Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Meeting - July 22, 2026, Wednesday, July 22, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 2. Requests to Postpone Agenda Items and Additions, Deletions 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 3. Resolutions and Special Recognitions — Resolution Recognizing Major Donald W. Huff, On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Major Donald Huff was hired on July 23,2001, 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 3. Resolutions and Special Recognitions — Resolution Recognizing Master Deputy Patsy W. 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 3. Resolutions and Special Recognitions — Resolution Recognizing Captain Levi A. Gholson, 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 9. Closed Session — Pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 10. Recess for Dinner On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board recessed for dinner in Room 502. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 14. Resolutions and Special Recognitions — Recognizing Ms. Melissa Hoy, Commonwealth's On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider, 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Approval of an Employment Agreement for the County 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. · Carried 4-1 (Nays: Ingle) Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Appointments 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Resolution Requesting the Circuit Court of 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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, … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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, … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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, … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 private sewer force main to serve its property at 2301 Bellwood Road and authorized the County Administrator to execute the sewer connection agreements. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 the Landtek Group, LLC, and approve all necessary change orders, up to the budgeted amount for the project. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board set August 26,2026, as the date to consider 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 15. New Business — Consent Items (15.E.1. - 15.E.13.g.) 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 18. Zoning Requests — 26SN2032 - Duval East Lot Coverage Modification - 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 18. Zoning Requests — 26SN2062 - Rathbun Family Day Care Home - Midlothian 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 18. Zoning Requests — 26SN2109 - Skippers Lawn Service Incorporated Renewal 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 and Pamela Buyalos and … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 18. Zoning Requests — 26SN2129 - Jennings Family Day Care Home - Dale 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 18. Zoning Requests — 25SN1336 - McConnell Recreational Vehicle Parking - On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Ms. Schneider, the Board deferred Case 25SN1336 to August 26,2026. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 20. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 19. Public Hearings — To Consider an Ordinance to Amend the County Code by 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 19. Public Hearings — To Consider Approval of a Lease Renewal for the 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. · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)
• 22. Adjournment — Adjournment and Notice of Next Scheduled Meeting of 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 … · Carried 5-0 Official minutes (Chesterfield County, CivicClerk)

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