Colonial Beach public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council authorized a ground lease for the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad to facilitate a $1.5-million project. The council also updated zoning to allow mobile vending courtyards and shifted the administration of the vendor program to the Town Manager.
- Approved Resolution #53-22 to authorize a ground lease with Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No 736 adding mobile vending courtyards as a conditional use in RC, C-1, and CR districts (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance No 737 to repeal Chapter 13.1 and transfer Vendor and Peddler program administration to the Town Manager (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance No 738 to sell town-owned property adjoining 353 7th Street for $2,700 (unanimous)
- Adopted the Economic Development Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Approved receipt for payment under a settlement agreement following closed session (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a seat resignation and a new appointment to fill a vacancy. Several items were deferred to the December 21 meeting, including a zoning ordinance for mobile vending courtyards and an economic development plan. The Council also scheduled public hearings for the town vendor program, land sales, and a rescue squad lease.
- Approved resignation of Vicki Roberson from her current seat to take the Special Election Vacant seat
- Appointed Kenneth Allison to the vacant seat with a term ending December 31, 2022
- Approved Resolution #51-22 reappointing Nathan Howell to the Planning Commission
- Approved Resolution #52-22 appropriating $18,008.21 to the General Fund for Wayfinding Funds
- Set public hearing for December 21, 2022, to consider repealing Article III of Chapter 13.1 (Town Vendor Program)
- Directed staff to advertise a December 21, 2022, public hearing for the sale of town-owned property
- Set public hearing for December 21, 2022, for the lease of town-owned property at 700 Colonial Ave to the Rescue Squad
- Directed staff to hire an A/V professional to evaluate the Town Center audio/visual system
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted to recommend that Town Council approve zoning amendments to allow Mobile Vending Courtyards as a conditional use on private lots. The commission also moved to hold a public hearing on sign amendments regarding flutter flags.
- Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance amendments to Articles 7, 8, and 9 for Mobile Vending Courtyards (6-0)
- Approved moving Article 12 Sign Amendments regarding flutter flags to public hearing
- Tabled Subdivision Ordinance amendments until the next regular meeting
- Informally voted to place updated bylaws on the January agenda (unanimous)
- Created an Appointment Committee chaired by Vicki Luna and vice-chaired by Bryon Mack
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed park accessibility improvements, the Adopt-a-Park program, and planned 2023 events. No final decision was made on the open Commission seat due to the absence of the Council Liaison.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted to hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendments to allow mobile vending courtyards in RC, CR, and C-1 districts under a Conditional Use. Other items including sign amendments, subdivision ordinances, and Article 30 were discussed but not decided.
- Approved motion for public hearing to amend RC, CR, and C-1 zoning ordinances for mobile vending courtyards (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion of proposed Article 30 until the January meeting
- Tabled electronic sign amendments for a later date
- Requested staff draft language for flutter flag regulations under temporary signs for next meeting
Town Council
The Town Council approved a settlement agreement with Westmoreland County following a closed session. Other key actions included appointing a new Town Attorney and approving funding for fire department equipment and stormwater planning.
- Approved settlement agreement with Westmoreland County (unanimous)
- Appointed Stefan Calos as Town Attorney (unanimous)
- Approved $82,700 for Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department vehicle and tools (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Berkley Group for Resiliency & Stormwater Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 735 to amend Town Code Chapters 4 and 14 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #49-22 to fund local share of VDOT projects (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #45-22 supporting Virginia America 250 Commission (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for pier pilings ($60k), library carpet ($20,823.14), and equipment sales ($33,200.99) (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a budget amendment and a DOJ accreditation grant agreement. Council also scheduled a public hearing for proposed amendments to the Town Code of Ordinance regarding animals, automobile graveyards, and motor vehicles.
- Approved Resolution #43-22 for FY 21-22 Budget Amendment & Appropriation, General Fund
- Approved Resolution #44-22 authorizing Town Manager to enter into agreement with U.S. Department of Justice for Accreditation Grant
- Approved motion to set a public hearing for Ordinance No. 735 (amendments to Chapters 3, 4, and 14 of Town Code)
- Reached consensus to address VML Civility Pledge at January organizational meeting
- Reached consensus to take action on Resolution #45-22 (Virginia America 250 Commission) at November regular meeting
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the development of a parks master plan and coordinated with Greenspace regarding the future installation of park benches.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)