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Jail board unanimously approves member pay resolution and allows retiring captain to buy duty weapon
Summary
The Prince William Manassas Regional Jail Board approved a resolution to authorize $80 per meeting for paid board members (capped at $1,200 annually) and approved Captain Robert Barker’s purchase of his duty weapon upon retirement; both votes were unanimous.
The Prince William Manassas Regional Jail Board approved two resolutions in unanimous roll‑call votes at its public meeting.
Board staff read a resolution authorizing and confirming payment to paid jail‑board members, citing Virginia Code §53.1‑108, and proposing an allowance of $80 per meeting not to exceed $1,200 per member annually. After a motion and multiple seconds, the roll call recorded affirmative votes from Miss Ashworth, Mister Austin, Reverend Bailey, Miss Clymer, Sheriff Hill, Chief Keene, Miss Lennox, Lieutenant Colonel Missouri, Miss Schwartz and Mister Torres; the resolution passed.
The board then considered a second resolution recognizing Captain Robert Barker’s imminent retirement on Feb. 1 after 36 years of service and, under Virginia Code §59.1‑148.3, approving Captain Barker’s purchase of his duty weapon. The motion passed unanimously on roll call with the same voting members recorded as 'Yes.'
During the meeting Speaker 4 announced Captain Barker’s retirement and that Lieutenant Jeff Kepler will be promoted to captain effective Feb. 1. Board members offered brief comments and congratulations.
Procedural actions: the board voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to superintendent candidate interviews and to receive legal advice, citing Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1) and (8). After the closed session, the board returned to public session, certified by roll call that only the permitted topics were discussed, and adjourned following a unanimous voice vote.
Votes at a glance: - Authorize board member payments: Motion to approve read by board staff; roll‑call vote unanimous 'Yes' (listed members above). Outcome: approved; payment set at $80 per meeting, not to exceed $1,200 per member annually. - Approve duty-weapon purchase for Captain Robert Barker: Motion to approve passed by unanimous roll call. Outcome: approved under Virginia Code §59.1‑148.3.
The meeting included no recorded public comments opposing the resolutions; several board members offered congratulations to the retiring captain.
