Dumfries public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on amendments to the Town Code regarding certain traffic fines, and will consider resolutions to authorize public hearings on hiring a private collection attorney for delinquent accounts and on a comprehensive sign plan for a proposed Wawa convenience store with gas at 3600 Pointe Center Court. The council will also consider rescheduling the January 2, 2024 meeting to January 9, and a 4th amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement. Several proclamations and awards are scheduled, including recognizing the Christmas parade grand marshal and a community service award.

• Public hearing on amendments to Town Code regarding certain traffic fines (Secs. 62-95 and 62-96)
• Resolution authorizing public hearing on private collection attorney for delinquent accounts (hearing Jan 9, 2024)
• Resolution authorizing public hearing on comprehensive sign plan for proposed Wawa at 3600 Pointe Center Court (hearing Jan 9, 2024)
• Consideration of 4th amendment to Town Manager's employment agreement
• Proclamation recognizing Willie J. Toney as 49th Annual Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

The Town Council approved a settlement payment to CCT-4 LLC and adopted an ordinance amending traffic fees. The Council also scheduled public hearings for January 9 regarding delinquent account collections and a Wawa convenience store sign plan.

• Approved $51,000 settlement of claims for CCT-4 LLC (7-0-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Town Code regarding certain traffic fees (7-0-0)
• Approved 4th Amendment to Town Manager’s Employment Agreement (6-1-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Jan 9 to employ private collection attorney for delinquent accounts (7-0-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Jan 9 regarding Wawa sign plan at 3600 Pointe Center Court (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled Jan 2 and Jan 16 meetings to Jan 9 and Jan 23 (7-0-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearings on amending zoning text for nonconforming signs and highway realignment, naming the rescue building, and requiring criminal background checks. They will also consider scheduling a public hearing for a conditional use permit for a convenience store with gas and EV charging at 3600 Pointe Center Court, and adopt a declaration of local emergency. The meeting includes proclamations and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing to amend zoning text for nonconforming signs and highway realignment to comply with Code of Virginia §33.2-1230
• Public hearing to adopt resolution naming the rescue building
• Public hearing to amend town code requiring criminal background checks
• Resolution to schedule public hearing for CUP23-002 for convenience store with gas, wine/beer, food service, and EV charging at 3600 Pointe Center Court
• Ordinance to consider comprehensive sign plan in B-1 zoning district

The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved amendments to the Zoning Text Ordinance regarding nonconforming signs and highway realignment. They also adopted a resolution naming the Rescue Building the Clyde N. Washington, Jr. Community and Recreation Center and passed an ordinance requiring criminal background checks. Additionally, the Council appointed Sandra Robinson as Town Attorney and increased the Town Manager's salary by $5,000.

• Amended Zoning Text Ordinance for nonconforming signs and highway realignment (7-0)
• Named Rescue Building the Clyde N. Washington, Jr. Community and Recreation Center (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring criminal background checks (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP23-002 convenience store at 3600 Pointe Center Court (7-0)
• Initiated consideration of zoning amendment for comprehensive sign plans in B-1 district (7-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance extending procedures for flood and storm impacts (7-0)
• Appointed Sandra Robinson as Town Attorney (7-0)
• Increased Town Manager Tangela Innis's annual salary by $5,000 (7-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearings on issuing bond anticipation notes, a conditional use permit for a convenience store with gas and EV charging, and zoning text amendments for signs and temporary uses. The meeting also includes presentations on the Boys & Girls Club, financial reports, and new police officers.

• Public hearing on $5.25M tax-exempt and $1.375M taxable bond anticipation notes
• Conditional use application CUP23-002 for convenience store with gas, wine/beer, food, EV charging at 3600 Pointe Center Court
• Zoning text amendment for comprehensive sign plan in B-1 district
• Zoning text amendment for temporary use regulations
• Proclamations for Breast Cancer, Cybersecurity, and Community Clean-Up Awareness Months

The Town Council authorized a conditional use permit for a convenience store at 3600 Pointe Center Court and adopted the Town's Strategic Plan. Council also approved bond anticipation notes and zoning text amendments for B-1 district sign regulations.

• Authorized General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes Series 2023A (max 5.35%) and Series 2023B (max 6.75%) (7-0-0)
• Approved CUP23-002 for a convenience store with gasoline, wine, beer, food service, and EV charging at 3600 Pointe Center Court (7-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendments to Secs. 70-1, 70-14 and a new section for B-1 Zoning District sign regulations (7-0-0)
• Rejected ordinance for text amendment to Town Code Section 70-22 regarding temporary use, except for number of employees (5-1-0)
• Adopted the Town of Dumfries Strategic Plan (7-0-0)
• Approved October 3, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Town Council

The Dumfries Town Council is holding public hearings and considering adoption of the FY2024 budget ordinance appropriating $10,732,000, the FY24 fee schedule, and the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also receive the FY2022 audit presentation and the finance director's response to audit findings, and will enter closed session for personnel matters, followed by action on appointing a town treasurer and a workers' compensation resolution for council members.

• Public hearing and consideration of ordinance appropriating $10,732,000 for FY2024
• Public hearing and consideration of ordinance to adopt FY24 fee schedule
• Public hearing and consideration of resolution to adopt FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan
• FY2022 audit presentation by Mike Moran of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates; findings include bank reconciliations, year-end closing procedures, and 941 tax return filing
• Appointment of Town Treasurer and resolution for workers' compensation for Town Council members

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 Dumfries Town Council will hold public hearings on two land-use items: confirming the prior vacation and deed of Market Street, and a proffer condition amendment (PCA2020-002). The council will also consider an ordinance appointing the Town Clerk, hear a presentation on the FY24 proposed fiscal plan, and receive a youth presentation on tobacco-free outdoor spaces. Several proclamations are scheduled, including Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Mental Health Month, and National Military Appreciation Month.

• Public hearing: Resolution to confirm prior vacation and deed of Market Street
• Public hearing: Proffer condition amendment PCA2020-002
• Ordinance appointing the Town Clerk
• FY24 proposed fiscal plan presentation
• Proclamations for Motorcycle Safety, Mental Health, and Military Appreciation months

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 Dumfries Town Council is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss one personnel matter regarding prospective candidates for the new town manager, as permitted by Virginia law. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, prayer, pledge, agenda adoption, adjournment).

• Closed session to discuss prospective candidates for the new town manager (Va. Code § 2.2-3711 A(1))

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 Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the FY2022-2023 budget by $3,499,958.68 in ARPA funding. The council will also consider appointments to the Bull Run ASAP Policy Board and the 275th Charter Anniversary Committee, and hear presentations on citizen request management platforms and the Town Manager's report.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending FY2022-2023 budget by $3,499,958.68 in ARPA funding
• Appointment to Bull Run Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Policy Board
• Appointment to 275th Charter Anniversary Committee
• Proclamations for National Nutrition Month, Save Your Vision Month, and Music in Our Schools Month
• Presentation on GoGov Citizen Request Management (GoRequest) and Citizen Notifications (GoNotify) platforms

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 Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the FY2022-2023 budget by $240,000 for an outdoor fitness court as part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign. They will also consider a resolution to advertise a public hearing for a $3,499,958.68 ARPA funding budget amendment, and a resolution supporting transportation restoration for children to the Boys and Girls Club and reconsideration of school zoning changes. The meeting includes proclamations, approval of minutes, and a closed session to discuss prospective town manager candidates.

• Public hearing: Ordinance amending FY2022-2023 budget by $240,000 for outdoor fitness court (National Fitness Campaign)
• Resolution to advertise public hearing on $3,499,958.68 ARPA funding budget amendment (hearing set for March 21, 2023)
• Resolution to support restoration of transportation for children to Boys and Girls Club and reconsider school zoning changes
• Proclamations: Read Across America Day (Lillian Rokosz), Social Work Month (Tara W. Funches), Women's History Month (multiple organizations)
• Closed session: discussion of prospective candidates for new Town Manager

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

The Dumfries Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the Rescue Squad Building, the future use of Ginn Memorial Park and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and creating a naming policy per the Comprehensive Plan. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Rescue Squad Building presentation by Interim Town Manager Jonet Prevost-White
• Discussion of future use of Ginn Memorial Park and CIP
• Discussion of creating a naming policy according to the Comprehensive Plan

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 Dumfries Town Council will consider two resolutions: adopting the updated 2022 Prince William County Solid Waste Management Plan and allocating funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign. The agenda also includes reports on the Historic Dumfries quarterly update, the General Heiser Branch Boys & Girls Club, a mid-year budget review, and capital improvement projects.

• Resolution adopting the updated 2022 Prince William County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Resolution to adopt and allocate funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign
• FY23 Mid-Year Budget Review: revenue up (DMV 150%, building permits 122%), expenditures at 64% of budget
• CIP update: Fraley Blvd/Route 1 widening, police vehicles on hold, Quantico Creek Phase II stream restoration funding approved
• Proclamation declaring February 2023 as Career Technical Education Month

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 Dumfries Town Council will consider resolutions to appoint Eric Clark as Building Official and Nick Cicero as Zoning Administrator, and to establish a committee to plan the town's 275th anniversary celebration in 2024. The agenda also includes proclamations for National Gun Violence Survivors Week and Black History Month, a report from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and an overview of VA disability benefits.

• Resolution to appoint Eric Clark as Building Official
• Resolution to appoint Nick Cicero as Zoning Administrator
• Resolution to establish a 275th Anniversary Committee for the May 11, 2024 celebration
• Proclamation declaring National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Feb 1-7, 2023
• Proclamation recognizing Black History Month

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 Dumfries Town Council is meeting to adopt a resolution establishing rules of procedure for the council, which were proposed for consideration at this meeting. The agenda also includes proclamations honoring three sorority chapters, approval of prior meeting minutes, a town manager's report, and a closed session to discuss appointments of specific public officers.

• Resolution to adopt Rules of Procedure for Town Council
• Proclamations declaring Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Zeta Phi Beta sorority chapter days
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
• Town Manager's report on FY23 goals including tax collection and police response times
• Closed session for discussion of appointments of specific public officers

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 Dumfries Town Council is meeting to adopt rules of procedure for the council, appoint a vice-mayor and members to regional boards, and consider proclamations for two fraternity chapters. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a closed session for discussing appointments of specific public officers, and a citizen comment period.

• Resolution to adopt Rules of Procedure for Town Council
• Resolution to appoint Vice-Mayor and make appointments to regional boards
• Proclamation declaring Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Woodbridge, Virginia Chapter Day
• Proclamation declaring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter Day
• Closed session to discuss appointments of specific public officers (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3711.A(1) & (8))

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)