Dumfries public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council adopted the FY2024 appropriation ordinance and the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan. Council also approved the FY24 fee schedule and appointed a new Town Treasurer.
- Appropriated $10,818,856 for Fiscal Year 2024 (6-0-0)
- Adopted FY24 Town Fee Schedule (6-0-0)
- Adopted FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0-0)
- Appointed Kiran Uppal as Town Treasurer (6-0-0)
- Adopted Resolution for Workers’ Compensation for Town Council members (6-0-0)
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
Town Council
The Council appointed a new Town Clerk and approved two resolutions regarding Market Street and a proffer condition amendment. The FY24 Proposed Fiscal Plan was presented, with a public hearing scheduled for May 16, 2023.
- Appointed Tangi Hill as Town Clerk (7-0-0)
- Adopted Resolution to Confirm the Prior Vacation and Deed There of Market Street (5-2-0)
- Adopted Resolution for Proffer Condition Amendment PCA2020-002 (5-2-0)
- Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
- Tabled Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Proclamation to May 16, 2023 (7-0-0)
Town Council - Special
The Town Council convened a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session regarding a personnel matter. The session focused on the consideration of a prospective candidate for the new Town Manager position.
- Adopted amended agenda (4-0-0)
- Convened closed session to discuss prospective Town Manager candidate (6-0-0)
- Concluded closed session and reconvened in open session (6-0)
Town Council
The Council appointed Tangela Innis as Town Manager with a start date of April 17, 2023. Council also adopted policy guidelines for naming and renaming town facilities, parks, and streets. Public hearings for the FY24 budget and fee schedule were scheduled for May 16, 2023.
- Appointed Tangela Innis as Town Manager (7-0-0)
- Adopted Naming and Renaming of Town Facilities, Parks, and Streets Policy Guidelines (7-0-0)
- Set May 16, 2023, as public hearing date for Town Fee Schedule, FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan, and FY24 appropriation of $10,818,536 (7-0-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from March 21 and March 28, 2023 (7-0-0)
- Adopted amended agenda (7-0-0)
Town Council
The Town Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget using ARPA funds. The council also made appointments to the Bull Run ASAP Policy Board and the 275th Charter Anniversary Committee.
- Approved Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in the Amount of $3,499,958.68 ARPA Funding (4-0-0)
- Appointed Councilman Brian Fields to the Bull Run Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Policy Board (4-0-0)
- Appointed nine members to the 275th Charter Anniversary Committee (4-0-0)
- Approved minutes for February 17-18, March 7, and March 14, 2023, with one revision to the March 14 minutes (4-0-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a budget amendment for an outdoor fitness court and a resolution supporting children's transportation to the Boys and Girls Club. Council also authorized a public hearing for ARPA funding and held a closed session regarding Town Manager candidates.
- Approved $240,000 budget amendment for Outdoor Fitness Court (6-0-0)
- Approved resolution to support restoration of transportation for children to the Boys and Girls Club and reconsideration of school zoning changes (6-0-0)
- Approved resolution to advertise a public hearing for $3,499,958.58 in ARPA funding (6-0-0)
- Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
- Approved amended agenda (6-0-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss prospective Town Manager candidates (6-0-0)
Town Council - Special
Council directed staff to proceed with a specific reuse and renovation plan for the Rescue Squad Building. The Council also approved planning and design for multiple improvements at Ginn Memorial Park and ordered amendments to a proposed naming policy.
- Approved Rescue Squad Building 'Option #2 Reuse+(SSS)' including renovations and exterior facelift (7-0-0)
- Directed staff to provide cost, timeline, and funding source for Rescue Squad Building project (7-0-0)
- Approved planning and design for Ginn Memorial Park improvements including a pavilion, grills, bleachers, and sports facility repairs (7-0-0)
- Prioritized installation of water fountains and cameras at Ginn Memorial Park for completion before summer 2023
- Directed Town Attorney to amend the naming policy to include street naming and specific voter petition requirements
Town Council
The Town Council approved the updated 2022 Prince William County Solid Waste Management Plan. Council also voted to participate in the 2023 National Fitness Campaign to install an outdoor fitness court, with a funding plan to be presented at a later date.
- Adopted the Updated 2022 Prince William County Solid Waste Management Plan (7-0-0)
- Approved participation in Outdoor Fitness Court for 2023 National Fitness Campaign (7-0-0)
- Approved amended agenda to include Closed Session (7-0-0)
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
- Convened Closed Session to discuss litigation (CCATT LLC v. Town of Dumfries) and a personnel matter (7-0-0)
Town Council
The Town Council appointed Eric Clark as Building Official and Nick Cicero as Zoning Administrator. The Council also established a 275th Anniversary Committee.
- Appointed Eric Clark as Building Official (6-0-0)
- Appointed Nick Cicero as Zoning Administrator (6-0-0)
- Adopted Resolution to Establish a 275th Anniversary Committee (6-0-0)
- Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a resolution to adopt Rules of Procedures for Town Council, including a bi-annual re-appointment for the Chair Pro Tem. Council members were appointed to three regional boards and the Chair Pro Tem position was filled.
- Adopted Resolution to Adopt Rules of Procedures for Town Council (5-0-0)
- Appointed Councilman Fields to the Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board (5-0-0)
- Appointed Councilman Brown to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (5-0-0)
- Appointed Councilwoman Miles to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Planning Coordinating Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
- Appointed Councilwoman Miles as the Chair Pro Tem (5-0-0)
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
Town Council
The Town Council appointed Jonet Prevost-White as Interim Town Manager and Monae Nickerson as Vice Mayor. Council also authorized a contract with Fahrenheit Advisors to search for a permanent Town Manager.
- Approved contract with Fahrenheit Advisors to search for Town Manager (7-0)
- Appointed Jonet Prevost-White as Interim Town Manager effective February 15, 2023 (7-0)
- Appointed Councilwoman Monae Nickerson as Vice Mayor (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 15, 2022 and December 6, 2022 (5-0-2)