Drakes Branch public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 217. This item concerns the sale of the Farmville Golf Course. The council will also consider a request to adopt this ordinance.

• Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 217 (Sale of Farmville Golf Course)
• Request to Adopt Ordinance No. 217

The Town Council held a public hearing and voted to adopt Ordinance No. 217. This ordinance authorizes the sale of the Farmville Golf Course.

• Approved Ordinance No. 217 for the sale of Farmville Golf Course (5-0)

Planning Commission

The meeting includes the introduction of Nicholas Bowles as a Building Official in Training. Staff will also provide briefings on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and the annual report to Town Council.

• Introduction of Nicholas Bowles, Building Official in Training
• Staff briefing on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
• Commission’s annual report to Town Council
• Review of 2023 meeting schedule

The Planning Commission approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the minutes from November 16, 2022. Staff provided briefings on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and a forthcoming floodplain ordinance language review. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (6-1 abstention)
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 216 regarding additional height regulations. The council will also consider using American Rescue Plan Act funds for elevator renovations at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 216 regarding additional height regulations
• Resolution 2022-12-01 for ARPA funds for Water Treatment Plant elevator renovations
• Approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Finance report by Finance Director Julie Moore

The Town Council approved Ordinance No. 216 regarding additional height regulations and allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds for elevator renovations at the Water Treatment Plant. The Council also adopted a revision to the Town Manager's employment agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 216 adding Section 29-22.1 Additional Height Regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-12-01 providing ARPA funds for Water Treatment Plant elevator renovations (7-0)
• Approved revision of the Town Manager's Employment Agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Appreciation for Council Member Greg Cole (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Appreciation for Mayor David Whitus (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of 2023 Town Council meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved Councilman Greg Cole and Mayor David Whitus to keep iPads upon leaving town service (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and finance report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed changes to the town's zoning ordinance. These include new height limits for certain architectural features and updated rules for political and campaign signs.

• ZTA22-001: Proposed height regulations for structures like chimneys, cupolas, and flagpoles
• REZ22-005: Proposed rules for the size, timing, and location of political and campaign signs
• Introductory brief regarding Planned Unit Developments

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to add height regulations for specific structures and architectural features. A proposed amendment regarding political and campaign signage was referred back to staff for further review.

• Recommended approval of ZTA22-001 (Additional Height Regulations) with revision to Town Council (unanimous)
• Committed ZTA22-005 (Political and Campaign Signage) back to staff for language review
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will consider ordinances to establish the Robert Russa Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. The agenda also includes a presentation of the 2021-2022 audit and a request regarding water meter installation for NaturChem Inc. Discussion is scheduled concerning the use of the caboose as an office for the Farmville Downtown Partnership.

• Ordinance No. 213 and 214: Robert Russa Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District
• Presentation of the 2021-2022 Audit by Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.
• Ordinance No. 215: Water meter installation for NaturChem Inc.
• Discussion on using the caboose as an office for Farmville Downtown Partnership

The Town Council adopted two ordinances to establish a zoning overlay district to protect the historic character of the area surrounding the Robert Russa Moton Museum. Council also approved a water meter installation for NaturChem Inc. and year-end incentives for town employees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 213 creating the Robert Russa Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 214 amending the Official Zoning Map for the Moton Museum overlay (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance No. 215 for interior water meter installation at NaturChem Inc. (7-0)
• Approved use of the caboose as an office for Farmville Downtown Partnership (7-0)
• Approved $138,330.25 in ARPA-funded year-end incentives for full-time ($1,000) and part-time ($500) employees (7-0)
• Approved $4,025 Enterprise Zone incentive for ACCN Farmville LLC (6-0)
• Accepted the financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved the Treasurer's Report (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations to the Town Council regarding a new Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. This includes proposed changes to zoning ordinance language and the establishment of district boundaries.

• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District (ZTA22-003)
• Proposed establishment of boundaries for the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District (REZ22-001)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance amendment (ZTA22-003) and the establishment of boundary lines (REZ22-001) for the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. Both recommendations were approved 6-0 with one abstention from Vice-Chair Patterson due to his role as Executive Director of the Moton Museum. The overlay district is intended to protect and enhance the area around the Robert Russa Moton Museum. The Commission also discussed future review of political sign and height regulations.

• Recommended approval of ZTA22-003 (overlay district ordinance language) to Town Council (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of REZ22-001 (overlay district boundaries) to Town Council (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed future public hearings on political sign and height regulations
• Agreed to informational discussion on Planned Unit Development at next meeting
• Discussed coordinating meetings with other town and county bodies
• Adjourned at 8:25 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a multifamily dwelling and proposed changes to the town charter. The council also plans to review ARPA funds for new playground equipment at Wilck's Lake.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-002) for four apartment units at 1306 Longwood Avenue
• Proposed changes to the Town of Farmville Charter
• Resolution 2022-10-01 providing ARPA funds for playground equipment at Wilck's Lake

The Farmville Town Council approved Resolution 2022-10-01, allocating up to $35,000 in ARPA funds to replace playground equipment at Wilck's Lake. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue and Resolution 2022-10-02, which requests the Virginia General Assembly approve a new town charter to replace the 1956 charter. Both resolutions and the permit passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10-01: up to $35,000 in ARPA funds for new playground equipment at Wilck's Lake (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP22-002 for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10-02: request 2023 General Assembly to approve a new town charter (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from September 7, 14, and 14, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decision regarding a conditional use permit for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue. The commission will also continue discussions on the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District and consider an ordinance amendment.

• Conditional Use Permit for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue
• Ordinance Amendment Resolution 2022-002 for Moton Museum Gateway Overlay

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue, with amended conditions. The commission also adopted a resolution to initiate a zoning ordinance amendment creating a Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of CUP22-002 for a 4-unit multifamily dwelling at 1306 Longwood Avenue with amended conditions (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Amendment Resolution 2022-002 to initiate a Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District (6-0)
• Approved the September 21, 2022 agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved the August 17, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a presentation of the proposed Town Charter and hold a public hearing on zoning and subdivision amendments. The meeting also includes votes on resolutions regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds and various departmental fund transfers.

• Presentation of the proposed Town of Farmville Charter
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 212 (Zoning and Subdivision)
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-09-01 regarding ARPA funds
• Fund transfers to the Library Trust Fund and Weyanoke payment gap financing
• Transfer of budgeted funds from FY21-22 to FY22-23

The Farmville Town Council approved using American Rescue Plan Act funds for a splash pad at Lions Park (up to $650,000) and a crash barrier trailer for Public Works (up to $40,000). The council also adopted a zoning amendment adjusting sign regulations in B-2 and B-3 districts, appointed three members to the Farmville Industrial Development Authority, and approved several fund transfers including $2.28 million from FY21-22 to FY22-23 across multiple funds.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-01: Approved $650K splash pad and $40K crash barrier from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 212: Amended sign regulations in B-2 and B-3 zoning districts (6-0)
• Appointed Rhett Weiss, James Kimbrough, and Cory Wingo to Farmville Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-02: Transferred $129,506.38 to Library Trust Fund and $48,610.30 to Weyanoke payment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-03: Transferred $2,284,172.14 from FY21-22 to FY22-23 across General, Street, Water, and Airport funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several potential uses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including playground equipment at Wilck's Lake and a splash pad. The council will also hold discussions regarding the Moton Museum Overlay District.

• Discussion of ARPA funds for Wilck's Lake Playground Equipment
• Discussion of ARPA funds for a Splash Pad
• Discussion of ARPA funds for a Public Works Crash Barrier
• Discussion regarding the Moton Museum Overlay District

The Farmville Town Council held a work session on September 7, 2022, discussing several projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These included replacing playground equipment at Wilck's Lake, installing a splash pad at Lions Park (approximate cost $638,806.38), and purchasing a crash barrier for the Public Works Department (approximate cost $33,596.80). No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned without decisions.

• Discussed ARPA-funded playground equipment replacement at Wilck's Lake
• Discussed ARPA-funded splash pad installation at Lions Park (approx. $638,806.38)
• Discussed ARPA-funded crash barrier for Public Works (approx. $33,596.80)
• Announced community meeting on Moton Museum overlay district for September 8, 2022

Planning Commission

The Farmville Planning Commission will discuss the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. The commission will also receive updates on height regulations and political sign ordinances. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Status of ZTA22-001 regarding additional height regulations
• Status of ZTA22-002 regarding B-2/B-3 political and campaign signs
• Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District

The Planning Commission deferred further review of two proposed zoning amendments (height regulations and political/campaign signs) due to the upcoming work on the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District. Commissioners reviewed draft ordinance language and boundaries for the overlay district and scheduled a public meeting for September 8, 2022. No public hearings were held, and no votes were taken on substantive items.

• Deferred further review of ZTA22-001 (height regulations) and ZTA22-002 (political/campaign signs)
• Reviewed draft ordinance and materials for Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District
• Scheduled public meeting on overlay district for September 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM at Moton Museum
• Approved agenda and July 20, 2022 minutes unanimously

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council voted to sell the golf course property on Wedgewood Road, listing it at $995,000 with Statewide Realty for six months, and to cease golf course operations effective end of Friday, August 12, 2022. The council also adopted an amended ordinance extending water/sewer connection rebates, approved paving a South Main Street parking lot with ARPA funds, and sent a zoning ordinance back to the Planning Commission for revision.

• Approved listing golf course at $995,000 with Statewide Realty for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved ceasing golf course operations effective Aug. 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Amended Ordinance No. 195 extending water/sewer rebates (unanimous)
• Approved paving South Main Street parking lot with ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Sent zoning ordinance (ZTA22-001/002) back to Planning Commission for revision (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign contract with Nash Surveying Services (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report for July (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 5, 2022 Work Session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The July 20, 2022, agenda includes a new Planning Commissioner introduction. Also listed are the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District, a setbacks amendment, and an ordinance amendment resolution.

• New Planning Commissioner Introduction
• Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District
• Setbacks amendment
• Ordinance amendment resolution

The Farmville Planning Commission met on July 20, 2022, and approved the agenda and the June 15, 2022 minutes as presented. No public hearings were scheduled, and no substantive decisions were made. Staff provided updates on the Building Official position, zoning text amendments, and the Moton Museum Gateway Overlay District.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a resolution to revise the Utility Adjustment Policy and discuss a legal representation letter for a Charter change. The agenda also includes an industrial revitalization fund grant and a closed session regarding town property acquisition or lease.

• Resolution 2022-07-02 to revise Utility Adjustment Policy
• Approval of legal representation letter for Charter change
• Utility adjustment request for Rashah Alkim
• Resolution 2022-07-03 regarding Mary Branch - Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant
• Closed session discussion on acquisition or lease of Town property

The Farmville Town Council approved a revised Water and Wastewater Utility Adjustment Policy, which changes adjustments to cover one incident and requires usage to be at least 150% of average. They also approved a resolution to apply for an Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant for the Mary E. Branch Community Center, and approved a utility adjustment for Rashah Alkim. The council reappointed A.D. Reid as Vice-Mayor and approved meeting dates for the rest of 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-02 revising utility adjustment policy (6-0)
• Approved Town Manager signing legal representation letter for charter change (unanimous)
• Approved utility adjustment for Rashah Alkim (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-03 supporting Mary Branch Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Council meeting dates for July-December 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed A.D. Reid as Vice-Mayor/President of Council for six months (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss acquisition or lease of town property (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote to adopt a resolution for a police vehicle capital lease program. The meeting also includes discussions regarding community development fees, utility adjustment policies, and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Adoption of Resolution 22-07-01 for police vehicle capital lease program
• Request to authorize Town Manager to sign a contract with LaBella
• Proposed school zone speed monitoring devices for Griffin Blvd
• Discussion of community development fee schedule
• Discussion of zoning ordinance amendments

The Farmville Town Council approved a resolution for a police vehicle capital lease program, authorized the Town Manager to sign a renewal contract with LaBella for landfill engineering services, and directed drafting an ordinance for school zone speed monitoring devices on Griffin Boulevard. The council also authorized amending Ordinance No. 195 to extend the sewer/water tap reimbursement deadline. Discussions were held on fee schedules, transferring funds to LGIP, utility adjustment policy, and zoning ordinance amendments, with actions planned for future meetings.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-01 Police Vehicle Capital Lease Program (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign renewal contract with LaBella (6-0)
• Motion passed to draft ordinance for speed monitoring devices on Griffin Blvd (all aye)
• Authorized amending Ordinance No. 195 to extend timeline (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments. These include recommendations to the Town Council regarding new height regulations for certain structures and modifications to sign area, height, and political sign rules in B-2 and B-3 districts.

• Public hearing for ZTA22-001 regarding building height regulations
• Public hearing for ZTA22-002 regarding sign area, height, and political signs in B-2 and B-3 districts
• Resolution to initiate amendments to Chapter 29, Zoning and Subdivision

The Farmville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend two zoning text amendments to the Town Council: one adding height regulations for structures and architectural features, and another increasing sign area and height limits in B-2 and B-3 districts while regulating political and campaign signs. The sign amendment includes further review of political/campaign sign timing standards at the commission level. No public comments were received for the first hearing; two residents spoke during the second.

• Adopted resolution initiating zoning text amendments ZTA22-001 and ZTA22-002 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Town Council adding Section 29-22.1 for height regulations (unanimous)
• Recommended to Town Council amending sign regulations in Section 29-31, with further review on political/campaign sign timing (unanimous)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council approved the FY2022-2023 budget, a five-year capital improvement plan, and a compensation plan. It also voted to keep the municipal golf course open until the end of October, approved ARPA funding for the downtown partnership, and handled several other items.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget (7-0)
• Adopted FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved Compensation/Classification Plan for FY2022-2023 (7-0)
• Kept Farmville Municipal Golf Course open until end of October (5-2)
• Approved $15,000 ARPA grant to Farmville Downtown Partnership (7-0)
• Approved utility bill adjustment at 203 S. Virginia Street (7-0)
• Approved street closures for Juneteenth and Farmville All-Stars events (7-0)
• Appointed three members to Planning Commission (7-0)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council authorized the Town Manager to sign an agreement with Taxing Authority Consulting Services PC to collect delinquent personal and real property taxes. A proposed community development fee schedule was tabled pending comparison with other localities. A utility bill adjustment request for 203 S. Virginia Street was continued to the June 8 meeting. A motion to use $15,000 in ARPA funds for the Farmville Downtown Partnership was withdrawn.

• Authorized Town Manager to sign agreement with Taxing Authority Consulting Services PC (6-0)
• Tabled community development fee schedule until additional information provided
• Continued utility bill adjustment for 203 S. Virginia Street to June 8, 2022 meeting
• Withdrew motion to use $15,000 ARPA funds for Farmville Downtown Partnership

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a review of the Chapter 29 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The meeting also includes consideration of the April 20, 2022, minutes. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Chapter 29, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Review
• Consideration of April 20, 2022, minutes

The Farmville Planning Commission met on May 18, 2022, and approved the agenda and April minutes. No public hearings were held, and no substantive decisions were made. Staff provided updates, including a comprehensive zoning ordinance review with proposed amendment timelines, but no action was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• No public hearings held
• No old business considered
• Ordinance review presented as informational only, no action taken

Planning Commission

The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes from February 16, 2022. The commission will also discuss a local primer regarding ethics and the Planning Commission.

• Approval of February 16, 2022, minutes
• Discussion on ethics and the Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for Case ZTA23-002 regarding Section 29-81 – Definitions. This amendment is intended to comply with requirements from FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program. The commission will provide a recommendation to the Town Council.

• Public hearing for Case ZTA23-002 (Section 29-81 definitions)
• Approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will review health insurance rates and salary adjustments for E911 communications operators. The council also holds a public hearing for conditional use permit case CUP 22-001. Additionally, members will discuss changes to rental facility fees and deposits.

• Salary adjustments for E911 communications operators
• Approval of FY2022-2023 Local Choice Health Insurance rates
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit case CUP 22-001
• Discussion on changes to rental facilities fees and deposits
• Partial business license refund for Davies & Davies, Attorneys at Law

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative matters. Topics include writing off certain delinquent real estate taxes and utility bills, as well as changing disconnection procedures for unpaid accounts.

• Write-off of certain delinquent real estate taxes and utility bills
• Changes to disconnect procedures for delinquent utility accounts
• Salary adjustments for E911 communications operators
• FY 2022-2023 Local Choice Health Insurance rates
• Redistricting legal requirements

The Farmville Town Council voted to write off delinquent utility bills over five years old totaling $43,115.22 and uncollectible accounts receivable of $1,827.13. They also discussed but did not decide on changing utility disconnection policy, increasing E911 operator salaries, health insurance rates, and redistricting public comment requirements.

• Approved write-off of utility bills over five years old totaling $43,115.22 (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of accounts receivable totaling $1,827.13 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 703 First Avenue. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new administrative assistant and discussions on professional development topics.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP22-001 (Chatelain Accessory Dwelling) at 703 First Avenue
• Introduction of Administrative Assistant II Michelle Watkins
• Discussion regarding professional development program topics

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 703 First Avenue to the Town Council, with four conditions attached. The vote was 4-1, with Sherry Honeycutt dissenting due to concerns about precedent. The commission also discussed staff updates and professional development topics.

• Recommended approval of CUP22-001 for accessory dwelling at 703 First Avenue with 4 conditions (4-1)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with no corrections
• Discussed professional development topics including affordable housing, ethics, and CIP
• Noted 4 of 7 commissioners certified; encouraged registration for upcoming courses

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will consider approving the town's 2020-2021 audit by Brown Edwards & Company, LLP. The council is also scheduled to discuss COVID revenue loss and ARPA funds. Additionally, the Planning Commission's 2021 annual report will be presented for informational purposes.

• Approval of 2020-2021 audit by Brown Edwards & Company, LLP
• Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Discussion of COVID revenue loss and ARPA funds
• Review of Planning Commission's 2021 annual report
• Closed session regarding vacant Finance Director position

The Farmville Town Council approved a COVID-19 incentive pay package of $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time employees, funded by ARPA revenue loss funds. The council also accepted the town's 2020-2021 audit, appointed Zachary Preston to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and approved the consent agenda and treasurer's report. A motion for a $1,000 bonus now and another in December failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $2,000 full-time/$1,000 part-time COVID incentive pay (6-1)
• Accepted 2020-2021 audit by Brown Edwards & Company, LLP (unanimous)
• Appointed Zachary Preston to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2022 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Certified closed session for Finance Director discussion (unanimous)

Town Council

The council will introduce new police officers and the 2021 Officer of the Year. Discussions are scheduled regarding redistricting, voter registrar candidate filings, and COVID revenue loss or ARPA funds. The council will also consider appointments for a Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent.

• Introduction of Farmville Police Department new officers and 2021 Officer of the Year
• Discussion regarding redistricting
• Discussion of COVID revenue loss/ARPA funds
• Appointments to Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent positions

The Farmville Town Council held a work session on February 2, 2022, and made one formal appointment: Lee Pambid was appointed to the Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent positions, with a unanimous vote (6-0, with Hunter absent). The rest of the session was discussion-only, covering redistricting, candidate filing deadlines, and potential uses of ARPA funds. No other formal decisions were made.

• Appointed Lee Pambid as Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent (6-0, Hunter absent)

Planning Commission

The Town of Farmville Planning Commission will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. The commission will also consider adopting the 2021 Annual Report and setting 2022 meeting dates.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Goals
• Adoption of 2022 meeting dates

The Farmville Planning Commission approved its 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Goals, which will be presented to Town Council for approval. The commission also elected officers, adopted the 2022 meeting dates, and approved the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. No public hearings or old business were conducted.

• Adopted 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Goals (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. John Miller as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Cam Patterson as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Abigail O'Connor as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 meeting dates (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the 2020-2021 audit presented by Brown Edwards. The meeting includes discussions on redistricting, COVID revenue loss, and ARPA funds. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing an option agreement with AC Power, LLC.

• Presentation of the 2020-2021 audit by Brown Edwards
• Discussion regarding redistricting
• Authorization for an option agreement with AC Power, LLC
• Discussion of COVID revenue loss and ARPA funds
• Approval of a partial KFC business license refund

The Farmville Town Council authorized the Town Manager to sign an option agreement with AC Power, LLC for a solar facility on the closed municipal landfill. The council also extended COVID-19 leave for town employees through June 30, 2022, and approved a partial business license refund to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Redistricting was discussed but no final plan was adopted.

• Authorized Town Manager to sign Option Agreement with AC Power, LLC for solar project on landfill (5-0)
• Extended COVID-19 leave for town employees through June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved partial refund of $546.88 to Kentucky Fried Chicken C/O Bacon Enterprises Inc. for 2021 business license (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Appreciation for WFLO Radio (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from December meetings (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as submitted (5-0)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold a work session to discuss redistricting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and roll call.

• Discussion on redistricting