Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed and adopted the FY 2027 budget and annual work program, which includes salary adjustments and operational expenditure updates. Key project updates were provided across planning, housing services, and housing development departments, including initiatives related to waterway dredging, transportation infrastructure, hazard mitigation, and various state-funded grants. The commission authorized a resolution of support for the SMART SCALE grant application for the Eastern Shore Rail Trail and approved contracts for the VDOT Rural Work Program and website improvements. Additionally, the commission received an update regarding upcoming state employment law changes and authorized a 2% employee bonus payment.
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Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Minutes
The Commission reviewed and approved financial status reports and statements. It discussed the preliminary draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year and received comprehensive updates on various Planning Department projects, including unmanned systems initiatives, regional water supply planning, dredging coordination, and hazard mitigation plans. Reports from the Housing Services and Housing Development departments covered homelessness counts, housing counseling services, and ongoing community development projects. The Commission authorized several new contracts and grants, reviewed the Executive Director's memo regarding infrastructure improvements in the Bayside community, and heard public comments on grant application processes.
Apr 20, 2026·Board meeting
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission addressed financial reports, including the March financial status and general bills payable, and approved several budget amendments for the 2026 fiscal year. Officers, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Executive Committee member, were re-elected. Extensive project updates were provided regarding regional planning, water supply plans, dredging initiatives, hazardous mitigation plans, and housing counseling services. The commission also authorized the application for various grants, including the USDA/VDACS Specialty Crop Block Grant, the National Coastal Resilience Fund, and the Rural Transportation Planning Work Program. Additionally, an agreement for housing counseling was accepted, and discussions occurred regarding potential internship positions and an oyster market failure disaster declaration.
