Crewe public meetings in 2024
4 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 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