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New Kent Board approves series of exemptions, permits and budget transfers; all motions pass
Summary
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 voted unanimously to adopt multiple resolutions including zoning and subdivision exemptions, a conditional use permit for an event venue, a courthouse needs assessment, a $62,500 sponsorship for the Virginia Derby and a $39.7 million accounting move to create a Colonial Downs revenue fund.
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a set of resolutions and appropriations that include land-use exemptions, a conditional use permit for an event venue, a courthouse space needs study and the creation of a Colonial Downs revenue fund.
Board members approved each motion by roll call; no recorded votes opposed the measures discussed at the meeting. The measures move forward routine county planning decisions and formally segregate Colonial Downs–related receipts and capital balances into a single fund for transparency.
The key actions the board approved were:
• Consent agenda — Approved on a motion by Supervisor Stewart; roll-call recorded all members voting aye. Notes: routine consent items were entered into the record.
• Resolution R-5-25: Exemption to allow chain-link fencing for the Department of Public Utilities operation center at 7051 Poindexter Road — Moved by Supervisor Pearson; passed by unanimous roll-call vote. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval with added screening…
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