Dayton public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council

The council held a work session to review the FY2026‑2027 budget schedule and preliminary priorities, including maintaining services, updating software, and infrastructure projects. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Mayor and Council

The council authorized the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Dominion Energy (7‑0). It also approved a purchase agreement with Axon for body‑worn cameras (7‑0), donated two surplus MDT units to Bridgewater College (7‑0), approved the Development Incentive Grant application (5‑1‑1), and approved the revised Facade Improvement Grant application (7‑0). No other business was taken up.

• Approved MOU with Dominion Energy (7-0)
• Authorized Axon body‑worn camera purchase agreement (7-0)
• Declared six MDT units surplus and donated two to Bridgewater College (7-0)
• Approved Development Incentive Grant application (5-1-1)
• Approved revised Facade Improvement Grant application (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items and staff updates.

• Discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The Dayton Planning Commission voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for a draft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, contingent on the Town Attorney's legal review and no substantive changes. The commission also approved the October meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved to schedule public hearing for draft ADU ordinance via email vote, contingent on Town Attorney review (4-0)

Mayor and Council

The council approved the October 14 minutes with a corrected spelling and removal of an inaccurate statement, passing 7‑0. Council members appointed Chad Moore to the Dayton Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029, also by a 7‑0 vote. They directed the town attorney to prepare a memorandum of understanding with Dominion Energy for a proposed fiber‑optic conduit, again unanimously. Finally, the council authorized staff to explore a location for a Little Free Pantry, passing unanimously.

• Adopted corrected October 14 minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Chad Moore to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Directed attorney to prepare MOU with Dominion Energy for fiber project (7-0)
• Authorized staff to investigate placement for Little Free Pantry (7-0)

Mayor and Council

The Town of Dayton Council will present the FY 2024/25 financial report and audit for information only. Council members will consider an appointment action, though no vote is scheduled. Two closed‑session segments will discuss the Planning Commission vacancy and the Town Manager’s performance and salary review. No public comments or formal actions are expected.

• Presentation of FY 2024/25 Financial Report and Audit by Megan Argenbright, CPA
• Consideration of Appointment Action (specific appointment not detailed)
• Closed session on Planning Commission vacancy (work session)
• Closed session on Town Manager performance and salary review
• Proclamation of U.S. Marine Corps 250th Birthday

The council voted 6-0 to enter a closed session to discuss a Planning Commission vacancy. After discussion, the council voted 7-0 to return to open session. No other matters were decided and the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

• Closed session motion passed 6-0
• Open session motion passed 7-0

Mayor and Council

The Personnel Committee will discuss updates to the town’s staff handbook, including a new staff‑complaint process and options for the paid‑time‑off policy. It will also conduct a one‑year follow‑up evaluation of the Town Manager, covering the prior November 2024 review, scheduling, the survey platform payment process, and related staff updates. No other business is listed.

• Review and develop staff‑complaint process policy (Staff Handbook)
• Consider options for paid‑time‑off (PTO) policy (Staff Handbook)
• One‑year follow‑up evaluation of Town Manager (previous Nov 2024 review)
• Discuss calendar schedule for Town Manager evaluation
• Review survey platform payment process for Town Manager evaluation

Dayton Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. A motion to adjourn the October 16, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously (3-0). No substantive decisions or approvals were made on agenda items.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The council approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7-0 vote. It then voted 7-0 to table indefinitely the recommendation to install a memorial bench at Sunset Park honoring former council members Todd Collier and Zachary Fletchell. The meeting was adjourned by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled memorial bench recommendation at Sunset Park (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Mayor and Council

The Town Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting to discuss a memorial for former council members. The body is deciding whether to authorize the purchase and installation of a commemorative bench at Sunset Park.

• Proposed purchase of a 6-foot metal bench and plaque for $1,154.09
• Discussion regarding the Fletchall/Collier Memorial
• Closed session to discuss a Planning Commission vacancy
• Approval of September 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The council voted 7‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss staffing matters, then later voted 7‑0 to return to the open session. No decision was made on the memorial bench recommendation; discussion was postponed. All members were present for both votes.

• Motion to enter closed session passed (7-0)
• Motion to return to open session passed (7-0)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Dayton Planning Commission will approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, then discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the town's off‑premises sign ordinance (Sec. 30‑858). The agenda also includes unfinished business, new business, and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Discussion of Sec. 30‑858 – off‑premises signs
• Unfinished Business
• Public Comment

Mayor and Council

The Town Council will meet to consider action items and receive reports from the Town Manager, Police Department, and Attorney. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and standard reports.

The council voted 5-0 to approve the regular meeting minutes from August 11, 2025. Two members were absent. The council then voted 5-0 to adjourn the September 8 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned September 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as unfinished business. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 2025 and several dates in 2023.

• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the slate of past minutes from June 15, July 27, August 17, and September 14, 2023 with a caveat note. Commissioners discussed accessory dwelling units but took no formal action. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved past minutes June 15, July 27, Aug 17, Sep 14 2023 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss reports from the manager, police department, and attorney. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding zoning administration.

• Closed session regarding zoning administration legal matters

The council approved the minutes from the July 14 and July 2 meetings by a 7-0 vote. It then voted 7-0 to enter a closed session to discuss legal matters related to town zoning. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Approved July 14 and July 2 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered closed session on zoning legal matters (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Mayor and Council

The Town Council will consider appointing a new Chair and member to the Personnel Committee following a vacancy. The body will also discuss meeting times and hold a closed session regarding town zoning.

• Proposed appointment of Melody Pannell as Personnel Committee Chair
• Proposed appointment of Ralph Hensley as Personnel Committee member
• Resolution regarding regular meeting and inclement weather meeting times
• Closed session regarding legal matters related to Town Zoning

The council appointed Melody Pannell as chair and Ralph Hensley as a member of the Personnel Committee. They approved the June 9 and June 16 meeting minutes, adopted the regular meeting schedule, and reappointed Neil Weldon to the Economic Development Authority for a four‑year term. The council entered and exited a closed session on zoning matters and then adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Melody Pannell as Personnel Committee Chair (Mayor appointment)
• Appointed Ralph Hensley to Personnel Committee (Mayor appointment)
• Approved June 9 and June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (7 AYE)
• Adopted schedule for regular council meetings (7 AYE)
• Reappointed Neil Weldon to Economic Development Authority for 4‑year term (7 AYE)
• Entered closed session on zoning legal matters (7‑0)
• Exited closed session (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Mayor and Council

The council voted 6‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss candidates for the vacant council seat. After reconvening, they approved the appointment of Trevor Cockburn to fill the vacancy left by Susan Mathias, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Closed session convened to discuss council vacancy (6-0)
• Open session reconvened after closed session (6-0)
• Appointed Trevor Cockburn to fill council vacancy (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect its officers and discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The body will also address a vacant position expiring June 30, 2025.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Notice of vacant position expiring 6/30/25

The commission approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It elected Lauren Reznik as Chair, Joey Henry as Vice‑Chair, and Gary Corder as Secretary (3‑0). Commissioners directed Economic and Community Development Director Gary Corder to draft a definition and base ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units. The commission noted the upcoming vacancy of Commissioner Swindle’s seat.

• Approved March 20 minutes (3‑0)
• Elected Chair Lauren Reznik, Vice‑Chair Joey Henry, Secretary Gary Corder (3‑0)
• Directed Gary Corder to draft ADU ordinance definition and base draft (unanimous)
• Noted upcoming vacancy of Commissioner Swindle’s term expiring June 30, 2025 (informational)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Mayor and Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The discussion will focus on the Town Council vacancy.

• Closed session regarding the Town Council Vacancy

The council voted 6‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss and interview candidates for a vacant council seat. After the closed session, the council voted 6‑0 to return to the open meeting. The council then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved closed session for council vacancy interviews (6-0)
• Approved return to open session after closed session (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Council

The provided agenda contains only a list of document filenames. No specific motions, proposals, or discussion topics are detailed in the text.

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Town Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget ordinance, setting tax rates, and appropriating funds. They will also vote on an amended schedule of fees, rates, and charges, and consider adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026-2030. Approval of the April 14 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance adopting FY2025-2026 budget, setting tax rates, and appropriating funds
• Amended Appendix A Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges of the Town of Dayton Code of Ordinances
• Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 work session and regular council meeting
• Public comment period

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Downtown Master Plan. No public comments will be taken and no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan

Mayor and Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to review and discuss a Career Development Plan. No public comments will be heard and no formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of Career Development Plan (CDP)

The Work Session focused on the Career Development Plan (CDP) and its inclusion in the FY26 budget. Town Manager Borne and Police Chief Trout answered questions about tiers, eligibility, and funding. No formal action, approval, or denial was recorded.

Mayor and Council

The council approved the minutes of the March 10 and February 27 meetings by a unanimous vote. Councilmembers then appointed Gary Corder to serve as Zoning Administrator, Subdivision Agent, and the town's representative on the HRMPO Technical Advisory Committee and alternate on the HRMPO Policy Board. The appointment passed with six votes in favor and one against. Discussion noted that the positions are statutory and carry no additional compensation.

• Approved March 10 and February 27 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Gary Corder as Zoning Administrator, Subdivision Agent, and MPO representative (6-1)

Mayor and Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10 and February 27 meetings. The council then voted 6-1 to appoint Gary Corder as the Town's Zoning Administrator, Subdivision Agent, and primary representative on the HRMPO Technical Advisory Committee. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 10 and Feb 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Corder as Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent (6-1)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also review minutes from a joint meeting held on February 27, 2025.

• Proposed Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)

The commission approved the minutes from the February 27 joint Planning Commission meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted to recommend the FY 26‑30 Capital Improvement Plan as presented, also by a 3‑0 vote. No other business was taken up and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 27 joint meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended FY 26‑30 Capital Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Town Council voted 6-0 to table the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) after discussion about concerns over property impacts and the plan's status as a vision. The council also approved carrying forward $676,068 in prior-year funds to the FY25 budget. Two proclamations were read, and no public comments were made during the public hearing on the FY25 budget amendment.

• Approved FY25 budget amendment to carry forward $676,068 in prior-year funds (6-0)
• Tabled Downtown Master Plan for future resolution with caveats (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025, work session and regular meeting (6-0)
• Requested closed session for personnel issue (no vote recorded)

Mayor and Council

The posted agenda for the March 10, 2025 meeting of the Dayton Mayor and Council consists solely of a list of PDF file names (agenda, packet, work session agenda, meeting minutes). No specific items, decisions, or proposals are described in the provided text.

• No substantive items are listed in the agenda text

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Planning Commission and Town Council held a joint meeting to review the draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2026. Town Manager Borne presented the plan, which outlines a five-year capital budget with the first year to be adopted. The Planning Commission set a March 7, 2025 deadline for members to submit questions or changes, and will make a formal recommendation to the Council at its March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)
• Set March 7, 2025 deadline for Planning Commission members to submit CIP questions or changes (4-0)

Dayton Planning Commission

The Dayton Planning Commission and Town Council held a joint meeting to review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 26. The Planning Commission set a March 7, 2025 deadline for members to submit questions or changes to the CIP, and will make a recommendation to the Council at their March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)
• Set March 7, 2025 as deadline for CIP feedback (4-0)

Mayor and Council

The council holds a work session to review the FY26 budget presentation for community/economic development, personnel, planning/zoning, and downtown. At the regular meeting, they will consider approving the FY24 budget carryover as an action item. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• FY26 Budget Presentation for Community/Economic Development, P/R, P/Z, Downtown (work session discussion)
• Consideration for Approval for FY24 Budget Carryover (action item)
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 work session and regular meeting, and January 27 strategic planning session
• Staff reports from town manager, police department, and attorney

The Dayton Town Council approved a motion to advertise and hold a public hearing on March 10, 2025, regarding the Finance Director's request to carry forward unexpended funds from prior fiscal years into FY25. The hearing is required because the carryover amount exceeds 1% of the general fund. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and public comment.

• Approved motion to advertise and hold public hearing on FY25 fund carryover (6-0, Mathias absent)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13 work session, regular meeting, and Jan 27 strategic planning session (6-0, Mathias absent)

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Town Council held a work session to review the FY26 budget presentation for community development, parks, planning, and downtown. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed inflationary costs, employee retention, and capital items like a Christmas tree. The council decided to take no action on a proposed micro-transit pilot program at this time.

• Reviewed FY26 budget presentation for community/economic development, parks, planning, and downtown
• Decided to take no action on micro-transit pilot program
• Discussed potential removal of Christmas tree from Capital Improvement Plan (no decision)

Mayor and Council

The Town Council held a strategic planning session facilitated by VRSA's Peter Stephenson, discussing workplace relationships, the Town's mission and vision, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the Downtown Master Plan. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was discussion-only and concluded at 4:20 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the session

Dayton Planning Commission

The Dayton Planning Commission met on January 16, 2025, and approved the November 21, 2024 minutes with a spelling correction. They heard a presentation from Rockingham County on Accessory Dwelling Units and Short-Term Rentals, but took no action, as Dayton is waiting on state legislation. The Downtown Master Plan was tabled by Town Council and will be discussed at a strategic planning session. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes with spelling correction (4-0)
• Heard presentation on ADU/STR ordinances, no action taken
• Noted Downtown Master Plan tabled by Town Council, no action

Dayton Planning Commission

The Dayton Planning Commission met on January 16, 2025, and took no substantive votes beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes. Members heard a presentation from Rockingham County on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinances and short-term rentals, and discussed pending state legislation. They also received updates on the Downtown Master Plan (tabled by Town Council) and the Dayton Tavern and Mini-Mart, but took no action.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes with spelling correction (4-0)
• Heard overview of Rockingham County ADU and short-term rental ordinances
• Discussed pending state legislation on ADUs (HB-2532, SB-1256, SB-932)
• Noted Dayton has no ADU zoning ordinance; holding off pending state legislation
• Received update that Town Council tabled Downtown Master Plan on Jan 10, 2025
• Discussed Dayton Tavern and Mini-Mart status and possible development options

Mayor and Council

The Dayton Town Council held a work session to discuss the Berkley Group's compensation study and the FY26 budget for Public Works/Water & Sewer. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, and the meeting adjourned without voting on any items.

• Discussed compensation study findings from the Berkley Group
• Reviewed FY26 Public Works budget, including 3% increases and skid steer funding
• Discussed Water & Sewer budget priorities, including line repairs

Mayor and Council

The Town Council will first hold a work session to discuss a compensation study and the FY26 budget for public works/water and sewer. Following that, the regular meeting will consider action items including approval of a Council Code of Ethics, appointment actions, a compensation study, and a Downtown Master Plan. Public comment will be heard during the regular meeting only.

• Consideration for approval of a compensation study with Berkley Group
• Consideration for approval of a Downtown Master Plan
• Consideration for approval of a Town of Dayton Council Code of Ethics
• Appointment actions by the Mayor
• FY 26 Budget Presentation for Public Works/Water & Sewer (work session discussion)

The Dayton Town Council adopted a Code of Ethics by a 6-1 vote, with Councilperson Estes dissenting over Section 18. The council also approved appointing Town Manager Brian Borne as interim Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent (7-0), adopted the Berkley Group Compensation Study (7-0), and tabled the Downtown Master Plan until the January 27, 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat, with possible adoption by March 10, 2025 (7-0).

• Adopted Code of Ethics for Council and appointed boards (6-1, Estes dissenting)
• Appointed Town Manager Brian Borne as interim Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent (7-0)
• Adopted Berkley Group Compensation Study, including job descriptions and restructuring (7-0)
• Tabled Downtown Master Plan to Jan 27, 2025 retreat, possible adoption by Mar 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 9, 2024 work session and regular meeting (7-0)