Rocky Mount public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Finance & Human Services Committee will review the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Financial Report. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of FY2025 financial report

Town Council

Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Town Charter. The council will also receive the FY24-25 audited financial report and consider approval of the FY2026-2027 budget adoption calendar. Consent agenda items include an ordinance adjusting Planning Commission terms and approval of November meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on resolution for amendments to Town Charter
• Presentation of FY24-25 audited financial report
• Approval of FY2026-2027 budget and capital improvement plan adoption calendar
• Ordinance regarding terms of office for Planning Commission (consent agenda)
• Closed meeting for legal counsel and prospective business discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider new business, specifically a lien resolution, before adjourning.

• Lien Resolution (New Business)
• Approval of Agenda
• Roll Call of Members Present

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board accepted the lien resolution for Foxfire Farms & Ready Mix Services, Inc. unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Foxfire Farms & Ready Mix Services, Inc. lien resolution (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and take action on a subdivision waiver request from Jubal's 1, LLC. The consent agenda includes a supplemental appropriations resolution for the current fiscal year and approval of October 20 meeting minutes. Special items feature a proclamation honoring local bluegrass band Lost and Found, recognitions for community events, and staff service awards.

• Public hearing on subdivision waiver request by Jubal's 1, LLC
• Supplemental appropriations resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Proclamation honoring local bluegrass band Lost and Found
• Recognition of Police and Fire departments for Trunk or Treat event
• Town Staff Service Awards

Planning Commission

The Rocky Mount Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a waiver request for the Jubal’s Retreat project located on Trail Drive. The waiver seeks an exception to a zoning ordinance that requires parcels to adjoin a public right of way. The commission will also approve the agenda, adopt draft minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, and receive a report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator.

• Public hearing: waiver request by Jubal’s Retreat 1, LLC for Tax Map Number 2040038100 on Trail Drive
• Approval of draft minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator

The commission approved its agenda and the October 7 minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve a waiver of the parcel‑adjacency requirement (10‑3‑4, C.1) for Tax Map Number 2040038100, part of the Jubal’s Retreat development on Trail Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 7 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve waiver of 10‑3‑4, C.1 for Tax Map 2040038100 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive staff updates, and discuss old and new business. The main new business item is a quarterly accounting report for the Harvester project. The board will also set 2026 meeting dates.

• Harvester quarterly accounting review
• Approval of draft minutes from August 26, 2025
• Setting 2026 meeting dates
• Staff updates on project status
• Franklin County Connects networking event on November 12, 2025

The Economic Development Authority approved the agenda and the August 26 minutes unanimously. It accepted a $150,000 check from the Town and authorized a $150,000 payment to Harvester Performance Center LLC, also unanimously. The board approved the 2026 meeting schedule, setting meetings every other Tuesday with a special November meeting, unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 town check and issued $150,000 to Harvester Performance Center LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates: every other Tuesday, with November 3 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council will vote on a supplemental appropriations resolution for FY 2025-2026, adopt 2026 legislative priorities, and discuss an amendment to Chapter 62 (vehicles and traffic). The consent agenda also includes proclamations for Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Months and recognition of four local heroes. Old business includes a report on Rocky Mount Fest.

• Supplemental Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Adopt Town of Rocky Mount 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Discuss program for banners to honor military veterans
• Amendment to Chapter 62 vehicles and traffic
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit requested by Franklin County to allow educational facilities and public use at 260 Weaver Street. The commission will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and a zoning map review.

• Public hearing on special exception permit for education facility (primary/secondary, college, trade) and public use at 260 Weaver Street (parcel 2040038403)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 2, 2025
• Discussion and approval of 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Zoning map discussion (no specific proposal listed)

The Rocky Mount Planning Commission approved its agenda and the September 2 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Town Council approve a special exception permit for an education facility at 260 Weaver Street, subject to staff conditions. The commission also approved its 2026 meeting schedule, moving the August meeting to August 5, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve special exception permit for 260 Weaver St (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates, moving August meeting to August 5 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance text. The body will also review a supplemental appropriations resolution for the FY2025-2026 budget and requests for December holiday event street closures.

• Public hearing and action on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments
• Supplemental Appropriations Resolution for Budget FY2025-2026
• Street closure requests for Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas, and Rocky Mount Rotary Club Christmas Parade
• Update on naming and unveiling of Sadie Tuning Lane
• Proclamation for Firefighter Spike Pugh's 100th Birthday

The Rocky Mount Town Council approved the meeting agenda (3‑0) and authorized Council Member Lee to participate remotely (4‑0). The consent agenda, covering several routine items, was approved (4‑0). The Council also approved amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance text (4‑0). All motions passed unanimously among the members present.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Authorized remote participation for Council Member Lee (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance text amendments (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Town's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. These changes relate to the use matrix, use standards, waivers, and modifications.

• Public hearing on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments
• Election of officers

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 5 meeting by unanimous vote. It unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve the proposed amendments to the Town’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• August 5 minutes approved (unanimous vote)
• Recommend Town Council approve zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Economic Development Authority

This is a largely procedural meeting with no new business. The sole substantive item is an update or discussion on the property at 20 Spring Street, listed under old business. The authority will also hear staff updates and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Discussion of property at 20 Spring Street
• Approval of July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Upcoming Business Community Town Hall on September 3, 2025
• Franklin County Connects networking event on September 10, 2025

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It then adopted a resolution to sell the property at 20 Spring Street. The board adjourned unanimously at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote of members present)
• Approved July 22 minutes (unanimous vote of members present)
• Adopted resolution to sell 20 Spring Street (unanimous vote of members present)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of members present)

Town Council

Town Council will discuss potential future uses for a town-owned property at the intersection of Old Franklin Turnpike and US Highway 220. Following the discussion, the council will convene a closed meeting under several state code exemptions, including consultation on litigation, a prospective business or industry, and the acquisition or disposition of real property. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items: roll call, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Public discussion of future uses for town-owned property at Old Franklin Turnpike and US Highway 220
• Closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711(A).7 for legal consultation on actual or probable litigation
• Closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711(A).5 for discussion of a prospective business or industry
• Closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711(A).3 for discussion of real property acquisition or disposition

The Rocky Mount Town Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (6‑0). The council then voted to enter a closed session under Virginia law, also unanimously (6‑0). After the closed session, members certified that no substantive discussion occurred and voted to exit the closed session unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote (6‑0).

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Authorized closed session (6‑0)
• Certified no substantive discussion in closed session (7 unanimous)
• Approved exit from closed session (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the North Main Street project. The body will also review a supplemental budget resolution to revise the FY2025-FY2026 budget.

• Public hearing for CDBG North Main Street project
• Resolution for CDBG North Main Street project
• Supplemental budget resolution to revise FY2025-FY2026 budget
• Honorable mention of Izabella McCarty in the Gateway Enrichment Program

The Rocky Mount Town Council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 6‑0 vote. The council appointed Kera Matthews to the EDA board and adopted supplemental FY2025‑FY2026 budget appropriations. It then approved the Community Development Block Grant to fund the North Main Street Revitalization Project, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including appointment of Kera Matthews to the EDA board (6‑0)
• Approved supplemental FY2025‑FY2026 budget appropriations (6‑0)
• Approved July 14, 2025 draft minutes (6‑0)
• Approved CDBG grant for North Main Street Revitalization Project (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Kevin Wertz for a property at 195 Whitten Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required five-foot setback for an accessory structure.

• Public Hearing: Kevin Wertz variance request for 195 Whitten Street
• Review and Approval of July 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Meeting at Council Chambers, 345 Donald Avenue

General

The Towing Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential changes to towing rules and regulations. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and the discussion item. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.

• Discuss potential changes to towing rules and regulations

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the town’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, covering changes to the use matrix, standards and waivers. It will also hear a rezoning request from Franklin County to change about 21 acres at 260 Weaver Street from Industrial (M1) to Commercial Office General (C2). Both items will be reviewed with staff reports and public comment.

• Amendments to the Town's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (use matrix, use standards, waivers)
• Rezoning of ~21 acres at 260 Weaver Street from Industrial (M1) to Commercial Office General (C2)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. After discussion, the commission voted 5‑2 to approve the rezoning of 260 Weaver Street (Tax Map 2040038403 & part of 2040038400) from Industrial (M1) to Commercial Office General (C2) with the presented proffers. The earlier motion to deny the rezoning failed 3‑4, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to deny rezoning failed 3-4
• Approved rezoning of 260 Weaver St from Industrial (M1) to Commercial Office General (C2) 5-2
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and staff updates. The only substantive item under old business is a discussion of 20 Spring Street. There is no new business listed.

• Old Business: 20 Spring Street

The Economic Development Authority approved its meeting agenda and the prior June 24 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members adopted the Resolution, Memorandum of Understanding, and Deed for 20 Spring Street. The board also authorized staff to work with a realtor to sell the 20 Spring Street property. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution, Memorandum of Understanding, and Deed for 20 Spring Street (unanimous vote)
• Authorized staff to work with realtor on sale of 20 Spring Street (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The body will also consider awarding a bid for a sidewalk project on Tanyard Road and selecting a contractor for water line replacement on North Main Street.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Bid award for sidewalk project on North side of Tanyard Road from 875 Tanyard Road to Pell Avenue
• Purchase of Programmable Logic Controllers for the SCADA water system
• Contractor selection for North Main Street water line replacement
• Lease agreement for Piedmont Community Services (PCS) at 40 West Church Street

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It also approved a $164,000 sidewalk project on North Tanyard Road and a $251,463 purchase of programmable logic controllers for the water SCADA system. Finally, the council rejected the $1.8 million bid for the North Main Street water line replacement and directed staff to negotiate a lower price.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved $164,000 sidewalk project on North Tanyard Road (6-0)
• Approved $251,463 purchase of SCADA programmable logic controllers (6-0)
• Rejected $1.8 million North Main Street water line bid, to negotiate price (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Brandon Foster for property at 110 Grayson Street. The applicant seeks to exceed the maximum accessory building height of 12 feet allowed by Section 4-3-1 of the Town of Rocky Mount Zoning Ordinance. No other business is scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on variance for accessory building height at 110 Grayson Street (Tax Map Parcel 2100016000)
• Applicant requesting height greater than 12 feet per Section 4-3-1
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025 regular meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved its agenda and the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance allowing an accessory building taller than 12 feet at 110 Grayson Street. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 110 Grayson Street accessory building height >12 ft (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special called meeting to consider transferring town-owned property at 20 Spring Street to the Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority. A public hearing will precede the vote on the transfer.

• Public hearing and vote on transferring 20 Spring Street to the Town of Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority

The Rocky Mount Town Council approved its agenda unanimously. It then approved the transfer of the town-owned property at 20 Spring Street to the Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 20 Spring Street to Rocky Mount Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review quarterly accounting and discuss the potential sale of a property at 20 Spring Street. The meeting will also cover upcoming networking events.

• Review Harvester Quarterly Accounting
• Discuss potential sale of 20 Spring Street
• Upcoming networking events scheduled for June and July
• Review draft minutes from March 25, 2025

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board unanimously accepted a $170,000 check from the Town and authorized a $170,000 payment to Harvester Performance Center LLC. The meeting noted that the Town Council transferred the lot at 20 Spring Street to the EDA for future sale. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 5:48 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from March 25 approved with signature correction (unanimous)
• Accepted $170,000 town check (unanimous)
• Authorized $170,000 payment to Harvester Performance Center LLC (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council will approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes a Plygem 5K event request, a National Public Works Week proclamation, and a FY2024‑2025 budget supplemental appropriations resolution. The council will introduce new police officers, adopt an Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month proclamation, and receive departmental reports. New business includes naming a newly constructed road off Weaver Street after former Council Member Sadie Tuning and considering improvements to Mary Elizabeth Park.

• Plygem 5K Event request
• Proclamation celebrating National Public Works Week (May 18‑24, 2025)
• FY2024‑2025 budget supplemental appropriations resolution
• Naming newly constructed road off Weaver Street after former Council Member Sadie Tuning
• Improvements to Mary Elizabeth Park

The Town Council voted unanimously to name the newly constructed road off Weaver Street in honor of former Council Member Sadie Tuning. It also approved modifications to Mark Elizabeth Park that will resurface the tennis, basketball and pickleball courts, add fencing to the basketball court, install three additional pickleball courts, and remove one tennis court. Both actions were adopted with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved naming new road off Weaver Street for Sadie Tuning (6-0)
• Approved Mark Elizabeth Park modifications (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council

Town Council will vote on a resolution to adopt and appropriate the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, set tax rates, fees, and utility rates, and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. Other business includes a supplemental appropriation for the current fiscal year, recognition of James Guilliams for 30 years in the DQ Band, introduction of the new Virginia Main Street Executive Director, and a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business expansion and personnel matters.

• Resolution to adopt FY2025-2026 budget and tax rates (Item 6.1)
• Supplemental Appropriations Resolution for FY2024-2025 budget (Item 4.1)
• Antique Farm Days Tractor Parade (Item 4.1)
• James Guilliams Resolution of Recognition for 30 Years (Item 4.2)
• Closed meeting to discuss prospective business or industry expansion (Item 8.1)

The council approved its FY2025‑2026 budget, tax rates, fees, utility rates, and the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously. The council entered and exited a closed session, both actions approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted FY2025‑2026 budget, tax/fees/utility rates and FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (6‑1)
• Approved motion to go into closed session (6‑0)
• Certified closed‑session discussion as limited to the motion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to come out of closed session (6‑0)
• Approved adjournment (6‑0)

Town Council

This is a public hearing meeting for the Town Council to hear comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the proposed tax rates and fees. No votes or motions will be taken today; consideration is scheduled for the regular meeting on May 12, 2025.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 budget and FY2025-2029 CIP
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 tax rates and fees

Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. The council adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget, tax, fee and utility rates, and the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The council entered and exited a closed session, certified that no substantive matters were discussed, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approve meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Approve consent agenda (6‑0)
• Adopt FY2025‑2026 budget, tax, fee and utility rates, and FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (6‑1)
• Enter closed session (6‑0)
• Certify closed‑session discussion (unanimous)
• Exit closed session (6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sheetz, Inc. to reduce the required 15-foot setback for compressed air connections at 265 Old Franklin Tpke. Other agenda items include election of officers, approval of minutes from November 2023, and an annual report.

• Public hearing on Sheetz variance for reduced air machine setback at 265 Old Franklin Tpke
• Election of officers for the board
• Review and approval of November 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of annual report
• Board concerns and staff updates

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously elected Susan Hapgood as Chair. The board also unanimously approved a variance request from Sheetz, Inc. for 265 Old Franklin Tpke. Other agenda items were limited to reports and open discussion.

• Elected Susan Hapgood as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance for Sheetz, Inc. at 265 Old Franklin Tpke (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a second work session to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Work Session

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (6-0). A preliminary FY2025‑2026 budget overview was presented, but no budget items were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (6-0).

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for the first work session regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Work Session

The Rocky Mount Town Council approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑to‑0 vote. A preliminary overview of the FY2025‑2026 budget was presented, but no budget items were voted on. The council then adjourned the session unanimously, also by a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting including a presentation of the proposed FY2025-2026 budget. The council will also consider a consent agenda with departmental reports and minutes, recognize the Water Treatment Plant for a performance award, and honor the Franklin County Toastmasters Club. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and prospective business expansion.

• Presentation of Town of Rocky Mount Proposed FY2025-2026 Budget
• Resolution honoring 25th Anniversary of Franklin County Toastmasters Club
• Recognize Water Treatment Plant for 2024 Gold Performance Award
• Closed meeting under §2.2-3711(A).3 for real property acquisition discussion
• Closed meeting under §2.2-3711(A).5 for prospective business or industry discussion

The Rocky Mount Town Council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It entered and later exited a closed session, then voted to have staff draft a letter with questions for Franklin County regarding the proposed Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility. The meeting was adjourned without further action.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Entered closed session under Virginia Code §§2.2-3711(a).3 & (a).5 (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Approved staff to draft and send a letter with questions about the proposed CTE facility to Franklin County Board of Supervisors (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

General

The Towing Advisory Board will meet to review the current towing rules and regulations. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, introductions, and adjournment, with the main discussion focused on evaluating existing towing policies.

• Review current towing rules and regulations

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council is holding an emergency called meeting on April 3, 2025, to consider an appropriation of expenditure to repair a water line. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with supporting documents listed but no dollar amount specified.

• Consider appropriation of expenditure to repair water line (no dollar amount in agenda)

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6‑0). It also approved the appropriation of funds from the Utility Capital Fund to contract Grindstaff Underground for repairs to the water main under the Blackwater River (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved appropriation for water line repair, contract with Grindstaff Underground (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss quarterly accounting and LLC updates related to Harvester. The board will also review upcoming networking events and a business community town hall.

• Harvester Quarterly Accounting
• Update on Harvester LLCs
• Community Partnership event on March 31, 2025
• Business Community Town Hall on April 7, 2025
• Franklin County Connects event on April 9, 2025

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by a unanimous vote of members present. The board unanimously approved accepting a $170,000 check from the Town and issuing a matching $170,000 check to Harvester Performance Center LLC. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $170,000 town check and issuance of $170,000 check to Harvester Performance Center LLC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council will approve the agenda and consent items, hear citizen comments, and recognize two police officers promoted to sergeant. The meeting includes a presentation on Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Farmers Market annual report. The council will discuss the draft Capital Improvement Plan covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Additional discussion will cover special events in town.

• Approval of consent agenda (includes Kingdom Run 5K, Johnny CASA 5 Miler, Eagle Strut 5K, Miracle Hope 5K, Family Resource Center 5K)
• Recognition of Boreika Burwell and Ryan King for promotion to sergeant in the Rocky Mount Police Department
• Presentation by Jessica Dillon (Department of Social Services) on Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 19 event
• Farmers Market annual report
• Discussion of draft Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2030. The CIP forecasts major expenditures for capital improvements, equipment, infrastructure, and other public uses but does not obligate Town Council. Other agenda items include roll call, citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports.

• Public hearing on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
• Approval of draft minutes from February 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Hearing of citizens and staff comments on the CIP

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a Planning & Zoning fee schedule update and a supplemental appropriations resolution for FY2024-2025. The agenda includes resolutions regarding the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization.

• Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule Update
• FY2024-2025 Supplemental Appropriations Resolution
• Resolution regarding Appalachian Regional Commission
• Resolution regarding funding for the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Resolution regarding the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving draft minutes from October 2024, receive the 2024 Annual Report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator, and discuss a potential update to Planning & Zoning fees. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of October 1, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Discussion of Planning & Zoning Fees Update

Economic Development Authority

This is a largely procedural meeting: the Economic Development Authority will elect officers, approve minutes from October 2024, and confirm the 2025 meeting schedule. No substantial business items (contracts, rezonings, or public hearings) are listed.

• Election of officers
• Approval of October 22, 2024 minutes
• Setting 2025 meeting dates
• Bank of Botetourt ribbon cutting scheduled for February 7, 2025
• Franklin County Connects networking event on February 12, 2025

Town Council

The Rocky Mount Town Council meeting will consider routine items such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and approval of the consent agenda, which includes miscellaneous actions, resolutions, and draft minutes. Departmental monthly reports from Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works, Wastewater, and Water will be presented. A special item will recognize Officer Trey Poulin as the 2024 MADD Award recipient. New business includes approving the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget and capital improvement plan calendar and adopting a debt management policy.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption Calendar
• Adopt Town of Rocky Mount Debt Management Policy
• Officer Trey Poulin named MADD Award recipient for Rocky Mount Police Department (2024)
• Approval of Consent Agenda (miscellaneous actions, resolutions, draft minutes)
• Hearing of Citizens

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to swear in elected members and appoint town officers. The body will also determine appointments for various town committees, boards, and regional commissions.

• Oath of office for Council Members J. Tyler Lee, Mark H. Newbill, and Lucas A. Tuning
• Appointment of Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Clerk, and Fire Marshall
• Appointment of members to Community & Economic Development, Finance & Human Services, Town Charter Review, and Public Safety & Utilities committees
• Adoption of Code of Conduct for Town Council meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adjustments to planning and zoning fees. No public hearings or other substantive business are scheduled.

• Discussion and potential action on Planning & Zoning Fees