Update

 

The July 6 meeting agenda of the Goochland Board of Supervisors contained public hearings on contentious zoning applications, and items routine and extraordinary. The meeting began at 2 p.m. and ended just before midnight.

At the end of the afternoon session, the board went into closed session to discuss the “performance and duties of the county administrator.”

The name of Kenneth Young, who was named county administrator last September, was noticeably absent from the board meeting packet, which was distributed on July 1.

When the supervisors returned from closed session, they certified that only matters permitted by the government section of state law Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) were discussed.

Board Vice Chair Ken Peterson, Disitrct5 then made the following motion” “Number One, the board of supervisors take the following actions: to accept Mr. Young’s resignation and authorize the execution of the associated agreements. Number Two, that we appoint Chief Ferguson as the interim local director of emergency management. Number three authorized Deputy County Administrators Jo Ann Hunter and Barbara Horlacher to take any action within the county administrator’s authority.”

The motion was seconded by Susan Lascolette, District 1. A roll call vote—all ayes—followed. The board then broke for dinner.

According to Director of Human Resources Jessica Rice, the agreements associated with Young’s departure from Goochland County are confidential.

The statement below appeared on the Goochland County Facebook page and the county website:

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to accept the resignation of Goochland County Administrator Kenny A. Young. The Board announced that the parting is mutual and amicable.

The Board expressed its appreciation of Mr. Young’s service to Goochland County over the past 10 months, but noted that a close alignment in strategic vision is imperative for reaching the highest level of excellence in local government.

“On behalf of all the Board members,” said Board Chairman John L. Lumpkins, Jr., “We wish Kenny success in his future endeavors.”

Until another appointment is made, the County Administrator’s duties will be fulfilled by Deputy County Administrators Jo Ann Hunter and Barbara Horlacher.