Altavista public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Altavista Town Council will adopt the agenda and consider a consent agenda that includes monthly financial reports, the FY2024 financial audit, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project, the Altavista Community Transit System FY2026 budget, and the Jenks River Trail Extension Project. The council will also discuss new business items such as an Investment Policy Update, matters involving Dominion Energy, appointments to the Altavista Economic Development Authority, and a grant application from Moore's Electric. Public hearing time and citizen comments are scheduled, followed by closed‑session items.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant: Improvements Project
- Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) – FY2026 Budget
- Jenks River Trail Extension Project
- Investment Policy Update
- Moore's Electric Grant Application
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 Altavista Town Council work session will adopt the agenda, review the FY2024 financial audit, and consider new items including a discussion with Appalachian Power Company, a budget review for the Altavista Community Transit System, and an amendment to the 2025 meeting schedule. Ongoing business includes updates on the wastewater treatment plant project and the Jenks River Trail extension.
- FY2024 Financial Audit Report presentation
- Discussion with Appalachian Power Company
- Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) budget review
- Amendment to the 2025 Town Council meeting schedule
- Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Altavista Town Council will consider authorizing up to $800,000 in general obligation bonds and a resolution for a revolving loan fund to finance water and sewer projects. The meeting also includes public hearings on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance and the adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Public Hearing: Consideration of Ordinance for $800,000 in General Obligation Bonds
- Public Hearing: Proposed Ordinance Amendment for Solar Energy Systems
- Consideration of Bond Resolution for Virginia Resource Authority (VRA) / Revolving Loan Fund
- Consideration of Resolution Approving Master Trust Agreement for Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds
- Consideration of Jenks River Trail Extension and Shreve Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Projects
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 Altavista Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and the calendar for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan and an update on the Shreve Park pedestrian bridge replacement.
- Altavista Town Council 2025 Meeting Schedule
- FY 2026 Budget / CIP Calendar
- Central Virginia Safety Action Plan Presentation
- Shreve Park - Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
- Jenks River Trail Discussion
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
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)
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