Rocky Mount public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The committee will meet to review the financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023. The meeting includes a roll call and agenda approval.

• Review of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Financial Report

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a reorganizational meeting to review appointments for several town officers, including the Vice Mayor and Town Manager. The agenda also includes a presentation of the FY22-23 Financial Report and service awards for staff members.

• Appointment of Vice Mayor, Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, and Fire Marshal
• Presentation of the FY22-23 Financial Report
• Service awards for six employees
• Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) designation resolution
• Review of committee member appointments

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss potential projects for the next year and ways to promote local businesses at the Harvester Performance Center. The meeting also includes routine reviews of previous minutes and staff updates.

• Discussion regarding EDA projects for next year
• Promoting local businesses at Harvester Performance Center
• Review of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint worksession. The primary item involves a presentation by the Berkley Group regarding updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.

• Berkley Group presentation on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amended FY2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on equipment for the Scuffling Hill Road water storage tank and paving Franklin Street. Additionally, the Finance Department will provide an update on utility billing and online payments.

• Public hearing: Amended FY2022-2023 Budget
• Equipment purchase for Water Storage Tank on Scuffling Hill Road
• Paving of Franklin Street between Claiborne Avenue and North Main Street
• Update on utility billing and online payments

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance application from James P. Williams regarding a property on Spring Street. The request involves a setback requirement in the R2 Residential District.

• Variance request for Franklin County Tax Map and Parcel Number 2070036100 on Spring Street
• Request to deviate from Article 21-6 setback requirements of 60 feet from the street center line

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council is holding its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers departmental reports, minutes, and a retainer agreement for legal representation in PFAS class action lawsuits. Special items include proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the United Way's 100th anniversary, as well as recognition of Town Planner Jessica Angle. New business includes a discussion on the North Main Street Revitalization Planning Grant and recognition of Daniel Pinard for the 150 Fest event.

• Retainer agreement for legal representation in PFAS class action lawsuits
• North Main Street Revitalization Planning Grant discussion
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
• Proclamation commending United Way of Roanoke Valley on its 100th Anniversary
• Recognition of Town Planner Jessica Angle as 2023 Administrator of the Year

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council will hold a special called meeting on October 6, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation and the purchase of a tower/ladder truck for the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department.

• Purchase of tower/ladder truck for Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department
• Closed meeting regarding legal counsel and litigation matters

Economic Development Authority

The Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority will review minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting. New business items include reviewing quarterly accounting transactions and discussing Harvester Manager.

• Review of July 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Quarterly Accounting Transactions
• Harvester Manager
• Community Partnership event on October 9

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint worksession to hear a presentation from the Berkley Group regarding updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.

• Berkley Group presentation on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance update

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council will meet to consider several new business items. This includes authorizing a replacement compressor for the volunteer fire department and approving utility work on Penny Lane. The council will also address an appointment to the Economic Development Authority Board.

• Replacement of Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department compressor
• Appointment to Economic Development Authority Board
• Utility work on Penny Lane

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the FY22-23 and FY23-24 budgets. The meeting also includes a discussion on the disposition of real property tax map # 204.00-385.00 and a water plant mud valve replacement.

• Public hearing for amending FY22-23 Budget
• Public hearing for amending FY23-24 Budget
• Public hearing for disposition of Real Property Tax Map # 204.00-385.00
• Water Plant Mud Valve Replacement discussion
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition

The Town Council approved budget amendments for two fiscal years and authorized the transfer of three real property parcels to the Economic Development Authority. Council also approved funding for water plant mud valve replacements.

• Approved FY22-23 budget amendment of $1.3 million (6-0)
• Approved FY23-24 budget amendment of $5 million (6-0)
• Approved disposition of real property tax map #204.00-385.00 to the Economic Development Authority (6-0)
• Approved $238,000 for water plant mud valve replacements (6-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including parade requests and departmental reports (6-0)

Town Council

The meeting includes departmental reports from various town services and the recognition of Mr. John Speidel. The Council will also hold closed sessions regarding prospective business development and real property acquisitions or dispositions.

• Recognition of Mr. John Speidel for years of service
• Closed session discussion on prospective business or industry expansion
• Closed session regarding the acquisition or disposition of real property
• Review of departmental reports from Fire, Police, and Public Works departments

The Town Council approved a consent agenda that included a contract for a paving project on Franklin Street and from Hatcher Street to Claiborne Avenue. The council also held a closed session to discuss real property and prospective business interests, though no action was taken during that session.

• Approved paving project contract for Franklin Street and from Hatcher Street to Claiborne Avenue (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 Regular Meeting draft minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 Joint Worksession draft minutes (6-0)
• Approved departmental monthly reports (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss prospective business and real property acquisition (6-0)

Planning Commission

The August 1, 2023, meeting of the Rocky Mount Planning Commission consists of procedural items. The agenda includes the election of officers and approval of June 6, 2023, minutes, but no public hearings or new business are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Approval of June 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting to elect its officers for the coming year. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting.

• Elected Janet Stockton as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bud Blanchard as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority will review minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting and receive staff updates. The board will also discuss Harvester updates.

• Harvester updates
• Franklin County Connects event on August 9, 2023
• Community Partnership event on August 14, 2023

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the June 27, 2023, minutes. Staff provided updates on new businesses, the DORA license, and Harvester venue activities. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting includes a presentation by the Berkley Group regarding updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.

• Berkley Group presentation on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance update

The Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to review updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The Berkley Group presented materials regarding Code of Virginia requirements and drafting updates. No substantive policy decisions were made during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (14-0)

Town Council

The Council will consider a playground purchase for Mary Bethune Park and water connection fees for Blue Ridge Bible College. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a School Resource Officer grant and leasing computers for police officers.

• Mary Bethune Park playground purchase
• Water service connection fees for Blue Ridge Bible College at 445 Blue Ridge Court
• School Resource Officer Grant
• Lease for tough book computers for police officers

Town Council approved the development of an 85-room hotel by OM SHREE Suites, LLC. Other actions included approving playground equipment for Mary Bethune Park and a payment plan for water service fees for Blue Ridge Bible College.

• Authorized agreement for proposed $14M hotel at North Main Street and Grassy Hill Road (6-0)
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Mary Bethune Park (6-0)
• Approved 5-year amortization at 6% annual interest for Blue Ridge Bible College water impact and connection fees (6-0)
• Accepted $53,002 School Resource Officer grant from Department of Criminal Justice Services (6-0)
• Approved lease for police department tough book computers (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 draft minutes and consent agenda (6-0)

Town Council

The Public Safety & Utilities Committee will meet to address water service connection fees. The item concerns the property located at 445 Blue Ridge Court.

• Water service connection fees for Blue Ridge Bible College (445 Blue Ridge Court)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss financing for a proposed purchase of 64.4 acres at Old Franklin Turnpike and Highway 220 North. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new member and review of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Financing for proposed purchase of 64.4 acres at Old Franklin Turnpike and Highway 220 North
• Introduction of a new member
• Review of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to move forward with banking documents including a fixed interest rate of 5.93% with National Bank of Blacksburg. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved resolution and banking documents for National Bank of Blacksburg (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes with correction to a member's name (unanimous)

Town Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding budget amendments and a special exception permit for vehicle storage at 10 Pell Avenue. The agenda also includes a presentation by Senator Bill Stanley.

• Special exception permit for J. Cooke Towing at 10 Pell Avenue
• Amendments to the FY 2022-2023 Budget
• General Obligation Bond authorization up to $5,150,000
• Presentation by Senator Bill Stanley
• Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Proclamation

The Town Council approved a general obligation bond to finance land acquisition and improvements. Council also amended the FY 2022-2023 budget to include additional revenue and granted a special exception permit for vehicle storage.

• Authorized issuance of general obligation bond not to exceed $5,150,000 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget amendment of $908,331 (5-0)
• Approved special exception permit for J. Cooke Towing to store vehicles inside garage at 10 Pell Avenue (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 8, May 18, and May 18 joint session draft minutes via consent agenda (5-0)
• Proclaimed June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for vehicle storage at 10 Pell Avenue. A request for an arcade use at 300 Old Franklin Tpke was withdrawn by the applicant. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Special exception permit for vehicle storage at 10 Pell Avenue
• Approval of March 7, 2023, regular meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Town Council approve a special exception permit for J. Cooke Towing. The permit allows the storage of towed vehicles inside an existing garage at 40 Pell Avenue, provided no vehicles are parked outside the structure.

• Recommended Town Council approve special exception permit for towed vehicle storage at 40 Pell Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council appointed Anna Robertson to the Economic Development Authority. The Council also reappointed three members and appointed one new member to the Planning Commission.

• Appointed Anna Robertson to the Economic Development Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Ina Clements, William Waller, and John Tiggle to the Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Bobby Thompson to the Planning Commission (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, including tax rates, fees, and the Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a potential land purchase and utility easements.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Financing for a potential 64.4-acre land purchase at Old Franklin Turnpike and 220 North
• Resolution to petition VDOT regarding street maintenance payments
• Approval of utility easement AEP on Windy Lane property
• Event requests from Community Partnership Revitalization

The Town Council voted 6-1 to adopt the FY2024 budget, tax rates, fees, utility rates, and the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program, and to amend the Town Code to increase the meals tax. The vote followed two work sessions and a public hearing where four residents spoke against the budget. Council also approved a VDOT street inventory petition, a financing calendar for a land purchase, and an easement for AEP to add an electric line on Windy Lane.

• Adopted FY2024 budget, tax rates, fees, utility rates, and CIP, and amended meals tax ordinance (6-1)
• Approved resolution petitioning VDOT to add three streets to maintenance inventory (5-0)
• Approved revised financing calendar for potential purchase of 64.4 acres at Old Franklin Turnpike and 220 North (5-0)
• Approved utility easement for AEP to build additional electric line on Town-owned property on Windy Lane (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, event permits, and departmental reports (5-0)
• Approved remote participation for Council Member Lee (4-0)
• Held short recess to allow Vice Mayor Stockton to arrive (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting discussion under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A).1 and .3 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from Floyd Ave Developers LLC. The applicant seeks to use gravel for a parking lot at the corner of West Court Street and Floyd Avenue instead of required paving materials.

• Variance request for a gravel parking lot at West Court Street and Floyd Avenue
• Review of April 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on a variance request from Floyd Ave Developers LLC to construct a gravel parking lot at West Court Street and Floyd Avenue, which would have deviated from the requirement that all non-residential parking be paved. After discussion and public comment, the applicant withdrew the request. No other business was conducted.

• Variance application for gravel parking lot at West Court Street and Floyd Avenue withdrawn by applicant Floyd Ave Developers LLC

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council is holding public hearings for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget and the Fiscal Year 24-28 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also hear testimony regarding proposed FY 2024 tax rates and fees. No official action on these items is scheduled until the May 8, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Fiscal Year 24-28 CIP
• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rates and Fees

The Town Council conducted public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, the FY 24-28 Capital Improvement Plan, and proposed tax rates and fees. No votes were taken on these items, as motions are scheduled for the May 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review minutes from January and March meetings and receive staff updates. The board will also discuss an update regarding a potential 64.4-acre land purchase at Highway 40 and Highway 220.

• Update on potential purchase of 64.4 acres of land at Highway 40 and Highway 220
• Harvester payment
• Review of January 24, 2023, and March 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The Economic Development Authority approved the acceptance of funds from the Town to be paid to the Harvester Performance Center LLC for the 3rd and 4th quarters. The board also received updates on new business openings and the potential purchase of a 64.4 acre property along highway 40 and highway 220.

• Approved $105,116.63 in quarterly payments to Harvester Performance Center LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24 and March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a second work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda does not list specific line items or dollar amounts for discussion.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Work Session

Council voted to continue using Davenport Finance for the town's financial needs and policy setting. The session also included discussions on the FY2024 budget, utility rate increases, and fire department stipends, though no formal votes were taken on those budget items.

• Approved continued use of Davenport Finance for financial needs (6-0)

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council is conducting its first work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This meeting is dedicated to discussing budget matters for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Work Session

Council authorized a professional services agreement for a VDOT paving project funded by a $1.2 million grant. The board also held a preliminary FY2024 budget work session to review projected revenues and expenditures.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved Client Professional Services Agreement for VDOT State of Good Repairs Paving Project (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the proposed FY2024 budget and consider purchasing three Police Department vehicles. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a Cox Communications franchise agreement and an update on a potential land purchase at Highway 40 and Highway 220.

• Public hearing for Cox Communications franchise agreement
• Purchase of three Police Department vehicles
• Presentation of proposed FY2024 budget
• Update on potential purchase of 64.4 acres at Highway 40 and Highway 220
• Resolution regarding collection of delinquent accounts

The Council approved a franchise agreement with Cox Communications to provide cable and internet services. Other key actions included pre-approving the purchase of three police SUVs and authorizing the use of a collection company for delinquent accounts.

• Approved franchise agreement with Cox Communications (5-0)
• Pre-approved purchase of three police department sport utility vehicles (5-0)
• Approved resolution to employ a collection company for delinquent accounts (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including draft minutes and departmental reports (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application from Fostering Champions Inc. The applicant is requesting to reduce the required side-yard setback for a single-family residence to 12 feet.

• Public hearing for a side-yard setback variance on Lawndale Street
• Review of March 2, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request from Fostering Champions Inc. for a parcel on Lawndale Street. The approval allows for a reduced side-yard setback of 12 feet for a single-family residence.

• Approved variance for reduced side-yard setback at Lawndale Street (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint worksession to kick off an update to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. The session includes a review of agenda materials from the Berkley Group.

• Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update kickoff
• Review of Berkley Group agenda and materials

The Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to kick off the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update with the Berkley Group. The group provided a timeline and expectations for the process, with an expected completion date of November 2024.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council authorized the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Economic Development Authority. The council also held a closed session to discuss real property and legal matters, though no action was taken during that session.

• Authorized Mayor to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for real property and legal counsel discussion (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to conduct business in a closed session. The agenda includes discussion regarding the acquisition or disposition of real property and consultation with legal counsel.

• Discussion of potential real property acquisition or disposition
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation or staff briefings

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to purchase four parcels of land located in Rocky Mount and Franklin County. These parcels are intended for a mixed use development project.

• Approved resolution to purchase 4 parcels of land for mixed use development (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Town Charter. The agenda also includes discussions on lighting upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing for amendments to the Town Charter
• Partnership with Franklin County High School Electrical Class for wastewater treatment plant lighting upgrades
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024-2028
• Resolution honoring J & J Fashions for 55 years in business

The Town Council approved a resolution for amendments to the Town Charter following a public hearing. The approved changes will be sent to the Virginia General Assembly for review and potential approval in 2024.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 special called meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including amended budget calendar and departmental reports (6-0)
• Approved adoption of proposed amendments to Town Charter (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028. This plan forecasts expenditures and revenue needs for major capital improvements, equipment, property, and utility infrastructure. The commission will also receive the 2022 Annual Report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator.

• Public hearing on the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028)
• Review of the 2022 Annual Report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator
• Approval of February 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Recommended Town Council approve the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Affirmed Chair's decision to allow Vice Chairman Bud Blanchard to participate via phone (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider a variance request from MTM Holdings, LLC to allow a zero-setback monument sign at 681 South Main Street. The meeting also includes the election of officers and discussion of a policy for remote meeting participation.

• Variance request for a zero-setback monument sign at 681 South Main Street
• Election of Board officers
• Policy for remote participation in meetings
• Review of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for MTM Holdings, LLC to allow a zero setback for a monument sign. The board also elected its officers and adopted a remote participation policy.

• Elected Susan Hapgood as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Lucas Tuning as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 681 South Main Street to allow zero setback for a monument sign (unanimous)
• Approved policy for remote participation in meetings (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The meeting includes the review of January 24, 2023, minutes and staff updates. The agenda also lists upcoming networking events for March 2023. A closed session is scheduled regarding personnel-related discussions or interviews.

• Review of January 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Franklin County Connects event on March 8, 2023
• Community Partnership event on March 13, 2023
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Town Council

The Town Charter Review Committee will meet for a review and discussion of the Rocky Mount Town Charter. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discussion of the Rocky Mount Town Charter

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss a potential purchase. The council will consider buying a trailer for use by the Public Works Department.

• Discussion regarding the purchase of a trailer for the Public Works Department

Council approved the purchase of a hydro vacuum and trailer to help identify water pipe materials for a mandated EPA inventory list. Funding for the equipment will be drawn from utility fund reserves.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Hydro Vacuum and trailer (6-0)

Town Council

The Public Safety & Utilities Committee will discuss several infrastructure requests. These include a crosswalk on Pell Avenue and stop signs at Greenview Drive and Creekwood Drive. The committee will also address lighting for the VDOT Park and Ride Lot.

• Crosswalk request on Pell Avenue between Ply Gem and parking lot
• Stop sign request at Greenview Drive and Creekwood Drive
• Lighting for VDOT Park and Ride Lot on Old Franklin Turnpike (Highway 40) at Highway 220

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include a definition for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes discussions on capital project financing, economic development planning, and street closure requests for several 5K events.

• Public hearing for adding a short-term rental definition to the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of financing for capital projects through VML/VACo Finance
• Street closure requests for Eagle Strut, Chug for the Jug, Kingdom Run, and Johnny CASA 5K events
• Discussion regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of property leased to the YMCA

The Town Council approved financing for new vehicles and water plant equipment and adopted a definition for short-term rentals. Council also agreed to take back ownership of land currently leased to the YMCA and referred several traffic safety requests to committee.

• Approved borrowing $704,650 at 3.96% for 10 years for two dump trucks, one pick-up truck, a loader, and water plant sludge removal system (7-0)
• Approved the Planning Commission's recommended definition for short-term rentals (6-0)
• Approved taking back ownership of land leased to the YMCA, subject to the YMCA's request (6-0)
• Approved resolution for the Town's 150th Anniversary (6-0)
• Approved street closures for Eagle Strut 5K, Chug for the Jug 5K, Kingdom Run 5K, and Johnny CASA 5 Miler 5K (6-0)
• Referred requests for a Pell Avenue crosswalk, Greenview/Creekwood Drive stop signs, and Park & Ride lighting to the Public Safety and Utilities Committee (6-0)
• Approved draft minutes from January 5, January 9, and January 30, 2023 (6-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance. These changes involve the definitions of tourist home and short term rental. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 3, 2023, regular meeting.

• Public hearing on tourist home and short term rental zoning amendments
• Approval of January 3, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that Town Council adopt an amendment to the zoning ordinance adding a definition for short-term rentals. The proposed definition covers the provision of space for lodging for fewer than 30 consecutive days in exchange for a charge.

• Recommended Town Council adopt short-term rental definition amendment (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will introduce new members and administer an oath of office. The agenda also includes the election of officers and a discussion on remote participation policy. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Introduction and oath of office for new members
• Election of board officers
• Review of September 1, 2022 minutes
• Policy for remote participation in meetings

Town Council

Council approved spending $210,000 to replace three pickup trucks and install additional security cameras. These purchases follow a January 13, 2023, incident where the Public Works Department was vandalized and four trucks were totaled.

• Approved $210,000 for three new pickup trucks, lighting, and security cameras (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The authority will elect new officers and review minutes from the November 22, 2022, meeting. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan. A closed session regarding personnel matters is on the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Review of November 22, 2022, minutes
• Economic Development Strategic Plan discussion
• Closed meeting regarding personnel matters

The Economic Development Authority elected its leadership for the term and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members agreed to move forward with a town-wide Economic Development Strategic Plan for the upcoming year after a regional plan lacked funding.

• Elected Adam Lynch as Chairman
• Elected Justin Muse as Vice Chairman
• Approved meeting agenda with the removal of the closed meeting section (unanimous)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction to members present (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with a town-wide Economic Development Strategic Plan

Town Council

The committee will meet to review and discuss the Rocky Mount Town Charter. No specific amendments or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discussion of the Rocky Mount Town Charter

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a boutique hotel. The meeting also includes discussions on police equipment purchases and the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget calendar. Additionally, the council will consider ordinance changes related to meeting times and board eligibility.

• Public hearing for a boutique hotel special exception permit at 335FranklinSt LLC
• Purchase of in-car and body worn cameras for Police Department
• Adoption of an ordinance to set regular meeting start time to 6:00 pm
• Approval of budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Discussion regarding review of Town Charter, including term limits

The Council approved a special exception permit for a four-room boutique hotel and authorized the purchase of in-car and body-worn cameras for the police department. Other actions included amending the Town Charter to move meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. and updating EDA board eligibility.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for 335FranklinSt LLC to operate a boutique hotel (6-0)
• Approved purchase of WatchGuard in-car and body-worn cameras for Police Department (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to change regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved proceeding with DORA ABC License application (6-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) list (6-0)
• Approved amended ordinance allowing two EDA directors to reside in Town or Franklin County (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to accept work order for Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update Project (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget Calendar (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will administer oaths of office to newly elected members and consider appointments for Vice Mayor and various town officers. The council will also review the meeting calendar, including a proposed change to the meeting start time, and discuss potential online streaming of meetings.

• Oath of office for Mayor C. Holland Perdue III and Council Members
• Appointment of Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Town Manager, Attorney, Clerk, and Fire Marshall
• Proposed change of meeting start time from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Potential online streaming of Town Council meetings

The Town Council held a reorganizational meeting to swear in elected members and appoint town officers. Council approved a change to the town ordinance to move meeting start times from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and approved the appointment of committee representatives.

• Appointed Council Member Stockton as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved Council Committees for a 1-year period (6-0)
• Approved representatives for West Piedmont Planning District and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (6-0)
• Approved changing Town Council meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda regarding potential online streaming of meetings (6-0)
• Approved entering closed session for personnel discussions (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit application from 335FRANKLINST LLC to operate a boutique hotel. The commission will also discuss a policy for remote participation in meetings.

• Special exception permit application for a boutique hotel by 335FRANKLINST LLC
• Discussion of a policy for remote participation in meetings

The Planning Commission recommended that Town Council approve a special exception permit for 335FRANKLINST LLC to operate a boutique hotel on the second floor of a property in the Central Business District. The commission also adopted a new policy for remote meeting participation.

• Recommended approval of special exception for boutique hotel at tax map #2070103400 (Unanimous)
• Approved policy for remote participation in meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)