Drakes Branch public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold public hearings on three items: an amendment to a conditional use permit to add two mini-warehouses and remove a 1-acre outdoor parking area on Peery Drive; a new land lease for Farmville Regional Airport tenants; and a solicited proposal from English Construction/Moseley Architects to expand the Farmville Fire Station under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act. The council will also consider approving Resolution 2025-12-01 (CUP amendment) and Resolution 2025-12-02 (airport lease), along with other business such as adopting the 2026 meeting dates and accepting the FY2025 audit.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-12-01 to amend a conditional use permit for two additional mini-warehouses and removal of 1-acre outdoor parking storage on Peery Drive (Tax Map 0037000(13)00-00C, zoned B-3 Highway Commercial)
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-12-02 to rescind the current airport lease and enact a new land lease for Farmville Regional Airport tenants
• Public hearing on a solicited PPEA proposal from English Construction/Moseley Architects for expansion of the Farmville Fire Station
• Discussion of a Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESMP)
• Request to accept the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

The council approved the Farmville Regional Airport land lease (Resolution 2025-12-02) and an amendment to the conditional use permit allowing two additional mini‑warehouses on Peery Drive (Resolution 2025-12-01). The agenda, consent agenda, and finance report were adopted unanimously. The council discussed a stormwater and erosion control ordinance and will hold a public hearing after county approvals.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous aye)
• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Accepted finance report (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12-02 – new Farmville Regional Airport land lease (6 council members voted yes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12-01 – amendment to CUP for two mini‑warehouses (6 council members voted yes)
• Discussed stormwater and erosion control ordinance; agreed to seek county approvals before public hearing
• Presented VLEPSC accreditation certificate to Farmville Police Department (no vote)
• Held public hearings for both resolutions; no public comments were received

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will review the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 financial audit and receive a finance report from the Deputy Town Manager. Council members will discuss the Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESMP) and the E. Third Street Intersection Improvement Project at Persimmon Tree Fork and Milnwood Roads. Additional items include street‑light considerations and a closed‑session discussion of a public contract.

• Presentation of FY 2024‑2025 financial audit by Brown Edwards & Co, LLP
• Finance report by Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director
• Discussion of Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESMP)
• Discussion of E. Third St. Intersection Improvement Project at Persimmon Tree Fork and Milnwood Roads
• Street Lights item

The Farmville Town Council voted 7‑0 to adopt the roundabout (Alternative 2) for the E Third Street Intersection Improvement Project. The agenda was also adopted unanimously, and the council entered closed session to discuss exempt public business. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted roundabout (Alternative 2) for E Third Street Intersection Improvement Project (7‑0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Convened closed session to discuss exempt public business (7‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider variance requests and sign variance requests. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall in Farmville.

• Consideration of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Public hearing for BZA25-005 - Variance Request
• Public hearing for BZA25-006 - Sign Variance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on North Main Street. The proposal involves adding two mini warehouses and removing an outdoor parking area.

• Public hearing for CUP25-006: Thorne Harvin on behalf of The Rosemyr Corporation
• Amendment to allow two additional mini warehouses at the 116 North Main Street site
• Removal of the 1-acre outdoor parking storage area
• Discussion of the Sidewalk Ordinance
• Approval of September 17, 2025, meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider accepting a $900,000 Consolidation Grant to fund the merger of the Prince Edward and Town of Farmville dispatch systems. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the grant and the adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-11-01 for $900,000 grant
• Request adoption of Resolution No. 2025-11-01 for $900,000 grant
• Request adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan
• Approval of October 2025 Finance Report
• Approval of October 1 and October 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The Farmville Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the October 2025 Finance Report. The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-11-01, accepting a $900,000 Consolidation Grant to combine the Prince Edward County and Town of Farmville emergency communications centers. It also adopted the updated Emergency Operations Plan.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Accepted $900,000 Consolidation Grant for dispatch merger (7-0)
• Authorized Town Manager and Finance Director to execute grant documents (7-0)
• Adopted updated Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will receive a finance report from Deputy Town Manager Julie Moore, discuss a proposed Emergency Operations Plan, and consider a proposed Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESMP). The meeting also includes the Town Manager's Report and comments from the mayor and council members.

• Finance Report presented by Julie Moore, Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director
• Discussion of the proposed Emergency Operations Plan
• Discussion of the proposed Town of Farmville VESMP Ordinance

The council adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Mrs. Amos and a second by Mr. Reid, with all members voting aye. No other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Mr. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer, also with unanimous approval.

• Adopt agenda (motion by Mrs. Amos, seconded by Mr. Reid, unanimous aye)
• Adjourn meeting (motion by Mr. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer, unanimous aye)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for fund transfers, carryover of unencumbered and encumbered funds, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street, and a $16.4 million general obligation bond for public safety improvements and equipment. The council will also vote on mid-year salary adjustments for FY26.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-10-04 for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-10-05 authorizing $16.4 million in general obligation bonds for public safety improvements and equipment
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-10-06 amending FY26 budget for mid-year salary adjustments effective September 14, 2025
• Public hearings and adoption of resolutions for transfer of funds within the general fund (2025-10-01) and carryforward of unencumbered and encumbered funds from FY25 to FY26 (2025-10-02, 2025-10-03)
• Presentation and proclamation recognizing Friends of Farmville Veterans – Salute to Service

The council adopted the agenda, consent agenda, and September finance report unanimously. It approved a resolution amending the FY26 budget to fund mid‑year salary adjustments for town employees. It also approved a $404,582.97 transfer within the General Fund to address funding deficiencies. Finally, the council adopted a resolution to carry forward unencumbered FY25 funds to FY26.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous aye)
• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved September 2025 finance report (unanimous aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10-06 to amend FY26 budget for salary adjustments (yes votes: Reid, Dwyer, Pairet, Yoelin, Hardy)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10-01 to transfer $404,582.97 within the General Fund (yes votes: Dwyer, Pairet, Yoelin, Hardy, Reid)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10-02 to carry forward unencumbered FY25 funds to FY26 (yes votes: Pairet, Yoelin, Hardy, Reid, Dwyer)

Town Council

The Town Council will hear a presentation from Dominion Energy on installing LED street lights. A housing development called iUnit by Brice Leconte will be presented, including site drawings. The council will consider a proposed resolution for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street. A discussion of a sidewalk ordinance will also take place.

• Dominion Energy presentation on LED street lights
• Housing development iUnit presentation by Brice Leconte (Farmville site drawing)
• Conditional Use Permit for ADU at 709 High Street – Proposed Resolution No. 2025-10-04
• Discussion of sidewalk ordinance
• Finance report by Julie Moore, Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director

The council adopted the meeting agenda with all members voting aye. No council member declared a personal interest. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a variance request for a commercial building addition at 208 North South Street. The agenda includes a public hearing for BZA25-004-VAR and standard procedural items.

• Hearing of BZA25-004-VAR: variance for 8' and 10' front yard setbacks at 208 North South Street
• Consideration of July 24, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Town Council Chambers, 116 North Main Street, Farmville, Virginia

Planning Commission

The Farmville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to allow a religious assembly as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling at 2509 Layne Street. The commission will also discuss two site plan applications: an expansion of an existing two-story structure and relocation of a helipad. Old business includes a request for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street.

• Public hearing for CUP25-005: conditional use permit for religious assembly (weekly bible study) at 2509 Layne Street
• POD25-003: expansion of existing 3,256 sq ft structure by adding 1,084 sq ft one-story addition and 301 sq ft steel frame steps
• POD25-004: relocation of helipad to a site not within the Special Flood Hazard Area
• Old business: Adam Blincoe’s request for conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street (R-1 zone)
• Minutes of August 20, 2025, meeting to be approved

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will consider a general obligation bond to finance fire station renovations and the purchase of a new ladder truck. They will also discuss employee compensation and review the August 2025 finance report. A request for a letter of recommendation for the Farmville Downtown Partnership is on the agenda.

• Discussion: General Obligation Bond to finance fire station renovations and ladder truck
• Brown Edwards Memorandum to Farmville Town Council (likely financial advisory)
• Request for Letter of Recommendation for the Farmville Downtown Partnership
• Discussion: Employee Compensation
• Consent agenda includes draft minutes from August 2025 meetings

The council voted to increase police salaries by $2,000 and all other full‑time employee salaries by $1,000, effective September 14, 2025. It also approved moving forward with the scheduled bond issuance dates for the fire‑station renovation and new ladder truck. A letter of recommendation was authorized for the Farmville Downtown Partnership, and the agenda, consent agenda, and finance report were adopted.

• Approved $2,000 raise for police and $1,000 raise for other full‑time employees (yes votes: Pairet, Yoelin, Hunter, Hardy, Reid, Dwyer)
• Approved moving forward with bond schedule for fire‑station renovation and ladder truck (yes votes: Reid, Dwyer, Pairet, Yoelin, Hunter, Hardy)
• Authorized Town Manager to provide letter of recommendation to Farmville Downtown Partnership (yes votes: Dwyer, Pairet, Yoelin, Hunter, Hardy, Reid)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all council members aye)
• Accepted consent agenda as presented (all council members aye)
• Adopted August 2025 finance report (all council members aye)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a General Obligation Bond and discuss a proposed sidewalk ordinance, road enhancements at E. Third Street, and employee compensation. The meeting will also include a finance report and the Town Manager's report.

• Public hearing on General Obligation Bond financing
• Discussion on Proposed Ordinance No. 241 (Sidewalk Ordinance)
• Discussion on Roadway Enhancement at E. Third Street and Milnwood Road
• Discussion on Employee Compensation
• Finance Report by Julie Moore

The council voted to adopt the amended agenda with all members voting aye. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions on a T‑Mobile grant, a bond hearing, a sidewalk ordinance, road enhancements, the comprehensive plan, and employee compensation, but none were decided.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous ayes)

Planning Commission

The Farmville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ZTA25-001, a zoning text amendment that would repeal an existing sidewalk exemption and require sidewalks for new development or subdivision in B-1, B-2, B-3, R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts. The commission will then deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the town council.

• Public hearing on ZTA25-001 to repeal Sec. 29-62(d)(9)d (sidewalk exemption) and add new sidewalk requirements in six zoning districts
• Commission will consider minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items during the public participation period

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hear a presentation on the General Obligation Bond issuance process and conduct a public hearing on a PPEA Policy Ordinance and a land‑lease amendment for the Farmville Regional Airport. In new business, council members will vote on resolutions authorizing FY26 NG911 additional funding, a joint emergency communications center MOU, and other finance and planning actions. The meeting also includes routine items such as finance reports, consent agenda, and a closed session for planning commission appointments.

• Presentation by Davenport & Co. on General Obligation Bond issuance process
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 240 – Establishing a PPEA Policy Ordinance
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025‑08‑02 – amend land lease for Farmville Regional Airport tenants
• Resolution No. 2025‑08‑04 – authorize use of FY26 NG911 additional funding grant for E‑911 enhancements
• Resolution No. 2025‑08‑01 – transfer funds from General Fund Contingency Account to Town Manager’s Department for sidewalk asset management plan

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The public hearing on Ordinance No. 240 was closed with no comments received. Discussion of Resolution 2025-08-02 to amend the Farmville Regional Airport land lease was tabled, and no vote was taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 240 closed – no comments submitted
• Resolution 2025-08-02 to amend airport land lease tabled – no vote taken

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will receive a finance report and consider awarding a Next Generation 911 grant for emergency communications. Council members will discuss the Sidewalk Asset Management Plan and an amendment to the sidewalk ordinance. They will also review a proposed PPEA procurement ordinance and consider resolutions on the Farmville Regional Airport lease and a joint emergency communications center memorandum of understanding.

• Award of Next Generation 911 Grant for Emergency Communications
• Discussion of Sidewalk Asset Management Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 240 – PPEA Procurement Method
• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-08-02 – Farmville Regional Airport Lease
• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-08-03 – MOU for Joint Emergency Communications Center

The council unanimously adopted the agenda after a motion by Mr. Hunter and second by Mr. Hardy. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned following a motion by Mr. Dwyer and second by Mr. Pairet. No other formal decisions were taken during this session.

• Adopted agenda (all Council members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all Council members voted aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review minutes from May 15, 2025, and hear one variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may deviate from standard setback requirements to build a porch.

• BZA25-003: Request by Jon Atkinson for a 3’ variance to the 60’ front yard setback at 512 East Second Street to build a 5’ x 10’ porch

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Sidewalk Asset Management Plan and approve a contract for a new fire department ladder truck. The meeting also includes a public hearing and a closed session to discuss Town Manager performance.

• Public Hearing
• Discussion of Sidewalk Asset Management Plan
• Approval of Fire Department Ladder Truck Contract
• Resolution No. 2025-07-01 - Financing of Equipment
• Closed Session: Town Manager performance

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, accepted the June finance report, and approved two major contracts. Members voted 6‑0 to authorize the purchase of a new fire ladder truck and to finance the acquisition of police, fire, public works and other vehicles up to $963,500. The council also agreed to move forward with a sidewalk asset management study estimated at $87,400. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Accepted June 2025 finance report (unanimous aye)
• Authorized signing of Atlantic Emergency Solutions fire ladder truck contract (6-0 yes)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07-01 financing of equipment up to $963,500 (6-0 yes)
• Agreed to proceed with sidewalk asset management plan (estimated $87,400)

Town Council

The Town Council will convene to discuss the status of the ABM, review the Comprehensive Plan, and hold a closed session regarding Town Manager performance.

• Discussion: Airport Lease
• Comprehensive Plan Review
• ABM Status Report
• Finance Report
• Closed Session: Town Manager performance

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. A finance report was presented but no action was taken. The council voted 6‑0 to certify that the closed‑session discussion of the Town Manager and Clerk complied with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (6‑0)
• Promoted Julie Moore to Deputy Town Manager (effective July 1 2025)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Farmville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Sheetz's request for site plan approval to demolish the existing building and construct a new 6,139 sq ft building with drive-thru and canopy on a 1.452-acre parcel zoned B-3 Highway Commercial. The commission will also consider minutes from the April 16 meeting and other routine agenda items.

• Public hearing POD25-001: Sheetz site plan to demolish existing building and canopy and construct new 6,139 sq ft building with drive-thru and canopy on 1.452 acres (tax parcel 0037009(0A)00-049C)
• Consideration of minutes from regular Planning Commission meeting on April 16, 2025
• Public participation opportunity for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
• New business includes staff and department updates and commission items

Town Council

The council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-05-01 for the FY 2025‑2026 Town Budget and Resolution No. 2025-05-02 for the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. A new Classification and Compensation Plan for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution No. 2025-06-02) will also be discussed. Finance reports for April and May 2025 will be presented, and reappointments to the Planning Commission and Library Board will be reviewed in closed session.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05-01, FY 2025‑2026 Town Budget
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05-02, FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06-02, Classification and Compensation Plan for FY 2025‑2026
• Finance Report: April 2025 Work Session and May 2025 Finance Report
• Closed‑session discussion of reappointments to the Farmville Planning Commission and Central Virginia Regional Library Board

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Town Budget with a 5‑2 vote. It also adopted the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan and the FY 2025‑2026 Classification and Compensation Plan, each passing unanimously. The agenda, consent agenda, and finance reports were approved unanimously as well.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Town Budget (5‑2)
• Adopted FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Classification and Compensation Plan (7‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved finance reports (7‑0)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss a conditional use permit amendment. The body will also hold a joint discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Resolution No. 2025-06-01: Amendment to a 2007 conditional use permit for Immigration Centers of America-Farmville, LLC at 508 Waterworks Road
• Joint discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion regarding the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Farmville Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve Resolution 2025-06-01, which would amend the conditional use permit for Immigration Centers of America‑Farmville, LLC at 508 Waterworks Road. The Town Council adopted an amended agenda and entered a closed session, which was later certified as compliant with Virginia law. No personal interest declarations were made and a public hearing on the amendment request was conducted.

• Adopt amended agenda (7‑0)
• Enter closed session under §2.2‑3711‑A.8 (7‑0)
• Certify closed session compliance with Virginia law (7‑0)
• Planning Commission recommends approval of Resolution 2025‑06‑01 to amend conditional use permit (5‑0)
• No personal interest declarations made
• Public hearing on amendment request held

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review the minutes from its January 24, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a hearing on case BZA25-002, a request by Donovan Stokes for an eight‑foot variance to the 60‑foot front‑yard setback in the R‑3 High Density Residential District to build an 8′ × 30′ porch on the property at 515 South Virginia Street. The meeting will conclude with staff updates and any other items of interest.

• Review minutes of the regular meeting held on January 24, 2025
• Hear case BZA25-002: request for an 8‑ft front‑yard setback variance for a porch at 515 South Virginia Street
• Staff updates
• Other items of interest

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will conduct public hearings on the FY2025-2026 Town Budget (Resolution No. 2025-05-01) and the Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution No. 2025-05-02). The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a finance report, and other routine business.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-05-01, FY2025-2026 Town Budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-05-02, Capital Improvement Plan
• Consent agenda includes draft minutes from three prior meetings (April 2 work session, April 9 regular, April 23 special)
• Finance report for April 2025 and retail sales report

The council adopted the meeting agenda, accepted the consent agenda that included draft minutes, and approved the finance report. All motions passed with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:37 PM.

• Adopted agenda as presented, all in favor
• Accepted consent agenda (draft minutes), all in favor
• Accepted finance report, all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 PM, all in favor

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will consider a proposed lease for the Farmville Regional Airport and review a Dominion Energy site plan update. The council will also discuss future joint meetings with the Planning Commission and receive a finance report. Other routine items include adoption of the agenda and declarations of personal interest.

• Proposed lease for Farmville Regional Airport
• Dominion Energy site plan update
• Discussion of future joint meetings with Planning Commission
• Finance report by Finance Director

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. A motion to do away with the leak detection portion of the ABM water‑meter project was passed, directing staff to return the $40,000 equipment and revisit the option later. The council also agreed to hold joint meetings with the Planning Commission to review the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discontinue ABM leak detection (7-0)
• Agreed to hold joint Planning Commission meetings for Comprehensive Plan review (consensus, no formal vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes a report from the Town Manager.

• Discussion of Proposed FY2025-2026 Town Budget

The Town Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The council reached verbal consensus to place the $30,000 allocated for the fitness studio into the contingency fund, reducing revenue accordingly, with a future vote after costs are known. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Shift $30,000 fitness studio funding to contingency fund (unanimous verbal assent)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The body will also deliberate on a site plan for a Dominion Energy office expansion and facility construction.

• Public hearing for CUP25-003: accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street
• POD24-004: Dominion Energy office expansion and fleet garage at 1609 East Third Street

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed real property tax increase, then consider adopting the 2025 real property tax rate and a resolution adding fees to delinquent accounts. Other items include a proclamation for National Poetry Month and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Proposed Real Property Tax Increase
• Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-04-01 - Authorizing Administrative and Collection Fees for Delinquent Accounts
• Request Adoption of Ordinance No. 239 - Establishing the Real Property Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2025
• Proclamation recognizing April as National Poetry Month
• Consent Agenda: minutes from 2025-03-05 Work Session, 2025-03-12 Regular Council, and 2025-03-21 Special Called Meeting

The Farmville Town Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04-01 to allow administrative and collection fees on delinquent accounts. It also adopted Ordinance No. 239 establishing the real‑property tax rate for calendar year 2025 at $0.22 per $100 of assessed value. Both measures were voted on and approved by the council.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous aye)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Accepted Finance Report (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-04-01 adding fees to delinquent accounts (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 239 setting 2025 property tax rate at $0.22 per $100 (5‑2)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hear a presentation on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget and consider a resolution to add administrative and collection fees to delinquent accounts. A conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street is also up for discussion. The meeting includes a closed session for discussing prospective candidates for the Farmville Industrial Development Authority.

• Presentation of Proposed FY2025-2026 Town Budget
• Resolution No. 2025-04-01: Adding administrative and collection fees to delinquent accounts
• Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 709 High Street
• Engagement letter from Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. for upcoming FY25 audit
• Closed session for discussion of prospective candidates for Farmville Industrial Development Authority appointments

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. A motion allowing Town Manager Davis to sign the audit engagement letter with Brown, Edwards & Company for FY2025 was approved by all members present. The council also voted to enter a closed session to discuss prospective IDA appointments, with six votes in favor and none against.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous approval)
• Approved Town Manager to sign FY2025 audit engagement letter with Brown, Edwards & Company (unanimous approval)
• Entered closed session to discuss IDA appointments (6 yes, 0 no)
• Set aside April 23 and April 30 for additional budget work sessions (no vote recorded)

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-03-01, which amends the Employee Handbook to phase out the health insurance payment in lieu of coverage. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2025-03-01 amending Employee Handbook to phase out health insurance payment in lieu of coverage

The Town Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑03‑01, amending the Employee Handbook to phase out the payment in lieu of health‑insurance coverage. The motion passed with four votes in favor (Dwyer, Pairet, Yoelin, Hunter) and two against (Hardy, Amos). The Council also reaffirmed the policy that General Fund reserves may not be used for current expenses.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03‑01 to phase out health‑insurance payment in lieu (4‑2 vote)
• Reaffirmed policy prohibiting use of General Fund reserves (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:18 AM

Town Council

The Town Council will review requests to rezone land and grant conditional use permits for public utility facilities. Members will also discuss the real estate tax rate and health insurance increases.

• Ordinance No. 238 to rezone 1.924 acres from R-1 to B-3 at 202 and 190 Milnwood Road
• Resolution No. 2025-02-01 for a public utility maintenance facility at East Third Street and Milnwood Road
• Resolution No. 2025-02-02 for a public utility maintenance facility at 190 Milnwood Road
• Adoption of the 2025 Chronological Work Plan
• Discussion on Real Estate Tax Rate and Health Insurance Increase

Town Council

The Farmville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the proposed FY2025-2026 Local Choice Health Insurance rates, a preliminary budget discussion, and plans for the 2025 council retreat. The Finance Director will present a finance report. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of FY2025-2026 Local Choice Health Insurance proposed rates effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Preliminary budget discussion for FY2025-2026
• Discussion of 2025 Town Council retreat and chronological work plan
• Finance report by Finance Director
• Declaration of personal interest

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance 238 to rezone about 1.9 acres at 202 and 190 Milnwood Road from residential R-1 to commercial B-3. They will also vote on three conditional use permits for public utility maintenance facilities and one for a single-family residence in a commercial district. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to adopt and allocate funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2025 National Fitness Campaign.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 238 to rezone 1.924 acres from R-1 to B-3 at 202 and 190 Milnwood Road
• Conditional use permit (Resolution 2025-02-01) for a public utility facility on East Third Street and Milnwood Road (six parcels)
• Conditional use permit (Resolution 2025-02-02) for a public utility facility at 190 Milnwood Road
• Conditional use permit (Resolution 2025-02-03) for a single-family residence in B-2 district at 709 East Third Street
• Resolution to adopt and allocate funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of 2025 National Fitness Campaign

General

This is a strategic planning retreat, not a regular business meeting. The Council will review progress on its 2023 work plan, preview the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, and discuss the Town's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; any consensus reached will require formal action at a future meeting.

• Review of progress on action items from the 2023 work plan
• Preview of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Discussion of strategic goal areas: economic development, public safety, community development, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, government performance, recreation, partner relationships
• Issues raised in facilitator interviews: staffing, communications, infrastructure, housing, Perry Drive traffic, grocery store, fence ordinance, recreation
• Team building and goal-setting exercises for Council

Town Council

The Town Council will hear presentations on the Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, Fire Station Expansion, and Farmville Downtown Partnership. Discussion and possible action include a zoning map amendment (Ordinance No. 238) to rezone 1.924 acres from R-1 to B-3 at 202 and 190 Milnwood Rd, and three conditional use permits: two for public utility facilities (Resolutions 2025-02-01 and 2025-02-02) and one for a single-family residence in a B-2 district (Resolution 2025-02-03). Finance report, annual reports from the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and a discussion on the Building Official position are also scheduled.

• Rezone approx. 1.924 acres from R-1 to B-3 at 202 & 190 Milnwood Rd (Proposed Ordinance No. 238)
• Conditional use permit for public maintenance/service facility at E Third St & Milnwood Rd (Resolution No. 2025-02-01)
• Conditional use permit for public maintenance/service facility at 190 Milnwood Rd (Resolution No. 2025-02-02)
• Conditional use permit for single-family residence in B-2 district at 709 E Third St (Resolution No. 2025-02-03)
• Presentation on Fire Station Expansion by Bignell Watkins Hasser Architecture and Interiors

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Farmville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal (BZA25-001) filed by Smart Development, LLC regarding a boundary line adjustment of Tax Map parcels 37-7-5 and 37-7-5A. The board also will elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from February 2024, adopt a 2025 meeting schedule, and accept the 2024 annual report.

• BZA25-001: appeal of subdivision administrator’s decision for boundary line adjustment of parcels 37-7-5 and 37-7-5A (Smart Development, LLC)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Consideration and adoption of 2025 standing meeting schedule
• Consideration and adoption of 2024 annual report

Town Council

This joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and Town Council will receive updates on several topics including the 2025 county reassessment, town residential project, comprehensive plan, Sandy River Water Project, emergency communications, landfill permitting, HIT Park, and a cremains burial plot concept. No decisions are scheduled; all items are informational.

• County reassessment update for 2025
• Town Residential Project update
• Sandy River Water Project update
• Emergency Communications System Project/Joint Dispatch update
• Prince Edward County Landfill – Permitting and Upgrades update

Planning Commission

The Farmville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning of 1.297 acres at 190 Milnwood Road from R-1 to B-3, a conditional use permit for a single-family home at 709 East Third Street in a B-2 district, and a conditional use permit for a Dominion Energy maintenance facility at 190 Milnwood Road. The commission will also elect officers for the year and consider adoption of the 2024 annual report and 2025 goals.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2025
• Public hearing for CUP25-001: single-family residence at 709 East Third Street in B-2 zoning
• Public hearing for REZ25-001: rezone 1.297 acres at 190 Milnwood Road from R-1 to B-3
• Public hearing for CUP25-002: Dominion Energy public utility maintenance facility at 190 Milnwood Road
• Consideration and adoption of 2024 Annual Report and 2025 goals

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a 17.2-acre self-storage facility with six buildings and an office on Peery Drive. They will also consider an ordinance regulating fence location and height in residential districts. Other business includes appointing a vice-mayor and adopting rules of procedure and a code of ethics.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2025-01-01 for a conditional use permit for self-storage buildings on the west edge of Peery Drive (17.204 acres, B-3 zoning)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 234 to add Section 29-35.b.5 regulating fences in residential districts
• Request to appoint a Vice-Mayor
• Request to adopt Rules of Procedure and Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Request to approve final plat for Meriwood Two Subdivision and boundary line adjustment