Blacksburg, Virginia
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
July 14, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: June 23, 2026, July 7, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B.
Resolution 7-A-26: A Resolution Setting the Regular Meeting Dates for Blacksburg Town Council.
ACTION:
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 07, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Regular Meeting
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Planning Commission are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.
The public may address the Planning Commission during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak only at the podium.
State name and address.
Direct comments only to the Commission.
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes.
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period.
Please silence cell phones, show respect for all speakers, and allow all opinions to be expressed in a tolerant atmosphere.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- June 2, 2026
ACTION: Approve
June 2, 2026 Minutes
B.
CUP-26-2-General Office, Medical Office and Fine Arts Studio in R-5 Transitional Residential at 700 and 706 South Main Street and 105 Eakin Street SW.
ACTION: S
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Town Council Meeting
Town Council to consider writing off uncollectible receivables
The Town Council will meet to approve minutes and a resolution regarding uncollectible accounts. The body will also address appointments for various town boards and committees.
- Resolution 6-A-26: Writing off uncollectible water, sewer, refuse service, stormwater receivables, real estate taxes, and accounts receivable
- Appointments for Blacksburg Planning Commission
- Appointments for Board of Zoning Appeals
- Appointments for Corridor Advisory Committee
- Appointments for Historic or Design Review Board
financeappointmentszoningtaxes
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
June 23, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: June 2, 2026, June 9, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B.
Resolution 6-A-26: A Resolution Writing Off the Town’s Uncollectible Water, Sewer, Refuse Service and Stormwater Receivables; Real Estate Taxes; and Accounts Receivable.
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MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Jerry Ford, Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: Councilmember Lauren Colliver
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: June 2, 2026, June 9, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Resolution 6-A-26: A Resolution Writing Off the Town’s Uncollectible
Water, Sewer, Refuse Service and Stormwater Receivables; Real
Estate Taxes; and Accounts Receivable.
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Ford seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Ford, Goodhart,
Kassoff, Sutphin and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS – None.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
V. APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Sutphin presented the following reappointments and new
appointments for Council’s consideration:
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the proposed appointments. Councilmember
Ford seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Ford, Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin,
and Anderson voted yes. Campbell abstained. None voted no.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS – None.
Name Organization
Latanya Walker
Blacksburg Planning
Commis
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
June 09, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: May 19, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2026
Town Council Work Session Minutes - May 19, 2026
B.
2026
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MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: May 19, 2026 and May 26, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. 2026 Independence Day Fireworks Permit.
ACTION: Approval.
C. Ordinance 2115: An Ordinance Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a
Master Lease Agreement between the Town of Blacksburg and 414, LLC for the
Property Located at 414 North Main Street.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
July 14, 2026.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver, Ford,
Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin, and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance 2111: An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 25/26 Operating
Budget by Accepting and Appropriating $451,012 of Department of
Conservation and Recreation Community Preparedness Grant Funds to the
Stormwater Fund and Transferring $50,112 in Stormwater Capital Funds.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
1. Staff Presentation
Assistant Engineering Director Kafi Howard explained to Council th
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 02, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Regular Meeting
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Planning Commission are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street Blacksburg VA.
The public may address the Planning Commission during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium.
State name and address.
Direct comments only to the Commission.
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes.
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period.
Please silence cell phones, show respect for all speakers, and allow all opinions to be expressed in a tolerant atmosphere.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- April 7, 2026.
(There was no Planning Commission meeting in May 2026.)
ACTION: Approve
April 7, 2026 Minutes
B.
CUP-26-1-Financial Institution with a Drive-Through Window at 1800 Prices Fork Road.
ACTION: Schedule public hear
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Britt; Tim Colley; Jerry Ford, Jr.; Mel Jones.
Blaine Keesee; Susanna Rinehart
Andrew Warren, Planning and Building Director
Absent: Michael Ermann, Latanya Walker
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- March 3,
2026 ACTION: Approved.
B. CUP-26-1-Financial Institution with a Drive-Through Window at 1800 Prices Fork
Road. ACTION: Schedule public hearing for July 7, 2026.
Jerry Ford, Jr. moved to approve the Consent
Agenda. Tim Colley seconded the motion.
There was no discussion from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve passed 6-0. All Planning Commissioners present voted yes.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
V. CITIZEN COMMENT
None.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Zoning Ordinance Review Committee.
Jerry Ford stated that the committee has not met.
B. Historic or Design Review Board.
Michael Ermann was not in attendance to give a report.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
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C. Montgomery County Planning Commission. No report.
C. Additional items from the Planning Commission. None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Chair’s Report.
Chair Jones stated that this meeting is the last public meeting for Tim Colley who is
stepping down from service to the Commission. She expressed her gratitude to Mr. Colley
for his service and dedica
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Tue May 26, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: May 12, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2026
B.
Resolution 5-C-26: A Resolution Transferring $105,000 Between CIP Fund Projects.
ACTION: Approval.
Resolution 5-C-26
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Jerry Ford, Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: Councilmember Lauren Colliver
At this time, Mayor Sutphin read and presented the National Gun Violence Awareness
Proclamation to the Moms Demand Action group (approximately 6:32 p.m.).
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: May 12, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Resolution 5-C-26: A Resolution Transferring $105,000 Between CIP
Fund Projects.
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Ford seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Ford, Goodhart,
Kassoff, Sutphin and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Detrick Linde of 504 Allegany Street voiced concerns about a property near his
home and the small-lot development zoning. He expressed concern that, now
that the Town permits by-right development on smaller lots, the property could
potentially be developed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS – None.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
VII. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS – None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Mayor
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Tue May 12, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
RECOGNITION
Blacksburg Police Department Promotion Ceremony.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026 & April 28, 2026.
ACTION: Ap
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STATEMENT OF COMPLETE DISQUALIFICATION
Michael Sutphin
Declaration of Interest with respect to transactions in which members of the Town
Council may not participate in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3115 (F)
This declaration is made with respect to those transactions in which a member of the
Town Council may not participate at all, by virtue of law or by reason of his or her
choice.
"The Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act requires that
I make disclosure, to be recorded in Town records, in any case in which I am forbidden to
participate. Therefore, I make the following disclosure:
1. The transaction involved is:
Approval of FY 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME
Programs (vote scheduled for May 12, 2026).
2. My personal interest affected by this transaction is as follows:*
My personal interest (employment) in Community Housing Partners,
which receives HUD funding. This funding is part of the Annual
Plan.
CHP Headquarters
448 Depot Street NE
Christiansburg, Virginia USA 24073
I affirmatively state that I will not vote or in any manner act on behalf of the Town
Council regarding this approval. It is my understanding that this item will be removed
from Consent Agenda on May 12, 2026, and voted on separately; I will then abstain from
voting on this item."
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Town Council Member/”
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When applicable, this form must be used verbally at meetings of the Town Council, and
the substance included by the Clerk i
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
April 28, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: April 7, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
Town Council Work Session Minutes - April 7, 2026
B.
Resolution 4-B-26: A Resolution of the Town Council of Blacksburg, Virginia Approving the Town’s Participation in the Proposed Combined Settlement Agreement
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver,
Jerry Ford, Jr., Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
At this time, Mayor Sutphin read and presented a National Travel and Tourism Proclamation to
staff from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism (approximately
6:31 p.m.).
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: April 7, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Resolution 4-B-26: A Resolution of the Town Council of Blacksburg,
Virginia Approving the Town’s Participation in the Proposed Combined
Settlement Agreement Resolving Opioid-Related Claims Against
Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M
Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc; Morris and
Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and
United Natural Foods, Inc. (Including its Subsidiaries Supervalu and
Advantage Logistics) (Collectively Referred to as the Six Remnant
Defendants), and Directing the Town Attorney to Execute the Documents
Necessary to Effectuate the Town’s Participation in the Settlement.
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Campbell,
Colliver, Ford, Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin and Anderso
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: March 17, 2026 and March 24, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
Town Council Work Session Minutes - March 17, 2026
Town Council Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2026
B.
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At this time, Mayor Sutphin read the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation
aloud and noted his recent Arbor Day Proclamation as well (approximately 6:31 p.m.)
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: March 17, 2026 and March 24, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Purchase of 305 Ardmore Street Property.
ACTION: Authorize Town Manager to sign Purchase Agreement.
C. EXP-26-1: Special Exception Request for Parking at 1315 Rugby Lane.
ACTION: Schedule Public Hearing for May 12, 2026.
D. Ordinance 2085: An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by Amending
Sections 2103 and 5120, Repealing the Existing Text of Article III, Division 24,
and Adopting New Sections 3240, 3241, 3242, 3243, 3244, 3245, 3246, 3248,
3249, 3250, 3251, 3252, 3253, 3254, 3255, 3256, 3257 and 3258 regarding the
Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District Regulations.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
May 12, 2026.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colliver
seconded; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver, Ford,
Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin, and Anderson voted y
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 07, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Regular Meeting
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Planning Commission are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.
The public may address the Planning Commission during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium.
State name and address.
Direct comments only to the Commission.
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes.
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period.
Please silence cell phones, show respect for all speakers, and allow all opinions to be expressed in a tolerant atmosphere.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- March 3, 2026
ACTION: Approve
March 3, 2026 PC Minutes
IV.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
EXP-26-1-Special Exception Request for parking in front of the front building line f
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Britt; Tim Colley; Michael Ermann; Jerry Ford, Jr.; Mel Jones.
Blaine Keesee; Susanna Rinehart; Latanya
Walker Andrew Warren, Planning and Building
Director Kasey Thomsen, Planning Technician
Absent: None
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- March 3,
2026 ACTION: Approved.
Jerry Ford, Jr. moved to approve the Consent
Agenda. Latanya Walker seconded the motion.
There was no discussion from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve passed 8-0. All Planning Commissioners present voted yes.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
A. EXP-26-1-Special Exception Request for parking in front of the front building line for
Rugby Lane Hotel at 1315 Rugby Lane.
a. Staff presentation-Caroline Collins
Collins stated that this is a request for a special exception to Section 4528.2(1) of
the Use and Design Standards to allow parking in front of the building line for a
proposed by-right hotel use in the General Commercial zoning district at 1315
Rugby Lane. The parcel is a flag lot with frontage on Country Club Drive. The
proposed hotel building will front on Rugby Lane so an exception to parking in
front of the front building line is required. A total of 17 parking spaces of the total
102 parking spaces is proposed to be in front of the building line. There will be no
access to the building from Country Club Drive with all vehicle and pedes
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Town Council Meeting
Town Council to consider zoning for retail marijuana, tobacco, and hemp
The Town Council will review proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding the retail sale of marijuana, tobacco, and hemp products. The body will also consider a staff position reclassification and a regional commission appointment.
- Resolution 3-C-26: Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments for retail sales of marijuana, tobacco, and hemp products
- Resolution 3-D-26: Reclassification of Code Inspector to Code Compliance Coordinator
- Appointment of Michael Harvey to NRV Regional Commission (term ending June 30, 2027)
- Citizen comments on FY2027 Agency Funding Requests
zoningmarijuanapersonnelbudgetappointments
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 24, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
Speak at the podium
State name and address
Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: March 3, 2026, March 10, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
Town Council Work Session Minutes - March 3, 2026
Town Council Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026
B.
Resolution 3-C-26: A Resolution Referring to the Planning Commission Proposed Amen
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver,
Jerry Ford, Jr., Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: March 3, 2026, March 10, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Resolution 3-C-26: A Resolution Referring to the Planning Commission
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Retail Sales
of Marijuana, as well as Tobacco and Hemp Products.
ACTION: Approval.
C. Resolution 3-D-26: A Resolution to Authorize the Reclassification of the
Code Inspector as a Code Compliance Coordinator Position in the
Approved Pay Plan.
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver,
Ford, Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS
A. FY2027 Agency Funding Requests.
Susan Hansen spoke on behalf of the Blacksburg Master Chorale to
request support of the organization’s funding request.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 24, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Wendy Baldwin, representative of Imagination Library, addressed Council
to explain the various services that the library provides and requested
support for
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person, watch it live on Comcast Channel 2, or stream it live on www.blacksburg.gov/tcmeetings or YouTube . Citizens who wish to contact Town Council before or after the meeting may email [email protected].
Regular meetings of the Blacksburg Town Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.
Citizens may address Town Council during specified times on the agenda and are requested to adhere to the following:
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Direct comments only to Town Council
Please limit speaking time to a maximum of three minutes
Speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period
I.
ROLL CALL
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Town Council Minutes: February 12, 2026, February 17, 2026 and
February 24, 2026.
ACTION: Approval
B.
Ordinance 2113: An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia for the Fi
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At this time, Mayor Sutphin read a Women’s History Month Proclamation (approximately 6:31 p.m.).
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: February 12, 2026, February 17, 2026 and
February 24, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Ordinance 2113: An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for the Town of Blacksburg,
Virginia for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027;
Adopting the Real Estate Tax Rate; and Appropriating Funds for the Fiscal Year.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
April 14, 2026.
C. Ordinance 2114: An Ordinance Amending Blacksburg Town Code Sections 18-
400, 20-206, and 24-602 to Increase Fees for Water and Sewer Services and
Solid Waste and Recycling Fees.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
April 14, 2026.
D. Town Council Strategic Goals
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colliver
seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver, Ford, Goodhart, Kassoff,
Sutphin, and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building,
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Britt; Tim Colley; Michael Ermann; Jerry Ford Jr; Mel Jones.
Blaine Keesee; Susanna Rinehart; Latanya
Walker Andrew Warren, Planning and Building
Director Kasey Thomsen, Planning Technician
Absent: None
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- February 3,
2026 ACTION: Approved.
B. Planning Commission 2025 Annual
Report ACTION: Approved
C. ORD #2085-Proposed Flood Plain Overlay District
Revisions ACTION: Scheduled public hearing for April 7,
2026.
D. EXP-26-1-Special Exception Request for parking in front of the front building line for
Rugby Lane Hotel at 1315 Rugby Lane.
ACTION: Scheduled public hearing for April 7, 2026.
Jerry Ford Jr. moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Latanya Walker seconded the motion.
There was no discussion from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve passed 8-0. All Planning Commissioners present voted yes.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING-None.
V. CITIZEN COMMENT
None.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
A. Zoning Ordinance Review
Committee. The committee has not
met.
B. Historic or Design Review Board.
Michael Ermann stated there was nothing to report.
C. Montgomery County Planning Commission.
Jerry Ford Jr. gave a report that Montgomery County Planning Commission discussed a
short
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver,
Jerry Ford, Jr., Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: January 27, 2026, February 3, 2026, and
February 10, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Blacksburg Museum
and
Cultural Foundation and Virginia Tech Foundation.
ACTION: Approval.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver,
Ford, Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS – None.
V. APPOINTMENT
Appointment of Matthew Hanratty to New River Valley Housing Fund Board with
a term expiring June 30, 2027.
Mayor Sutphin presented the proposed appointment for Council’s consideration.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the appointment. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Colliver, Ford,
Goodhart, Kassoff, Sutphin, Anderson and Campbell voted yes. None voted no.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS – None.
VIII. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vic
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford Jr.,
Joel Goodhart, Andrew Kassoff
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At this time, Mayor Sutphin read and presented a Black History Month Proclamation to staff and
students from the Black Cultural Center of Virginia Tech (approximately 6:31 p.m.).
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: January 13, 2026 and January 20, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Contract Amendment for Program Management / Owner Representative
Professional Services Related to the Transit Center.
ACTION: Approval.
C. Ordinance 2110: An Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Gigabeam
Networks LLC and Its Affiliates for the Construction, Maintenance and
Operation of a Fiber Optic Network.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
March 10, 2026.
D. Ordinance 2112: An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of the Bennett
House Property at 303 Wilson Street.
ACTION: Introduce Ordinance and Schedule Public Hearing for
March 10, 2026.
E. CUP-25-7: Educational Facilities-College/University in R & D Research and
Development.
ACTION: Schedule Public Hearing for March 10, 2026.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
F. Resolution 2-A-26: A Resolution Referri
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Britt; Jerry Ford Jr; Mel Jones.
Blaine Keesee; Susanna Rinehart; Latanya Walker
Andrew Warren, Planning and Building Director
Nicholas Baker, Planner II
Kasey Thomsen, Planning Technician
Absent: Michael Ermann; Tim Colley
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- January 6, 2026
ACTION: Approved.
Jerry Ford Jr. moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Susanna Rinehart seconded the motion.
There was no discussion from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve passed 6-0. All Planning Commissioners present voted yes.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CUP-25-7-Request for Educational Facilities-College and University Use in RD-Research and
Development at 1701 Kraft Drive.
a. Staff presentation-Nicholas Baker
Nick Baker stated that this is a request from an existing College/University Use to
expand the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to occupy
a vacant building at 1701 Kraft Drive. Uses will include lecture halls, laboratories,
offices and classrooms. The applicant is proposing an additional 2-story addition
for future use. There will be a walking path connection to the adjacent VUE
Apartments. The applicant will add new pedestrian and bicycle accommodations to
comply with the Paths to the Future Land Use Series Map D. The applicant is
requesting a modification to Zoning Ordinance Section 5310(i) to
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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I. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Vice Mayor Susan Anderson
Councilmembers: Darryl Campbell, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford, Jr.
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: January 6, 2026.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Blacksburg Fire Officers and Blacksburg Rescue Squad Officers for 2026.
ACTION: Confirmation.
Vice Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Colliver seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Campbell, Colliver,
Ford, Sutphin and Anderson voted yes. None voted no.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Elaine Jenkins of 202 Mateer Circle voiced her disappointment with the Council
selections for interim appointments. She asked that Rick Johnson be appointed.
Steve Gillespie of 201 Fairfax Road felt that the procedure to select the new
appointments was legal and sound. Gillespie was happy with the appointees
that were selected.
Pete Macedo of 502 Lee Street was disappointed with the timing of the
appointee selection. He compared the process to the Town of Christiansburg
process.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 27, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
A. Resolution 1-E-26: A Resolution Adopting the Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Year 2027 Through Fiscal Year 2031.
(Public Hearing held January 13
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Town Council Meeting
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I. CEREMONIAL ADMINISTRATION OATHS OF OFFICE
Town Clerk Lorraine Spaulding provided a ceremonial administration of the
Oaths of Office to Susan Anderson, Darryl Campbell and Lauren Colliver, elected
members of the Blacksburg Town Council. Spaulding also administered a
ceremonial Oath of Office to Michael Sutphin who was elected the Mayor of the
Town of Blacksburg.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Michael Sutphin
Councilmembers: Susan Anderson, Darryl Campbell, Lauren
Colliver,
Jerry Ford, Jr.
Marc Verniel, Town Manager
Lawrence S. Spencer, Town Attorney
Lorraine S. Spaulding, Town Clerk
Absent: None
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Councilmember Ford moved to elect Susan Anderson as Vice Mayor since
Anderson received the highest number of votes in the November Town Council
election. Councilmember Colliver seconded; motion passed on a roll call vote.
Campbell, Colliver, Ford and Sutphin voted yes. None voted no. Anderson
abstained.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Town Council Minutes: December 2, 2025; December 9, 2025.
ACTION: Approval.
B. Farmers Market License Renewal.
ACTION: Authorize Town Manager to sign license renewal.
C. Resolution 1-B-26: A Resolution Authorizing a Petition for Writ of Special
Election.
ACTION: Adoption.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2026
Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St.
D. Resolution 1-C-26: A Resolution Setting Forth the Town of Blacksburg’s
2026 L
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Britt; Tim Colley; Jerry Ford Jr; Mel Jones.
Blaine Keesee; Susanna Rinehart; Latanya
Walker Andrew Warren, Planning and Building
Director Paul Patterson, Zoning Administrator
Kasey Thomsen, Planning
Technician Absent: Andy Kassoff; Michael
Ermann
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes- December 2,
2025 ACTION: Approved.
B. CUP-25-7-Request for Educational Facilities-College and University in RD-Research
and Development at 1701 Kraft Drive.
ACTION: Scheduled public hearing for February 3, 2026.
Jerry Ford Jr. moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Tim Colley seconded the motion.
There was no discussion from the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve passed 7-0. All Planning Commissioners present voted yes.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CUP-25-5-General Office Use in OTR-Old Town Residential at 207 W. Roanoke Street.
a. Staff presentation-Paul Patterson.
Patterson stated that the property is currently vacant and received an approved
Special Use Permit (SUP) in 1980 for Virginia Tech Faculty and Administrative
Offices. The owner, John Skelton, is requesting to amend the SUP to allow
General Office use. Patterson stated that site plan conditions from the 1980 site
plan will need to be completed as a condition of this new request. Items include
missing
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 2026
Blacksb
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