Berryville, VA
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👤 Members & officials (41)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Architectural Review Board
- Mary Serock
- Robin McFillen
- Satkuna Mathur
- Jon Burge
- Susan Godfrey
Who’s on the Berryville Area Development Authority
- Allen Kitselman
- Diane Harrison
- George Ohrstrom
- John Hudson
Who’s on the Budget and Finance Committee
- Erecka L. Gibson — Vice Mayor
- Grant Mazzarino
Who’s on the Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
- Paul Perez
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Gwen Malone
- Michael Bell
- Tom Parker
- Dana Libby
- Tim Sinclair
- William Gilpin
- Michelle Marino
- William Steinmetz
- Sheryl Reid
Who’s on the Town Council
- Erecka L. Gibson — Vice Mayor
- Jay Arnold — Mayor
- William Steinmetz
- Ryan Tibbens
- Diane Harrison
- Grant Mazzarino
- Paul Perez
- Cynthia Poulin
- Jean Petti
- Keith Dalton
- Terry Russell
Who’s on the Town Council Work Session
- Erecka L. Gibson — Vice Mayor
- William Steinmetz
- Brandel Kelsey
- Paul Perez
Who’s on the Tree Board
- Ariel Firebaugh
- Kelly Wood-Brondstater
- Loretta Allison
- Sharon Strickland
- Sharon Wolf
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 12:30
Architectural Review Board
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Board
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon May 3, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Wed May 26, 2027 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed May 26, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville
Recent meetings
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 15:30
Budget and Finance Committee
Berryville committee to discuss fraud policy and procurement threshold changes
The Berryville Budget and Finance Committee will discuss two proposed policies: a new Fraud Prevention, Detection, Reporting, and Investigation Policy and amendments to the Town Procurement Policy. The fraud policy would consolidate existing controls and set reporting procedures. The procurement changes would raise purchase thresholds and reduce minimum quote requirements for lower-cost goods and services. No final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of proposed Fraud Prevention Policy
- Discussion of proposed Procurement Policy changes raising thresholds and reducing minimum quotes
- Procurement thresholds: goods <$10,000 require 1 quote; $10,000-$30,000 require 2; $30,001-$200,000 require 4; >$200,001 require IFB with 3 quotes
- Professional services: <$80,000 require 2 quotes; >$80,001 require RFP with 3 quotes
- Closed session item on agenda
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Budget and Finance Committee
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
AB Meeting Room
Regular Session
September 28, 2026
3:30 PM
Item
Page
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Unfinished Business
4.
New Business
Discussion: Proposed Town Fraud Policy
Discussion: Proposed Amendment of the Town Procurement Policy
5.
Closed Session
6.
Other
7.
Adjourn
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Budget and Finance Committee
28 September 2026
Item Title
Proposed Fraud Prevention Policy
Prepared By
Jean Petti
General Information
The Town has multiple control and fraud prevention measures, but these have not previously been compiled
into a single document. During the audit process, it has been noted that the development of an overarching fraud
prevention policy would be a best practice. The attached policy is proposed pursuant to the Town's authority
under Virginia law and is intended to support compliance with:
·
Virginia Governmental Frauds Act, Code of Virginia § 18.2-498.1
·
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act, Code of Virginia § 8.01-216.1, where applicable
·
Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Code of Virginia § 2.2-3700
·
Virginia Public Procurement Act, Code of Virginia § 2.2-4300
·
Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100
·
Berryville’s Procurement Policy
·
Applicable federal and state laws
Attachments
· DRAFT of proposed …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:00
General
Berryville working group meets on possible amphitheater uses, site limits, funding
Berryville's Amphitheater Exploratory Working Group meets Sept. 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at 101 Chalmers Court to discuss community needs and possible uses of an improved facility, interest from represented organizations in project development, and additional stakeholders to include. The group will also discuss possible improvements and site constraints, possible funding sources, and a schedule for exploratory discussions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of community needs and possible uses of an improved facility
- Discussion of which represented organizations want to take part in project development
- Discussion of additional stakeholders to include in the exploratory process
- Discussion of possible facility improvements and site constraints
- Discussion of possible funding sources and a schedule for exploratory discussions
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101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
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www.berryvilleva.gov ~
Berryville - Clarke County
Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Berryville, VA 22611
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Amphitheater Exploratory Working Group
Agenda
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
A/B Meeting Room
September 28, 2026
5:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order — Jay Arnold, Berryville Mayor
2. Discussion
a. Community Needs / Possible Uses of an improved facility
b. Interest in participating in project development by represented
organizations
c. Additional stakeholders that should be considered for inclusion in this
exploratory process / project development
d. Possible improvements to the facility / site constraints
e. Possible funding sources for project
3. Discussion — Schedule for exploratory discussions
4. Other
5. Adjourn
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
BADA to discuss Berryville Area Plan update and public input workshop
The Berryville Area Development Authority will meet to discuss the Berryville Area Plan update, including scheduling a public input workshop and reviewing a presentation draft. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and an appearance by Charles Nulsen of Washington Property Company. No new business is scheduled.
- Continued discussion of Berryville Area Plan Update
- Public Input Workshop scheduling and presentation draft review
- Appearance by Charles Nulsen (Washington Property Company)
- Approval of minutes from August 12 and August 26, 2026 meetings
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BERRYVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 1:00PM
Berryville – Clarke County Government Center A/B Meeting Room
101 Chalmers Court – Berryville, Virginia
1.
Call to Order – Allen Kitselman (Chair)
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
A.
August 12, 2026 Special Meeting
B.
August 26, 2026 Regular Meeting
4.
Old Business
A.
Appearance, Charles Nulsen (Washington Property Company)
B.
Continued Discussion, Berryville Area Plan Update
(1)
Public Input Workshop – Scheduling, review of presentation working draft
5.
New Business ~ None Scheduled
6.
Other Business
7.
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (1:00PM)
September 23, 2026 Berryville Area Development Authority Meeting
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Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA)
DRAFT MINUTES – Special Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00AM
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
A/B Meeting Room
ATTENDANCE:
Allen Kitselman (Chair)
✓
John Hudson
✓
George L. Ohrstrom, II (Vice-Chair)
✓
Selena Smart
X
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
✓
David Weiss
✓
A special meeting of the Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA) was held on Wednesday, August
12, 2026.
STAFF PRESENT: Terry Russell (Community Development Director – Berryville), Brandon Stidham
(Director of Planning – County), Keith Dalton (Berryville Town Manager)
OTHERS PRESENT:
1.
Call to Order – By Chair K …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Committee to weigh mobile parking app, storage container rules
The Berryville Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee will discuss transitioning from coin-operated parking meters to a mobile parking app, review draft regulations for portable storage containers, and consider a water and sewer bill for Renee Stavish. They will also discuss e-bike safety. The agenda includes project updates and unfinished business, with recommendations to be forwarded to the Town Council.
- Discussion on replacing coin-operated parking meters with a mobile parking application, with attachments from Chief Winner and Honk Parking Meter App
- Review of draft regulations for portable storage containers (Town Code Section 5-6), including permit requirements and time limits (e.g., 60 days max, 30-day extension)
- Discussion of water and sewer bill for Renee Stavish
- Discussion on e-bike safety
- Regulations for special events and demonstrations
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Community Development / Streets and Utilities
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
AB Meeting Room
Regular Session
September 22, 2026
3:30 PM
Item
Page
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Unfinished Business
Project Updates
Parking Meters
Containers
Regulations for Special Events and Demonstrations
4.
New Business
Discussion: Water and Sewer Bill for Renee Stavish
Discussion: E-Bike Safety
5.
Other
6.
Adjourn
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Town Council Report
22 September 2026
Item Title
Discussion on E-Bike Safety
Prepared By
Brandel Kelsey
Background/History/General Information
Discussion regarding the potential transition from coin-operated parking meters to adding a
mobile parking application, including the benefits, functionality, and considerations associated
with implementing a mobile payment option.
Attachments
1. Correspondence from Chief Winner on Parking Meter Information
2. Honk Parking Meter App
3. The New Municipal Parking Reality 2026
Recommendation
After review of parking applications is conducted, refer request to Town Council with
committee recommendations.
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
Rezoning of 42.26 acres to DR-4 residential; special events regs amended
The Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to special events and demonstrations regulations and a rezoning request for a 42.26-acre portion of a 97.8-acre property (14-A-80) from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, and BP to DR-4, subject to proffered conditions. The council will also honor Town Manager Keith Dalton for over 30 years of service, introduce new patrol officers, and discuss a proposed charge-off of delinquent personal property taxes from 2020.
- Rezoning RZ 01-25: 42.26 acres of property 14-A-80 to DR-4 Detached Residential-4
- Public hearing on amendments to Special Events and Demonstrations Regulations
- Resolution honoring Town Manager Keith Dalton for 30+ years of service
- Proposed charge off of delinquent personal property tax year 2020
- Discussion of FY28 Budget Calendar
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Berryville Town Council
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
Main Meeting Room
Regular Session
September 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Item
Page
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Presentations/Awards and Recognitions
Resolution honoring Town Manager Keith Dalton for more than 30 years of service
Introduction of new Patrol Officers
5.
Public Hearings
Proposed Amendments to Special Events and Demonstrations Regulations
Friant Enterprises #1, LLC; Friant Enterprises #2, LLC; Friant Enterprises #3, LLC
(Owners) John Regan, Christopher Companies, (Agent) are requesting a rezoning of
approximately 42.26 acres of an approximately 97.8 acre property identified as 14-A-
80 from OSR Open Space Residential; DR-1 Detached Residential-1; DR-2 Detached
Residential-2; and BP Business Park to DR-4 Detached Residential-4 subject to the
conditions proffered by the applicant. RZ 01-25
6.
Discussion of Public Hearing Items
7.
Citizens' Forum
8.
Consent Agenda
Town Council Minutes July 14, 2026 Draft
9.
Unfinished Business
10. New Business
September 8, 2026
Item
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11. Council Member Reports
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
12. Staff Reports
Public Works
Public Utilities
Police Department
Community Development
Administration and Fi …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 13:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA to rule on front yard variance for 22 Josephine Street
The Berryville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request. The applicant seeks permission to reduce the front yard from 20 feet to 6 feet to accommodate an open front porch. The property is located at 22 Josephine Street and is zoned DR-4 Detached Residential-4 District.
- Variance request VR 02-26 for 22 Josephine Street (Parcel 14A5-8-A-13)
- Request to reduce front yard from 20 feet to 6 feet for an open front porch
- Property zoned DR-4 Detached Residential-4 District
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Board of Zoning Appeals
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
Main Meeting Room
Regular Session
September 3, 2026
1:00 PM
Item
Page
1.
Call to Order- Chair Malone
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes- May 7, 2026
4.
Public Hearing- Variance
Jordyn Hay, Applicant and Owner, is requesting a variance from Section 604.5 (c)(1),
Minimum Yard Requirements to permit a front yard of 6 feet instead of 20 feet as
required for an open front porch, premises known as 22 Josephine Street, identified
as Tax map Parcel number 14A5-8-A-13 zoned DR-4 Detached Residential-4 District.
VR 02-26
5.
Other
6.
Adjourn
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Tree Board
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 12:30
Architectural Review Board
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 15:00
Budget and Finance Committee
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 13:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
Berryville Area Development Authority to continue area plan update discussion
The Berryville Area Development Authority is meeting to continue its discussion of the Berryville Area Plan Update, specifically focusing on Chapter III (Goals, Objectives, and Policies) and a proposed public input workshop concept. No new business is scheduled. The meeting is primarily a working session on the plan update.
- Continued discussion of Berryville Area Plan Update
- Review of Chapter III – Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Discussion of Public Input Workshop concept
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✓ Decided: Berryville Area Development Authority discusses 14-lot subdivision plan, takes no action
The Berryville Area Development Authority met on August 26, 2026, and approved its agenda 5-0-1 (David Weiss absent). The board discussed a proposed 14-lot residential subdivision on seven acres of DR-1 zoned property owned by William Byrd and Lucy Byrd Dorrick in Subarea 27B of the Berryville Area Plan; the plan would require rezoning to DR-2. Staff suggested the owners wait until the current Berryville Area Plan update is completed, with a draft expected February–March and approvals by the end of 2027. No substantive decisions were made on the subdivision or the plan update; the meeting adjourned at 2:17 PM by a 5-0-1 vote.
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0-1, Weiss absent)
- Adjourned the meeting at 2:17 PM (5-0-1, Weiss absent)
- No action taken on the proposed 14-lot subdivision in Subarea 27B
- No action taken on suggested changes to the Berryville Area Plan
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BERRYVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00PM
Berryville – Clarke County Government Center A/B Meeting Room
101 Chalmers Court – Berryville, Virginia
1.
Call to Order – Allen Kitselman (Chair)
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Old Business
A.
Continued Discussion, Berryville Area Plan Update
(1)
Chapter III – Goals, Objectives, and Policies
(2)
Public Input Workshop concept
4.
New Business ~ None Scheduled
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (1:00PM)
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Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA)
MINUTES – Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:00PM
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
A/B Meeting Room
ATTENDANCE:
Allen Kitselman (Chair)
ü
John Hudson
ü
George L. Ohrstrom, II (Vice-Chair)
ü
Selena Smart
ü
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
ü
David Weiss
X
A special meeting of the Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA) was held on Wednesday, August
26, 2026.
STAFF PRESENT: Terry Russell (Community Development Director – Berryville), Brandon Stidham
(Director of Planning – County), Keith Dalton (Berryville Town Manager)
OTHERS PRESENT:
1.
Call to Order – By Chair Kitselman at 1:00 PM.
2.
Approval of Agenda
The Authority voted 5-0-1 to approve the agenda as presented by Staff.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Staff:
Allen Kitselman
AYE
John Hudson
AYE (seconded)
George L. Ohrstrom, II
AYE (moved)
Selena Smart
AYE
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
AYE
David Weiss
ABSENT
3.
Old Business
Berryville Area Plan Update
Mr. Hudson shared a plan for a subdivision of seven acres of DR-1 zoned property owned by William Byrd
and Lucy Byrd Dorrick, Subarea 27B in the Berryville Area Plan (BAP). The owners hired Pennoni
engineers to prepare a subdivision plan for 14 residential lots. Subarea 27B is planned for low density
residential (two units per acre) in the BAP. The current DR-1 zoning would only permit seven lots,
therefore, the property would need to be rezoned to DR-2 to yield the 14 lots shown on the plan. …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00
Berryville Area Development Authority
Berryville board to revisit Area Plan goals, weigh public workshop
The Berryville Area Development Authority is holding a special meeting to continue updating the Berryville Area Plan, focusing on Chapter III (Goals, Objectives, and Policies) and discussing a possible public input workshop on future residential development. The agenda includes only discussion items; no new business is scheduled. The meeting follows a March 25 regular meeting where the board discussed development trends and the Craig's Run Light Industrial sub-area.
- Continued discussion of Berryville Area Plan Update, including Chapter III – Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Discussion of a possible Public Input Workshop on future residential development
- Review of draft minutes from March 25, 2026 meeting
- No new business scheduled
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✓ Decided: BADA advances plan for public workshop on Berryville residential growth
The Berryville Area Development Authority met on August 12, 2026, and approved its agenda and the minutes of its March 25, 2026 meeting, both by 5-0-1 votes with Selena Smart absent. Most of the meeting was discussion, not decisions: members reviewed a draft Chapter III of the Berryville Area Plan and talked through plans for a public input workshop on residential development, agreeing to schedule it after the Friant rezoning case is resolved, likely in late October or November, at Enders Fire Hall. Members also agreed to rename 'potential future growth areas' as 'annexation study areas' and to continue redlining Chapter III at their August 26 meeting. No new business or other business was taken up.
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0-1, Smart absent)
- Approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes as presented (5-0-1, Smart absent)
- Agreed to hold a residential development public input workshop after the Friant rezoning case is resolved, targeting late October or November before Thanksgiving
- Agreed the workshop would be an evening event at Enders Fire Hall
- Agreed to rename 'potential future growth areas' to 'annexation study areas'
- Agreed to continue reviewing and redlining draft Chapter III at the August 26 meeting
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:28AM (4-0-2, Smart and Weiss absent)
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
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BERRYVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00am
Berryville – Clarke County Government Center A/B Meeting Room
101 Chalmers Court – Berryville, Virginia
1.
Call to Order – Allen Kitselman (Chair)
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes – March 25, 2026 Meeting
4.
Old Business
A.
Continued Discussion, Berryville Area Plan Update
(1)
Chapter III – Goals, Objectives, and Policies
(2)
Public Input Workshop concept
5.
New Business ~ None Scheduled
6.
Other Business
7.
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING – Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (1:00PM)
August 12, 2026 BADA Special Meeting
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Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA)
DRAFT MINUTES – Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00PM
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
A/B Meeting Room
ATTENDANCE:
Allen Kitselman (Chair)
✓
John Hudson
✓
George L. Ohrstrom, II (Vice-Chair)
✓
David Weiss
✓
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
✓
Note: The County seat previously held by Kathy Smart was vacant for this meeting.
A meeting of the Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA) was held on Wednesday, March 25,
2026.
STAFF PRESENT: Terry Russell (Community Development Director – Berryville), Brandon Stidham
(Director of Planning – County)
OTHERS PRESENT:
1.
Call to Order – By Chair Kitselman at 1:00PM
2.
Approval of Agenda
The Authority voted unanimously to approve the age …
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Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA)
MINUTES – Special Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00AM
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
A/B Meeting Room
ATTENDANCE:
Allen Kitselman (Chair)
ü
John Hudson
ü
George L. Ohrstrom, II (Vice-Chair)
ü
Selena Smart
X
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
ü
David Weiss
ü
A special meeting of the Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA) was held on Wednesday, August
12, 2026.
STAFF PRESENT: Terry Russell (Community Development Director – Berryville), Brandon Stidham
(Director of Planning – County), Keith Dalton (Berryville Town Manager)
OTHERS PRESENT:
1.
Call to Order – By Chair Kitselman at 10:10AM.
2.
Approval of Agenda
The Authority voted 5-0-1 to approve the agenda as presented by Staff.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Staff:
Allen Kitselman
AYE
John Hudson
AYE (moved)
George L. Ohrstrom, II
AYE (seconded)
Selena Smart
ABSENT
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
AYE
David Weiss
AYE
3.
Approval of Minutes – March 25, 2026 Meeting
The Authority voted 5-0-1 to approve the March 25, 2026 minutes as presented by Staff.
Motion to approve the March 25, 2026 minutes as presented by Staff:
Allen Kitselman
AYE
John Hudson
AYE (moved)
George L. Ohrstrom, II
AYE (seconded)
Selena Smart
ABSENT
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.
AYE
David Weiss
AYE
4.
Old Business
A.
Continued Discussion, Berryville Area Plan Update
Mr. Stidham stated that the two items on the agenda will be for discussion over the next two meetings. He
said the firs …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 19:00
Town Council
101 Chalmers Court, Berryville
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Tree Board
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 12:30
Architectural Review Board
Sign requests reviewed
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review sign requests and approve minutes. The agenda includes requests for hanging signs and window signs at two locations on East Main Street. The board will also approve its agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is primarily procedural with specific review items.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 1 East Main Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness for signs at 3 East Main Street
zoningsignagecommercial-developmenteast-main-street
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Architectural Review Board
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
Main Meeting Room
Regular Session
August 5, 2026
12:30 PM
Item Page
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
May 6, 2026 Minutes
May 18, 2026 Minutes Draft
4. Sign
Art of Mind, LLC, by Kristin Epperson, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
hanging sign, located at 1 East Main Street, identified as Tax Map Parcel Number 14A5-A-
75 zoned C general Commercial District.
5. Sign
Easely Created, By Melanie Hoffman, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
hanging sign, and window signs, located at 3 East Main Street, identified as Tax Map Parcel
Number 14A5-A-75 zoned C General Commercial District.
6. Adjourn
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 15:30
Town Council Work Session
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:30
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 14:00
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 15:00
Budget and Finance Committee
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 15:00
Public Safety Committee
101 Chalmers Court, Suite A
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Town Council
Public hearing on subdivision/zoning text amendments and 42-acre rezoning
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to align with state code changes removing Planning Commission and Council approval for plat reviews, assigning authority to a designated agent. They will also discuss a rezoning request for approximately 42.26 acres from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, and BP to DR-4, subject to proffered conditions. Additional discussions include a pedestrian bridge in Rose Hill Park, special events regulations, a gift acceptance policy, and the North Valley Link Transmission Project.
- Public hearing on text amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Articles I–X and Zoning Ordinance Articles I–V to comply with Code of Virginia changes on plat approval authority
- Rezoning request RZ 01-25: 42.26 acres of 97.8-acre parcel 14-A-80 from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, BP to DR-4 with proffered conditions
- Discussion of pedestrian bridge in Rose Hill Park
- Discussion of proposed Gift Acceptance Policy
- Discussion of proposed Traffic Calming Policy
zoningsubdivision-ordinancepublic-hearingrezoningpedestrian-bridgegift-policytraffic-calmingberryville
✓ Decided: Council adopts zoning ordinance amendments and new subdivision ordinance
The Berryville Town Council approved an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and repealing and readopting the Subdivision Ordinance, a change required by state law to allow ministerial acts to be handled administratively. The council also selected a bridge option for Rose Hill Park, set public hearings, and approved several policies and appointments. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance and repealing/readopting Subdivision Ordinance (voice vote)
- Selected bridge option C for Rose Hill Park and authorized town manager to proceed (voice vote)
- Set public hearing on Special Events and Demonstrations Regulations amendments for Sept. 9, 2026 (voice vote)
- Adopted Gift Acceptance Policy (voice vote)
- Adopted resolution opposing North Valley Link Transmission Project paths through Clarke County (voice vote)
- Approved Personnel Policy revisions on Compensatory Leave, Hours of Work, Declared Liberal Leave, effective July 31, 2026 (voice vote)
- Set public hearing on Friant Enterprises conditional rezoning requests for Sept. 8, 2026 (voice vote)
- Authorized lead abatement and repair projects at Smithy Cottage and 23 E. Main St. (roll call, 6-0)
101 Chalmers Court, Berryville
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Berryville Town Council
MEETING AGENDA
Berryville-Clarke County Government Center
101 Chalmers Court, Second Floor
Main Meeting Room
Regular Session
July 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Item Page
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Discussion- Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
4. Recess
5. Reconvene at 7:00 pm
6. Pledge of Allegiance
7. Presentations/Awards and Recognitions
8. Public Hearing
Text amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX,
and X, and related amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Articles I, II, III, I, and V, to
comply with changes to the Code of Virginia that removes Planning Commission and
Governing Body approval authority for the administrative review process for plats
and plans and assigns such authority to a designated agent; and administrative
amendments to otherwise update th Subdivision Ordinance.
9. Discussion of Public Hearing Item
10. Citizens' Forum
11. Consent Agenda
Town Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2026 Draft
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026
Draft
Town Council Work Session Meeting Minutes June 29, 2026 Draft
July 14, 2026
Item
Page 2 of 3
12. Unfinished Business
Discussion - Pedestrian Bridge in Rose Hill Park
Discussion - Special Events and Demonstrations Regulations
13. New Business
Discussion - Proposed Gift Acceptance Policy
Discussion - Proposed North Valley Link Transmi …
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Town Council Minutes
July 14, 2026
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MINUTES
BERRYVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 14, 2026
6:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Berryville Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Berryville-
Clarke County Government Center in Berryville.
Town Council
Present:
Harry Lee Arnold, Jr., Mayor; Erecka L. Gibson, Vice Mayor; William Steinmetz; Paul
Perez; Grant Mazzarino; Ryan Tibbens.
Absent:
None
Staff
Present:
Keith Dalton, Town Manager; Jean Petti, Deputy Town Manager; Brandel Kelsey, Town
Clerk; Terry Russell, Community Development Director; Chief Jason Winner, Berryville
Police Department
Press
Mickey Powell, Winchester Star
Other
David Frank, Pennoni
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harry Lee Arnold, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Ryan Tibbens moved to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed by voice vote.
3. Discussion- Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Mayor Arnold recognized Town Manager Keith Dalton, who provided an overview of the project and
introduced David Frank of Pennoni, the engineering firm developing the Water Plant upgrade.
Mr. Frank noted the anticipated budget has increased from $13.1 million to $15.3 million and the schedule has
been revised to push expected substantial completion back to December 2028. Mr. Dalton reviewed
Berryville’s Reserve Fund Specifics.
Town Council Minutes
July 14, 2026
Page 2 of 7 (1038a/032411
Mayor Arnold thanked Mr. Frank and open …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY: Ryan Tibbens I move that the Council of the Town of Berryville adopt VDOT’s Traffic Calming Guide for Neighborhood Streets and direct the town manager to administer provisions therein…
1 abstain
Vice Mayor abstain
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💰 Federal awards (top 3 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $185,584 | BRUTE LLC Department of Defense · ADAS PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION AT B. EVERETT JORDAN DAM. |
| $130,000 | BRUTE LLC Department of Defense · 4 DOUBLE-WIDE TRAILER REMOVAL FOR ORGANIZATION 900F - PRODUCTION FACIL |
| $42,475 | BRUTE LLC Department of Commerce · OU73-25-NEW-139. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF TINIUS OLSEN FRAME AND FIVE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Clarke County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Hurricane": 6, "Snowstorm": 4, "Flood": 3, "Severe Storm": · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments377 (3,106 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,314/mo (19 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.7% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Recorded votes
$5.6M
Annual budget
$9.2M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$5.6M
Spending$4.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$9.2M
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
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