update
Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Director
of Budget and Management Gerard Durkin provided the
Board with a brief preview of Dr. Casey's upcoming
presentation of the FY2027 Budget on March 11, 2026.
D. Proposed FY2027 Utilities Operating Budget and
FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program Work Session
Utilities Director Matt Rembold and Assistant
Director Kathy Sobczak presented the proposed FY2027
Utilities Operating Budget and FY2027-2036 Capital
Improvement Program.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
E. Consent Agenda Highlights
Deputy County Administrator Jesse Smith provided
details of various agenda items on the evening's
consent agenda.
F. Other Informational Highlights
• Dr. Casey introduced new Community Enhancement
Director Rich Billingsley.
• Dr. Casey announced Building Official Ron
Clements' three-year appointment to Governor
Spanberger's Clean Energy Advisory Board.
• Dr. Casey announced the county's recertification
as an Age-Friendly Employer by the Age-Friendly
Institute.
• Dr. Casey announced that Chesterfield Outdoor
Fest has officially been ranked number 7
nationally on USA TODAY's Best New Festival
list.
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• Mr. Carroll provided details of the recent
Virginia Association of Counties Local
Government Day.
• Mr. Carroll thanked employees and community
members who attended and provided input at the
input sessions about the next county
administrator, and he provided details of the
two remaining sessions.
• Dr. Miller provided details of the Walk for
Peace by a group of Buddhist monks who began
their 2,300-mile walk in Texas in October and
recently ended in Washington, D.C.
5. Reports
A. Reports on the Status of District Improvement
Operating and Capital Funds, General Fund Unassigned
Balance and Debt Policy Ratios, and Investments
The Board approved the Reports on the Status of
District Improvement Operating and Capital Funds,
General Fund Unassigned Balance and Debt Policy
Ratios, and Investments.
6. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this
time.
7. Closed Session
A. Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950,
as Amended, to Discuss the Acquisition by the County
of Real Estate for a Public Purpose, Where Discussion
in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the
Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of the
Public Body
On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Ingle,
the Board went into closed session pursuant to § 2.2-
3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to
discuss the acquisition by the county of real estate
for a public purpose, where discussion in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining
position and negotiating strategy of the public body.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has this day
adjourned into Closed Session in accordance with a
formal vote of the Board and in accordance with the
provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information
Act; and
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WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
effective July 1, 1989 provides for certification
that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity
with law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of
Supervisors does hereby certify that to the best of
each member’s knowledge, i) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements under the Freedom of Information Act
were discussed in Closed Session to which this
certification applies, and ii) only such business
matters were identified in the motion by which the
Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed or
considered by the Board. No member dissents from this
certification.
Mr. Ingle: Aye.
Ms. Schneider: Aye.
Dr. Hylton: Aye.
Mr. Carroll: Aye.
Dr. Miller: Aye.
8. Recess for Dinner
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board recessed for dinner in Room 502.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
6 p.m. Evening Session - Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road
Reconvening:
9. Invocation by the Honorable Kevin P. Carroll, Matoaca District Supervisor
The Honorable Kevin P. Carroll, Matoaca District
Supervisor, gave the invocation.
10. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator
Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
11. County Administration Update
A. Recognizing Valor Awards Recipients
Chief of Police Frank Carpenter and Chief of Fire &
EMS Loy Senter introduced members of their
departments who were present to be recognized for
receiving 2025 Valor awards.
B. Other County Administration Updates
Other County Administration Updates included the
following:
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• A Black History Month update provided by
Director of Community Engagement and Resources
Kim Conley;
• An announcement by Corporal Craig Eckrich of the
county's ranking in the top three among counties
with populations over 300,000 in the National
Night Out awards program; and
• An announcement by Travis Parrish, Executive
Director of Client Services and Relations for
the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), on the Police
Department's attainment of TRI-ARC Agency
status.
12. Board Member Reports
Board members announced and provided details of
several community meetings and county-related events
they attended recently.
13. Resolutions and Special Recognitions
A. Resolution Recognizing Ms. Yvonne A. Hill, Mental
Health Support Services, Upon Her Retirement
Ms. Yvonne Hill, accompanied by members of her
family, was present to receive the resolution.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Ms. Yvonne A. Hill retired from Chesterfield
County Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) on
January 1, 2026, after providing over 30 years of
excellent service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill began her tenure with Chesterfield
County as a Placement Services Social Worker for the
Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social
Services on December 16, 1991, and was promoted to
Independent Living Program Coordinator in June 2000;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill went on to expand her public
service career, joining Chesterfield Mental Health
Support Services in April 2008 as a Service
Coordinator, attaining levels of expertise that
promoted her to Service Coordinator II in 2013 and
Service Coordinator III in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill participated in the Employment
First in Virginia Work Initiative in 2012 and the
Inaugural Telework Committee in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill was a certified trainer for Casey
Family Programs, training numerous human services
professionals and community partners; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill participated in the Chesterfield
Leadership Institute; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Hill served on committees that included
the Independent Living Council-Supporting Adolescents
into Adulthood from 1998 to 2004, a committee she
also chaired from 2001-2004; the Trauma Informed
Committee in 2022, and Diversity, Advisory, and
Inclusion Team in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill compassionately and consistently
supported individuals and their families in each
capacity she served in, from working with children in
adoption to individuals with ID/DD diagnoses; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Ms. Hill supported
all initiatives launched in the department as well as
engaged as a volunteer for internal and external
events, such as the Holiday Dance for clients, mental
health tabling, and food and supply drives to assist
clients in need; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill dedicated her career to providing
life changing services to individuals and their
families as well as supporting and training staff and
will be greatly missed by all; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill’s stellar commitment to person-
centric case management, grounded in a positional
leadership core, provided an embodied example of
professionalism at its best, yet never lost sight of
the humanity required to do so, in every interaction
with clients and colleagues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 25th day of
February 2026, publicly recognizes Ms. Yvonne A. Hill
and extends on behalf of its members and residents of
Chesterfield County appreciation for over 30 years of
exceptional service to the county.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Ms. Hill and that this
resolution be permanently recorded among the papers
of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Hylton and Carroll.
Nays: None.
Dr. Casey presented Ms. Hill with a replica of the
brick that will be placed in the historic courthouse
walkway in her honor.
Director of Mental Health Support Services Kelly
Fried stated Ms. Hill went far and beyond what was
stated in her resolution, and she thanked Ms. Hill
for what she did for so many citizens.
Board members thanked Ms. Hill for her impact on the
community and making a difference in so many lives.
Ms. Hill expressed appreciation for the recognition
and said it was her pleasure to be of service to
those she helped.
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B. Resolution Recognizing Captain Randolph F. "Randy"
Horowitz, Police Department, Upon His Retirement
Captain Randolph Horowitz, accompanied by his wife
and sister, was present to receive the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Captain Randolph F. “Randy” Horowitz retired
from the Chesterfield County Police Department on
February 1, 2026, after providing 43 years of quality
service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz began as an Investigator in
1983 and continued to faithfully serve as a Recruit,
Police Officer, Senior Police Officer, Master Police
Officer, Career Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant
and Captain; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Captain Horowitz also
served as Administrative Lieutenant, Field Training
Sergeant, Field Training Officer, and Desk Officer;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz earned the Police Star
Award for actions taken upon arriving at an active
shooter site, confronting the shooter, assessing his
mental state and then approaching and confiscating a
rifle; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz received a Unit Citation
recognizing his dedication to the unit as a detective
for his teamwork in supporting criminal
investigations with essential surveillance and
intelligence on 87 cases during a one-year period,
which required being on call 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, for an extended period; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz earned a Unit Citation for
his role in the resolution in one year of all nine
homicide cases either through physical evidence or
confessions and for the countless hours devoted to
the investigation of cold cases dating back to the
1970s; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz earned a Chief’s
Commendation Award for his leadership, ingenuity and
sacrifice in developing the Criminal Apprehension and
Suppression Team (CAST) designed to produce immediate
and sustained results and leading the first team of
six officers who achieved over 300 arrests for
possession and distribution of narcotics, seized
multiple vehicles and confiscated hundreds of dollars
of currency; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz was presented with an
Achievement Award for successfully meeting the
assignment of steering the Chesterfield Police
Department through challenges of the COVID pandemic,
altering the existing focus and priorities, and
ensuring protocols were established and followed for
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the protection of all officers; and
WHEREAS, Captain Horowitz was commended during his
entire tenure for his impressive teamwork and support
of fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Captain Horowitz's diligent
service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 25th day of
February 2026, publicly recognizes Captain Randolph
F. “Randy” Horowitz and extends on behalf of its
members and the residents of Chesterfield County,
appreciation for his service to the county,
congratulations upon his retirement, and best wishes
for a long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Captain Horowitz, and that
this resolution be permanently recorded among the
papers of this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Hylton and Carroll.
Nays: None.
Police Chief Frank Carpenter stated Captain Horowitz
was truly deserving of the recognition and honor, and
he wished him much success in his future endeavors.
Board members thanked Captain Horowitz for his many
years of dedicated service and wished him the best in
his retirement.
Dr. Casey presented Captain Horowitz with a replica
of the brick that will be placed in the historic
courthouse walkway in his honor.
Captain Horowitz expressed appreciation for the
recognition.
C. Resolution Recognizing Mr. Gerard J. Duffy,
Environmental Engineering Department, Upon His
Retirement
Mr. Gerard Duffy, accompanied by his wife, was
present to receive the resolution.
On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Dr. Hylton,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Gerard J. Duffy retired from
Chesterfield County on January 1, 2026, after
providing 37 years of dedicated service to the
residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy started his career in 1988 as
Clerk of the Works in the Department of General
Services; was promoted to drainage superintendent in
the Department of Environmental Engineering in
November 1995; and was promoted to Stormwater
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Operations Manager in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was the field coordinator for a
multitude of county construction projects, including
the Courts building, Fire Stations 3, 4, 11, and 15,
the Drainage Shop, Bon Air and Midlothian libraries,
Painter and Rogers buildings, Eanes-Pittman building,
and Government Center Parkway; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was the Department of General
Services Employee of the Year in 1990 and the
Environmental Engineering Employee of the Year in
2005; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was part of many storm response
teams including Tropical Storm Fran, Tropical Storm
Isabel, Tropical Storm Gaston, and Tropical Storm
Irene, working long hours to remove downed trees
blocking roads and repair infrastructure damaged by
the storm, thereby keeping county roads clear for
first responders; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was a member of the county snow
and ice removal team, working tirelessly during snow
and ice storm events, keeping county facilities open
and accessible; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy led the successful development and
implementation of the county residential BMP program;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy led the team that won a 2011 NACO
award by developing a program consolidating all
county-department-owned BMP facilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy led the department’s Environment
Management team training to adhere to ISO standards
in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy led the department team in the
development and implementation of the SWIFT
stormwater infrastructure tracking system; and
WHEREAS, during his 30 years in the Department of
Environmental Engineering, Mr. Duffy oversaw the
implementation of many stormwater Capital Improvement
Program projects, which provided much needed
improvements for the citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy will be sorely missed by his
coworkers and the director who wish him the best as
he enjoys a well-deserved retirement marked by more
time to spend with his family and his favorite
pastimes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 25th day of
February 2026, publicly recognizes Mr. Gerard J.
Duffy and extends on behalf of its members and the
residents of Chesterfield County, appreciation for 37
years of exceptional service to the county.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
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resolution be presented to Mr. Duffy, and that this
resolution be permanently recorded among the papers
of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Hylton and Carroll.
Nays: None.
Environmental Engineering Director Scott Smedley
stated Mr. Duffy epitomizes the definition of a
public servant, and he, along with his coworkers,
miss Mr. Duffy greatly.
Dr. Casey presented Mr. Duffy with a replica of the
brick that will be placed in the historic courthouse
walkway in his honor.
Board members thanked Mr. Duffy for his dedicated
service and all he did to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of the county workforce and public.
Mr. Duffy expressed appreciation for the recognition.
D. Recognizing 2026 My Chesterfield Academy Graduates
Natasha Houpe, Assistant Director of Community
Engagement and Resources, provided details of My
Chesterfield Academy. She stated Chesterfield County,
in partnership with the Asian and Latino Solidarity
Alliance of Central Virginia, hosts My Chesterfield
Academy, a months-long program that empowers
residents, particularly those from multicultural
communities, to understand and navigate county and
other community resources. She introduced Greisy
Gill to talk about her experience in the academy.
Fifteen graduates from nine different countries of
origin who live or work in the community were
recognized and congratulated.
14. New Business
A. Emergency Adoption of Ordinance to Amend County Code
Section 7-4, Satellite Absentee Voting Locations, to
Establish North Courthouse Library as Satellite
Absentee Voting Location for April 21, 2026 Special
Election and to Set a Public Hearing for March 11,
2026
County Attorney Jeff Mincks introduced the agenda
item.
Ms. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Dr. Hylton,
for the Board to adopt on an emergency basis an
ordinance to amend County Code Section 7-4, Satellite
Absentee Voting Locations, establishing North
Courthouse Library as a satellite absentee voting
location for the April 21, 2026, Special Election and
set a public hearing for March 11, 2026, to consider
readoption of the ordinance.
Discussion ensued relative to the motion.
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Dr. Miller called for a vote on Ms. Schneider's
motion, seconded by Dr. Hylton, for the Board to
adopt on an emergency basis the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
7-4 RELATING TO SATELLITE ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County:
(1) That Section 7-4 of the Code of the County
of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, is amended as
follows:
Sec. 7-4. Satellite absentee voting locations.
A. The following are established as satellite
absentee voting locations for all general elections
and presidential primary elections:
(1) LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd, North
Chesterfield, VA 23236.
(2) Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd,
North Chesterfield, VA 23234.
(3) North Courthouse Road Library, 325
Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236.
(4) Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road,
South Chesterfield, VA 23803.
(5) Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive,
Midlothian, VA 23112.
B. The following is established as a satellite
absentee voting location for all elections:
(1) Central Library, 7501 Lucy Corr Boulevard,
Chesterfield, VA 23832.
C. The following is established as a satellite
absentee voting location for the April 21, 2026
special election:
(1) North Courthouse Road Library, 325
Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236.
D. The office of the general registrar shall not
serve as a satellite absentee voting location after
March 5, 2024.
(2) That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately.
And, further, the Board set March 11, 2026, as the
date to hold a public hearing to Consider Readoption
of Ordinance to Amend County Code Section 7-4,
Satellite Absentee Voting Locations, to Establish
North Courthouse Road Library as Satellite Absentee
Voting Location for April 21, 2026 Special Election.
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: Ingle.
B. Appointments
1. Airport Advisory Board
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board nominated/reappointed Alfred Dillard to
serve as the Clover Hill district representative on
the Airport Advisory Board, whose term is effective
February 15, 2026, and will expire February 14, 2029.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
2. Preservation Committee
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board nominated/appointed/reappointed James V.
Daniels (Bermuda District), Lindsay Cassada
(Midlothian District), Julie Crowe (Midlothian
District), Andrew Scherzer (Midlothian District),
Brent Ward (Midlothian District), Amanda Terrell
(Clover Hill District), and Davey N. Wright (Matoaca
District) to serve as at-large representatives on the
Perservation Committee, whose terms are effective
March 9, 2026, and will expire March 8, 2029.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
3. Community Services Board
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board nominated/appointed Ashley Mannell, Midlothian
District, to serve as an at-large representative on
the Community Services Board, whose term is effective
March 1, 2026, and will expire December 31, 2028.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
C. Consent Items (14.C.1. - 14.C.11.)
1. Adoption of Resolutions
a. Resolution Recognizing Deborah G. Cosgrove,
Department of Utilities, Upon Her
Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Deborah G. Cosgrove retired from
Chesterfield County on December 31, 2025, after
providing 27 years of dedicated service to the
residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove was hired by Chesterfield
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County in November of 1998 as a Principal Accountant
in the Accounting Department; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove transferred to the Department
of Utilities in May of 2006, and due to her passion
for utility finance and her increasing
responsibilities, she was reclassified to Accounting
Manager in October of 2010 and reclassified to
Finance Manager in July of 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove is highly regarded within the
utility finance profession for her extensive
knowledge, as she led the Department of Utilities
through several significant events, including the
conversion of the county financial system in 2008 and
again in 2025, was instrumental in the 2009 Revenue
Bond issuance, and the 2016 bond refunding of the
2007 and 2009 bonds; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove provided strong oversight of
cash management, revenues, and expenditures to ensure
the department remained one of the few triple-AAA
bond-rated public utilities in the nation and also
improved both utility rate modeling and fixed asset
reporting; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove shared her expertise by
providing many hours of education for department
staff and personally training several employees now
working in various county departments today; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cosgrove’s professionalism throughout
her career ensured that citizens of Chesterfield
County received safe, reliable drinking water at the
lowest rates in the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Mrs. Deborah G. Cosgrove
and extends appreciation, on behalf of its members
and the employees and citizens of Chesterfield
County, for 27 years of dedicated service to the
county, congratulations upon her retirement, and best
wishes in her next season of life.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. Resolution Recognizing Firefighter Timothy
W. Schaak, Fire and Emergency Medical
Services Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Firefighter Timothy W. Schaak retired from
the Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department on February 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak started his Fire and EMS
career in 2001 as a volunteer firefighter at the
Enon, Chester, and Dutch Gap fire stations before
transitioning to career Recruit School #44 in 2011
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and faithfully served the residents of Chesterfield
County for 15 years in various assignments as a
Firefighter at the Winterpock, and Clover Hill Fire
and EMS Stations; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak served multiple years as
a member of the Training and Education Division as an
Adjunct Instructor for volunteer and career recruit
schools, in-service, and EMS training; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak served as a member of the
Chesterfield Fire and EMS SCUBA Rescue Team beginning
in April 2001; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak was awarded a Medal of
Valor, and Unit Citation Awards for his involvement
in the successful outcome of three individuals who
were trapped in fast moving water during Tropical
Storm Gaston on August 30,2004; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak was awarded an EMS Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient in cardiac arrest on August 28,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Schaak was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the Glass Road
Structure Fire on April 16, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the valuable
contributions of Firefighter Timothy W. Schaak, and
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
service and dedication to the County and extends
appreciation for his dedicated service and
congratulations upon his retirement.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. Resolution Recognizing Glenwood E. Carr,
Jr., Department of Economic Development,
Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Glenwood E. Carr, Jr., also known as
Woody, will retire from the Chesterfield County
Department of Economic Development on March 1, 2026,
after more than 36 years of dedicated service to the
citizens of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr joined the department as a Research
Analyst in September 1989 after earning a Master of
Science degree in Marketing from Virginia
Commonwealth University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr, as Marketing Communications,
Research, and Information Technology Division
Manager, has been responsible for the strategic
design, implementation, and management of marketing
communications, research, and information technology
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functions that support and enhance progressive
marketing and sales strategies attracting new
business and investment to Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr has implemented innovative and
creative services across a wide range of initiatives
supporting the programs of Chesterfield County, the
Department of Economic Development, the Chesterfield
Economic Development Authority, and numerous partners
and allies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr designed and created the
department’s first website, the “Online Community
Profile,” in 1996, followed by the county’s first
county-wide website, “Chesterfield County
Connections,” in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr, in collaboration with the Parks
and Recreation Department, created the county’s first
tourism-oriented website, VisitChesterfieldVa.com, in
2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr worked with Henricus Historical
Park in 2015 to help establish Hops in the Park, a
one-of-a-kind, national award-winning hops and
harvest festival in Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr has guided branding and rebranding
efforts for numerous programs, including
ChesterfieldFits, Meadowville Technology Park, Upper
Magnolia Green, and the Richmond Executive–
Chesterfield County Airport; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr has continued to design, develop,
and refine websites promoting department programs and
digital marketing initiatives, including
ChesterfieldFits.com, MyBizStartsHere.com,
ChesterfieldBusinessNews.com, Meadowville.com,and
SpringlineAtDistrict60.com; and
WHEREAS, since 1990, Mr. Carr has participated in
economic development activities resulting in 530
announced projects totaling more than $17.9 billion
in capital investment and the creation of 37,396
jobs, contributing significantly to Chesterfield
County’s growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, through more than 36 years of public
service, Mr. Carr has demonstrated exceptional
leadership, innovation, vision, and dedication to the
citizens of Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Mr. Glenwood E. Carr,
Jr., thanks him for his many contributions to the
citizens of Chesterfield County, and extends to him
its heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes upon
his retirement.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
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d. Resolution of Support for the Installation
of Speed Cushions on Clintwood Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County has received a request from residents of Lake
Genito to address concerns regarding speeding traffic
on Clintwood Road; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the county Traffic
Calming Policy and the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) Traffic Calming Guide for
Neighborhood Streets, the county has confirmed that
the eligibility criteria for the request have been
met; and
WHEREAS, the plan for the installation of speed
cushions was subsequently approved by 50% of surveyed
residents within the designated survey area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors finds that the
installation of speed cushions is in the best
interest of the community for public safety and shall
be funded with local funds; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors hereby confirms
that the process outlined in the VDOT guidelines for
traffic calming has been followed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors hereby endorses the plan for the
installation of speed cushions on Clintwood Road.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
2. Real Property Requests
a. Acceptance of Parcels of Land
1. Acceptance of a Parcel of Land
Adjacent to Cosby Road From Oasis
Park, LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land
containing 0.010 acres adjacent to Cosby Road from
Oasis Park, LLC, and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the deed.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
2. Acceptance of Parcels of Land Adjacent
to Old Otterdale Road From BWS
Enterprises, LLC and PCS3, LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board accepted the conveyance of parcels of land
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containing a total of 1.403 acres adjacent to Old
Otterdale Road from BWS Enterprises, LLC and PCS3,
LLC, and authorized the County Administrator to
execute the deeds.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. Conveyance of Easements
1. Designation of Right of Way for Bus
Loops Across Falling Creek Middle and
Elementary Schools, Elizabeth Scott
Elementary School, Bellwood Elementary
School, Bensley Elementary School,
Beulah Elementary School, Bon Air
Elementary School, Crestwood
Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary
School and Evergreen Elementary School
for VDOT Maintenance
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved the designation of right of way
for bus loops across Falling Creek Middle and
Elementary Schools, Elizabeth Scott Elementary
School, Bellwood Elementary School, Bensley
Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School, Bon Air
Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School, Ecoff
Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School for
VDOT maintenance and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the designation.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. Requests to Quitclaim
1. Request to Quitclaim Portions of Water
Easements Across the Property Owned by
Sauer Bon Air, LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a
quitclaim deed to quitclaim portions of water
easements across the property owned by Sauer Bon Air,
LLC.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
3. Set Public Hearing for March 11, 2026
a. To Declare County Property at 14351 Bermuda
Orchard Lane Surplus and for Conveyance
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 11, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider declaring 14351 Bermuda
Orchard Lane surplus, approving the conveyance of the
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property to Dominion Energy Virginia, and authorizing
the Chairman of the Board and the County
Administrator to execute the contract and deed.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. To Consider a Lease Amendment for the
Baseball Facility at James River High
School
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 11, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider an amendment extending the
current lease with Rapids Baseball Incorporated for
use of the baseball facility at James River High
School.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. To Consider the Exercise of Eminent Domain
for the River Road (Hickory Road to
Brickhouse Drive) Sidewalk Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 11, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider the exercise of eminent
domain for the acquisition of right-of-way and
easements for the River Road (Hickory Road to
Brickhouse Road) Sidewalk Project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
d. To Consider the Exercise of Eminent Domain
for the Meadowdale Boulevard (Beulah Road
to Dalebrook Drive) Bike and Pedestrian
Improvement Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 11, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider the exercise of eminent
domain for the acquisition of right-of-way and
easements for the Meadowdale Boulevard (Beulah Road
to Dalebrook Drive) Bike and Pedestrian Improvement
Project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
e. To Consider the Exercise of Eminent Domain
for the Woolridge Road (Genito Road to
Lacoc Road) Widening Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 11, 2026 as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider the exercise of eminent
domain for the acquisition of right-of-way and
easements for the Woolridge Road (Genito Road to
Lacoc Road) Widening Project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
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4. Set Public Hearing for March 25, 2026
a. To Consider an Amendment to Chapter 12
Health and Sanitation Relative to Setbacks
for Private Wells
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 25, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider an amendment to County
Code Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation, relative to
modifications to setback requirements for private
wells to align the county's requirements with state
code.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. To Consider Proposed Ordinance Changes for
the FY2027 Water and Wastewater Rates
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board set March 25, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider adoption of FY2027 water
and wastewater utility rates.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. Authorization to Advertise 2026 Calendar
Year Tax Rates and Other Required Legal
Notices and to Set Public Hearings Related
to the Proposed FY2027 Budget
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board authorized advertisement of 2026 calendar
year tax rates and other required legal notices and
to set public hearings for March 25, 2026, related to
the proposed FY2027 budget.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
5. Acceptance and Appropriation of Grant Funds from
the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) for
the Construction of the Landside Section of the
Airport Southeast Ramp Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board accepted and appropriated grant funds from
the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) for the
construction of the Landside Section of the Airport
Southeast Ramp Project; and authorized the Director
of Procurement to (1) award a construction contract
in the amount of $3,391,086 to J. R. Caskey, the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and (2)
approve all necessary change orders, up to the amount
budgeted for the project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
6. Request Approval for Submitting Proposed FY2027
Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) Funding
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Applications and County Department Direct
Distribution Sub-Grant Applications and, if
Awarded, Accept and Appropriate up to the
Requested Amount
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved the submission of applications
for, and acceptance and appropriation of, three
proposed FY2027 Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA)
Funding Applications:
1. Substance Use Housing Stabilization Cooperative
for $793,480
2. Communities in Schools (CIS) Substance Use
Support Cooperative for $433,000
3. Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Expansion
Cooperative for $154,048.
And, further, the Board approved the submission of
applications for, and acceptance and appropriation
of, proposed FY2027 Direct Settlement funds for:
1. County Department Sub-Grant Applications for
$500,000.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
7. Acceptance of State Roads
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Robert’s Forest Section 1 (Corrected: New data submitted–VDOT) Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
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Street Name and/or Route Number
Belspring Road State Route Number 1650
From: 0.06 miles east of Gladehill Road, (Route
1652)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.21 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 305, Page 24
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the streets meet the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the streets described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Reedy Springs Section D Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets
Street Name and/or Route Number
Reedy Knoll Drive State Route Number: 8377
From: 0.01 mile East of Reedy Springs Drive (Route
8376)
To: Reedy Hill Drive (Route 8378), a distance of 0.20
miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 311, Page 38
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Reedy Knoll Drive State Route Number: 8377
From: Reedy Hill Drive (Route 8378)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.10 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 311, Page 38
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
Reedy Hill Drive State Route Number: 8378
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From: 0.02 miles East of Walnut Walk Drive, (Route
8519)
To: Reedy Knoll Drive, (Route 8377), a distance of
0.05 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 311, Page 38
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the streets meet the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the streets described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Peacefield Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets
Street Name and/or Route Number
Westland Way State Route Number: 8661
From: River Road, (Route 602)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.29 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Lawnfield Drive State Route Number: 8662
From: Graves Road, (Route 630)
To: Peacefield Lane, (Route 8663), a distance of 0.04
miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Lawnfield Drive State Route Number: 8662
From: Peacefield Lane, (Route 8663)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.07 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
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Peacefield Lane State Route Number: 8663
From: Lawnfield Drive, (Route 8662)
To: Peacefield Court, (Route 8664), a distance of
0.47 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Peacefield Lane State Route Number: 8663
From: Peacefield Court, (Route 8664)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.10 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Peacefield Court State Route Number: 8664
From: Peacefield Lane, (Route 8663)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.07 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 303, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the streets meet the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the streets described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Meridian at Magnolia Green Section II Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets
Street Name and/or Route Number
Holly Crest Lane State Route Number: 8586
From: Holly Crest Drive, (Route 8669)
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To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.10 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 322, Page 10
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Holly Crest Lane State Route Number: 8586
From: 0.01 miles West of Cherry Oak Trail (Route
8585)
To: Holly Crest Drive, (Route 8669), a distance of
0.10 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 322, Page 10
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Holly Crest Drive State Route Number: 8669
From: Holly Crest Court, (Route 8670)
To: Woolridge Road, (Route 7766), a distance of 0.04
miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 322, Page 10
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Holly Crest Drive State Route Number: 8669
From: Holly Crest Lane, (Route 8586)
To: Holly Crest Court, (Route 8670), a distance of
0.08 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 322, Page 42
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Holly Crest Court State Route Number: 8670
From: Holly Crest Drive, (Route 8669)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.09 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 322, Page 10
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
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for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Wynwood at Foxcreek Section 15 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number
Cassia Loop State Route Number 8123
From: 0.03 miles South of Thornapple Run, (Route
8008)
To: 0.04 miles South of Thornapple Run, (Route 8008)
a distance of 0.16 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 317, Page 3
Right of Way width (feet) = 53
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
8. Authorization and Resolution of Support for
BUILD Grant for Powhite Parkway (Woolridge Road
- Genito Road) Extension
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board authorized staff to submit a BUILD grant
application and adopted the following resolution
confirming the local funding commitment in support of
the Powhite Parkway (Woolridge Road - Genito Road)
Extension:
WHEREAS, the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) grant program offers a federal
funding opportunity to advance projects that have a
significant local or regional impact that improve
transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the BUILD grant program will fund capital
and planning projects that enhance surface
transportation by improving safety, environmental
sustainability, quality of life, mobility and
community connectivity, economic competitiveness, and
state of good repair through partnership,
collaboration and innovation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County requests BUILD
capital grant funding for the Powhite Parkway
(Woolridge Road – Genito Road) Extension project.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby
agrees to contribute a minimum of $70 million towards
the Powhite Parkway (Woolridge Road – Genito Road)
Extension project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
9. Award of Annual Contracts for Construction
Engineering Inspection Services
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board authorized the Procurement Director to
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award and execute contracts for professional services
for construction engineering inspection for road
construction and transportation related projects,
subject to VDOT’s approval, with the following firms:
A. Morton Thomas and Associates; Century Engineering,
LLC; Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson, Incorporated;
McDonough Bolyard Peck, Incorporated; Rummel, Klepper
and Kahl, LLP; Quinn Consulting Services,
Incorporated; Volkert, Incorporated; and Whitman,
Requardt and Associates.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
10. Award of Construction Contract for Walton Park
Waterline Improvements Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board authorized the Procurement Director to
award the construction contract to Metra Industries
in the amount of $2,295,454.00 and execute all
necessary change orders up to the full amount
budgeted for the Walton Park Waterline Improvements
project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
11. Endorsement of Candidate Smart Scale Projects
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following list of candidate
Smart Scale projects and authorized staff to submit
projects for Smart Scale funding:
• Powhite Parkway (Woolridge Road - Genito Road)
Extension, Phase II
• Route 150/Route 60 Interchange Improvement
• I-95/Willis Road Interchange Improvement
• Route 150/Hopkins Road Interchange Improvements
• Route 150/Route 360 Interchange Improvement
• Route 360 (Otterdale Road - Magnolia Market
Avenue) Widening
• Fall Line Trail (FLT): Route 1 (Walmsley
Boulevard - Falling Creek Avenue)
• Route 360 (Turner Road - Tacony Road) Corridor
Enhancements
• Route 60 (Coalfield Road - Winterfield Road)
Corridor Enhancements
• Otterdale Road (Lake Summer Drive - Summer Lake
Drive) Reconstruction
• Woodpecker Road/Bradley Bridge Road Roundabout
• Route 10 (Jessup Road - Cogbill Road) Safety and
Operational Improvements
• Branders Bridge Road (0.14 mile North of
Lakeview Road - Swift Creek) Reconstruction
• Route 10 (Cogbill Road - Addison Gate Drive)
Safety and Operational Improvements
• Route 60 (0.08 mile East of Mount Pisgah Drive -
Coalfield Road) Corridor Enhancements
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
15. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
Sarah Saunders expressed concerns relative to rapid,
poorly managed growth in the county; runaway
spending; real estate tax burden; no return on
investment in economic development; data centers; and
the planning department.
Jerry Turner expressed concerns relative to the lack
of recognition for those who serve on county boards
and commissions.
16. Deferred Items from Previous Meetings
There were no deferred items from previous meetings.
17. Zoning Requests
A. 25SN1242 - Ramos Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Building, and Adjustments - Dale
In Dale Magisterial District, Ramos Accessory
Dwelling Unit, Accessory Building, and Adjustments is
a request to rezone from Semi-Urban Neighborhood (SU)
to Semi-Urban Neighborhood (SU) with conditional use
to permit an accessory dwelling unit (detached) and
accessory buildings to exceed size limitation, plus
adjustments to ordinance requirements for development
standards and amendment of zoning district map known
as 7101 Conifer Road. The 1.84 acre property is
developed with one existing single family dwelling
and this request proposes one accessory dwelling unit
(detached). The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for Residential Neighborhood
4 use (4 units per acre or less). Tax ID 784-679-
9832.
Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved Case 25SN1242, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Occupancy. Occupancy of the accessory dwelling
unit shall be limited to the occupants of the
principal dwelling unit, individuals related to them
by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship, foster
children, personal guests, or household employees.
(P)
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2. Deed Restriction. For the purpose of providing
record notice, prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy for the accessory dwelling unit, a deed
restriction shall be recorded setting forth the
limitation in Condition 1. The deed book and page
number of this restriction and a copy of the
restriction as recorded shall be submitted to the
Planning Department. (P)
3. Accessory Dwelling Unit Location, Size and
Construction Limitations. The following limitations
shall apply to the accessory dwelling unit on the
Property:
a. The accessory dwelling unit shall be
located on the Property as generally depicted in
Exhibit A.
b. The accessory dwelling unit shall be no
larger than 800 square feet.
c. A manufactured home shall not be
permitted on this property. (P)
4. Utilities Connection. Should the property be
legally subdivided in the future, the owner shall
establish separate water connections to each dwelling
unit, subject to the review and approval of the
Utilities Department. The owner shall be responsible
for all costs to establish the new water and/or
wastewater connections, including the payment of
connection fees in effect at the time service is
initiated. (U)
Staff Note: Conditions 5 & 6 apply to the adjustment to development standards for relief to setbacks for the existing detached garage.
5. Detached Garage Setbacks. The interior side
yard setback for the existing detached garage, shown
on Exhibit A, shall be no less than three (3) feet.
(P)
6. Screening. A privacy fence no more than seven
(7) feet in height shall be constructed in the
general location as shown on Exhibit A within ninety
(90) days of zoning approval. (P)
Staff Note: Condition 7 applies to the conditional use request to exceed the size limitation for accessory buildings.
7. Total Gross Square Footage for Accessory
Buildings. The cumulative gross square footage of all
accessory structures on the Property shall not exceed
2,300 square feet. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
B. 25SN1258 - Signs and Wonders Ministry Private School
- Dale
In the Dale Magisterial District, Signs and Wonders
Ministry Private School is a request for conditional
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use to permit a private school and amendment of the
zoning district map in the Agricultural (A) and
Suburban Community (SC) Districts on 3.73 acres known
as 6415 Irongate Drive. The Comprehensive Plan
suggests the property is appropriate for Light
Business, Residential Neighborhood 4 (4 units per
acre or less), and Neighborhood Residential 8 uses (8
units per acre or less). Tax IDs 776-681-5807 and
8225.
Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 25SN1258, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Use. A private school, in conjunction with the
existing church use, shall be permitted on the
Property. (P)
2. Student Limitation. The use shall not exceed
thirty (30) students on the premises at any given
time. (P)
3. Outdoor Play Area & Equipment. Any outdoor play
area and equipment for the use shall be located in
the general area depicted on Exhibit A. (P)
4. Hours of Operation. The use shall be permitted
to operated Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
C. 25SN1293 - Manning Family Day Care Home - Bermuda
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Manning Family Day
Care Home is a request for conditional use to permit
a family day care home and amendment of zoning
district map in the Suburban Community (SC) District
on 0.24 acre known as 6400 Arbor Landing Drive. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Suburban Residential 4 use (4 units
per acre or less). Tax ID 777-657-0912.
Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 25SN1293, subject to the
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following conditions:
Conditions
1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional
use approval shall be granted to and for Shenteirio
Manning, exclusively, and shall not be transferable
nor run with the land. (P)
2. Expansion of Use. There shall be no exterior
additions or alterations to the existing structure to
accommodate the use. (P)
3. Signage. There shall be no signs permitted to
identify this use. (P)
4. Number of Children. This conditional use
approval shall be limited to providing care,
protection and guidance to a maximum of twelve (12)
children, other than the applicant’s own children, at
any one time. (P)
5. Hours of Operation. Hours and days of operation
shall be limited to Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. There shall be no Saturday or Sunday
operation of this use. (P)
6. Fenced Outdoor Play Areas. Any outdoor play
area and/or recreational equipment utilized by the
family day care home shall be located in the side or
rear yard of the property. Outdoor play and/or
recreational equipment areas shall have perimeter
fencing of at least four (4) feet in height,
installed around the equipment or play area. (P)
7. Employees. No employees shall be permitted to
work on the premises, other than family member
employees who live on the premises. (P)
8. Time Limitation. This conditional use shall be
granted for a period not to exceed five (5) years
from the date of approval. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
D. 25SN1312 - The Sustainability Park - Bermuda
In Bermuda Magisterial District, The Sustainability
Park is a request for conditional use to permit
warehouse, distribution center, and tractor trailer
parking and storage uses and amendment of zoning
district map in the Employment General (EG) District
on 100.8 acres known as 13101 North Enon Church Road.
The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Manufacturing and Processing use. Tax
ID 828-654-7056.
Ms. Wilson introduced the case. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
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There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 25SN1312, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Tractor Trailer Parking and Storage. The
tractor trailer parking and storage use shall be
limited to those areas shown on Exhibit A. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
E. 25SN1074 - Bella at Westchester Phase 2 Amendment -
Midlothian
In Midlothian Magisterial District, Bella at
Westchester Phase 2 Amendment is a request to amend
zoning approval (Case 18SN0709) relative to the
master plan, unit types and density and amendment of
zoning district map in the Employment Center (EC)
District fronting approximately 500 feet on the west
side of Watkins Centre Parkway, 850 feet north of
Midlothian Turnpike. The 5.66 acre property is
proposed for a maximum development of 161 dwelling
units. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property
is appropriate for Regional Mixed Use. Tax ID 715-
711-4987.
Planning Administrator Harold Ellis introduced the
case.
Jeff Geiger, representing the applicant, provided
additional details about the case.
Questions and discussion ensued relative to the
information provided.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
Jerry Turner encouraged the Board to fix the
roundabout at Westchester.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Additional questions and discussion ensued about
density and the problematic roundabout.
Dr. Miller then moved to deny case 25SN1074 because,
among other things, based on his discussions with the
Police Department, a safety issue exists at the
roundabout that would be used to access the site. He
stated that, according to the VDOT crash data, there
were 83 reported crashes in the roundabout from April
2020 to April 2025. He further stated he could not
support adding new residents to this area until the
issues at that roundabout are fixed. He stated that,
while the county has plans to modify the roundabout
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to try to address the crash issue, he wants empirical
evidence that those modifications have mitigated the
crashes. He further stated that he could not support
the case until that happens.
Mr. Ingle seconded the motion.
Dr. Miller called for a vote on his motion, seconded
by Mr. Ingle, for the Board to deny Case 25SN1074.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
18. Public Hearings
A. To Consider the Exercise of Eminent Domain for the
Acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement for
the Walton Park Waterline Improvements Project -
Midlothian
Ms. Wilson stated that, at the January 28th Board of
Supervisors meeting, the Board set this date to hold
a public hearing to consider the exercise of eminent
domain for the acquisition of a temporary
construction easement for the Walton Park Waterline
Improvements Project. She further stated that the
owners have since signed the necessary easement
agreement; therefore, no action would be needed on
the item.
19. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this
time.
20. Closing Announcements
A. Creation of Plant-Based Medicine Chair's Ad Hoc
Committee
Dr. Miller announced the formation of the Chair’s
Plant Medicine Ad Hoc Committee, formed in response
to growing interest in innovative approaches to
mental health care, particularly for the veteran
community. He stated that the purpose of this
committee, which will include 18 individuals, is not
to endorse any specific treatment, but to responsibly
examine the evidence, understand the regulatory
landscape, and explore whether emerging therapies
could play a role in improving outcomes for veterans
and others in the community. He stated that his goal
for the committee is to ensure that any future
recommendations are grounded in science, guided by
safety, and aligned with responsibility to the public
within state and federal laws. He further stated the
committee’s work and evaluation would center on three
main topics: how the county would best work with the
Virginia Board of Pharmacy should plant medicines be
decriminalized at the state and federal levels; what
other state and local programs exist across the
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country and how they have implemented treatment
programs, focusing on what has worked and not worked,
and the challenges they encountered; and what
training would be necessary for professionals to
clinically assist those who are suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,
anxiety, etc. He stated that meetings will be open to
the public and legally noticed, and the committee
shall determine the manner in which to report out its
activities and findings to the Board of Supervisors,
but any such report issued would be by November 30,
2026, and, if any public presentation, by the
December 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting. (It is
noted the names of the committee members are filed
with the papers of this Board.)
Additional comments from Board members centered on
Senate Bill 454 relative to by-right multifamily
housing and bills on collective bargaining. Board
members encouraged citizens to contact their
representatives in the General Assembly to oppose
these items.
21. Adjournment
A. Adjournment and Notice of Next Scheduled Meeting of
the Board of Supervisors
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Hylton, the
Board adjourned at 8:51 p.m. to its regularly
scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on March 11,
2026, at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County
Administration Building.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
__________________________ ___________________________
Joseph P. Casey Mark S. Miller
County Administrator Chairman
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Citizen Comments Received Through the Comment Portal February 25, 2026, Board of Supervisors Meeting
Comment Type Comment Name District
Unscheduled
matter
Dear Members of the
Chesterfield County Board of
Supervisors,
My name is Thomas H. Burnett.
I live at 14818 Diamond Creek
Terrace in Midlothian and
have owned Bon Air Mortgage
Company since 2006. I work
closely with seniors,
including
those using reverse mortgages,
and I see firsthand the
financial strain many are
under.
Seniors are being squeezed
financially.
Many older residents live on
fixed incomes while facing:
- Rising real estate taxes
- Increasing medical costs
- Ongoing home maintenance
expenses
For seniors with reverse
mortgages, the situation is
even more serious. With
interest rates
around 7.5%, loan balances
compound monthly. Within 10–12
years, many homeowners
risk becoming underwater.
Adding higher property taxes
to that burden is not
sustainable.
The Commissioner of the
Revenue, operating under Board
direction, has limited capital
losses to $3,000 with no
carryforward on the relief
application. This contradicts
federal IRS rules, which allow
excess losses to be carried
forward.
If federal standards are being
referenced, they should be
applied consistently. If they
are not
being followed, the County
should clearly explain why.
This issue will be challenged
legally
if not resolved, and that
outcome can and should be
avoided.
There is a clear solution.
Henrico County provides a
simpler and stronger model
through its REAP program:
- 100% real estate tax relief
Thomas
Burnett
Midlothian
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Comment Type Comment Name District
for senior households earning
under $75,000
- $3,200 exemption
Henrico’s median home price is
approximately $397,000, while
Chesterfield’s is about
$407,000. Given that
similarity, Chesterfield
should adopt a comparable —
and slightly
stronger — standard.
I am formally requesting:
- 100% real estate tax relief
for senior households with
income under $75,000
- An exemption of up to $4,000
- Simplification of the
current income brackets and
percentage-based system
This change would provide
meaningful protection for
vulnerable senior homeowners
and
create a clear, consistent
policy.
Thank you for your
consideration.
Thomas H. Burnett