Lynchburg public meetings in 2023

Physical Development Committee

The committee will receive an information update regarding the College Lake Dam Removal. No other specific business items are listed for discussion.

• College Lake Dam Removal Update

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss public safety recruitment. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the CDBG and HOME Program annual action plan.

• Presentation of the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Public Hearing: CDBG and HOME Program Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Conditional Use Permit for West Lynchburg Baptist Church Preschool at 3031 Memorial Avenue
• Relocation of Polling Place for Second Ward, Fourth Precinct
• Discussion of a future City Amphitheater contractor

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including $3,000,000 for Riverfront Park improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a childcare facility at 805 15th Street and a zoning change near Taylor Street.

• $3,000,000 appropriation for Riverfront Park (Amphitheater) improvements
• $102,500 for Emergency Services recruitment bonuses and incentives
• $70,000 for Fire Department Technical Rescue Team equipment
• $29,707 for security cameras and upgrades at the Registrar's Office
• Conditional Use Permit for a childcare facility at 805 15th Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and city budget. The agenda includes sessions on public engagement, opportunity investment, and branding.

• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Budget and Public Engagement session
• Budget and Opportunity Investment session
• Branding discussion

Finance Committee

The committee will review several FY 24 grant items related to public safety, the Registrar's Office, and the Fire Department. Members will also receive quarterly reports for various city funds including transit, airport, water, and sewer operations.

• FY 24 Public Safety Answering Point Grant for Staff Recognition
• FY 24 Public Safety Answering Point Grant for Enterprise GIS Software
• 2023 State Homeland Security Program grant for the Fire Department Technical Rescue Team
• Quarterly reports for GLTC, Regional Airport Fund, and Water/Sewer/Stormwater funds
• FY 2024 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies update

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session covering department updates and business briefings. Items include a rezoning request for Taylor Street and Park Avenue, a conditional use permit for Hope Diamond Childcare Center, and an update on the Riverfront Amphitheatre.

• Rezoning: 602 Taylor Street & 1212 Park Avenue from B-4 to B-5
• Conditional Use Permit: Hope Diamond Childcare Center at 805 15th Street
• Fire Department Update
• Historic Preservation Overview
• Riverfront Amphitheatre Update

City Council

The Council will consider budget amendments for law enforcement equipment and emergency services recruitment. The session also includes a public hearing on real estate sales and discussions regarding a city-wide youth curfew.

• Censure of Councilmember Martin Misjuns (Resolution #R-23-098)
• $102,500 for Emergency Services retention and recruiting
• Sale of City real estate to Giffin Pipe Products Co., LLC
• $70,000 for Fire Department Technical Rescue equipment
• Proposed City-wide Youth Curfew (Ordinance #O-23-103)

Physical Development Committee

The Lynchburg City Council’s Physical Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at City Hall.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting on November 14 at the University of Lynchburg. This event serves as a legislative dinner and replaces the regularly scheduled council meeting.

• Legislative Dinner at University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Drive
• $19.95 cost for dinner attendees

City Council

This meeting is a legislative dinner featuring presentations on Virginia's current financial situation and future outlook. State officials will also discuss the future of the General Assembly and 2024 legislative priorities.

• Presentation on Virginia’s current financial situation and future outlook
• Discussion on the future of Virginia’s General Assembly
• Review of 2024 legislative priorities

Physical Development Committee

The Physical Development Committee will receive an update regarding the construction of the Police Department Headquarters. No other specific business items are listed for this meeting.

• Update on Police Department Headquarters construction

City Council

The City Council will review the non-profit organization funding process and a hazardous materials disposal program. The meeting includes a bid opening for an Appalachian Power Company easement at 3525 John Capron Road and updates on 12th Street stabilization.

• Appalachian Power Company Easement - 3525 John Capron Road - Bid Opening/Acceptance
• 12th Street Stabilization Update and Funding
• Non-Profit Organizations Funding Process review
• Hazardous Materials Disposal Program review
• Ordinance establishing terms for Council appointees

City Council

The Council will consider several land use permits and zoning resolutions, including townhome construction and university-related uses. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for 12th Street and public comments regarding school closures.

• $2,634,000 appropriation for 12th Street Stabilization
• Construction of 44 townhomes at 532 and 536 Leesville Road
• Easement for electric bus charging stations at 3525 John Capron Road
• Conditional use permits for University of Lynchburg offices and laundry facilities
• Denial of apartments at 3146 and 3150 Wards Ferry Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive updates on monthly revenue collections and the FY 2024 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies. The committee will also approve meeting notes from August 8, 2023.

• Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting notes
• FY 2024 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies update
• Monthly revenue collections update

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss taxicab regulation, flood event reviews, and 12th Street stabilization. The agenda also includes briefings on various conditional use permits and a public hearing regarding the city's tax policy.

• Public Hearing on City's Tax Policy
• Conditional Use Permit for Towns at Misty Mountain townhomes at 532 and 536 Leesville Road
• Conditional Use Permit for University of Lynchburg office space at 333, 335, & 337 College Street
• Conditional Use Permit and FLUM Amendment for Wards Ferry Road Apartments at 3146 and 3150 Wards Ferry Road
• Appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission decision regarding 713 Pearl Street

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning 759 Leesville Road and approving $57,200 for medical equipment. The meeting also includes budget adjustments and the designation of a new parkway. Public comments regarding school closures are also scheduled.

• Rezoning 759 Leesville Road from R-1 Low Density Residential to B-5C General Business District
• $57,200 appropriation for a Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillator and Lucas 2 chest compression system
• Designating Odd Fellows Road as the Senator Steve Newman Parkway
• Vacating a public easement at 1504 Elm Street, 1500 Main Street, and 1520 Main Street
• Approving FY 2023 Fourth Quarter and FY 2024 First Quarter budget adjustments

Physical Development Committee

The Physical Development Committee will review a request to vacate a public easement located between Elm Street and Main Street. The meeting also includes information regarding Virginia Department of Transportation grant funding applications.

• Vacation of public easement between 1504 Elm Street, 1500 Main Street, and 1520 Main Street
• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Grant Funding Applications

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review fiscal year budget adjustments and various business items. The agenda includes discussions on an Appalachian Power Company easement and a corridor overlay for Steve Newman Parkway. The council will also consider closed sessions regarding board appointments and staff performance reviews.

• FY 2023 fourth quarter and FY 2024 first quarter budget adjustments
• Appalachian Power Company easement at 3525 John Capron Road
• Rezoning for a Centra Rehabilitation Facility/Behavioral Health Hospital entrance
• Corridor Overlay for Steve Newman Parkway

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding school funding and budget amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing for a telecommunications tower and multiple citizen comments on schools and staffing.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 150 foot telecommunications tower at 119 Leroy Bowen Drive
• Resolution #R-23-069 amending Lynchburg City Schools Major Classification Funding for FY 2024
• Comprehensive Agreement with Southern Air, Inc. for heating system upgrades at Dunbar Middle School
• Appropriation of $57,200 for a Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillator and a Lucas 2 chest compression system
• Resolution #R-23-070 to appropriate up to $100,000 and transfer a full-time position to the Office of the General Registrar

City Council

The City Council will hear from Registrar Dan Pense. The council also intends to enter a closed session to receive legal advice on employment matters and discuss the investment of public funds for business expansion.

• Report from Lynchburg Registrar Dan Pense
• Closed session regarding city department employment matters
• Closed session regarding public fund investment for prospective business expansion