May 11, 2026 New Kent County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on May 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The board considered a resolution to approve the construction management at risk procurement method for Fire Station Number Two, a method that allows close collaboration with architects and builders and differs from the design-build approach used previously. The board decided to table this item until after the budget adoption to provide clearer direction on capital projects, including the courthouse and school construction. The FY 2027 general government budget was presented, totaling approximately $277.4 million, including a 5-cent real estate tax increase and funding for new public safety positions and capital projects. The board also adopted the secondary six-year plan for road improvements with a projected funding of $721,000. Additionally, a conditional use permit for an assembly hall/event venue was denied due to concerns about health, safety, and welfare. Several appointments to committees and commissions were approved. Overall, the meeting focused on capital project procurement methods, budget allocations for public safety and infrastructure, and land use permitting.