Rocky Mount public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council Finance & Human Services Committee will meet on Dec. 9, 2024. After roll call and agenda approval, members will review the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 financial report. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Review the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Report
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the disposition of real property at 85 West Court Street. The body will also review the FY23-24 Financial Report and discuss budget appropriations.
- Public hearing on disposition of real property at 85 West Court Street
- Resolution regarding investment in cultural and economic development
- Presentation of the FY23-24 Financial Report
- Budget appropriation discussion
- Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
The Town Council approved the disposition of real property at 85 West Court Street as part of a property trade with Franklin County, accepted the FY23-24 financial audit with a clean opinion, and approved supplemental appropriations totaling $130,197, including $120,000 for two replacement police vehicles. All motions passed 5-0.
- Approved disposition of property at 85 West Court Street (5-0)
- Accepted FY23-24 financial audit (5-0)
- Approved $130,197 supplemental appropriations, including $120,000 for police vehicles (5-0)
- Approved amended agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss and adopt the town's legislative priorities. The body will also consider a street closure request for the 2024 Rocky Mount Rotary Club Christmas Parade.
- Resolution to adopt Town of Rocky Mount legislative priorities
- Street closure request for the Rocky Mount Rotary Club Christmas Parade 2024
- Amendment establishing resolution to the Veterans Commission
- Resolution recognizing Council Member Ralph Casey for 32 years of service to West Piedmont Planning District Commission
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the Harvester quarterly accounting, discuss plans for a new town building, and recap the recent VEDA conference. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and upcoming networking events.
- Harvester quarterly accounting review
- Discussion of a new town building
- Recap of the VEDA conference
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed update to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and may adopt it. The council will also consider a resolution to allocate Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (VHSIP) funds. Additional items include a request for a partial waiver of a sidewalk requirement for Grassy Hill and a memorandum of understanding with CPR for Virginia's Main Street Program. Staff and volunteers will be recognized for their work with Rocky Mount Fest.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Boundary Line Agreement Ordinance
- Resolution to allocate Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (VHSIP) funds
- Request for partial waiver of sidewalk requirement for Grassy Hill
- Memorandum of Understanding between CPR and Virginia's Main Street Program
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. The body will also review and approve the 2025 Town Meeting Calendar.
- Public hearing on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update
- Review and approval of 2025 Town Meeting Calendar
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council held a special meeting on September 17, 2024, and approved a draft agreement with Franklin County regarding a boundary line. They also authorized staff and the town attorney to proceed with the required public hearing process for the agreement. The meeting was procedural and brief, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved remote participation for Council Member Lee (4-0)
- Approved agenda with closed meeting removed (5-0)
- Authorized staff and attorney to proceed with public hearing for boundary line agreement (5-0)
- Approved Mayor signing draft agreement with Franklin County (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council will convene to approve consent agenda items, including minutes and departmental reports. The body will also discuss a proposed monument for U.S. Colored Troops and a resolution for a kidney transplant program.
- Franklin County High School Homecoming Parade
- Franklin County Family Resource Center Domestic Violence Awareness Event
- Approval of Draft Minutes for August 12 and 20, 2024
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding U.S. Colored Troops monument
- Resolution for Kidney Transplant Program from Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
The Rocky Mount Town Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Franklin County NAACP for a monument honoring U.S. Colored Troops, to be placed in Veterans Park with completion by end of 2025. The council also approved a resolution supporting Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital's kidney transplant program and the consent agenda, including the re-appointment of Dr. Bernice Cobbs to the EDA. A closed session was held for legal and personnel matters, with no action taken.
- Approved MOU with NAACP for U.S. Colored Troops monument in Veterans Park (6-0)
- Approved resolution for Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital kidney transplant program (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including EDA re-appointment of Dr. Bernice Cobbs (6-0)
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
- Certified closed session discussion complied with Virginia law (7-0)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the Downtown Bank Building under old business. It will receive updates on the Harvester project under new business. The board will also announce upcoming community partnership events in September.
- Old Business – Downtown Bank Building
- New Business – Harvester Updates
- Community Partnership – Sep 9, 2024, 1035 Franklin St
- Franklin County Connects – Sep 11, 2024, Franklin Center
- EDA Meeting – Sep 24, 2024, Town Municipal Building
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint worksession to review a zoning and subdivision ordinance update presented by the Berkley Group. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.
- Berkley Group presentation on zoning and subdivision ordinance update
The Rocky Mount Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Updates, with a presentation by the Berkley Group. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (6-0)
Town Council
The Rocky Mount Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and consent agenda actions like departmental reports and draft minutes. Special items include recognition of the Southwest Virginia Tourism Award for 150Fest and updates on the Harvester Performance Center, a Request for Proposals for Bank Downtown Rocky Mount, and a resolution for the Safe Streets For All Grant.
- Recognition of Southwest Virginia Tourism Award for 150Fest
- Harvester Performance Center Update
- Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bank Downtown Rocky Mount
- Safe Streets For All Grant Resolution
The Rocky Mount Town Council approved and adopted four new financial policies as presented by Finance Director Copenhaver: Conflict of Interest, Uniform Guidance, Fund Balance, and Fixed Asset Capitalization. The Fund Balance Policy establishes a minimum unassigned fund balance of 20% of general fund operating revenues. The meeting also included a closed session for legal consultation, with no action taken, and the meeting adjourned.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including revised FY2023-2024 budget appropriations and June 10, 2024 minutes (6-0)
- Adopted four new financial policies: Conflict of Interest, Uniform Guidance, Fund Balance, and Fixed Asset Capitalization (6-0)
- Certified closed session discussion as compliant with Virginia law (7-0)
Town Council
The Town Council will review departmental monthly reports and consider revised budgetary appropriations for the FY2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes a resolution for the Rocky Mount Lion's Club and discussion of employee wellness and appreciation days.
- Revised Budgetary Appropriations to the FY2023-2024 Budget
- Rocky Mount Lion's Club Resolution
- Wellness Day and Employee Appreciation Day for Town Employees
- New Financial Policies
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review previous meeting minutes and receive a recap of the VEDA Summer Meeting. The agenda also includes a report on Harvester Quarterly Accounting.
- Review of March 26, 2024, and May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
- VEDA Summer Meeting recap
- Harvester Quarterly Accounting report
Town Council
The Community & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the North Main Street Planning Project. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
- North Main Street Planning Project
Town Council
The Town Council will consider debt issuance and a project regarding North Main Street. The meeting includes departmental reports and a discussion on real property acquisition in a closed session.
- Public hearing for debt issuance
- Public hearing for North Main Street Planning Project
- Sludge Collection System Replacement at Water Treatment Plant
- Revised Budgetary Appropriations to the FY2023-2024 Budget
- Discussion of real property acquisition in closed meeting
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint worksession. The meeting includes a presentation by the Berkley Group regarding updates to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance.
- Berkley Group presentation on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update
Town Council
The Public Safety & Utilities Committee will meet to hear a presentation from the Virginia Department of Transportation regarding potential street improvements.
- Presentation from VDOT on potential street improvements
Town Council
The Town Council will consider a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, tax rates, and capital improvement program. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a micro-distillery at 140 Franklin Street.
- Resolution to adopt FY 2025 Budget, Tax Rates, Fees, Utility Rates, and Capital Improvement Program
- Special exception permit request for Twin Creeks Distillery at 140 Franklin Street
- Community Development Block Grant public hearing
- Supplemental Appropriation for FY 2023-2024 Budget
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Twin Creeks Distillery. The applicant seeks a special exception permit to operate a micro-distillery and distillery store at 140 Franklin Street.
- Special exception permit for micro-distillery use at 140 Franklin Street
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also hear on proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 tax rates and fees. No formal action or votes on these items are scheduled until the May 13, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and 2025-2029 CIP
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Tax Rates and Fees
- Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
Economic Development Authority
The Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority will hold a special called meeting at the municipal building on May 6, 2024. The main agenda item is a closed session to discuss acquiring or disposing of real property for public use. State law permits this closed format because open discussion could affect the town's bargaining position during negotiations.
- Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A).3 regarding real property acquisition or disposition
- Meeting location: Council Chambers, Rocky Mount Municipal Building, 345 Donald Avenue
- Standard procedural items including roll call and agenda approval
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting its second work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. This agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific budget figures or projects.
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting its first work session regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting is scheduled for discussion of budgetary matters.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Work Session No. 1
Town Council
The Town Council will review the proposed FY2024-2025 budget presentation. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2024 reassessment effective real estate tax rate.
- Public Hearing for the 2024 Reassessment Effective Real Estate Tax Rate
- Presentation of Town of Rocky Mount Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget
- Bulk Fuel Procurement
- Water Treatment Plant 2023 Gold Performance Award recognition
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will conduct a regular meeting including the election of a Treasurer and a review of quarterly accounting transactions. The agenda also includes upcoming community events and ribbon cuttings.
- Election of Treasurer
- Review of January 23, 2024 minutes
- Quarterly Accounting Transactions
- Ribbon Cutting for "The Magnolia Closet" on April 2, 2024
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a special called meeting including closed sessions. These private discussions involve prospective business expansions, real property acquisitions or dispositions, and consultations with legal counsel regarding litigation.
- Discussion of prospective business or industry expansion
- Consideration of real property acquisition or disposition
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint worksession. The meeting includes a presentation by the Berkley Group regarding updates to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance.
- Berkley Group presentation regarding Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update
Town Council
The Town Council will review departmental monthly reports and a notice for an FY24-25 Tax Rate public hearing. The agenda includes discussions on the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029 and a solid waste management plan.
- Public Hearing notice for FY24-25 Tax Rate
- Procurement Policy Update
- Resolution regarding Franklin County Solid Waste Management Plan 2024
- Memorandum of Understanding with Ferrum College Police Department and vehicle donation
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2029
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. This document forecasts expenditures for major capital improvements, equipment, property, and utility infrastructure.
- Public hearing for the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (July 2024 - June 2029)
- Review of the 2023 Annual Report
Town Council
The Town Council will review monthly reports from several municipal departments. The agenda also includes a presentation from the RVARC Executive Director and discussion regarding an economic development data platform.
- Presentation from RVARC Executive Director Mr. Jeremy Holmes
- Discussion of a data collection platform for economic development
- Fluoride Award from Water Treatment Plant
- Closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will conduct a regular meeting including the election of officers and review of previous minutes. The agenda includes updates on 2024 EDA projects and quarterly accounting transactions.
- Election of Officers
- Review of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2024 EDA Projects
- Review of Quarterly Accounting Transactions
Town Council
The Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint worksession regarding the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update. The Berkley Group is scheduled to provide a presentation on this topic.
- Berkley Group presentation on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Update
Town Council
The Town Council will consider amending utility fees and an ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax definitions. The meeting also includes a selection process for a contractor to perform improvements at 755 Weaver Street.
- Public hearing on amending utility fees
- Selection of contractor for improvements to Cox Property at 755 Weaver Street
- Ordinance to amend definitions in Transient Occupancy Tax section of Town Code
- Approval of FY2024-2025 Budget Calendar
- Resolution regarding health insurance benefits