May 26, 2026 New Kent County Board of Supervisor Work Session

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors held a work session on May 26, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key discussions included the adoption of tax levies, fee adjustments for airport services, and a 4% increase in public utility fees to support recent borrowings. The board reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 capital improvement program, which notably included funding for a new courthouse and fire station number two, with total project costs reaching approximately $135 million for the courthouse and $6.5 million for the fire station. The board also approved the use of the construction management at risk procurement method for both the courthouse and fire station projects. Additionally, the board authorized the Pine Fork Park paving project, awarding a contract to William Wills Contracting Inc. for $283,180 with a contingency fund, and discussed a potential program to assist residents with gravel costs for private roads. The meeting concluded with updates on transportation funding and enforcement initiatives, and scheduling of future meetings.