Radford public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items, including awarding a bid for voltage regulators at West Commerce Park, scheduling a public hearing on a water‑rate increase with Pulaski County, and adopting Ordinance 1815.23 to appropriate $650,736.17 for FY 2025‑2026 encumbrances. The meeting also includes approval of the November 10, 2025 minutes, citizen comments, and recognition of the Radford High School art class.

• West Commerce Park Substation Voltage Regulators – award bid
• Schedule public hearing to consider water rate increase under agreement with Pulaski County PSA
• Ordinance #1825 – Procurement Policy
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.23 – $650,736.17 for FY 2025‑2026 encumbrances
• Pepper’s Ferry appointment – resolutions for board member and alternate

The council awarded the West Commerce Park substation voltage regulator contract to Siemens Energy, scheduled a water‑rate public hearing for Jan 12 2026, and adopted Ordinance 1825 to replace the city procurement code. It also authorized new PJM representatives, approved several appropriation ordinances covering grants and encumbrances, and adopted Ordinance 1826 for employee bonuses and a police pay increase.

• Awarded substation voltage regulator contract to Siemens Energy (5‑0)
• Scheduled water‑rate public hearing for Jan 12 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1825 – new procurement policy (5‑0)
• Authorized Patricia Cox and Ashley Wentworth as PJM representatives (5‑0)
• Approved Appropriations 1815.19‑23 for grants, DMV funds and encumbrances (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1826 – one‑time employee bonus (5‑0)
• Approved police pay increase: $10,000 for sworn, $2,500 for nonsworn officers (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the Nov 10 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property. This portion of the meeting is scheduled as a closed session to protect the city's bargaining position.

• Closed session regarding acquisition or disposition of real property

Electoral Board

The board agreed that Chairman Quesenberry will contact the Radford City Manager to address ongoing electrical service and climate control problems in the General Registrar’s office. The board decided to invite General Registrar Lindsey Williams to an upcoming meeting to discuss concerns about using Compassion Church as a polling place. The board also agreed that Chairman Quesenberry will contact incoming Secretary Virginia Ayers to confirm tentative meeting dates for January and February 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. after a motion and second.

• Chairman agreed to contact City Manager about registrar office electrical and climate issues (no vote recorded)
• Board decided to invite General Registrar Lindsey Williams to discuss Compassion Church polling place (no vote recorded)
• Chairman agreed to contact incoming Secretary Virginia Ayers to confirm Jan/Feb 2026 meeting dates (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a work session to review updates to the city's Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on telecommunications, amendments, and violations sections. The group will also discuss potential changes to setback definitions and 'adult' use definitions.

• Work session on Zoning Ordinance Update
• Review of telecommunications, amendments, and violations sections
• Discussion on setback definitions
• Review of 'adult' use definitions
• Meeting at 10 Robertson Street

The commission approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes with four votes in favor and two abstentions. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (4‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (6‑yes, 0‑no)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a closed‑session to discuss acquiring or disposing of publicly‑held real property for a public purpose. The discussion is closed under Virginia Code 2.2‑3711(A)(3) because open discussion could affect the bargaining position.

• Closed‑session discussion of acquisition or disposition of public real property (confidential per 2.2‑3711(A)(3))

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several appropriation ordinances and the awarding of a bid for voltage regulators. The body is also scheduling a public hearing regarding a water rate increase under an agreement with Pulaski County PSA.

• Public hearing scheduling for water rate increase under Pulaski County PSA agreement
• Award bid for West Commerce Park Substation Voltage Regulators
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.19: $108,451 for CY 26 DCJS SRO High School
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.20: $198,303 for CY 26 DCJS SRO Dalton & McHarg
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.21: $166,346 for PY 25 CDBG and Ordinance 1815.22: $150,893 for DMV Select Funds

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority board will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property. The discussion is closed to protect bargaining positions under Virginia law. The meeting also includes standard items such as the call to order, director’s comments, and board comments. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025.

• Closed‑session discussion of acquisition or disposition of public real property

The board approved a motion to amend the agenda. The board discussed rezoning an EDA lot, possible development incentives, property updates, meeting location preferences, and the EDA's finances, but took no formal action on any of those items. The meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority meeting includes routine items such as call to order, quorum verification, and approval of an invoice. The primary agenda item is a closed‑session discussion about a prospective business seeking utility relief under the EDA’s local incentives program, referenced by statute 2.2‑3711(A)(5). The meeting also features director and board comments but no specific decisions are listed.

• Approve $2,200 invoice to RDL Graphix for “Property Available” signs
• Closed‑session discussion of a prospective business requesting utility relief under EDA local incentives program (2.2‑3711(A)(5))
• Director’s comments
• Board comments

The Economic Development Authority approved a $2,200 invoice from RDL Graphix for “Property Available” signs. A motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business request received no action. No other decisions were recorded before adjournment.

• Approved $2,200 invoice to RDL Graphix for signage (motion carried)
• Closed‑session motion to discuss prospective business not acted upon

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted to repair the damaged fencing at the dog park for $8,000, rejecting the option to relocate the park due to city land restrictions. The group also approved the installation of donated football scoreboards at Riverview Park and the New River Sports Complex.

• Dog park repairs approved for $8,000
• Football scoreboards installed at Riverview Park and New River Sports Complex
• Computer lab closing December 1 for storage
• Information plaques with QR codes proposed for ballfields ($2,200-$2,400)
• Nursery native trees proposed for Bisset Park and Veteran's Field

The Recreation Commission approved the August 16, 2025 minutes (4‑0) and welcomed new member SJ Hubbard. It voted to take the $8,000 dog‑park repair proposal to the City Council for final approval (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (4‑0).

• Approved August 16, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Welcomed new Recreation Commission member SJ Hubbard
• Referred $8,000 dog‑park repair plan to City Council for approval (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to amend the agenda to add the September 15 minutes and approved the minutes from September 15 and October 20, 2025. All five members present voted yes on each of those items, with Mr. Collier abstaining on the two minute approvals. The commission also agreed to hold a work session on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. before the regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda to add September 15 minutes (approved, 5-0 yes)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (approved, 5-0 yes; Collier abstained)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (approved, 5-0 yes; Collier abstained)
• Scheduled work session for Dec 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (approved, 5-0 yes)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss several appropriation ordinances and a lease purchase agreement for a fire truck. The body will also review a non-discrimination policy update and a volunteer remediation program certificate.

• Lease purchase agreement with Community First National Bank for a fire truck not to exceed $887,554.38
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.30 for $751,932 FY 2025 Encumbrances
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.16 for $141,532 FY 26 Victim Witness
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.18 for $24,000 asphalt paving at Teaton Crest
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.32 for $1,000 DCJS PSAP Education Program

The Radford City Council approved a non‑discrimination policy update required for HUD funding. It also adopted two opioid settlement resolutions, a fire‑truck lease purchase resolution, and appointed Lynton Leary as senior liaison. Veterans Day and Small Business Saturday proclamations were approved, and the PSAP Education Program appropriation was enacted.

• Approved non‑discrimination policy update (5‑0)
• Approved Opioid Abatement (Purdue‑Sackler) resolution (5‑0)
• Approved Opioid Abatement (Manufacturer’s) resolution (5‑0)
• Approved Fire Truck Lease Purchase Resolution (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Lynton Leary as Senior Liaison (5‑0)
• Approved Veterans Day proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Small Business Saturday proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.32 for PSAP Education Program (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a closed session to discuss a prospective business requesting utility relief under the local incentives program. The board will also address the Foundry Landfill remediation and a UECA document.

• Closed session regarding utility relief for a prospective business
• Approval of the Certification of Satisfaction Remediation (VRP – Foundry Landfill)
• Approval of the UECA Document

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. A closed session was convened to discuss a prospective business request, but no action was taken. The Authority also approved the Certification of Satisfaction Remediation for the VRP – Foundry Landfill and the UECA Document.

• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Closed session convened – no action taken
• Closed session adjourned (motion carried)
• Approved Certification of Satisfaction Remediation (VRP – Foundry Landfill) (motion carried)
• Approved UECA Document (motion carried)

Electoral Board

The Radford City Electoral Board will conduct a canvass of the November 4, 2025 general election results between November 4 and November 14. It will also hold a meeting on November 12 to consider any provisional ballots. Both items are procedural reviews of the recent election.

• Canvass of November 4, 2025 general election results (Nov 4 – Nov 14)
• Consideration of provisional ballots (Nov 12)

The Electoral Board voted unanimously to hold a closed session to consider provisional ballots. It then approved the draft minutes from the September and October meetings. The board adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Motion to go into closed session passed unanimously
• Approved draft minutes of September meeting (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes of October meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

Library Board

The board reviewed old business, including acceptance of August meeting minutes and a request for staff work‑history summaries. Members discussed program updates such as the Death Café, blackout poetry, and the upcoming Lamplighters Book Sale on Nov 7‑8, as well as potential changes to weekend and Sunday hours. New business highlighted the upcoming book sale and several community outreach programs, including a new blood‑pressure monitor agreement with the American Heart Association.

• Lamplighters Book Sale scheduled for Friday, Nov 7 and Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, 10 AM‑5 PM
• Agreement with the American Heart Association providing four free blood‑pressure monitors and cuffs for patron use
• First Quarterly Book Club partnership with Radford City High School and Dalton Intermediate School, 24 participants in October
• Dr. Carol Kern to present on pet acupuncture treatment on Nov 13
• Planned outreach events with the Senior Center at the Rec Center in Jan 2026 focusing on technology

The board voted to accept the August 2025 meeting notes after a motion by Caroline Gaskins and a second by Carol Herd. No other motions received a vote; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates, program discussions, and announcements of upcoming events. No further decisions were recorded.

• Accepted August 2025 meeting notes (motion passed)

City Council

The Radford City Council will vote on a lease financing agreement to acquire a fire truck, with principal costs not to exceed $905,000. The council will also consider rezoning of 212 Third Avenue and adopt three appropriation ordinances: $129,410 for a victim‑witness grant, $86,589 for police asset forfeiture funds, and $1,324 for a police donations partnership. Additionally, appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals and a senior liaison for the Recreation Department will be addressed.

• Rezoning of 212 Third Ave
• Fire truck lease purchase financing agreement up to $905,000
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.31: $129,410 Victim Witness Grant
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.14: $86,589 Police Asset Forfeiture Funds
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.15: $1,324 Police Donations CEU Calendar Partnership 2025

The council unanimously approved the minutes from Oct. 13, 2025, adopted a proclamation honoring the Radford Theatre’s 90th anniversary, and supported the planning commission’s recommendation on the 212 Third Ave rezoning. They also approved a fire‑truck lease financing up to $905,000, appointed Mike Neeble to the Building Code Board of Appeals, and approved three appropriation ordinances for victim‑witness services, police asset forfeiture and police donations.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Radford Theatre’s 90th anniversary (5-0)
• Supported Planning Commission recommendation on rezoning 212 Third Ave (5-0)
• Approved fire‑truck lease financing up to $905,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Neeble to Building Code Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.31 – $129,410 Victim/Witness Grant (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1815.14 – $86,589 Police Asset Forfeiture Funds (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1815.15 – $1,324 Police Donations CEU Calendar (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning application RZ‑26‑001 for 212 Third Ave, seeking to change part of the property from the B‑3 Central Businesses District to the R‑4 Multi‑Family District. The proposal covers three parcels totaling about 23,250 sq ft and would add 15 efficiency apartments (7 on the ground floor, 8 on the second floor). A joint public hearing with the City Council on this rezoning was held on September 22, 2025. The commission will also discuss unit density, sign allowances, and telecom tower height limits.

• Rezoning application RZ‑26‑001 for 212 Third Ave (B‑3 to R‑4)
• Proposal for 15 efficiency apartments (7 ground floor, 8 second floor)
• Joint public hearing on rezoning held September 22, 2025
• Decision to allow 10 units in a row before separation in R‑4 district
• Discussion of sign allowances in Medical Arts and Mixed‑Use districts and telecom towers under 35 ft

The commission approved its agenda unanimously. The September 15 minutes were tabled until November 17. The rezoning request for 212 Third Ave (RZ-26-001) was rejected, with all six members voting yes to the motion not to support it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Tabled September 15 minutes until Nov 17 (no vote recorded)
• Rejected rezoning request RZ-26-001 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the updated list of Officers of Election for the November election. It authorized Registrar Williams to make further changes to the list as needed. The Board also agreed to oversee opening of the tabulator bin after the meeting.

• Approved updated list of Officers of Election for November election
• Authorized Registrar Williams to make further changes to the list as needed
• Agreed to oversee opening of the tabulator bin after the meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss several appropriation ordinances and a fire truck lease purchase agreement. The meeting includes a work session with New River Community Action and a closed session regarding real property disposition.

• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.13: $701,661 for West Commerce Park Transformer
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.12: $15,092 for Electronic Summons
• Ordinance #1823 regarding Norfolk & Southern Temporary Construction Easement
• Fire Truck Lease Purchase Agreement
• DMV License Agents Memorandum of Agreement

The council unanimously approved remote participation for a member and adopted the September minutes. It also approved the DMV license‑agent agreement, a city‑specific social‑services holiday schedule, a temporary construction easement for Norfolk & Southern, and the surplus‑vehicle list excluding a pumper engine. Additionally, the council confirmed appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Criminal Justice Board.

• Approved remote participation for Ms. Foster (4-0)
• Approved September 22 & 30, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved DMV License Agents Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Social Services Holiday Schedule Policy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1823 temporary construction easement (5-0)
• Approved surplus vehicles list, excluding the pumper engine (5-0)
• Approved appointment of SJ Hubbard to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Chief Holdaway to Criminal Justice Board (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review POP applications for renovations at 1095 and 1135 East Main. The board will also hold discussions regarding land and the ACCE Program with guest Dee Dee Kennedy.

• POP application: Taylor Hollow Construction renovations at 1095 East Main for $8,880.00
• POP application: Taylor Hollow Construction renovations at 1135 East Main for $11,102
• Sands Anderson attorney fees invoice for $1,457.50
• ACCE Program discussion with Dee Dee Kennedy of NRCC Educational Foundation
• Land discussions with John Curtis

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the July, August, and September 2025 meetings. It approved a $1,457.50 invoice to Sands Anderson for attorney fees. It also approved $3,500 reimbursements each for Taylor Hollow Construction’s renovation applications at 1095 and 1135 East Main Street.

• Approved minutes from July 24, August 21, and September 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Sands Anderson attorney fee invoice of $1,457.50 (motion carried)
• Approved $3,500 reimbursement for Taylor Hollow Construction at 1095 East Main Street (motion carried)
• Approved $3,500 reimbursement for Taylor Hollow Construction at 1135 East Main Street (motion carried)

City Council

The Radford City Council will address an unfinished business item: a purchase order for a transformer at West Radford Commerce Park. The council will also hold a retreat during this special meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• West Radford Commerce Park – Purchase Order for transformer
• City Council retreat

The council voted to issue a purchase order to Eaton for a transformer costing $407,076. The motion was made by Vice‑Mayor Gillespie, seconded by Councilmember Foster, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved $407,076 purchase order to Eaton for transformer (5-0)

City Council

The Radford City Council meeting on September 22, 2025 includes public hearings on the PY 24 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report, the West Radford Commerce Park debt service, and a rezoning request for 212 Third Avenue. New business items include a social services holiday schedule policy, a PJM membership, a note purchase agreement for the West Radford Commerce Park, an award contract for a transformer, and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The council will also consider two appropriation ordinances—$17,650 for a DMV vehicle selective enforcement alcohol grant and $22,800 for police traffic services.

• Rezoning Request — 212 Third Avenue (public hearing)
• West Radford Commerce Park — Debt Service (public hearing)
• Ordinance #1822 General Obligation Note and Note Purchase Agreement (new business)
• Award Contract for Transformer (new business)
• Appropriation Ordinance 1815.11: $22,800 for Police Traffic Services (new business)

The council ratified the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report and authorized the City Manager and Tim Logwood to sign the agreement. It approved the Alcohol Safety Grant and Police Traffic Services Grant for the police department. It deferred the award of the transformer bid for the West Radford Commerce Park and requested advertising for a vacant Parks and Recreation Commission seat. Several proclamations for Public Power Week, Fire Prevention Week, and Arts and Humanities Week were moved forward, though vote totals were not recorded.

• Ratified CAPER report and authorized signatures (vote not recorded)
• Approved Alcohol Safety Grant (1815.10) for police (vote not recorded)
• Approved Police Traffic Services Grant (1815.11) for police (vote not recorded)
• Deferred awarding transformer bid for West Radford Commerce Park
• Requested advertisement for vacant Parks and Recreation Commission seat
• Moved forward Public Power Week proclamation (vote not recorded)
• Moved forward Fire Prevention Week proclamation (vote not recorded)
• Moved forward Arts and Humanities Week proclamation (vote not recorded)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, review financial statements, and consider a property insurance invoice for VRSA totaling $4,485 (or $1,121 quarterly). The board will also receive an update on the Foundry and VEDP projects and provide board comments. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2025
• Approve minutes from July 10, 2025
• Approve minutes from July 24, 2025
• Invoice: VRSA property insurance $4,485 (or $1,121 quarterly)
• Foundry / VEDP project update

The board approved the minutes from the June 5 and July 10 meetings. It approved payment of the VRSA property‑insurance invoice. The board agreed to develop a payment plan with the City by the end of December 2025. It approved a $2,000 grant to the high school horticulture program for the 2026 POP Planter Project.

• Approved June 5 and July 10 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved VRSA property‑insurance invoice of $4,485 with quarterly payments (motion carried)
• Agreed to develop a payment plan with the City by end of December 2025
• Approved $2,000 grant to the High School Horticulture Program for 2026 POP Planter Project (motion carried)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss new business including the city dog park and 2026 tree planting at Bisset Park. The body will also review old business regarding field naming, a new commission member, and football scoreboards.

• Dog Park discussion
• 2026 tree planting at Bisset Park with Nursery Natives
• Field naming recognition and plaques
• Rec Center Computer Lab
• Football scoreboards

The commission voted 4‑0 to place plaques with descriptions and QR codes in each park and ballfield. It also voted 4‑0 to repurpose the recreation center computer room for storage. Earlier, the July 21 and August 19, 2025 meeting minutes were each approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted placing plaques in each park/ballfield (4-0)
• Approved reusing the computer room for storage (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a work session to review updates to the city’s zoning ordinance, including references to restrictive covenants and definitions of biological and chemical threats. Commissioners discussed lot‑size requirements for townhomes and the formatting of the ordinance. Staff reported an application to rezone 212 Third Avenue from B‑3 (Central Business) to R‑4 (Multi‑Family) for a $4 million supportive‑housing project, which will be presented at the next regular meeting.

• Zoning Ordinance Update – review of draft ordinance sections on restrictive covenants, threat definitions, lot size and formatting
• Rezoning request RZ-26-001 for 212 Third Avenue, changing from B‑3 to R‑4 for a $4 million supportive‑housing development
• Election of officers – nominating committee formed and issue tabled for next meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 21 and August 18, 2025 meetings. It adopted a policy allowing up to 10 townhomes in a row in the R‑4 District. The commission decided not to hold the scheduled October 6, 2025 work session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 21 & August 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted 10‑unit townhome row limit in R‑4 District (decision, no vote recorded)
• Cancelled October 6, 2025 work session (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation and consider a budget amendment for temporary stipends. The meeting includes reports from Radford University and the Radford Heritage Foundation.

• Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation and resolution
• Ordinance #1821 to amend budget for temporary stipends
• Radford Heritage Foundation annual report and Memorandum of Understanding
• Appointment to the Social Services Board
• Resolution regarding Super Game Station

The Radford City Council approved several items, including updates to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Radford Heritage Foundation, and a temporary stipend ordinance. Council members also approved multiple proclamations and appointed a new member to the Social Services Board. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Radford Heritage Foundation MOU (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Ordinance #1821 – Temporary Stipends (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved appointment of Erin Brosius to Social Services Board (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Constitution Week proclamation (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Super Game Station resolution (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)

Electoral Board

The Board approved the corrected minutes from the July meetings by unanimous vote. It unanimously confirmed that all Radford polling places have been assessed and are compliant with ADA requirements, and that the checklists are filed with Board records. The Board also unanimously supported the registrar’s discretion to limit candidate signs on the government building’s curtilage. Other discussion items were noted but no further actions were taken.

• Approved corrected minutes from July 9, 24, and 31 (unanimous)
• Confirmed all polling places are ADA compliant (unanimous)
• Filed ADA checklists with Board records (unanimous)
• Supported registrar’s discretion to limit candidate signs on building curtilage (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review a POP application and approve invoices. The board will also receive an update regarding concrete removal at the Foundry site.

• POP Application for New River Veterinary Emergency Services: $20,020 for façade improvements
• Rakestraw invoice: $3,475 for Foundry mowing / bush hogging
• Update on Foundry Concrete Removal walk-thru

The Economic Development Authority approved a $5,000 reimbursement to New River Veterinary Emergency Services for façade improvements. It also approved a $3,475 payment to Rakestraw for mowing and bush hogging services. Finally, the board voted to remove $389,162.69 of EDA funds from the city's pooled cash account. All three motions carried.

• Approved $5,000 reimbursement to New River Veterinary Emergency Services (motion carried)
• Approved $3,475 payment to Rakestraw for mowing/bush hogging (motion carried)
• Approved removal of $389,162.69 from City’s pooled cash account (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session and a council retreat. The open portion of the meeting includes a vote on an ordinance regarding the Communication Officer's compensation.

• Ordinance #1820 regarding Communication Officer's compensation
• Closed session to discuss compensation rates
• Closed session regarding a Pulaski County lawsuit over a revenue sharing agreement

The council unanimously approved a street closure on its first reading. They also unanimously removed the Council retreat from the agenda. Earlier, the council convened, adjourned, and certified a closed meeting to discuss employee matters and a lawsuit, all with unanimous approval.

• Convene closed meeting on employee matters and lawsuit – approved (5-0)
• Adjourn closed meeting – approved (5-0)
• Re‑convene regular meeting – approved (5-0)
• Certify closed meeting discussed only its agenda item – approved (5-0)
• Amend agenda to remove Council retreat – approved (5-0)
• Approve street closure on first reading – approved (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting minutes from April 3 2025 and June 25 2025. It also approved Brad’s Barber Shop’s POP application and a $5,000 reimbursement for façade improvements. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 3 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 25 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Brad’s Barber Shop POP application and $5,000 reimbursement (motion carried)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met without a quorum, so no votes or approvals occurred. Items discussed included gym banner designs, criteria for renting Triangle Park, sports program updates, and proposed recreation‑center hours, but none were decided. The meeting was adjourned after discussion.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the officer slate for another term. It also recommended the RZ-26-001 rezoning request be forwarded to City Council for a joint public hearing scheduled for September 22, 2025. Minutes from the July 21 meeting were tabled pending revision, and the agenda was approved.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Tabled July 21 minutes pending revision (6-0)
• Approved officer slate (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning RZ-26-001 for joint public hearing (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved two opioid settlement resolutions, one for Purdue‑Sackler ($98,059) and one for multiple manufacturers ($15,494.31). It also approved a personal‑property tax‑relief resolution, appointed Melissa Skelton as interim city clerk, and confirmed appointments to the NRV Passenger Rail Station Authority. Several appropriation ordinances were adopted to fund grant projects for auto‑theft cameras and NG911 equipment.

• Approved Opioid Settlement – Purdue/Sackler ($98,059) (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement – manufacturers ($15,494.31) (5-0)
• Approved Personal Property Tax Relief resolution (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Skelton as Interim City Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed David Horton and Todd Meredith to NRV Passenger Rail Station Authority (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1814.07 for $10,000 auto‑theft grant (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1814.09 for $150,000 NG911 grant (5-0)

Electoral Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the June 9, June 17, and July 9 meetings. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 9, June 17, and July 9 meetings (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. After reviewing old business and new business items, the board moved to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded and carried. No other formal motions were recorded.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Michael, seconded by Caroline)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Michael, seconded by Claudia)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board convened at 3:31 p.m. and a motion was made to go into closed session to discuss the General Registrar’s performance review, as required by Virginia Code sections 2.2‑3712A, 24.2‑109.1, and 2.2‑3711A1. The closed session lasted until 4:29 p.m., after which the board reconvened, certified that only exempt matters were considered, and adjourned at 4:31 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved to closed session for General Registrar performance review

Electoral Board

The board moved into a closed session under Virginia Code §§2.2-3712A and 24.2-109.1 to prepare the General Registrar’s performance review. After the closed session ended at 4:16 p.m., the board reconvened in open session and discussed the General Registrar’s plan to mail voter cards in the East Precinct. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on policy matters were recorded.

• Closed session held to prepare General Registrar performance review

Economic Development Authority

The board approved three invoices for attorney fees, property signs, and marketing signs. It also approved a $3,475 mowing and bush‑hog quote for the Foundry site and landfill. Finally, the board voted to keep the current EDA officers for the upcoming fiscal year. All motions carried.

• Approved Sands Anderson invoice $556.50 (motion carried)
• Approved Michelle Lea Creative invoice $75.00 (motion carried)
• Approved RDL invoice $106.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Rakestraw mowing quote $3,475.00 (motion carried)
• Retained current EDA officers for the new fiscal year (motion carried)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted 4‑0 to approve the April 23, 2025 minutes as written. A motion to adjourn the July 21, 2025 meeting also passed 4‑0. No other actions were formally decided during this session.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 21 and June 16, 2025. The commission voted to table the election of officers until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 16 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled election of officers issue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city’s legal counsel to extend a $450,000 settlement offer to Henry Schein and affiliates in the opioid litigation. It also approved the award of the chemical bid for the water treatment plant, declared a local emergency to enable state and federal aid, and approved the closure of East Main Street for the Radford Community Fest. Several police‑related grant appropriations were adopted through a consent agenda.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $450,000 opioid settlement resolution (5-0)
• Approved award of chemical bid for water plant (5-0)
• Approved local emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved East Main St closure for Community Fest (5-0)
• Approved police grant appropriations 1814.01 (consent agenda)
• Approved police grant appropriations 1814.02 (consent agenda)
• Approved police grant appropriations 1814.03 (consent agenda)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $148.97 LoopNet invoice for monthly services. The board approved moving forward with the concrete removal bid awarded to HT Bowling. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved LoopNet invoice of $148.97 (motion carried)
• Approved and will proceed with HT Bowling concrete removal bid (motion carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority read three concrete removal bids and noted a fourth bid that arrived after the reading. Members discussed potential candidates for a city representative on the Workforce Development Board. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes.

City Council

The council approved the school board’s FY 2025 budget amendment, raising the budget to $51.9 million. It also approved Ordinance 1817 to issue $6 million in general‑obligation bonds for debt restructuring. Council voted not to appropriate funds for the REDI grant this fiscal year and directed the EDA and foundation to amend the agreement. Additional actions included appointing members to several boards, adopting the 2025‑2026 meeting calendar, and approving a $5,000 litter‑management grant.

• Approved FY 2025 School Board budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1817 to issue $6 million bonds (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1818 pole‑relocation agreement (5‑0)
• Voted not to appropriate REDI grant funds; 4‑0‑1 (Mayor abstained)
• Appointed members to seven boards and commissions (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 council meeting calendar (5‑0)
• Approved $5,000 litter‑management grant (Appropriation Ordinance 1802.30) (5‑0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board began the initial canvass of the June 17 primary results and postponed the work across three meetings. On June 23 the Board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consider provisional ballots, then certified the closed session complied with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Board completed the canvass and adjourned the meeting.

• Continued initial canvass of June 17 primary results (June 17 meeting) – postponed to June 18
• Continued canvass on June 18 – postponed to June 23
• Continued canvass on June 23 – completed canvass
• Motion to enter closed session for provisional ballot review – passed unanimously
• Certification that closed session met Virginia FOIA requirements – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda unanimously. It postponed approval of the April 21, 2025 minutes until the July meeting. The commission approved a three‑member nominating committee. It also approved the FY 2025‑26 calendar and changed the regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Tabled April 21, 2025 minutes (postponed to July meeting)
• Approved nominating committee (members: Gillespie, Castleberry, Gropman) (6‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 calendar and changed meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (6‑0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board unanimously approved the May 12 minutes. It decided to send updated voter‑registration cards to voters in the East district for the 2025 election, with the New River district to receive cards in 2026. The Board also scheduled a review of the General Registrar’s evaluation for the July 9 meeting.

• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending voter‑registration cards to East district in 2025, New River district in 2026
• Agreed to discuss General Registrar’s evaluation at July 9 meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority reviewed the $3.5 million grant that requires an $875,000 (25%) match. Members asked about water/sewer line condition, substation needs, and transformer lead time. Staff said lines are in good condition, a new substation is needed, and a transformer could take 2‑4 years. The board considered issuing a purchase order for the transformer, and staff will contact the state to confirm if that satisfies the grant match requirement. No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting minutes from February, March, and May. It approved a $3,500 POP grant for Hunds Bicycle and Outdoor Shop, a $3,582.07 invoice to ENVECO for silt fence removal, and a $109 Loopnet subscription for six months. All motions carried.

• Approved minutes from Feb 6, Feb 20, Mar 6, and May 1, 2025
• Approved $3,500 POP grant for Hunds Bicycle and Outdoor Shop
• Approved ENVECO invoice payment of $3,582.07 (reimbursable by VBRSP Grant)
• Approved $109 Loopnet subscription for six months

City Council

The council voted to adopt the proposed recreation fee increases for FY 2026. It also approved a CDBG amendment that reallocated funds to a sewer line project on Stockton Street and tabled further action on the REDI Grant until June. Additional actions included endorsing the 2025 Action Plan and approving the Appropriation Ordinance for risk‑management grants. Several proclamations recognizing Flag Day, Pride Month and other observances were also adopted.

• Approved recreation fee increase resolution (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG amendment reallocating funds to sewer line project (unanimous)
• Tabled REDI Grant action until June meeting (unanimous)
• Endorsed 2025 Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.9 on first reading (unanimous)
• Dispensed second reading of Appropriation Ordinance 1802.9 (unanimous)
• Approved Flag Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Pride Month proclamation (passed with one nay)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The Board agreed to open the canvass immediately after polls close in future elections. The next meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to open canvass immediately after polls close in future elections
• Scheduled next meeting for June 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. The board voted to adjourn the May 5 meeting. It also confirmed participation in two community outreach events: the Women’s Resource Center on June 20 and the Mary Draper Ingles Festival on July 26. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed
• Committed to participate in Women’s Resource Center outreach on 6/20/25
• Committed to participate in Mary Draper Ingles Festival on 7/26/25

Economic Development Authority

The board approved moving $75,000 from the pooled cash account with the City to a new account at Atlantic Union Bank. It decided not to list the two EDA‑owned properties with a realtor. The director agreed to collect information on listing the properties on Loopnet for the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of $75,000 to Atlantic Union Bank (motion carried)
• Decided not to list EDA properties with a realtor
• Agreed to gather Loopnet information for next board meeting

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a proclamation for National Cities, Towns & Villages Month, and Ordinance 1816 clarifying tax rate effective dates. It also reduced Chamber of Commerce funding, approved the subdivision of the 21.473‑acre Glades property for 55 single‑family homes, appointed members to local boards, and funded the sheriff’s taser upgrade with a $48,597 appropriation.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved National Cities, Towns & Villages Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1816 on first reading (5-0)
• Dispensed second reading of Ordinance 1816 (5-0)
• Decreased Chamber of Commerce funding from 18 to 14 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for The Glades (21.473‑acre) for 55 homes (5-0)
• Appointed Wade Vanoy to Pepper’s Ferry Board and Kim Repass & Abram Williams to Onward NRV (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.28 for sheriff’s taser upgrade ($48,597) (5-0)

City Council

The council approved remote participation for Councilmember Foster, allowing her to join from Illinois. They adopted Ordinance 1813, setting new tax rates for real property, personal property, meals and hotel occupancy for 2025. They adopted Ordinance 1814, increasing wastewater, water, solid‑waste fees and several land‑use fees. They adopted Ordinance 1815, approving the FY 2026 city budget totaling $77,262,257. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved remote participation for Ms. Foster (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1813 tax rates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1814 fee and rate increases (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1815 FY 2026 budget of $77,262,257 (5-0)
• Constituted closed meeting for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned closed meeting (5-0)
• Re‑convened regular meeting (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City Council approve a subdivision plat for a 21.473‑acre property in the West Ward, allowing 55 single‑family homes. The commission also approved an adjournment at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes for March 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve subdivision plat for 21.473 acres, 55 lots (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the FY 2026 budget totaling $77,262,257, covering general, streets, transit, water, wastewater, electric, solid waste, and internal services. It also adopted new tax rates (Ordinance 1813) and fee increases (Ordinance 1814), appointed Melissa Skelton as an alternate to the New River Valley Regional Rail Authority, and approved a $33,441 grant for a police‑mental health program. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2026 budget of $77,262,257 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1813 setting new tax rates, including real property tax $0.82 per $100 assessed value (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1814 increasing wastewater, water, solid waste, and land‑use fees (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Skelton as alternate to the New River Valley Regional Rail Authority (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.27 granting $33,441 to the police mental‑health program (5-0)

City Council

Mayor Raymond David Horton opened and closed the public hearing for Ordinance 1813 and 1814, with no public comments. He also opened and closed the public hearing for Ordinance 1815, again with no comments. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, or denial for these ordinances.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1813 & 1814 held (no vote recorded)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1815 held (no vote recorded)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board voted to enter a closed session to discuss information‑technology and election‑security matters as permitted by Virginia law. After reconvening, the board approved an amended version of the March meeting minutes. The board also received updates on June primaries and the planned testing of tabulator machines, and learned of a possible joint VEBA district meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved closed session to discuss IT and election security matters (motion passed)
• Approved amended minutes from the March meeting (motion passed)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a pre‑approval for Brad’s Barber Shop to refurbish its façade, a project estimated at $34,760. The Authority also approved Haley Aldrich’s proposal to provide Invitation to Bid documents for the concrete removal at the Foundry Property. No other actions were taken.

• Approved pre‑approval of Brad’s Barber Shop façade renovation (motion carried)
• Approved Haley Aldrich proposal to provide Invitation to Bid documents for concrete removal (motion carried)

City Council

The Radford City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a series of April proclamations. It approved three appropriations: $1,000 for an animal‑control grant, $137,519 for a Next Generation 9‑1‑1 upgrade, and $3,200 for a law‑enforcement equipment grant. The council also authorized the city manager to work with counsel on a proposed opioid litigation settlement and set a motion to reconsider a $128,686.37 REDI grant at the May 12 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 animal‑control grant (Appropriation Ordinance 1802.23, unanimous)
• Approved $137,519 NG911 upgrade grant (Appropriation Ordinance 1802.24, unanimous)
• Approved $3,200 law‑enforcement equipment grant (Appropriation Ordinance 1802.25, unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to pursue opioid litigation settlement (unanimous)
• Motion to reconsider REDI Grant $128,686.37 at May 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Added opioid litigation item to agenda (unanimous)