Altavista public meetings in 2022

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review financial reports and the Altavista Community Transit System budget.

• Public hearing and consideration to adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Request to purchase a single-purpose Police K9 for narcotics
• Planning Commission appointment of Ashby Robinson
• Engineering services for the Clarifier #3 Rehabilitation Project
• FY2022 Financial Audit Report

Town Council approved the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and authorized the purchase of the Frazier Farm on 7th Street. The council also approved the appointment of a new Planning Commission member and the purchase of a narcotics-detection K9. A vote on updates to the Employee Handbook was postponed to January 2023.

• Adopted 2045 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 'Frazier Farm' on 7th Street from Frazier Estate Corporation
• Approved appointment of Ashby Robinson to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term (7-0)
• Approved purchase of a single-purpose narcotics Police K9 using unexpended CIP funds (5-2)
• Tabled Town of Altavista Employee Handbook updates until January 10, 2023
• Approved December 13, 2022, Meeting Agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022, Consent Agenda as amended (7-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will discuss and potentially decide on a zoning text amendment for solar energy, review the FY2022 financial audit, and consider the FY2024 transit budget. Other items include updates to the employee handbook, the 2023 meeting schedule, and a project to improve internet connectivity at English Park.

• Zoning Text Amendment - Solar (Pivot Energy application)
• FY2022 Financial Audit Report
• Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) Budget Review
• Engineering Services for Clarifier #3 Rehabilitation Project
• Spark - Town Hall - English Park Internet Connection

Town Council voted to deny a zoning amendment that would have allowed large-scale solar development in M-Industrial and C-2 Commercial districts. The council also reached consensus to move several administrative items and infrastructure projects to the December 13th agenda for official approval.

• Denied zoning amendment for large-scale solar development and authorized $400 fee refund to Pivot Energy (5-2)
• Approved appointment of Ashby “AJ” Robinson to the Altavista Planning Commission
• Consensus to approve FY2024 Budget & CIP for Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS)
• Consensus to hire Hurt & Proffitt for Clarifier #3 Rehabilitation engineering services
• Consensus to implement internet Option 2 connecting Spark Innovation Center, Town Hall, Police Department, and English Park
• Consensus to place FY2022 Financial Audit Report on December 13th Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place proposed Employee Handbook updates on December 13th Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place CY2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule on December 13th Consent Agenda

Town Council Work Session

Town Council voted to deny a zoning text amendment that would have allowed large-scale solar development in M-Industrial and C-2 Commercial districts. Several other administrative items and project recommendations were reached by consensus to be placed on the December 13th Consent Agenda for official approval.

• Denied zoning amendment for large-scale solar development and authorized $400 fee refund to Pivot Energy (5-2)
• Consensus to approve FY2024 Budget & CIP for Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS)
• Consensus to hire Hurt & Proffitt for Clarifier #3 Rehabilitation Project engineering services
• Consensus to implement internet upgrade Option 2 for Town Hall, Police Department, and English Park
• Consensus to place updated Employee Handbook on December 13th Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place FY2022 Financial Audit Report on December 13th Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place CY2023 meeting schedule on December 13th Consent Agenda
• Voted to appoint Ashby “AJ” Robinson to the Altavista Planning Commission

Recreation Committee Meeting CANCELED

The Altavista Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss revisions to Chapter 50 of the Town Code, which covers parks and recreation. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion: Town Code, Chapter 50 – Parks and Recreation Revisions
• Approval of Committee Minutes from October 18, 2022

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will vote on a bid award for the Lynch Creek Clearing & Restoration Project and consider a new internet connection for Town Hall. They will also review October 2022 financial reports, approve a surplus request from Public Works, and appoint a new Planning Commission member.

• Lynch Creek Clearing & Restoration Project - Bid Award
• Town Hall - Spark Internet Connection
• Planning Commission Appointment
• Public Works - Surplus Request
• TOA Monthly Financial Reports - October 2022

Town Council approved the re-appointment of John Jordan to the Planning Commission and passed a consent agenda including several project bid awards. Council also agreed to a citizen's request to delay turning on holiday decorations until after Thanksgiving.

• Approved re-appointment of John Jordan as Planning Commission Chairman for a 4-year term (6-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022, Consent Agenda including SCADA Project and Lynch Creek Clearing & Restoration Project bid awards (6-0)
• Approved request to keep holiday decorations off until the Monday after Thanksgiving
• Tabled decision on $10,770 internet expansion proposal for Town Hall, Police, and English Park
• Approved November 8, 2022, Meeting Agenda as amended (6-0)

November Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2045 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes approval of the October 3, 2022 minutes and other procedural items.

• Public hearing on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning Commission voted to accept the Draft Comprehensive Plan and recommend its adoption by Town Council. The Commission also recommended AJ Robinson to fill an upcoming vacancy. A request for rezoning at 3326 Lynch Mill Road was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and recommendation to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved November meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended AJ Robinson to Town Council as replacement for Commissioner Clements

Town Council Work Session

Town Council reached a unanimous consensus to move the approval of a Lynch Creek restoration bid and a public works vehicle surplus request to the November 8th meeting. Council also authorized staff to gather community input on the use of the Vista Theatre facility.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Consensus to place 2002 Dodge Van and 2008 Ford Explorer surplus request on Nov 8 agenda
• Consensus to place NatureChem bid of $54,925 for Lynch Creek Clearing and Restoration on Nov 8 agenda
• Moved Solar Zoning Ordinance text amendment request to November Work Session
• Consensus for staff to gather community input on Vista Theatre facility uses via ballots and social media
• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting (4-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a surplus request from Public Works, a project for Lynch Creek clearing and restoration, and a zoning ordinance text amendment related to solar energy. They will also receive updates on PFAS chemicals and school zone traffic cameras.

• Public Works surplus request
• Lynch Creek clearing and restoration
• Zoning ordinance text amendment regarding solar energy
• Update on GenX 'forever chemicals' in Lynchburg's News & Advance
• Update on school zone traffic cameras

Town Council reached a consensus to place a surplus request for two vehicles and a bid for the Lynch Creek Clearing and Restoration project on the November 8th agenda. Council also approved staff to gather community input on the use of the Vista Theatre facility. No final votes were taken on these items as this was a work session.

• Consensus to place surplus of 2002 Dodge Van and 2008 Ford Explorer on Nov 8 agenda
• Consensus to place NatureChem bid of $54,925 for Lynch Creek restoration on Nov 8 agenda
• Approved staff to gather community input for Vista Theatre facility uses
• Tabled solar zoning ordinance text amendment request to November work session
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting (4-0)

Recreation Committee Meeting

The Altavista Recreation Committee will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY2024-FY2028 and continue discussion on the Spirit Wall at 9th Street. The meeting includes public input, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) FY2024-FY2028
• Discussion: Spirit Wall at 9th Street - continued

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will discuss a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding solar energy. The meeting also includes reviews of September 2022 financial reports and updates on utility projects.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Solar
• Springs/Bedford & Staunton River Pump Station SCADA Improvements
• FY2024 Budget/CIP Calendar
• Annual Delinquent Tax Listing
• September 2022 Monthly Financial Reports

Planning Commission-started at 4pm

The Planning Commission is reviewing several components of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Discussions include land use maps, goals, objectives, and demographic data. The body is also considering the Downtown Commercial Core and a public meeting for the plan.

• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• 2045 Future Land Use Goals and Objectives
• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Neighborhoods and Housing
• 2045 Demographic Data — Locality Comparison
• Downtown Revitalization Overlay District or Central Business District

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will discuss the FY2024 Budget/CIP Calendar and the Annual Delinquent Tax Listing. Additionally, the Altavista Police Department (APD) has requested a discussion regarding the acceptance of a K9 into the department.

• FY2024 Budget/CIP Calendar discussion
• Annual Delinquent Tax Listing review
• APD request to accept a K9 into the Altavista Police Department

Recreation Committee Meeting

The Recreation Committee will review the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) listing for FY2024-FY2028 and discuss a potential skate park. The body will also address the use of multipurpose athletic fields at English Park and a spirit wall at 9th Street.

• Presentation and discussion regarding a skate park
• Review of FY2024-FY2028 Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
• Discussion on English Park multipurpose athletic field use
• Discussion on Spirit Wall at 9th Street
• Updates on Loop Trail and 2nd Bridge installation

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider an ordinance for issuing bonds and several amendments regarding flagpole height in various zones. The meeting also includes public nuisance hearings for specific properties and a zoning text amendment for solar energy.

• Ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds
• Flagpole height ordinances for R-1, R-2, C-1, and C-2 zones
• Public nuisance hearings for 1224 Lynch Rd, 1606 School Street, and 1706 Eudora Lane
• Zoning ordinance text amendment regarding solar energy
• Purchase of real property via the ARS Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing updates to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including economic development and demographics. The body also recommended several zoning amendments regarding flagpole heights and the initial zoning of a new tax parcel.

• Recommended approval of OA-22-01 through OA-22-05 to set flagpole height limits by right (35-50 feet depending on district)
• Recommended zoning Tax Parcel 69-4-4-3 as Industrial (M)
• Discussion on 2045 Comprehensive Plan sections: Preamble, Historic District, Demographics, and Transportation
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Chapter
• Public comment from Clean Footprint regarding a future solar farm Special Use Permit application

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss FY 2022 budget carryovers and departmental transfers. The body will also review requests for a new police vehicle and the purchase of real property for the DHCD Acquire-Renovate-Sell program.

• FY 2022 Carryover Requests and Budget Amendments
• APD request to purchase Ford F150 Responder
• Purchase of real property for DHCD Acquire-Renovate-Sell (ARS) Program
• Discussion on Jenks Trail and Dearing Ford Industrial & Manufacturing Park (DFIMP)
• Proposal to convert Altavista Post Office back alley into a one-way street

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider a Special Use Permit request for DAWN and the initial zoning of Tax Parcel 69-4-4-3. The meeting includes discussions on a Smart Scale project roundabout at Clarion and Lynch Mill Roads and a request to purchase a Ford F150 Responder.

• Public hearing for DAWN Special Use Permit request
• Initial zoning of Tax Parcel 69-4-4-3
• Resolution for Smart Scale Project - Roundabout Clarion and Lynch Mill Rds
• Request to purchase Ford F150 Responder
• Outsource installation of foundation for (2nd) Jenks Pedestrian Bridge

August 1st Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five ordinance amendments regarding flagpole height restrictions across various zoning districts. The body will also consider zoning Tax Parcel #69-4-4-3 as Industrial (M) and discuss the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance Amendments #OA-22-01 to #OA-22-03: Flagpoles up to 35' by right in R-1, R-2, and C-1 districts
• Ordinance Amendment #OA-22-04: Flagpoles up to 40' by right in C-2 district
• Ordinance Amendment #OA-22-05: Flagpoles up to 50' by right in M district
• Initial Zoning #RZ-22-01: Zoning Tax Parcel #69-4-4-3 to Industrial (M) district
• Discussion of 2040 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development and Transportation chapters

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several new items including special event permit requests and project updates. Discussion topics include the Vista Theatre Project, English Park trail bridge, and code enforcement.

• Special Event Permit Request - First National Bank
• Special Event Permit Request - Peace of Pie Pizzeria, LLC
• APD Request to Reallocate Funds
• English Park - Jenks Trail Bridge # 2
• Fund Transfer Request for Spark Director

Recreation Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed the FY2023-2027 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discussed various park maintenance and development items. Members deliberated on project scopes for a dog park, shade sails, and an RV campground feasibility study.

• Reallocation of $124,000 from Eagle Trail restrooms to a multi-purpose field project
• Recommendation of $50,000 annual fund for small recreation projects
• FY2023 CIP item: Dog Park in English Park (fencing and waste stations)
• FY2023 CIP item: $10,000 feasibility study for an overnight RV campground
• FY2023 CIP item: Three new shade sails for Coleman Park, Bedford Avenue Park, and Eagle Trail Overlook

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider several resolutions, including a property purchase for McMinnis Springs and a utilities purchase from CCUSA. The meeting also includes updates on school zone speed monitoring cameras and various utility projects.

• Resolution of Purchase: Addition to McMinnis Springs (Tardy property)
• Utilities Purchase Resolution from CCUSA for DFBMC
• Special Events Permit Request: T & C Promotions - Uncle Billy's Reunion
• Urban Archery Season/Bow Hunting on Town Owned Land policy discussion
• School Zone, Speed Monitoring Camera Systems update

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will conduct a work session regarding fiscal year 2022 budget amendments and departmental transfers. The agenda includes discussions on special event permits, directional signage for Route 29, and updates on the trail system and economic development policies.

• FY2022 Budget Amendments / Departmental Transfers
• Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit Request
• Three Into One Community Project Special Event Permit
• RT 29 Guide Signs
• Trail System Wayfinding Signs update

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to consider the adoption of the FY2023 budget and the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also discuss town tax rates, water and sewer rates, and other fees.

• Adoption of FY2023 Budget and FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Adoption of Town Tax Rates, Water & Sewer Rates, Fees, and Other Charges
• Special Event Permit for Relay for Life
• Revised Special Event Permit for Vista BBQ Fest
• Delinquent Utility Account Write-Offs

June 6th Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss housing goals for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and regulations regarding campgrounds and home occupations. The body will also consider new business regarding flag poles and receive updates on a planning grant and a special use permit.

• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives: Housing
• Campgrounds regulations
• Home Occupations regulations
• Flag Poles
• Moseley Heights Planning Grant and DAWN Special Use Permit updates

Recreation Committee Meeting

The committee will review the Capital Improvement Program for Parks and Recreation. Members will also discuss current vacancies on the committee and receive updates on several park projects.

• CIP for Parks and Recreation presentation
• Recreation Committee Vacancies
• Wayfinding Signage update
• Shade Sail Installation update
• Splash Pad Opening update

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY2023 Budget, the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program, and proposed water and sewer rate increases. The body will also consider a boundary-line adjustment for Dearing Ford Industrial Park and several special event permits.

• Public hearing on FY2023 Budget and FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing on proposed FY2023 Water and Sewer Rate Increases
• Public hearing for Dearing Ford Industrial Park boundary-line adjustment
• Special event permits for Davis Family and Friends Day, Vista BBQ Festival, and Altavista Outreach and Enrichment
• Request to waive Special Use Permit fee for DAWN

Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a special event permit and police department surplus items. The body will also review striping at English Park and provide updates on a grass mowing contract.

• Special Event Permit for Lori Watkins State Farm
• Striping at English Park
• Request to declare Police Department items as surplus
• Renewal update for Dalton's Landing Maintenance Agreement Contract 2022
• Update on English Park trail system wayfinding signs

Council "continued" Work Session

The Town Council is holding a continued work session to discuss the FY2023 Draft Budget. The meeting includes a review of the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and a presentation of requested information from the Town Treasurer/Finance Director.

• Review of FY2023 Draft Budget
• Review of FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Information presentation by Town Treasurer/Finance Director Tobie Shelton

April 4th Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review goals and objectives for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan regarding economic development and housing. The meeting also includes updates on the Moseley Heights Planning Grant, a DAWN relocation and special use permit, and the reappointment of Vice Chair Mitchell.

• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives (Economic Development and Housing)
• Moseley Heights Planning Grant update
• DAWN Relocation and Special Use Permit update
• Reappointment of Vice Chair Marie Mitchell

"Continued" Council Work Session

The Town Council is holding a continued work session to discuss the FY2023 Draft Budget and the FY2023-2027 Draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The meeting includes a presentation from The Berkley Group regarding a Salary/Compensation Market Study and Peer Analysis for the town.

• Salary/Compensation Market Study presentation by The Berkley Group
• FY2023 Draft Budget discussion
• FY2023-2027 Draft CIP discussion

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will discuss the draft FY 2023 Budget and the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The session also includes a financial report presentation and an employee compensation market analysis.

• FY 2023 Draft Budget delivery
• FY 2023-2027 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) delivery
• Employee Compensation Market Analysis
• Special Event Permit Request
• Avoca Request

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will review February 2022 financial reports and personnel changes. The body is scheduled to discuss repairs for garbage truck #1017 and a request for assistance for Bluegrass in the Park 2022.

• Repairs for Old Garbage Truck #1017
• Request for assistance for Bluegrass in the Park 2022
• Resolution of Appointment for the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Review of February 2022 Revenue, Expenditure, and Reserve Balance reports
• Updates on the Frazier Road Project

March 7th Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss the 2040 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives. Members will also discuss the appointment of an ex-officio student representative and the current lack of permitted camping use in the Zoning Ordinance.

• Discussion on 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives
• Discussion on ex-officio student representative
• Discussion on camping use not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance
• Introduction of new Planning Commissioner Meghan Bolling

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss various municipal projects and funding requests. Discussion topics include garbage truck repairs, the Spark Innovation Center, and the Vista Theater.

• Wayfinding signs and Jenks Trail Bridge #2 funding
• Repairs to Garbage Truck #1091
• FY2023 CIP Item - Order/Deposit Request
• Spark Innovation Center contractor extension request
• Vista Theater update

Recreation Committee Meeting

The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The committee will also review and approve minutes from previous 2021 meetings.

• Discussion of FY2023-2027 CIP
• Approval of August 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of October 19, 2021 meeting notes

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will review funding for the Sedimentation and Solids Handling Improvement Project at the Water Plant and 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) purchases. The body will also consider a bid recommendation for Lynch Creek.

• Bid recommendation for Lynch Creek
• 2023 CIP Purchases
• Funding request for Sedimentation and Solids Handling Improvement Project at the Water Plant
• Brownfields Grant Project Update
• Acceptance of January 2022 financial reports

February 7th, Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan SOAR analysis and goals. The body will also discuss the Moseley Heights Neighborhood Plan and the 2021 Annual Report. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• 2040 Comprehensive Plan SOAR Analysis results
• Moseley Heights Neighborhood Plan
• 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report and 2022 Goals
• Discussion of Ex-Officio Student Representative
• Planning Commissioner recommendation to Town Council

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council is discussing annual budget requests from local agencies and non-profits for FY2023. The body is also reviewing a bid recommendation for the Lynch Creek sewer line replacement and a comprehensive financial review of the Town's funds.

• Bid recommendation to award Lynch Creek sewer replacement to Mendon Pipeline, Inc. for $2,229,500.00
• FY2023 budget requests: Altavista Area YMCA ($100,000), Altavista Chamber of Commerce ($30,000), Altavista on Track ($10,000), Altavista Senior Center ($1,000), and Small Business Development Center ($6,000)
• Discussion of the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Review of Comprehensive Financial Review for General and Enterprise funds by Davenport Public Finance
• Utility project updates including McMinnis Water and Lynch Creek Sewer