Crewe public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will receive a presentation from Hill Studio and Arnett Muldrow & Associates on the Crewe Downtown Revitalization project. The presentation covers market research, branding, streetscape design, and proposed public works such as park enhancements, a food truck corral, and streetscape improvements on Carolina Avenue and US 460. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and input on grant priorities.
- Presentation on downtown revitalization with market research showing $221 million in retail leakage
- Design concepts for streetscape improvements on Carolina Avenue and US 460
- Proposed projects include park enhancements, food truck rodeo corral, and connectivity (Butterfly Alley)
- Zip code survey data: 42% of customers from Crewe zip code, 63% from Nottoway County
- No awards, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings with decisions on the agenda
Town Council
The Town Council will consider increasing employee holiday bonuses and approving several ARPA-funded expenditures. The body is also reviewing a proposed chicken ordinance and Economic Development Authority term lengths.
- Proposed ARPA expenditures: $13,862 for WWTP pump repair, $17,000 for security cameras, and $25,000 for two light towers
- Proposed chicken ordinance including a $5.00 annual license tax per chicken
- Discussion on increasing employee bonuses beyond the budgeted $500 (full-time) and $250 (part-time)
- Proposed EDA term lengths ranging from 1 to 4 years
- Closed meeting regarding water supply project and water/sewer rates
Town Council
The Town Council will consider leasing approximately 0.336 acres of public land to the non-profit Crewe Cares. The body will also discuss a new public records policy and an amendment to allow new hires to transfer up to 10 years of prior government service for annual leave credits.
- Public hearing: Lease of 0.336 acres at 414 Tyler Street to Crewe Cares
- Proposed Public Records Policy for administration and destruction of records
- Proposed Personnel Policy amendment for transferring prior VRS service years
- Grant applications for Town Hall upgrades (est. $120,000) and RR Museum upgrades (est. $150,000)
- Closed meeting regarding water supply project and water/sewer rates
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss new business including the upper east end pump station, a community garden, and the town website. The agenda also includes a closed session to receive legal advice regarding water/sewer rates and a water supply project.
- Discussion of 104/106 E Carolina
- Review of upper east end pump station
- Discussion of community garden and town website
- Unfinished business regarding paving projects
- Closed session regarding water supply project and water/sewer rates
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss allocating ARPA funds for the Atlantic Pump water plant and meter reading technology. The meeting includes a legislative update from state representatives and a closed session regarding a water supply project.
- ARPA allocation request for Atlantic Pump (water plant): $43,750
- ARPA allocation request for meter reading technology: $13,500
- Discussion of paving projects
- Legislative update from Sen. Tammy Mulchi and Del. Lee Ware
- Closed meeting regarding water supply project involving Department of General Services (DGS)
Town Council
The Town Council will review an ARPA funding request for a new portable light system for police and public works. The meeting also includes a proposal to replace a budgeted staff position with an ICMA Fellow program. Updates on water system analysis and downtown revitalization planning will be provided.
- $12,000 ARPA allocation request for a portable light system
- Proposal to use ICMA Fellow instead of Community and Economic Development Coordinator
- Water system analysis by Austin Brockenbrough
- Lead Service Line Inventory project launch
- Downtown Revitalization Plan scope of services review
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed real property tax rate increase to $0.30 per $100 of assessed value. The meeting includes discussions regarding the FY25 budget, including proposed increases to water and sewer utility fees. The council will also discuss developer reimbursement for remediation at 104 E Carolina Ave and upcoming November election candidates.
- Proposed real property tax rate increase to $0.30 per $100 of assessed value
- Proposed in-town water base rate increase from $18 to $20
- Proposed sanitation fee increase of $2 for each base rate category
- Discussion regarding developer reimbursement for 104 E Carolina Ave remediation using budgeted funds
- Review of candidates submitted for November general and special elections
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY25 budget and consider a request from a developer during its June 10 regular meeting. The agenda also includes appointments to the EDA, an ARPA allocation request, and a closed session to discuss legal matters related to the water supply project and water/sewer rates. The meeting will also include committee reports and updates on the water committee.
- Public hearing on FY25 Budget
- New Business: Request from developer
- Unfinished Business: EDA appointments
- Unfinished Business: ARPA allocation request
- Closed session on water supply project and water/sewer rates
Town Council
The Town Council will review the annual budget, including a proposed 4% cost-of-living increase for employees. The meeting includes discussion regarding a request to abandon right-of-way and potential water depressurization events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss staffing changes and legal matters related to the water supply project.
- Budget review including a proposed 4% COLA increase for town employees
- Discussion of a request to abandon right-of-way
- Review of ARPA approval requests
- Closed meeting regarding staffing changes and water supply project legal advice
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one to allow non-commercial automobile service in R-2 districts with a conditional use permit, and another to permit residential uses in C-1 districts, generally limited to upper stories or basements above street-level commercial uses. The council will also consider the FY25 budget, an ARPA allocation request, a request to abandon a roadway, and incentives for 104 E Carolina. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation on the water supply project and water/sewer rates.
- Public hearing: allow non-commercial auto service in R-2 districts with conditional use permit
- Public hearing: allow residential uses in C-1 districts, limited to upper stories/basements above street-level commercial
- FY25 budget to be distributed at meeting
- ARPA allocation request
- Request to abandon roadway
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council is meeting to discuss continuing business including EDA appointments, a right-of-way abandonment request, and the lead service line inventory, plus new business on the budget, radio system, an RCUT intersection at 460/723, and a legislator visit. The agenda also includes a water situation overview and a possible closed session for real property discussion.
- Request to abandon right-of-way
- Lead Service Line inventory discussion
- Budget overview to be distributed at meeting
- Restricted Crossing U-TURN (RCUT) at 460/723
- Water situation overview/remarks to Board of Supervisors
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to approve minutes, review bills, and receive reports from the Town Manager, Mayor, Attorney, and committees. New business includes a proposed addition to the Personnel Policy and a change to the meeting time. Unfinished business covers a request to abandon a right-of-way, EDA matters, a fireworks request, and the Nottoway Youth Rec Association proposal.
- Addition to Personnel Policy
- Meeting time change from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Request to abandon right-of-way at Rock Castle Ave
- Fireworks request from Blackstone Chamber of Commerce for July 4th at Crewe Airport
- Nottoway Youth Rec Association proposal for more games in Crewe
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair and establish a regular meeting schedule. The body will also discuss zoning options for a business request at 101 E Pennsylvania Ave and potential mixed-use development in C-1 districts.
- Election of chair and vice chair from appointed members
- Discussion of zoning for tire and auto mechanic shop at 101 E Pennsylvania Ave
- Proposal to allow mixed-use development in C-1 districts
- Discussion on zoning for land added via boundary line adjustment with Nottoway County
- Proposal to set fixed meeting dates at the Jim and Anne Stinson Crewe Community Center
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council will consider several items, including a proposal from the Nottoway Youth Rec Association to bring more games to Crewe in exchange for the town assuming field costs, a request to abandon a right-of-way on Rock Castle Ave, and a request from the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce to use the airport for a fireworks show. The council will also discuss the budget and make committee appointments. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss interim council appointments and property acquisition.
- NYRA proposal: Town would assume costs (est. $28,400+ annually) for lease, utilities, field maintenance, and more, to get more games in Crewe
- Request to abandon right-of-way at end of Rock Castle Ave; resident also asks to remove a tree in the right-of-way
- Fireworks show at Crewe airport requested by Blackstone Chamber of Commerce for around July 4th
- Budget discussion: Council to decide on tax rate after reassessment, with option to remain revenue neutral or exceed 101% of prior year revenue
- Closed meeting for interim councilmember appointments and real property discussion
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to review the town's financial status, including a detailed budget-to-actual report, and to discuss a range of operational items. The agenda includes a public hearing on a budget adjustment, a review of bills, and reports from the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney. The council will also consider several action items, including repairs to the filter press, upgrades to chlorinators, and a request to reallocate funds.
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council will consider new business including a website proposal, a request to abandon a roadway, an economic incentive package, and adding the town manager as a signatory to bank accounts. They will also discuss appointing an interim mayor and filling BZA and Planning Commission vacancies. The meeting includes a closed session on real property acquisition and legal matters related to the water supply project and water/sewer rates.
- Economic incentive package (details to be handed out at meeting)
- Request to abandon roadway
- Appointment of interim mayor
- BZA and Planning Commission appointments
- Closed session on real property acquisition and water supply project legal matters
Town Council
The Crewe Town Council will meet to handle the mayor's resignation effective at the end of the day and appoint an interim mayor. They will also consider appointments to the BZA and Planning Commission, discuss summer interns, and review committee reports and updates on grants and infrastructure projects.
- Mayor's resignation effective 11:59pm 1/8/24 and appointment of interim mayor effective 1/9/24
- BZA and Planning Commission appointments
- Historic water pump station roof repair
- DHCD Planning Grant for Downtown Revitalization update
- Lead Service Line Inventory grant approved