2026-07-22 Minutes BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES JULY 22, 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
Matt Harris
Interim County Administrator
Dr. Miller called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Ingle,
the Board approved the minutes of the June 24, 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
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board moved the agenda item entitled "Resolution
Requesting the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County
to Order a Referendum Election on the Question of
Whether Chesterfield County Should be Authorized to
Levy a General Retail Sales Tax Not to Exceed One
Percent to Provide Revenue Solely for Capital
Projects for the Construction or Renovation of
Schools Serving Chesterfield County in Accordance
with Virginia Code Section 58.1-605.1, as Amended"
from item 15.D.1.h. to item 15.D., thereby causing
Consent Items to become 15.E., and approved the
agenda, as amended.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
3. Resolutions and Special Recognitions
A. Resolution Recognizing Major Donald W. Huff,
Sheriff's Office, Upon His Retirement
Major Donald W. Huff, accompanied by members of his
family, was present to receive the recognition.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Major Donald Huff was hired on July 23,
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2001, as a Deputy and has faithfully and honorably
served the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for
twenty-five years under Sheriff Clarence G. Williams,
Jr., the late Sheriff Dennis S. Proffitt, Sr., and
current Sheriff Karl S. Leonard; and
WHEREAS, Major Huff was awarded a Good Conduct
ribbon, and received Letters of Appreciation for his
multifaceted contributions to recruitment, strategic
planning, and community outreach, and was further
recognized with a Life Saving Award for displaying
exceptional courage and compassion in rescuing and
resuscitating an inmate following a suicide attempt;
and
WHEREAS, Major Huff earned a Unit Citation for a
successful training audit, Letters of Commendation
for achieving agency compliance with the Prison Rape
Elimination Act (PREA), and assisting in a fugitive
apprehension and drug seizure, and a Letter of
Appreciation for contributing over 50 hours of
community service to the Chesterfield Food Bank’s
Kids Summer Food Program; and he further received
Celebrating Success Awards for his initiative in
streamlining the deputy hiring process, assisting
with interviews, and organizing the agency’s first
Public Safety Career Expo, and earned a Meritorious
Service Award for going above and beyond his normal
duties to bring the Growth Through Opportunity (GTO)
program to Chesterfield; and
WHEREAS, Major Huff received recognition for his
extraordinary achievement in creating, developing,
and implementing the AVOID (Adherence, Vigilance,
Observation, Interdiction, Diligence) Initiative to
prevent inmate deaths, and was further commended for
his hard work on the Sheriff’s Office Wellness Team
as a true representative of peer and staff well-
being, and received a Letter of Appreciation for his
dedicated service during the funeral of Deputy
William Barrett Walters; and
WHEREAS, Major Huff, throughout his distinguished
career, has embodied the highest ideals of public
service, exemplifying the highest level of integrity
and leadership, and has earned the profound gratitude
of his peers, the Sheriff’s Office, and the citizens
of Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 22nd day of July
2026, publicly recognizes the outstanding
contributions of Major Donald W. Huff, expresses the
appreciation of all residents for his dedicated
service to Chesterfield County, and extends
congratulations and best wishes upon his retirement
for a long, healthy, and happy future.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Major Huff, and that this
resolution be permanently recorded among the papers
of this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia.
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
Lt. Col. Matt Wilkerson presented Major Huff with a
replica of the brick that will be placed in the
walkway in his honor. He congratulated Major Huff and
wished him the best in his retirement.
Major Huff expressed appreciation for the recognition
and thanked his family for the sacrifices they made
during weather events, holidays, birthdays, and
anniversaries.
C. Resolution Recognizing Master Deputy Patsy W.
Dismuke, Sheriff's Office, Upon Her Retirement
Master Deputy Patsy W. Dismuke, accompanied by her
husband, was present to receive the recognition.
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Patsy Dismuke faithfully
served the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for
25 years under Sheriff Clarence G. Williams, Jr., the
late Sheriff Dennis S. Proffitt, Sr., and current
Sheriff Karl S. Leonard; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke was hired on July 23,
2001, and was assigned to Correctional Services as a
Jail Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke, throughout her
tenure, received Letters of Appreciation for
exemplary performance, open communication, mentoring
future CSO deputies as a Field Training Officer, and
maintaining professionalism while being the sole
roamer in the female housing unit; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke was awarded Good
Conduct Ribbons on multiple occasions, in recognition
of having no formal disciplinary actions; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke earned three Sheriff's
Office Star Performer Awards, and was commended by
Judge Vaughn for exemplary professionalism,
leadership, and outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke received a Unit
Citation for exemplary service as part of the Peer
Support Team, providing crisis intervention, trauma
support, resiliency resources, training, and 24-hour
assistance to Sheriff's Office personnel while
helping develop and strengthen the agency's peer
support program; and
WHEREAS, Master Deputy Dismuke has earned the
profound gratitude of her peers, the Sheriff’s
Office, and the citizens of Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
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outstanding contributions of Master Deputy Patsy
Dismuke, expresses the appreciation of all residents
for her service to Chesterfield County and extends
appreciation for her dedicated service to the county
and congratulations upon her retirement, as well as
best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Master Deputy Dismuke, and
that this resolution be permanently recorded among
the papers of this Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
Lt. Col. Wilkerson presented Master Deputy Dismuke
with a replica of the brick that will be placed in
the walkway in her honor. He congratulated Master
Deputy Dismuke and wished her the best in her
retirement.
Master Deputy Dismuke expressed appreciation for the
recognition and stated it was a great journey to work
with the Chesterfield Sheriff's Office.
D. Recognizing Other Retirees and Special Guests
Director of Constituent and Media Services David
Goode welcomed retiree Kathleen "Kathy" Novak (Office
of the Commissioner of the Revenue), who was
accompanied by Chief Deputy Commissioner Gloria
House.
Ms. House shared some highlights of Ms. Novak's
career and wished her a long, happy, and well-
deserved retirement.
Ms. Novak stated it has been an honor and pleasure to
serve Chesterfield County.
Mr. Goode provided details of additional retirees
receiving resolutions on the Board's consent agenda.
B. Resolution Recognizing Captain Levi A. Gholson,
Sheriff's Office, Upon His Retirement
Captain Levi A. Gholson, accompanied by members of
his family, was present to receive the recognition.
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Captain Levi Gholson has faithfully and
honorably served the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s
Office for thirty-three years under Sheriff Clarence
G. Williams, Jr., the late Sheriff Dennis S.
Proffitt, Sr., and current Sheriff Karl S. Leonard;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson was hired on August 16,
1993, and assigned to the Correctional Services as a
Jail Deputy, and through dedication, professionalism,
and exemplary service advanced through the ranks to
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Sergeant in 1995, Lieutenant in 2007, and Captain in
2016; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson earned recognition as
Employee of the Quarter on multiple occasions, and
earned the distinct honor of being named Employee of
the Year in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson received numerous letters of
appreciation, recognition, and commendation for
outstanding leadership, exceptional performance,
professionalism, superior attendance, successful
inspections, strategic planning, employee mentoring,
and contributions to agency operations; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson made significant
contributions to the Sheriff's Office by helping
develop jail policies and procedures, supporting
recruitment and promotional processes, coordinating
training programs, filling in as Quartermaster,
improving operational readiness, assisting with
accreditation and inspection efforts, and
consistently demonstrating a commitment to
organizational excellence; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson faithfully represented the
Sheriff's Office through many years of service with
the Honor Guard and Color Guard, participating in
funerals, ceremonial events, public safety
ceremonies, and other occasions that honored fellow
public servants and the community; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson demonstrated commitment to
community engagement by organizing and participating
in youth outreach, conflict resolution and wellness
programs, YADAPP conferences, Shop with a Cop, career
fairs, school presentations, public safety
initiatives, charitable service, and other efforts
that strengthened relationships between the Sheriff's
Office and the community; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson was recognized by The Highly
Exceptional Acts Regarding Teamwork (HEART) Program
for donating eighty hours of his annual leave to a
fellow Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Captain Gholson is commended for over three
decades of dedicated public service, and for earning
the respect and gratitude of his colleagues, the
Sheriff’s Office, and the citizens of Chesterfield
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Captain Levi Gholson,
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
dedicated service to Chesterfield County, and extends
congratulations and best wishes upon his retirement
for a long, healthy, and happy future.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Captain Gholson, and that
this resolution be permanently recorded among the
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papers of this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
Lt. Col. Wilkerson presented Captain Gholson with a
replica of the brick that will be placed in the
walkway in his honor. He congratulated Captain
Gholson and wished him the best in his retirement.
Captain Gholson expressed appreciation for the
recognition and stated that every day is outstanding.
4. Everyday Excellence - Community Corrections and Mental Health Support Services
Director of Community Corrections Gary Hughes,
accompanied by Director of Mental Health Support
Services Kelly Fried, introduced Melody Force
(Community Corrections, Peer Recovery Specialist) and
Lindsay Force (Mental Health Support Services, Peer
Recovery Specialist), also known as the Force
sisters, to be recognized for Everyday Excellence. He
shared details about how they went from addiction and
incarceration to recovery and now use their
experiences to provide their program, Sister Act, at
conferences and facilities.
Ms. Fried stated the Force sisters demonstrate the
power of peers in their programs, and they are
fortunate to have them because it makes such a
difference in the lives of those they serve.
Lindsay Force expressed appreciation for the
recognition and stated peer support has allowed
people with lived experience to help others and be a
bridge. She further stated the recognition is a full-
circle moment of which they are proud.
Melody Force stated she was honored to receive the
recognition. She thanked many people and stated it
has been an honor to serve a county she grew up in.
She further stated it has been a true gift to work
with her sister and share with her the opportunity to
help people.
Board members thanked the Force sisters for bringing
their gift to the county.
5. Work Sessions
A. Intern Recognition
Mary Martin Selby, Director of Human Resources,
provided the Board with details of the 2026 Summer
Internship Program, which included 16 students
working in many county departments. Several interns
were in attendance and introduced themselves. Ms.
Martin Selby then introduced Kimberly Gonzalez, a
rising senior at the University of Virginia, who
interned with the Department of Economic Development.
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Ms. Gonzalez shared her experience working on various
projects and initiatives in Economic Development. She
provided details of the other interns and their
assignments within county departments. She thanked
the Board for their continued support of the program.
Board members thanked the interns for choosing to
intern with the county and encouraged them to
consider joining the county workforce once their
education is complete.
B. Finance Update: Sales Tax for Education
Interim County Administrator Matt Harris and Director
of Budget and Management Gerard Durkin provided the
Board with a Finance Update. Topics included a bond
sale update; a proposed one-percent sales tax
referendum; proposed financial strategy for projects
in the pipeline; current Schools debt service
payments; a proposed timeline, should the Board
approve petitions requesting the Circuit Court to
place the referendum on the November 2026 ballot; and
a review of finance-related items on the consent
agenda.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
C. Consent Agenda Highlights
Deputy County Administrator Clay Bowles provided
details of various agenda items on the evening's
consent agenda.
6. County Administration Update
The County Administration Update included the
following announcements:
• Budget Director Gerard Durkin has been
recognized as a 2026 Top Budget Director by Gov
Business Review Magazine;
• The county’s Treasurer’s Office has once again
achieved Office Accreditation through the
Treasurers’ Association of Virginia, or TAV,
marking its 15th consecutive year receiving this
distinguished recognition;
• Chesterfield County’s Fleet Services division,
part of the Department of General Services, was
recently honored by Government Fleet Magazine
and the American Public Works Association as one
of the Top 50 Leading Fleets at this month’s
Government Fleet Expo in Long Beach, California;
• Chesterfield has been named No. 2 among U.S.
counties of its population size in the Digital
Counties Survey; and
• A new webpage has been launched focusing on data
centers.
7. Reports
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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.
8. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
Kyle Woods expressed concerns about the data center
deal, where two of the locations are, and a loophole
that prevents future boards from changing the rate.
Sager Marshall expressed concerns relative to the
Sawmill development and condemnation of agriculture
property for private economic development.
Jason Knapp expressed concerns relative to data
centers and encouraged the public to submit comments.
9. 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, or the
Disposition of Publicly Held Real Property, Where
Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect
the Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of
the Public Body
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
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, or the Disposition of Publicly
Held Real Property, 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 Ms. Schneider, seconded by Dr. Miller,
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
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
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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.
10. Recess for Dinner
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
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:
11. Invocation by the Honorable LeQuan M. Hylton, Dale District Supervisor
The Honorable LeQuan M. Hylton, Dale District
Supervisor, gave the invocation.
12. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Matt Harris, Interim County Administrator
Interim County Administrator Matt Harris led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
13. Board Member Reports
Board members announced and provided details of
several community meetings and county-related events
they attended recently.
Interim County Administrator Matt Harris announced
the launch of a new webpage on the county website
dedicated to data center development, information,
and impacts. He stated the Board will receive a
presentation at its August 26, 2026, meeting, and a
portal will be set up in advance to gather questions
from the public.
14. Resolutions and Special Recognitions
A. Recognizing Ms. Melissa Hoy, Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office, for 28 Years of Service
Ms. Melissa Hoy, accompanied by Commonwealth's
Attorney Erin Barr, was present to receive the
resolution.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
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the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Melissa H. Hoy will leave her position
with the Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorneys
Office, having been appointed to the 12th Judicial
District Court Bench, on June 26, 2026, after
providing twenty-eight years of dedicated service to
the residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoy demonstrated exceptional dedication
throughout her career, consistently conducting
herself with courtesy, professionalism, and grace;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoy’s extensive knowledge and
experience have made her not only an indispensable
resource within the County but also a valued mentor
to staff and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoy has dedicated her career to the
service and protection of Chesterfield County
community members; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoy’s strong work ethic and high
standards have motivated everyone she has worked with
to strive for excellence, while her compassionate
nature and open-door approach have earned the
respect, trust, and admiration of those who work with
her; and
WHEREAS, as a result of her competence and
dedication, Mrs. Hoy has been a true ambassador of
the County, setting a standard of excellence for all
who follow; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoy has always rendered invaluable
service and support of law enforcement with a high
degree of professionalism and will be sorely missed
by all who wish her the best as she transitions to
her new appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 22nd day of July
2026, publicly recognizes Mrs. Melissa H. Hoy and
extends on behalf of its members and the residents of
Chesterfield County, appreciation for twenty-eight
years of exceptional service to the county.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Mrs. Hoy, and that this
resolution be permanently recorded among the papers
of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
Ms. Barr presented Ms. Hoy with a replica of the
brick that will be placed in the walkway in her
honor. She stated Ms. Hoy is a legend who will
continue to make her impact on the community in a
different way as a general district court judge.
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Board members thanked Ms. Hoy for her dedication and
leadership and for doing an outstanding job for the
community.
Ms. Hoy credited much of her success to law
enforcement and colleagues from whom she learned
something every day. She stated they kept her
energized, learning and loving the law, and
continuing to do it with integrity, fairness, and
compassion. She expressed appreciation for the
recognition.
15. New Business
A. Shoosmith Landfill Update
Deputy County Administrator Jesse Smith introduced
the update and the presenter, Mike Rolband, Director
of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ). Also present were DEQ Director of
Communications John Giese; Brad Ricks, DEQ Multimedia
Environmental Compliance Specialist; and Myles Bartos
with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He
also introduced Director of Utilities Matt Rembold
and Director of Environmental Engineering Scott
Smedley, who were present in the audience.
Mr. Rolband provided the Board with a timeline of
events starting in 1976, when Shoosmith Brothers,
Inc. (SBI) accepted municipal, commercial,
construction/demolition, and industrial wastes
generated within the greater Richmond area. He
provided details of the current situation, which is
that leachate management, gas control, and complete
closure must occur or risk impacts to Swift Creek and
the Appomattox and James rivers. He discussed
concerns about the mechanically stabilized earth
retaining wall and fly ash. He provided details of
groundwater monitoring. He discussed protecting
public health and adjacent properties on well water
(relative to the landfill). He reviewed the financial
assurance drawdown and estimated cost needs after
financial assurance is exhausted. He provided the
Board with an overview of the State budget amendment
and Planned Regulatory Update. He summarized DEQ's
work with the Secretary of Natural and Historic
Resources (SNHR), Department of Planning and Budget
(DPB), and Finance staff on budget alternatives. He
reviewed approved state budget item 368 #8c (to pay
for immediate needs in FY2027 and add the Virginia
Environmental Emergency Response Fund (VEERF) and
also to evaluate options and funding mechanisms),
revenue sources, and a budget amendment to item 471
#2c (potential source for additional monitoring
costs). He provided details of a draft guidance
document relative to early detection and management
of elevated temperature landfills (ETLF) to help
prevent future problems like Shoosmith and Bristol.
He reviewed the budget amendment to item 365 #1c
(Expanded Financial Assurances). He reviewed the
timeline relative to the Notice of Intended
Regulatory Action (NOIRA) for Landfill Financial
Assurance, which was approved June 17, 2026.
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Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
B. Approval of an Employment Agreement for the County
Administrator
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved an employment agreement for Dr.
Kevin Catlin as County Administrator effective August
24, 2026.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: Ingle.
C. Appointments
1. Planning Commission
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board nominated/appointed Christopher Chapman to
represent the Matoaca District on the Planning
Commission, whose term is effective immediately and
will expire December 31, 2027.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
D. Resolution Requesting the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County to Order A Referendum Election on
the Question of Whether Chesterfield County Should Be
Authorized to Levy a General Retail Sales Tax Not to
Exceed One Percent (1%) to Provide Revenue Solely for
Capital Projects for the Construction or Renovation
of Schools Serving Chesterfield County in Accordance
with Virginia Code § 58.1-605.1, as Amended
Mr. Harris introduced the item.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA REQUESTING THE
CIRCUIT COURT OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO ORDER A
REFERENDUM ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SHOULD BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY
A GENERAL RETAIL SALES TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE
PERCENT (1%) TO PROVIDE REVENUE SOLELY FOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR
RENOVATION OF SCHOOLS SERVING CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIRGINIA CODE § 58.1-605.1, AS
AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia (the “Board”) has determined that a
new funding source is necessary to fund construction
and renovation of schools serving Chesterfield
County; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of providing the additional
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funding necessary to construct and renovate schools
serving Chesterfield County, the Board deems it
advisable to consider levying a general retail sales
tax in the County, not to exceed one (1%), in
accordance with Va. Code § 58.1-605.1, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, in order for the Board to consider levying a
general retail sales tax for this purpose, the
citizens of the County must approve such a sales tax
in a referendum election held in accordance with Va.
Code § 24.2-684; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to request the
Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia to
order an election to be held on November 3, 2026,
upon the question of whether a general retail sales
tax should be levied in the County for the purpose of
providing revenue solely for capital projects for the
construction or renovation of schools serving
Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as
follows:
1. It is hereby determined that, pursuant to Va. Code
§ 58.1-605.1, as amended, it is advisable for the
County to seek the authority from its citizens for
the Board to impose a general retail sales tax at a
rate not to exceed one percent (1%) to provide
revenue solely for capital projects for the
construction or renovation of schools serving
Chesterfield County.
2. The capital projects for the construction or
renovation of schools to be funded by the proposed
general retail sales tax, if approved, shall be
financed both by bonds or loans, which shall be
repaid by July 22, 2046, and directly by the proposed
sales tax, which shall expire by July 22, 2046.
3. The Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia
is hereby requested to order a referendum election on
November 3, 2026 upon the question of whether the
Board should be authorized to levy a general retail
sales tax in the County, in an amount not to exceed
one percent (1%) for the purposes stated in numbered
paragraph one above.
4. The County Attorney shall file a certified copy of
this Resolution with the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County and shall submit to the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County for entry a draft Order
calling for such a referendum election on November 3,
2026, and requiring publication of notice of the
referendum election in accordance with Va. Code §
58.1-605.1(A)(2)(b), as amended by the Budget Bill.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
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E. Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.)
1. Adoption of Resolutions
a. Recognizing Barry L. White, Building
Inspection, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Barry L. White will retire from
Chesterfield County service on August 1, 2026, after
providing 33 years of dedicated service to the
residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White was hired by Chesterfield County
in November of 1992 as a Building Inspector in the
Department of Building Inspection; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White has earned the respect and
admiration of construction and code enforcement
professionals through his exceptional knowledge of
multiple trades as demonstrated by his eight
professional certifications including Combination
Residential Inspector and Property Maintenance
Official in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White studied and demonstrated extensive
knowledge in his field and was promoted to Senior
Structural Inspector in January of 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White further demonstrated exceptional
leadership skills in addition to his technical
knowledge and was promoted to Residential Combination
Supervisor in April of 1996; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White developed from the ground up and
oversaw the department’s property maintenance
division and blight eradication efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White supervised both the combination
inspectors and property maintenance and blight
eradication efforts in addition to numerous special
project assignments over the years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White developed and implemented the
Neighborhood Enhancement Program, which was selected
as the 2011 Achievement Award Winner by the National
Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White has devoted countless hours
throughout his career to training inspectors within
the department and across the county, building
relationships across county departments, and sharing
his expertise and advancing the consistent
enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White, through his diligence, has
ensured many homes and businesses in Chesterfield
County are safe places to live and work.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Mr. Barry L. White and
extends its sincere appreciation, on behalf of the
Board, county employees, and the citizens of
Chesterfield County, for his 33 years of dedicated
and exemplary service, and congratulates Mr. White on
his retirement and extends its best wishes for
continued happiness, health, and success in the years
ahead.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. Recognizing Robin R. Jones, Mental Health
Support Services, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Ms. Robin Jones is retiring from
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services on
July 1, 2026, after providing 31 years of service;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was hired on January 30, 1995, as
a part-time clinician for Prevention Services; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones became a full-time senior
clinician on April 1, 2000, returned to part-time
clinician status on November 25, 2000, and again
became full-time on December 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones successfully completed the General
Leadership course in 2015 becoming a senior clinician
II; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones transferred from Prevention
Services to Access on January 11, 2020, where she
served the remainder of her career; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones served on the Mental Health
Support Services Trauma Informed Committee and
Secondary Trauma Committee as well as the
Chesterfield County Domestic Violence Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was instrumental in a variety of
evidence-based programs including Mental Health First
Aid, ACEs training and Signs of Suicide; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones received a Celebrating Success
Award for collecting and organizing educational
materials for staff access, creating significant
annual staff-time cost savings; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones received a second Celebrating
Success Award for developing a database for the
RELATE program, the community implementation manual
for marital enhancement, and developing a 12-session
program for children exposed to violence; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was nominated as the Prevention
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Employee of the Year for 2000; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones developed and help implement
several Prevention Services programs including grief
groups, grief consultations, a support group for
children who witnessed domestic violence, healthy
relationships programming for both children and
adults and classes for parents of young children; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones worked on the development of
Relate2You, a healthy relationship and domestic
violence prevention website targeted to Chesterfield
County teens with results being published in the
Journal of Social Work; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones provided services for parents
including home visits, parent education for all age
groups, infant massage therapy instructor training
and working with co-parents; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones was a strong advocate for those
she served, using her extensive knowledge and
experience to ensure the betterment of the lives of
children, parents and families of Chesterfield
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Ms. Robin R. Jones and
extends appreciation, on behalf of its members and
the employees and citizens of Chesterfield County,
for 31 years of dedicated services 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.
c. Recognizing Firefighter Melissa P. Ahern,
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Firefighter Melissa Parker Ahern retired
from the Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical
Services (CFEMS) Department on July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern attended Recruit School
#27 in 1998, graduating as Top Recruit, and served
the residents of Chesterfield County for 28 years in
assignments at the Dale, Buford, Centralia, Dutch
Gap, Bensley, Midlothian, Ettrick, Cloverhill, and
Courthouse Fire and EMS Stations as well as the
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Unit, and served as a
Lieutenant, Captain and Acting Battalion Chief in the
Northern Battalion; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern served as a Rapid Sequence
Intubation (RSI) Paramedic for 26 years, a member of
the Technical Rescue Team for 18 years, a member of
the Central Virginia Incident Management Team for 17
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years, a member of the Chesterfield County Incident
Management Team for nine years, and a member of the
Peer Support Team for four years; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern served on the ALS
Workgroup, Educational Requirements for Promotion
Workgroup, Organizational Climate Assessment
Workgroup, and represented CFEMS at nationwide
competitions in the Scott Firefighter Combat
Challenge; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern was awarded an EMS Unit
Citation for assisting with the rapid extrication and
care of a victim in a head-on collision on May 14,
1999; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern received a Unit Citation
for a structure fire involving trapped occupants on
Trickling Creek Road on March 3, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern received an EMS Lifesave
Award for assisting in the resuscitation of a patient
in cardiac arrest on January 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern received a Unit Citation
for helping to rescue a subject who had fallen into a
well on January 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ahern received a Unit Lifesave
Award for her actions during the Hurricane Helene
swift water rescue operations in Wythe County,
resulting in the rescue of a citizen on September 27,
2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
contributions of Firefighter Melissa P. Ahern and
expresses the appreciation of all residents for her
service to the County and extends their appreciation
for her dedicated service and their congratulations
upon her retirement.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
d. Recognizing Firefighter Christian J.
Wilkinson, Fire and Emergency Medical
Services Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Firefighter Christian J. Wilkinson retired
from the Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical
Services (CFEMS) Department on July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson completed Recruit
School #38 in 2006, and faithfully served the
residents of Chesterfield County for 20 years in
various assignments as a firefighter/EMT at the Bon
Air, Manchester, Bensley, and Airport Fire and EMS
Stations; and
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WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson served in the Navy
Reserve and was activated for deployment to
Afghanistan from February 9, 2009, to March 10, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson served as a member of
the Hazardous Materials Team beginning in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson received a Life Save
Award for his involvement in the rescue of residents
trapped inside a burning car on July 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson was presented with an
EMS Life Save Award and an EMS Unit Citation for his
involvement in the successful outcome of a patient
suffering cardiac arrest on June 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Wilkinson received a Unit Life
Save Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient in cardiac arrest on Oct 7,
2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
contributions of Firefighter Christian J. Wilkinson
and expresses the appreciation of all residents for
his service to the County, their appreciation for his
dedicated service and their congratulations upon his
retirement.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
e. Recognizing Corporal William F. Calliott
Jr., Police Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Corporal William F. Calliott Jr. will retire
from the Chesterfield County Police Department on
August 1, 2026, after providing over 30 years of
quality service to the residents of Chesterfield
County; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott began as a Recruit in 1995
and continued to faithfully serve as a Police
Officer, Police Detective, Senior Police Detective,
Master Police Detective, Career Police Detective,
Corporal Police Detective and District Detective; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott served during his tenure
as a member of the Anti-Crime Task Force, receiving a
Unit Citation for his efforts in a series of breaking
and entering cases committed October 2003,
demonstrating the skills that became instrumental in
the successful conclusion of this case; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott served during his tenure
as a member of the Larceny from Auto Section,
receiving a Unit Citation for his diligence,
teamwork, and work ethic that would ultimately solve
the crime of vehicles being broken into in the area,
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and included 11 different victims in February of
2007; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott received a commendation
for coordinated efforts developing target individuals
for the Tactical Investigations Unit regarding
several related burglaries and larcenies in April
2007, and being commended for their exceptional
investigative skills and team efforts which resulted
in the arrest of these individuals and the end of
this crime spree; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott was recognized as part of
the Crimes Against Property Unit responsible for
investigating criminal acts including burglary,
larceny, vandalism, arson, and theft by fraud,
ultimately having their efforts become the catalyst
by which Chesterfield County received a 2017 Virginia
Association of Counties Achievement Award, as well as
a 2017 National Association of Counties Award; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott received a 2025 Chief’s
Commendation for his diligence regarding larcenies
that spanned over multiple jurisdictions and became
an ongoing effort between several divisions;
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott is recognized for his
exceptional work ethic and professionalism,
integrity, and proven investigative skills; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Calliott has provided the
Chesterfield County Police Department with many years
of loyal and dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Corporal Calliott's diligent
service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes Corporal
William F. Calliott 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.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
f. Recognizing Kathleen Novak, Commissioner of
the Revenue's Office, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Kathleen “Kathy” Novak retired from the
Commissioner of the Revenue’s office on June 30,
2026, after 21 years of exemplary public service to
the citizens of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Kathy started work for Chesterfield County
in 2005 as a temporary Secretary supporting the
enterprise-wide InFocus implementation and joined the
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Commissioner of the Revenue’s office in 2006 as an
Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS, Kathy was promoted to Administrative Analyst
and then Administrative Manager, where she worked
across the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office,
establishing and maintaining a robust Continuing
Professional Development program, liaising with
County HR to facilitate personnel management,
coordinating procurement activities and completing
the monthly financial reporting process to the State
Compensation Board; and
WHEREAS, Kathy has also been active on a number of
committees throughout her career, including
leadership and planning of events and employee
appreciation for the EIT committee, serving as United
Way Office Coordinator to promote charitable giving,
being a key member of the Office Safety Committee,
and last, but not least, supporting and training the
staff as Office Change Agent for the Workday
implementation; and
WHEREAS, Kathy has been dedicated to her own
continuing professional development, earning and
maintaining her Master Deputy Commissioner of the
Revenue certification, participating in the
establishment of the Deputy Commissioner of the
Revenue Association, as a member of the startup
Committee and serving as a Secretary to the
Commissioner of the Revenue’s Association of Virginia
from 2010 to 2012; and
WHEREAS, Kathy’s talent for building relationships
and collaboration has won her friends within
Chesterfield County and across the Commonwealth of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Kathy’s quiet competence, love for people
and sense of fun made her a highly appreciated,
critically important and much respected member of the
Commissioner of the Revenue team, who will be deeply
missed; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Revenue and her
staff wish Kathy a long, happy and well-deserved
retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Ms. Kathleen Novak and
extends appreciation, on behalf of its members and
the employees and citizens of Chesterfield County,
for 21 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.
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g. Recognizing Mr. Greg Velzy, Parks and
Recreation Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Greg Velzy will retire on August 1,
2026, from the Chesterfield County Department of
Parks & Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy began his public service with
Chesterfield County as an outdoor instructor in March
1996 and became Senior Recreation Specialist –
Adventure Programmer in December of 1997 in the Parks
and Recreation Department and has continued to
faithfully work in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy has provided excellent customer
service and integrity in planning and leading over
3,000 outdoor adventure programs offered to the
public and school groups in Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy’s knowledge and flexibility in
presenting has proven invaluable in his ability to
offer programing to all age groups and skill levels;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy has been instrumental in bringing
accessible kayaking experiences to Sportable and the
Veterans Administration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy’s passion for the natural world
has proven invaluable in providing information and
understanding to both external and internal
customers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy has been a steward of river
conservation advocating for the James and Appomattox
Rivers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy was nominated to the state
advisory board, Historic Falls of the James Scenic
River Advisory Committee in 2002 by Governor Mark
Warner, service on that board included 15 years as
chairperson.
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy has been an invaluable asset to
the success and growth of the Outdoor Section; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Velzy will be greatly missed by his co-
workers, supervisors and the citizens of Chesterfield
County whom he has served.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Mr. Greg Velzy,
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
thirty years of service to Chesterfield County and
extends appreciation for his dedicated service to the
County and congratulations upon his retirement, as
well as best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
h. Authorizing the Addition of Emergency
Medical Technicians to the List of
Positions Eligible for Enhanced Hazardous
Duty Retirement Benefits and Authorization
to Secure Consulting Services for the
Establishment of a 401(a) Retirement
Savings Plan for 911 Dispatchers, Animal
Control Officers and Juvenile Detention
Youth Counselors
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Virginia
Retirement System (“VRS”) Board of Trustees, Code of
Virginia § 51.1-138 permits a political subdivision
of the Commonwealth of Virginia currently
participating in VRS to make an irrevocable election
to provide enhanced hazardous duty retirement
benefits for its eligible employees as outlined in §
51.1-138.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of
Chesterfield, Virginia (the “Employer”) does hereby
elect to have such employees of Employer who are
employed in positions as full time Law Enforcement
Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical
Technicians, or Jail Officers and whose tenure is not
restricted as to temporary or provisional
appointment, become eligible, effective the first day
of January, 2027, for VRS benefits equivalent to
those provided for state police officers of the
Department of State Police, as set out in § 51.1-138
including the retirement multiplier of 1.85%, in lieu
of the benefits that would otherwise be provided to
such employees, and Employer agrees to pay the
employer cost for providing such benefits; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the officers of Employer are hereby
authorized and directed in the name of Employer to
carry out the provisions of this resolution and to
pay to the Treasurer of Virginia from time to time
such sums as are due to be paid by Employer for this
purpose.
And, further, the Board approved staff contracting
with a benefits consultant for the purposes of
establishing a 401(a) supplemental retirement savings
plan for 911 Dispatchers, Animal Control Officers and
Juvenile Detention Youth Counselors as an alternative
to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) hazardous
duty benefit effective January 1, 2027, as these
positions are not currently eligible under the Code
of Virginia.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
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2. Real Property Requests
a. Acceptance of Parcels of Land
1. Acceptance of Parcels of Land Along
Otterdale Road From Stanley Martin
Homes, LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board accepted the conveyance of six parcels of land
containing a total of 1.789 acres along Otterdale
Road from Stanley Martin Homes, LLC, and authorized
the County Administrator to execute the deed.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. Conveyance of Easements
1. Conveyance of an Underground Easement
to Virginia Electric and Power Company
for the New Chesterfield Animal
Shelter
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator to execute an
agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company
for an underground easement across county property to
serve the new Chesterfield Animal Shelter.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
2. Consider the Conveyance of an Easement
to Virginia Electric and Power Company
at New Falling Creek Police Station
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute
an agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company
for an underground easement at new Falling Creek
Police Station.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. Requests for Permission
1. Request Permission for an Existing
Private Sewer Force Main to Serve
Property at 8310 Shell Road and
Permission to Install a Private Sewer
Force Main within a Private Easement
to Serve Property at 2301 Bellwood
Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board granted The Shell Road Property, LLLP
permission for an existing private force main to
serve its property at 8310 Shell Road and granted The
Bellwood Road Property, LLLP permission to install a
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private sewer force main to serve its property at
2301 Bellwood Road and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the sewer connection
agreements.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
3. Acceptance of State Roads
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, 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: Hampton Ridge Section 1 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets
Street Name and/or Route Number
Alexandria Drive State Route Number: 8677
From: Hampton Park Drive, (Route 5190)
To: Alexandria Court, (Route 8678), a distance of
0.12 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 317, Page 66
Right of Way width (feet) = 54 Alexandria Drive State Route Number: 8677
From: Alexandria Court, (Route 8678)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.08 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 317, Page 66
Right of Way width (feet) = 54 Alexandria Court State Route Number: 8678
From: 0.12 miles west of Hampton Park Drive, (Route
5190)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.07 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 317, Page 66
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Right of Way width (feet) = 54
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
4. Appropriation and Transfer of Funds and
Authorization to Proceed with Transportation
Projects
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board took the following actions related to new and
existing transportation projects as listed below and
shown in Attachment A of the agenda item, which is
filed with the papers of this Board:
1. Appropriated anticipated Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) reimbursements in the amounts
shown for the following projects:
a. Fall Line Trail: Route 1 (Holiday Lane -
Willis Rd) - $1,303,151
b. Old Bermuda Hundred at Ramblewood Drive
Roundabout - $3,453,821
c. I-95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvement
Phase I - $850,000
d. Route 1 (Sherbourne - Swineford) Pedestrian
Crossing - $874,232
e. Courthouse Road and Tabor Lane Lane
Pedestrian Crossing - $610,430
f. River Road (Brickhouse Drive to Library)
Trail Project - $2,210,000
g. Enon Church Road (Dodd Park - Perch Point
Road) Bike/Ped Improvement - $3,140,000; and
2. Appropriated and transferred local funding from
existing projects and proffers in the amounts shown
for the following projects:
a. Old Bermuda Hundred at Ramblewood Drive
Roundabout - $1,294,179
b. I-95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvement
Phase I - $213,000
c. Route 1 (Sherbourne - Swineford) Pedestrian
Crossing - $218,768
d. Courthouse Road and Tabor Lane Pedestrian
Crossing - $152,570; and
3. Granted authorizations for new and existing
projects listed above and included in Attachment A:
a. Authorized the County Administrator to enter
into VDOT agreements/contracts, permits/mitigation
agreements and surety agreements acceptable to the
County Attorney;
b. Authorized the County Administrator to
proceed with engineering, right-of-way acquisitions,
including the advertisement of eminent domain public
hearings if necessary, and to accept the
conveyance of right of way and easements
that are acquired; and
c. Authorized the Chair of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator to execute
easement agreements for relocation of utilities; and
d. Authorized the Procurement Director to
proceed with advertisement of a construction
contract.
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
5. Approval of Chesterfield County Police
Department Towing Contract Language Changes
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board approved towing contract language changes as
approved by the Chesterfield County Police Department
Towing Advisory Board, as outlined in the agenda
item.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
6. Authorization to Execute Lease Renewal for the
Child Advocacy Center
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Deputy County Administrator for
Community Operations to execute a lease renewal for
continued use of office space for the Child Advocacy
Center.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
7. Transfer Funds and Award a Construction Contract
for the Dutch Gap Parkway Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award
a construction contract to Kokosing Construction
Company in the amount of $44,337,000.45 and execute
all necessary change orders up to the full amount
budgeted for this project and transferred $15,000,000
from existing transportation capital project
appropriations.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
8. Award of Construction Contract and Potential
Change Orders for Environmental Engineering
Operations Center Construction Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Director of Procurement to (1)
award a construction contract in the amount of
$11,410,000 to Carlson Bros., Inc., the lowest and
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.
9. Award of Construction Contract and Potential
Change Orders for Field Improvements at L.C.
Bird Athletic Complex
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award
a construction contract estimated for $4,027,174 to
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the Landtek Group, LLC, and approve all necessary
change orders, up to the budgeted amount for the
project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
10. Endorsement of Candidate Smart Scale Projects
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board
requires a locality applying for funding under the
statewide prioritization process for project
selection known as Smart Scale to submit a resolution
of support for candidate projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County requests the
Commonwealth Transportation Board provide funding for
the following Smart Scale candidate projects
submitted in 2026:
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 Improvement
Route 150/Route 360 Interchange Improvement
Route 360 (Otterdale Road -Magnolia Market Avenue)
Widening
Fall Line Trail: Route 1 (Walmsley Boulevard –
Falling Creek Avenue)
Route 360 (Turner Road – Tacony Road) Corridor
Enhancements
Route 60 (Crowder Drive - Winterfield Road)
Corridor Enhancements
Otterdale Road (Lake Summer Drive – Summer Lake
Drive) Reconstruction
Woodpecker Road/Bradley Bridge Road Roundabout
Route 10 (Jessup Road – 0.05 mile east of Country
Manor Lane) Safety and Operational Improvements
Route 10 (0.05 mile east of Country Manor Lane –
0.08 mile east of Canasta Drive) Safety and
Operational Improvements
Route 60 (0.08 mile east of Mount Pisgah Drive –
Coalfield Road) Corridor Enhancements
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board
requires any agency applying for funding under the
statewide prioritization process, known as Smart
Scale, for a project that extends into another
jurisdiction, to obtain and submit a resolution of
support from the affected jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Richmond Transit Company is
requesting Smart Scale funding for the North-South
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phases 1B and 1C: Downtown
Transfer Center to Stonebridge project, which extends
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into Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County hereby expresses
its support for the GRTC North-South Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Phases 1B and 1C: Downtown Transfer
Center to Stonebridge project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
11. Establishment of Petty Cash Fund for Police
Special Investigations Division Human
Trafficking Team
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board approved the establishment of a petty cash fund
in the amount of $5,000 for Police Special
Investigations Division Human Trafficking Team.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
12. Initiation of an Application to Request a
Rezoning on 6.77 Acres with Adjustments to
Ordinance Requirements and Conditional Use on
Property Known as 8631 River Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board initiated an application for rezoning with
adjustments to ordinance requirements and conditional
use on 6.77 acres, Tax ID 766-609-Part of 4778-00000;
including, but not limited to, a reduction in
required setbacks and exceptions to surface treatment
for parking, and conditional use approval for a
mobile food vending use and shipping container use
(26PJ0008); appointed Stephen Donohoe, Director of
Planning, as the agent for the Board for the purpose
of this application; and waived disclosure.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
13. Set Public Hearings for August 26, 2026
a. To Consider Amendments to the Airport Fixed
Based Operator Lease with Vantage Aviation
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board set August 26, 2026, as the date to hold a
public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the
airport Fixed Based Operator lease with Vantage
Aviation.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
b. To Consider the Exercise of Eminent Domain
for the Coalfield Road (Bristol Village
Drive - Woolridge Road) Sidewalk Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board set August 26, 2026, as the date to hold a
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public hearing to consider the exercise of eminent
domain for the acquisition of right-of-way and
easements for the Coalfield Road (Bristol Village
Drive - Woolridge Road) sidewalk project.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
c. To Declare Vacant County Property at 4731
Black Oak Drive Surplus and Set Public
Hearing for Conveyance
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board declared county property at 4731 Black Oak
Drive surplus, authorized staff to offer the property
for sale, and set August 26, 2026, as the date to
hold a public hearing to consider the conveyance of
the property.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
d. To Consider the Abandonment of a Portion of
Meadowville Road, State Route 618
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board adopted the following resolution setting a
public hearing for August 26, 2026:
Resolution of Chesterfield County’s intention to
consider a Resolution and Order to abandon a
portion of Meadowville Road, State Route 618.
Pursuant to Section 33.2-909 of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, be it resolved that the
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors hereby gives
notice that at a public hearing to be held on August
26, 2026, it will consider a Resolution and Order to
abandon a portion of Meadowville Road, State Route
618, a distance of 0.06 miles, since it serves no
public necessity and is no longer needed as part of
the Secondary System of State Highways.
Accordingly, the Clerk of the Board shall send a copy
of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Highways.
The Clerk shall further cause to be published and
posted the required notices of the Board’s intention
to abandon a portion of Meadowville Road, State Route
618.
And, further, the Board approved notification to the
Commissioner of Highways of the county's intention to
consider the abandonment of a portion of Meadowville
Road, State Route 618, from the Secondary System of
State Highways.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
e. To Consider a Code Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance (Chapter 19.2)
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board set August 26, 2026, as the date to consider
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amendments to County Code Chapter 19.2 (Zoning
Ordinance) addressing typos and inconsistencies,
providing greater clarity, and updating zoning best
practices; incorporating several mandates and
directives resulting from the 2026 General Assembly
session; and changing the zoning map designation for
a number of properties that received an inappropriate
zoning district conversion upon the adoption of
Chapter 19.2.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
f. To Consider a Revision to Chapter 6 of the
County Code Related to Business Licenses
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board set August 26, 2026, as the date to consider a
revision to Chapter 6 of the County Code related to
the gross receipts thresholds for business license
taxation.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
g. To Consider Amending Chapter 9 of the
County Code Related to Elderly and Disabled
Tax Relief
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board set August 26, 2026, as the date to consider
amending Chapter 9 of the County Code related to
elderly and disabled tax relief.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
16. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
Tyler Moody expressed concerns relative to
cybersecurity, privacy, constitutional governance,
accountability, and public trust as they pertain to
automated license plate readers.
Crew McElderry expressed concerns relative to data
centers.
Katherine McMahon expressed concerns relative to data
centers and delivered a petition to the Board.
Courtney Bernhardt expressed concerns relative to air
quality and air pollution as they pertain to data
centers.
Thomas Kierl expressed concerns relative to the
security presence at the recently held Google open
house meetings.
17. Deferred Items from Previous Meetings
There were no deferred items from previous meetings.
18. Zoning Requests
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A. 26SN2032 - Duval East Lot Coverage Modification -
Matoaca
In Matoaca Magisterial District, Duval East Lot
Coverage Modification is a request for a zoning
deviation to modify an existing development (Case
22SN0035) relative to ordinance requirements and
amendment of zoning district map in a Semi-Urban
Neighborhood (SU) District on 100.1 acres fronting
approximately 2,025 feet on the south side of Duval
Road, 2,800 feet west of Otterdale Road known as
18001 Duval Road. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for Residential Neighborhood
2 use (2.0 units per acre or less). Tax IDs 702-675-
0476 and 703-675-1477.
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. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board approved Case 26SN2032, subject to the
following conditions:
Proffered Conditions
The property owner and applicant in this rezoning
case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of
Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance
of Chesterfield County, for itself and its successors
or assigns, proffer that the property under
consideration (the “Property”) will be developed
according to the following proffers if, and only if,
the rezoning request submitted herewith is granted
with only those conditions agreed to by the owners
and applicant. In the event this request is denied or
approved with conditions not agreed to by the owners
and applicant, the proffers shall immediately be null
and void and of no further force or effect.
The Applicant hereby deletes Proffered Condition 1 in
Case 22SN0035 and replaces it with the following
proffered condition:
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated
December 6, 2024, and amended June 3, 2026, shall be
the Master Plan. (P)
The Applicant hereby deletes Proffered Condition
10.F.e.i in Case 22SN0035 and replaces it with the
following proffered condition:
2. Front Porches. Each home shall have a covered
front stoop, porch, or portico, unless otherwise
approved at time of plans review. Front stoops and
porches shall be constructed with continuous
foundation walls, or with masonry piers to match the
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foundation of the home. Extended front porches shall
be a minimum of five (5) feet deep. Handrails and
railings, when required by the building code, shall
be finished painted wood, vinyl rails or metal rail
systems with vertical pickets, sawn balusters, or
other products of equal quality. Pickets shall be
supported on top and bottom rails that span between
columns. (P)
All other proffered conditions of Case 22SN0035 shall remain in full force and effect.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
B. 26SN2062 - Rathbun Family Day Care Home - Midlothian
In the Midlothian Magisterial District, Rathbun
Family Day Care Home is a request for conditional use
to permit a family day care home (child) and
amendment of zoning district map in a Suburban
Community (SC) District on 0.54 acre known as 2400
Devenwood Road. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for Residential Neighborhood
4 use (4.0 units per acre or less). Tax ID 750-716-
5477.
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.
Jerry Turner asked the Board to mandate fenced-in
yards for day care homes.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 26SN2062, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional
use approval shall be granted to and for Lindsay
Rathbun 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 this 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 eight (8)
children, other than the applicant’s own children, at
any one time. (P)
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5. Hours of Operation. Hours and days of operation
shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. There shall be no Saturday or Sunday
operations 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 on the Property
as shown on Exhibit A. Outdoor play and/or
recreational equipment areas shall have perimeter
fencing of at least four feet in height, installed
around the equipment or play area. Equipment for
outdoor play areas shall be located no closer than
fifteen (15) feet to the corner side, side, or rear
property lines. (P)
7. Employees. No more than one (1) employee shall
be permitted to work on the premises, other than
family member employees that live on the premises. No
overnight care shall be provided by employees. (P)
8. Time Limitation. This conditional use approval
shall be granted for a period not to extend five (5)
years from the date of approval. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
C. 26SN2109 - Skippers Lawn Service Incorporated Renewal
- Bermuda
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Skippers Lawn
Service Incorporated Renewal is a request for
conditional use to permit a home occupation
(landscaping contractor with outside storage) and
amendment of zoning district map in a Suburban
Community (SC) District on 0.47 acre known as 10816
Surry Circle. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for Residential use (1.5
units per acre or less). Tax ID 792-662-2758.
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 Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved Case 26SN2109, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Use. This conditional use approval shall be for
the operation of a home occupation (landscaping and
lawn maintenance business) incidental to a dwelling.
(P)
2. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional
use approval shall be granted exclusively to James
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and Pamela Buyalos and shall not be transferable nor
run with the land. (P)
3. Equipment Storage. As part of the business, the
following equipment may be parked or stored on the
Property:
a. One (1) service truck
b. One (1) dump truck
c. Two (2) snowplow moldboards
d. Two (2) multi-axel trailers. (P)
4. Location of Use. The conditional use shall be
confined to the dwelling, accessory buildings, and
the storage and parking areas noted on Exhibit B. (P)
5. Screening. The existing privacy fence,
measuring a minimum of six (6) feet tall extending
along the rear and side yards of the Property shall
be maintained. (P)
6. Employees and Clients. No more than one (1)
employee shall be permitted to work on the Property.
No clients shall be permitted on the Property. (P)
7. Signage. There shall be no signs identifying
the use. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
D. 26SN2129 - Jennings Family Day Care Home - Dale
In Dale Magisterial District, Jennings Family Day
Care Home is a request for conditional use to permit
a family day care home (child) and amendment of
zoning district map in a Semi-Urban Neighborhood (SU)
District on 0.25 acre known as 6911 Able Road. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Residential Neighborhood 4 use (4.0
units per acre or less). Tax ID 765-693-4853.
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 26SN2129, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Non-Transferrable Ownership. This conditional
use approval shall be granted to and for DeShonda
Jennings, 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
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accommodate this 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 from 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 of
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.
Equipment for outdoor play areas shall be located no
closer than ten (10) feet to the side or rear
property lines. (P)
7. Employees. No more than two (2) employees shall
be permitted to work on the premises exclusive of
family member employees who live on the premises. (P)
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
E. 25SN1336 - McConnell Recreational Vehicle Parking -
Bermuda
Case manager Betsy Hatch introduced the case. She
stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended
denial of the case.
Applicant Kevin McConnell provided additional details
about the case and challenged the county's definition
of recreational vehicle.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
Jenny Castle spoke in support of the case.
Justin Goodman spoke in support of the case.
Jerry Turner spoke in opposition to the case and
stated ordinances should be either enforced or
removed from the code.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Ms. Hatch provided clarification about the definition
of a recreational vehicle.
Mr. McConnell provided details of communications with
neighbors about the case.
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Mr. Ingle stated that he was going to defer the case
and that he wanted to see the neighbors' responses to
Mr. McConnell's communications.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board deferred Case 25SN1336 to August 26, 2026.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
F. 26SN2058 - Old Gun Communications Tower - Midlothian
In Midlothian Magisterial District, Old Gun Communications
Tower is a request to amend zoning approval (Case 15SN0613)
relative to height and design requirements for a
telecommunications tower and amendment of zoning district
map in a Semi-Rural Neighborhood (SR) District on 0.23 acre
known as 3204 Old Gun Rd East. The Comprehensive Plan
suggests the property is appropriate for Residential
Neighborhood 1 use (1.0 unit per acre or less). Tax ID 743-
721-Part of 0719.
Planning Administrator Ryan Ramsey introduced the case. He
stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended
approval, subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Brian Prater, representing the applicant, provided
additional details about the case.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
Jan Schlesinger, on behalf of the homeowners' association
for the Villas at Archer Springs and the civic association
for the neighborhood across the street, spoke in support of
the case, citing incidents where one homeowner could not
reach emergency services and another could not receive
calls from a home security monitoring company.
Justin Goodman spoke in opposition to the case due to
health concerns about cell phone towers.
Jerry Turner encouraged citizen involvement and
participation in public matters.
Sara Weidner stated there are not a lot of published, peer-
reviewed journals about the science behind damages from 5G
towers, and she encouraged the Board to research the
matter.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
Dr. Miller discussed his desire to prioritize public
safety, particularly as it relates to the schools nearby,
which reportedly have unreliable cell phone service. He
then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Carroll, for the Board
to approve the case.
Additional discussion ensued between Board members, Mr.
Prater, the applicant's engineer, and county staff relative
to the frequency of required Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) testing; adding an imposed condition to
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the case; maximum permissible exposure limits; providing
the test results to county staff; making the test results
easily accessible to the public; and reasons a deferral of
the case would not be possible.
Dr. Miller withdrew his motion and made a new motion to
approve the case subject to the conditions in the staff
report and an imposed condition requiring the applicant to
make available to the Planning Department annually its
reports submitted to the FCC.
Mr. Ingle seconded the motion.
Additional discussion ensued between the Board, Mr. Prater,
and the applicant's engineer relative to constant
monitoring and adjustment of transmission power to ensure
the tower is within limits.
Dr. Miller withdrew his motion, but Mr. Mincks stated the
decision needed to be made at this meeting due to the "shot
clock" on tower approvals.
The Board agreed to move on to the Fifteen-Minute Citizen
Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters while Mr. Prater
called his client to discuss the proposed imposed
condition.
(The Board's vote on Case 26SN2058 is recorded in these
minutes following Item 20, Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment
Period on Unscheduled Matters.)
20. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
Curtis Pollock expressed concerns relative to the
people's voice regarding data centers and Flock
cameras being ignored.
Brian Fayman expressed concerns relative to
nondisclosure agreements (NDA), government
transparency, and data centers.
Justin Goodman expressed concerns relative to the
recently held Google open houses about its data
centers, transmission lines, and River City
Sportsplex.
Amy Beth Mullen expressed concerns about data center
NDAs, health risks associated with electromagnetic
fields (EMF), data center water use, Flock cameras,
and the poverty rate and food instability in the
county.
Mike Karabinos expressed concerns relative to data
center power draws, which will result in Dominion
Energy saying the Chesterfield Energy Reliability
Center (CERC) is unavoidable, thereby increasing its
rates. He requested a moratorium on data center
construction.
At the conclusion of the comment period, the Board
resumed consideration of Case 26SN2058, Old Gun
Communications Tower.
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Mr. Prater stated the applicant was agreeable to the
following language: All carriers on the tower shall
annually submit to the Planning Department
information demonstrating compliance with FCC
regulations.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the
Board approved Case 26SN2058, subject to the
following conditions and imposed condition:
Conditions
Condition 3 of Zoning Case 15SN0613 is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following
condition:
1. Telecommunication Tower Design. The color,
design, and lighting system for the tower shall be as
follows:
a. The tower shall be gray or another
neutral color, acceptable to the Planning Department.
b. The tower shall not be lighted.
c. The tower shall be a monopole structure
with sector arrays.
d. No satellite dish and microwave dish
antennas shall be attached to the telecommunications
tower. (P)
Condition 6 of Zoning Case 15SN0613 is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following
condition:
2. Telecommunication Tower Height. The tower shall
not exceed a height of 199-feet. (P)
The following conditions shall apply to any extension
of height for the existing communications tower:
3. Co-Location. The tower shall be designed and
constructed to support the antennas and related
equipment of at least three (3) carriers, including
the Applicant’s initial sector array. (P)
The following condition shall apply to the tower
setback from an off-site dwelling on an adjoining
property:
4. Setback to Dwelling on Adjoining Property. The
tower shall be setback a minimum of 269 feet away
from the dwelling on the adjoining property known as
11400 Pinifer Park Court (GPIN 742-720-0084). (P)
Staff Note: All other conditions of Case 15SN0613 shall remain in force and effect.
Imposed Condition
1. All carriers on the tower shall annually submit
to the Planning Department information demonstrating
compliance with FCC regulations. (P)
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Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
19. Public Hearings
A. To Consider an Ordinance to Amend the County Code by
Enacting Article XXIII, Sections 9-302 Through 9-308,
Relative to the Creation of the Sawmill Station
Community Development Authority
Mr. Harris introduced the public hearing.
Dr. Miller called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Hylton, the
Board adopted the following ordinance creating the
Sawmill Station Community Development Authority: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE XXIII, SECTIONS 9-302 THROUGH 9-308 CREATING THE SAWMILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Chesterfield, Virginia:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of
the County of Chesterfield, Virginia (the “County”),
has received a petition (the “Petition”) from Judith
R. Orcutt, Edwin K. Orcutt, J. Darren Orcutt,
Elizabeth A. Orcutt, Robert Edward Hall, Jamie
Hancock Hall, Sherry Hancock Parker and William
Richard Parker (collectively, the “Petitioners”) for
the creation of the Sawmill Community Development
Authority (the “CDA”), which Petition is attached
hereto as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Petitioners have represented that they
are the fee simple owners of more than fifty-one
percent (51%) of the land area or assessed value of
the land proposed to be included within the
geographic boundaries of the CDA (as hereinafter
described, the “CDA District”);
WHEREAS, Petitioners (together with its contract
purchaser, D.R. Horton, Inc., and their successors
and assigns) desire to develop or redevelop the
property described in Exhibit A to the Petition (the
“Property”) into a community with a mixture of
commercial and residential uses (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on July 22,
2026, by the Board on the adoption of this Ordinance
and notice has been duly provided as set forth in §
15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended, and §§ 15.2-5104 and 15.2-5156 of the
Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Chapter 51,
Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the
“Act”);
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WHEREAS, the Board proposes to create the CDA in
order to provide the infrastructure improvements,
facilities and services described in the Petition;
WHEREAS, the creation of the CDA and the provision of
such infrastructure improvements, facilities and
services in connection with the development or
redevelopment of the Project will (a) benefit the
citizens of the County by (i) promoting increased
employment opportunities in the County and (ii)
facilitating the expansion of the County’s tax base
through increased real property tax revenues,
personal property tax revenues, retail sales tax
revenues, and business and license fee revenues and
(b) help meet the increased demands placed on the
County as a result of the Project;
WHEREAS, the proposed Articles of Incorporation for
the CDA are attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners have waived in writing their
respective rights to withdraw their signatures from
the Petition in accordance with § 15.2-5156 of the
Act.
(1) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, that
Sections 9-302 through 9-308 of the Code of the
County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are hereby
enacted as follows:
Section 9-302. Creation of Authority. The
Sawmill Community Development Authority (the
“CDA”) is hereby created as a public body
politic and corporate and political subdivision
of the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Virginia
Water and Waste Authorities Act, Chapter 51,
Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended
(the “Act”). The CDA shall have the powers set
forth in the Act, except as may be otherwise
limited by the provisions of this Article.
Section 9-303. Boundaries of the CDA. The CDA
boundaries shall initially include the
approximately 130-acre property (as may be
adjusted in accordance with the provisions of
this Section, the “CDA District”) identified in
Exhibits A, B and C to the petition for the
creation of the CDA dated April 15, 2026 (the
“Petition”). In accordance with § 15.2-5157 of
the Act, a copy of this Article shall be
recorded in the land records of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County for each tax map
parcel within the CDA District upon its adoption
and the CDA District shall be noted on the land
records of the County. The boundaries of the CDA
District (a) may be expanded by the Board of
Supervisors by subsequent ordinance upon
petition filed pursuant to the Act and (b) may
be adjusted by the County to exclude certain
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land as long as the owners of at least fifty-one
percent (51%) of the land area or assessed value
of land that will remain in the CDA District
after the adjustment originally petitioned for
the creation of the CDA.
Section 9-304. Facilities and Services. The CDA
is created for the purpose of exercising the
powers set forth in the Act, including
acquiring, financing, funding, designing,
constructing, equipping, and providing for the
construction, installation, operation,
maintenance (unless dedicated to and accepted by
the appropriate entity other than the CDA),
enhancement, replacement, relocation, and
alteration of all or portions of the public
infrastructure, facilities, and services more
particularly described in the Petition and the
CDA’s Articles of Incorporation described below.
As set forth in Section 9-302, the CDA shall
have all the powers provided by the Act, except
that the CDA may only exercise the right of
eminent domain with respect to property located
within the boundaries of the CDA District. The
CDA shall not provide services that are provided
by, or obligated to be provided by, any
authority already in existence pursuant to the
Act unless such authority provides the
certification required by § 15.2-5155(B) of the
Act.
Section 9-305. Articles of Incorporation. The
proposed Articles of Incorporation of the CDA
were presented to the Board of Supervisors at
the time of the adoption of this Article. The
County Administrator is authorized and directed
to execute and file such Articles of
Incorporation on behalf of the Board of
Supervisors with the State Corporation
Commission in substantially the form presented
to the Board of Supervisors with such changes as
the County Administrator may approve. The County
Administrator is authorized to approve such
other changes or corrections to the Articles of
Incorporation prior to filing with the State
Corporation Commission as do not change the
purpose or function of the CDA as set forth in
this Article and in the Petition.
Section 9-306. Capital Cost Estimates. The Board
of Supervisors finds, in accordance with § 15.2-
5103(B) of the Act, that it is impracticable to
include capital cost estimates, project
proposals, and project service rates, except as
preliminarily summarized in the Petition.
Section 9-307. Membership of the Authority.
(a) The powers of the CDA shall be exercised
by a board consisting of five (5) members.
(b) All CDA board members shall be appointed
by the Board of Supervisors in its sole
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discretion in accordance with the provisions
of § 15.2-5113 of the Act.
(c) The initial members of the CDA board
shall be as set forth in the Articles of
Incorporation for the terms set forth
therein.
(d) Each CDA board member shall receive such
compensation for his or her services as a
CDA board member as may be authorized from
time to time by resolution of the CDA board,
provided that no member shall receive
compensation in excess of $300 per meeting
attended unless authorized by resolution of
the Board of Supervisors.
Section 9-308. Plan of Finance; Issuance of
Bonds.
(a) The infrastructure improvements,
facilities, services and operations to be
undertaken by the CDA as described herein
and in the Petition shall be funded from
all or some of the following sources: (i)
bonds to be issued by the CDA; (ii) special
assessments to be levied pursuant to §
15.2-5158(A)(5) of the Act and (iii) any
other source of funding available to the
CDA, including, without limitation, such
rates, fees and charges as may be
established by the CDA for the services and
facilities provided or funded by the CDA.
(b) The bonds described in subsection
(a)(i) may be issued in one or more series,
provided that the maximum aggregate
principal amount of such bonds will not
exceed $9,000,000 and such bonds will
mature no later than 30 years after their
respective issue dates. The proceeds from
the sale of bonds will be used to (i) pay
(A) the costs of the infrastructure,
facilities and services as described herein
and in the Petition, (B) the costs of
issuing the bonds and (C) certain interest
on the bonds prior to and during
construction and for up to one year after
completion of construction and (ii) fund
any required reserves in connection with
the bonds.
(c) Any bonds issued by the CDA or any
other financing arrangements entered into
by the CDA will be debt of the CDA, will
not be a debt or other obligation of the
County and will not constitute a pledge of
the faith and credit of the County.
(2) In accordance with § 15.2-5157 of the Act, the
Board hereby directs the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Chesterfield County to record a copy of this
Ordinance in its land records for each tax map parcel
included in the CDA District and to note the
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existence of the CDA District on the land records of
the County.
(3) This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
B. To Consider Approval of a Lease Renewal for the
United States General Services Administration at the
Chesterfield County Airport
Director of General Services John Neal introduced the
public hearing.
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 extending the lease of space at the
Chesterfield County Airport to the United States
General Services Administration and authorized the
County Administrator to execute the lease agreement.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
21. Closing Announcements
Dr. Miller expressed appreciation for his fellow
Board members and the citizens who came out to speak.
22. Adjournment
A. Adjournment and Notice of Next Scheduled Meeting of
the Board of Supervisors
On motion of Dr. Hylton, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adjourned at 10:06 p.m. to a joint meeting
with the Camp Baker Management Board to be held on
July 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at SOAR365 @ Camp Baker,
7600 Beach Road, to then adjourn to the County
Administrator Swearing-In Ceremony on August 24,
2026, at 9 a.m. at the Historic 1917 Courthouse,
10011 Iron Bridge Road, to then adjourn to its
regularly scheduled meeting on August 26, 2026, at 2
p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration
Building.
Ayes: Miller, Carroll, Ingle, Schneider, and Hylton.
Nays: None.
__________________________ ___________________________
Kevin A. Catlin Mark S. Miller
County Administrator Chairman
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Citizen Comments Received Through the Comment Portal July 22, 2026, Board of Supervisors Meeting
Comment Type Comment Name District
26SN2058 -
Old Gun
Communicatio
ns Tower
I am president of the HOA for
The Villas at Archer Springs,
a 55+ neighborhood of 96 homes
that is served by the current
cell tower. Our neighborhood
is very concerned about our
decreased cell phone service,
and the inability of
homeowners at any given time
to not be able to make or
receive calls while in their
homes. This has already been a
safety hazard during last
winter's storm, and continues
to be a heaIth and safety
issue. I will be bringing a
letter of support for the new
Old Gun East cell tower that
has been signed by all 96
homeowners for distribution to
the Supervisors. We urge you
all to approve the new cell
tower and thank you in advance
for your consideration.
Janet
Schlesinger
Midlothian
Unscheduled
matter
In 2020, my family bought our
property specifically because
it was adjacent to a beautiful
nature preserve. We wanted
peace. Instead, we watched the
adjacent wetland forest get
completely plowed down under a
"legal" workaround called
wetland mitigation banking.
When nature preservation is
for sale to be offset in a
faraway land like Alaska, it
isn’t preservation. It is
weak, corporate window
dressing.
This board has allowed this
destruction to become so
common that we, the citizens,
are left feeling utterly
helpless in our own
neighborhoods. And now, seeing
that we are good and
comfortable with feeling
helpless, Chesterfield thinks
it is acceptable to sign Non-
Disclosure Agreements and
quietly sell our remaining
land, our nature, and our
water quality to Google.
Data centers are damaging
land, habitats, and human
health all over this country.
This isn't a hypothetical
fear; it is a documented
corporate playbook, and the
fallout is landing in our
courts right now.
Look at Oregon, where Amazon
just agreed to a $20.5 million
class-action settlement
Sara Weidner Clover Hill
7/22/2026 Page 45 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
because their data centers'
industrial wastewater disposal
poisoned a community’s
drinking aquifer with toxic
nitrates, leaving citizens at
risk for chronic disease. For
perspective, Amazon’s annual
revenue is $716.9 BILLION
dollars. They earn $20.5
million dollars in about 15
minutes.
Look at Southaven,
Mississippi, where xAI and
SpaceX were hit with a massive
lawsuit because the
inescapable, 24/7 low-
frequency roar of their data
center infrastructure is
causing severe sleep
deprivation, migraines, and
anxiety for thousands of
nearby families.
Look at Michigan, where
homeowners just sued Alliance
Cloud Services after the
company stripped away the
neighborhood’s mature trees to
expand a hyper-scale data
center.
And for what? So tech giants
can race to capture and store
our personal data - our
spending habits, interests,
opinions, and movements for
eternity? This is a dystopian
future, and we do not want it.
We do not need to sacrifice
our sovereignty, our health,
and our neighborhoods for
these companies.
The citizens are speaking
loudly, but it feels like it
is landing on deaf ears. I
want to know what this board
is getting in return for
selling out the people who
elected you. We need strong
elected leaders with the
courage to say: NO. NOT HERE.
Unscheduled
matter
Do not build new data centers,
especially next to
neighborhoods and schools
Megan McCray Midlothian
Unscheduled
matter
Regarding the CITIZEN-OPPOSED
Marlbank subdivision in the
Matoaca district, approved
last month by the Board of
Supervisors, I would like to
thank Kevin Carroll for having
the foresight to remove the
proffer for a sewer line
easement from the proposal.
Removing this will hopefully
Linda Kidd-
Fleshman
Matoaca
7/22/2026 Page 46 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
impede future developers from
continuing to destroy the
Village of Matoaca to the
degree that the Marlbank
monstrosity will. While I am
profoundly disappointed that
the board was unwilling to say
"NO" to the 300+ subdivision,
for fear of a lawsuit by the
developer, I sincerely hope
this will be a warning to
fellow citizens to support Mr.
Carroll's efforts and the
Board in changing the
comprehensive plan NOW. The
Comprehensive Plan must
reflect what citizens of the
village of Matoaca desire the
area to be: RURAL HOMEOWNERS
AND AGRICULTURAL LAND, not
littered with the forced
density of subdivisions and
the problems, excess traffic
and congestion they bring.
Reverting the surrounding land
areas back to
residential/agricultural,
combined with the lack of
sewer access will hopefully
deter any further out of
control growth in this area by
developers.
Also, citizens should have
been allowed to comment after
the developer's lawyer made
his final comments, in order
to provide CORRECT
information. Specifically,
when Dr. Miller asked if the
most dense area of the
Marlbank proposal was
currently farmland, the
developer's lawyer responded,
"It is farmland, there are no
trees there." That is NOT
true. There are in fact many,
many trees in areas on the
farmland in question. There is
an entire row of trees
currently cutting through the
famland where Hickory Road
curves. Notably, looking at
the conceptual plan shown at
the meeting, housing lots are
shown in an area where a long
row of trees currently grow on
both sides of a drainage ditch
that stretches well into the
farm property. A Google Maps
Satelite Image gives a more
accurate presentation of the
land in question, which the
developer's lawyer
conveniently did not display
during the meeting.
7/22/2026 Page 47 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
Unscheduled
matter
RE: Item h on the Consent
Agenda (said to be removed,
per Jim Ingle. But still
appearing as of 8 p.m. on
7/18): I request that the
attempt to impose a 1-cent
addition to the existing sales
tax to fund schools be
abandoned in its entirety,
whether through referendum on
the Nov. ballot or otherwise.
The various BOS throughout the
administration of Joe Casey
have shown ZERO stewardship of
county taxpayer funds. That is
unlikely to change in the
coming administration. Neglect
of school funding, as well as
roads, have been ongoing for
years, so that available funds
and borrowing could be used to
finance failed EDA projects
that will not provide any
return to citizens for
DECADES. Specific examples
include the absence of action
on Midlothian Middle, all
schools that are and have been
overcrowded, and all schools
you have identified as needing
renovation and repairs. None
of these are new issues!
Expenditures for these needs
have not adequately been
addressed since the last
general election in 2023. The
county's portion of school
funding has not even kept up
with CPI inflation rates. You
have instead chosen to focus
spending on EDA projects that
Casey sees as his own dynasty,
and given away millions in tax
discounts and rebates without
any consultation with
taxpayers. You have authorized
water and wastewater
infrastructure that will
eliminate the need for Google
to pay for any of it, and
instead will require those
costs to be borne by
taxpayers. And now you want
citizens to pony up an
additional $75M/year to pay
for work that should have been
a higher priority during the
last 3 years. But it wasn't -
because you 5 FAILED to
control and supervise Joe
Casey, who thought you all
worked for him! The reality
is, unlike Mark Miller's
infamous claim that the county
can't possibly reduce
spending, you CAN and MUST
reduce spending, and put funds
Landon
Edwards
Midlothian
7/22/2026 Page 48 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
where the people are served.
Not in the pockets of the
special interests of Joe Casey
and Garrett Hart. It's time
for you to wake up and manage
the county like professionals
would. Asking for additional
taxes is not an acceptable
solution. It also shows a
deplorable indifference to
marginalized people who are
already having trouble paying
elevated gas prices,
electricity bills, and food
costs. If you really don't
know how to manage
effectively, ask for help.
Many citizens are ready,
willing, highly qualified, and
able to help you. And you
won't have to pay for a
consultant.
Unscheduled
matter
I have a update on the
proposed Google Data Center in
Moseley called Project Skye.
The google data center
officials commented that the
Tidewater and Western Narrow
Gauge Railroad bed runs though
wetlands and the data center
won't affect it. I super
imposed a imagine of the data
center over the land parcel
and it looks like the Data
Center and the Tidewater and
Western will be far away from
one another avoiding conflict.
Which opens the door for
Chesterfield County to ask if
Google could turn the section
of railroad bed into a muti
use trail between Genito and
Moseley Road and Skinquarter
and Hull Street or from
Moseley Road to Duval Road and
this would create new 3 to 5
mile section of new muti use
trail that will one day become
a branch of the fall line
trail. Or Chesterfield County
use some of the tax revenue
from the data center to build
the 5 mile rail trail when
they have to issue bonds to
build the local roads in this
area and the Powhite Parkway.
Carl
Schwendeman
Midlothian
Consider an
Ordinance to
Amend the
County Code
by Enacting
Article
XXIII,
Sections 9-
302 Through
9-308,
Relative to
Can they use this new Sawmill
Station Community Development
Authority to help fund the
construction of new sidewalks
or a bike path along Duval
Road and to build missing
sections of sidewalks with in
2 miles of this. Also could
they use this new Development
Authority to pay for
converting a section of the
Carl
Schwendeman
Midlothian
7/22/2026 Page 49 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
the Creation
of the
Sawmill
Station
Community
Development
Authority
former Tidewater and Western
Narrow Gauge Railroad that
runs across the front of it
into a rail trail.
Unscheduled
matter
I am a resident of the
Westerleigh community, and I
am writing to express my
strong opposition to Project
Skye and the continued
expansion of large-scale data
centers in western
Chesterfield County.
My family chose Westerleigh
because it is a residential
community with nearby schools,
wetlands, parks, and open
space. We did not expect that
industrial-scale data center
development would be proposed
so close to our neighborhood.
I am deeply concerned about
the precedent this project
sets for future development
and the long-term impacts on
our community.
My concerns include:
-The proximity of this project
to established neighborhoods
and schools, where years of
construction, increased truck
traffic, operational noise,
lighting, and emergency
generator testing could affect
residents’ quality of life.
-The potential destruction or
degradation of wetlands,
streams, and wildlife habitat.
These natural resources
provide flood protection,
improve water quality, and
support local ecosystems.
-The enormous demand data
centers place on water and
electrical infrastructure,
especially as multiple
facilities are proposed in the
same area.
-The cumulative impact of
multiple data center campuses.
Each project should not be
viewed in isolation. Together,
they could permanently
transform western Chesterfield
County into a major industrial
technology corridor.
I respectfully ask the Board
of Supervisors to put the
interests of Chesterfield
residents first. Economic
Alexandra
Garland
Matoaca
7/22/2026 Page 50 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
development is important, but
it should not come at the
expense of our neighborhoods,
natural resources, and quality
of life.
Please require comprehensive
environmental review,
meaningful public engagement,
and careful consideration of
the cumulative impacts before
approving Project Skye or
additional large-scale data
center developments in western
Chesterfield County.
I am also deeply concerned
about the lack of transparency
surrounding these projects.
The use of nondisclosure
agreements (NDAs) during
negotiations prevented
residents from understanding
what was being planned in our
community until the projects
had already advanced
significantly. While I
understand that
confidentiality may sometimes
play a role in economic
development negotiations,
projects with the potential to
permanently affect
neighborhoods, schools,
infrastructure, and natural
resources should involve
meaningful public engagement
from the beginning, not after
major decisions have already
been made.
Unscheduled
matter
I am a resident of the Mataoca
District writing to express my
strong opposition to Project
Skye and Project Loch. Each of
these massive industrial
campuses is situated near
local elementary schools. Some
of the buildings for Project
Skye appear to be less than
half a mile from DCES. These
hyperscale data centers
actively endanger the health
of the children of this county
in a way that shocks the
conscience. There is clear
scientific evidence to support
grave concern about the
impacts of air pollution,
noise pollution, water
pollution, and EMFs from these
sites and their related
infrastructure, especially at
these distances (or lack
thereof). Children’s small and
developing bodies are the most
vulnerable to these dangers,
and the data suggests these
Meghan Brady Matoaca
7/22/2026 Page 51 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
projects are putting them at
risk for childhood leukemia,
brain and lung cancers, and SO
much more. Our children will
be in these buildings for six
or more hours per day, for
most of their year, some from
ages 4 to 18+. The land around
our county’s schools should
never be approved for
industrial use, and certainly
not without stringent
protections for the health and
well-being of our citizens.
Protect the children of this
county, and do not allow these
data centers to proceed.
Unscheduled
matter
I want to comment that we will
be using our vote regarding
the data center issue to vote
every single BOS member out
this next election who doesn’t
try and stop these data
centers from coming to our
county (Kevin Carrol that
means you too). We do not want
them. We were never informed
or given disclosure regarding
the water, electric,
emissions, potential nuclear
reactors. NDAs being signed,
the county buying land and
selling it to Google same day
minus the unbuildable land.
You guys are going to wake a
sleeping giant of angry
constituents. It is time to
act now and if it’s at the
cost of our county not being
able to do business with these
corporate oligarchs then so be
it.
Stephanie
Peterson
Matoaca
Unscheduled
matter
Hello. I am reaching out to
ask the BOS to please enforce
as many restrictions regarding
water usage, electrical grid
impact, and noise level as
possible for the Data Centers
moving forward. Their impact
on their neighbors and the
surrounding environment needs
to be as minimal as possible.
Google also needs to be
responsible for answers BEFORE
the Data Centers are built. I
recently read an article on
WDBJ7 about the Google Data
Center Development in
Botetourt. The Western
Virginia Water Authority said
that during negotiations with
Google in 2024 that Google
requested 10-11 million
gallons of water a day, which
they rejected. So it seems
like they had a number ahead
of time about water usage. Why
Ethan Craft Midlothian
7/22/2026 Page 52 of 52
Comment Type Comment Name District
can Google not provide
Chesterfield County with a
number?
Additionally, I am a teacher
in CCPS. I’ve taught for 13
years. I have major concerns
about the proximity of some of
these Data Centers to CCPS
schools. Some are less than a
mile away, which is alarming.
I’ve said it many times, no
one wants to be a neighbor to
a Data Center. Something has
to be done about the schools
being so close.
Lastly, I have contacted
members of this BOS about my
concerns with the Google Data
Center proposals and not
received a single response.
This is discouraging, and I
hope the BOS can do better to
respond to the concerns of
their citizens better moving
forward. Thank you.