York County Board of Supervisors' 2025 Review
Real estate and property tax increases helped fund employee raises, school investments, public safety and capital improvements
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In 2025, the York County Board of Supervisors adopted a $291.6 million FY2026 budget focused on maintaining services amid slowing revenue growth. To balance the budget, the Board raised the real estate tax rate to 78 cents per $100 and restored the personal property tax rate to $4.00 per $100. Additional measures included solid waste fee increases, new and adjusted planning and development fees. Officials noting that many residents would pay less in vehicle taxes due to declining car values despite the rate increase.
While passing the budget, members of the board cited citing rising costs and an $11 million increase in expenditures that exceeded projected revenue gains. Key investments included employee pay increases, higher school operating support, and the addition of five sheriff’s deputy positions, as well as services such as median mowing and library ebook subscriptions.
The Board also approved a $219 million FY2026–2031 Capital Improvements Program, including $40.4 million in first-year funding, and authorized a $3 million transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund for school capital needs.
York County Board of Supervisors by the numbers in 2025
The Board consists of five members, with one representative from each of the five election districts. (Members serve four-year terms, with the current terms of office ending on December 31, 2027. For the 2025 calendar year, the Board elected Sheila S. Noll to serve as Chairman and Douglas R. Holroyd to serve as Vice Chairman.) The following is a list of the York County supervisors and the election districts they represent:
District 1: Douglas R. Holroyd
District 2: Sheila S. Noll
District 3: Wayne Drewry
District 4: G. Stephen Roane, Jr.
District 5: Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr.
They held or participated in 27 official meetings and 2 townhalls
The Board conducted 13 closed sessions — Top issues included Personnel matters / board appointments, Prospective business or industry, Legal matters and consultation with Counsel
They cast 126 total votes (consent calendar counted once each)
There were 8 total non-unanimous votes:
2025 budget/ higher taxes/ Capital Improvement Plan - Drewry voted against
proposed tourist home Noll voted in favor
overgrown vegetation - Noll voted against
taffic signal enforcement cameras - Noll voted against
firearm sales and service at Yorktown Guns and Ammo - Noll, Holroyd voted against
Child Development Resources, Inc. tax exemption - Holroyd voted against
The Board voted “No” on 2 issues, including unanimous rejection of a reduced setback for chicken enclosure as well as a request to establish a tourist home (Noll voted in favor)
Board meetings included 59 public hearings — Top issues included Budget, Tax Rates, and Fee Adjustments; Utility Infrastructure, Easements, and Telecommunications; Zoning Ordinance Performance Standards and Housekeeping; Animal and Poultry Keeping; Vegetative Overgrowth and Property Maintenance)
They heard 66 presentations, including budgetary planning, service recognitions, infrastructure updates, and reports from community partners.
There were a total of 67 separate speakers during public hearings and comment periods
January 7, 2025 - Organizational Meeting
The Board established the 2025 Rules of Procedure by adopting Resolution R25-1. Members elected Sheila Noll as Chairman and Douglas Holroyd as Vice Chairman (to serve for the calendar year). During open discussion, supervisors wished residents a Happy New Year and reflected on the county’s long-term growth and wealth of experience within the local government. The session served as the annual organizational meeting.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors organizational meeting held on January 7, 2025, are as follows:
Resolution R25-1 (Adopt the Board’s Rules of Procedure for 2025)— Approved, 5-0.
Motion (Close nominations for the office of the Chairman)— Approved, 5-0.
Motion (Elect Sheila S. Noll as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2025)— Approved, 5-0.
Motion (Close nominations for the office of the Vice Chairman)— Approved, 5-0.
Motion (Elect Douglas R. Holroyd as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2025)— Approved, 5-0.
January 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The meeting opened with a 50-year service recognition for Sheriff Ron Montgomery. VDOT presented maintenance statistics and Smart Scale project updates, including progress on the Route 17 and I-64 widening. Sentara Williamsburg reported its new designation as a level three trauma center and the addition of a 3D Mammogram Bus. A mid-year budget review projected a $2.9 million surplus for the 2025 fiscal year despite some real estate tax shortfalls. Furthermore, the Board initiated the FY 2026 budget process and established a zoning ordinance for sexually-oriented businesses. Board members also discussed coyote prevalence and metal detectors in schools.
Seven speakers addressed federal funding concerns, supported stricter sexually oriented business regulations, urged $500,000 funding for Child Development Resources, and proposed tax-incentivized childcare options for middle schoolers.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on January 21, 2025:
Ordinance 25-1 (Sexually-oriented Businesses) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-8 (Tourist home in an existing dwelling at 606 Main Street) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (December 3, 2024, and December 17, 2024, Regular Meetings).
Resolution R25-16 (Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual).
Resolution R25-14 (Lease fiber optic cable from Metro Fiber Networks Inc.).
Resolution R25-15 (Board Policy numbers BP94-06, BP94-11, BP12-25, and BP16-28).
Resolution R25-5 and Resolution R25-6 (Land lease agreements for cell tower communications equipment).
Resolution R25-18 (Other Post Employment Benefits Trust participation).
Resolution R25-9 (Opioid Abatement Authority grant funds for alternative dockets).
Resolution R25-10 (Tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief).
Resolution R25-11 (Refund of real estate taxes for H.D. D.O.M.I.).
Resolution R25-12 (Refund of real estate taxes for B.F.T.E.).
Resolution R25-17 (Retirement recognition for Senior Firefighter Chris Reinbach).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Pertaining to appointments to Boards and Commissions and prospective business or industry) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance with the Freedom of Information Act) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-4 (Appoint members to the 2025 York County Beautification Committee) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-2(R) (Appoint Board members as liaisons to various regional boards and commissions) — Approved, 5-0.
January 31, 2025 - Annual Strategic Retreat
The January 31, 2025, York County Board of Supervisors strategic retreat primarily addressed the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Tabb High School renovations, and long-term financial sustainability. The Board evaluated reducing the school’s renovation timeline to two years to minimize student disruption while incorporating energy-efficient geothermal systems. Financial advisors highlighted the County’s Triple-A bond rating but cautioned that projected debt service could reach policy limits by 2033. Significant discussion also focused on a potential exit strategy from the Williamsburg Regional Library system and scaling back York Hall renovations to focus on essential infrastructure.
February 4, 2025 - Work Session
The February 4, 2025 session featured presentations from the Commonwealth Attorney and Circuit Court Clerk regarding their intertwined roles and the impact of substance abuse on caseloads. The Board reviewed a staffing study from the Berkley Group, which analyzed operational structures and suggested potential personnel enhancements across various departments. Additionally, the Towing Advisory Board provided an update on proposed regulations and fee schedules for police-authorized towing. Discussion also touched on regional road funding and legislative developments in the General Assembly.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on February 4, 2025:
Consent Calendar— Approved, 5-0.
Approval of Minutes (January 7, 2025, Organizational Meeting).
Resolution R25-22 (Tax Refund – Veterans Exemption).
February 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The February 18, 2025, meeting included service recognitions for two long-term Sheriff’s Office employees and a presentation from United Way regarding eviction reduction and assistance for households living paycheck to paycheck. The Board discussed FY 2026 budget challenges, citing minimal revenue growth and rising costs for capital improvements and employee compensation. Key legislative actions included adopting new landscaping and greenbelt standards and establishing restrictive regulations for large cruise ships to protect Yorktown’s character. The Board also addressed school capital project funding and a boundary line adjustment with Poquoson.
Seven residents cited concerns about federal job losses, proposed sales tax increases, neighborhood blight, calls to ban large passenger vessels, and urged fiscal responsibility ahead of budget deliberations.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on February 18, 2025:
Ordinance 25-4 (Amendments to landscaping, transitional buffers, and greenbelt regulations) — Approved, 5-0.
Motion to continue the public hearing on Ordinance 25-6 (Overgrowth of shrubs, trees, and other such vegetation) to the June 17, 2025, meeting — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-33 (School capital project funding) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance 25-3 (Large passenger vessels and marina regulations) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-29 (York-Poquoson boundary line adjustment) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Resolution R25-32 (County capital project financing).
Motion to convene in Closed Meeting (Pertaining to a prospective business or industry, or expansion of an existing business or industry) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance) — Approved, 5-0.
March 4, 2025 - Work Session
The March 4, 2025, meeting focused on regional aging challenges, solid waste operations, and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Peninsula Community Foundation highlighted that York County’s senior population is projected to grow significantly by 2050, necessitating long-term planning for social services. Solid waste discussions centered on a proposed $2 fee increase to address a projected funding deficit. Additionally, the Board reviewed CIP adjustments that reduced costs by $11 million and debated performance standards for potential data centers, specifically regarding energy usage and noise mitigation.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors work session held on March 4, 2025:
Approved the Consent Calendar by a vote of 5-0:
Approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting.
Resolution R25-19: Authorized the acceptance and appropriation of $108,000 in grant funds for the Peninsula Eviction Reduction Pilot Program to reduce the number of evictions and increase housing stability within the county.
Resolution R25-31: Designated Yorktown Square 1 (100 Barham Boulevard) as a revitalization area to support the Community Housing Partners renovation project.
Resolution R25-21: Authorized the acceptance and appropriation of $100,000 in Sentara Cares grant funds to be used to increase citizen access to emergency shelter and stable permanent housing.
March 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The March 18, 2025, meeting focused on the FY 2026 proposed budget, which faces a $6.4 million gap. To fund employee compensation, schools, and public safety, the County Administrator recommended a 4-cent real estate tax increase and a 20-cent personal property tax increase. The York County Youth Commission presented its quarterly report on service projects and student surveys. Legislative business included public hearings for a tall ship lease agreement and amendments to residential chicken and duck-keeping regulations. The Board also reached consensus to petition the Navy to name a new ship the USS Yorktown.
Four speakers addressed the board about fiscal responsibility, human trafficking, stormwater partnerships, poultry regulations and noise concerns.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on March 18, 2025:
Resolution R25-36 (Home Ported Tall Ship Agreement with York River Cruises, LLC) — Approved, 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 25-7 (Accessory Chicken/Duck-Keeping on Residential Properties) — Continued the public hearing until the April 15, 2025, meeting, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (January 31, 2025, Board Retreat and February 4, 2025, Regular Meeting).
Resolution R25-3 (Head Start Grant Application).
Resolution R25-35 (Tax Refund for individuals eligible for Veterans Exemption).
Resolution R25-30 (Street Acceptance of Tequesta Village).
Resolution R25-34 (Cell Phone Tower Lease extension and amendment).
Resolution 25-44 (Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2024).
Resolution R25-45 (Retirement Recognition of Senior Firefighter William A. Lugo).
March 25, 2025 - Town Hall
The March 25, 2025 town hall focused on FY2026 budget issues, with residents questioning tax levels, spending priorities, and the county’s long-term financial needs. Participants raised concerns about capital projects, including the deteriorating condition of Tabb High School, and discussed how limited resources should be allocated among schools, infrastructure, and other services.
March 27, 2025 - Budget Work Session
The meeting addressed the Tabb High School renovation project, where school officials projected costs of $19.3 million in FY26 and $18.8 million in FY27. Discussions focused on replacing aging infrastructure with geothermal HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency. The County Administrator also presented options to reduce the proposed tax increase for FY26. He reported that departments had already cut $15.2 million from the operating budget and $53.2 million from the Capital Improvement Program to mitigate a projected $6.4 million shortfall.
April 1, 2025 - Work Session
The Board reviewed the FY2026 proposed budget, focusing on community support and regional agency funding. They evaluated funding recommendations for eighteen nonprofits and discussed financial support for public safety and environmental initiatives. Employee compensation and benefits were a major topic, emphasizing competitive wages to aid recruitment. Staff also presented plans for a Tabb High School crosswalk to enhance pedestrian safety and discussed infrastructure technology, including using artificial intelligence for sewer inspections.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on April 1, 2025:
Consent Calendar (Approval of various administrative items and resolutions)— Approved, 5-0.,
Approval of Minutes (February 18, 2025, and March 4, 2025, Regular Meetings).
Resolution (Authorizing real estate tax refunds for individuals eligible for tax relief for disabled veterans for tax years 2022-2024).
Resolution (Authorizing the County Administrator to contract with Skiffs Creek Towing, Inc. for tugboat and barge services for fireworks shows).
Resolution (Authorizing the County Administrator to contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for AI-powered CCTV sewer footage analysis with GIS integration).
Resolution (Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the stabilization and restoration of the Celestial Way stream).
Resolution (Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the stabilization and restoration of Larkin Run, a tributary to Quartermarsh Creek).
April 3, 2025 - Town Hall
The April 3 town hall at the Sheriff’s Office centered on the FY2026 budget. Resident feedback was evenly split, with roughly half the attendees supporting a tax increase to fund essential services and the other half opposing it. Key issues raised by the public included concerns over Economic Development Authority (EDA) decisions, contractual obligations, and the physical condition of Tabb High School. Citizens also emphasized the importance of competitive employee compensation for teachers, deputies, and firefighters to maintain the county’s high quality of life.
April 8, 2025 - Work Session
The Board of Supervisors conducted a work session to review the operations of the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority (VPPSA) and deliberated on the FY 2026 proposed budget. Presentations detailed regional utility services, focusing on curbside recycling contracts and the budgetary allocations for the regional composting facility. Supervisors addressed a projected $1.6 million shortfall in state school funding and evaluated the necessity of competitive teacher salaries. Additionally, the Board examined the financial implications of the Tabb High School renovation, specifically questioning the efficiency of the proposed geothermal HVAC system. Consensus was reached to move forward with a candidate for the County Assessor position.
April 15, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board celebrated Major Thomas West’s 30 years of service and honored the Sheriff’s Office with a Certified Crime Prevention Community Award. The Sheriff reported significant reductions in robberies and vehicle larcenies due to proactive policing strategies. A public hearing occurred for the FY2026 budget, focusing on proposed tax increases of 4 cents for real estate and 20 cents for personal property. The Board debated a chicken coop setback permit, which failed to pass, and updated poultry-keeping regulations. Members also maintained current Board salaries without the recommended increase.
Twenty-five unique speakers delivered testimony during the citizens’ comment period and public hearings. Proponents for school funding emphasized the need for competitive teacher salaries and facility maintenance. Opponents voiced concerns over tax burdens on seniors and potential mismanagement. In specific hearings, residents supported planning fee increases to recover advertising costs. Neighbors strongly opposed a reduced chicken coop setback, citing property values and code violation, as well as the noise associated with residential ducks.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on April 15, 2025:
Resolution R25-60 (Approval of a special use permit for a reduced chicken coop setback at 201 Fairfield Drive)— Denied, 0-5. Nays: Holroyd, Drewry, Roane, Shepperd, Noll.
Ordinance No. 25-7 (Amendments to performance standards for domestic chicken and duck keeping)— Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar— Approved, 5-0.
Approval of Minutes (March 18, 2025, and March 27, 2025).
Resolution (Authorization to request IPR funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Project).
Resolution (Authorization to implement the Emergency Home Repair Program and accept associated grant funds).
Resolution (Acceptance and appropriation of Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Area Security Initiative funds).
Resolution (Authorization to accept funding and continue implementation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program).
Resolution (Commending Lieutenant Michael W. Campbell on the occasion of his retirement).
Motion to convene in Closed Meeting (Pertaining to prospective business or industry or expansion of existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made)— Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance)— Approved, 5-0.
April 17, 2025 - Budget Work Session
At the April 17, 2025 budget work session, the Board of Supervisors agreed to increase the real estate tax rate by 4 cents, to 78 cents per 100 of assessed value, and the personal property tax rate by 20 cents, to 4.00 per 100, to help close a projected 6.4 million dollar budget gap and fund a 4 percent pay raise plus $500 bonus for county employees. Members reviewed alternative revenue options such as boat, vaping, admissions, meals, and stormwater taxes, but none were adopted because each would have required an additional public hearing before the budget deadline. Supervisors also noted that many residents could still see lower personal property tax bills as vehicle values return to normal, and they selected the 78-cent real estate rate instead of the higher 80-cent option to preserve budget flexibility.
May 6, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2026 budget totaling $291.6 million and set the real estate tax rate at $0.78 and the personal property tax rate at $4.00. They approved the FY2026–2031 Capital Improvements Program and designated real property for school purposes. Solid waste fees were increased to achieve a break-even point for services. Additionally, the Board updated various building, subdivision, and zoning fees. The session also included commendations for the York County Youth Commission and a contract award for reskinning the transfer station.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on May 6, 2025:
Resolution R25-68 (Approval of the FY2026 Budget and Appropriation of Funds)— Approved, 4-1. Nay: Drewry.
Ordinance No. 25-2(R-1) (Calendar Year 2025 Tax Rates)— Approved, 4-1. Nay: Drewry.
Resolution R25-69 (FY2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program)— Approved, 4-1. Nay: Drewry.
Resolution R25-70 (Designation of Real Property Tax for School Purposes)— Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-8 (Solid Waste, Garbage, and Weeds Code Amendments)— Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-9(R) (Building, Subdivision, and Zoning Fee Amendments)— Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar— Approved, 5-0.
Approval of Minutes (April 1, 2025, and April 8, 2025, Regular and Work Session meetings).
Resolution (Commending the 2024-2025 York County Youth Commission members for their service).
Resolution (Commending Allison Eacho for community service as part of the Outstanding Youth Awards Scholarship Program).
Resolution (Authorizing the County Administrator to contract with TST Tactical Defense Solutions, Inc. for reskinning the transfer station).
Resolution (Commending Roy Bullock as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025).
May 20, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board presented Outstanding Youth Awards and received the Youth Commission’s final report. They approved a rezoning for a residential dwelling but denied a Special Use Permit for a tourist home. Members also authorized secondary road improvements, an HRSD easement, and a lease extension. Crucially, they voted against salary increases for themselves. A VDOT update and a firing range sponsorship rounded out the session.
Four speakers participated during the comment periods. One citizen criticized federal spending, unaccountable programs, and the perceived erosion of constitutional rights. Representatives for a tourist home application emphasized property management and family heritage. Finally, a participant provided a construction update regarding Child Development Resources (CDR) relocation and expressed gratitude for the County’s ongoing partnership and support.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on May 20, 2025:
Ordinance No. 25-11 (Reclassify parcel from WCI to RR for constructing one detached single-family dwelling) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-82 (Authorize a tourist home in an existing dwelling) — Denied, 1-4. Nay: Drewry, Roane, Shepperd, Holroyd.
Resolution R25-86 (Approve priority listing and construction budget for secondary road improvement) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-20 (Convey a permanent easement to HRSD for access and utility maintenance) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-10(R) (Establish salaries for the Board of Supervisors at the current rate) — Approved, 5-0.*
Resolution R25-64 (Authorize a lease with Child Development Resources for early childhood services) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Approval of Minutes (April 15, Regular Meeting)
Resolution UP-1049-25 (Two-year extension for establishing a solar energy facility)
Resolution (Fiscal Agency Memorandum of Agreement with Colonial Behavioral Health)
Resolution (Tax refund for overpayment of business tangible property taxes)
Resolution (Contract for Public Safety Building renovations)
Resolution (Contract for rental of traffic control items)
Resolution (Tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief)
Resolution (Tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief)
Resolution (Tax refund for business license taxes)
Resolution (Tax refund for business license taxes)
Resolution (Tax refund for overpayment of business license taxes)
Resolution (Mutual Aid Agreement with Peninsula Airport Commission)
Resolution (Purchase of mobile data terminals for Public Safety)
Resolution (Retirement recognition for Tamara S. Dillard)
Resolution (Retirement recognition for Diane C. Mason)
Resolution R25-88 (Sponsor a study to allow indoor firing ranges in the RC zoning district by special use permit) — Approved, 5-0.
Motion to convene in Closed Meeting (Pertaining to appointments to Boards and Commissions and Legal Matters) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-58 (Appointment to Colonial Community Criminal Justice Board) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-63 (Appointment to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-52 (Appointment to Senior Center of York Board) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-48 (Appointment to York County Towing Advisory Board) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-53 (Appointment to Virginia Peninsula Community College Board) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-54 (Appointment to Williamsburg Regional Library Board of Trustees) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-57 (Appointment to York County Arts Commission) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance) — Approved, 5-0.
*Members of the York County Board of Supervisors earn an annual salary of 9,000, with the Vice Chairman receiving an additional 1,200 and the Chairman receiving an additional 1,800 for their leadership roles.
June 3, 2025 - Work Session
The Board conducted a work session focusing on overgrowth amendments and Chesapeake Bay Board updates regarding resiliency. They discussed Queens Lake dredging and reached a consensus to pursue an Army Corps of Engineers study. A VA 250 update highlighted upcoming historical commemorations. Approvals included modular classrooms for training and a retirement resolution for Fire Chief Stephen P. Kopczynski. Finally, the Board finalized multiple appointments.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on June 3, 2025:
Consent Calendar— Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (April 17, 2025, and May 6, 2025, Regular Meetings).
Resolution (Project agreement for the Victory Boulevard capacity enhancements project).
Resolution (Approval of Arts Commission funding).
Resolution (Sponsorship to study potential zoning ordinance text amendments regarding small modular reactors).
Resolution (Purchase of two Villager 208 trolleys).
Resolution (Lease agreement for modular classrooms used for hazardous materials training).
Resolution (Retirement recognition for Fire Chief Stephen P. Kopczynski).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Pertaining to appointments to Boards and Commissions) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-49 (Appoint members to the York County Board of Building Code Appeals) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-50 ((Appoint members to the York County Economic Development Authority) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-55 ((Appoint members to the York County Youth Commission) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-56 ((Appoint alternative members to the York County Board of Zoning/Subdivision Appeals) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance with the Freedom of Information Act) — Approved, 5-0.
June 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board presented a retirement resolution to Fire Chief Stephen P. Kopczynski. They approved several special use permits and rezonings, including applications for Storage Solutions, the American Battlefield Trust Trail, and Carson Group LLC. Members adopted zoning ordinance changes regarding data centers and Chesapeake Bay preservation. They also authorized grants, lease extensions while continuing a public hearing on vegetation overgrowth.
Two speakers participated in the comment period. One resident criticized the former president’s leadership, citing economic disruption, tariffs, and a lack of transparency in immigration enforcement. They also expressed concern over the January 6 Capitol riot and accountability. The second speaker urged the Board not to get caught in national debates but instead to think locally and act locally to improve the County.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on June 17, 2025:
Ordinance No. 25-15 (Amend profer conditions for 4 acres at 2044 George Washington Memorial Highway) — Approved, 4-0
Resolution R25-106 (Approve a special use permit for a mini storage warehouse facility) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-107 (Approve a special use permit for an RV storage facility) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-85 (Approve a special use permit for a park and recreational trail) — Approved, 4-0.
Ordinance No. 25-14 (Amend profer conditions for 1.4 acres at 111 Faulkner Road) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-110 (Modify conditions and extend deadline for RV sales and display) — Approved, 4-0.
Ordinance No. 25-16(R) (Amend zoning ordinance to incorporate provisions concerning data centers) — Approved, 4-0.
Ordinance No. 25-5 (Amend code regarding Chesapeake Bay preservation areas) — Approved, 4-0.
Motion to continue the (Public hearing on ordinance regarding overgrowth of vegetation) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-71 (Amendment and extension of a tower lease at 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-72 (Extension of a tower lease agreement at 4411 Big Bethel Road) — Approved, 4-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 4-0:
Minutes (May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting).
Resolution (Accept and appropriate grant funds for the Whites-Faulkner sewer extension).
Resolution (Accept and appropriate forensic and analytical technology grant funds).
Resolution (Two-year extension of the special use permit for shed sales and display).
Resolution (Two-year extension of the special use permit for a transitional home).
Resolution (Contract for A&E services for the building safety IT renovation).
Resolution (Execution of a support agreement for early childhood services).
Resolution (Renewal of a tower lease agreement at 210 Roy Lane).
Resolution (Tax refund for disabled veteran real estate tax relief).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Personnel matters regarding appointments and performance review of a public officer) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-109 (Amend salary and benefits of the County Attorney) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-115 (Appoint member to the Colonial Juvenile Services Commission) — Approved, 4-0.
Resolution R25-108 (Appoint member to the Planning Commission) — Approved, 4-0.
*(Supervisor Wayne Drewry was absent at the meeting.)
July 15, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board celebrated multiple innovation awards and addressed various code updates. They authorized a gas regulator station, revised parking standards, and adopted rules for vegetation overgrowth. Additionally, members approved monetary bonuses for employees and vacated interest in an unpaved lane. Significant decisions included allowing indoor firing ranges by permit and standardizing police-requested towing procedures and fees. Finally, a closed session was held for legal advice.
Eight speakers addressed national funding concerns, proactive zoning for parking, property interest vacating for road maintenance, and debated towing regulations, balancing fair pricing and competition concerns.
Official votes and results from the July 15, 2025, York County Board of Supervisors meeting are as follows:
Resolution R25-103 (Authorize the establishment of a gas regulator station at 100 Sentara Circle) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-17 (Amend York County Code to update minimum off-street parking and loading requirements) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-6(R3) (Amend code regarding overgrowth of vegetation with the incorporation of Option 1) — Approved, 4-1. Nay: Noll.
Ordinance No. 25-19 (Authorize the payment of monetary bonuses to county employees) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-91 (Vacate county interest in an unpaved lane between Cabin Creek and York Point Road) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-18 (Amend zoning to allow indoor firing ranges in the Resource Conservation district by special use permit) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-13(R) (Amend code regarding towing procedures, fees, and dispute resolution) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (June 3, 2025, and June 17, 2025, regular meetings).
Resolution (Endorse active transportation construction projects under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program).
Retirement Resolution (Commend Kevin S. Lechler for years of service).
Retirement Resolution (Commend Wilton E. Wilson for years of service).
Resolution (Tax refund for business license taxes).
Resolution (Tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Consult with legal counsel on a specific legal matter requiring legal advice) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act) — Approved, 5-0.
August 5, 2025 - Work Session
The Board conducted a work session on the Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) to improve environmental, economic, and social resilience. They reviewed York County’s scores and identified leadership opportunities, such as adopting sea level rise projections. After approving tax refunds and a special use permit extension for a car wash, members discussed dump requirements, elder care, and issued a stop work order for Fenton Mill due to zoning violations.
The following are the official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 5, 2025:
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Application No. UP-1055, KSMA Real Estate Holdings Special Use Permit (Minor modification of a previously approved special use permit to authorize a two-year extension for establishing a car wash)
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund of cigarette tax to E.B.C.I.)
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund for overpayment of business tangible property taxes)
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief)
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund for overpayment of real estate taxes)
August 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board recognized volunteer service and presented employee pins. A parks and recreation report highlighted a new comprehensive plan. Officials discussed Hurricane Erin preparation and Fenton Mill permit violations. They adopted ordinances for pool enclosure maintenance and tax code revisions. Additionally, members considered recreation area standards, continued a public hearing, and appointed individuals to boards and commissions.
Four speakers addressed issues such as federal leadership and immigration, a charity fundraiser, buffer zones and zoning standards, and pool safety to protect young children.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 19, 2025, are as follows:
Motion to Continue (Public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 25-21 for recreation area standards and cluster techniques) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-22(R) (Amend code regarding the maintenance of pool enclosures) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-20(R) (Amend code regarding tax exemptions, refunds, seaplanes, and occupancy tax) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (July 15, 2025, regular meeting).
Application No. UP-1056-25 (Minor expansion of a storage shed sales and display facility).
Resolution (Execute a mutual aid agreement for training activity).
Resolution (Accept and appropriate grant funds for stream restoration).
Resolution (Accept and appropriate grant funding for emergency communications).
Resolution (Tax refund for disabled veterans real estate tax relief).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Personnel matters regarding appointments and prospective business) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution No. R25-128 (Appoint representatives to the grants advisory committee) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-108 (Appoint member to the Planning Commission) — Approved, 5-0.
September 2, 2025 - Work Session
The Board reviewed a Community Engagement Survey showing high resident satisfaction with safety and education, though alternative transportation needs improvement. Officials discussed the Strategic Capital Plan, covering $170 million in conceptual wastewater, stormwater, and transportation projects. Members approved the consent calendar after revising the Big Bethel Road project rating to prioritize it. They also noted early voting dates and Route 17 traffic.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on September 2, 2025, are as follows:
Consent Calendar (Approval of minutes, personnel recognition, Strategic Capital Plan updates, and litigation settlement) — Approved, 4-0. (Drewry absent)
Minutes (August 5, 2025, regular meeting).
Resolution (Commend and congratulate Taylor Sherrill for selection as Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2025).
Resolution (Approve the Strategic Capital Plan for Wastewater, Stormwater, and Transportation with updated revisions and an adjusted project rating of 9.5 for Big Bethel Road).
Resolution (Authorize participation in the nationwide opioid settlement against the Sackler family).
September 16, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board recognized a long-term fire official and announced several upcoming community festivals. They approved updates to recreation area standards and authorized a permit for fortune-telling services. Members also adopted a red-light camera enforcement program and revised housekeeping amendments concerning battery energy storage. Additionally, the Board authorized utility easements and updated the county’s procurement ordinance to align with state law.
Six speakers provided testimony during the public sessions. One resident requested a privacy barrier next to a new business, while another condemned political violence. Two participants supported cluster development and recreation standards. The fortune-telling applicant clarified her services, and a business partner requested a utility easement for a new home.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on September 16, 2025, are as follows:
Ordinance No. 25-21 (Approve amendments to recreation area standards and cluster techniques) — Approved, 5-0,.
Resolution R25-144 (Authorize fortune-telling services at 7812 George Washington Memorial Highway) — Approved, 5-0,.
Ordinance No. 25-25(R) (Approve housekeeping amendments to the zoning and subdivision ordinances for battery energy storage and non-residential use) — Approved, 5-0,.
Ordinance No. 25-24(R) (Incorporate traffic signal violation monitoring and enforcement at three specified intersections) — Approved, 4-1. Nay: Noll.
Resolution R25-138 (Grant permission for Virginia Natural Gas to maintain equipment within a permanent county easement) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-139 (Authorize Dominion Energy to perform utility work within permanent county easements) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-140 (Authorize Dominion Energy to perform utility work within permanent county easements) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-23 (Amend the procurement ordinance to align with the Virginia Public Procurement Act) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025, regular meetings).
Resolution R25-143 (Approve participation in nationwide settlement of opioid-related claims),.
Resolution R25-127 (Purchase law enforcement analytic technology, software, and interface platforms).
Resolution R25-142 (Contract for Queens Lake Spillway Improvements and Dam Rehabilitation).
Resolution R25-129 (Establish a formal structure for program governance).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Consider personnel matters and prospective business) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-145 (Appoint member to the Employee Grievance panel) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-130 (Appoint members to the York County Head Start Policy Council) — Approved, 5-0.
October 7, 2025 - Work Session
The Board reviewed parks and recreation initiatives and the upcoming Master Plan. Members debated 2026 legislative priorities; they removed the admissions tax while emphasizing veterans support and sea level rise. Officials addressed the recycling contract termination, noting curbside recycling collection would end in October. Open discussion covered EV charging restrictions, pump station upgrades, and vaping risks. Finally, the Board approved the consent calendar and held a closed meeting regarding personnel and litigation.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on October 7, 2025, are as follows:
Consent Calendar (Approval of minutes and tax refund) — Approved, 5-0.
Minutes (August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025, regular meetings).
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund to JHP C LLC for business license taxes).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Personnel matters regarding appointments to boards and commissions, prospective business or expansion, and actual litigation) — Approved, 5-0.
October 9-10, 2025 - Fall Retreat
York County leaders conducted their Fall Retreat by visiting Stafford, Hanover, and Henrico Counties. Participants toured Stafford Regional Airport, residential developments, and commercial areas while meeting with local officials. They studied financial practices, infrastructure projects, land use policies, and economic development initiatives. Additionally, the Board explored tourism and parks and recreation highlights to identify best practices for local government operations.
October 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board issued commendations for long-term service and introduced the new Youth Commission. Presentations detailed a low-level airspace drone project and upcoming holiday tourism events. Supervisors approved permits for a contractor shop, firearms sales, and a chiropractic office parking expansion. They also granted a tax exemption for a childcare facility but continued a hearing regarding real estate assessment appeals.
Four speakers addressed the Board during public comment. One participant criticized national executive leadership and recent political events. Two residents strongly advocated for the construction of a public skate park and BMX pump track, citing high community interest and safety benefits. A final speaker expressed enthusiasm for drone technology and emphasized the importance of community civility.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on October 21, 2025, are as follows:
Resolution R25-148 (Authorize a special use permit for a contractor’s shop with outdoor/exposed storage at 8529 George Washington Memorial Highway) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-149 (Authorize firearms sales and service at 108 Hyde Lane and 2330 and 2334 George Washington Memorial Highway) — Approved, 3-2. Nay: Holroyd, Noll.
Resolution R25-150 (Authorize a special exception for land disturbance within the greenbelt buffer at 121 Hampton Highway) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-26 (Grant a tax exemption and abate taxes for property owned by Child Development Resources, Inc.) — Approved, 4-1. Nay: Holroyd.
Ordinance No. 25-27 (Continue the public hearing regarding Board of Equalization jurisdiction changes to the November 18, 2025, meeting) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (September 16, 2025, regular meeting).
Resolution (Commend and congratulate Jason M. Watkins, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement).
Resolution (Authorize a contract with Blue Line Solutions LLC for camera speed monitoring and enforcement in school crossing zones).
Resolution (Authorize a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation to host low-level airspace sensors).
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund to individuals due to real estate assessment changes).
Resolution (Accept and appropriate the 2025 Port Security Grant to purchase a marine patrol boat).
Resolution (Designate December 26, 2025, as an official county holiday).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Consider personnel matters involving the appointment of individuals to boards and commissions and prospective business or industry expansion) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution SR-1 (Certification of closed meeting compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution R25-157 (Appoint a regular and alternate member to the VPPSA Board of Directors) — Approved, 5-0.
November 18, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board received updates on regional tourism and social services. Members approved a special use permit for a commercial kennel and adopted a ban on polystyrene food containers. They tabled a decision on Board of Equalization jurisdiction changes. The consent calendar authorized a food bank contribution and data storage replacement. Finally, a closed meeting resulted in a salary increase for the County Administrator.
One speaker addressed the Board during the public session. The individual urged support for the $100,000 food bank contribution to counter federal funding retractions.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on November 18, 2025, are as follows:
Resolution R25-158 (Establish a commercial kennel with outside runs at 1205 Lightfoot Road) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-28 (Implement a ban on the use of polystyrene food service containers) — Approved, 5-0.
Ordinance No. 25-27(R) (Table indefinitely the public hearing regarding Board of Equalization jurisdiction changes) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (October 7, 2025, and October 21, 2025, regular meetings).
Resolution (Replace the Yorktown data storage system).
Resolution (Contract for Queens Lake stream restoration services).
Resolution (Authorize a tax refund to H.I. for business license taxes).
Resolution (Contract for curbside refuse and recycling collection services).
Resolution (Authorize a contribution to the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank to address community food insecurity).
Resolution (Appoint personnel to Fire Marshal positions).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Consider personnel matters involving performance, investing of public funds involving the Williamsburg Library agreement, and actual litigation) — Approved, 5-0.
Resolution (Amend the salary and benefits as a market adjustment for the County Administrator) — Approved, 5-0.
December 2, 2025 - Work Session
The Board reviewed a clean audit for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting strong financial reporting and internal controls. VDOT provided updates on infrastructure projects, including bridge deck replacements and road widening completions. Members authorized implementing a compensation study at the 70th percentile to improve recruitment and retention. The consent calendar addressed board policies and sidewalk projects. The session concluded with a closed meeting regarding personnel appointments.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on December 2, 2025, are as follows:
Resolution R25-177 (Authorize the County Administrator to implement a countywide compensation study at the 70th percentile level) — Approved, 4-0. Sustain: Drewry.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Resolution R25-174 (Adopt certain amendments to Board Policies BP94-06, BP07-22, BP12-25, BP16-28, and BP25-31).
Resolution R25-175 (Amend and readopt the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual).
Resolution R25-173 (Commend and congratulate Susan Stroup as Employee of the Quarter).
Resolution R25-171 (Authorize the County Administrator to contract for Lakeside Drive/Yorktown Road sidewalk projects).
Motion to Convene in Closed Meeting (Consider personnel matters involving the appointment of individuals to boards and commissions) — Approved, 5-0.
December 16, 2025 - Regular Meeting
The Board presented service pins and heard reports from the Youth Commission and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. PMA Architecture provided a space study update, highlighting courthouse deficiencies. Leaders reviewed the Capital Improvements Program and authorized a special use permit for a recovery residence. Consent items funded sidewalk projects and a school facility evaluation. Discussions also covered FEMA policy changes, school safety, and fraud prevention.
Four speakers provided testimony during the proceedings. Two participants criticized national leadership while recapping community achievements. During the public hearing, the applicant and a supporter detailed the benefits of clinically managed recovery and the local need for addiction treatment. They argued that recovery residences serve as vital crime prevention and help rebuild lives through accredited programs and job skills training.
Official votes and results from the York County Board of Supervisors meeting held on December 16, 2025, are as follows:
Resolution R25-172R (Authorize an increase in the number of occupants in an existing group home) — Approved, 5-0.
Consent Calendar — Approved, 5-0:
Minutes (November 18, 2025, regular meeting).
Resolution R25-166 (Authorize a contract with EL-X Enterprises for sidewalk projects to address pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connectivity).
Resolution R25-176 (Approve a transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund for a School Facility Needs Evaluation).
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