Dumfries public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to hear a presentation on Main Street development from Audeo Partners and a presentation on Prince William County Schools specialty programs. The council will also issue proclamations and community service awards, approve minutes, and hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition for a public purpose.

• Main Street Development presentation by Audeo Partners
• PWCS Specialty Programs presentation by Lynmara Colon
• Proclamation for World AIDS Day and HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
• Community Service Awards to Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Nathaniel Key, and Tedd Dorlouis
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition (Va. Code §2.2-3711.A.3)

The Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and presented several community service awards and proclamations. The Council failed to adopt the November 1, 2022, meeting minutes. A closed session was held to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose.

• Adopted the agenda (6-0-0)
• Approval of November 1, 2022 minutes failed (3-0-3)
• Convened Closed Session to discuss real property acquisition (6-0-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit (CUP2022-002) for a childcare center at 17606 Main Street, Suites 201 and 202. The agenda also includes proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, approval of prior minutes, and a town manager's report. The main action item is the CUP decision.

• Public hearing on CUP2022-002 for Les Souliers Du Shores childcare center at 17606 Main Street, Suites 201 and 202
• Proclamation declaring November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday
• Proclamation recognizing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's centennial and declaring November 12 as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Town Manager's report on FY23 goals including tax collection and police response times

The Town Council approved a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 17606 Main Street. The council also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-002 for Les Souliers Du Shores childcare center at 17606 Main Street, Suites 201 and 202 (4-0-0)
• Adopted the agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Sentara Medical Group for office space at 17739 Main Street. The council will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a conditional use permit application for Les Souliers Du Shores at 17606 Main Street. The agenda includes a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and approval of the October 18, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to authorize lease of town-owned office space at 17739 Main Street to Sentara Medical Group
• Lease terms: 2-year term starting January 1, 2023, with base rent of $23.75/sq ft (approx. $4,552.08/month) and 3% annual escalation
• Resolution to schedule public hearing for CUP2022-002, Les Souliers Du Shores, at 17606 Main Street, for November 15, 2022
• Proclamation recognizing November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 Town Council meeting

The Town Council approved an ordinance to lease town real estate at 17739 Main Street. Additionally, the Council scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit regarding Les Souliers Du Shores.

• Approved Ordinance to Authorize Lease of Town Real Estate at 17739 Main Street (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution to schedule public hearing for CUP2022-002, Les Souliers Du Shores at 17606 Main Street for November 15, 2022 (6-0-0)
• Approved the agenda with an amendment to add a proclamation (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting (4-0-1)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP2022-001) submitted by Colonial Downs, LLC for The Rose development, which includes 53 signs, some electronic. The council will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for November 2, 2022, to authorize leasing town real estate at 17739 Main Street. Additionally, the council will receive the first quarter financial report and the town manager's report.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance to approve CSP2022-001 for The Rose, a 53-sign plan including 7 electronic display signs
• Resolution to schedule public hearing on November 2, 2022, for lease of town real estate at 17739 Main Street
• First Quarter Financial Report by Finance Director Kimberly Goodwin
• Town Manager's Report with updates on police, public works, and planning goals

The Town Council approved Ordinance CSP2022-001 as submitted by Colonial Downs, LLC. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting was procedural.

• Approved CSP2022-001 ordinance for Colonial Downs, LLC

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of ZTA2022-001, a zoning text amendment that would add definitions, approval processes, and regulations for Comprehensive Sign Plans to the town's zoning ordinance, primarily affecting the Planned Mixed-Use District (PMUD). The amendment also includes new rules for electronic display signs, such as brightness limits and static message requirements. The council will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a specific Comprehensive Sign Plan application (CSP2022-001) on October 18, 2022.

• Public hearing and vote on ZTA2022-001 to amend Chapter 70, Sections 70-1, 70-14(j), and 70-535.15
• New definition of Comprehensive Sign Plan and approval process via conditional use permit
• Electronic display sign rules: static messages, 5-second minimum display, auto-dim at sunset to 40-100 nits, black screen on malfunction
• Resolution to schedule public hearing for CSP2022-001 on October 18, 2022
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The council voted 6-0 to approve ZTA2022-001, amending the zoning ordinance to add definitions, approval processes, and regulations for a Comprehensive Sign Plan. It also initiated a resolution to schedule a public hearing for CSP2022-001 on October 18, 2022.

• Approved ZTA2022-001 to amend Chapter 70, Sections 70-1, 70-14(j), and 70-535.(15) regarding Comprehensive Sign Plan definitions and regulations (6-0).
• Initiated a resolution to schedule a public hearing for CSP2022-001 on October 18, 2022 (6-0).

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider adopting formal financial policy guidelines, which would set reserve levels and debt policies. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (ZTA2022-001) to add comprehensive sign plan regulations, with a proposed continuation to October 5, 2022. The agenda includes a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution to adopt financial policy guidelines, including a $3.5 million or 50% of General Fund revenues unassigned fund balance target
• Public hearing for ZTA2022-001, a zoning text amendment for comprehensive sign plans, proposed to continue to October 5, 2022
• Proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting
• Town Manager's report on performance goals (e.g., 98% real estate tax collection, 14-day zoning review time)

The Dumfries Town Council voted 6-0 to continue the public hearing for ZTA2022-001 to October 5, 2022. The council also approved the September 6 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda with a motion to move a proclamation to an action item. Mayor Wood presented a proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month to Delegate Elizabeth Guzman.

• Approved the September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0).
• Adopted the agenda, moving the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation to an action item (6-0).
• Continued the public hearing for ZTA2022-001 to October 5, 2022 (6-0).

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a zoning text amendment (ZTA2022-001) that would add a comprehensive sign plan to the zoning ordinance. The council will also hear presentations on VRE's Fare-Free September and Hireground's career education program, and consider a proclamation on reproductive rights.

• Resolution to schedule public hearing for ZTA2022-001 on September 20, 2022, to add comprehensive sign plan regulations to zoning ordinance
• Proclamation affirming opposition to restrictions on reproductive choice
• Presentation on VRE Fare-Free September
• Presentation on Hireground's career education assistance program

The Dumfries Town Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution scheduling a public hearing for ZTA2022-001 on September 20, 2022. The meeting also included a proclamation protecting human reproductive rights and presentations from VRE, Hireground, and NVRC. Minutes from the August 5 meeting were approved 4-0-2.

• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing for ZTA2022-001 on September 20, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2022 meeting (4-0-2, with Brown and Neville abstaining)
• Adopted agenda as presented (6-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to hear a presentation from Comcast about the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers eligible households up to $30/month off internet service, and a fourth-quarter financial update from the Finance Director. The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring Steven Liga and approval of the July 5, 2022 minutes.

• Proclamation recognizing Steven Liga for service to ACTS and the community
• Comcast presentation on Affordable Connectivity Program (up to $30/month credit)
• Fourth Quarter Financial Update by Finance Director Kimberly Goodwin
• Approval of July 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The Dumfries Town Council held a brief procedural meeting on August 3, 2022, with four members present. They adopted the agenda as presented, approved the minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting, and presented a proclamation to Steven G. Liga of ACTS. No substantive decisions or policy actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Presented proclamation to Steven G. Liga, ACTS Executive Director

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is holding a public hearing to consider an ordinance authorizing a local firearm buyback program. The program would be administered by the Police Department and funded with non-Town funding, with the Town Manager authorized to execute a contract with a partnering entity. The council will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting, and hear citizen comments.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing local firearm buyback program
• Ordinance would allow police to accept firearms, with destruction or sale to licensed dealers
• Program to be funded with non-Town funding
• Town Manager authorized to execute contract with partnering entity
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting

The minutes list only agenda items (call to order, prayer, pledge, agenda adoption, minutes approval, citizen comment, council comments, action items, public hearings, introductions, adjournment, closed session) with no details on outcomes, votes, or discussion. No substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 21, 2022, with a main item being the introduction of an ordinance to authorize a local firearm buyback program. The ordinance, co-sponsored by Vice Mayor Nickerson and Councilwoman Miles, would allow the Police Department to administer a buyback program funded by non-Town sources, with a public hearing scheduled for July 5, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 7 meeting, a Town Manager's report, and a citizen comment period.

• Introduction of ordinance authorizing local firearm buyback program (public hearing July 5, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022 Town Council meeting
• Town Manager's report for June 2022, including performance metrics
• Citizen comment period

The Dumfries Town Council held a routine meeting on June 21, 2022, adopting the agenda and approving the June 7 minutes unanimously. The only substantive action was scheduling a public hearing for July 5, 2022, to consider an ordinance authorizing a local firearm buyback program. No other decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 5, 2022 on firearm buyback ordinance (7-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider adopting several proclamations recognizing Pride Month, Juneteenth, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and the Friends of the Dumfries Slave Cemetery. The agenda also includes approval of the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes and a citizen comment period. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
• Proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on June 19, 2022
• Proclamation declaring June 3, 2022 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Proclamation recognizing the Friends of the Dumfries Slave Cemetery
• Approval of May 17, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes

The Dumfries Town Council held a routine meeting on June 7, 2022, adopting the agenda with a modification to a proclamation, approving the minutes from the May 17 meeting, and presenting several proclamations. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely ceremonial and procedural.

• Adopted agenda with removal of Item V.D. and amendment to Item V.C. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider an ordinance authorizing the town manager to execute a lease for town-owned property at 17739 Main Street. The agenda also includes proclamations, a third-quarter financial update, a property use plan for 3800 Graham Park Road, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance authorizing town manager to execute lease for town-owned property at 17739 Main Street
• Proclamation recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Month
• Proclamation recognizing Dumfries as a Stroke Smart Town
• 3rd Quarter Financial Update
• Property Use Plan for 3800 Graham Park Road

The Dumfries Town Council approved an ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement for town-owned property at 17739 Main Street. The vote was unanimous (6-0). The council also adopted the meeting agenda with an addition, approved the May 3, 2022 minutes (5-0-1), and received reports on the 3rd quarter financial update and a property use plan for 3800 Graham Park Road.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Mayor and Council Comments after Citizen Comment Period (6-0)
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Wood abstained)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing Town Manager to execute lease agreement for 17739 Main Street (6-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is holding a public hearing and considering several action items, including an ordinance to appropriate $7,200,698 for the FY2023 budget, a resolution to abate the first half of 2022 real estate taxes, an ordinance to adopt the town fee schedule, and a resolution to adopt the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend the town code to allow for real estate tax abatement. These items were introduced at the April 5 meeting and are now up for final approval.

• Appropriation of $7,200,698 for FY2023 operating budget
• Resolution to abate first half 2022 real estate tax billing (approx. $300,000 revenue reduction)
• Ordinance to adopt town fee schedule effective July 1, 2022
• Resolution to adopt FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance to amend Town Code Chapter 58 to allow real estate tax abatement

The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance appropriating $7,200,698 for Fiscal Year 2023, adopted the town fee schedule, and approved the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan, all effective July 1, 2022. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the town code to allow for abatement of real estate taxes and a resolution approving abatement of the first half 2022 real estate tax billing. Both actions passed 7-0.

• Adopted ordinance appropriating $7,200,698 for FY2023 (7-0)
• Adopted town fee schedule (7-0)
• Adopted FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance to allow abatement of real estate taxes (7-0)
• Approved resolution for abatement of first half 2022 real estate tax billing (7-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa, a public hearing item. The agenda also includes a presentation from Retail Strategies Group and the Town Manager's report, along with routine approval of minutes and citizen comment.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-002 for Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa
• Retail Strategies Group presentation
• Town Manager's report by Keith Rogers, Jr.
• Approval of March 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Dumfries Town Council held a public hearing and voted 5-1 to approve a conditional use permit (CUP2022-002) for Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa. The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes, plus reports from Retail Strategies Group and the Town Manager. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit CUP2022-002 for Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa (5-1)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved March 1, 2022 council meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several items for public hearing on April 26, including the Fiscal Year 2023 budget appropriation of $7,200,698 and new real estate tax abatement ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY23 Fiscal Plan and an update on regional mental health reports.

• Ordinance to appropriate $7,200,698 for Fiscal Year 2023
• Resolution for real estate tax abatement ordinance
• Ordinance to amend Town Code regarding real estate tax abatement
• Resolution to approve First Half 2022 Real Estate Tax billing abatement
• Resolution to adopt FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan

The Dumfries Town Council voted 6-0 to hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022, to consider several items, including an ordinance to allow abatement of real estate taxes, a resolution to approve abatement of first half 2022 real estate tax billing, an ordinance to appropriate $7,200,698 for FY23, an ordinance to adopt the town fee schedule, and a resolution to adopt the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan. No substantive decisions were made on these items; they were only introduced for the hearing. The council also adopted the agenda and approved the minutes of the March 15, 2022 meeting, both by 6-0 votes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 26, 2022 on tax abatement, FY23 budget, fee schedule, and CIP (6-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is meeting to consider two public hearings: a conditional use application from Rising Stars Daycare, LLC and a proffer condition amendment from Townsquare at Dumfries, LLC. The council will also vote on a resolution amending its rules of procedure and introduce a resolution to advertise a future public hearing for a pet spa conditional use application. Additionally, the council will enter closed session for the town manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Application CUP2021-001, Rising Stars Daycare, LLC
• Public hearing: Proffer Condition Amendment PCA2016-001, Townsquare at Dumfries, LLC
• Resolution amending Town Council Rules of Procedure Section 3-3
• Resolution to advertise public hearing for CUP2022-001, Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa (March 15, 2022)
• Closed session: Town manager annual performance evaluation

The Dumfries Town Council approved a conditional use permit for Rising Stars Daycare, amended a proffer condition for Townsquare at Dumfries, and raised Town Manager Rogers' salary to $167,800 after closed session. All votes were 7-0. The council also authorized advertising a public hearing for a pet spa CUP and made editorial corrections to a letter on the Washington National Stadium project.

• Approved CUP2021-001 for Rising Stars Daycare (7-0)
• Approved PCA2016-001 proffer amendment for Townsquare at Dumfries (7-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Council Rules of Procedure Section 3-3 (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to make editorial corrections to stadium project letter (7-0)
• Authorized advertising public hearing for CUP2022-001 Pooch Purrfect Pet Spa (7-0)
• Increased Town Manager Rogers' salary to $167,800 (7-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will review options for revising rules regarding remote attendance at council meetings. The Council will also consider a motion directing the Town Manager to develop a plan for a multi-use building on former rescue squad property.

• Motion for a multi-use building plan including a youth STEAM center, senior area, and farmers' market
• Review of rules for remote participation in Council meetings
• Proclamation recognizing Black History Month
• Closed session regarding the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation
• Updates from the Boys & Girls Club and Historic Dumfries

The Dumfries Town Council voted 7-0 to direct the Town Manager to develop a plan for a multi-use building on the former rescue squad property, with the plan to be presented at the May 2022 meeting. The Council also directed the Town Attorney to revise Section 3.3 of the Council Rules of Procedure regarding remote attendance and prepare a resolution for the February 15, 2022 meeting. The Council held a closed session for the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Town Manager to develop plan for multi-use building at former rescue squad property (7-0)
• Directed Town Attorney to revise Section 3.3 of Council Rules of Procedure on remote attendance
• Convened closed session for Town Manager's annual performance evaluation (7-0)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 1, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)