Rocky Mount public meetings in 2022
46 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Finance & Human Services Committee will review the financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.
- Review of the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Financial Report
Town Council
The Council will review the FY21-22 financial report and consider a policy for remote participation of members. A public hearing is scheduled regarding real property on Weaver Street in the industrial park. The council will also discuss selecting a contractor for Town Hall improvements.
- Disposition of real property on Weaver Street in the Franklin County Rocky Mount Industrial Park
- Policy for the remote participation of members of Town Council
- Selection of contractor for Town Hall improvements
- Presentation of the FY21-22 financial report
Town Council
The committee will hold a discussion regarding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). This item is a follow-up to a meeting held on September 27, 2022.
- Discussion of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
Planning Commission
The Rocky Mount Planning Commission will hold a worksession for continued discussion of short term rentals. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022, regular meeting.
- Continued discussion of short term rentals
- Approval of November 1, 2022, regular meeting minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Floyd Ave Developers LLC regarding paving requirements for a vacant lot. The board will also discuss a policy for remote participation in meetings.
- Variance request to use gravel instead of asphalt, concrete, or brick for a parking lot at West Court Street and Floyd Avenue
- Discussion on policy for remote participation in meetings
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes and receive staff updates regarding Daniel Economic Development and the Harvester Performance Center. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation and discussion of quarterly payments.
- Introduction of new member
- Review of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
- Staff updates on Daniel Economic Development and Harvester Performance Center
- Closed session for consultation with legal counsel
- Discussion of quarterly payments and 2023 meeting dates
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a special called meeting to discuss a new policy for remote participation in meetings. No other business was listed on the agenda.
- Policy for remote participation in meetings
Town Council
The November 14, 2022, Rocky Mount Town Council special called meeting was cancelled. The scheduled agenda included a closed session regarding personnel matters.
Town Council
The Town Council will approve draft minutes from October 2022 meetings and review monthly reports from several town departments. A closed session is scheduled for discussions regarding personnel and real property.
- Approval of October 10 and October 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of monthly departmental reports
- Police compensation item in consent agenda
- Closed session on personnel matters and real property acquisition or disposition
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the October 4, 2022, meeting minutes and conduct a worksession regarding short term rentals. No public hearings or new business are scheduled for this meeting.
- Worksession on Short Term Rentals
- Approval of October 4, 2022, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the disposition of real property at 325 Franklin Street. The agenda also includes discussions on FY2022 budget amendments and supplemental budget appropriations for state grants. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance to amend procurement provisions in the Town Code.
- Disposition of real property at 325 Franklin Street
- Ordinance to amend procurement provisions in Town Code
- FY2022 Budget Amendment
- Supplemental budget appropriation for Virginia State Police Grant
- Update on Franklin Street Sidewalk
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on short term rentals. There are no public hearings or new business items scheduled for this meeting.
- Short Term Rental Discussion
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting and receive staff updates. The board will also revisit discussions regarding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
- Review of July 26, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
- Upcoming community partnership and networking events
Town Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee is meeting to hold a discussion regarding a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). The remaining agenda items are procedural.
- Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will introduce Finance Director Vincent Copenhaver and review monthly departmental reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and a request from Phillip Bane to purchase Angle Street property.
- Introduction of Finance Director Vincent Copenhaver
- Discussion regarding Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
- Request from Phillip Bane to purchase Angle Street property
- Request for 2022 Homecoming Parade
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review meeting minutes from June and August 2022. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a variance to allow an accessory structure in the side yard at 140 Maple Ave.
- Variance request for 140 Maple Ave to allow an accessory structure in the side yard
- Review of June 2, 2022, and August 4, 2022, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Finance & Human Services Committee is meeting to review a draft procurement policy. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the agenda.
- Review of Draft Procurement Policy
Town Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Town's Zoning Ordinance. The review focuses on temporary use regulations for mobile food units.
- Proposed amendment to the Town's Zoning Ordinance regarding mobile food unit regulations
Town Council
The Town Council will administer the oath of office to new Police Chief Phillip Young. The agenda also includes discussions regarding street closures for a Christmas event and reviewing 2023 meeting dates. Additionally, the council will consider a draft procurement policy referral.
- Oath of office for New Chief of Police, Mr. Phillip Young
- Street closure for Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas
- Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Grant Agreement
- Review and consideration of 2023 Town Meeting Dates
- Discussion regarding real property acquisition for Industrial Park
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for 35 First Street. The applicant seeks to allow an accessory structure that exceeds 50 percent of the principal building's footprint.
- Public hearing for variance at 35 First Street
- Request to exceed 50% building footprint limit for an accessory structure
- Review of June 2, 2022, meeting minutes
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will introduce a new member and review the minutes from the May 24, 2022, meeting. Staff will provide business and HPC updates, and the board will address old business regarding a CDBG Representative.
- Introduction of new member
- Review of May 24, 2022, minutes
- Business and HPC staff updates
- CDBG Representative discussion
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council will discuss documents regarding the Floyd/Franklin Street Intersection. This includes a proposal for a VDOT Smart Scale application.
- Floyd/Franklin Intersection - VDOT Smart Scale Application Proposal
- Review of Floyd/Franklin Street Intersection Documents
Town Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the town's zoning ordinance for temporary uses. The agenda also includes discussions on playground improvements at Mary Elizabeth Park and a VDOT application for the Floyd/Franklin intersection.
- Public hearing on zoning amendments for mobile food units and itinerant merchants
- Playground replacement and shelter addition at Mary Elizabeth Park
- VDOT Smart Scale application proposal for the Floyd/Franklin intersection
- Lease agreement with U.S. Cellular for a cellular tower
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Town's Zoning Ordinance for temporary uses. The meeting also includes the election of officers and a review of the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Proposed zoning ordinance amendments for mobile food units and itinerant merchants
- Election of Planning Commission officers
- Review and approval of the 2023 meeting calendar
- Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing and considering documents related to a proposed new fire truck. This item was previously discussed at the Finance and Human Services Committee meeting on June 21, 2022.
- Review of documents for a proposed new fire truck
Town Council
The Finance & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss the purchase of a fire truck. The committee will review related documents and make a recommendation to the Town Council.
- Discussion of fire truck purchase
- Review of fire truck documents
- Recommendation to Council regarding fire truck purchase
Town Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding modifications to water and wastewater rates. The agenda also includes discussions on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for utility trailers and the purchase of a fire truck.
- Public hearing on water and wastewater rate modifications
- Adoption of new water and wastewater rates
- Proposed zoning ordinance amendment for utility trailers
- Discussion regarding the purchase of a fire truck
- Supplemental Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022
Planning Commission
The Rocky Mount Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2022. The agenda includes the introduction of new members and a review of temporary uses. Specific topics for the scheduled public hearing are not listed in the provided text.
- Introduction of new members
- Review and discussion of temporary uses
- Approval of April 5, 2022, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a work session regarding utility trailers. The meeting also includes roll call and agenda approval.
- Work session on utility trailers with the Ordinance Committee
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing for an appeal by 325FranklinSt, LLC. The applicant is requesting to reduce the required sidewalk width along Claiborne Avenue from 36 inches to approximately 31 inches.
- Sidewalk width appeal at 325 Franklin Street
- Review of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes
Economic Development Authority
The authority will review financial reports, quarterly payments, and the CDBG Management Team Representative. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding the potential acquisition or disposition of real property.
- Financial report and quarterly payments
- CDBG Management Team Representative discussion
- Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
Town Council
The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget and associated tax rates and fees. The agenda also includes a review of fee waivers for a new Habitat Home on Bland Street.
- FY 2023 Proposed Budget appropriation resolution
- FY 2023 Budget Tax Rates and Fees resolution
- Fee waiver consideration for a new Habitat Home on Bland Street
- Appointment of representatives to RVARC
- Special recognition for lifesaving interventions
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council is conducting public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and the Fiscal Year 23-27 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also hold a hearing regarding proposed FY 2023 tax rates and fees. No motions are scheduled for consideration until May 9, 2022.
- Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and FY 23-27 CIP
- Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rates and Fees
Town Council
The Streets, Sidewalks & Streetlights Committee will discuss specific traffic items. This includes left turns onto Old Franklin Turnpike and the intersection of School Board Road and Market Place Drive.
- Discussion of left turns onto Old Franklin Turnpike
- Discussion of the intersection with School Board Road and Market Place Drive
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council is conducting its second work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The remaining agenda items are procedural.
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Work Session No. 2
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting its first budget work session for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda does not list specific items or dollar amounts for discussion.
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Work Session
Town Council
The Finance & Human Services Committee will review the FY2021 Audit Report in detail. Following this review, the committee will make recommendations to the Town Council regarding the audit.
- Review of FY2021 Audit Report
- Recommendations to Council regarding the audit
Town Council
The Town Council will review the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget and the Fiscal Year 2021 audit report. The agenda also includes a public hearing on utility trailer zoning and several ordinance amendments regarding taxes and parking.
- Public hearing for utility trailer zoning ordinance amendment
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget
- Ordinance amending transient occupancy tax
- Ordinance regarding parking prohibitions in specified places
- Adoption of the Western Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The first involves increasing the allowed building height at 325 Franklin Street to 54 feet. The second seeks permission for a carport in the side yard at 310 Orchard Avenue.
- Height variance request for 325 Franklin Street to allow 54 feet
- Accessory structure variance for 310 Orchard Avenue to allow a carport
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings for the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding utility trailers. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report.
- Public hearing on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2022–2027)
- Proposed amendment to Town Zoning Ordinance for utility trailers
- Presentation of the 2021 Annual Report
- Training on Civic Clerk agenda software
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review previous meeting minutes and the current bank balance. The board will also discuss upcoming networking events and hold a closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition.
- Approval of check to Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, PLLC
- Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
- Review of January 25, 2022 minutes
Town Council
The Streets, Sidewalks & Streetlights Committee will discuss traffic patterns at 216 Old Franklin Turnpike and South Main Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parking on Franklin Street and Claiborne Avenue. Additionally, the committee will address damage to water meter antennas.
- Left turns at 216 Old Franklin Turnpike and South Main Street
- Parking near Claiborne Avenue and Public Parking entrance
- Damage to antennas/transmitters for water meters
Town Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a work session with the Ordinance Committee regarding utility trailers. The committee will also discuss utility infrastructure for subdivisions.
- Work session with Ordinance Committee regarding utility trailers
- Discussion of utility infrastructure for subdivisions
Town Council
The Town Council will review departmental reports and approve the February 14, 2022, meeting minutes. The agenda includes the acquisition of a vacant lot at 20 Spring Street and resolutions for Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and CDBG grants. A closed session is scheduled for personnel discussions and legal consultation.
- Acquisition of vacant lot at 20 Spring Street
- Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Grant Resolution
- CDBG Grant Resolution
- Departmental monthly reports
- Closed meeting regarding personnel and zoning regulations
Planning Commission
This meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a worksession for software training. The Commission will review the CivicClerk agenda software and approve minutes from January 4, 2022. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- Review and training on CivicClerk agenda software
- Approval of January 4, 2022, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council will discuss several new business items including traffic and parking adjustments. The meeting also includes a continuing discussion regarding commercial vehicles and utility trailers in residential districts. Additionally, the council will address employee compensation and benefits.
- Discussion of commercial vehicles and utility trailers in residential districts
- Traffic changes at 216 Old Franklin Turnpike and South Main Street
- Parking adjustments on Franklin Street and Claiborne Avenue
- Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant for the Police Department
- Discussion regarding the lot at 20 Spring Street