Marion, Virginia
Marion Virginia average (US Census ACS)
Population5,694
Per-capita income$30,405
Median home value$160,600
Typical home value $167,726 +2.2% yr/yr · +32.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Reuniones recientes
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Town Council
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
July 20th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
o Approval of Agenda
o Minutes of June 30th 2026
o Minutes of July 6th, 2026
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o None
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
o Chief Kevin Testerman, Marion Police Department
o Life Saving Award
o Todd Long, Planning and Zoning
o Board appointments
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Employee Appreciation
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate: Acquisition/Disposition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Town Council
El Concejo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre juegos de habilidad, cesión de vías y negocios domésticos
El Concejo Municipal de Marion llevará a cabo tres audiencias públicas: una solicitud de juegos de habilidad para Roadrunner Market, un negocio basado en el hogar en 618 Chatham Hill Rd, y la cesión de una parte del derecho de vía desde S. Iron St hasta Pearl Ave. La agenda también incluye informes de bomberos/EMS, planificación y zonificación, y desarrollo económico, además de una presentación de la solicitud de préstamo RBEG. La reunión concluirá con una sesión cerrada para discutir la adquisición/disposición de bienes raíces y el desempeño del administrador municipal.
- Audiencia pública: Solicitud de juegos de habilidad para Roadrunner Market
- Audiencia pública: Negocio basado en el hogar en 618 Chatham Hill Rd
- Audiencia pública: Cesión de parte del derecho de vía desde S. Iron St hasta Pearl Ave
- Presentación de la solicitud de préstamo RBEG por Ken Heath
- Sesión cerrada bajo 2.2-3711 para bienes raíces y personal del administrador municipal
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
July 6th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o Skill Games request for Roadrunner Market
o Consideration for Home Based Business at 618 Chatham Hill Rd
o Consideration of the Vacation of portion of the ROW from S. Iron St to Pearl Ave
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Chief Richard Keesling, Marion Fire/EMS
o Departmental Report May, 2026
o Todd Long, Planning and Zoning
o Departmental Update
o Ken Heath, Economic and Community Development
o RBEG loan application presentation
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o CIRP update
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate: Acquisition/Disposition
o A-1 Personnel: Performance of the Town Manager
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia , held in the Council
Chambers of the M unicipal Building on Ju ly 6 , 202 6 , at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Debra Hayes participated through electronic communications from her
home , Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter Atwell, Todd May and Larry Carter , Council Member s;
Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town Manager of Operations Tony Muncy, Assistant Town
Manager of Administration Samantha White, Town Clerk Cindy Sanley, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk,
Police Chief Kevin Testerman , Fire/EMS Chief Ricard Keesling , Director of IT Todd Long , I.T./Engineering
Assistant Flave Davis and Economic Development Director Ken Heath .
ABSENT : Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates .
V ISITORS : Charles Wassum , Shawn Utt, Clegg Williams, David Fulton, Danny Parks, Sarah Taylor, Gregory
Taylor, Jim Talley, Lisa Stone, Darla Gross, Rhonda Dalton, Marrisa Dalton, Charles & Nancy Hayden,
Chris Proffitt, Chance Harrington, Bre Coley, Ronnie & Bridget Preston, Taylor Preston, Toby Preston,
Jordan Lee, and Kaliana Beard .
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman r en dered the invocation. Ma y or Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
AGENDA: Upon motion of M r s . Jennings , seconded by M r . Atwell , and a vote of 7 AYES and 0 NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed with the removal of the zoning staff report.
PUBLIC HEARING SKILL GAMES REQUEST FOR ROADRUNNER MARKET: Mr. Long reviewed
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal considerará el acuerdo de franquicia de Atmos Gas
El Concejo Municipal de Marion se reunirá el 30 de junio de 2026 a las 4:30 PM para una sesión ordinaria. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas del 15 de junio, informes de comités y un informe del administrador municipal sobre el Atmos Gas Franchise Agreement. No hay audiencias públicas ni presentaciones programadas.
- Atmos Gas Franchise Agreement discutido en el Informe del Administrador Municipal
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 30th, 2026
4:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of June 15th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o None
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Atmos Gas Franchise Agreement
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o None
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a special called meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia , held in the
Council Chambers of the M unicipal Building on June 30 , 202 6 , at 4 :30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Debra Hayes participated through electronic
communications from her home , Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter Atwell, and Todd May
(arriving late) , Council Member s; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town Manager Tony Muncy,
Town Clerk Cindy Sanley, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk (arrived late) , Police Chief Kevin Testerman , and
Director of IT Todd Long .
ABSENT : Larry Carter .
V ISITORS : Charles Wassum , Sarah Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Lili Cornett Figueredo, Luci Wolf, Mavis
Williams and Jim Barker .
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman r en dered the invocation. Ma y or Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MI N UTES: Upo n motion of D r . Gates , seconded by M s . Spencer , an d a vote of 6 AYES and 0 NO ES , the
minute s of the m ee ting held June 1 5 , 202 6 , were approved as written . Me mbers Cornett, Hayes, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, and Atwell v oted affirmativel y.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Ms . Spencer , seconded by M r s . Jennings , and a vote of 6 AYES and 0 NOES,
the agenda was approved as distributed with two addition al items under accounts payable.
PUBLIC HEARING : None.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Eddie Louthian, 704 Wassum Valley Road, requested to read the Declaration of
Independenc
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal adoptará el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
El concejo votará la adopción del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027. También escucharán una presentación de la Smyth County Humane Society y considerarán una solicitud de apropiación de software. Otros puntos incluyen el reconocimiento de la certificación de empleados de bomberos/EMS y reportes de comités.
- Adopción del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
- Solicitud de apropiación de Edmunds Financial Software
- Presentación de la Smyth County Humane Society por Beverly Haddock
- Reconocimiento de la certificación de empleados de Marion Fire/EMS
- Actualización sobre Smyth County, Chilhowie, Saltville, Marion RIFA
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✓ Decidido: Town Council adopts $19.9M budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
The Town Council approved the 2026-2027 budget and authorized a software upgrade using ARPA funds. Council also awarded a pavement marking contract and approved accounts for payment.
- Adopted 2026-2027 budget of $19,977,092 (8-0)
- Approved $131,000 from ARPA funds for Edmunds Software (8-0)
- Awarded Street Pavement Marking bid to Clatterbuck Pavement Markings, Inc. (8-0)
- Approved accounts for payment totaling $1,779,797.06 (8-0)
- Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (8-0)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 15th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of June 1st, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o None
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Beverly Haddock: Smyth County Humane Society
o Operations, general update
o Andrew Keen: Town Manager
o Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
o Chief Richard Keesling
o Marion Fire/EMS employee certification recognition
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Edmunds Financial Software appropriation request
o Smyth County, Chilhowie, Saltville, Marion RIFA
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o None
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia , held in the Council
Chambers of the M unicipal Building on June 1 5 , 202 6 , at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Debra Hayes, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne
Jennings, Hunter Atwell, Todd May and Larry Carter , Council Member s; Town Manager Andrew Keen,
Assistant Town Manager Tony Muncy, Town Clerk Cindy Sanley, Director of HR Samantha White, Town
Attorney Mark Fenyk, Police Chief Kevin Testerman , Fire/EMS Chief Ricard Keesling and I.T./Engineering
Assistant Flave Davis .
ABSENT : None .
V ISITORS : Charles Wassum , David Fulton, Sarah Taylor, Luci Wolf, Mavis Williams and Beverly Haddock .
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman r en dered the invocation. Ma y or Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MI N UTES: Upo n motion of M r s . Jennings , seconded by M s . Spencer , an d a vote of 8 AYES and 0 NO ES ,
the minute s of the m ee ting held June 1 , 202 6 , were approved as written . Me mbers Cornett, Hayes,
Gates, Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May , and Carter v oted affirmativel y.
AGENDA: Upon motion of D r . Gates , seconded by M r . Atwell , and a vote of 8 AYES and 0 NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed with the addition of pavement markings under the Town Manager ’s
report.
PUBLIC HEARING : None.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Beverly Haddock, Smyth County Humane Society, thanked council for their
support and gave an operations update. Ms. Had
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación continuará la revisión del plan integral
La Comisión de Planificación de Marion llevará a cabo una reunión rutinaria con puntos procedimentales que incluyen la aprobación de actas y comentarios públicos. El único punto de negocios es la continuación de la Revisión del Plan Integral, sin propuestas ni votaciones específicas enumeradas.
- Continuación de la Revisión del Plan Integral
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TOWN OF MARION
P.O. Box 1005
138 West Main Street
Marion, VA. 24354
Phone: 276-783-4113 Fax: 276-783-8413
www.marionva.org
Billy Hamm, Town Manager Tony Muncy, Asst. Town Manager
Cindy Stanley, Town Clerk / Dir. Of Finance Samantha White, Human Resources Director
John Clair, Chief Of Police Todd Long, Dir. Of IT/Engineering/Zoning
Ken Heath, Dir. Of Economic Dev. Don Henderlite, Dir Of WTP
Mike Sage, Dir. Of WWTP Rusty Hamm, Fire/EMS Chief
Mark Fenyk, Town Attorney
Council:
Avery Cornett, Mayor
Dr. James L. Gates, Vice Mayor
Suzanne Jennings Tricia Spencer
Hunter Atwell Todd May
Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, June 8, 2026 @
5:30 PM
I. Call to order Chairman Cameron Wolfe
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Consideration of the Minutes from February 9, 2026
V. Public Comment Time (Limited to 3 minutes per person)
VI. Business:
1. Continuation of the Comprehensive Plan Review
VII. Adjournment
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Town Council
Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
El Town Council llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Los miembros del Consejo también recibirán actualizaciones sobre el Callan Drive Recreation Park y el Water Meter Project. La reunión incluye informes de comités y comentarios del público.
- Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
- Actualización sobre Callan Drive Recreation Park
- Actualización sobre Water Meter Project
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✓ Decidido: Council holds public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 budget
The council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, which includes a 5% water/sewer rate increase, an 11.7% health insurance increase, a 3% COLA, and $1,082,000 for capital improvements. No vote was taken; adoption is expected at the next meeting. The council also approved a cookout for fire/EMS/police departments and scheduled a public hearing for a special use permit for a skills game at Road Runner.
- Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved agenda as distributed (7-0)
- Approved town-provided cookout for Marion Fire/EMS and Police Departments (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for July 6, 2026 on special use permit for skills game at Road Runner (7-0)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 1st, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of May 18th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o Budget: Fiscal Year 2026-2027
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Todd Long
o General Departmental Update
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Callan Drive Rec Park Update
o Water Meter Project Update
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o None
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 18, 2026
Town Council
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
May 18th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of May 4th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Sarah Gillespie
o General Updates, Smyth County Chamber of Commerce
o Amanda Livingston
o General Updates, Smyth County Tourism
o Shannon Naff
o Snurfer presentation
o Mayor Cornett
o Resolution in recognition of EMS week 2026
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Budget FY27 Presentation
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-1 Personnel- Fire Chief Hiring Process
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 4, 2026
Town Council
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
May 4, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of April 20, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
o Electronic Meeting Proposal Ordinance
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Auditor Report FY25
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Ken Heath
o Small Business Loan Pool Program Overview
o RBEG Loan Request – Dakota Rhea
o MDRA Update and 2025 Report
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Callan Drive Recreation Park Architecture and Engineering contract award
o Atmos Franchise Agreement
o Fire Department Mutual Aid
o Staff Work at Recreation Department, Pool, and Steel Park Playground
o New Equipment
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition and disposition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Town Council
El consejo municipal evaluará el contrato para el diseño del parque Callan Drive
El consejo municipal votará sobre la adjudicación de un contrato de arquitectura e ingeniería para el Parque de Recreación Callan Drive y discutirá el calendario del presupuesto del ejercicio fiscal 27. Otros temas incluyen actualizaciones sobre el plan integral, solicitudes de eventos policiales y una resolución del Día del Árbol.
- Adjudicación del contrato de arquitectura e ingeniería para el Parque de Recreación Callan Drive
- Discusión sobre el calendario del presupuesto del ejercicio fiscal 27
- Actualizaciones del Plan Integral presentadas por el director de zonificación
- Resolución del Día del Árbol propuesta por la vicealcaldesa Gates
- Sesión cerrada para el proceso de contratación del jefe de bomberos y la adquisición de bienes raíces
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
April 20th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of April 6th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Mark Archibald
o General Update- Marion Tree Commission
o Arbor Day Resolution- Vice Mayor Gates
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
o Lieutenant Billings – Marion Police Chief
o General Departmental Update
o Event Applications
o Todd Long- Zoning/IT Director
o General Departmental Update
o Comprehensive Plan updates
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Callan Drive Recreation Park Architecture and Engineering contract award
o Budget FY27 calendar
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-1 Personnel- Fire Chief Hiring Process
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition and disposition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Town Council
Town Council will consider a USDA resolution to finance a new fire truck.
The Marion Town Council meeting will approve minutes from March 16, 2026, and consider several public and staff reports. Council members will discuss a resolution designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and fee adjustments for the upcoming swimming pool season. The Town Manager will present a USDA resolution for fire truck purchase and financing, as well as updates on a new ambulance/fire truck and a River Bend Park cleanup. A closed session will address the fire chief hiring process, real estate matters, and legal counsel consultation.
- USDA resolution for fire truck purchase and financing
- Fee adjustments for the upcoming swimming pool season
- Resolution designating April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”
- River Bend Park cleanup scheduled for April 11
- Closed session A-1 personnel: fire chief hiring process
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
April 6th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of March 16th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Kathryn Roark- Child Advocacy Center
o Resolution designating April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Chief Testerman – Marion Police Chief
o New Officer Introductions and ceremonial swearing in
o Todd Long- Zoning/IT Director
o General Departmental Update
o Chief Hamm- Marion Fire/EMS Chief
o Departmental Update
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o USDA Resolution- Fire Truck Purchase/Financing
o Fee adjustments for the upcoming Swimming Pool season
o River Bend Park Cleanup- April 11th
o New Ambulance/Fire Truck update
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-1 Personnel- Fire Chief Hiring Process
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition and disposition
o A-7 Consultation with Legal Counsel
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Town Council
Council approves $1.018 million USDA loan for new fire truck
The Marion Town Council adopted a USDA loan resolution to fund a new fire truck costing $1,018,000. It also approved revised swimming‑pool fee schedules and set a May 4 public hearing on ordinances for remote council attendance. Additional actions included swearing in two new police officers and adopting a resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- USDA loan resolution adopted for new fire truck, amount $1,018,000
- Swimming‑pool fees revised: season pass $99, family pass $99 for first two people and $49 each additional, 3‑hour pool party $199, 2‑hour pool party $149, extra guests $50, pavilion use $50
- New police officers Nathan Sherwood and Christopher Parks sworn in
- Resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month adopted
- Public hearing scheduled for May 4, 2026 to consider ordinances allowing council members to attend meetings remotely
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on April 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Soencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May, and Larry Carter, Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town
Manager Tony Muncy, Town Clerk Cindy Stanley, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk, Smyth County News
Representative Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Police Chief Kevin Testerman, Fire/EMS Chief Rusty Hamm,
Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Richard Keesling and Director of IT Todd Long.
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Charles Wassum, Gale Atkins, Jim Talley, Joe Naff, Jerry Harmon, Sara
Harrington, David Fulton, Beth Farris, Bob Watkins, Danny Parks, Roger and Becky Bowman, Alice
Griffiths, Mike Guy, Gregory Taylor, Robbie Colley, Lili Cornett, Police Lieutenant Rick Billings, Police
Lieutenant Josh Taylor, Police Sargeant Jeffrey Horn, Police Officer Logan Selfe, Nathan Sherwood,
Christopher Parks and Kathryn Roark.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Mayor Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Atwell, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES, the
minutes of the meeting held March 16, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mr. Atwell, seconded by Mrs. Je
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Town Council
Council will hear public input on two skill‑game special use permits.
The Marion Town Council will hold public hearings to consider special use permits for skill games at 234 E. Main St (Exxon) and 611 S. Main St (Pitstop). The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, reports from staff and officials, and a closed‑session discussion of personnel and real‑estate matters. All items are listed on the agenda for March 16, 2026.
- Public hearing on special use permit for skill games at 234 E. Main St (Exxon)
- Public hearing on special use permit for skill games at 611 S. Main St (Pitstop)
- Closed session A-1: Personnel – Appointed Positions
- Closed session A-3: Real Estate acquisition and disposition
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✓ Decidido: Skill games approved at 234 E Main St and 611 S Main St
The council approved skill games at two locations with a unanimous vote. Requests from a public comment were forwarded to the Ordinance Committee. The town will proceed with the sale of the Paper St property to the EDA after a survey. Two USDA Small Business Loans were approved for local applicants.
- Approved skill games at 234 E Main St and 611 S Main St (7-0)
- Sent public comment requests to the Ordinance Committee (7-0)
- Approved sale of Paper St property to the EDA after survey (7-0)
- Ordinance Committee to review parameters for electronic council attendance (7-0)
- Approved accounts for payment of $2,691,531.58 (7-0)
- Approved USDA Small Business Loan for Amanda Livingston (7-0)
- Approved USDA Small Business Loan for Brad Mullins (7-0)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
March 16th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of March 2nd, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of special use permit for skill games 234 E. Main St (Exxon)
Consideration of special use permit for skill games 611 S. Main St (Pitstop)
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
o Rocky Baker- Communities in Schools of the Appalachian Highlands
presentation
o Blake Justice- General Update- Emory and Henry College of Health Sciences
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Samantha White
o Accounts
o Chief Testerman – Marion Police Chief
o General Departmental Update
o Joshua Taylor- FBI LEEDA Training
o Ken Heath- Economic and Community Development Director
o General Departmental Update
o RBEG recommendation- Brad Mullen
o RBEG recommendation- Amanda Livingston
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o CIRP updates
o Schedule
o Water Meter Project update
o Public Works Update
o Paving Updates
o S. Church St. Bank Restoration update
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2 -3711
o A-1 Personnel- Appointed Positions
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition and disposition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on March 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May, and Larry Carter, Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town
Manager Tony Muncy, Director of Human Resources Samantha White, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk,
Police Chief Kevin Testerman, Fire Chief Rusty Hamm, Director of IT Todd Long, and Director of
Community & Economic Development Ken Heath.
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, David Fulton, Rocky Baker, Jonathan Arnold, James McNeil, Gregory Taylor,
Charles Wassum, Robbie Colley, Hardik Patel, Chandrakant Patel
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Mayor Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Ms. Jennings, seconded by Mrs. Spencer, and a vote of 7 AYES and 0 NOES,
the minutes of the meeting held March 2, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mr. Carter, seconded by Mrs. Jennings, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed.
SPECIAL USE PERMITS: Mayor Cornett opened the Public Hearing. Dr. Charles Wassum expressed his
concern over allowing skill games in town. With no further public comments, Mayor Cornett closed the
Public Hearing. Upo
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
Town Council
Council will discuss real estate acquisition and disposition in closed session
The Marion Town Council meeting will include routine items such as opening ceremony, minutes approval, public hearings, and reports from the mayor, attorney, staff, and town manager. In closed session, council members will discuss appointed positions and a real estate acquisition and disposition. Staff reports will cover the FY 2027 budget timeline, an update on the Callan Drive recreation park, and a resolution on delinquent account collection.
- A-3 Real estate acquisition and disposition (closed session)
- A-1 Discussion of Town Council appointed positions (closed session)
- Staff report: Budget, Fiscal Year 2027 timeline
- Staff report: Callan Dr. Rec Park update
- Staff report: Delinquent account collection resolution
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✓ Decidido: Andrew Keen appointed Town Treasurer
The council approved the February 17 minutes (7‑0) and the agenda (7‑0). A resolution for delinquent account collection was accepted (7‑0). Andrew Keen was appointed Town Treasurer (7‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. (7‑0).
- Approved February 17 minutes (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Approved meeting agenda (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Accepted resolution for delinquent account collection (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Entered Closed Session to discuss appointed positions and real estate (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Returned to Open Session (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Appointed Andrew Keen as Town Treasurer (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
March 2nd, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of February 17th, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Budget, Fiscal Year 2027 Timeline
o Callan Dr. Rec Park update
o VLGMA conference
o VDH Award
o Delinquent account collection resolution
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-1 Discussion of Town Council appointed positions
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition and disposition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Soencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May, and Larry Carter, Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town
Manager Tony Muncy, Director of Human Resources Samantha White, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk,
Police Chief Kevin Testerman, Director of IT Todd Long, and Code Enforcement Flave Davis
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Charles Wassum, Gale Atkins, Charles & Nancy Hayden, Jim Talley, Mark
Chaney, Rose Linkins, David Fulton, Tim Cline, and Alice Griffits
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Mark Chaney, American
Legion Commander, led the Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Ms. Spencer, seconded by Mrs. Jennings, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES,
the minutes of the meeting held February 17, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Gates, and a vote of 7 AYES and 0 NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Chaney, Commander of Post 18, provided an update on upcoming events at
American Legion Post 18. Mr. Chaney also presented Mayor Cornett with a Sons of American Legion
shirt and pin.
Rose Linkins, Smyth County Library
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Town Council
Closed session to consider A-3 real estate acquisition
The Marion Town Council will hold a closed session to discuss the A-3 real estate acquisition. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving minutes from February 2, 2026, public hearings, and various reports from council members and staff.
- Approval of minutes from February 2, 2026
- Public hearings
- Council members committee reports
- Staff reports (Planning Commission updates, Economic/Community Development)
- Closed session (2.2-3711) to consider A-3 real estate acquisition
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✓ Decidido: Town Council approved $1.25 million payment of town accounts
The council approved payment of town accounts totaling $1,248,805.85. It authorized the Mt Rogers Planning District Commission to assist with the Comprehensive Plan review and scheduled a public hearing for skill‑game requests on March 16, 2026. A $15,000 small‑business loan to Jamie Rickman/Black Match was approved, and the council entered and then returned from a closed session on a real‑estate acquisition, permitting staff to discuss the closed‑session information with the town manager. All actions were adopted with a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES (or 0 NOES where noted).
- Approved accounts payment of $1,248,805.85 (7 AYES and O NOES)
- Approved use of Mt Rogers Planning District Commission for Comprehensive Plan review (7 AYES and O NOES)
- Set public hearing for skill‑games requests on March 16, 2026 (7 AYES and O NOES)
- Approved $15,000 small‑business loan to Jamie Rickman/Black Match (7 AYES and O NOES)
- Entered Closed Session to discuss real‑estate acquisition (7 AYES and 0 NOES)
- Returned to Open Session (7 AYES and O NOES)
- Allowed Samantha White to discuss closed‑session information with Town Manager (7 AYES and 0 NOES)
- Adjourned meeting (7 AYES and O NOES)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
February 17th, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of February 2nd, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
o Todd Long
o Planning Commission updates
o Ken Heath
o Departmental Update- Economic/Community Development
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o No Report
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate acquisition
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on February 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May, and Larry Carter, Council Members; Town Clerk Cindy Stanley, Director of Human
Resources Samantha White, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk, Police Chief Kevin Testerman, Economic
Development Director Ken Heath, and Director of IT Todd Long.
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Charles Wassum, Gale Atkins, Charles & Nancy Hayden, Bill Huber, and Jim
Talley.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Mayor Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Ms. Spencer, seconded by Mrs. Jennings, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES,
the minutes of the meeting held February 2, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. May, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed.
Mr. Carter attended the VML Legislative session. He reviewed a few bills before the House and the
Senate, noting that sovereign immunity was of great concern.
Mirs. Jennings reported that councilwoman Hayes underwent surgery yesterday, and it went well.
Vice-Mayor Gates attended the VML Legislative session and noted it was very informative.
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission will review Marion's Comprehensive Plan.
The Marion Planning Commission will meet on February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a review of the town’s Comprehensive Plan. No other substantive items are listed.
- Comprehensive Plan Review
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✓ Decidido: Commission recommends town council approve MRPDC memorandum for plan review
The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting, each by a 4‑aye vote. The commission re‑elected Chairman Cameron Wolfe and Vice Chair Bob Ramsey. It then voted to recommend that the town council approve the MRPDC Memorandum of Understanding for the comprehensive plan review.
- Approved agenda (4 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (4 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑elected Cameron Wolfe as Chairman (4 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑elected Bob Ramsey as Vice Chair (4 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Recommended town council approve MRPDC Memorandum of Understanding for comprehensive plan review (4 AYES, 0 NOES)
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TOWN OF MARION
P.O. Box 1005
138 West Main Street
Marion, VA. 24354
Phone: 276-783-4113 Fax: 276-783-8413
www.marionva.org
Billy Hamm, Town Manager Tony Muncy, Asst. Town Manager
Cindy Stanley, Town Clerk / Dir. Of Finance Samantha White, Human Resources Director
John Clair, Chief Of Police Todd Long, Dir. Of IT/Engineering/Zoning
Ken Heath, Dir. Of Economic Dev. Don Henderlite, Dir Of WTP
Mike Sage, Dir. Of WWTP Rusty Hamm, Fire/EMS Chief
Mark Fenyk, Town Attorney
Council:
Avery Cornett, Mayor
Dr. James L. Gates, Vice Mayor
Suzanne Jennings Tricia Spencer
Hunter Atwell Todd May
Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, February 9, 2026
@ 5:30 PM
I. Call to order Chairman Cameron Wolfe
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Consideration of the Minutes from May 12, 2025
V. Public Comment Time (Limited to 3 minutes per person)
VI. Business:
1. Comprehensive Plan Review
VII. Adjournment
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Marion Planning Commission held in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Building on February 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Cameron Wolfe, Vice Chairman Bob Ramsey, and Planning Commission
Members: Ben Reedy, Rex Anders, Director of Engineering/IT/Zoning Administrator Todd Long,
Deputy Clerk Christy Horne, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk.
ABSENT: Mark Firestone, Hunter Atwell, and Alice Freeman.
VISITORS: Brian Reed and Gavin Blevins
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM: As the meeting was called to order with four voting
members present, the Commission has a quorum.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mr. Wolfe, seconded by Mr. Reedy and a vote of 4 AYES and 0 NOES,
the agenda was approved as distributed.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Ramsey, seconded by Mr. Anders and a vote of 4 AYES and 0
NOES, minutes of the meeting on May 12, 2025, were approved as written. Messrs Wolfe,
Ramsey, Anders, and Reedy voted affirmatively.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Election of officers.
Upon motion of Mr. Reedy, seconded by Mr. Anders and a vote of 4 AYES and 0 NOES. Mr.
Ramsey to remain Vice Chair and Mr. Wolfe to remain Chairman.
Mr. Long introduced the review of the comprehensive plan that is required by state law. He
stated that the last review was completed in 2022.
Mr. Long continued by informing planning commission that Mt. Rogers planning district has
historically helped the Town of Marion with this process.
Mr. Re
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Town Council
Town Council meeting covers reports and closed‑session items on real estate and business
The Marion Town Council will hear routine reports from the mayor, attorney, fire chief, and town manager, as well as public hearings and presentations. The council will consider two closed‑session items: A‑3 Real Estate and A‑5 Prospective Business. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Closed‑session item A‑3: Real Estate
- Closed‑session item A‑5: Prospective Business
- Public hearings (topics not specified)
- Mayor's report
- Town manager report – public works storm response
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✓ Decidido: Town Council re‑appoints key officials and schedules next meeting
The council re‑appointed the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Clerk, Police Chief, and Fire/EMS Chief. Councilmember Jennings was appointed to the Mt Rogers Planning District Commission. The next regular council meeting was set for February 17, 2026, and a staff meal was approved. A closed‑session was held on property and legal matters before the council adjourned.
- Re‑appointed Andrew Keen as Town Manager (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑appointed Tony Muncy as Assistant Town Manager (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑appointed Mark Fenyk as Town Attorney (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑appointed Cindy Stanley as Town Clerk (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑appointed Kevin Testerman as Police Chief (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Re‑appointed Rusty Hamm as Fire/EMS Chief (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Appointed Suzanne Jennings to the Mt Rogers Planning District Commission (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Scheduled next council meeting for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
February 2nd, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of January 20, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Chief Hamm – Marion Fire/EMC Chief
o General Operations
▪ Storm Response
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o Public Works Updates
▪ Storm Response
o Mount Rogers PDC Board appointment
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate
o A-5 Prospective Business
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on February 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May and Larry Carter Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town
Manager Tony Muncy, Town Clerk Cindy Stanley, Director of Human Resources Samantha White, Town
Attorney Mark Fenyk, Police Chief Kevin Testerman, Fire/EMS Chief Rusty Hamm and Director of IT Todd
Long.
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Charles Wassum, David Fulton, Danny Parks.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Vice-Mayor Gates led
the Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Dr. Gates, seconded by Mrs. Jennings and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES, the
minutes of the meeting held January 20, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Ms. Spencer, and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES,
the agenda was approved as distributed with the addition of a closed session for Consultation with legal
counsel requiring the provision of legal advice.
Mr. Carter noted an in-depth article in the most recent edition of VML Magazine.
Mr. May reported that the Recreation building flooring has been placed on hold due to the weather.
Mr. Atwell expressed h
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Town Council
Town Council to discuss park updates and board appointments
The Marion Town Council will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on the Callan Dr Rec Park and Public Works. The meeting includes a closed session for real estate and prospective business discussions.
- Approval of minutes from January 5, 2026
- Public Works Updates
- Callan Dr Rec Park updates
- Mount Rogers PDC Board appointment discussion
- Closed session for A-3 Real Estate and A-5 Prospective Business
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✓ Decidido: Town Council approved $2.76 million in payments
The council approved accounts for payment totaling $2,757,082.92. It referred the recreation building flooring issue to the Recreation Committee. The council entered a closed session to discuss publicly held property and a prospective business. Minutes and the agenda were also approved unanimously.
- Approved accounts payment $2,757,082.92 (8-0)
- Approved minutes of Jan 5, 2026 meeting (8-0)
- Approved agenda as distributed (8-0)
- Referred recreation building flooring issue to Recreation Committee (8-0)
- Entered closed session on publicly held property and prospective business (8-0)
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
January 20, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
o Invocation
o Pledge to the Flag
o Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
o Minutes of January 5, 2026
o Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
o Dr. Gates
o Ms. Spencer
o Mrs. Jennings
o Mr. Atwell
o Mr. May
o Mr. Carter
o Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
o Cindy Stanley
o Accounts
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
o CIRP Updates
o Callan Dr Rec Park
o Public Works Updates
o Mount Rogers PDC Board appointment discussion
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711
o A-3 Real Estate
o A-5 Prospective Business
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May, Debra Hayes, and Larry Carter, Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen,
Assistant Town Manager Tony Muncy, Town Clerk Cindy Stanley, Town Attorney Mark Fenyk, Police
Lieutenant Rick Billings, and Director of IT Todd Long.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Gregory Taylor, Charles Wassum, David Fulton, Billy Stamper, Danny Parks, Alex
Taschereau, Luther Williams, Missy Yingling, and Alice Griffiths.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Lieutenant Billings rendered the invocation. Mayor Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. May and a vote of 8 AYES and 0 NOES, the
minutes of the meeting held January 5, 2026, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May, Hayes and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Mr. May and a vote of 8 AYES and O NOES, the
agenda was approved as distributed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Luther Williams, 495 Kelly Hill Road, expressed his concerns regarding the VFW
Parade continuing to get smaller and questioned whether there were any political restrictions on Civil
War Re-enactors. He noted Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29". Mr. Williams invited everyone to t
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Town Council
Mayor appoints new Town Manager, Andrew Keen
The Marion Town Council will hold public hearings on two special‑use permit applications: a home‑based business and a two‑skill‑games operation. The mayor will report the appointment of Andrew Keen as the new Town Manager. Staff will present a resolution for the Aid to Localities Program and a holiday‑schedule change. A closed‑session meeting will address a legal matter concerning an RBEG loan.
- Special Use Permit – Home Based Business (public hearing)
- Special Use Permit – Two Skill Games (public hearing)
- Appointment of new Town Manager, Andrew Keen (mayor's report)
- Resolution Aid to Localities Program (staff report)
- Closed Session – Legal matter RBEG Loan (2.2-3711 A-7)
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✓ Decidido: Andrew Keen appointed Town Manager
The council appointed Andrew Keen as the new Town Manager with a unanimous vote. It also approved a special use permit for a home‑based business at 140 Lynn Street and a permit for two skilled games at the Sonoco location. The council adopted a resolution supporting increased aid‑to‑localities funding and accepted a 50/50 matching forestry grant. The next council meeting was rescheduled to January 20, 2026.
- Appointed Andrew Keen as Town Manager (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Approved special use permit for home‑based business at 140 Lynn St (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Approved special use permit for two skilled games at Sonoco location (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Approved Resolution for Aid to Localities (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Accepted 50/50 matching Forestry Grant, town match $5,039 (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Rescheduled next council meeting to Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Entered Closed Session for disposition of publicly held property and legal counsel (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (7 AYES, 0 NOES)
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MARION TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA
January 5, 2026
5:30 P.M.
1. OPENING CEREMONY
- Invocation
- Pledge to the Flag
- Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AGENDA
- Minutes of December 15, 2025
- Approval of Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Special Use Permit – Home Based Business
- Special Use Permit – Two Skill Games
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
- Allen Kelly – Caring for the Community
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
6. COUNCIL MEMBERS -COMMITTEE REPORTS & OTHER
Dr. Gates
Ms. Spencer
Mrs. Jennings
Mr. Atwell
Mr. May
Mr. Carter
Ms. Hayes
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
Appointment of new Town Manager, Andrew Keen
8. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS
Cindy Stanley
Statement of Economic Interest Forms
Holiday schedule change
Chief Hamm - Marion Fire/EMS Chief
Resolution Aid to Localities Program
10. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
11. CLOSED SESSION 2.2-3711 A-7 Legal – RBEG Loan
12. OPEN SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia, held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building on January 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Avery Cornett, Vice-Mayor Dr. Jim Gates, Tricia Spencer, Suzanne Jennings, Hunter
Atwell, Todd May and Larry Carter Council Members; Town Manager Andrew Keen, Assistant Town
Manager Tony Muncy, Town Clerk Cindy Stanley, Director of Human Resources Samantha White, Town
Attorney Mark Fenyk, Smyth County News Representative Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Police Chief Kevin
Testerman, Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Richard Keesling, Director of IT Todd Long and Economic
Development Director Ken Heath.
ABSENT: Debra Hayes.
VISITORS: Sarah Taylor, Charles Wassum, David Fulton, Billy Stamper, Danny Parks, Jim Talley, Bo
Surber, Alex Taschereau, Charles Hayden, Gale Atkins, Shawn Utt, Clegg Williams, William Ryan, Allen
Kelly, Tom Hower, Cameron Wolfe, Karin Cerstvick, Megan Brown, Cindy Guy, Susan & Joe Ferraro, Phil
Keen, Brooke Keen, Bridger Keen, Tina Pennington, and Anthony Pennington.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Chief Testerman rendered the invocation. Mayor Cornett led the
Pledge to the Flag.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Atwell and a vote of 7 AYES and O NOES, the
minutes of the meeting held December 15, 2025, were approved as written. Members Cornett, Gates,
Spencer, Jennings, Atwell, May and Carter voted affirmatively.
AGENDA: Upon motion of Mrs. Jennings, seconded by Dr.
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