Waynesboro public meetings in 2025

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet to receive an update on conversations with City of Waynesboro Community Development. The body will also discuss next steps and opportunities.

• Update on conversation with City of Waynesboro Community Development

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will adopt the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a tax‑exemption ordinance for Lifeworks Project Inc., a zoning amendment for car‑wash service bay doors, a $5,675,774 budget appropriation, and a resolution granting Shentel rights to install facilities in the right‑of‑way. The council will also receive updates on the farmers’ market, economic development, and the animal‑service center MOU, and will appoint a member to the Economic Development Authority.

• Adopt minutes of the November 24, 2025 regular business meeting
• Adopt Lifeworks Project Inc. ordinance for real and personal property tax exemptions
• Public hearing on amending City Code Chapter 98 Article 4.6.7 (car washes) orientation requirements
• Adopt ordinance appropriating $5,675,774
• Adopt resolution granting Shentel the right to install facilities in the city right of way

The council amended the agenda to postpone items 7 and 8 and adopted the amended agenda unanimously. It adopted the consent agenda, which included the November 24 minutes and a tax‑exemption ordinance. A resolution petitioning VDOT for maintenance payments on certain streets was adopted 3‑0, with one abstention. The council also approved a one‑year agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television (Shentel) to install fiber‑optic facilities in the city right‑of‑way, voting 4‑0.

• Amended agenda to postpone items 7 and 8 (4‑0)
• Adopted amended agenda (4‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including minutes and tax‑exemption ordinance (4‑0)
• Approved VDOT maintenance‑payment petition for listed streets (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Shentel one‑year ROW agreement for fiber‑optic installation (4‑0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to adopt November minutes and discuss old and new business. The agenda is primarily procedural.

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, November 5, and November 12 canvass meetings. They assigned Forrest to arrange a meeting with the Chiefs and Assistants on December 9, 2025, to review the November election. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Registrar’s Office. The board also agreed to review other localities’ zoning regulations on election signs for discussion at the January meeting.

• Approved October 6, November 5, and November 12 canvass minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled meeting with Chiefs and Assistants for 12/9/25 (time to be set)
• Set next monthly meeting for Jan 5 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
• Agreed to review other localities’ election‑sign zoning regulations for Jan meeting

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will adopt the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting and consider a code amendment restricting truck use on certain streets. A public hearing will be held on Lifeworks Project, Inc.'s application for real and personal property tax exemptions. The council will also consider a budget amendment ordinance appropriating $5,675,774, presentations on the Community Development Block Grant report and youth statistics, and an appointment for a Parks and Recreation director.

• Adopt minutes from the November 11, 2025 regular business meeting
• Amend Waynesboro City Code Chapter 82, Section 82-14 to restrict truck use on certain streets
• Public hearing on Lifeworks Project, Inc. tax exemption application
• Ordinance appropriating $5,675,774 in the budget amendment
• Consider appointment of a Parks and Recreation department director for a four‑year term

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. As part of the consent agenda, the minutes of the Nov. 11 meeting and an amendment to the truck‑use ordinance were adopted. Council members introduced two ordinances—one for LIFEWorks Project tax exemptions and another amending the FY 26 budget—for public hearing and possible adoption on Dec. 8. The council also appointed Ms. Donna Ownby to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a four‑year term.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Nov. 11 meeting minutes as part of consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 82, Section 82‑14 (truck use) as part of consent agenda (3-0)
• Introduced ordinance for LIFEWorks Project tax exemptions for hearing on Dec. 8
• Introduced FY 26 budget appropriation ordinance for hearing on Dec. 8
• Appointed Donna Ownby to Parks and Recreation Commission (3-0)
• No action required on Community Development Block Grant public hearing

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission will approve the May and September meeting minutes, noting that the July meeting was cancelled. The commission will introduce two new youth commissioners, Timothy DeSimone and Liliana DiMeo. It will review the FY 25 Annual Report and provide updates on staffing, vacancies, and the FY 27 budget. The meeting also includes other business, public comments, and sets future meeting dates.

• Approve May and September minutes (July meeting cancelled)
• Introduce new Youth Commissioners: Timothy DeSimone and Liliana DiMeo
• Present FY 25 OOY Annual Report
• Provide staffing and vacancy updates
• Provide FY 27 budget update

The board voted to approve the September 2025 minutes, with all members in favor. A new student commission member, Lilly DiMeo, was introduced. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission considered several items, including a public hearing that approved a conditional use permit for a multi‑family building at 620 West Main Street and a certificate of appropriateness to demolish parts of that historic structure. Commissioners also voted to rezone multiple parcels owned by the Waynesboro School Board and the City of Waynesboro from residential and local‑business designations to Central Business. Additional agenda items included an amendment to the car‑wash zoning ordinance, a resolution on the 2026 meeting schedule and inclement‑weather policy, and a discussion of the commission’s chair and vice‑chair nomination process.

• Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-026) for a multi‑family building at 620 W. Main St.
• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a kitchen addition and hallway addition at 620 W. Main St. (historic district).
• Approval of Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA 25-025) rezoning parcels at 1200, 1100, 1044 W. Main St., 325 Pine Ave., 1017 W. 12th St., and Poplar Ave to Central Business.
• Public hearing on amendment to City Code Chapter 98 (Zoning Ordinance) Article 4.6.7 (car washes) orientation requirements.
• Resolution to fix the 2026 meeting schedule and inclement‑weather policy.

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the September 16 and October 21 minutes unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to recommend that City Council approve the car‑wash zoning text amendment (ZTA 25‑025). The commission also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and inclement‑weather policy, cancelled the December 18, 2025 meeting, and then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – all members voted in favor
• Approve minutes from September 16 and October 21 meetings – all members voted in favor
• Recommend approval of zoning text amendment ZTA 25‑025 to City Council – vote 5‑0
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule and inclement‑weather policy resolution – vote 5‑0
• Cancel December 18, 2025 planning commission meeting – announced by staff
• Adjourn meeting – all members voted in favor

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet to discuss the Waynesboro Comp Plan. The meeting also includes time for new business and other opportunities.

• Discussion of the Waynesboro Comp Plan

The commission met to consider how the Historical Commission could join the Planning Commission’s review process and discussed meeting with Julia Bortle. No formal actions were approved; the meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (seconded by Mark)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Library Meeting Room B, 600 S. Wayne Avenue. No specific agenda items were listed in the provided document.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board reported on the Community in Motion bus repair, upcoming winter market and Santa event, a Library of Virginia exhibit, and ongoing cataloguing work. The board noted the strategic plan survey remains open through December 8, 2025, and that Friends of the Library will hold a sale at the winter market. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Boards and Commissions

The Greater August Regional Tourism (GART) board will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA. No specific agenda items are listed, so the board will discuss tourism matters as usual. Residents can contact Economic Development and Tourism Assistant Director Stephanie Duffy for more information.

The board unanimously accepted Pine Knot Projects' proposal to provide grant‑writing support and consulting for the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail, pending Beerwerks committee approval. It also unanimously approved Pine Knot Projects' proposal to conduct an Outdoor Inventory Assessment of Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro. The 2026 GART meeting dates were set, and Stephanie Duffy was appointed Shenandoah Beerwerks Chair beginning January 2026.

• Accepted Pine Knot Projects proposal for grant‑writing support for Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail (unanimous)
• Accepted Pine Knot Projects proposal for Outdoor Inventory Assessment of Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 GART meeting dates: Jan 13, Apr 14, Jul 14, Oct 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Duffy as Shenandoah Beerwerks Chair starting Jan 2026 (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and receive monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties. The body will also discuss other business and correspondence.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Downtown Redevelopment: Grow Waynesboro Rockfish Gateway update
• Industrial Properties: Engineering projects update
• Economic Development Update to City Council

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Registrar’s Office, 501 W. Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980. The public is welcome to attend. No agenda items or decisions are listed in this notice.

The Waynesboro Electoral Board verified and approved ten mailed ballots received by the deadline and opened and counted 77 provisional ballots. Members signed seals, affixed official seals to ballot containers, and signed the final Abstract of Votes. Copies bearing the raised seal were prepared and later delivered to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved ten mailed ballots received by deadline
• Opened and counted 77 provisional ballots
• Verified and signed final Abstract of Votes
• Affixed official seals to ballot containers
• Prepared copies with raised seal for the record
• Delivered election materials to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Set next regular meeting for Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to conduct a canvass. This meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Registrar's Office.

• Canvass meeting on November 10, 2025

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will adopt the minutes from the October 27, 2025 regular business meeting. Council members will discuss and consider an amendment to City Code Chapter 82, Article 1, Section 14 that would restrict the use of trucks on certain streets. The agenda also includes standard items such as mayor and council member matters, citizen comments, and routine business.

• Adopt minutes from the October 27, 2025 regular business meeting
• Consider ordinance amending City Code Chapter 82, Article 1, Section 14 to restrict trucks on certain streets

The council adopted the meeting agenda on a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted the consent agenda, which included consideration of the October 27 minutes, also on a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including review of Oct 27 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to review the final election checklist and determine canvass dates for November 5th. The board will also confirm a meeting with chiefs.

• Final check list for election
• Canvass dates for November 5th
• Confirmation of meeting with chiefs

The Electoral Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. The Board also unanimously appointed Tanya Kelso as Chief, Mary Sullivan as Assistant Chief, and moved Beth Aaron to Ward A. Election signs left at the Registrar’s office were removed by the Board. Dates and times for the upcoming canvass meetings were confirmed.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Tanya Kelso as Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Sullivan as Assistant Chief (unanimous)
• Moved Beth Aaron to Ward A (unanimous)
• Removed election signs at Registrar’s office (unanimous)
• Confirmed dates and times for canvass meetings

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council meeting on Oct 27, 2025 will consider several agenda items. On the consent agenda, council members will adopt the minutes from Oct 15, 2025, approve an ordinance appropriating $1,010,000 to the Sewer Fund for wastewater treatment plant engineering, and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to distribute Community Vitality Fund monies. Additional items include a proclamation of National First Responders Day on Oct 28, 2025, multiple zoning and conditional‑use ordinances affecting Waynesboro School Board properties and a proposed multi‑family building at 620 W. Main St., and a presentation on a new Augusta County Military Memorial garden. The council will also consider appointing a member to the CAP‑SAW board.

• Approve ordinance appropriating $1,010,000 to the Sewer Fund for wastewater plant engineering
• Proclaim Tuesday, Oct 28 2025 as National First Responders Day
• Adopt zoning map amendment rezoning Waynesboro School Board parcels at 1200, 1100, 1044 W. Main St., 325 Pine Ave., 1017 W. 12th St., and 0 Poplar Ave. from residential/business to Central Business
• Approve conditional use permit to modify build‑to‑line requirements for the same school board properties
• Approve conditional use permit for a multi‑family building at 620 W. Main St. (former General Wayne Hotel)

The City Council adopted its consent agenda, which included a $1,010,000 appropriation to the Sewer Fund and a resolution letting the City Manager distribute Community Vitality Fund money. It also passed a zoning map amendment that re‑zoned several parcels to Central Business. Conditional use permits were approved to modify build‑to‑line requirements and to allow a multifamily building at 620 W. Main St. The council further approved a right‑of‑way vacation for the school board and appointed two members to the CAPSAW board.

• Adopted consent agenda, including $1,010,000 Sewer Fund appropriation (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to distribute Community Vitality Fund (5‑0)
• Adopted zoning map amendment rezoning multiple parcels to Central Business (5‑0)
• Adopted conditional use permit to modify build‑to‑line requirements in C‑B district (5‑0)
• Adopted right‑of‑way vacation request for Waynesboro School Board (5‑0)
• Adopted conditional use permit for multifamily building at 620 W. Main St. (5‑0)
• Appointed Lydia Campbell and M. Stosh Kalinsky to CAPSAW board (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution and letter of support for a U.S. Department of Transportation grant application. The funding would be used to repair six bridges in poor or trending poor condition to extend their lifespan by 15-20 years.

• Proposed resolution of support for the 2026 Bridge Investment Program grant application
• Plan to repair six bridges, including two currently under weight restrictions
• Staff presentation on historic districts

The commission adopted its agenda by unanimous consent. It approved a letter of support and resolution for the City’s Virginia Bridge Preservation Bundle Project application to the U.S. DOT Bridge Investment Program, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Bridge Investment Program (6-0)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will consider awarding signage. The commission will also review and possibly change its regular meeting start time and day. Additional items may be addressed as needed.

• Award signage
• Consider new meeting start time and day
• Other items as necessary

The commission members unanimously postponed further discussion of the grant application to the next meeting when more members are present. They also unanimously approved moving the regular meeting day to the third Wednesday of each month and shifting the start time to 6:00 p.m., keeping the same location.

• Postponed further discussion of grant application to next meeting (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting day to the 3rd Wednesday of each month (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed zoning map amendment to rezone school board property to Central Business District and consider a $1,010,000 appropriation for wastewater engineering.

• Public hearing on rezoning Waynesboro High School property to Central Business District
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for multi-family building at 620 W. Main St
• Public hearing on right-of-way vacation for Waynesboro High School
• Consider ordinance appropriating $1,010,000 for wastewater treatment plant engineering
• Consider memorandum of understanding for new animal shelter in Verona

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved a resolution authorizing reimbursement of up to $10 million for wastewater‑treatment plant improvements. Council members also voted 5‑0 to table the animal‑shelter memorandum of understanding. Several zoning and conditional‑use ordinances were introduced for consideration at the October 27 meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution for wastewater project (5-0)
• Tabled animal‑shelter MOU (5-0)
• Introduced zoning map amendment ordinance (to be considered Oct 27)
• Introduced conditional‑use permit for build‑line modification (to be considered Oct 27)
• Introduced right‑of‑way vacation ordinance (to be considered Oct 27)
• Introduced conditional‑use permit for multi‑family building at 620 W. Main St. (to be considered Oct 27)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Boards and Commissions meeting on Oct. 6, 2025 will focus on standard administrative business. Items include adopting the agenda, approving September minutes, discussing training for officials, and providing a public comment period. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Adoption of/additions to agenda
• Adoption of September minutes
• Plans for training of officials
• Update of WHS mock election
• Public Comment

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Library Meeting Room B, 600 S. Wayne Avenue. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will discuss a grant application for a bridge improvement program and set the 2025 personal property tax relief rate. The body will also consider several commission reappointments and receive a planning district report.

• Resolution for $10,400,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant funds for a Bridge Improvement Program
• Resolution setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) rate of relief for tax year 2025
• Reappointments for the Historical Commission, Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission
• Annual report presentation from the Central Shenandoah Planning District
• Closed session regarding the City of Waynesboro v. Collins case

The Waynesboro City Council adopted a 30.5% personal‑property‑tax relief rate for 2025. It approved two bridge‑improvement grant applications—one for $10.4 million and another authorizing a $12 million request with a required local match. The council also declared a local drought‑watch and reappointed members to several city commissions.

• Adopted personal‑property‑tax relief rate of 30.5% (5‑0)
• Approved resolution supporting $10.4 M bridge‑improvement grant (5‑0)
• Authorized application for $12 M bridge‑improvement grant with up to $3 M local match (5‑0)
• Declared a local drought‑watch (5‑0)
• Reappointed two members to the Historical Commission (5‑0)
• Reappointed two members to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board (5‑0)
• Reappointed one member to the Planning Commission (5‑0)
• Reappointed two members to the Parks and Recreation Commission (5‑0)

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room 7 of the Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro, VA. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The commission approved the calendar for its 2026 meetings, deciding to meet on the third Wednesday of every other month beginning in January. The next meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Confirmed 2026 meeting schedule: 3rd Wednesday every other month starting January; next meeting 11/19/25

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment that changes several parcels owned by the Waynesboro School Board and the City from residential and local business designations to Central Business. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for a new multi‑family building and demolition certificates of appropriateness for historic structures. Public comment is scheduled before the commission votes on these items.

• Conditional use permit for a multi‑family building at 620 W. Main St. (C‑B District)
• Certificate of appropriateness to demolish a former kitchen at 620 W. Main St.
• Zoning map amendment rezoning parcels at 1200, 1100, 1044 W. Main St., 325 Pine Ave., 1017 W. 12th St., and 0 Poplar Ave. to C‑B
• Conditional use to modify the build‑to‑line requirement for the same parcels
• Certificate of appropriateness to demolish a contributing structure at 737 Walnut Ave. in the Tree Streets Historic District

The commission approved a conditional use permit to convert the former General Wayne Hotel at 620 W Main St into a multi‑family building, voting 6‑0 in favor. It also approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the one‑story kitchen and hallway additions on the same property, also 6‑0. Finally, the commission recommended rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of Waynesboro School Board and City property from residential and local‑business zones to Central Business, voting 5‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved conditional use permit for multi‑family at 620 W Main St (6‑0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness to demolish kitchen and hallway additions at 620 W Main St (6‑0)
• Recommended rezoning of ~22.5 acres of school board and city property to Central Business (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended conditional use permit to modify build‑to‑line requirement with condition (5‑0, 1 abstain)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet on September 16, 2025 at the Waynesboro Public Library. The commission will discuss its grant program. The meeting will also include the election of commission officers.

• Discussion of Commission Grant program
• Election of Commission Officers

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to review routine reports and committee assignments. It will consider adopting a resolution that outlines a small purchase procurement policy. It will also consider entering into an agreement with Timmons to update the 2019 elevated water storage tank design for the Nature’s Crossing Technology Center. Additional items include monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties.

• Consider adopting a resolution outlining small purchase procurement policy (board action)
• Consider entering into an agreement with Timmons to update the 2019 elevated water storage tank design for Nature’s Crossing Technology Center (board action)
• Monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties
• Committee assignments for September 1, 2025 – August 30, 2026
• Consider holding a closed meeting (as needed)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is scheduled to meet at 9:00am at the General Registrar’s Office. The provided agenda contains only meeting notice details and no specific action items.

The board approved the minutes from the August 4 and August 28, 2025 meetings unanimously. It also approved additions to the roster of Officers of Elections by a 3‑0 vote. The board announced a training session on October 23 and set the next meeting for October 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

• Approved minutes from 8/4/25 and 8/28/25 (unanimous)
• Approved additions to roster of Officers of Elections (3-0)
• Scheduled training on October 23 at the Best Western Hotel
• Set next meeting for Oct 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM in Conference Room 106

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will vote on a consent agenda including resolutions of support for transportation projects, a grant application, and a memorandum of understanding with CAPSAW. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding litigation with the Hopeman Land Company.

• Adopt minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting
• Resolution of support for East Main Street streetscape
• Resolution of support for signal replacement at East Main and Delphine
• Resolution of support for roundabout at 13th and Rosser
• Resolution of support for Waynesboro Transit Access Project

The Waynesboro City Council adopted resolutions of support for revenue‑sharing applications covering the East Main Street streetscape, the East Main Street and Delphine Avenue signal replacement, the Rosser Avenue and 13th Street roundabout, and the Transit Access Project. Each resolution passed with a 4‑0 vote and Councilmember Short abstaining due to his VDOT employment. The council also approved an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding for the CAPSAW partnership with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution R25-28 supporting revenue‑sharing application for East Main Street Streetscape (4‑0, Short abstain)
• Approved Resolution R25-29 supporting revenue‑sharing application for East Main Street & Delphine Ave signal replacement (4‑0, Short abstain)
• Approved Resolution R25-30 supporting revenue‑sharing application for Rosser Ave & 13th St roundabout (4‑0, Short abstain)
• Approved Resolution R25-32 supporting Transportation Alternatives application for the Transit Access Project (4‑0, Short abstain)
• Approved amended and restated CAPSAW Memorandum of Understanding (5‑0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will convene at the General Registrar’s Office to conduct business related to upcoming elections. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

• Electoral Board meeting
• General Registrar’s Office
• 501 West Broad Street
• Sharon Van Name, Secretary

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met at 11:30 a.m. and approved a motion to adopt ADA evaluations for all wards. The board then approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the Registrar’s Office.

• Approved ADA evaluations for all wards
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

Boards and Commissions

The board adopted its agenda and unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It scheduled the next regular meeting for September 8 at 9:30 a.m. The board also set dates for November canvass meetings and an election officer meeting. A motion to adjourn was approved.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 8 at 9:30 a.m.
• Set canvass meetings for Nov 5 and Nov 10 at 10 a.m.
• Planned election officer meeting for Nov 3 at 10 a.m.
• Approved motion to adjourn at 11:03 a.m.

City Council

The council adopted several items, including an agenda amendment, the consent agenda, and a revised subdivision ordinance that removed access‑point language. It approved a resolution authorizing up to $11 million in borrowing to reimburse costs for a new Public Works building, and adopted resolutions to participate in opioid settlement claims. A proclamation honoring Charles “Charlie” Downs was adopted, and two ordinances were postponed to the August 25 meeting.

• Adopted agenda amendment to appoint Blue Ridge Community College Board (4‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (4‑0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 74 subdivision ordinance, removing access‑point provisions (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing borrowing up to $11 M to reimburse Public Works building expenses (4‑0)
• Adopted resolutions approving participation in opioid settlement claims (4‑0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Charles “Charlie” Downs (no vote recorded)
• Moved ordinance amending Chapter 78 transient lodging tax to August 25 meeting (no vote)
• Moved ordinance appropriating $400,000 for Public Works building design services to August 25 meeting (no vote)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council approved the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, authorizing $163,791 of federal funds. The council also appointed Jim Wood to the Blue Ridge Community College Board and named Lee Ann Cotton, Roy Glickman and Dorothy Sayre as viewers. The consent agenda and a certification of a closed‑meeting were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved FY2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan ($163,791) (5-0 vote)
• Amended agenda to include Blue Ridge Community College Board appointment (5-0 vote)
• Appointed Jim Wood to Blue Ridge Community College Board (5-0 vote)
• Appointed Lee Ann Cotton (chair), Roy Glickman and Dorothy Sayre as viewers (4-0 vote, Vice Mayor abstained)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0 vote)
• Certified closed‑meeting compliance with Virginia law (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0 vote)

Boards and Commissions

The board adopted its agenda and unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It approved a motion to hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters and certified the session complied with Virginia law. The board also approved adjournment and scheduled the next meeting for August 4 at 9:30 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (approved)
• Certified closed‑session compliance with Virginia law (approved)
• Approved motion to adjourn (approved)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 4 at 9:30 a.m. (set)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. No other business was acted upon. The board set the next meeting for August 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The council adopted a $57,000,000 amendment to the FY26 budget for the Waynesboro High School project. It also approved an $8,528,270 amendment to the FY25 budget for the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for car washes and vehicle sales was denied, and a conditional use permit for a food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Ave was approved. Additionally, Greg Hitchin was reappointed to the Shenandoah Valley Partnership Board.

• Adopted FY26 budget amendment allocating $57,000,000 for Waynesboro High School project (5-0)
• Adopted FY25 budget amendment allocating $8,528,270 for 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Denied amendment to Chapter 98 zoning ordinance for car washes and vehicle sales (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Ave (4-0)
• Reappointed Greg Hitchin to Shenandoah Valley Partnership Board (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $1,486,870 Small Capital Plan amendment (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $520,000 budget amendment (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board approved one mailed ballot received by the deadline and counted six provisional ballots. It noted unsigned items and asked the Chief Officers of Elections to sign them before the next meeting. The final Abstract of Votes was verified and signed, and the next regular meeting was scheduled for July 7 at 9:30 am. Election materials were delivered to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

• Approved one mailed ballot received by deadline (counted)
• Counted six provisional ballots
• Requested Chief Officers sign unsigned items before next meeting
• Verified and signed final Abstract of Votes
• Set next regular meeting for July 7 at 9:30 am
• Delivered election materials to Clerk of the Circuit Court

Planning Commission

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the preliminary plat amendment for Creekwood Village Phase 2, adding a condition that a voluntary buffer be installed between Phase 2 and Phases 1A/1B. It also approved an 8.5% street‑grade waiver for Winterthur Road. Additionally, the commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the revised Chapter 74 Subdivision Ordinance.

• Approved Creekwood Village Phase 2 preliminary plat amendment with voluntary buffer condition (5-0)
• Approved 8.5% street‑grade waiver for Winterthur Road (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve revised Chapter 74 Subdivision Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included a $1,498,952 amendment to the FY2025 budget. It approved two resolutions: one making Waynesboro the fiscal agent for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act, and another supporting a $4.4 M FEMA hazard‑mitigation grant for a new water‑pump station. A conditional‑use permit for a LIFEworks food pantry was deferred to the June 23 meeting, and several budget amendment ordinances were introduced for future consideration.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0 vote)
• Adopted consent agenda, including FY2025 budget amendment of $1,498,952 (5-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution R25-17 making Waynesboro fiscal agent for Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (5-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution R25-18 supporting application for $4.4 M FEMA hazard‑mitigation grant (5-0 vote)
• Moved ordinance granting conditional use permit for LIFEworks food pantry to be considered on June 23, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Introduced ordinance to amend 2025 Capital Improvement Plan by $8,528,270 for public hearing (no vote)
• Introduced ordinance to amend 2026 budget by $520,000 (no vote)
• Introduced ordinance to amend 2026 budget by $57,000,000 for Waynesboro High School renovation (no vote)

Boards and Commissions

The board unanimously approved the May meeting minutes and the use of a monitoring form for observers. It set canvass dates for June 18 and 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Registrar’s office and scheduled a Chiefs and Assistants meeting on June 24. The next board meeting was set for July 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Registrar’s office.

• Approved May meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved use of monitoring form for observers (unanimous)
• Set canvass dates for June 18 and 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Registrar’s office
• Scheduled Chiefs and Assistants meeting on June 24 at 9:30 a.m. in office
• Approved final plans for Election Day coverage and lunch
• Scheduled next board meeting for July 7 at 10:00 a.m. in Registrar’s office

City Council

The council adopted a resolution to condemn and acquire a 2.601‑acre parcel for a stormwater management facility at $21,000. It also approved several tax and budget measures, including a meal‑tax amendment, a 2025 tax ordinance, the 2026 annual budget, and a $919,244 amendment to the 2026 budget, while tabling a service‑bay door code amendment.

• Adopted condemnation resolution for stormwater property ($21,000) – 5:0 vote
• Adopted meal‑tax amendment (Section 78‑154) – 4:1 vote (2025-11)
• Adopted 2025 tax ordinance (property and person taxes) – 4:1 vote (2025-12)
• Adopted 2026 annual budget ordinance – 4:1 vote (2025-13)
• Adopted $919,244 amendment to 2026 budget – 5:0 vote (2025-14)
• Tabled ordinance amending service‑bay door requirements – 5:0 vote

Boards and Commissions

The board approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. Staunton City Council and Augusta County each approved their budgets with all requested items. Waynesboro City will vote on its budget on May 27, pending a tax‑increase decision. A resolution to incorporate Highland County funding into the regional program is still pending completion by all four localities.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Staunton City Council approved budget with all requested items
• Augusta County approved budget with all requested items
• Waynesboro City budget vote scheduled for May 27 (pending)
• Resolution for Highland County funding pending; Highland completed its part

Planning Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It recommended approval of a conditional use permit for The LIFEworks Project to operate a food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Avenue. It also approved a subdivision ordinance waiver allowing an 8.78% street grade on Tiffany Drive for Creekwood Phase 3. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (all members voted in favor)
• Approved April 22 minutes (all members voted in favor)
• Recommended approval of LIFEworks food pantry conditional use permit (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved road grade waiver for Creekwood Phase 3 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted in favor)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board approved the minutes from the April meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed upcoming library programs, staff changes, and a possible nomination to fill a future vacancy.

• Approved April minutes

City Council

The council adopted a resolution of support for an Industrial Revitalization Fund grant and loan for the 1010 East Main Street project, voting 5‑0 in favor. The agenda and consent agenda were also adopted unanimously. Proclamations designating Public Works Week and Police Officer Week were read and accepted.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Support for $1,000,000 IRF grant and loan (5-0)
• Adopted Public Works Week proclamation
• Adopted Police Officer Week proclamation

Boards and Commissions

The Electoral Board adopted its agenda and unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. It also passed a unanimous motion to forward unneeded Republican ballots to the Clerk of Court for proper disposal. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of unneeded Republican ballots to Clerk of Court (unanimous)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget amount of $158,412,645 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also adopted the calendar year 2025 tax‑rate ordinance setting the rate at $0.89, passing on a 3‑2 vote. Additionally, the council agreed to reschedule the May 7 budget work session to a date to be determined.

• Adopted 2025 tax‑rate ordinance at $0.89 (3‑2 vote)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget amount $158,412,645 (5‑0 vote)
• Rescheduled May 7 budget work session to a date to be determined

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council adopted two proclamations, one naming May 10, 2025 as Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Day and another naming May 12‑16, 2025 as Economic Development Week. The council also tabled the 2025 tax‑rate ordinance and the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance until the April 29 budget work session. A motion to recess the meeting into a closed session was adopted, followed by a resolution certifying the closed‑meeting compliance, and the council adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0 vote)
• Adopted proclamation naming May 10, 2025 “Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Day”
• Adopted proclamation naming May 12‑16, 2025 Economic Development Week
• Tabled 2025 tax‑rate ordinance until April 29, 2025
• Tabled 2026 annual appropriation ordinance until April 29, 2025
• Recessed meeting into closed session (5-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed‑meeting compliance (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the March 18 minutes, each by unanimous vote. A public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments received no speakers and was closed. The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend that City Council approve amendments to City Code Chapter 98 (Vehicle sales and service and Car washes) changing the orientation requirement for service bay doors. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 18 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for service bay door orientation (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The board approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. A motion to adopt the updated Public Records Management Policy was passed unanimously. The June board meeting was rescheduled from June 17 to June 24.

• Approved 3/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Public Records Management Policy (unanimous)
• Rescheduled June meeting to June 24 (from June 17)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the amended consent agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. It proclaimed April 13‑19, 2025 as National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week and as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The council voted 4‑0 to table the condemnation resolution for the 2.601‑acre parcel pending further information. No action was taken on the proposed property‑tax rate increase or the 2026 Enterprise Fund budget presentation.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted amended consent agenda correcting tax rate in minutes (4-0)
• Proclaimed National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week (no vote recorded)
• Proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (no vote recorded)
• Tabled condemnation resolution for 2.601‑acre parcel (4-0)
• No action on proposed property‑tax rate increase (public hearing)
• No action on 2026 Enterprise Fund budget presentation
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board elected Lana as Vice Chair by a 2‑0 vote. Officers of Election were appointed for one year with a 3‑0 vote, and Sharon was tasked to post election information online (3‑0). Training was moved to June 5 and canvass meetings were set for June 18 and June 23 at 9:30 am in the Registrar’s office.

• Lana elected Vice Chair (2-0)
• March minutes approved unanimously
• Sharon assigned to post election info online (3-0)
• Officers of Election appointed for one year (3-0)
• Use proposed Chiefs, Assistants, Officers list for final determination (3-0)
• Election training rescheduled to June 5
• Canvass meetings scheduled for June 18 and June 23 at 9:30 am

City Council

The City Council met on April 7, 2025 to hear City Manager Michael Hamp’s presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The presentation outlined a $74,018,262 General Fund budget, a property tax rate increase to $0.89, and proposed expenditures for public safety, school funding, and a Community Vitality Fund. Council members discussed the school funding formula and agreed to have a two‑on‑two meeting with the School Board. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council agreed to advertise a real estate tax rate of $0.89 per $100 of assessed value. The Council also adopted a 5‑0 vote to nominate Councilmember Terry Short Jr. to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission’s Executive Committee.

• Advertise real estate tax rate of $0.89 per $100 (agreed by Council)
• Nominate Terry Short Jr. to CSPDC Executive Committee – adopted 5‑0

City Council

The council adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then passed a $3,954,794 amendment to the FY 2025 budget. The council also authorized two landfill leases totaling $8,500 per year and appointed a new historical commission member, while postponing a planning‑district commission appointment.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including FY 2026 school budget (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment of $3,954,794 (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute two landfill leases ($3,400/yr and $5,100/yr) (3-0)
• Appointed Danielle Granger to the Waynesboro Historical Commission (3-0)
• Tabled vote on re‑appointing a member to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (3-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The City Council voted to move forward with condemnation procedures for South River Greenway Phase 4. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council approved condemnation procedures for South River Greenway Phase 4