Berryville public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council approved a revised Construction Standards and Specifications manual, replacing the previous version. The Council also approved a resolution honoring Christina Kraybill and an Arbor Day proclamation. A public hearing was scheduled for a zoning ordinance amendment, and two appointments were made to the Planning Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved resolution honoring Christina Kraybill (voice vote)
• Approved Arbor Day 2025 proclamation (voice vote)
• Repealed existing and readopted revised Construction Standards and Specifications manuals (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Jan 13, 2026 on zoning ordinance Section 303.3 amendment (voice vote)
• Appointed Patrick Irish to Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Reappointed William Steinmetz to Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 308 West Main Street (Parcel 14A1-((3))-1, R-1 Residential). The board also plans to adjourn to judge the Berryville Main Street parking meter contest.

• Fence review: Certificate of Appropriateness request by Daniel Pagano for 308 West Main Street
• Property identified as Tax Map Parcel 14A1-((3))-1, zoned R-1 Residential
• Meeting includes adjournment to judge Berryville Main Street parking meter contest

Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda by consensus. It unanimously rejected the optional royalty and endorsement associated with the Service Line Warranty program. Staff were directed to obtain proof of the proposed customer notice and draft an educational notice for the town website or mailing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda by consensus
• Rejected endorsement and royalty for Service Line Warranty program
• Directed staff to collect review proof and draft educational notice

General

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application from Friant Enterprises for about 42.46 acres currently zoned OSR, DR‑1, DR‑2, and BP. The owners propose changing a portion of the land to DR‑4 Detached Residential‑4. The commission will discuss the proposal during the work session.

• Rezoning application for 14‑A‑80 (portion), ~42.46 acres, from OSR/DR‑1/DR‑2/BP to DR‑4
• Submitted by Friant Enterprises #1‑3, LLC (owners) and agent John Regan

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Berryville Area Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 24, 2025 minutes. The board voted to cancel the scheduled December 10 special meeting and retain the December 17 regular meeting as planned. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec 10 special meeting, retained Dec 17 regular meeting

Town Council

The council approved the amended lease agreement for the property known as Smithy Cottage at 36 Smithy Lane and authorized the town manager to execute the lease. The public hearing on the Construction Standards and Specifications was extended to the next council meeting on December 9, 2025. The council also entered a closed session to discuss the chief of police appointment and adopted a certification resolution with six affirmative votes. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and the resolution honoring Diane Harrison, were approved by voice vote.

• Approved amended lease for Smithy Cottage at 36 Smithy Lane; town manager authorized to sign (voice vote)
• Extended public hearing on Construction Standards and Specifications to Dec 9 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved resolution honoring Diane Harrison (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss chief of police appointment (voice vote)
• Adopted certification resolution for closed meeting (6 ayes: Steinmetz, Perez, Mazzarino, Tibbens, Gibson, Arnold)
• Approved Wayfinding Sign Project timeline (spring 2026 installation) (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will set public hearings for a short-term rental special use permit at 116 Hermitage Boulevard and a text amendment on fence heights in residential front setbacks. They will also discuss a rezoning request for 42.46 acres from multiple current zonings (OSR, DR-1, DR-2, BP) to DR-4 Detached Residential-4. No final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Public hearing set for Adam and Sarah Mank's special use permit for short-term rental at 116 Hermitage Blvd (SUP 02-25)
• Public hearing set for text amendment to Section 303.3 of zoning ordinance to change fence height limits in front setbacks
• Rezoning request by Friant Enterprises for 42.46 acres from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, BP to DR-4 (RZ 01-25)
• Citizens forum period included in agenda

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda by consensus. It instructed staff to develop investment recommendations for the full Council's review. Staff were also directed to amend the monthly finance packet and assess Council support for the change. The Treasurer was asked to review and ensure fair distribution of interest income among the General, Water, and Sewer Funds.

• Agenda approved as amended by consensus (motion by Mazzarino)
• Directed staff to propose investment recommendations for committee review
• Directed staff to amend the monthly finance report and gauge Council support
• Directed Treasurer to review interest income allocation to General, Water, and Sewer Funds

Town Council

The Berryville Town Council will meet to discuss the proposed FY27 budget calendar, review legal services, and address the hours of work section of the employee handbook. The agenda also includes a bond reduction request from D.R. Horton and unfinished business regarding a Ward 2 Councilmember appointment.

• Discussion of Proposed FY27 Budget Calendar
• Discussion of Town legal services
• Discussion of Hours of work section of the Town of Berryville Employee Handbook
• Bond Reduction Request from D.R. Horton
• Discussion- Appointment of a Ward 2 Councilmember

The Berryville Town Council appointed Paul Perez to the unexpired Ward 2 term, authorized the town manager to finalize a legal services agreement with Martin R. Crim of Sands Anderson PC, set a public hearing for Nov 12 to consider amending construction standards for pavement restoration, and approved the release of certain development bonds. All actions passed by voice vote.

• Appointed Paul Perez to Ward 2 Council seat (voice vote)
• Authorized town manager to finalize legal services agreement with Martin R. Crim, Sands Anderson PC (voice vote)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 12 to consider construction standards amendment (voice vote)
• Approved full release of erosion and sedimentation bonds (voice vote)
• Approved release of all but $83,500 in public improvement bonds (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a porch enclosure at 740 East Main Street, conditional on wood‑core windows and matching siding. The board authorized the zoning administrator to issue Certificates of Appropriateness for a porch removal at 316 South Church Street and for a sign at 13 S. Church Street once the required information is provided.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved porch enclosure at 740 East Main St, conditional on wood‑core windows and matching siding
• Authorized zoning administrator to issue CO for porch removal at 316 South Church St when roof and stoop details are satisfactory
• Authorized zoning administrator to issue CO for sign at 13 S. Church St when adequate information is provided

Tree Board

The Berryville Tree Board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by consensus. The board discussed launching an invasive‑species program in the spring and creating winter handouts about pests such as the Box Tree Moth. They also talked about providing a tree‑themed table with crafts and games at the December 5, 2025 Tree Lighting ceremony. No formal actions were taken on these topics.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (consensus)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Berryville Area Development Authority approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the August 27, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The board also unanimously adopted a resolution honoring former member Diane Harrison. The Authority welcomed new member Harry Lee Arnold, Jr.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, Arnold abstained)
• Adopted appreciation resolution for Diane Harrison (unanimous)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will meet to conduct routine business such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and addressing unfinished business. In new business, members will discuss representation on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. A closed session is scheduled to consider appointing a town attorney and selecting prospective council members.

• Discussion of representation on the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Closed‑session consideration of appointment of a Town Attorney
• Closed‑session consideration of prospective candidates for Town Council

The council voted by voice to recommend that the Clarke County Board of Supervisors appoint Ryan Tibbens to the Clarke County Economic Development Advisory Committee; Mr. Tibbens abstained from that vote. The council also voted by voice to enter a closed session and subsequently adopted a resolution certifying the closed meeting complied with Virginia law, with all five members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

• Recommend Ryan Tibbens to Clarke County Economic Development Advisory Committee (voice vote, Tibbens abstained)
• Enter closed session per §2.2-3711.A.1 (voice vote)
• Adopt resolution certifying closed meeting compliance with Virginia FOIA (5 Ayes)
• Adjourn council meeting (motion by Vice Mayor Gibson)

Town Council

The Berryville Town Council will hold three public hearings: a special use permit for a home occupation at 308 Breckinridge Ct., a special use permit for a contractor's establishment with outdoor storage at 3 Cattlemans Ln., and a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The council will also consider a resolution recognizing the service of the Director of Public Works, a charge-off of delinquent personal property taxes for tax year 2019, and a request from Glo Fiber regarding pavement restoration standards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss candidates for appointment to the Town Council and the appointment of a Town Attorney.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit – Home Occupation – Renzi, 308 Breckinridge Ct.
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit – Contractors Establishment With Outdoor Storage – Nova Power Systems, Inc., 3 Cattlemans Ln.
• Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Proposed Charge Off of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes for Tax Year 2019
• Closed session for consideration of prospective candidates for Town Council appointment and discussions on appointment of a Town Attorney

The council approved a home‑occupation permit for 308 Breckinridge Court and a contractor outdoor‑storage permit for 3 Cattleman’s Lane, both by voice vote. It also amended the FY2026 budget, moving $100,000 to a Mosby Blvd sidewalk project, $150,000 to a Dorsey Street water‑main replacement, and $300,000 to a sewer‑system rehabilitation, each approved by voice vote. Additional actions included honoring the retiring Public Works Director, charging off 2019 delinquent personal‑property taxes, and designating Oct. 31, 2025 as the town’s trick‑or‑treat night. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 03-24 for home occupation at 308 Breckinridge Court (voice vote)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 01-25 for contractor outdoor storage at 3 Cattleman's Lane (voice vote)
• Amended FY2026 General Fund: added $100,000 for Mosby Blvd sidewalk project (voice vote)
• Amended FY2026 Water Fund: added $150,000 for Dorsey Street water‑main replacement (voice vote)
• Amended FY2026 Sewer Fund: added $300,000 for Bel Voi and Battletown Drives sewer rehab (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution honoring retiring Public Works Director Rick Boor (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution to charge off delinquent personal‑property taxes for Tax Year 2019 (voice vote)
• Designated Oct 31, 2025, 6:00‑8:30 p.m. as the townwide trick‑or‑treat period (voice vote)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Berryville Area Development Authority voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes of the June 25, 2025 afternoon session unanimously and the June 25 evening session minutes by a 5‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). No other formal actions were taken; the board continued discussion of the Berryville Area Plan update.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 afternoon session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 evening session minutes (5-0-1, one abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved its agenda by voice vote and approved the July 22, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0‑1 vote, with Commissioner Parker abstaining. The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for Nova Power Systems to place outdoor storage at 3 Cattleman’s Lane. It also voted 5‑0‑1, with Parker abstaining, to recommend approval of an amendment changing the hours for a home‑occupation fitness class at 308 Breckinridge Court.

• Agenda approved by voice vote
• July 22, 2025 minutes approved 5-0-1 (Parker abstained)
• Recommended approval of Nova Power Systems outdoor storage permit, vote 6-0
• Recommended approval of amendment to home‑occupation permit at 308 Breckinridge Court, vote 5-0-1 (Parker abstained)

Town Council

The council set a public hearing for FY26 budget amendment proposals on September 9, 2025. It approved issuance of IFB#2025-04 for the Mosby Blvd and East Fairfax Street sidewalk project and authorized the Town Manager to finalize and award the contract. The council reduced the retained amount on the LGV Group erosion and sediment control bond to $10,000 pending completion of plan requirements. It also approved a $191,858.13 erosion and sediment control bond for the Hillson Grove Subdivision.

• Set public hearing on FY26 budget amendments for Sep 9, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approve issuance of IFB#2025-04 and authorize Town Manager to finalize and award (motion passed)
• Reduce LGV Group LLC erosion bond retainage to $10,000 when requirements are met (motion passed)
• Approve Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for Hillson Grove Subdivision at $191,858.13 (motion passed)
• Approve agenda as amended by voice vote (motion passed)
• Adjourn council meeting at 5:25 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan. 28, 2025 meeting. It scheduled public hearings on Aug. 26, 2025 for a Nova Power Systems special‑use permit and for a home‑occupation amendment at 308 Breckinridge Court. The commission also voted to sponsor text amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and related ordinances in response to Senate Bill SB974.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 28, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Nova Power Systems special‑use permit (Aug 26, 2025) (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Renzi home‑occupation amendment (Aug 26, 2025) (voice vote)
• Approved sponsorship of text amendments to Subdivision Ordinance and related ordinances (voice vote)

Tree Board

The Berryville Town Tree Board will review the recent Arbor Day farmer’s market, consider adding a late‑summer market table, and brainstorm ideas for the remainder of 2025. No formal decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Recap of Arbor Day Farmer’s Market
• Potential Late Summer Farmer’s Market Table
• Brainstorm ideas for remainder of 2025

The Berryville Tree Board approved the minutes of the January 8, 2025 meeting by consensus. No other actions were formally adopted; the board discussed future Arbor Day participation, a possible invasive‑species presentation, a tree brochure, and a December tree‑lighting event.

• Approved minutes of Jan 8, 2025 (consensus)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda and a resolution honoring retiring Chief Neil White. It set public hearings for a Nova Power Systems special‑use permit and for a Renzi home‑occupation permit amendment. The council deferred action on a D.R. Horton bond release request until September. A closed session was held and later certified as compliant with Virginia law.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved resolution honoring Chief Neil White (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Nova Power Systems Special Use Permit (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Renzi home‑occupation permit amendment (voice vote)
• Deferred D.R. Horton bond release request to September meeting
• Entered closed session to discuss employee matters (4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Certified closed session compliance (4 ayes, 2 absent)

Architectural Review Board

The Berryville Architectural Review Board met on July 2, 2025. The agenda was approved by voice vote. The minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting were approved by voice vote. A Certificate of Appropriateness for a 6‑foot backyard fence at 515 East Main Street was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 6‑ft fence at 515 East Main St (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It also approved remote telephone participation for Council member William Steinmetz by voice vote of those physically present. Council members discussed revisions to Chapter 17 Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal and agreed to receive a revised framework at the November 11 meeting. The council adjourned at 4:58 p.m. on a motion by Vice Mayor Gibson.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved remote telephone participation for Council member William Steinmetz (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Vice Mayor Gibson)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Berryville Area Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 28, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to add an informal public comment workshop to the Berryville Area Plan update and to adopt a more aggressive schedule targeting completion by March 2026. No formal vote was recorded for these schedule changes, but consensus was noted with no objections.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Add informal public comment workshop to Area Plan timeline (consensus, no objections)
• Adjust Berryville Area Plan update schedule to target March 2026 completion (consensus, no objections)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Authority voted 4-0-1 (Weiss absent) to approve the meeting agenda. It then voted 4-0-1 (Weiss absent) to approve the preliminary plat for a 20‑lot subdivision on South Church Street. The scheduled July 23, 2025 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-1, Weiss absent)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for 20 lots on South Church St (4-0-1, Weiss absent)
• Cancelled the meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025

Town Council

The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, which includes a reduction of the real estate tax rate to $0.139 per $100 of assessed value. The decision to release DR Horton’s bond was postponed pending warranty information. Mary Serock was reappointed to the Architectural Review Board for a four‑year term. A closed session was held to review an employee performance matter and was formally certified.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget (voice vote)
• Real estate tax rate reduced to $0.139 per $100 assessed value (budget provision)
• Postpone DR Horton bond release pending warranty response (no vote recorded)
• Reappoint Mary Serock to Architectural Review Board, term 7/1/25‑6/30/29 (voice vote)
• Enter closed session to review employee performance (motion passed; 5 aye, 1 absent)
• Certify closed session compliance (vote: 5 aye, 1 absent)
• Approve consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approve meeting agenda (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and review a request for a 6-foot backyard fence at 515 East Main Street.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes
• Review of 6-foot fence request at 515 East Main Street
• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness

The Berryville Architectural Review Board was scheduled for June 4, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Berryville–Clarke County Government Center, 101 Chalmers Court. The meeting was not held because a quorum was not met. Only two board members were present while three were absent, and no actions were taken.

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It then authorized staff to modify the schedule and re‑issue Invitation for Bids (IFB #2025‑01) for the Wayfinding sign fabrication and installation after receiving the new sign design. The council adjourned the work session.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Authorized staff to change schedule and re‑issue Wayfinding IFB #2025‑01
• Council adjourned (motion by Mazzarino)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda (5-0-1) and the March 26 minutes as amended (4-0-2). It accepted a one‑month deferral request for the Shirley Properties application (5-0-1). The board also set a public hearing for the Hillson Grove Preliminary Plat on June 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM (5-0-1).

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0-1, Weiss absent)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes as amended (4-0-2, Weiss absent, Kitselman abstained)
• Accepted one‑month deferral request for Shirley Properties and continued hearing to June meeting (5-0-1, Weiss absent)
• Set public hearing for Hillson Grove Preliminary Plat for June 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM (5-0-1, Weiss absent)

Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee

The committee noted that the Town has authorized completion design and right‑of‑way acquisition for the West Fairfax Street improvement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on open‑burning permits, septic‑system proposals, and project updates. The agenda and adjournment were approved by consensus.

• Agenda approved by consensus
• Meeting adjourned by consensus
• Authorized design and right‑of‑way acquisition for West Fairfax Street improvement (no vote recorded)
• IFB for 2025 spring/summer paving approved by Town Council in May (no vote recorded)

Town Council

The Berryville Town Council adopted the Schedule of Water and Sewer Fees and Charges effective June 21, 2025. The Council also approved the issuance of IFB #2025-03 for paving, milling, and line striping. The agenda, consent agenda, and the water‑sewer fee ordinance were each approved by voice vote. The bond‑release request from DR Horton was deferred to the June meeting.

• Adopted Schedule of Water and Sewer Fees and Charges (voice vote)
• Approved issuance of IFB #2025-03 for paving, milling, and line striping (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Deferred action on DR Horton bond release request to June meeting (no motion)
• Stated Council will vote on FY 2025‑2026 budget at June meeting (discussion only)

Architectural Review Board

The Berryville Architectural Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace roof shingles at 210 East Main Street (R-2 district) and a Certificate to replace a metal roof at 303 West Main Street (R-2 district). It also approved a Certificate for a wall‑mounted sign at 310 North Buckmarsh Street (C-1 district). All three approvals passed unanimously. The agenda amendment and prior meeting minutes were also approved by voice vote.

• Agenda amendment to remove Item #7 approved by voice vote
• Minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting approved by voice vote
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof shingle replacement at 210 East Main Street approved unanimously
• Certificate of Appropriateness for metal roof replacement at 303 West Main Street approved unanimously
• Certificate of Appropriateness for wall‑mounted sign at 310 North Buckmarsh Street approved unanimously

Town Council

The Berryville Town Council approved its agenda by voice vote. It then adopted an ordinance setting the 2025 tax rates: $.139 per $100 of real estate, $1.25 per $100 of taxable personal property (excluding machinery and tools), and $1.30 per $100 of machinery and tools. The Council also adopted a resolution implementing the 2004‑2005 changes to the Personal Property Tax Relief Act, establishing relief percentages for qualifying personal‑use vehicles. Both measures passed by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Adopted tax levy ordinance for 2025: $.139 per $100 real estate; $1.25 per $100 personal property; $1.30 per $100 machinery/tools (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution to implement 2004‑2005 PPTRA changes, setting 100% relief for vehicles <$1,000 and 49% relief for vehicles $1,001‑$20,000 and on first $20,000 of higher‑valued vehicles (voice vote)

Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee

The committee approved the agenda by consensus. Members concluded that no parking passes are needed for apartment residents at this time. The bond release request from DR Horton and the Chapter 17 code revision were not resolved and will be taken up at future council meetings. The meeting adjourned by consensus.

• Approved meeting agenda (consensus)
• Determined no parking passes needed for apartment residents (no vote)
• Deferred bond release request for council consideration in May 2025
• Postponed Chapter 17 code revision discussion (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting by consensus

Town Council

The council adopted a resolution to forward an updated Berryville Area Plan to the Berryville Area Development Authority and the Clarke County Board of Supervisors. It also scheduled a special public hearing on the corrected 2025 tax rates for April 29, 2025. In addition, the council approved a new nuisance‑grass ordinance and approved the consent agenda, all by voice vote.

• Adopted Berryville Area Plan update resolution (voice vote)
• Scheduled special public hearing on 2025 tax rates for April 29, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved nuisance‑grass ordinance establishing Code Chapter 8, Article III (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (voice vote)

Tree Board

The Berryville Tree Board approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting by consensus. The board discussed the upcoming Arbor Day event at the Clarke County Farmers’ Market, noting that Aaron Piselli will provide trees for the public. It also noted a Clarke County Litter Committee session on April 26 and quarterly invasive‑species walks, and considered creating a summer‑watering flyer. The chair suggested leaving fallen leaves under trees for insects.

• Approved minutes of Jan 8, 2025 (consensus)

Berryville Area Development Authority

The Berryville Area Development Authority unanimously elected Allen Kitselman as Chair and George L. Ohrstrom, II as Vice‑Chair for 2025. The board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the 2025 meeting schedule, and the November 20 2024 minutes. After a brief public comment period on the Hillson Grove Subdivision application, the Authority voted unanimously to close the public hearing.

• Elected Allen Kitselman as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected George L. Ohrstrom, II as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public comment period for Hillson Grove Subdivision
• Closed the Hillson Grove public hearing (unanimous)

Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee

The committee approved its agenda by consensus. It formally recommended that the draft Pollinator Yards ordinance be forwarded to the Town Council. The meeting was adjourned by consensus.

• Agenda approved by consensus (motion by Ryan Tibbens)
• Recommended forwarding Pollinator Yards draft ordinance to Council
• Meeting adjourned by consensus (motion by Ryan Tibbens)