Altavista public meetings in 2024

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including monthly financial reports, the FY2024 audit, and several project updates. New business items include an investment policy update, a Dominion Energy item, appointments to the Altavista Economic Development Authority, and a grant application for Moore's Electric. The meeting also includes public hearings, departmental reports, and a closed session.

• FY2024 Financial Audit Report
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
• Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) FY2026 Budget
• Investment Policy Update
• Moore's Electric Grant Application

The Town Council approved a grant for Moore’s Electric and reappointed four members to the Altavista Economic Development Authority. Council also adopted a resolution honoring Mayor Mike Mattox for his 21 years of service upon his retirement. A proposed investment policy update was deferred to the January 2025 meeting.

• Approved $30,500 grant application for Moore’s Electric (New Location, Façade, and Sign Placement)
• Approved appointments to Altavista Economic Development Authority: Beverley Dalton (1 yr), Dennis Janiak (1 yr), Walter Maddy (2 yr), and Scott Lowman (4 yr)
• Adopted resolution honoring Mayor Mike Mattox for 21 years of service
• Approved December 10, 2024, meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 2024 Financial Reports and FY2024 Audit (6-0)
• Tabled Investment Policy Update for official approval at January 2025 meeting
• Authorized staff to draft a letter of support for the Altavista Area Powerline Coalition

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for Parcel ID 68-A-212. The commission will also discuss unfinished business regarding recreational vehicle parking and storage. Standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and approval of October 2024 minutes will be addressed.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Application on Parcel ID 68-A-212
• Unfinished business: Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Public expression

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2024 financial audit report, the Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) budget, and an amendment to the 2025 meeting schedule. Updates will also be provided on the wastewater treatment plant and the Jenks River Trail Extension Project. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• FY2024 Financial Audit Report presentation
• Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) Budget Review
• Amendment to 2025 Town Council meeting schedule
• Wastewater Treatment Plant project update
• Jenks River Trail Extension Project update

Town Council approved an amendment to the 2025 meeting schedule. Council reached consensus to place the ACTS budget, wastewater plant upgrades, and Jenks River Trail extension on the December 10th consent agenda for official approval.

• Approved November 26th, 2024 Work Session Agenda (7-0)
• Moved November 2025 Regular Meeting to Wednesday, November 12th (unanimous)
• Consensus to place FY2026 ACTS Budget and CIP on Dec 10 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Wastewater Treatment Plant design phase on Dec 10 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Jenks River Trail extension and grant seeking on Dec 10 consent agenda

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $800,000 in general obligation bonds for public improvements. Other items include adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, FY2026 budget calendar, and monthly financial reports. Unfinished business covers bond resolutions for Virginia Resource Authority financing, a solar energy ordinance amendment, and park projects. New business includes an incentive package update and a sidewalk expansion project.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing $800,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds
• Consideration of bond resolution for Virginia Resource Authority / Revolving Loan Fund financing
• Proposed ordinance amendment OA-2024-04 on solar energy systems
• Jenks River Trail extension project and Shreve Park pedestrian bridge replacement
• Spark Innovation Center sidewalk expansion project

Town Council authorized bonds and a loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Solids and Sedimentation Handling Project. The council also approved a $200,000 incentive package for Graham Packaging and updated solar energy zoning rules.

• Approved ordinance to issue General Obligation Bonds up to $800,000 for water and sewer improvements (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to finance Solids and Sedimentation Handling Project via Virginia Resource Authority (7-0)
• Approved Master Trust Agreement for future utility debt structure (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment requiring Special Use Permits for ground-mounted solar systems in R1 and R2 districts
• Approved $200,000 Incentive Package for Graham Packaging equipment change-out
• Authorized $9,500 in additional funding for Spark Innovation Center sidewalk expansion
• Approved application for $750,000 Virginia Tobacco Commission Energy Ingenuity Fund Grant
• Approved $10,000 purchase of concrete beams for Shreve Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will meet on November 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM at 510 7th Street. The agenda includes routine approvals, a public hearing, and discussion of unfinished business concerning recreational vehicle parking and storage. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing(s)
• Unfinished business: Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and the FY2026 budget/CIP calendar. They will also receive a presentation on the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan and discuss pedestrian bridge replacement at Shreve Park and the Jenks River Trail. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Central Virginia Safety Action Plan Presentation
• Altavista Town Council 2025 Meeting Schedule discussion
• FY 2026 Budget / CIP Calendar discussion
• Shreve Park - Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
• Jenks River Trail Discussion

Town Council approved the meeting agenda and reached a consensus to place the 2025 meeting schedule and FY2026 budget calendar on the November 12 regular meeting agenda. Council also directed staff to investigate a low-cost bridge replacement option for Shreve Park.

• Approved October 22, 2024, Work Session Agenda (6-0)
• Consensus to place 2025 meeting schedule on Nov 12 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place FY2026 Budget and CIP Calendar on Nov 12 Consent Agenda
• Directed staff to investigate Option 5 (two concrete beams) for Shreve Park bridge replacement

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council meeting includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, recognitions, citizen comments, partner updates, and a consent agenda with September financial reports and a Title VI plan update. The council will conduct several public hearings, including a franchise agreement for electric and communication infrastructure, two special use permits (SUP-2024-04 and SUP-2024-05 for a YMCA daycare), and an ordinance amendment for solar energy systems (OA-2024-04). Additional agenda items cover new business, unfinished business on the Jenks Trail, departmental reports, and a closed session.

• Public Hearing: Franchise Agreement for Electric and Communication Infrastructure
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - SUP-2024-04
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP-2024-05 YMCA Daycare Facility
• Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment - Solar Energy Systems - OA-2024-04
• Consent Agenda: Monthly Financial Reports - September 2024

The Altavista Town Council approved a 40-year franchise agreement with Virginia Electric Power Company (Dominion Energy) for $500, covering electrical and communications infrastructure. They also approved special use permits for a private aviation facility at 216 West Road and a YMCA childcare expansion at 1000 Franklin Street. An ordinance amendment on solar energy systems was tabled for further discussion at the November 12 meeting.

• Approved $500 40-year franchise agreement with Dominion Energy (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for private aviation facility at 216 West Road (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for YMCA childcare expansion at 1000 Franklin Street (7-0)
• Tabled solar energy systems ordinance amendment to November 12 meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September financial reports and minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Special Use Permit 2024-05 for the Altavista Area YMCA to use part of its property at 1000 Franklin Street for a daycare center, with staff recommending approval to the Town Council. The commission will also discuss unfinished business on proposed zoning text amendments concerning donation bins, Planned Unit Development submittal processes, and recreational vehicle parking and storage. A mid‑year report will note a $60,000 planning grant for the Moseley Heights Revitalization Project and a $302,400 FEMA grant for the Shoreline Stabilization Project.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit 2024-05 for Altavista Area YMCA daycare at 1000 Franklin Ave (staff recommends approval)
• Unfinished Business: Proposed zoning text amendment on donation bins – limit two bins per location, require special use permit for additional bins
• Unfinished Business: Draft amendment to Planned Unit Development submittal process – allow a “Proposed Concept” plan before a Master Plan
• Unfinished Business: Draft amendment on recreational vehicle parking/storage regulations and alternative compliance mechanisms
• Mid‑year report: $60,000 planning grant for Moseley Heights Revitalization; $302,400 FEMA grant for Shoreline Stabilization

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss an update to the Altavista Community Transit System's Title VI Plan. The meeting also includes an informational update regarding the Spark Innovation Center.

• Discussion of Altavista Community Transit System: Title VI Plan Update
• Informational update on Spark Innovation Center

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the agenda and approve several consent‑agenda items, including FY2024 carryover requests, the annual delinquent tax listing, August 2024 financial reports, and the Train Station HVAC Replacement. A public hearing will be held, and new business will include discussion of the 2024 Altavista Christmas Parade and an update on the Vista/Leggett Project. Additional departmental, utility, and police reports will be presented for information.

• FY2024 Carryover Requests (consent agenda)
• Annual Delinquent Tax Listing (consent agenda)
• Train Station HVAC Replacement (consent agenda)
• 2024 Altavista Christmas Parade (new business)
• Vista / Leggett Project Update (new business continued)

The Altavista Town Council awarded Spectrum Architects a $717,318 contract for architectural services on the Vista/Leggett Restoration Project, following the Design Committee's recommendation. The contract can be voided by the town at any time and will be funded from previously approved budget allocations. The council also approved the amended agenda and consent agenda, both by 7-0 votes, and received updates on the 2024 Christmas Parade.

• Awarded Spectrum Architects $717,318 contract for Vista/Leggett Restoration Project
• Approved September 10, 2024 agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY2024 carryover requests, delinquent tax listing, financial reports, HVAC replacement, and meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, discuss a proposed zoning text amendment, update its bylaws, approve student commissioners, and review a special use permit for 216 West Road with solar amendments. The meeting also includes a mid‑year report from staff.

• Public hearing(s)
• Proposed zoning text amendment discussion
• Planning Commission bylaws update
• Approval of student commissioners
• Special Use Permit 24‑04: 216 West Road and solar amendments

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council work session will adopt the agenda and recognize a certificate of recognition. Limited citizen comments will be allowed, followed by discussion of unfinished business. New items for discussion include FY2024 carryover requests, the annual delinquent tax listing, a summer community event, a financing report, an APD grant request, the 2025 APD National Night Out event, and a train station HVAC replacement. The meeting will also include staff updates, council matters, and a closed session.

• FY2024 Carryover Requests
• Annual Delinquent Tax Listing
• APD Grant Request
• 2025 APD National Night Out Event
• Train Station HVAC Replacement

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will consider FY2024 budget amendments and review monthly financial reports. A public hearing will be held on the resale of town property located on 703th Street. New business includes discussion of 2024 milling and paving, a surplus request from Public Works, and the appointment of a new Town Clerk. Unfinished business includes the WTP Sedimentation Upgrades notice of award.

• Public Hearing: Resale of Town Property - 703th Street
• FY2024 Budget Amendments (Consent Agenda)
• 2024 Milling and Paving project
• Appointment of Town Clerk
• WTP Sedimentation Upgrades Notice of Award

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding solar energy systems and a special use permit. The body will also discuss zoning text amendments related to parking and storage.

• Public Hearing: Solar Energy Systems (OA-2024-04)
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit (SUP-2024-04) for Kinman_West Road
• Zoning Text Amendment discussions for Recreational Vehicles, Donation Boxes, and PUD Rezoning Process
• Resolution of Appreciation for Rayna Steele
• Discussion regarding a Junior Student Planning Commissioner

The Altavista Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a zoning text amendment defining and regulating solar energy systems, and also approved a special use permit for a private aviation facility at 216 West Road. Both items will go to Town Council for final consideration. The commission also adopted a resolution of appreciation for outgoing student commissioner Rayna Steele and recommended Skylar Nolan as her replacement.

• Approved solar energy systems ordinance amendment (OA-2024-04) for Town Council consideration (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for private aviation facility at 216 West Road (SUP-2024-04) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for Rayna Steele
• Recommended Skylar Nolan as Junior Student Planning Commissioner to Town Council (unanimous)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will hold a work session to discuss two new items: the 2024-2025 Urban Archery Deer Season and proposed amendments to the FY2024 budget. The meeting includes a public comment period, staff updates, and a closed session.

• 2024-2025 Urban Archery Deer Season discussion
• FY2024 Budget Amendments review
• Public comment period (15 minutes total)
• Closed session for Town Council

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will review June 2024 financial reports and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes recognition of the Wastewater Treatment Plant's Certificate of Excellence and updates on several utility infrastructure projects.

• Recognition of Wastewater Treatment Plant Certificate of Excellence
• Consent agenda items for UV System Upgrade and Gas Heater Replacement
• Review of June 2024 financial, revenue, and expenditure reports
• Updates on utility projects including Main Street Sidewalk and Fraizer Road Drainage
• Altavista Police Department monthly reports

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure projects. Discussion items include the UV System Upgrade for the WWTP and a gas heater replacement. The council will also discuss the English Park Splash Pad.

• WWTP - UV System Upgrade discussion
• English Park Splash Pad discussion
• Gas Heater Replacement discussion

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will vote on the FY2025 budget, the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, and updates to town tax and utility rates. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a special use permit for an indoor pet boarding facility. The council will review various departmental reports and utility project updates.

• Adoption of FY2025 budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing for an indoor pet boarding facility special use permit
• Updates to town tax, water, sewer, and solid waste rates
• FY2025 grass maintenance bids
• WWTP Clarifier #3 project update

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for an indoor pet boarding facility. The meeting also includes a discussion on solar energy systems planning and zoning review.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit - Indoor Pet Boarding Facility (#SUP-24-03)
• Discussion: Solar Energy Systems Planning and Zoning Review

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will discuss FY2025 grass maintenance bids and requests to write off delinquent utility and miscellaneous accounts. The session also includes updates on the Vista / Leggett Project and the WWTP Clarifier #3 project.

• FY2025 Grass Maintenance Bids
• Request to write off delinquent utility and miscellaneous A/R accounts
• FY2024 Budget Amendments and Departmental Transfers
• Vista / Leggett Project update
• WWTP Clarifier #3 project update

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY2025 budget, including proposed increases to water, sewer, and real estate tax rates. The agenda also includes a special use permit for an accessory apartment at 1407 Bedford Ave and a zoning amendment for a pet boarding facility.

• Proposed increase to FY2025 water and sewer rates
• Proposed increase to the FY2025 real estate tax rate
• Special Use Permit for an accessory apartment at 1407 Bedford Ave
• Ordinance text amendment for an indoor pet boarding facility
• FY2025 budget and FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold public hearings for an ordinance text amendment regarding indoor pet boarding facilities and a special use permit for an accessory apartment at 1407 Bedford Ave. The meeting also includes a discussion on solar energy systems planning and zoning reviews.

• Ordinance text amendment for an indoor pet boarding facility (#OA-24-03)
• Special Use Permit for an accessory apartment at 1407 Bedford Ave (#SUP-24-02)
• Discussion on solar energy systems planning and zoning review

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Horizon Behavioral Health Services. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an unspecified contract award and a closed session.

• Presentation by Horizon Behavioral Health Services
• Discussion of a contract award
• Town Council Closed Session

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Council will conduct a first reading of the FY2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the implementation of a solid waste fee and Special Use Permit SUP-24-01. Staff will also provide updates on various utility and infrastructure projects.

• First reading of the FY2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing for the implementation of a solid waste fee
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit SUP-24-01
• Update on the TOA/VDOT Main Street sidewalk project
• Recognition of the Altavista Water Treatment Plant 2023 Gold Award

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing for Special Use Permit SUP-24-01. Members will also conduct a planning and zoning review discussion regarding solar energy systems. Additionally, the commission will consider an ordinance text amendment for indoor pet boarding facilities.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP-24-01
• Solar Energy Systems: Planning and Zoning Review Discussion
• Ordinance Text Amendment for Indoor Pet Boarding Facility

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will discuss the FY2025 Budget and the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The session also includes a public hearing for a WWTP Improvements Grant Application.

• Public Hearing: WWTP Improvements Grant Application
• Discussion of FY2025 Budget and FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Streetlight upgrades to decorative LED heads
• Special Event Permit for Spark Food + Networking Event
• Davenport Presentation - Updated Financial Review

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for short-term rentals and a used automobile dealership. The council is also reviewing the draft FY 2025 budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing for short-term rental zoning amendment OA-2024-01
• Public hearing for used automobile dealership ordinance amendment OA-2024-02
• Water Tank Maintenance RFP
• FY 2025 Draft Budget and FY 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for an ordinance amendment regarding the inclusion of used automobile dealerships under special use permits. The commission will also review and discuss zoning application Z-2024-128.

• Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendment OA-2024-02 regarding used automobile dealerships
• Review and discussion of Zoning Application Z-2024-128

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2025 draft budget and the FY 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on a VDOT project update, a financial review by Davenport, and a monument request for Green Hill Cemetery.

• Discussion of FY 2025 draft budget and FY 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Presentation on Green Hill Cemetery monument request
• VDOT project update presentation
• Davenport comprehensive financial review presentation
• Discussion regarding Flock Camera System

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider two public hearings regarding ordinance amendments for use types and permitted uses. The meeting also includes updates on various utility projects and a special event permit request.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment OA-2023-07 regarding aviation facility, private
• Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment OA-2023-08 regarding permitted uses
• Special Event Permit Request: Altavista Area YMCA - Kids Triathlon
• Vista/Leggett Project: Preliminary Historic Review
• Utility Projects Update including Novelty Water Line and WWTP projects

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a short-term rental zoning text amendment. The meeting also includes a discussion of zoning text amendment OA-2024-02 and a review of the 2023 Annual Planning Commission Report.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendment OA-2024-01 regarding Short-term Rentals
• Discussion and Review of Zoning Text Amendment OA-2024-02
• CY2023 Annual Planning Commission Report

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council is holding a work session to receive presentations from agencies and non-profits regarding the FY2025 budget, and to discuss the draft operational budget for the General Fund. The agenda also includes citizen comment time and a closed session. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.

• FY2025 Budget agency and non-profit presentations
• Delivery of FY2025 Draft Operational Budget - General Fund
• Citizen's Time limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
• Closed session scheduled
• Meeting at 510 Seventh Street, Altavista, VA

Town Council heard funding requests from five local organizations and reviewed a draft General Fund operational budget showing a $379,430 surplus. Council reached a consensus to have staff develop revenue scenarios for taxes and garbage collection. A request for a historic review study for the Vista/Leggett Revitalization Project was moved to the February 13 agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Consensus to have staff compile revenue scenarios for Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Vehicle Decals, and Garbage Collection
• Consensus not to consider bi-annual tax billing at this time
• Consensus to place $3,500 Preliminary Historic Review for Vista/Leggett Revitalization Project on Feb 13 Consent Agenda

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council is holding its regular January 2024 meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main business includes adopting the FY 2025 budget calendar, declaring four police department vehicles as surplus, and reviewing a special event permit. The agenda also covers routine items like December 2023 financial reports, meeting minutes, and departmental updates.

• FY 2025 Budget Calendar with requested amendment
• Request to declare 4 APD vehicles surplus
• Review of Special Event Permit
• December 2023 financial reports (check register, revenue, expenditure, reserve balance)
• Monthly departmental reports (finance, police, public services, utility projects)

Town Council approved a special event permit for a 5k run/walk at English Park and voted to sell four surplus police vehicles. The council also amended the FY2025 budget calendar and re-appointed members to the Economic Development Authority and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Abbott Laboratories 5k run/walk at English Park on March 30th (Unanimous)
• Approved request to declare four old police vehicles and equipment as surplus for sale on GOV Deals (Unanimous)
• Amended FY2025 Budget Calendar to move receipt of Draft Operations Budget to January 23rd (Unanimous)
• Approved January 9th Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 9th Meeting Agenda (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Bill Gillespie and Shawn Stone to the Altavista Economic Development Authority (AEDA)
• Recommended re-appointment of Wilson Dickerson to the Altavista Board of Zoning Appeals to the Circuit Court of Campbell County
• Agreed to a joint meeting with Town of Brookneal and Campbell County on March 19th

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold its annual election for Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding a proposed ordinance amendment for short-term rentals.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion for Short-term Rental Ordinance Amendment