Ashland public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority - Worksession
The Ashland Economic Development Authority will approve the minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting. It will review the EDA Grant Program memorandum and board grant revisions, and provide an update on the Economic Strategic Plan. The meeting will also include the Treasurer's financial report.
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024
- Review of EDA Grant Program Memorandum (12/12/24)
- Presentation of EDA Board Grant Revisions
- Update on Economic Strategic Plan
- Treasurer's report (12/12/24)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will conduct public hearings on two ordinances: one updating festival permit regulations (ORD2024-19) and one adopting the 2024 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area map (ORD2023-10). Additionally, the council will discuss the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program and consider a social media policy for elected officials and appointed members.
- Public hearing on ORD2024-19 Festival Permits
- Public hearing on ORD2023-10 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Map
- Discussion of FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvements Program
- Proposed adoption of Council Policy COU-117 on social media for elected officials
- Reappointment of members to Economic Development Authority
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Patriot Glenn rezoning (REZ23-1031) and related ordinance. They will also consider adopting the 2025 meeting calendar and receive committee reports. Citizen input includes an introduction of a January applicant for a rezoning and conditional use permit at 709 Virginia Street.
- Public hearing on REZ23-1031 & ORD2023-14 Patriot Glenn rezoning and conditional use permit
- Adoption of the Planning Commission 2025 meeting calendar
- Introduction of applicant for 709 Virginia Street rezoning and conditional use permit (January 2025)
- Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
- Reports from Town Council, PlanRVA, and Director of Planning
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will review the 2025 Legislative Agenda and the budget schedule for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation on Freedom of Information Act training for officials.
- 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Berkleytown Heritage Park Paving Contract
- 2025 Legislative Agenda
- FY26 Budget Schedule
- Freedom of Information Act Training for Elected and appointed Officials
Town Council Meeting
The council will act on the Public Art Master Plan, discuss regulations for outdoor music festivals, and review the draft 2025 legislative agenda. Presentations include the FY2023-2024 audit, regional tourism update, museum update, and crisis communications training. The consent agenda includes a sidewalk waiver request at 301 Business Lane and approval of invoices and meeting minutes.
- Action item: Public Art Master Plan
- Consent agenda: 301 Business Lane Internal Sidewalk Waiver Request
- Presentation: FY2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Discussion: Outdoor Musical or Entertainment Festivals code amendments
- Discussion: 2025 DRAFT Legislative Agenda
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and citizen input. A previously advertised public hearing for the Patriot Glen rezoning (REZ23-1031 & ORD2023-11) has been removed due to an incomplete application.
- Public hearing on FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvements Program
- Removal of Patriot Glen rezoning public hearing (REZ23-1031 & ORD2023-11) due to incomplete application
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024
- Town Council, PlanRVA, and Director's reports
- September Management Report from Planning & Community Development
Town Council Meeting
The council will hold public hearings on three legislative items: ORD 2024-17 (Administration code), ORD 2024-16 (Environmental Protections), and Resolution 2024-11 (Town Charter update). Action items include adoption of the 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, renovation of S. Taylor Street Park, and several infrastructure projects (Stony Run stream restoration, Maple Street swale, Municipal Parking Drive aisle). A sidewalk waiver request at 301 Business Lane is also up for a vote.
- Public hearing on ORD 2024-17 revising Chapter 2 'Administration' of Town Code
- Public hearing on ORD 2024-16 revising Chapter 4.1 'Environmental Protections' of Town Code
- Public hearing on Resolution 2024-11 updating the Town Charter
- Consideration and possible adoption of the 2045 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Action on S. Taylor Street Park Renovation and multiple infrastructure projects
Public Art Commission
The Ashland Public Art Commission will review and likely adopt a five-year Public Art Master Plan and a draft work plan for 2025-2026. The agenda also includes a revision to a city ordinance regarding electronic participation in meetings.
- Public Art Master Plan 2024-29
- 2025-2026 Public Art Commission Work Plan
- 2025 Schedule of Meetings
- Revision to COU-114 Electronic Participation in Meetings
- Fall 2024 Arts & Culture Staff Report
Economic Development Authority
The Ashland Economic Development Authority will consider two grant applications—one from MW Auto Sales for a Route 1 enhancement and another from Zaxby’s for an I‑95 restaurant incentive. The board will also approve the September 19 minutes, receive a treasurer’s report, and get updates from the EDA staff and the Town Council.
- Approval of minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting
- Route 1 Enhancement Grant Application – MW Auto Sales
- I‑95 Restaurant Incentive Application – Zaxby’s
- Treasurer’s Report – Ms. Triscari
- Economic Development Update – Ms. Franke
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits for the Iron Horse Business Park. The body will also consider a purchase agreement for a parcel on Vaughan Road.
- Purchase agreement for Vaughan Road parcel
- Public hearing for REZ24-0325 Iron Horse Business Park
- Public hearing for CUP24-0325 Iron Horse Business Park Height
- Public hearing for CUP24-0326 Iron Horse Business Park Substations
- Ashland Foundation update presentation
Planning Commission Meeting
The Ashland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Patriot Glenn development, reviewing REZ23-1031 and ORD2023-14 materials. The commission will also receive a presentation on the FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvements Program. An action item will vote on moving the November meeting to Tuesday, November 12. Additional items include citizen input and reports from the Town Council and the Planning & Community Development Director.
- Public hearing on Patriot Glenn REZ23-1031 and ORD2023-14
- Presentation of FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvements Program
- Vote to change November meeting date to Tuesday, November 12
- Citizen input: Don Carter’s November Conditional Use Permit application for a duplex
- Town Council report (Ms. Barnhart) and Director’s August Management Report
Town Council Meeting
The Ashland Town Council will discuss several agenda items, including staff reports on the Carter Park Trail Project, the Town Hall parking lot project, and the purchase of replacement police cruisers. Council members will also consider updates to Chapter 2 and Chapter 4.1 of the Town Code and revisions to the Town Charter. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, proclamations, and reports from the mayor, council members, public works, and town manager.
- Purchase replacement police cruisers – staff report
- Carter Park Trail Project – staff report
- Town Hall additional parking lot project – staff report
- Updates to Chapter 2 of the Town Code – staff report
- Updates to Chapter 4.1 of the Town Code – staff report