Altavista, Virginia

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Meals Tax Ordinance and discuss the FY26-FY36 Transit Development Plan. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for financial reports and a request to authorize an amendment to the Cross-Connection Control Ordinance.

• Public hearing on Meals Tax Ordinance Amendments
• ACTS FY26-FY36 Transit Development Plan
• Authorization for Cross-Connection Control Ordinance Amendment
• Monthly Financial Reports - June 2026
• FY2026 Budget Amendments / Departmental Transfers

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council Work Session will discuss several new items, including a fund request from Virginia Technical Institute, a 2026‑2036 transit development plan for the Altavista Community Transit System, and proposed FY2026 budget amendments with departmental transfers. The Council will also review proposed changes to the Meals Tax Ordinance and schedule a public hearing on those changes. Unfinished business includes a discussion of the English Park Soccer Fields.

• Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) fund request
• Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) FY2026‑FY2036 Transit Development Plan
• FY2026 Budget Amendments and Departmental Transfers
• Meals Tax Ordinance amendments and public hearing date
• English Park Soccer Fields (unfinished business)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will consider and vote on the FY2027 budget, the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and updates to town tax, water and sewer rates, and the solid waste fee. The consent agenda includes May 2026 financial reports, budget amendments, a write‑off of delinquent utility accounts, and reimbursement to the Altavista Economic Development Authority. New business items include a Special Event Permit for Friends of Animal Control of Campbell County and a proposal to repair or replace the library clock.

• Adoption of FY2027 Budget
• Adoption of FY2027 Utility (Water and Sewer) Rates
• Adoption of FY2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of FY2027 Solid Waste Fee
• Special Event Permit (SE-26-11) for Friends of Animal Control of Campbell County

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will review and approve the March 2026 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing and recommend approval of Special Use Permit 26‑01 for a 235‑sq‑ft ground‑mounted solar system at 617 Riverview Drive. Staff will provide updates on development projects, including the Frazier Property rezoning and the $828,165 Mosely Heights Community Block Grant, and discuss amending the bylaws that set meeting‑frequency requirements.

• Approve March 2026 meeting minutes (vote 5‑0).
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit 26‑01 for a ground‑mounted solar system at 617 Riverview Drive; commission recommends approval.
• Staff update on Frazier Property rezoning to R‑3 and the $828,165 Mosely Heights Community Block Grant.
• Discussion of code amendments to provide flexibility in meeting‑frequency bylaws.
• Information on town incentive programs totaling $100,000, with $75,000 allocated to downtown incentives.

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will discuss and place on the June 9th consent agenda a series of budget amendments and departmental transfers totaling over $613,000. These items include funding for police overtime, infrastructure projects like the Main Street sidewalk extension, and reimbursements to the Economic Development Authority.

• FY2026 Budget Amendments totaling $613,000
• Police Department overtime funding ($10,000)
• Main Street Sidewalk Extension Project ($163,240)
• Vista Project/Frazier Farm transfer ($536,420)
• Stoplight Replacement Project: Broad St. / Franklin Ave ($150,340)

The Altavista Town Council voted 6‑0 to accept the $2,444,000 bid from WACO, Inc. for the McMinnis Spring rehabilitation project. It also placed FY2026 budget amendments, a $2,134.76 utility write‑off, and a $16,290.08 reimbursement to the Economic Development Authority on the June 9 consent agenda. Additional actions approved were WWTP sample‑testing authorization, up to $25,000 for security enhancements, and purchase of two vacant parcels (10.846 acres) for $70,000.

• Approved $2,444,000 bid for McMinnis Spring rehabilitation (6-0)
• Placed FY2026 budget amendments on June 9 consent agenda (6-0)
• Placed $2,134.76 delinquent utility write‑off on June 9 consent agenda (6-0)
• Placed $16,290.08 reimbursement to Altavista EDA on June 9 consent agenda (6-0)
• Authorized WWTP pond sample testing (unanimous consent)
• Approved up to $25,000 for security enhancements (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two Riverview Dr. parcels (10.846 acres) for $70,000 (6-0)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2027 Budget, the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and increases to utility and machinery and tools taxes. The body will also consider a special event permit for a Broad Street Deli graduation event.

• Public Hearing: FY2027 Budget and FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public Hearing: Water and Sewer utility rate increase
• Public Hearing: Machinery and Tools tax increase
• Special Event Permit Request: Broad Street Deli Graduation Event
• Discussion of 7th Street Parking Lot

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, also by a 6‑0 vote. The council unanimously approved a 5% utility rate increase for water and sewer and a $0.15 increase to the Machine & Tools tax. No public comments were offered on any of these items.

• Agenda adoption approved (6-0)
• Consent agenda approved (6-0)
• FY2027 budget and 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan approved (6-0)
• FY2027 utility rate increase approved (6-0)
• FY2027 Machine & Tools tax increase approved (6-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council work session will adopt the agenda, recognize Beverley Dalton, and present the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan. Citizens may address the council for up to fifteen minutes total. New business includes a request from the YMCA regarding English Park and a discussion of the Share the Air public‑health campaign. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session segment.

• English Park – YMCA request
• Share the Air campaign presentation
• Recognition of Appreciation for Beverley Dalton
• Adoption of Central Virginia Safety Action Plan
• Town Council closed‑session meeting

The Altavista Town Council voted 6-0 to approve the YMCA's request to use the back fields of English Park for youth soccer, with the YMCA responsible for field maintenance. The council also approved the work session agenda (6-0) and placed the adoption of the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan on the May 12 consent agenda for later approval. Discussion of possible town monetary assistance for field restoration was deferred to the May work session.

• Approved April 28 Work Session agenda (6-0)
• Placed adoption of Central Virginia Safety Action Plan on May 12 consent agenda for approval
• Approved Altavista YMCA use of English Park back fields for soccer (6-0)
• Deferred discussion of monetary assistance for field restoration to May Work Session agenda

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the agenda and hear two public hearings: a Special Use Permit (SUP-26-01) for Parcel ID 69C-5-8 and a Rezoning Application (RZ-26-01) for Parcel ID 83A-33-1. New business includes a Special Event Application (SE-26-6) for Avoca 250. Unfinished business features the first reading of the FY2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, alongside routine financial reports and departmental updates.

• Public Hearing – Special Use Permit SUP-26-01 for Parcel ID 69C-5-8
• Public Hearing – Rezoning Application RZ-26-01 for Parcel ID 83A-33-1
• New Business – Special Event Application SE-26-6: Avoca 250
• Unfinished Business – First reading of FY2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Consent Agenda – March 2026 Monthly Financial Reports and Town Council meeting minutes

The council adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a special use permit for a 235‑sq ft ground‑mounted solar system at 617 Riverview Drive. It also approved the rezoning of Parcel ID 83A‑33‑1 from R‑1/R‑2 to R‑3 high‑density residential. No citizen comments were recorded.

• Approved agenda amendment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for solar unit at 617 Riverview Drive (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel ID 83A-33-1 to R-3 high-density residential (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a specific parcel of land. The commission will also receive a quarterly update from staff.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP-26-01 for Parcel ID 69C-5-8
• Quarterly Update from Staff

The Altavista Planning Commission approved its agenda and the March meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The commission heard a special use permit application for a 235‑sq‑ft ground‑mounted solar system at 617 Riverview Drive. After staff recommendation, the commission voted to recommend that the Town Council approve the permit. No public comments were received on the application.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Town Council approve Special Use Permit 26-01 for 617 Riverview Drive

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will discuss the FY2027 draft budget and the FY2027-2031 draft Capital Improvement Plan. The session also includes discussions on VDOT paving and security enhancements for Town Hall.

• FY2027 Draft Budget and FY2027-2031 Draft Capital Improvement Plan
• VDOT Paving Process
• Security Enhancements for Town Hall
• Recognition of Beverley Dalton

The council voted to raise the Machinery & Tools Tax by .15 cent per $100 for Fiscal Year 2027, after revising the motion to a one‑year increase. Council also agreed to use reserve funds to cover a $54,970 shortfall in the FY 2027 General Fund. The work‑session agenda was adopted as amended, and the security‑camera and Avoca office requests were postponed for future discussion.

• Approved work session agenda as amended (6‑0)
• Approved .15‑cent Machinery & Tools Tax increase for FY2027 (5‑1)
• Authorized use of reserve funds to cover $54,970 General Fund shortfall (consensus)
• Moved security‑camera installation item to April agenda for closed‑session discussion (consensus)
• Deferred Avoca office‑use request at Train Station to a future meeting (consensus)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will review the FY 2027 draft budget and the FY 2027-2031 draft Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider a rezoning application and a special event application for a cornhole tournament.

• Rezoning Application RZ-26-01: Parcel ID: 83A-33-1
• FY 2027 Draft Budget and FY 2027-2031 Draft Capital Improvement Plan
• Special Event Application: Light Beyond Bars Cornhole Tournament
• Avoca Kitchen Rehabilitation
• February 2026 Monthly Financial Reports

The Altavista Town Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It moved the RZ-26-01 rezoning application to a public hearing on April 14 and approved a Light Beyond Bars cornhole tournament, waiving the $200 Booker Building rental fee. The Council also authorized up to $30,000 from the Town Reserve Fund for the Avoca Museum kitchen rehabilitation and approved the FY2027 draft budget and capital improvement plan, leaving the Machine & Tools Tax increase for later discussion.

• Adopted March 10 agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (monthly financial reports, public works surplus, Feb work session minutes) (6-0)
• Moved Rezoning Application RZ-26-01 to April 14 public hearing (6-0)
• Approved Light Beyond Bars Foundation cornhole tournament and waived $200 rental fee (6-0)
• Authorized use of up to $30,000 from Town Reserve Fund for Avoca Museum Kitchen Rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved FY2027 draft budget and capital improvement plan items, except Machine & Tools Tax increase (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning application. The body will also review and approve minutes from the February 2, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Application RZ-26-01 (Parcel ID 83A-33-1)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 2026 minutes. A public hearing was held on rezoning application RZ‑26‑01 for Parcel ID 83A‑33‑1 (Frazier Farm). The commission voted to recommend that the Town Council approve the rezoning to an R‑3 high‑density residential district.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning RZ‑26‑01 to R‑3 (no vote tally recorded)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will begin discussion of the FY2027 draft budget and the FY2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, noting a combined surplus of $1,254,690 and a proposed 5% increase to water and sewer rates. Council will also consider a public works surplus request to sell or discard several pieces of equipment, and a resolution supporting Campbell County’s petition to become a Destination Marketing Organization. Additional agenda items include a retirement recognition for Cheryl Dudley and approval of a proclamation declaring March as Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month.

• FY2027 Draft Budget and FY2027‑2031 CIP: combined surplus $1,254,690; 5% water and sewer rate increase proposed
• Public Works surplus request: 2001 GMC pickup, 1998 John Deere tractor, old water meters, tire changer, tire balancer, joint planer, bandsaw
• Resolution to support Campbell County’s Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) petition to the Virginia Tourism Corporation
• Recognition of Cheryl Dudley’s 26‑year service with a retirement plaque
• Approval of proclamation declaring March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month

The Town Council adopted the work session agenda unanimously (7-0). It approved a resolution supporting Campbell County’s petition to become a Destination Marketing Organization, also by a 7-0 vote. The council placed the Public Works surplus request on the March 10 consent agenda for later approval. A proclamation naming March 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month was adopted.

• Adopted February 24 work session agenda (7-0)
• Approved resolution to support Campbell County DMO petition (7-0)
• Placed Public Works surplus request on March 10 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation naming March 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hear budget presentations from local agencies and non-profits to provide direction for the FY2027 draft budget. The meeting also includes the delivery of the FY2027 Draft Budget and updates on several infrastructure projects.

• FY2027 funding requests: Altavista Area YMCA ($100,000), Avoca ($118,780), Altavista on Track ($56,831), Small Business Development Center ($6,000), and Altavista Senior Center ($1,450)
• Jenks River Trail Construction Project
• Delivery of the FY2027 Draft Budget
• Status reports for Fraizer Road Drainage, 7th St Parking Lot, and WWTP Improvements
• Approval of January 2026 monthly financial reports

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0) and approved the February 10 consent agenda unanimously (6-0). Council members reached consensus to allow the Avoca Museum to host its proposed America 250 Celebration, a four‑day event in July. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Agenda adoption approved 6-0
• Consent agenda approved 6-0
• Avoca Museum America 250 Celebration approved by consensus

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for Parcel ID: 83A-33-1, known as the Frazier Property. The Altavista Economic Development Authority seeks to change the zoning from R-1 and R-2 to R-3 High Density to foster new residential development.

• Rezoning application for Parcel ID: 83A-33-1 (Frazier Property) from R-1/R-2 to R-3 High Density
• Proposed recommendation to move the Frazier Property rezoning to a public hearing on March 2, 2026

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 2026 meeting, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to move the rezoning application for parcel 83A‑A‑33‑1 (Frazier Farm) forward and schedule a public hearing on March 2, 2026.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Moved rezoning application RZ-26-01 for parcel 83A‑A‑33‑1 to public hearing (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on rezoning for March 2, 2026 (4-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda, recognize individuals, and hear agency and non‑profit presentations for the FY2027 budget. Council members will discuss proposed legislation concerning House Bill 1314. Unfinished business includes the Bedford Avenue tennis court project.

• Proposed legislation – resolution against House Bill 1314
• FY2027 budget – agency and non‑profit presentations
• Unfinished business – Bedford Avenue tennis court
• Recognitions and presentations of appreciation
• Agenda adoption

The Town Council adopted the amended agenda unanimously (7‑0). It agreed to put the $23,088 Bedford Avenue tennis court repair contract on the February 10 consent agenda. Council also approved signage that prohibits skateboarding at the tennis court. The recommendation to install a $900 FLOCK solar security camera at Dalton’s Landing was likewise slated for the February 10 consent agenda.

• Adopted agenda as amended (7‑0 vote)
• Placed $23,088 Bedford Avenue tennis court repair contract on Feb 10 consent agenda
• Approved signage prohibiting skateboarding at the tennis court (unanimous)
• Placed $900 FLOCK solar security camera installation at Dalton’s Landing on Feb 10 consent agenda

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council meeting will adopt the agenda and approve the monthly financial reports for December 2025. New business includes reviewing the FY2025 Financial Audit Report, the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report, and a request from the Altavista Police Department for a new computer. Unfinished business will address the Fraizer Road Project.

• 8.A – FY2025 Financial Audit Report
• 8.B – 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report
• 8.C – Altavista Police Dept. request for new computer
• 9.A – Fraizer Road Project
• 3.A – Monthly Financial Reports – December 2025 (consent agenda)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to elect its officers for 2026 and review terms of service. The body will also consider the adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule and the 2025 annual report.

• Election of 2026 Officers
• Adoption of 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report