Pearisburg public meetings in 2023

Town Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were listed for discussion or decision.

Town Council

The Town Council meeting agenda for September 12, 2023, contains no items; the agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

Town Council

This meeting has no agenda available, so it is likely procedural or cancelled. Residents should review the minutes for any official actions.

Council adopted a new fee schedule for mowing properties in code violation and approved $14,475 for Municipal Building exterior work. The board also authorized the purchase of a rescue boat and increased PSA Board Member salaries.

• Approved new mowing rates for code violations contingent on attorney review (7-0)
• Authorized $14,475 for almond facia and soffit at Municipal Building (7-0)
• Approved purchase of rescue boat and trailer from Newport Volunteer Fire Department for up to $3,500 (7-0)
• Increased PSA Board Member pay to $200 and Alternate Member pay to $100 per meeting (7-0)
• Approved parade permits for GHS Homecoming, Scarecrow Festival, Fireman, and Christmas parades (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Kaylin Law as an Eagle Scout (7-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Moved October Regular Council Meeting to October 17, 2023 (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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The Council adopted a new payscale increasing Police Department pay bands by $2,111 and approved a revised health insurance policy for employees and retirees. Other actions included approving a subdivision plat and funding for sports court lighting.

• Approved Police Department pay band increase of $2,111 effective August 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Health Insurance Policy 6.30 effective August 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 in County funds and $6,000 in Town funds for basketball and volleyball court lighting (7-0)
• Approved subdivision of Lot 1 into Lot 1A and Lot 1B off Easley and Hoge Streets (7-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to trade in handguns for an estimated $260 credit per weapon (7-0)
• Approved AirMedCare helicopter transport insurance for Council and full-time employees (7-0)
• Approved revised 2023 Business Incentive Grant and Awnings and Signage Grant (7-0)
• Approved surplus list of office supplies and furniture (7-0)

Town Council

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, indicating this is a procedural placeholder.

The Town Council approved the FY 2024 Budget and a budget amendment for the current year. Council also authorized a budget transfer to the General Escrow Account and approved a design project for drainage on Clifford Street.

• Adopted FY 2024 Budget (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment FY 2023-10 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Transfer of Appropriations FY 2023-02 (7-0)
• Approved $6,800 agreement with Hurt & Proffitt for Clifford Street Ditch Design Project, contingent upon Town Attorney review (7-0)

Town Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Council approved Budget Amendment FY 2023-09 to transfer ARPA/SLRF funds for water and sewer projects. The board also authorized a $5,300 purchase for a town pool slide in the FY2024 budget and approved several service contracts. Public hearings were held for the FY 2024 budget and the budget amendment.

• Approved Budget Amendment FY 2023-09 (7-0)
• Authorized $5,300 for a town pool slide in FY2024 Budget (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for George Pearis DAR Heritage Day (7-0)
• Approved payment to Edmunds for Meter Swap Conversion not to exceed $3,200 (7-0)
• Approved 5-year photocopier lease with Sharp Business Systems at $760.92 monthly (7-0)
• Approved July 2023 Committee Appointments (7-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council

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Council formally opposed VDOT's plan to remove a traffic light and directed the Town Manager to gather petitions and send letters of opposition. The Council also approved a new water meter system and authorized several tax and utility write-offs.

• Opposed removal of traffic light at Main Street and Mt. Lake Avenue (7-0)
• Approved $810,517.25 contract with Forteline for new water meter system (7-0)
• Approved personal property tax refunds as outlined in the refund list (7-0)
• Approved write-off of 2016-2017 personal property taxes ($3,747.65) and 2018 utility bills ($1,919.09) (7-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to apply for Green Grant Program for Beautification Committee (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2023-08 (7-0)
• Rescinded minutes from March 29 and 30, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved revised minutes for March 29, 30, and April 11, 2023 (7-0)

Town Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda, and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

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The Town Council met in a special session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel to interview for the Police Chief position. The council subsequently certified that only the identified subject was discussed during the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss Police Chief interview applicants (7-0)
• Returned to regular session (6-0)
• Certified that only the identified personnel subject was discussed in executive session (6-0)