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Powhatan supervisors swear in interim District 5 representative, appoint emergency coordinator and approve tech and surplus‑vehicle resolutions
Summary
The board appointed and swore in Dr. Barbara S. Brown as interim District 5 representative through a special election in November, confirmed Thomas E. Berry as emergency management coordinator and fire marshal, approved a five‑year CAD maintenance contract (R‑2026‑33), and authorized donation of a surplus fire/rescue vehicle to a nonprofit (R‑2026‑32).
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors completed several formal actions on May 18, approving appointments and administrative resolutions.
Appointment and oath: The board moved and approved the interim appointment of Dr. Barbara S. Brown to serve as the District 5 representative effective immediately through the special election on Nov. 3, 2026. The clerk administered the oath; Brown repeated the oath and the board took photos.
Emergency management and fire marshal appointment: The board moved to confirm Thomas E. Berry as Powhatan County Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshal pursuant to cited Virginia code; Berry was sworn and the board recorded a unanimous vote.
Procurement and donations: The board approved resolution R‑2026‑33 to renew a multi‑year Motorola Flex CAD (computer‑aided dispatch) maintenance contract that includes cloud backup and static pricing for years two through five; staff said the five‑year option represents roughly $14,000 more than an annual renewal schedule but provides disaster‑recovery capabilities. The board also approved resolution R‑2026‑32 authorizing donation of a 26‑year‑old surplus fire and rescue vehicle (eligible for antique tags) to a local nonprofit support organization that will assist with fundraising and scene support.
Votes and outcomes: The appointment of Dr. Brown carried (notation in the record: "passes 4 0"); the appointment of Thomas E. Berry was approved 5–0; both resolutions (R‑2026‑33 and R‑2026‑32) were approved by recorded votes as noted in the minutes.
What happens next: Dr. Brown will serve through the special election on Nov. 3, 2026; county staff will implement the CAD contract and coordinate the vehicle donation with the nonprofit.
