Lynchburg public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 14, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves opioid settlement participation, school funding, and rezoning
The Lynchburg City Council approved participation in the Virginia opioid settlement and the associated MOU, adopted a resolution to fund school infrastructure and broadband (minus $3.5 million for broadband), and approved a rezoning on Enterprise Drive. The council also approved several smaller grants and equipment purchases, and made appointments to boards and commissions.
- Approved participation in Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation MOU (6-0)
- Approved participation in opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen (6-0)
- Approved $11,296,804 for school infrastructure and broadband, minus $3.5 million for broadband (6-0)
- Approved rezoning at 2001 & 2003 Enterprise Drive from I-2 to B-5C (6-0)
- Approved sale of 317 Hancock Street (6-0)
- Approved $38,326 for law enforcement equipment (6-0)
- Approved $60,000 for 75 ballistic vests (6-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Dearington neighborhood study (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the additional language to the third principle, as follows; “The City will intends to follow this example and in the event of an unanticipated surplus, refund the tax payer with the…
3 yea · 3 nay
Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan nay · Wright nay · Wilder nay
motion to remove the language, seconded by Councilmember Wilder
3 yea · 3 nay
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Wilder yea · Helgeson nay · Nelson nay · Faraldi nay
motion to remove the language, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. Ayes: Dolan, Wright, Wilder 3 Noes: Helgeson, Nelson, Faraldi 3 Absent: Tweedy 1 Councilmember Helgeson made the motion take out the…
4 nay · 2 yea
Helgeson yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan nay · Wright nay · Nelson nay · Wilder nay
motion to remove the language under Early Childhood Education, “The City wishes to be considered as the pilot location for the State’s Charter School Initiative. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor…
3 yea · 3 nay
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Wilder yea · Helgeson nay · Nelson nay · Faraldi nay
motion to adopt the City of Lynchburg’s 2022 Legislative Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Wilder
4 nay · 2 yea
Dolan yea · Wilder yea · Wright nay · Helgeson nay · Nelson nay · Faraldi nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves charter change request to move local elections to odd years (5-2)
City Council approved a resolution requesting a state charter amendment to move Lynchburg's general elections from even to odd-numbered years, aiming to separate local races from federal elections. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Helgeson and Faraldi dissenting. Council also approved several other items, including a rezoning for a 24-unit apartment building, a conditional use permit for an oil change facility, and the sale of city property at 317 Hancock Street.
- Approved Resolution #R-21-084 requesting charter amendment for odd-year general elections (5-2)
- Approved Ordinance #O-21-082 rezoning 1619 12th St, 1701 12th St, and 1114 Buchanan St for 24 apartments (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #R-21-081 conditional use permit for oil change facility at 8209 & 8213 Timberlake Rd (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #O-21-083 authorizing sale of 317 Hancock St (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #O-21-086 moving May general elections to November for state law compliance (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #R-21-085 accepting Spotted Lanternfly response grant (7-0)
- Approved FY2022 budget amendments: $15,300 for EMS laptops, $26,250 for speed enforcement, $58,785 for selective enforcement (all 7-0)
- Appointed Davina Bare to Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] November 9, 2021 4 With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
to accept the proclamation. Mayor Dolan recognized the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department for receiving several Virginia Park and Recreation Society Awards. Ms. Jenny Jones, Director of Parks…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Helgeson, seconded by Vice Mayor Beau Wright, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
14 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Helgeson, seconded by Vice Mayor Beau Wright, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion: Ayes: Dolan, Wright, Helgeson, Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] eedy, Wilder, Faraldi 7 Noes: 0 // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (D), copies of the minutes of the August 10, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution. Councilmember Faraldi seconded the motion, stating even though this is a low traffic generator, the intersection associated with Timberlake Road and Laxton Road is…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the development will not be Section 8 housing but rather full rent. Mr. Martin replied that he believes that to be the case. Councilmember Wilder asked how many bedrooms are there in one unit…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Resolution #R- 21-084:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no discussion from Council, the following vote approving the motion was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. With no discussion from Council, the following vote to approved the ordinance was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
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Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $15,300 for Fire Dept laptops, $26,250 for speed enforcement, $58,785 for DUI enforcement
City Council approved three resolutions amending the FY 2022 City/Federal/State Aid Fund budget: $15,300 for Fire Department laptops (R-21-078), $26,250 for speed enforcement (R-21-079), and $58,785 for selective enforcement activities, equipment, and training (R-21-080). All votes were 7-0. Council also held a closed session to discuss a city employee appointment to the Region 2000 Services Authority and a potential lease to Freedom Aviation, Inc., and retroactively appointed Dr. Reid A. Wodicka to the Region 2000 Services Authority (R-21-077).
- Approved Resolution R-21-078: $15,300 for Fire Dept laptops (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-079: $26,250 for speed enforcement (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-080: $58,785 for selective enforcement, equipment, training (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-077: retroactively appointed Dr. Reid A. Wodicka to Region 2000 Services Authority (7-0)
- Held closed session to discuss Region 2000 appointment and Freedom Aviation lease (6-0)
- Approved minutes from April 13, June 29, and July 13, 2021 meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea · 1 nay
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · expiring on June nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council votes 5-2 to move local elections to odd years
City Council voted 5-2 to pursue changing local elections from even to odd years, with a 3-year council term option, requiring a charter amendment request to the General Assembly. Council also approved FY2021 and FY2022 budget adjustments, two street right-of-way vacations, and several board and commission appointments. The meeting included presentations on the new LYH Loves You brand campaign and election date options.
- Approved moving local elections to odd years with 3-year terms (5-2)
- Approved FY2021 Fourth Quarter budget adjustments, Resolution R-21-072 (7-0)
- Approved FY2022 First Quarter budget adjustments, Resolution R-21-073 (7-0)
- Approved right-of-way vacation of portion of Manassas Street, Ordinance O-21-075 (7-0)
- Approved right-of-way vacation of Pointdexter Street, Ordinance O-21-076 (7-0)
- Appointed members to Social Services Advisory Board, Transit Company Board, and Youth Services Citizens Board (7-0)
- Held closed meeting for board appointments (7-0)
- Approved minutes from five prior meetings (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
resolution without naming a sponsor for the charter change. // On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright, Council, by the following recorded vote, elected to hold a closed…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] Miss Kori Randolph – appointed to a new 1-year youth membership term effective immediately and expiring on June 30, 2022
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
14 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion: Ayes: Dolan, Wright, Helgeson, Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] n, Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder, Faraldi 7 Noes: 0 // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (C), copies of the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] n, Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder, Faraldi 7 Noes: 0 // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (D), copies of the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder, Faraldi 7 Noes: 0 // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (E), copies of the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] Nelson, Tweedy, Wilder, Faraldi 7 Noes: 0 // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (F), copies of the minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy. With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $275M Centra Health bond issuance
City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Authority to issue up to $275,000,000 in revenue bonds for Centra Health, Inc. The funds will support expansion and improvement of Lynchburg General Hospital facilities. Council also approved FY 2021 fourth quarter and FY 2022 first quarter budget adjustments, and adopted a resolution restricting Poverty Initiative fund spending to require a majority Council vote.
- Approved Resolution R-21-071 authorizing up to $275M in bonds for Centra Health (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-072 for FY 2021 Fourth Quarter Budget Adjustments (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-073 for FY 2022 First Quarter Budget Adjustments (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-074 requiring majority Council vote for Poverty Initiative funds (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-070 for FY 2021 CAPER submission to HUD (6-0, Tweedy abstained)
- Approved minutes from April 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to accept. // In the matter of Consent Agenda Item (A), copies of the minutes of the April 13, 2021 meeting were pulled pending revisions. // In the matter of Consent Agenda Item (B), copies of the…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] // In the matter of Consent Agenda Item (B), copies of the minutes of the April 19, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Nelson, seconded…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder, who also serves on the board. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the majority is from CARES funding. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council moves to shift local elections from May to November per state law
City Council discussed options to comply with state legislation requiring local elections to move from May to November, removing Option 2 (which extended terms) and considering charter changes for odd-year elections with initial 3- or 5-year terms. No final decision was made; the matter remains under discussion. Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a budget amendment for a Drug Court Coordinator, a right-of-way vacation, a VDOT grant application resolution, and a street naming for Poplar Forest Parkway.
- Approved minutes of April 27 and May 11, 2021 meetings (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-065 amending FY 2022 budget to fund Drug Court Coordinator (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-21-067 vacating Railroad Avenue right-of-way (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-068 supporting VDOT grant applications for FY 2023 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-069 naming private street as Poplar Forest Parkway (7-0)
- Discussed but did not decide on moving local elections to November; removed Option 2 and considered charter change options
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (A), copies of the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Nelson…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item (A), copies of the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Nelson…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] No second was required, and Council, by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Councilmember Wilder made the disclosure that he sits on the Poplar Forest Board, but maintained that he could remain objective…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council extends public comment sign-up deadline to Friday noon
City Council voted to extend the public comment sign-up deadline to noon on the Friday after the agenda is posted, rejecting a proposal to allow open public comment on all agenda items. Council also adopted its Rules of Procedure and meeting schedule, approved a rezoning for 105 apartments at 1300 Campbell Avenue, and terminated the COVID-19 local emergency declaration.
- Extended public comment sign-up deadline to Friday after agenda posting, noon (6-1)
- Rejected open public comment on all agenda items (5-2)
- Adopted Rules of Procedure and meeting schedule (5-2)
- Approved rezoning at 1300 Campbell Avenue for 105 apartments (7-0)
- Approved $29,889 for rugged laptops for Fire Department EMS (7-0)
- Approved $12,000 grant for 911 dispatcher training (6-1)
- Approved naming private driveway HumanKind Way (7-0)
- Terminated COVID-19 local emergency declaration (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote on the substitute motion was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] The following vote on the main motion was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the meetings are for Council to conduct its business. The Rules of Procedure currently allow citizen participation at every meeting, which exceeds the requirement of the state. With no other…
3 yea
Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Faraldi yea
motion to adopt the resolution approving the Rules of Procedure and Council’s meeting schedule, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. July 13, 2021 CONSENT…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item #5, copies of the minutes of the March 30, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Helgeson…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Helgeson, seconded by Councilmember Wilder, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
14 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the Finance Committee commit their monthly meetings to addressing compression. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
that the declaration was necessary in ensuring the safety of the community. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council extends public comment sign-up deadline, adopts rules
City Council voted to extend the public comment sign-up deadline to the Friday after the agenda is posted at noon, rejecting a proposal for open comment periods on all agenda items. The Council also adopted its Rules of Procedure and meeting schedule, approved a rezoning for 105 apartments at 1300 Campbell Avenue, and terminated the COVID-19 local emergency declaration.
- Extended public comment sign-up deadline to Friday after agenda posting at noon (6-1)
- Rejected open public comment period for all agenda items (5-2)
- Adopted Rules of Procedure and meeting schedule (5-2)
- Approved rezoning at 1300 Campbell Avenue for 105 apartments (7-0)
- Approved $29,889 for 12 rugged laptops for Fire Department EMS (7-0)
- Approved $12,000 grant for 911 dispatcher training (6-1)
- Terminated COVID-19 local emergency declaration (7-0)
- Approved naming private driveway as HumanKind Way (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote on the substitute motion was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] The following vote on the main motion was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the meetings are for Council to conduct its business. The Rules of Procedure currently allow citizen participation at every meeting, which exceeds the requirement of the state. With no other…
3 yea
Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Faraldi yea
motion to adopt the resolution approving the Rules of Procedure and Council’s meeting schedule, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. July 13, 2021 CONSENT…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item #5, copies of the minutes of the March 30, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Helgeson…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Helgeson, seconded by Councilmember Wilder, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
14 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the Finance Committee commit their monthly meetings to addressing compression. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
that the declaration was necessary in ensuring the safety of the community. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
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🏢 Building at this address: 9 m tall
Tue Jun 29, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Lynchburg Council appoints new city attorney and school board members
The Lynchburg City Council held a special meeting to appoint a new City Attorney and fill three school board seats. Matthew C. Freeman was approved as City Attorney effective July 1, 2021. The council also voted to notify school board applicants before the public, and then appointed Randall Trost, Dr. Sharon Carter, and Dr. Atul Gupta to the school board for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2024.
- Approved Resolution #R-21-057 appointing Matthew C. Freeman as City Attorney effective July 1, 2021 (7-0).
- Voted to notify school board applicants of the council's decision before notifying the public (5-2).
- Held a closed meeting to discuss school board appointments (5-2).
- Certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0).
- Appointed Randall Trost to the Lynchburg City School Board, District 1, term expiring June 30, 2024 (7-0).
- Appointed Dr. Sharon Carter to the Lynchburg City School Board, District 2, term expiring June 30, 2024 (5-2).
- Appointed Dr. Atul Gupta to the Lynchburg City School Board, District 3, term expiring June 30, 2024 (7-0).
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea · 1 nay
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · School District nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session to interview School Board candidates
The Lynchburg City Council voted 4-1 to hold a closed session to interview candidates for the Lynchburg School Board, with Councilmember Faraldi voting no and stating the process should be public. After the session, Council unanimously certified the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. Council also directed the Clerk to make video recordings of the meeting available to the public upon request, after review by two absent members.
- Held closed session to interview School Board candidates (approved 4-1, Faraldi opposed)
- Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (approved 5-0)
- Directed Clerk to make meeting videos available to the public upon request (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the School Board appointment process should be opened to the public and as such will be voting in opposition to going into a closed session. // On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by…
4 yea · 1 nay
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council appoints members to boards and commissions in closed session
The Lynchburg City Council held a closed session to interview candidates for appointments to the School Board and other boards, then reappointed members to several boards and commissions. The council voted 5-1 to enter the closed session, with Councilmember Faraldi dissenting, and later certified the session's legality unanimously. Appointments were made to the Central Virginia Community College Board, City Employee Appeals Board, Economic Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Martin Luther King, Jr./Lynchburg Community Council, and Museum Advisory Board.
- Held closed session to interview School Board candidates and discuss appointments (5-1, Faraldi no)
- Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (6-0)
- Appointed Jeffrey Krantz to Central Virginia Community College Board (term to 2025)
- Appointed Stuart Whetsell to City Employee Appeals Board (term to 2024)
- Appointed Richard Tugman and Kim Soerensen to Economic Development Authority (terms to 2025)
- Appointed four members to Historic Preservation Commission (terms to 2024)
- Appointed three members to Martin Luther King, Jr./Lynchburg Community Council (terms to 2024)
- Appointed four members to Museum Advisory Board (terms to 2022 or 2024)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no further discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
5 yea · 1 nay
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Lynchburg City Council adopts FY 2022 budget with 5% wage increase
The Lynchburg City Council adopted the FY 2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $204,023,769 by a 5-2 vote, which includes a 5% wage increase for city employees. The council also approved several other budget resolutions, including the capital budget and external service provider budgets. Additionally, the council approved a rezoning for a medical office, a conditional use permit for a swimming pool, and a right-of-way vacation.
- Adopted FY 2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $204,023,769 (5-2)
- Approved FY 2022 Capital Budget totaling $59,829,242 across funds (6-1)
- Approved rezoning at 2011 Enterprise Drive from I-2 to B-3C for medical office (7-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for swimming pool at 200 Bridge Street (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved right-of-way vacation of portion of Blackford Street (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized up to $23,000,000 in bonds for Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg (7-0)
- Approved $100,000 for Axon body-worn camera services (7-0)
- Approved $29,889 for Fire Department laptops (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to accept the aid. She stated that there is an allowance to help businesses that is part of ARPA funding, however, those final regulations are not available to date. // On motion of Councilmember…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
to approve the petition. Councilmember Faraldi seconded the motion, stating he is happy to help support the petition to revitalize some structures that are not being fully used and he is glad to see…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the third proffer would cover the use of the pool not being used by, or membership sold to, the general public. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] No second was required, and Council, by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
18 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
19 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded: June 8, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: E 15
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy. Councilmember Faraldi clarified that his justification for voting against every single item in this budget is that he disapproves…
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
that the candidate gives and that is it. Councilmember Wilder asked if the resumes can be made for the public to see. Mr. Erwin advised that Council can disclose that information if it chooses…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Wed Jun 2, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session to interview city attorney candidates
The Lynchburg City Council held a closed meeting to interview candidates for the City Attorney position, with a 5-0 vote to enter the session and a 5-0 vote to certify it complied with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
- Held closed meeting to interview City Attorney candidates (5-0)
- Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
5 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue May 25, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Lynchburg City Council approves FY 2022 budget and appoints new city manager
The Council approved the FY 2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $204,023,769 (Resolution R-21-040) by a 5-2 vote, with members Helgeson and Faraldi dissenting. It also approved the appointment of Wynter Benda as City Manager (Resolution R-21-039) unanimously. The Council continued the public hearing for School Board appointments to June 8, 2021, and approved several other budget resolutions, including the Capital Budget and a $100,000 grant for police body-worn camera services.
- Approved Resolution R-21-039 appointing Wynter Benda as City Manager (7-0)
- Approved FY 2022 General Fund Operating Budget of $204,023,769 (5-2)
- Approved FY 2022 Mandated and Contractual External Service Providers Budget of $8,289,338 (6-1)
- Approved FY 2022 Discretionary External Service Providers Budget less Legal Aid funding (6-1)
- Approved FY 2022 Discretionary External Service Providers Budget for Legal Aid (5-2)
- Approved FY 2022 Operating Fund Budgets for other funds (6-1)
- Approved FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (6-1)
- Approved FY 2022 Capital Budget appropriating $20,896,242 for City projects and other funds (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the resolution. Councilmember Chris Faraldi, who served on the Executive Search Committee, seconded the motion. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] Vice Mayor Wright called the question and the following vote was recorded approving #R-21-040:
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving #R-21-041:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to separate the vote for Legal Aid funds. With no objections, the following vote was recorded adopting Resolution #R-21-042(a) approving the FY 2022 Discretionary External Service Providers…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to adopt Resolution #R-21-042(b) approving the FY 2022 Discretionary External Service Providers Budget for Legal Aid, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Councilmember Helgeson thanked his…
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Resolution #R- 21-043:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Councilmember Helgeson stated that he will be supporting this motion. He is glad to see some of the items that weren’t critical…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Resolution #R- 21-045: May 25, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. Councilmember Helgeson stated that he normally votes in favor of this appropriation but he will be voting against it this time. Rather…
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] No second was required, and Council, by the following recorded vote approved the Resolution #R-21-048:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
to accept and execute the funds:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] No second was required, and Council by the following recorded vote approved Resolution #R-21-050 approving and appropriating the funds:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
ordinance that cites a state code section, not only will law-enforcement have to look at the city ordinance, but they will also have to look to state code for the appropriate citation. With no other…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
Tue May 11, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves 5% wage increase for city employees in 4-3 vote
City Council approved a 5% general wage increase for all city employees with at least one year of service, despite a failed substitute motion to set aside funds for addressing pay compression. The council also approved several rezoning requests, a school board chair stipend, and other routine items. The wage increase was approved 4-3.
- Approved 5% general wage salary increase for city employees (4-3)
- Denied substitute motion to place funds in reserve for compression (vote not recorded)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-028 for Chesapeake Stormwater Network award distribution (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-032 amending school capital budget for E.C. Glass intercom system (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-034 approving FY 2022 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-21-035 rezoning for senior housing at 2900 Candlers Mountain Road (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-21-036 and Ordinance O-21-037 for mini storage facility at 5212 Woodall Road (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-038 allowing $2,000 annual stipend for school board chair (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With no further discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving the 5% General Wage salary increase (Option 2):
4 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
14 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea · Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. Councilmember Wilder commended Staff’s effort and work with CDBG and HOME program. With no further discussion from Council, the…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Faraldi. Councilmember Helgeson stated that this use will be an improvement because it is fewer apartments, will offer more employment…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. With no further discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Resolution #R-21-036:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Faraldi. Councilmember Helgeson stated that he is glad to see that the Kirkley Hotel will be able to be used in another capacity and that…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no further discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Resolution #R-21-038:
4 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
🏢 Building at this address: Little Caesars · 4 m tall
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council funds DEI strategist position and training in budget
The Lynchburg City Council voted 4-2 to remove the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategist position ($87,500) and DEI training funds ($12,500) from 'The List,' effectively funding them in the budget. Council also approved increasing the Debt Service Reserve from $200,000 to $400,000 (6-0) and reached consensus to fund several capital improvement projects, including the Crossroads Lot deck addition and Downtown Parking Deck Facility. A 5% general wage increase was proposed but withdrawn to wait for an absent councilmember, and the Sandbar Removal at Hollins Mill Road Trail Crossing was tabled for the same reason.
- Removed DEI Strategist position and training funds from The List, funding them (4-2)
- Increased Debt Service Reserve from $200,000 to $400,000 (6-0)
- Funded Crossroads Lot – Deck addition (consensus)
- Funded Downtown Parking Deck Facility (consensus)
- Funded Streetscape Improvements Downtown Phase II (consensus)
- Funded City Stadium Football Field Turf Replacement (consensus)
- Funded Lynchburg Community Market Renovations (consensus)
- Tabled Sandbar Removal at Hollins Mill Road Trail Crossing until Councilmember Nelson returns
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With the question called, the following vote on removing the DEI Strategist position and training funds from The List was recorded:
4 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to remove the item and set the Debt Service Reserve to $400,000. Councilmember Wilder seconded the motion. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council keeps tax rate at $1.11, approves 5% raise for city employees
The Council continued its FY 2022 budget review, receiving updated revenue projections of about $3.4 million and expense increases of about $932,000. Staff proposed keeping the real property tax rate at $1.11, giving all city employees a 5% salary increase, and not growing the fund balance to 12.3%. Council voted to keep funding for Virginia Legal Aid Society (5-2), and unanimously approved removing items from the budget list, including the Public Safety Building Reserve, General Fund Reserve for Contingencies, and Concord Turnpike Maintenance Reserve, meaning they remain funded as presented.
- Kept real property tax rate at $1.11 (proposed, not final vote)
- Approved 5% salary increase for all city employees (proposed, not final vote)
- Voted 5-2 to keep Virginia Legal Aid Society funding in the budget
- Voted 7-0 to keep Public Safety Building Reserve funded
- Voted 7-0 to keep General Fund Reserve for Contingencies funded
- Voted 7-0 to keep Concord Turnpike Maintenance Reserve funded
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the importance of Legal Aid is that it serves all of the citizens who may be blind to the unknown hazards and obstacles on the road to justice. April 6, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: A 4 With no…
5 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea
motion to remove item #6 Public Safety Building Reserve from The List, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to remove item #9 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies from The List stating that he only put this item on The List because he wanted a list of all the dedicated reserves that are budgeted…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to remove item #7 Concord Turnpike Maintenance Reserve from The List, seconded by Councilmember Wilder. With no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council votes 5-2 against setting property tax rate to $1.03
Council held public hearings on a proposed real property tax increase and the FY 2022 operating budget. A motion to set the tax rate at $1.03 per $100 assessed value failed 2-5, with Councilmembers Helgeson and Faraldi in favor. The FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program was laid over to the April 6 budget meeting. No final decision was made on the tax rate or the operating budget.
- Defeated motion to set real property tax rate to $1.03 per $100 assessed value (2-5).
- Laid over FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program review to April 6, 2021 budget meeting.
- Heard public testimony on proposed real property tax increase and FY 2022 operating budget.
- Received LCS FY 2022 operating budget request of $39,828,498 (level funding).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] With that, the following vote to set the Real Property Tax Rate to $1.03 per $100 assessed value was recorded:
2 yea
Helgeson yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Mar 23, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves CDBG and HOME funding allocations for FY 2022
Council approved Resolution #R-21-021, allocating $741,305.47 in CDBG funds and $468,424.87 in HOME funds for FY 2022, including projects like Jefferson Park Revitalization, Florida Terrace Rental Housing, and Knott Street Development. The vote was unanimous (7-0). Council also approved the first reading of Resolution #R-21-022 to accept $67,200 in grant funds for Fire Department equipment, with a $33,600 local match. A proposed parking permit ordinance was discussed but not voted on; staff will bring it back with revisions. Council held a closed meeting to discuss a possible Police Headquarters Facility.
- Approved Resolution #R-21-021 for FY 2022 CDBG and HOME funding allocations (7-0).
- Approved first reading of Resolution #R-21-022 for Fire Department temperature control systems (7-0).
- Approved minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting (7-0).
- Held a closed meeting to discuss a possible Police Headquarters Facility (7-0).
- Adopted certification that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0).
- Discussed but did not vote on a proposed parking permit ordinance; staff will revise and bring back.
- Proclaimed April 4-10, 2021 as Library Week in Lynchburg.
- Added several items to 'The List' for future budget consideration.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item #4, copies of the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Nelson, seconded…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the recommendations, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy. Councilmember Helgeson asked for clarification on the increase in funds for the line item “City Administration” for the CDBG…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] No second was required, and with no discussion from Council, the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Mar 9, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council denies motion to cap property tax rate at $1.03
City Council denied a motion to not set the Real Property Tax rate higher than the equalized rate of $1.03, with a 2-5 vote. The council approved a rezoning for 400, 404, and 406 12th Street, a conditional use permit for the Reusens Substation expansion, and an ordinance amending stadium usage fees. The Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution was tabled to the March 23, 2021 meeting.
- Denied motion to cap Real Property Tax rate at $1.03 (2-5 vote).
- Approved Ordinance #O-21-018 rezoning .39 acres at 400, 404, & 406 12th Street for commercial and residential use.
- Approved Resolution #R-21-019 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand the Reusens Substation at 200 Old Trents Ferry Road.
- Approved Ordinance #O-21-020 amending stadium usage fees, with added language for fee waivers.
- Tabled Resolution affirming the CVPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan until March 23, 2021.
- Approved minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting.
- Adopted Resolution #R-21-015 amending FY 2021 budget and appropriating $64,840 for the Adult Drug Court.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by the following recorded vote: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #: 4 3
2 yea
Helgeson yea · Faraldi yea
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item #3, copies of the minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Wilder…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] On motion of Councilmember Wilder, seconded by Councilmember Tweedy, Council by the following recorded vote approved the motion:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving #O-21-018:
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution with the addition of the language, “with the exception of the Stormwater Facilities Management”. Councilmembers Faraldi and Wilder accepted the friendly amendment…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
that the use of the facilities will directly promote the interests of the general public”. Councilmember Nelson brought this forward as a motion; Vice Mayor Wright seconded the motion. With no…
7 yea
Dolan yea · Wright yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
🏢 Building at this address: 4 floors
Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Lynchburg City Council approves zoning updates, right-of-way vacations, and grant funds
The Lynchburg City Council met on February 9, 2021, and approved several ordinances and resolutions. These included zoning amendments for telecommunications facilities and flag poles, right-of-way vacations for Advantage Court and a portion of Chiles Circle, and budget amendments for record preservation and probation services. The council also discussed the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including a new police headquarters, and held a closed meeting for board appointments.
- Approved Ordinance O-21-008 amending zoning for flag poles, light poles, and utility poles (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-21-009 repealing and replacing telecommunications facilities zoning chapter (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-21-010 amending zoning exhibits for wireless telecommunications approval types (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-21-011 vacating the right-of-way of Advantage Court (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-21-012 vacating a portion of Chiles Circle right-of-way (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-013 appropriating $24,794 for preservation of Circuit Court records (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-21-014 appropriating $121,389 for probation and pretrial services expansion to Amherst County (6-0)
- Appointed Sonya Baker to Horizon Behavioral Health Board of Directors (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] // In the matter of the Consent Agenda Item #4, copies of the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting have been previously furnished to Council, and on motion of Councilmember Wilder…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve Ordinance #O-21-008 adopting the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment, as advertised, to add Section 35.2-61.2(d) with regard to flag poles, light poles, and utility poles to the…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve Ordinance #O-21-009 repealing Chapter 35.2–73 of the City Code, which comprises Sections 35.2–73.1 through 35.2–73.20 of the current Zoning Ordinance and pertains to…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve Ordinance #O-21-010 adopting the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments, as advertised, to amend the exhibits in the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the “Approval Type” for wireless…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance. A second was not needed and with no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Ordinance #O-21-011:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the ordinance. There was no second needed and with no other discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded approving Ordinance #O-21-012:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion stating that Lynchburg is rich with history and he is appreciative of staff finding ways to fund the preservation of those…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
motion to approve the resolution stating that it’s important to operate with efficiency by consolidating and conserving resources and to be inclusive with services delivered with shared jurisdiction…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] February 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #: 6 14 With no discussion from Council, the following vote was recorded:
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by Council. The motion was seconded by…
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
[context] Economic Development Authority: No appointments were made at this time
6 yea
Dolan yea · Helgeson yea · Nelson yea · Tweedy yea · Wilder yea · Faraldi yea
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 19:30
City Council
✓ Decided: Council ranks FY2022 budget priorities, public safety staffing top
The Lynchburg City Council held a budget retreat to review revenue trends and rank potential FY2022 budget priorities. Council members ranked a list of priorities, with implementation of a Public Safety Staffing Plan ranked highest, followed by school system support, a city-wide salary study, and refuse collection personnel. Council instructed staff to present a budget addressing each of these priorities; no formal votes were taken.
- Ranked Public Safety Staffing Plan as top FY2022 budget priority
- Ranked Reinforcing Public School System as second priority
- Ranked City-wide salary study as third priority
- Ranked Refuse Collection System Personnel as fourth priority
- Ranked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chief Officer as fifth priority
- Ranked Refuse Truck Reserve Fleet as sixth priority
- Ranked Poverty Reduction Programming as seventh priority
- Instructed staff to present budget addressing all ranked priorities