Altavista public meetings in 2025

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the R-3 High-Density Residential District. The body is also reviewing the FY2027 budget for the Altavista Community Transit System and the FY2025 financial audit report.

• Public hearing on OA-25-03: R-3 High-Density Residential District
• Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) FY2027 Budget
• FY2025 Financial Audit Report
• Payment of $202,478.79 to Anderson Construction Inc
• Payment of $61,200.00 to Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield

The Altavista Town Council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The council adopted the draft OA‑25‑03 ordinance creating an R‑3 high‑density residential zoning district, also by a 6‑0 vote. The FY2025 financial audit report was postponed to the January 13 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6‑0)
• Adopted draft OA‑25‑03 R‑3 high‑density zoning ordinance (6‑0)
• Moved FY2025 Financial Audit Report to Jan 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested staff to investigate grant options for tennis court repairs (action pending)
• Requested staff to gather court‑maintenance comparison data (action pending)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda and hear presentations. Citizens may address the council for up to fifteen minutes total. The council will discuss the Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) budget and consider unfinished business on TOA paving standards. Staff updates and other council matters will follow before adjournment.

• Review of Altavista Community Transit System (ACTS) budget (new item)
• Discussion of TOA paving standards (unfinished business)
• Agenda adoption
• Citizen's time for public comments (limited to 15 minutes)
• Staff updates and other council matters

The Altavista Town Council unanimously authorized staff to apply for a Department of Rail and Public Transportation grant not to exceed $222,890 and to place the ACTS FY2027 budget on the December 9 consent agenda. The council also approved the transfer of the town‑owned 1988 fire brush truck to the Altavista Fire Company. Additional items, including paving standards, a $12,922 reimbursement to the Economic Development Authority, and stipend increases, were slated for the December consent agenda.

• Approved November 25 work session agenda (7‑0)
• Authorized DRPT grant application up to $222,890 and ACTS FY2027 budget (unanimous consensus)
• Placed Town of Altavista paving standards on Dec 9 consent agenda (unanimous consensus)
• Approved transfer of 1988 Brush Truck to Altavista Fire Company (7‑0)
• Directed staff to adopt proactive code‑enforcement approach for zoning violations (unanimous consensus)
• Placed $12,922 reimbursement to Altavista Economic Development Authority on Dec consent agenda (unanimous consensus)
• Placed stipend increase recommendations for elected and appointed officials on Dec consent agenda (unanimous consensus)
• Directed placement of signs prohibiting skateboarding on Bedford Avenue tennis courts (unanimous consensus)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve October 2025 monthly financial reports, and review the FY 2027 budget and CIP calendar. New business includes introducing the R-3 high-density residential zoning district and discussing HVAC work for the Altavista Train Station.

• Introduction of R-3 High-Density Residential Zoning District
• Altavista Train Station: HVAC
• Approve Monthly Financial Reports – October 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Review FY 2027 Budget / CIP Calendar
• Review Altavista Town Council 2026 Meeting Schedule

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (7‑0) and moved the proposed R‑3 high‑density residential zoning amendment to a public hearing on Dec. 9. It also approved using reserve funds for a $5,000 train station HVAC replacement and up to $22,000 to purchase a 2017 Ford Explorer for the police department. Additionally, the remaining $320 of a previously approved $500 parade fund was authorized for parade‑related expenses.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Moved R-3 high‑density residential zoning amendment to public hearing (consensus)
• Approved $5,000 train station HVAC replacement (motion passed)
• Approved up to $22,000 police vehicle purchase (motion passed)
• Authorized use of remaining $320 parade fund for parade expenses (consensus)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding OA-25-03. This item concerns the R-3 High-Density Residential District.

• Public Hearing for OA-25-03: R-3 High-Density Residential District

The Altavista Planning Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 2025 meeting, each by a 5‑0 vote. The commission then voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council adopt amendments to the Town Code to create an R‑3 High Density Residential Zoning District. No other business was taken up at the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended amendment to Town Code establishing R‑3 High Density Residential Zoning District (5-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council work session will adopt the agenda, recognize participants, and allow citizen comments. Council members will consider new items such as the FY 2027 budget and CIP calendar, the 2026 meeting schedule, the Altavista Christmas Lights, and a special event permit for the 2026 Community Market. Unfinished business includes the Green Hill Connector Trail and FY2026 milling and paving. Staff will present the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan summary, and a closed session will follow.

• Review and discuss the FY 2027 budget and capital improvement program calendar
• Approve the 2026 Town Council meeting schedule
• Consider the Altavista Christmas Lights project
• Consider a special event permit for the 2026 Community Market
• Discuss unfinished business on the Green Hill Connector Trail and FY2026 milling and paving

The Town Council adopted the work session agenda and the 2026 meeting schedule, and accepted the 2027 budget and CIP discussion schedule. It voted 7‑0 to keep existing colored and white Christmas lights as they are. The council approved a Special Event Permit for a monthly community market at the Booker Building for 2026 with no rental fee (6‑1), awarded the Green Hill Connector Trail contract to Camp Construction for $19,600 using reserve funds (7‑0), and awarded the FY2026 milling and paving contract to Superior Paving (7‑0). It also authorized the use of proceeds from the sale of an old police car to add a brush guard to the new police vehicle.

• Adopted October 28 work session agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimously, to be placed on Nov 13 consent agenda)
• Adopted 2027 Budget & CIP discussion schedule (unanimously, to be placed on Nov 13 consent agenda)
• Kept existing colored and white Christmas lights (7‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Booker Building market 2026 with no rental fee (6‑1)
• Approved Green Hill Connector Trail contract to Camp Construction for $19,600, using reserve funds for $4,600 difference (7‑0)
• Approved FY2026 milling and paving contract to Superior Paving (7‑0)
• Approved police car brush‑guard addition using proceeds from sale of old car (consensus)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will meet to approve financial reports and minutes, hear public comments, and discuss specific infrastructure repairs and a monetary request for the Christmas parade.

• Stoplight repair at 7th Street Intersections, Broad St. and Franklin Ave.
• Altavista Christmas Parade: Updates & Monetary Request
• Monthly Financial Reports - September 2025
• Town Council - Meeting Minutes
• Utility Project Updates

The Altavista Town Council voted unanimously to fund the replacement of two stoplights at Broad Street and Franklin Avenue for $150,337.30, using the J.O. Herbert Company. The council also approved $550 to cover insurance for the 2025 Christmas Parade and authorized purchase of new housing and hoods for school‑zone traffic cameras. The agenda amendment and September consent agenda were both adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Recognitions after Citizens Time (6-0)
• Approved September 9th Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved $550 insurance assistance for 2025 Christmas Parade (6-0)
• Approved stoplight replacement project for Broad Street and Franklin Avenue at $150,337.30, using J.O. Herbert Company (6-0)
• Approved purchase of new housing and hoods for school‑zone traffic cameras (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and then review and discuss the R-3 High Density Residential District zoning classification. This item is listed under Unfinished Business, indicating the commission will consider any changes or recommendations for that zoning district. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as calls to order, approvals of agenda and minutes, and public expression.

• R-3 High Density Residential District zoning classification – review & discussion

The Altavista Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed a draft R‑3 high‑density residential zoning classification. By consensus, they decided to refer the R‑3 proposal to a public hearing at the November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Moved R-3 zoning classification to public hearing (consensus)
• No new business considered

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to review a presentation from Voltus Energy Company. The body will also discuss solar light replacement at Daltons Landing Canoe Launch and paving standards.

• Presentation by Voltus Energy Company
• Daltons Landing Canoe Launch solar light replacement
• TOA Paving Standards

The Council adopted the September 23 work session agenda unanimously (6-0). It took no action on the Voltus virtual‑power‑plant program, opting by consensus to receive additional staff information before any approval. The council also moved the proposed adoption of VDOT paving standards to a future meeting. No votes were taken on the Daltons Landing solar light replacement or other items, which were informational only.

• Approved September 23 work session agenda (6‑0)
• Deferred decision on Voltus demand‑response participation pending staff cost analysis (consensus)
• Deferred adoption of VDOT paving standards to a future work session (consensus)
• Solar light replacement at Daltons Landing noted as informational; no vote taken
• Stoplight replacement quotes to be reviewed at next meeting (informational)
• Bank Restoration Project updates noted; no decision made

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt its agenda and review monthly financial reports and delinquent tax listings. New business includes a 2026 CIP item to replace a 2006 GMC single‑axle dump truck and two phases of a VDOT sidewalk extension project. The council will conduct public hearings on a VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant and on Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑03.

• 2026 CIP Item: Replacement of 2006 GMC single‑axle dump truck
• VDOT Sidewalk Extension Project: Phase II – street lights
• VDOT Sidewalk Extension Project: Phase III – grant application
• Public Hearing: VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑03

The Town Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the purchase of a new dump truck with plow and spreader, using $52,000 of unexpended Highway Fund money. The Council also approved a $52,500 contract for streetlight foundations and a $26,000 staff portion, and voted unanimously to apply for a TAP grant for Phase III of the VDOT sidewalk extension. Additional approvals included a 6‑0 vote for a Power Wheels event permit and a unanimous relief of setback requirements for Monile Properties.

• Adopted meeting agenda, 6-0
• Approved consent agenda, 6-0
• Approved purchase of new dump truck with plow and spreader, using $52,000 Highway Fund monies
• Awarded Concrete Foundations $52,500 for streetlight foundations (unanimous)
• Approved staff portion $26,000 for streetlight installation (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to submit TAP grant application for Phase III ($1,789,229 project, $357,846 town match), unanimous
• Approved Power Wheels event special use permit, 6-0
• Approved Monile Properties setback relief permit, unanimous

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing on Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑03. It will also review and discuss a proposed R‑3 High‑Density Residential zoning classification. Routine items such as call to order, invocation, agenda and minutes approval are also on the agenda.

• Public Hearing – Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑03
• Review and Discussion – Proposed R‑3 High‑Density Residential District zoning classification
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 4th meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted 3‑0 to send Joseph Monile’s special use permit request, seeking a setback reduction in an R2 district, to the Town Council for consideration. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 4th minutes (3-0)
• Forwarded Special Use Permit request to Town Council (3-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a special use permit application for HMS Legacy Holdings and review the annual list of delinquent taxpayers. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the permit and recognition for a local youth baseball team.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit SUP-25-02
• Annual Delinquent Tax Listing review
• Special Event Permit Application for a Carnival
• Recognition for 2025 Motley 10U AAA Baseball Team
• Citizen comments limited to 15 minutes total

The Town Council adopted the amended work‑session agenda unanimously. It approved a Special Use Permit for a mini‑storage facility at Main Street and Lynch Mill Road, and approved two Special Event Permits for English Park. The council also moved a proposed R‑3 high‑density residential district to the Planning Commission and placed a delinquent‑tax package on the September 9 consent agenda.

• Approved August 26 work session agenda (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for HMS Legacy Holdings mini‑storage at Main & Lynch Mill (6-0, Vice Mayor abstained)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Motley youth baseball celebration at English Park (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Campbell County Masonic Lodge carnival at English Park Oct 17‑18 (unanimous)
• Moved consideration of an R‑3 high‑density residential district to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Placed delinquent tax listing and write‑off proposals on Sept 9 consent agenda (unanimous consensus)
• Approved amended minutes to include WACO LLC roof‑replacement contract approval (unanimous)
• Approved request for staff to investigate Broad Street/Seventh Street stoplight cycle (decision recorded without vote count)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt its agenda, allow limited citizen comments, and conduct two public hearings: one on the Ordinance Amendment for Light Manufacturing (OA-25-02) and another on the Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant. The council will also consider budget amendments, a lease agreement update with the Altavista YMCA, and a sidewalk renovation project on Main Street at Advance Auto. New business includes a resolution for a Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission grant and a petition on short‑term rentals.

• Joint Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment for Light Manufacturing (OA-25-02)
• Second Public Hearing: Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant
• FY2026 Budget Amendments and departmental transfers
• Main Street Sidewalk Renovation/Additon at Advance Auto
• Resolution for Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Grant

The council voted 6-0 to adopt a Town Code amendment that replaces heavy, medium, and light industry designations in the M-1 district with a single "light manufacturing" category and updates public‑notice requirements. It also approved the agenda and consent agenda, and adopted resolutions to pursue a Community Development Block Grant and a Tobacco Region Revitalization Grant, each with a 6-0 vote. All actions were recorded as approved by the full council.

• Approved agenda adoption (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Town Code amendment to replace industry designations with "light manufacturing" and update notice requirements (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for CDBG grant application (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Tobacco Region Revitalization Grant (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 7 and July 21, each by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0 to forward the Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑02 application to the Town Council. It also voted 3‑1 to recommend that the Town Council reconsider and remove short‑term rentals from the town’s residential districts.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 7 minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 21 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Special Use Permit SUP‑25‑02 to Town Council (3-0)
• Recommended Town Council revisit short-term rentals in residential districts (3-1)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance text amendment for mini-storage standards. Members will also discuss budget amendments, year-end carryovers, and a lease agreement update with the YMCA.

• Public hearing for Ordinance Text Amendment OA-25-01 (Mini-Storage Standards)
• FY2026 Budget Amendments and Departmental Transfers
• FY2025 Year-end Budget Carryover Requests
• Sewer Inspection Camera Trailer Replacement quotes from Indian River and Mid Mid Atlantic
• Main Street sidewalk price increase at Advance Auto for the Vista/Leggett Project

The council adopted the amended work‑session agenda (6‑0). It approved Ordinance Amendment OA‑25‑01 for mini‑storage standards. It also approved a $82,500 purchase of a sewer‑inspection camera trailer and a $502,471 roof renovation/abatement contract for the Vista Theatre and Leggett building (both 6‑0). Additional items were moved to the August 12 consent agenda, including a YMCA lease update, budget amendments, FY2025 carryovers, and a police AI reporting program (6‑0).

• Adopted amended agenda, vote 6-0
• Approved Ordinance Amendment OA-25-01 (mini‑storage standards)
• Approved purchase of used 2013 Ford E350 sewer‑inspection camera trailer for $82,500
• Approved Vista/Leggett roof renovation and asbestos abatement contract to WACO, Inc., total $502,471, vote 6-0
• Approved police department AI reporting program purchase, vote 6-0
• Moved YMCA lease agreement update to August 12 consent agenda
• Moved FY2025 budget amendments to August 12 consent agenda
• Moved FY2025 year‑end budget carryovers ($528,810) to August 12 consent agenda

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will hold a public hearing on Special Use Permit SUP-25-01 for a short‑term rental at 1003 Broad Street. The agenda also includes a public nuisance matter for 1110 3rd Street and updates on school zone cameras. Monthly financial reports for June 2025 and a professional wrestling fundraiser by Campbell Masonic Lodge 316 are listed as new business items.

• Special Use Permit (SUP-25-01) – Short‑Term Rental at 1003 Broad Street
• Public Nuisance – 1110 3rd Street
• Monthly Financial Reports – June 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• School Zone Cameras – Update (Unfinished Business)
• Campbell Masonic Lodge 316 – Professional Wrestling Fundraiser (New Business)

The Town Council voted 7-0 to adopt the July 8 agenda and to approve the consent agenda items. No vote was recorded on the special use permit request for 1003 Broad Street, so the short‑term rental application remains pending. All council members were present for these actions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• No decision taken on SUP request for 1003 Broad Street

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment OA-25-01, which updates the town's mini-storage standards. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, approval of the agenda and minutes, and other standard business. No decisions on other matters are indicated in the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment OA-25-01, Mini-Storage Standards
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Public Expression
• Unfinished Business

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss new items and review staff updates. The meeting includes a resolution recognizing water and wastewater professionals.

• Resolution for Water & Wastewater Professionals
• Discussion regarding Event Tent
• School Zone Update

The Altavista Town Council adopted the amended June 24 work session agenda unanimously (6‑0). It passed two recognitions—Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day and an appreciation for Police Captain Kenneth Moorefield Jr. The council approved the purchase of a 10‑by‑10 event tent, table and chairs for approximately $500, voting 5‑1. A closed session was held later with no actions taken.

• Adopted June 24 work session agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Water & Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day resolution
• Adopted Police Captain Kenneth Moorefield Jr. appreciation resolution
• Approved purchase of 10x10 event tent, table, chairs (~$500) (5-1)
• Closed session convened; no actions taken

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider the adoption of the FY2026 budget, the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program, and the town's tax and utility rates. The body will also discuss the Vista Theatre Foundation and a special event application for Power Wheels Racing.

• Adoption of FY2026 Budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of Town Tax Rates, Water & Sewer Rates, and Solid Waste Fee
• Special Event Application for Power Wheels Racing
• BZA Resolution of Appointments
• Request to write-off delinquent utility and miscellaneous A/R accounts

The council adopted an amended agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It confirmed three new members to the Board of Zoning Appeals, approved a special use permit for a Power Wheels event, and authorized the creation of The Vista Theatre Foundation. The council also waived water and sewer hookup fees for a new school practice facility, voted to rebid the McMinnis Spring Pump Station project, and adopted the FY2026 budget package totaling $16,124,930.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Campbell County Schools waiver request (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved three Board of Zoning Appeals appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Power Wheels Racing Event (6-0)
• Approved creation of The Vista Theatre Foundation (6-0)
• Approved waiver of $5,400 water/sewer hookup fees for school practice facility (6-0)
• Approved staff recommendation to rebid McMinnis Spring Pump Station project (6-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget, CIP, tax, utility, trash fee, and master fee list totaling $16,124,930 (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will convene to determine quorum, hear public comments, and discuss upcoming staff actions. A key agenda item is the review of a subdivision plat. The commission will also receive a Community Development Department report and a summary of upcoming administrative actions.

• Call to order and quorum determination
• Public hearing(s)
• Review of subdivision plat
• Summary of upcoming planning commission administrative actions
• Community Development Department report

The Altavista Planning Commission unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the May 5, 2025 minutes. It also approved the name Cedar Chest Lane for the new road in Phase II of the Perry Property Housing Development, voting 3‑0. No public comments or hearings were held during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved name Cedar Chest Lane for new road (3-0)

Town Council Work Session

The Altavista Town Council will hold a work session on May 27, 2025. Council members will consider amendments to the FY2025 budget and related departmental fund transfers. They will also review requests to write off delinquent utility and other accounts and discuss a proposed event tent. The agenda includes a staff update on the Spark Innovation Center and a closed‑session meeting.

• FY2025 Budget Amendments / Departmental Transfers
• Request to write off delinquent utility accounts and miscellaneous A/R accounts
• Consideration of an event tent for town use
• Spark Innovation Center staff update
• Town Council closed session

The council adopted the amended work‑session agenda unanimously (6‑0). It approved staff requests to place FY2025 budget amendments and a $566.47 utility/account write‑off on the June consent agenda. The council also removed the Event Tent item from the agenda and directed it to the June work session. Finally, the council voted 6‑0 to authorize a Test Kitchen program for entrepreneurs and food trucks at the Spark Innovation Center.

• Adopted amended agenda (6‑0)
• Approved request to place FY2025 budget amendments on June 10 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved write‑off of $566.47 delinquent utility and misc accounts, to be placed on June consent agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Event Tent consideration from agenda and directed it to June work session
• Authorized Test Kitchen program for entrepreneurs and food trucks at Spark Innovation Center (6‑0)
• Granted mayor permission to investigate self‑service ice machines (consensus)
• Moved to closed session (motion made and seconded)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will hold public hearings on a proposed increase to water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 and on the FY2026 budget together with the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will also consider a special event application for the Three on Three Basketball Tournament hosted by Drastic Training. Unfinished business includes updates on the Shreve Park Pedestrian Bridge and the Main Street Sidewalk Project.

• FY2026 proposed increase to water and sewer rates (public hearing)
• FY2026 budget and FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (public hearing)
• Special Event Application – Three on Three Basketball Tournament, Drastic Training
• Shreve Park Pedestrian Bridge (unfinished business)
• Main Street Sidewalk Project (unfinished business)

The Altavista Town Council unanimously approved a special event permit for a basketball tournament at English Park. It also voted to award Miller Bobcat & Grading the $42,000 contract to install abutments for the Shreve Park pedestrian bridge. Additionally, the council approved a $77,675 contract for Phase I of the Main Street sidewalk extension project.

• Approved Special Event Permit for basketball tournament at English Park (unanimous)
• Awarded Miller Bobcat & Grading contract for Shreve Park bridge abutments ($42,000) (unanimous)
• Awarded Concrete Foundations contract for Phase I Main Street sidewalk extension ($77,675) (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It will hold public hearings and consider the unfinished business item, Special Use Permit SUP-25-01. No new business items are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public hearing(s)
• Unfinished business: Special Use Permit SUP-25-01
• No new business items

The commission approved the meeting agenda (4‑0) and the April 7 minutes (4‑0). After public comments, it voted 3‑1 to recommend that Town Council not approve the Special Use Permit for 1003 Broad Street, effectively rejecting the short‑term rental request. The recommendation will be considered at the Council hearing on June 10.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved April 7 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Conner Mattox
• Recommended Town Council deny Special Use Permit for 1003 Broad St (3‑1)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will adopt the agenda, discuss the 2025 work plan, and review the FY2026 budget and capital improvement program. Staff will also present a grant opportunity for the Jenks Trail.

• 2025 Work Plan discussion
• FY2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program review
• Jenks Trail Grant Opportunity presentation
• Water Treatment Plant 2024 Gold Award recognition
• FY2026 Proposed Master List of Rates and Fees

Altavista Town Council adopted the work session agenda unanimously. The council approved a 10‑year water‑tank maintenance contract, a property‑transfer agreement with the Altavista EDA, and authorized a $250,000 grant application for the Jenks Trail Extension. It also voted 7‑0 to purchase 4.39 acres at 7th Street and Main Street for $400,000.

• Approved April 22 work session agenda (7-0)
• Accepted staff recommendation to award USG Solutions a 10‑year water tank maintenance contract at $48,000 per year (unanimous, to be placed on May 13 consent agenda)
• Approved Town/Altavista EDA Memorandum of Understanding for Vista Theatre and Leggett building transfer (7-0)
• Authorized staff to apply for up to $250,000 DCR Recreational Trails grant for Jenks Trail Extension (unanimous consensus)
• Approved purchase of 4.39 acres at 7th & Main Street for $400,000, with closing costs up to $26,000 (7-0)
• Scheduled adoption of 2025 Work Plan on May 13 consent agenda (unanimous consensus)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will consider a public hearing on the Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant. The meeting also includes a first reading of the FY2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Additional items are routine financial reports, council minutes, and utility project updates.

• 1st Public Hearing – Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant
• FY2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program – First Reading
• Monthly Financial Reports – March 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Town Council Meeting Minutes – March 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Utility Project Updates (Report)

The council voted 6-0 to adopt Constant Contact as the town's communication system. A first reading of the FY2026 budget and the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan was presented, and staff was authorized to schedule the required public hearings. The council also adopted a resolution honoring fire veteran Haywood Belvin.

• Approved agenda adoption (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Constant Contact communication system (6-0)
• First reading of FY2026 budget and FY2026‑2030 CIP presented
• Authorized staff to schedule FY2026 budget and CIP public hearings (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring Haywood Belvin (adopted)
• Approved FY2026 budget utility rate increase (7% water & sewer) – noted in presentation
• Approved $49,500 allocation for Green Hill Cemetery Enhancement Project (included in CIP)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit application for a short‑term rental (SUP‑25‑01). The hearing will allow the public to comment on the proposal. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and reports.

• Public Hearing – Special Use Permit for short‑term rental (SUP‑25‑01)

The commission unanimously approved the April 7 agenda and, with a 5‑0 vote, approved the February 2025 minutes as amended. After a public hearing on a short‑term rental request for 1003 Broad Street, the commission reached a unanimous consensus to keep the matter under discussion at the May 5 meeting before making a recommendation to Town Council.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended February 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Deferred SUP‑25‑01 short‑term rental discussion to May 5 meeting (unanimous)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 draft budget and the FY2026-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also review a comprehensive report from Davenport and a new ordinance regarding surplus items.

• FY2026 Draft Budget and FY2026-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Comprehensive Review presentation by Davenport
• Proposed ordinance pertaining to surplus items
• Monument request for Green Hill Cemetery

The council adopted the work‑session agenda (6‑0) and approved a new ordinance allowing the police department to sell or discard unclaimed property (6‑0). It also added a $3,000 cost‑of‑living adjustment for all employees and $25,000 for a part‑time code enforcement officer to the FY2026 budget, and approved Avoca’s internet upgrade using the fence‑replacement funds. The final decision on the Green Hill Cemetery memorial project was postponed to the April 8 meeting.

• Approved March 25 work‑session agenda (6‑0)
• Approved new surplus‑items ordinance (6‑0)
• Added $3,000 COLA for all town employees to FY2026 budget (unanimous consensus)
• Added $25,000 for part‑time Code Enforcement Officer to FY2026 budget (unanimous consensus)
• Approved Avoca internet upgrade, reallocating $15,000 fence fund to cover $19,800 cost (unanimous consensus)
• Deferred final decision on Green Hill Cemetery memorial project to April 8 meeting (unanimous consensus)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding ordinance text amendments for donation bins and RV parking and storage. The body will also review the FY 2026 draft budget and the FY 2026-2030 draft Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment OA-24-05 regarding Donation Bins and Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage
• FY 2026 Draft Budget and FY 2026-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Special Event Request Applications for Avoca Museum
• AOT Request for Community Business Launch Support
• Presentation from the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC)

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 draft budget and the FY 2026-2030 draft Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a closed session and a discussion regarding Altavista Police Department surplus.

• FY 2026 Draft Budget
• FY 2026-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Altavista Police Department (APD) surplus
• Multiple Sclerosis Awareness presentation

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will discuss several agenda items, including a resolution to request a USDA grant for the Spark Innovation Center. The council will also review a special event permit for the YMCA’s Family Fun Fest and 5k race, and consider an update to the Economic Development Incentive Policy. Additional items include appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the presentation of the FY2026 draft budget.

• Resolution for Spark Innovation Center USDA grant request (New Business 8.B)
• YMCA Special Event Permit Request – Family Fun Fest and 5k (New Business 8.A)
• Economic Development Incentive Policy update (Consent Agenda 6.B)
• Board of Zoning Appeals member appointments (New Business 8.C)
• Delivery of the FY2026 draft budget (New Business 8.D)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Altavista Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment OA-24-05, which addresses donation bins and recreational vehicle parking and storage. The commission will also adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, consider the 2024 annual report, and approve the 2025 work plan. At the start of the meeting, officers (Chair and Vice‑Chair) for the year will be elected.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment OA-24-05 – Donation Bins and Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage
• Adoption of 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Approval of Planning Commission 2025 Work Plan
• Election of officers (Chair and Vice‑Chair) for 2025

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to hear budget presentations from agencies and non-profits for FY2026. Members will also discuss the Economic Development Incentive Policy and the Springs Rehabilitation Project.

• FY2026 Budget agency and non-profit presentations
• Economic Development Incentive Policy review
• Springs Rehabilitation Project discussion
• Community Development department report

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Altavista Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda and consider several consent items, including an update to the town's Investment Policy and the December 2024 financial reports. A public hearing will be held on the rezoning application for Parcel ID 68‑A‑212. Additional items include review of meeting minutes, departmental reports from Finance, Police, and Utilities, and updates on employee changes.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Application on Parcel ID 68‑A‑212
• Consent agenda: Update to Investment Policy
• Consent agenda: Monthly Financial Reports – December 2024
• Consent agenda: Town Council meeting minutes (12/10/2024)
• Departmental reports – Finance, Police, Utility Project Updates, Employee Changes