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Board split leaves wastewater option with Sussex unresolved; item set for Dec. 9
Summary
A motion to move forward with Sussex as the county's wastewater treatment option resulted in a 2–2 tie after one supervisor was absent, so the board did not approve the measure and will revisit the decision at the Dec. 9 meeting; staff warned the state grant timeline had been extended only to Nov. 25.
Board discussion on whether to pursue a wastewater treatment memorandum of agreement with Sussex resumed after a postponed item. County staff and consultants outlined the tradeoffs: an initial memorandum would preserve eligibility for a state VBRSP grant and allow 36 months to negotiate detailed operational and funding terms; staff explained Sussex or Hopewell had been considered but Sussex was the current path under negotiation.
A motion to move toward working with Sussex produced a 2–2 tie (two supervisors voted yes, two no) with Vice Chair Waymack absent; under board rules the tie means the motion did not pass and the matter will return at the board's next regular meeting on Dec. 9. County staff advised the state had granted an extension through Nov. 25 for initial action and noted the 36‑month window for finalizing details. The board recorded that further negotiation would be necessary and that grant reapplication could be required if the board declined to move on either Sussex or another option.
Mr. Holcomb (staff/consultant) clarified the preferred structure under current drafts: a Prince George‑operated plant sited on land provided by a partner, with Sussex potentially as a customer; details on ownership and operations would be negotiated during the 36‑month process. The tie vote left the county without a board direction at this meeting and the grant preservation question unresolved until the Dec. 9 meeting.
