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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: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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. ACTION:&nb [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 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. 2 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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. ____________________________ Mayor ____ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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." pate: 2/11/46 Wyn) Town Council Member/” * KOR ROK When applicable, this form must be used verbally at meetings of the Town Council, and the substance included by the Clerk i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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: 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: 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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