Pearisburg public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
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 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 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)