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Prince George supervisors pass series of routine resolutions including opposition to Virginia American Water rate hike
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Board of Supervisors approved a slate of routine actions: certified receipt of the FY2025 audit, approved a resolution opposing Virginia American Water's proposed rate increase, authorized a petition for a special election to fill the commissioner of revenue vacancy, extended a chicken‑enforcement moratorium, appropriated state fire program funds, approved school nutrition interest sharing retroactive to July 1, 2025, and confirmed multiple regional appointments.
Prince George County’s Board of Supervisors approved multiple routine but consequential measures during its Dec. 16 meeting, including a formal resolution opposing a large water‑rate request by Virginia American Water and steps to fill the recently vacated commissioner of revenue post.
Opposition to Virginia American Water rate filing: County Engineer Mr. Holcomb told the board that Virginia American Water filed an application in early November seeking roughly a $21 million increase, which staff estimated could raise customer bills by about 27% (an example impact of roughly $11 per month for an average 4,000‑gallon user). The board voted to direct staff to oppose the filing and to work with other localities or retain legal counsel as appropriate; the motion passed by roll call.
Audit certification: The board certified receipt of the FY2025 audited financial statements and authorized Chairman Floyd M. Brown Jr. and Deputy County Administrator Kristen Pudlow to sign the certification required by the Auditor of Public Accounts after receiving Mr. Josh Roller of Robinson, Farmer & Cox’s presentation of an unmodified (clean) audit opinion.
Special election for Commissioner of the Revenue: Following the resignation of Commissioner of the Revenue Darlene Rousey, the board approved a resolution directing the county attorney to petition the circuit court for a writ of special election to fill the constitutional office; the special election will align with the Nov. 3, 2026 general election date unless the court orders otherwise.
Budget and school items: The board approved a resolution to provide interest revenues to the School Nutrition Fund (retroactive to July 1), a FY26 CIP budget transfer of $175,998 from unexpended school project balances for specific school projects, and a FY26 appropriation of an expected $240,724 in state fire program funds for allowable fire‑service purposes.
Appointments and administrative actions: The board removed a previously created title (Deputy Zoning Administrator) for Charles Harrison, postponed two Planning Commission appointments to Jan. 13, and made several regional appointments (Crater Planning District Commission, Virginia Gateway Region, Riverside Regional Jail Authority, Appomattox River Water Authority and Central Virginia Waste Management Authority). The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
