June 8, 2026 New Kent County Board of Supervisor Business Meeting

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on June 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a change order for the Colonies Water System Upgrade Project in the amount of $81,883.50, staying within the allocated project funds. They also adopted a resolution to appropriate $9,411,942.29 from a 2026A bond issuance for the construction of the Brookshires Elevated Water Tank and associated water line. Additionally, the board authorized the assessment and collection of administrative, attorney, and collection agency fees for delinquent taxes and other charges, aiming to pass collection costs to violators rather than taxpayers. The board also appropriated $6,250,000 in photo speed enforcement revenues for public safety purposes, including funding for sheriff patrol units and equipment. A resolution was passed to sponsor a $10.7 million Smart Scale 7 application for safety improvements, including a one-lane roundabout on Route 30, with no local match required. The board discussed but deferred a decision on a SAFER grant application for 14 additional firefighters due to budget concerns. Public comments addressed concerns about data center development, infrastructure, and public safety funding. Several appointments to regional boards and commissions were also made during the meeting.