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Why it matters: The monument recognizes Black patriots who contributed to the American Revolution and will include names from multiple counties in the Northern Neck region; board members were invited to attend the dedication ceremony.

Charles Billfield, who identified himself as representing the Sons of the American Revolution (National Virginia Society, James Monroe chapter) and local historical societies, told the board the monument lists 74 Black patriots from the region and that three of the names are men from Richmond County. He thanked the board for permitting the monument to be placed in Warsaw and described plans for the Feb. 1 dedication: a color guard from the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, a gun salute, flag presentations and guest speakers. He said the group will continue historical research and add verified names to the monument as additional patriots are identified.

The board took the comment under public comment and no formal action was required. County staff said they would coordinate media and community notification and discussed placing an advertisement in the Northern Neck News to publicize the dedication.

What’s next: The monument dedication will take place Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.; the historical group will continue research to add verified names to the monument and the county will assist with publicity as requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richmond County Public Meeting Room 01/09/2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the Sons of the American Revolution and the local historical society told the board the Black Patriot Monument has been installed in Warsaw and invited the public to a dedication ceremony set for Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.","taxTitle","Richmond County, Virginia","taxId",28545,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6307968,"State renews Richmond County/Town of Warsaw enterprise zone effective Jan. 1; county to promote parcel benefits",78,2680000,2758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859&start=2680&end=2758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859/thumbnail_2680000.jpg","/articles/6307968/Richmond-County/Virginia/State-renews-Richmond-CountyTown-of-Warsaw-enterprise-zone-effective-Jan-1-county-to-promote-parcel-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307968-70b1858d223fc130be1d1a1caf7d7a46/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817690&Signature=CdIotm4Fntcj3ny7oaCeI6boFLg6XsB~ovc0Rcv54TaG3noJnLPkQh0Rb8qoLg0gVBVjmqkF38iZVuCV-~MIV8TqM7Ib42eE650xMdZFPT3FSWtH91oRw2XZyeeD9D0pZwcafJ7l48-osI-2N1QRmOI0froiexUI~CfafPMWCy~euhDCvl5xBraYaHT0xIxIgx--J9qWvZ3oIb0RSnm8y6cz7RbdWhaCH45a373wwDAMoRzEwQxeBoj-RPVgWuYxvQu4Rn1IXvBsKyp62vMd1~TgpYX2ScNjIiSz-0ohvZJm19sIQJYn-wl5KjvepFRvhtBAAesgXilVukk~PhAdVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richmond County staff reported that the state renewed the Richmond County–Town of Warsaw enterprise zone effective Jan. 1. County staff thanked the Town of Warsaw for assistance with the renewal application and said the zone will allow eligible businesses to apply enterprise-zone incentives for qualifying projects.

Why it matters: Enterprise zones offer local incentives aimed at encouraging investment and job creation. County staff noted businesses cited in the town’s press release as having benefited from the zone include Dairy Queen, Ace Hardware, Healthy Harvest and the YMCA.

Staff said they plan an informational meeting to discuss how to better promote the program and identify projects outside the town that may still qualify for zone benefits. The packet materials in the board binder included the renewal notice and a town press release highlighting local beneficiaries.

No formal board action was required at the meeting; the item was informational.","Richmond County staff notified the board the Richmond County–Town of Warsaw Enterprise Zone renewal is effective Jan. 1; county and town staff plan outreach to promote zone benefits to businesses that have used the program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6307973,"Booker’s Mill solar site reaches substantial completion; supervisors and staff discuss neighboring Westmoreland proposal",0,2910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859&start=2910&end=2910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859/thumbnail_2910000.jpg","/articles/6307973/Richmond-County/Virginia/Bookers-Mill-solar-site-reaches-substantial-completion-supervisors-and-staff-discuss-neighboring-Westmoreland-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307973-439befb497ce66132cfa416198241a1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817690&Signature=oze81SRfVyg6tg-fRxblSxYXFULmuAoG4FCplysKUMET3obYu7fAKnXQRJ3JV1a6pp6GhQU7S2mIr7KZ6MNt~LlSK4dsLPFIVwo1rEBF-xNDuxckqj7gzTSVuw-qz2~h197yd7uoe6lXyfvgPan8ToXDPsbj3iAIQryWKPTNQysZnSMdi7rNnSS9wCOgSQkz1Rf7M8fznswUj3tuarNYULQEEUQ86Arpl0ZxfqPq43bdTb~wkFLQhZ34wLn-t9GYFXRlIOxDDcTwCE5LhOR5jVMTdlucQas8O-hfS1jcbfq87PoUpSb9lgyZftZWwNYTudwtARUps9pnJ~UtkRkgYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richmond County planning staff told the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 9 that construction oversight of large solar sites in the county continues and that the Booker’s Mill project reached substantial completion in December.

Why it matters: The county’s planning office, contractors and third-party inspectors have been closely monitoring erosion- and sediment-control measures and other site work for multiple utility-scale solar projects. Substantial completion for Booker’s Mill indicates the major construction phase is largely finished and final stabilization work (for example, grassing and erosion control) remains.

Jacob Roberts, planning staff with Richmond County’s office, and consultants from ARM Group are conducting and compiling detailed inspection reports; Roberts was described as working closely with ARM Group and gaining field experience in erosion- and sediment-control (E&S) oversight. The board packet included inspection notes from ARM Group; planning staff said Dominion and Strata also conducted independent inspections and the county receives those reports as well.

The board also reviewed notice of a Westmoreland County special-exception application for a proposed 55-megawatt utility-scale solar facility with battery storage on Kings Highway between Tallentown Road and Woodbine Road. That proposed facility would abut Richmond County near Muddy Creek.

Several supervisors expressed concern about differences between Richmond County’s siting standards and conditions and what they observed in the Westmoreland plans. One supervisor asked whether Richmond County would have an opportunity to comment on or request modifications to the Westmoreland proposal’s plan to protect shared watersheds and streams. County staff said localities are notified when a neighboring project abuts their boundary and that Richmond County can request plan copies and offer suggestions; staff also said they would follow up with Westmoreland staff (contact listed in the packet as Beth McDowell) to review the plan conditions.

The county noted it had benefited from multiple inspectors on large projects and that ARM Group and county staff will continue site visits. Booker’s Mill’s final siting-agreement funds were delivered in December, staff said, and remaining work is focused on stabilization and completion of punchlist items.

What’s next: County staff said they will review Westmoreland’s submitted plans, share Richmond County’s siting and E&S conditions as appropriate, and continue monitoring local solar sites through ARM Group and the county’s inspection program.","County planning staff reported that the Booker’s Mill solar project reached substantial completion in December and that inspection reports from multiple firms are being used to monitor construction; supervisors raised concerns about a separate Westmoreland County solar proposal that would abut Richmond County at Muddy Creek.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6307978,"Votes at a glance: Richmond County supervisors approve supplements and routine items, convene closed session",485,3850000,4335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859&start=3850&end=4335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859/thumbnail_3850000.jpg","/articles/6307978/Richmond-County/Virginia/Votes-at-a-glance-Richmond-County-supervisors-approve-supplements-and-routine-items-convene-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307978-3abe25bed470fd7c61e593e5f4b88e6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817690&Signature=ks3tvNpraSlc6zOFRAQkym6gu1EZMZWDbJn49EXktsOrq~bLTbFoxmDVN9S~ZgunT8bnYzuTCHUbq6R5pFTHbL1rWbH8jnFni8fXmaavnO8uXZDzh0kX35tE3ynpRA~94NZKPFShYg-tQ2vU3y~KNTNE58gxIRNC1QQIVBvuk9Gy1TOOl0qhceVxH9KGluDdizuwxkLPLoQWWEHS1Hv-SQlAfZmxbrhmteZhZ1aF0Fl4-iHOGWGng61d3D9FaRISoFi6cuzGGfxtRMUOeI~PSR1p9jKwiFieBocCzgiOOn09pVUObZDWo6KNw6FdJh4YLuVXs84cuV71Skw-sQC0Jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond County Board of Supervisors recorded several formal actions at its Jan. 9 meeting beyond the Scottown Road CDBG appropriation.

Key votes and outcomes

- Approved a February 2025 supplemental appropriation request from the Department of Social Services in the amount of $85,000 (motion recorded; vote announced as affirmative).

- Approved an appropriation to the Richmond County School Board in the amount of $1,810,003.36; county staff noted the school board’s own meeting to finalize the item was scheduled that day and the board proceeded with the appropriation vote.

- Approved the board minutes for Dec. 12, 2024.

- The board voted to convene a closed session, citing Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to discuss disposition of public property; the motion to enter closed session was approved.

Each of these items was raised during the business portion of the meeting and recorded in the minutes. Several of the votes were taken with little or no discussion on the floor and were announced by the clerk as carried by the board vote.

Details and context: The Department of Social Services supplemental ($85,000) was presented as a routine budget request. The school appropriation of $1,810,003.36 was noted as contingent on school-board approval earlier the same day; supervisors indicated they would support the item and then voted to approve it. The motion to enter closed session referenced state law that permits closed discussion of public-property disposition. The meeting minutes and packet items cited the statutory basis for the closed-session motion.","At its Jan. 9 meeting the Richmond County Board of Supervisors approved multiple appropriations and routine items, including supplemental funding requests and the minutes; the board also voted to enter a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3).",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6307983,"Richmond County OKs $1.35 million CDBG appropriation for Scottown Road housing rehabilitation",179,384000,563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859&start=384&end=563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2425936-607de6000bc0dd8ea47c29fd93c8e859/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6307983/Richmond-County/Virginia/Richmond-County-OKs-135-million-CDBG-appropriation-for-Scottown-Road-housing-rehabilitation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307983-d8b3173933aed246e49a000674f743cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817690&Signature=ZeMnOsUed0nJtcg4J2p3wRQkKbCK9otfiDQdv1cAz4EtTWBwzIoSumrqVHBwQZaCebrlPcW4L2KSIIahvAavTC8OjQC79CexFqHA7vKhRIVDqQnZ~GySWiZUDzddttrhi1A621k-b87XE0krR4-SZT04kvx9c~sQaUBPR4GtzGgnJNjuU5y4j7F-JLi7wZ2tXNb9czEFA3p-PjJz9FzpZoQ9xnLTQBhNSmWQPH4K0yBPfgh3GKKFCwM0pKFEaKzy7US4vnVZUYDvqJ7qZBm0PCzK2rBeJbQfH7XDFe8oy8zU7rIA5ScmGAtOPW1s~ZrTSZl-vvbwxvP-VV9cgUXVjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 9 adopted a resolution appropriating $1,350,000 in Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the FY25 budget for the Scottown Road housing rehabilitation project.

The appropriation followed a required public hearing and was approved by roll call at the meeting after staff explained the money must be appropriated before DHCD can issue reimbursement checks once construction starts.

Why it matters: The CDBG funds will enable the county to proceed with contract and construction steps for the housing-rehabilitation work on Scottown Road; the appropriation makes the county eligible to receive reimbursements as DHCD issues them, county staff said.

Hope Moses, a county staff member who opened the hearing, read the public-notice language and the resolution that appears in the board packet. Moses said the appropriation is needed because, although the county has not yet physically received the grant payments, the contract and DHCD requirements require the money to be in the FY25 budget so reimbursement can follow construction.

During public comment, Cliff Ball, a resident participating online, said he reviewed the materials and supported the appropriation, calling it “great that we’ve got that much funding to be able to work on this.”

After no further public comments, the board adopted the resolution. The meeting record shows a roll-call vote with five affirmative votes and no negatives; the clerk announced the result as approved.

Details from the meeting record: the notice for the hearing referenced Virginia Code sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2507 as the authorities for advertisement and public hearing on the appropriation. The resolution text in the packet states Richmond County received approval for funding in the amount of $1,350,000 from DHCD’s CDBG program and that the funds are “hereby appropriated to the FY25 budget for distributions for the needs of the Scottown Road housing rehabilitation project.”

The board did not debate alternative uses for the funds during the hearing; the appropriation was described as a procedural step required to allow DHCD to reimburse the county as construction invoices are submitted.

Votes at the meeting: the board recorded an affirmative roll-call result (five ayes) on the resolution. The meeting transcript lists the voting members as “Mister Thomas,” “Miss Fiddler,” “Miss Parr,” “Miss Pemberton,” and an additional affirmative vote recorded by the clerk. The motion to adopt was presented with no amendment and no recorded nay or abstention.

What’s next: Staff said the next procedural steps will include title searches and reassessments of homes as required by the contract terms before construction funds are disbursed by DHCD by reimbursement.

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