Danville public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two items of new business: a special exception permit application for a short-term rental at 506 Randolph Street, and an amendment to conditions for an existing short-term rental at 128 Avalon Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00385 by Virginia Maggiani and Julio Albornoz for short-term rental at 506 Randolph Street (Parcel 21240)
• Amendment request PZ25-00527 to modify conditions of short-term rental approval at 128 Avalon Drive (Parcel 71088)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will review financial and ridership reports, discuss expanding a half-fare discount, and review the FY2027 operating and capital budgets. The body will also discuss establishing recurring meeting dates and a 2027 Black History Bus Wrap.

• Vote to expand fixed-route half-fare discount period
• Review of FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Discussion to establish four recurring meeting dates
• 2027 Black History Bus Wrap discussion
• Financial Status, Ridership and Employment Status reports

The Transportation Advisory Committee approved recommendations to extend the Riverside #2 and #5 bus routes, modify the door-to-door cancellation policy, and extend the half-fare discount period for seniors and disabled riders from 6 a.m.-noon to 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The committee also approved the FY2027 operating and capital budgets, including the purchase of new vehicles and facility improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved route modifications for Riverside #2 and #5, extending service 445 yards west along Riverside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved extending the half-fare discount period for seniors and disabled riders to 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved proposed door-to-door cancellation policy changes, including a 51% trip completion requirement for standing reservations (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 operating budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 capital budget, including $279,450 for a 28-passenger bus and $100,000 for parking lot rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider approving a plan to finance economic development projects through a lease revenue note and authorize commercial subleases for the Dan River Falls Building. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation on school accreditation.

• Approval of lease revenue note plan for economic development projects
• Authorization for commercial sublease of Suite 201 at Dan River Falls Building
• Authorization for commercial sublease of Suite 101 at Dan River Falls Building
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
• Presentation on school accreditation and performance ratings

The Danville City Council approved three resolutions related to economic development financing and leasing. It authorized a plan to finance certain economic development projects through a lease revenue note issued by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), and approved commercial subleases with the IDA for Suite 201 (9,361 sq. ft.) and Suite 101 (13,205 sq. ft.) at the Dan River Falls Building, 420 Memorial Drive. All three resolutions passed unanimously (9-0). The council also received financial updates and presentations on school accreditation and an out-of-school time network, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12.10 to finance economic development projects via IDA lease revenue note (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12.11 authorizing sublease with IDA for Suite 201, Dan River Falls Building (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12.12 authorizing sublease with IDA for Suite 101, Dan River Falls Building (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider appointments to boards and commissions, receive program and economic development updates, and then hold a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition and prospective business or industry related to economic development. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision.

• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Program update and economic development update
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition/disposition (VA Code § 2.2-3711(A)(3))
• Closed meeting for prospective business/industry economic development (VA Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5))

The Danville City Council approved the November 18, 2025 work session minutes and agreed to place board and commission reappointments and a new appointment on the next business agenda. The council then held a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and economic development prospects, certifying the session complied with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 18, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to place appointments on next agenda: IDA reappoint Kristen Barker, Retirement Board reappoint Helm Dobbins and Edgar Love, Fair Housing reappoint Hampton Wilkins, Planning Commission reappoint Steve Petrick and appoint James Bolton
• Held closed meeting for real property and economic development discussions (8-0-1, Jones absent)
• Adopted certificate of closed meeting compliance (8-0-1, Jones absent)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will review financial status reports as of November 30, 2025. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real estate matters.

• Financial status reports as of November 30, 2025
• Closed session regarding prospective businesses in Pittsylvania County and Danville
• Closed session regarding Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects
• Closed session regarding acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property
• Closed session regarding the award of a public contract involving public funds

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a resolution authorizing negotiation of an agreement to purchase approximately 72.33 acres at 707 Mt. Cross Road from Averett University for $18,150,000, with an operating lease-back and purchase option. The board also accepted the November 30 financial report and approved a transfer of up to $215,000 from the Unrestricted Fund Balance to cover FY 2025 expenditures. A closed session was held for legal and business discussions, and the board certified that only lawful matters were discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12-15-7C authorizing negotiation of purchase and sale agreement for 72.33 acres at 707 Mt. Cross Road for $18,150,000 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of up to $215,000 from Unrestricted Fund Balance for FY 2025 expenditures (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Status Report as of November 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 regular meeting (4-0)
• Held closed session for legal and business discussions (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (4-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review and the River District Design Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for historic and structural changes at specific parcels. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and present the Architectural Review Guidelines to the joint body. The meeting concludes with staff updates before adjournment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00581 – Sonja Ingram – restore historic gable window and replace gate at Parcel 21208 (608 Holbrook Avenue)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00583 – Justin Williams – replace roof at Parcel 20119 (507 Holbrook Avenue)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00585 – Frances Baughman – pave gravel parking pad at Parcel 25705 (1012 Main Street)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00596 – Industrial Development Authority – install directory signs at Parcel 21344 (424 Memorial Drive)
• Presentation of Architectural Review Guidelines (joint business)

River District Design Commission

The Architectural Review Commission and River District Design Commission will meet to review applications for historic preservation work, including window restoration, roof replacement, and signage installation. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a presentation on architectural guidelines.

• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00581 for window restoration at 608 Holbrook Avenue
• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00583 for roof replacement at 507 Holbrook Avenue
• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00585 for paving at 1012 Main Street
• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00601 for signage and railings at 108 West Main Street
• Review of Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00596 for directory signs at 424 Memorial Drive

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider approving a special projects loan, agreements for financial underwriting and architecture services, and a change order for renovations. The meeting also includes a closed session for property acquisition and legal consultation.

• Special Projects Loan to 1700 West Main St, LLC
• Agreement with High Impact Analysis for underwriting services
• Agreement with Richard Morris Architecture, LLC up to $55,000
• Change order for renovations at 1350 Barker Road, Ringgold, VA up to $82,995.00
• Closed meeting for property acquisition and legal consultation

The Industrial Development Authority approved the meeting minutes and the financial report. It authorized several loans, contracts and a change order, and adopted a resolution to lease and incentivize a new manufacturing facility. All approvals were passed with every present member voting Aye.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all present Aye)
• Approved the financial report (all present Aye)
• Authorized a Special Projects Loan to 1700 West Main Street, LLC (all present Aye)
• Approved a one‑year agreement with High Impact Analysis for financial underwriting services (all present Aye)
• Approved an agreement with Richard Morris Architecture, LLC up to $55,000 for services at 402 Jefferson Street (all present Aye)
• Approved a change order for renovations at 1350 Barker Road, Ringgold, VA up to $82,995 (all present Aye)
• Approved an assignment of purchase agreement, lease and performance agreement for a prospective manufacturing facility, including incentives (all present Aye)
• Approved a plan to finance economic development projects through issuance of a lease revenue note (all present Aye)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review the FY27 capital and operating budgets. The body will also receive updates on construction projects and FBO management.

• Review of Airport Capital and Operating Budgets for FY27
• Update on Corporate Hangar Site Prep Construction Project
• Update on Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects
• FBO Management Update

The commission unanimously approved the FY2027 operating and capital budgets after review. A winter shutdown was set for the corporate hangar site‑prep project pending state discussion. The board also agreed to move forward with a Terminal Area Plan during FY2027. All agenda and prior minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 operating and capital budgets (unanimous)
• Set winter shutdown for corporate hangar site‑prep project
• Recommended proceeding with Terminal Area Plan FY2027 (consensus)
• Motion to recommend budget approval passed (unanimous)
• FBO update: AU Aviation Services will provide further updates at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The main agenda item is a public hearing and decision on a special use permit (PZ25-00523) filed by SPM Empowerment and Skills, Inc. to allow a school at 211 Nor Dan Drive Suite 1130. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 10, 2025, and a report from the Planning Director.

• Special use permit PZ25-00523 for a school at 211 Nor Dan Drive Suite 1130 (Parcel 54825)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review September financial statements, and hear a presentation on winter energy efficiency. Public comment is accepted on non-agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Review of September financial statements
• Winter energy efficiency presentation
• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Building Code Board of Appeals will consider an appeal filed by property owner Fred H. Vann Jr. regarding a building code issue at 515 Harrison Street. No other action items are listed; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Consideration of appeal by Fred H. Vann Jr. for property at 515 Harrison Street, Danville, VA

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a comprehensive rewrite of the city's zoning ordinance (Chapter 41) and the official zoning map. Other public hearings include special use permits for an indoor recreation facility at 1011 South Boston Road and a daycare at 101 Franklin Turnpike, Suite D. The council also will vote on selling a city-owned parcel on Grand Avenue for $2,700, amending an electric easement at 366 Piney Forest Road, and abandoning residual rights over several alleys.

• Public hearing and vote to repeal and reordain entire Chapter 41 Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map
• Special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 1011 South Boston Road (Parcel #74309)
• Special use permit for a child daycare center at 101 Franklin Turnpike, Suite D (Parcel #57324)
• Sale of city-owned property at Grand Avenue (Parcel #59862) for $2,700
• Abandonment of city's residual rights over alleys on Newton Street, Craghead Street, and adjacent to 18 Floyd Street

The Danville City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the repeal and reordaining of the entire Chapter 41 Zoning Ordinance. It also granted special‑use permits for an indoor recreation facility at 1011 South Boston Road and a child‑daycare at 101 Franklin Turnpike Suite D, both unanimously. The council authorized the sale of city‑owned parcel #59862 on Grand Avenue for $2,700 and amended an electric easement at 366 Piney Forest Road. Additionally, it reappointed members to regional industrial facility authorities and adopted the official zoning map.

• Reappointed J. Lee Vogler Jr. as voting member of Danville‑Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority (9‑0)
• Reappointed Gary P. Miller as alternate member of Danville‑Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority (9‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for indoor commercial recreation facility at 1011 South Boston Road (9‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for child day‑care center at 101 Franklin Turnpike, Suite D (9‑0)
• Repealed and reordained entire Chapter 41 Zoning Ordinance (8‑0‑1)
• Readopted the official zoning map of Danville (9‑0)
• Authorized sale of city‑owned parcel #59862 on Grand Avenue for $2,700 (9‑0)
• Amended city‑held blanket easement at 366 Piney Forest Road (9‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will review seven applications for special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as primary uses at various properties. The body will also address an old business variance request regarding road frontage requirements.

• Variance PZ25-00455: Westover Investments requests road frontage variance for Parcel 70918 (Vandola Road)
• Special Exception PZ25-00475: Maan Homes LLC requests short-term rental permit for Parcel 25359 (222 Howeland Circle)
• Special Exception PZ25-00476: Darrel Williams and Karen Eady-Williams request short-term rental permit for Parcel 21572 (806 Main Street)
• Special Exception PZ25-00520: Jason Pierce requests short-term rental permit for Parcel 55413 (37 Stokesland Avenue)
• Special Exception PZ25-00527: DM Woodstock Enterprise LLC requests short-term rental permit for Parcel 71088 (128 Avalon Drive)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final adoption of a resolution to move the Ward 7 polling location from the Salvation Army Building to the Adult Education Center on the Woodrow Wilson campus. Council will also vote on ordinances to amend and replace Chapter 12 of the city code regarding elections. Additionally, the consent agenda includes a budget appropriation for a juvenile justice grant totaling $126,829, and the council will review General Fund financials as of October 31, 2025.

• Public hearing and final adoption to relocate Ward 7 polling place to Adult Education Center on Woodrow Wilson campus
• Ordinance amending Section 12-17 to reflect new Ward 7 polling location
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 12 (Elections) of Danville City Code
• Consent item: Appropriation of $86,999 grant plus $39,830 local share ($126,829 total) for juvenile crime control programs at W. W. Moore Jr. Detention Home
• Review of General Fund financials for period ending October 31, 2025

The Danville City Council adopted a resolution to relocate the Ward 7 polling location from the Salvation Army Building to the Woodrow Wilson Adult Education Center. An ordinance was passed to amend Chapter 12 of the City Code to reflect the new polling site, and another ordinance repealed and redrafted Chapter 12 in its entirety. The council also approved an amendment to the FY 2026 budget to fund Juvenile Justice programs with a total appropriation of $126,829. All three actions passed with an 8‑0‑1 vote, with Council Member Hood absent.

• Approved Resolution to relocate Ward 7 polling place to Woodrow Wilson Adult Education Center (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance amending Chapter 12 to relocate Ward 7 polling location (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance repealing and redrafting Chapter 12 of the City Code (8-0-1)
• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment for Juvenile Justice grant totaling $126,829 (8-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the zoning code. Members will also consider quitclaims for alleys on Craghead Street and Floyd Street.

• Proposed Zoning Code Updates presentation
• Craghead Street Alley Quitclaim
• Floyd Street Alley Quitclaim

The council approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 work session. They deferred the Craghead Street and Floyd Street alley quitclaim items to a future agenda. By an 8‑0‑1 vote, the council recessed the meeting and reconvened in a closed session for legal consultation, then adopted a resolution certifying the closed meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2025 work session minutes
• Deferred Craghead Street Alley Quitclaim to future agenda
• Deferred Floyd Street Alley Quitclaim to future agenda
• Recessed meeting and entered closed session for legal consultation (vote 8-0-1)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed meeting (vote 8-0-1)

River District Design Commission

The commission is meeting to consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. These include exterior renovations and the installation of various business signs.

• Exterior renovations at 410 Patton Street (PZ25-00425)
• Wall sign installation at 541 Bridge Street (PZ25-00491)
• Wall sign installation at 541 Bridge Street Suite 3 (PZ25-00526)
• Door and sandwich board sign installation at 610 Craghead Street (PZ25-00531)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider several action items including a change order for renovations at 1350 Barker Road, purchase agreements for properties from Caesars Virginia LLC and two other entities, and refinancing of property at 206-208 North Union Street. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and economic development matters.

• Change order for renovations at 1350 Barker Road, Ringgold, Virginia
• Purchase of Schoolfield Woods and Filtration Plant (Parcel Nos. 60595 and 60596) from Caesars Virginia LLC
• Purchase agreement with Reimagine Ventures LLC for an unspecified property
• Purchase agreement with River District Properties, LLC for an unspecified property
• Refinancing of IDA-owned property at 206-208 North Union Street, Danville

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss updates on the Corporate Hangar Site Prep Construction Project and the Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects. They will review the Airport Capital and Operating Budgets for FY27. Updates on the Free Fly Day and Airport Open House as well as FBO management will also be provided.

• Update on Corporate Hangar Site Prep Construction Project
• Update on Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects
• Review of Airport Capital and Operating Budgets for FY27
• Free Fly Day and Airport Open House Update
• FBO Management Update

The Airport Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, both with unanimous support. Members received updates on construction projects, budget estimates, and planning activities. The commission also set the date for next year's Airport Open House and Free Fly Day for November 7, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Airport Open House and Free Fly Day for Nov 7, 2026

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will hold a closed session to discuss confidential information about prospective businesses, contract negotiations, and real‑property transactions related to projects such as the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre. The open portion includes public comment, approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, and a financial status report as of October 31, 2025.

• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on October 15, 2025
• Financial status reports as of October 31, 2025
• Closed session to discuss confidential prospective business interests, contract negotiations, and real‑property matters for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects
• Motion to certify the meeting as closed

The Authority approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the financial status report for October 31, 2025, each by a 4‑0 vote. Members then voted 4‑0 to recess the meeting into a closed session for discussion of confidential business matters, and later voted unanimously to return to open session and adopt a certification resolution confirming the closed‑session discussion complied with Virginia law.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted financial report as presented (4-0)
• Recessed meeting into closed session for confidential business discussion (4-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous 4-0)
• Adopted certification resolution confirming closed‑session compliance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two special‑use permit applications: one from Bradford Jones for an indoor commercial recreation facility at 1011 South Boston Road, and another from Mikayla Ragsdale for a daycare at 101 Franklin Turnpike, Suite D. The commission will also consider a city‑filed request to amend Chapters 1‑17 of the 1986 Zoning Ordinance. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible decision at the November 10 meeting.

• Special Use Permit PZ25-00453 – indoor commercial recreation facility, 1011 South Boston Road (Parcel 74309)
• Special Use Permit PZ25-00496 – daycare, 101 Franklin Turnpike, Suite D (Parcel 57324)
• Code amendment request PZ25-00509 – amendment to Chapter 41 “Zoning Ordinance”, Articles 1‑17

City Council

Danville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including multiple rezoning requests, a special use permit, and a series of budget amendments. Notable appropriations include a $2.33 million grant for One Southern Virginia, $500,000 for the Danville Life Saving Crew, and grants for victim witness, emergency management, and school resource officer programs. They will also consider rezonings for properties on Woodside Drive (to commercial), Parker Road (to suburban residential), and South Boston Road (to conditional office commercial), plus a special use permit for Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services at 366 Piney Forest Road.

• $2,333,095 One Southern Virginia program grant from Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (final adoption)
• $500,000 additional funding to Danville Life Saving Crew from unassigned general fund balance (final adoption)
• Rezoning of Woodside Drive parcel from A-R Attached Residential to HR-C Highway Retail Commercial
• Rezoning of 453 Parker Road from PS-C Planned Shopping Center Commercial to S-R Suburban Residential
• Special use permit for Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services to waive side yard requirements at 366 Piney Forest Road

The Danville City Council approved several budget appropriations, including grants for a victim‑witness program, emergency services, tobacco‑region revitalization, and funding for the Life Saving Crew, each passing 8‑0‑1. The council also adopted four rezoning ordinances and a special‑use permit waiver, all with the same 8‑0‑1 vote. Mayor Alonzo L. Jones was absent for all votes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10.07 (Victim Witness Grant $189,205 + $1,275 local match), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10.08 (Virginia Emergency Management grant $150,000), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10.09 (Virginia Tobacco Revitalization grant $2,333,095), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-10.10 (Life Saving Crew funding $500,000), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11.01 (Rezoning Parcel 59744 to HR‑C Highway Retail Commercial), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11.02 (Rezoning 453 Parker Road to S‑R Suburban Residential), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11.03 (Special‑use permit waiver of yard requirements at 366 Piney Forest Road), vote 8-0-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11.04 (Rezoning parcels 76487/76488 to Conditional Office Commercial), vote 8-0-1

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will discuss minutes from August and review financial statements. A presentation from CPower on the city's electric demand response program is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural but includes a notable update on energy management.

• Minutes of August 25, 2025 meeting
• Review of August financial statements
• Presentation from CPower on electric demand response program

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. Mr. Dobbins made the motion, Ms. Williamson seconded, and all members voted in favor. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Danville Commission of Architectural Review scheduled for October 23, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider authorizing $11 million in bonds for governmental purposes and several budget amendments, including a $2.33 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and $500,000 for the Danville Life Saving Crew. Also up for discussion are the sale of 1.75 acres of city-owned land on Livestock Road for $5,000, a potential sale of municipal transmission assets to AMP Transmission, and amendments to wastewater discharge limits. Public hearings will be held on the transmission asset sale, property sale, and enterprise zone amendment. The meeting includes routine consent items and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Final adoption of ordinance authorizing up to $11 million in general obligation bonds for governmental purposes
• Public hearing and resolution to authorize sale of municipal transmission assets to AMP Transmission, LLC
• Public hearing and resolution to sell 1.75 acres on Livestock Road in Pittsylvania County for $5,000 plus closing costs
• First reading of budget amendment providing $500,000 from unassigned fund balance to Danville Life Saving Crew
• First reading of budget amendment for $2,333,095 grant from Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for One Southern Virginia Program

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving the September 16 minutes and a $29,430.60 historic resources grant amendment (9‑0). It approved appointments to the Architectural Review Commission, Community Improvement Council, Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and West Piedmont Planning District Commission (9‑0). The council authorized issuance of up to $11,000,000 in bonds for governmental purposes (9‑0) and authorized the city manager to contract with AMP Transmission for the sale of municipal transmission assets (9‑0).

• Approved September 16, 2025 council minutes (9-0)
• Approved FY2026 Historic Resources grant amendment $29,430.60 (9-0)
• Reappointed Robert Stowe to Commission of Architectural Review (9-0)
• Appointed Lawrence Meder to Commission of Architectural Review (9-0)
• Reappointed Janet Gwynn to Community Improvement Council (9-0)
• Reappointed Kasey Cunningham to Community Improvement Council (9-0)
• Appointed TyQuan Graves to Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (9-0)
• Authorized issuance of bonds up to $11,000,000 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will first approve minutes from the September 2 and September 16 work sessions. It will then discuss and vote on three motions: to convene a closed meeting to consider acquiring or disposing of public property, to reconvene the meeting in open session, and to certify the closed meeting. The agenda includes program, economic development, and communications updates.

• Approve minutes from September 2 and September 16 work sessions
• Motion to convene a closed meeting on real‑property acquisition/disposition
• Motion to reconvene the meeting in open session
• Motion to certify the closed meeting

The council approved the minutes from the September 2 and September 16 work sessions. A motion to recess the open session and reconvene in a closed meeting to discuss real‑property acquisition and economic‑development projects was carried 8‑0‑1. The council then adopted a resolution certifying that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law, also by an 8‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved September 2 and September 16 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Recessed open session and entered closed meeting to discuss property acquisition and economic‑development projects (8-0-1)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed meeting compliance with Virginia law (8-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several short-term rental permits and variance requests at its October 16 meeting. The agenda includes applications for Special Exception Permits at four properties and Variance requests for two properties regarding sewer and road frontage requirements.

• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00411 for 4 Park Avenue
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00469 for 505 Wimbish Drive
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00478 for 1021 Main Street
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00473 for 370 Shoreham Drive
• Variance PZ25-00442 for 148 Martha Street (sewer requirement)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority is deciding on several resolutions related to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill project, including a grant for cemetery relocation and a right-of-way agreement with a gas company. The body will also consider modifying loan repayment terms for Fastech, LLC.

• Resolution to modify loan repayment terms for Fastech, LLC to interest-only payments
• Ratification of a $500,000 grant for cemetery relocation at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill
• Proposed $1,150,000 agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC for a Supplemental Right of Way
• Proposal to repurpose funds from the gas pipeline agreement for anode cable relocation costs at Berry Hill
• Review of financial status reports as of September 30, 2025

The board adopted a resolution to amend the interest‑free $630,000 loan to Fastech, converting payments to interest‑only. It ratified a performance agreement for a $500,000 Virginia Brownfields grant to remediate cemetery and enslaved‑people quarters at the Berry Hill site. The board also authorized negotiation of a supplemental right‑of‑way agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company for $1,150,000. The financial status report was accepted and the agenda was amended to add a new item.

• Approved amendment of $630,000 Fastech loan to interest‑only payments (4-0)
• Ratified $500,000 Brownfields grant performance agreement for Berry Hill project (4-0)
• Authorized $1,150,000 supplemental right‑of‑way agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (4-0)
• Tabled Item 5D (no written resolution) (4-0)
• Accepted September 30 financial report (4-0)
• Amended agenda to add Item 5E (4-0)
• Authorized grant application and performance agreement with VEDP for $500,000 (4-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider six resolutions. These include authorizing contracts for asbestos abatement, demolition, engineering, construction administration, blinds purchase, and roadway work, as well as a special‑use permit to rezone 985 Lockett Drive from LED‑I to TO‑C.

• Approve up to $52,700 for asbestos abatement and demolition of a warehouse at the Lockett Drive site (M. R. Dishman & Sons).
• Approve a special‑use permit to rezone 985 Lockett Drive (Parcel #78545) from LED‑I to TO‑C.
• Approve a $30,000 lump‑sum contract with Architectural Partners for construction administration at Dan River Falls.
• Approve purchase of blinds for all commercial spaces at Dan River Falls up to $113,924.81 from Budget Blinds.
• Approve up to $41,875 for architectural and engineering services at Dan River Falls with Dewberry Engineers Inc.

The Industrial Development Authority approved the purchase and sale agreement for 500 Stinson Drive for $985,109. The board also approved the meeting minutes, the financial report, and several contracts and permits, including asbestos removal, a special use permit at 985 Lockett Drive, and construction services. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes from the six members present.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved contract with M. R. Dishman and Sons for asbestos removal up to $52,700 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit at 985 Lockett Drive (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Architectural Partners for $30,000 lump‑sum construction administration (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of blinds up to $113,924.84 from a local vendor (unanimous)
• Approved roadway re‑establishment on Coleman site up to $29,180 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and sale of 500 Stinson Drive for $985,109 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land-use changes, including rezoning requests for commercial and residential uses. The body will also review special use permits regarding yard requirements and a commercial recreation facility.

• Rezoning of Woodside Drive from Attached Residential to Highway Retail Commercial (PZ25-00445)
• Special Use Permit for indoor commercial recreation facility at 1011 South Boston Road (PZ25-00453)
• Rezoning of 453 Parker Road from Planned Shopping Center to Suburban Residential (PZ25-00468)
• Special Use Permit to waive yard requirements at 366 Piney Forest Road (PZ25-00471)
• Rezoning of South Boston Road parcels from Suburban Residential to Conditional Transitional Office (PZ25-00470)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss updates on site preparation, aviation training facilities, and hangar projects. The body will also review engineering and construction management contracts and ramp access fees.

• Site Prep construction projects update
• Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Projects update
• Airport Engineering Services and Construction Management Services contracts
• Lighting improvements scope of work
• Ramp Access Fees

The commission approved the agenda and the September 9 minutes unanimously. The Federal Aviation Administration approved master agreements for on‑call airport engineering services with Delta Airport Consultants and for on‑call inspection and construction administration services with WRA. The commission tabled the proposal to implement ramp access fees pending further research. An Aviation Promotion Grant Free‑Fly Day event was scheduled for November 1, 2025 with a rain‑date of November 8, 2025.

• Agenda approved (all members in favor)
• September 9 minutes approved (all members in favor)
• FAA approved master agreements for on‑call engineering and construction services
• Ramp access fee proposal tabled (no vote recorded)
• Aviation Promotion Grant Free‑Fly Day scheduled for Nov 1 2025 (rain‑date Nov 8 2025)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for exterior renovations at 410 Patton Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00425 for exterior renovations at 410 Patton Street (Parcel 21691) by William Fuller and Frederick Meder

City Council

The City Council will vote on several budget amendments for state grants and the issuance of bonds to finance governmental expenditures. The meeting also includes public hearings for three land-use permit and rezoning requests.

• Proposed issuance of bonds in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $11,000,000
• Budget amendment for $1,000,493 for Danville Regional Airport projects
• Rezoning of 460 Parker Road from Multi-Family Residential to Manufactured Home Park Residential
• Special Use Permit for a residential duplex at 203 Ash Street
• Budget amendment for $298,622.80 via Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant

The council approved several budget appropriations, granted three special‑use permits, rezoned a parcel, and authorized the issuance of bonds up to $11,000,000 (first reading). All actions passed with an 8‑0‑1 vote. The meeting also moved to a closed session to discuss a potential property purchase.

• Adopted consent‑agenda items including budget grants of $126,000, $268,809.16, $1,000,493 and others – vote 8-0-1
• Approved special‑use permit for a residential duplex at 203 Ash Street (Parcel ID #77618) – vote 8-0-1
• Approved special‑use permit for an accessory building at 22334 Davis Street – vote 8-0-1
• Approved conditional rezoning of 460 Parker Road to “Conditional” MHPC‑R – vote 8-0-1
• Authorized issuance of city bonds up to $11,000,000 (first reading) – vote 8-0-1
• Presented amendment for a $14,715.30 historic resources grant (local match equal) – first reading – vote 8-0-1
• Moved to recess and reconvene in a closed meeting to discuss a potential property purchase – vote 8-0-1

Commission of Architectural Review

The Danville Commission of Architectural Review will review three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for alterations to historic properties. Items include paving a parking area at 124 Broad Street, installing a fence at 154 Sutherlin Avenue, and adding an addition to the principal structure at 864 Pine Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and receive staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00439: pave parking area at 124 Broad Street (Parcel 24596) by Karen Tekleberhan
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00449: install fence at 154 Sutherlin Avenue (Parcel 20908) by Damien Bishop
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00467: add addition to principal structure at 864 Pine Street (Parcel 22005) by Keisha and Duane Harper
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications: three variance requests and one special exception permit for short-term rentals. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for side yard setbacks at 252 & 460 Parker Road
• Special Exception Permit for short-term rental at 4 Park Avenue
• Variance for second accessory structure at Dudley Street
• Special Exception Permit for short-term rental at 260 Turpin Street
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing the city manager to sell municipal-owned transmission assets to AMP Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of American Municipal Power. The council will also vote on several budget amendments for grants, including a $7.6 million aviation training facility project and an opioid abatement grant. Other actions include selling 1.75 acres of city-owned property on Livestock Road, relocating the Ward 7 polling place, and canceling the October 7 regular meeting.

• Public hearing and resolution to authorize sale of transmission assets to AMP Transmission LLC
• Final adoption of $7,603,879 budget amendment for aviation training facility at Danville Regional Airport
• Public hearing on sale of 1.75 acres of city-owned property on Livestock Road in Pittsylvania County for $5,000
• First reading of $298,622.80 budget amendment for Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant (local match $29,813.64)
• Resolution to relocate Ward 7 polling place from Salvation Army Building to Adult Education Center on Woodrow Wilson campus

The Danville City Council authorized the City Manager to contract the sale of municipal‑owned transmission assets to AMP Transmission, LLC. It also approved a series of budget appropriations for aviation grants and an aviation training facility totaling $7,603,879. Appointments to the Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority were confirmed, and the sale of 1.75 acres of city property in Pittsylvania County was postponed.

• Authorized City Manager to contract sale of transmission assets to AMP Transmission (6-0-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda items for aviation and senior service grants totaling $7,603,879 (5-0-3-1)
• Appointed L.G. "Larry" Campbell Jr. to Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority (6-0-3)
• Appointed Vice Mayor Buckner as alternate member of the same Authority (6-0-3)
• Postponed sale of 1.75 acres on Livestock Road, Pittsylvania County for $5,000 (6-0-3)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to consider appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda includes updates on programs and economic development. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss real property and prospective business development.

• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Economic development update
• Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry related to economic development

The council voted 6‑0‑3 to recess the regular session and reconvene in a closed meeting to discuss real‑property acquisition and economic‑development matters. The same vote approved a resolution certifying that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. Earlier, the council approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and placed discussion of school‑board property sales on a future agenda.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Added school‑board property discussion to upcoming agenda
• Recessed and reconvened in closed meeting to discuss property and development (6‑0‑3)
• Adopted Certificate of Closed Meeting confirming compliance (6‑0‑3)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will meet to review five applications for signage and one for exterior renovations in the River District. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00393 for a sign at 610 Craghead Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00420 for signage at 411 Craghead Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00421 for signage at 501 & 539 Craghead Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00425 for exterior renovations at 410 Patton Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00452 for signage at 315 Lynn Street

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider 11 action items, including lease agreements with the City of Danville for office space at 527 Bridge St, a demolition contract for 800 W Main St, and service contracts for the Coleman site. A closed meeting is planned for discussions on real property acquisition and economic development.

• Lease agreement with City of Danville for 527 Bridge St Suite 221
• Demolition of 800 W Main St by Jerry Epps Landscape Co.
• Property managing services at Dan River Falls by The Alexander Company
• Geotechnical engineering investigation at Coleman site by Hurt & Proffitt
• Condominium association resolutions for White Mill Condominium

The Industrial Development Authority board unanimously approved a series of lease agreements, contracts and service agreements, including a $2.5 million contract with Resource Environmental Solutions for work at the Coleman site. Other approvals covered leases for 527 Bridge Street, a repair contract with Major Construction Inc., a maintenance agreement, a change order for a mezzanine, demolition work on West Main Street, and property‑management services. The board also held a brief closed session before reconvening in open meeting and adopted a certification resolution confirming the limited scope of the closed discussion.

• Approved lease agreement for 527 Bridge Street, Suite 221 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Major Construction Inc. for repairs up to $35,200 (unanimous)
• Approved annual maintenance agreement for 527 Bridge Street up to $10,200 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for interior storage mezzanine at 1350 Barker Road up to $91,700 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract with Jerry Epps Landscape Co. for 800 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved property‑management agreement with Alexander Company up to $369,460 (unanimous)
• Approved geotechnical engineering services with Hurt & Proffitt up to $30,490 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Resource Environmental Solutions for services up to $2,500,000 (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Danville Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear updates on construction projects, including site prep and the Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project. They will also consider airport engineering and construction management services contracts, and review the status of an Aviation Promotion grant for a Free Fly Day and Airport Open House. Public comment is allowed for specific agenda items.

• Update on Site Prep construction projects
• Update on Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project
• Discussion of Airport Engineering Services and Construction Management Services contracts
• Status of Aviation Promotion grant for Free Fly Day and Airport Open House
• FBO Management Update

The commission scheduled the Airport Open House and Free‑Fly Day for November 1, 2025 with a rain‑date of November 8. It approved a $17,868 change order for additional rebar and concrete to reinstall the underground trench drain. The commission agreed to request a tour of Danville Public Schools’ aviation science facility. The FAA approved a grant covering 95% of the hangar construction cost and approved the master contract with Delta Airport Consultants for on‑call engineering services.

• Scheduled Airport Open House and Free‑Fly Day for Nov 1 2025 (rain‑date Nov 8)
• Approved $17,868 change order for trench‑drain repair
• Decided to request a tour date of Danville Public Schools aviation science facility
• FAA approved grant to finance 95% of hangar construction cost
• FAA approved master contract with Delta Airport Consultants for on‑call engineering services

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider three resolutions: electing a chairman, granting a non-exclusive access easement to Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC for $4,500 at Cane Creek Centre, and authorizing an easement option agreement with Tupelo Storage LLC for up to $250 million at the Berry Hill Megasite. The board will also review financial status reports and then hold a closed meeting to discuss prospective businesses, real estate, and legal matters.

• Election of a chairman from the City of Danville member localities for the remainder of 2025
• Resolution 2025-09-08-5B: Authorizing a non-exclusive Access Easement to Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC for $4,500 at Cane Creek Centre (GPIN 2347-13-8189)
• Resolution 2025-09-08-5C: Authorizing a five-year Easement Option Agreement with Tupelo Storage LLC for perpetual transmission-line easements at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, with $50,000 annual option fee and $250,000,000 purchase price
• Financial Status Reports as of August 31, 2025
• Closed meeting under multiple Virginia Code exemptions for discussions on prospective businesses, real estate, and legal advice

The Authority elected Sherman Saunders as Chairman by a 4‑0 vote. It approved a $4,500 non‑exclusive access easement for Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC and a $250,000,000 easement option agreement with Tupelo Storage LLC, including a $50,000 annual option fee, each by 4‑0 votes. The Financial Status Report was accepted unanimously, and the meeting was recessed into a closed session by a 4‑0 vote.

• Elected Sherman Saunders as Chairman (4-0)
• Authorized $4,500 non‑exclusive access easement to Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC (4-0)
• Authorized easement option agreement with Tupelo Storage LLC; $250,000,000 purchase price and $50,000 annual option fee (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Status Report (4-0)
• Recessed meeting into Closed Session for confidential matters (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a manufactured home park and three special use permits. These items involve residential development and lot requirement waivers.

• Rezoning of 460 Parker Road from Multifamily Residential to Manufactured Home Park Residential
• Special Use Permit for a residential duplex at 203 Ash Street
• Special Use Permit for an accessory building without a primary structure on Davis Street
• Special Use Permit for lot frontage requirement waivers at Vandola Road, Riverside Drive, and Kaywood Lane

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on amendments to the FY 2026 budget to appropriate a $10,052,738 DOT grant for natural‑gas main replacement, a $4,201,000 Virginia Department of Health grant/loan for water main replacement, and a $5,020,310 Virginia Housing grant. It will also consider appointments to local boards, special‑use permits for a private post office and a school, and the purchase of 6.87 acres along Memorial Drive.

• Approve $10,052,738 U.S. DOT PHMSA grant for natural‑gas main replacement (Council Letter CL‑2232)
• Approve $4,201,000 VA Dept. of Health grant and loan for water main replacement (Council Letter CL‑2231)
• Approve $5,020,310 VA Dept. of Housing grant for industrial revitalization (Council Letter CL‑2236)
• Special‑use permit for a private post office at 3308 Riverside Drive (Council Letter CL‑2291)
• Purchase of 6.87 acres along Memorial Drive and the Dan River from the Industrial Development Authority (Council Letter CL‑2312)

The Danville City Council adopted several budget amendments, approving a $10,052,738 PHMSA grant, a $4,201,000 Virginia Department of Health grant and loan, and a $5,020,310 Virginia Department of Housing grant. It also confirmed appointments, special use permits, a rezoning, a land purchase, and endorsed VDOT funding applications. All actions passed with an 8‑0‑1 vote (Council Member Vogler absent).

• Approved $10,052,738 PHMSA grant for natural gas main replacement (8-0-1)
• Approved $4,201,000 Virginia Dept. of Health grant and loan for water main replacement (8-0-1)
• Approved $5,020,310 Virginia Dept. of Housing grant for industrial revitalization (8-0-1)
• Appointed Krystal Farmer to the Danville Community Policy and Management Team (8-0-1)
• Granted special use permit for a private post office at 3308 Riverside Drive (8-0-1)
• Rezoned 212 Ingram Road to Conditional HR‑C (highway retail commercial) (8-0-1)
• Approved purchase of 6.87 acres along Memorial Drive from the Industrial Development Authority (8-0-1)
• Endorsed FY2027 VDOT revenue sharing applications for transportation projects (8-0-1)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a work session including a closed meeting to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property, as permitted by Virginia law. No specific properties or votes are detailed on the agenda; the session also includes communications from city staff and a roll call.

• Closed meeting for discussion of real property acquisition or disposition
• Communications from City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk
• Roll call and adjournment

The council voted unanimously (8-0-1) to recess the regular session and reconvene in a closed meeting to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property for electricity reliability. After the closed session, the council adopted a certification resolution confirming the closed meeting complied with Virginia law, also by an 8-0-1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recessed meeting and entered closed session to discuss property acquisition/disposition (8-0-1)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed meeting compliance with law (8-0-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider four new business items, including three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and a National Register nomination. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of wood deck replacement at 154 Holbrook Avenue
• Review of parking lot improvements at Jefferson Avenue
• Review of porch column replacement at 814 & 816 Pine Street
• National Register nomination for P. Lorillard Tobacco Company Warehouse Complex
• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will approve the minutes from its July 28 meeting, examine the June financial statements, and hear a presentation on summer energy‑efficiency initiatives. Public comment will be allowed after agenda items. The meeting will conclude with routine communications and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the July 28, 2025 Commission meeting
• Review June 2025 financial statements
• Presentation on summer energy‑efficiency efforts
• Public comment period with speaker time limits

The Danville Utility Commission reviewed the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve the corrected minutes was made, seconded, and all members voted in favor. The motion carried unanimously, formally adopting the July 28 minutes.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three applications for special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as primary uses. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Short-term rental permit application PZ25-00346 for 116 Rockford Place
• Short-term rental permit application PZ25-00384 for 504 Hughes Street
• Short-term rental permit application PZ25-00385 for 2003 N. Main Street

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including budget amendments for a first responders wellness grant ($29,848) and an arts grant ($9,500). New business includes a review of fiscal year-end financials, resolutions for water infrastructure at Vandola Crescent housing development, a purchase power agreement for waste heat energy, and an ordinance banning forced child labor in procurement. The council will also consider first readings of several budget amendments for major infrastructure grants: $4.2 million for water main replacement, $10.05 million for natural gas main replacement, and $5.02 million for industrial revitalization. A presentation on Project Imagine violence prevention will be given.

• Presentation on Project Imagine violence prevention program
• Consideration of $10,052,738 PHMSA grant for natural gas main replacement (first reading)
• Consideration of $4,201,000 VDH grant/loan for water main replacement (first reading)
• Consideration of $5,020,310 industrial revitalization grant (first reading)
• Water main cost-sharing and reimbursement agreements for Vandola Crescent housing development

The Danville City Council adopted two grant appropriations—$29,848 for the First Responders Wellness Grant and $9,500 for the Creative Communities Art Grant. It also approved a resolution to reimburse expenditures with borrowing, two agreements to extend water infrastructure for the Vandola Crescent housing development, and a purchase power agreement for a 5‑megawatt waste‑heat energy project. An ordinance prohibiting procurement involving forced child labor was adopted, and several FY 2026 budget amendment ordinances were presented for first reading.

• Approved $29,848 First Responders Wellness Grant (8-0-1)
• Approved $9,500 Creative Communities Art Grant (8-0-1)
• Adopted resolution to reimburse expenditures with borrowing (8-0-1)
• Approved water‑main cost‑sharing agreement for Vandola Crescent housing (8-0-1)
• Approved water‑main reimbursement agreement for Vandola Crescent housing (8-0-1)
• Approved purchase power agreement for 5‑MW waste‑heat energy (8-0-1)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting procurement involving forced child labor (8-0-1)
• Presented first reading of FY 2026 budget amendment for Virginia Dept of Health grant (pending final adoption)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a work session to approve June and July minutes, consider appointments to boards and commissions, and receive an update on the Community Forest Revitalization Program. The council will also convene a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition and a prospective business or industry related to economic development.

• Approval of minutes from June 17 and July 15, 2025 work sessions
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Community Forest Revitalization Program (CFRP) update
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition/disposition and prospective business/industry

The council approved the minutes from the June 17 and July 15 regular work sessions. Appointment recommendations for the Community Policy and Management Team and the Utility Commission were noted for a future agenda. Council voted 8‑0‑1 to recess the meeting and hold a closed session on real‑property acquisition and development matters, then voted 7‑0‑2 to adopt a resolution certifying that closed meeting. A straw poll indicated agreement to provide additional funding for the Danville Life Saving Crew.

• Approved June 17 and July 15 meeting minutes (as presented)
• Recommended appointments of Krystal Farmer and Frank Shanks placed on upcoming agenda
• Recessed meeting for closed session on property and development issues (vote 8-0-1)
• Adopted resolution certifying the closed meeting (vote 7-0-2)
• Straw poll agreed to additional funding for Danville Life Saving Crew
• Discussed recommendation to extend Main Street parking from one to two hours (no vote recorded)
• Outlined new IT security requirements for council passwords (no vote recorded)
• Provided updates on Community Forest Revitalization Program and economic development awards (informational only)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications to install signs: one for L Studio Gallery at 610 Craghead Street (Parcel 21451) and another for River City Optical at 308 Craghead Street Suite 102B (Parcel 26775). The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00393 for a sign at 610 Craghead Street (Parcel 21451) by L Studio Gallery
• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00426 for window signs at 308 Craghead Street Suite 102B (Parcel 26775) by River City Optical
• Approve minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will consider approving the 2025 Safety Security Plan and Charter Plan, receive updates on finances, ridership, employment, service planning, and capital projects, and discuss the 2026 Black History Bus Wrap. The meeting includes a public comment period and election of officers.

• Approval of the 2025 Safety Security Plan and Charter Plan
• Update on Capital Projects
• Discussion of the 2026 Black History Bus Wrap
• Election of Officers
• Financial Status, Ridership and Employment Status reports

The Transportation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting, elected new officers, and adopted the updated Safety Security Plan and Charter Plan. It also approved FY26 grant funding of $260,720 for parking lot crack‑seal and roof work, and authorized a community survey in February 2026 to guide a new Black History bus wrap slated for February 2027.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Franks as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Tyrell Payne as Vice‑chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved updated Safety Security Plan and Charter Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 grant funding for parking lot crack‑seal and roof seal ($260,720) (unanimous)
• Approved motion to conduct a community survey in Feb 2026 and install a Black History bus wrap in Feb 2027 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority is voting on several service contracts and real estate transactions. The body will also discuss the sale of land along Memorial Drive and the Dan River.

• Agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions (RES)/HGS, LLC up to $2,500,000 for Coleman site mitigation
• Agreement with Architectural Partners up to $30,000 for Dan River Falls construction administration
• Agreement with Kent Shelton, P.E. up to $46,080 for Spring Street Parking Garage Project management
• Lease agreement for 508 Memorial Drive with Edward Dale Whitlow, Ellen Haskins Whitlow, and Danville Appliance Sales and Service
• Sale of 6.87 acres of land along Memorial Drive and the Dan River (PIN 26621)

The board approved four contract resolutions, including a $2.5 million environmental mitigation agreement, a $30,000 construction‑administration contract, a $46,080 management‑inspection contract, and the sale of 6.87 acres (PIN 26621). It rejected a six‑month lease agreement for 508 Memorial Drive. Earlier, the board also approved the meeting minutes and the financial report.

• Approved minutes for July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous Aye)
• Approved financial report (unanimous Aye)
• Approved RES contract up to $2,500,000 for PRM services (Morris Aye, Laramore Aye, Hall ~Aye, Bebeau Aye)
• Approved Architectural Partners contract up to $30,000 (Morris ~Aye, Laramore Aye, Hall Aye, Bebeau Aye)
• Approved Kent Shelton contract up to $46,080 (Morris Aye, Laramore Aye, Hall Aye, Bebeau ~Aye)
• Rejected lease agreement for 508 Memorial Drive (Morris No, Laramore ~Aye, Hall Aye, Bebeau ~Aye)
• Approved sale of 6.87 acres (PIN 26621) (Morris Aye, Laramore Aye, Hall ~Aye, Bebeau Aye)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will receive updates on site preparation and the Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project. The body will also discuss engineering and construction management services contracts and the Aviation Promotion grant.

• Update on Site Prep construction projects
• Update on Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project
• Airport Engineering Services and Construction Management Services contracts
• Status of Aviation Promotion grant for Free Fly Day and Airport Open House
• FBO Management Update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 8, 2025 minutes. No other actions were formally approved; members received updates on construction projects, contract status, funding shortfalls, and upcoming events, all of which remain pending.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider authorizing a one-year maintenance contract with Sellers Brothers, Inc., for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill and Cane Creek Centre Industrial Park. The body will also approve minutes from the previous month and hold a closed session to discuss prospective businesses and confidential records.

• Authorization of Sellers Brothers, Inc. maintenance contract ($3,850/month for Megasite, $2,350/month for Cane Creek)
• One-time ground clearing services fee ($22,000)
• Approval of July 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Closed session for prospective business discussions
• Closed session for confidential records and contract negotiations

The board adopted Resolution 2025-08-11-5A to amend the maintenance agreement with Sellers Brothers, adding a $22,000 one‑time clearing fee and monthly rates of $3,850 for the Berry Hill Megasite and $2,350 for the Cane Creek Centre project (vote 4‑0). The Financial Status Report for July 31 2025 was accepted (vote 4‑0). The meeting was recessed into a closed session to discuss confidential business matters (vote 4‑0). A certification resolution confirming that only exempt matters were discussed in the closed session was adopted (vote 4‑0).

• Approved Resolution 2025-08-11-5A authorizing amendment to maintenance proposal with Sellers Brothers (one‑time $22,000, $3,850/month Berry Hill, $2,350/month Cane Creek Centre) – vote 4‑0
• Accepted Financial Status Report as of July 31 2025 – vote 4‑0
• Moved meeting to Closed Session for confidential business discussions – vote 4‑0
• Adopted Certification Resolution confirming closed‑session compliance – vote 4‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three special‑use permit applications: a private post office at 3308 Riverside Drive, a school at 301 Lowes Drive, and a rezoning request for 212 Ingram Road. The rezoning seeks to change the parcel from S‑R Suburban Residential to HR‑C Highway Retail Commercial. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of minutes and the Planning Director's report.

• Special Use Permit PZ25-00368 for a private post office at 3308 Riverside Drive
• Special Use Permit PZ25-00373 for a school at 301 Lowes Drive
• Rezoning application PZ25-00370 to change 212 Ingram Road from S‑R to HR‑C
• Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider rezoning a property on Central Boulevard, authorizing the city's participation in an opioid settlement, and amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to include grant funding for first responders and the arts.

• Rezoning 363 Central Boulevard from PSC-O to PS-C
• Authorize city participation in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
• Increase FY 2026 budget by $29,848 for First Responders Wellness Grant
• Increase FY 2026 budget by $9,500 for Creative Communities Art Grant
• First reading of ordinance to amend FY 2026 budget for art grant

The council approved the July 1 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08.01 rezoning 363 Central Boulevard with an 8‑0‑1 vote. It also adopted Resolution No. 2025-08.01 authorizing participation in the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, also 8‑0‑1. Two budget amendment ordinances (No. 2025-08.02 and No. 2025-08.03) were given first reading and will be considered later.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 363 Central Blvd (8-0-1)
• Authorized city participation in opioid settlement (8-0-1)
• First reading of FY2026 budget amendment for DCJS grant $29,848 (to lie over)
• First reading of FY2026 budget amendment for arts grant $9,500 (to lie over)

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority is meeting on July 29, 2025. The agenda includes routine items and a resolution to lease Unit 1 of the Dan River Falls building to Dewberry Engineers Inc. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to lease Unit 1 of the Dan River Falls building (424 Memorial Drive) to Dewberry Engineers Inc.

The Industrial Development Authority board approved and authorized a lease agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Unit 1 of Dan River Falls at 424 Memorial Drive. The motion was made by Robert Woodall, seconded by James Bebeau, and all six voting members voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:40 a.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved lease agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioners will consider approval of the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The Commission will review the May 2025 financial statements. A closed session will be held for matters requiring confidentiality.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Utility Commission
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2025 Commission meeting
• Review of May 2025 financial statements
• Closed session for confidential matters

The commission unanimously elected Anna Kautzman as Chairman and Michael Dobbins as Vice Chairman. The members also approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. A motion to enter closed session was carried unanimously, allowing discussion of real‑property matters.

• Anna Kautzman elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Michael Dobbins elected Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property issues (unanimous)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet to consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for property repairs and additions. The body will also review minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting.

• PZ25-00333: Gutter repair at 134 Sutherlin Ave.
• PZ25-00331: Playground expansion and equipment at 107 W. Main Street
• PZ25-00360: New shed and fence replacement at 141 Holbrook Avenue
• PZ25-00378: Window replacement at 843 Pine Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two new business items: a variance request for a rear yard setback at 143 Linden Drive and a special exception permit to allow a short-term rental at 129 Hartford Street. Staff will also provide an update on the Annual Plan Danville Event. The board will vote to approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Variance application PZ25-00345 for rear yard setback waiver at 143 Linden Drive
• Special exception permit PZ25-00335 for short-term rental at 129 Hartford Street
• Staff update on Annual Plan Danville Event
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment to move funds for a specific project and review community development plans. The body is also deciding on a right-of-way vacation and a new lease for a visitor center.

• Transfer of $3,000,000 from the Gas Fund to the Economic Development Fund for the Coleman Site Project
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Development Programs One-Year Action Plan and Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• Ordinance to vacate approximately 0.43 acres of unimproved public right-of-way at Lee Court
• Resolution to designate a portion of 18 Floyd Street as a Revitalization Area
• Lease agreement for facilities at Caesars Virginia to establish a satellite visitor center

The council approved an ordinance moving $3,000,000 from the Gas Fund to the Economic Development Fund to fund the Coleman Site Project. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to submit a one‑year HUD action plan, vacated 0.43 acres of the Lee Court right‑of‑way, designated part of 18 Floyd Street as a revitalization area, and approved a lease for a Caesars Virginia satellite visitor center. All five actions passed with an 8‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-07.04 transferring $3,000,000 from Gas Fund to Economic Development Fund (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-07.03 authorizing HUD one‑year action plan submission (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07.05 vacating ~0.43 acres of Lee Court right‑of‑way (8‑0‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-07.04 designating part of 18 Floyd Street as a revitalization area (8‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07.05 authorizing lease agreement for Caesars Virginia visitor center (8‑0‑1)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to consider appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda includes updates on programs and economic development. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss real property and prospective business or industry.

• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Economic development update
• Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry related to economic development

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will vote on a one-year lease renewal for 100 acres at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill for $1,000, and authorize negotiation of a mitigation agreement extension with HGS LLC. The board will also consider a Local Performance Agreement for a confidential business in Cyber Park, offering incentives in exchange for 36 new jobs averaging $77,173/year and $12,503,300 in capital investment. Financial reports for June 2025 will be presented, and a closed meeting is scheduled to discuss prospective businesses and legal matters.

• Resolution 2025-07-14-5A: Renew lease to Osborne Company for 100 acres at 4380 Berry Hill Road for $1,000 annually
• Resolution 2025-07-14-5B: Authorize negotiation to extend mitigation agreement with HGS LLC through August 15, 2025, with a $1,000 extension payment
• Financial status reports as of June 30, 2025
• Resolution 2025-07-14-7C: Approve Local Performance Agreement for a business in Cyber Park, Danville, with 36 jobs at $77,173 avg wage and $12,503,300 investment
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code sections for discussing prospective businesses, real property acquisitions, and legal advice

The board unanimously approved a one‑year lease renewal with Osborne Farms for about 100 acres at the Berry Hill Megasite at a rental fee of $1,000.00. It also authorized an amendment to the mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC extending the term to August 15 2025 with a maximum payment of $1,000.00. Members approved an $85,000 transfer to cover general expenses for FY 2025. Finally, the Authority adopted the form of a Local Performance Agreement for Cyber Park that would provide incentives for a company to create 36 jobs with an average annual wage of $77,173 and a minimum capital investment of $12,503,300 over ten years. All votes were 4‑0.

• Approved one‑year lease renewal with Osborne Farms for ~100 acres ($1,000 fee) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC, extending term to 8/15/2025, max $1,000 payment (4‑0)
• Approved transfer of $85,000 to cover FY 2025 general expenses (4‑0)
• Approved form of Local Performance Agreement for Cyber Park, targeting 36 jobs, $77,173 avg wage, $12,503,300 investment (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 9 2025 regular meeting and June 23 2025 special meeting (4‑0)
• Recessed meeting into closed session for confidential business discussions (4‑0)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2025. Two Certificate of Appropriateness applications are on the agenda: one for a wall sign at 510 Spring Street, and one for a temporary parking lot on Memorial Drive filed by the City of Danville Public Works Department. The commission will also receive staff updates and approve minutes from the May 8 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00319: wall sign at 510 Spring Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00351: temporary parking lot at Memorial Drive
• Staff update on Annual Plan Danville Event
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will vote on resolutions regarding a downtown parking project and property use on Lynn Street. The body will also consider amending its bylaws and a lease agreement with the City of Danville.

• Sale and purchase of Parcel No. 20432 and No. 21690 for a downtown parking project
• Development agreement with Rivermont Danville LLC for a downtown parking project
• Property use on Lynn Street by Atlantic Coast Dismantling, LLC
• Use of vacant lot at 531 Lynn Street for construction staging
• Resolution to amend the Industrial Development Authority bylaws

The Industrial Development Authority board approved a development agreement with Rivermont Danville LLC to construct, own, and operate a downtown parking project. The board also amended its bylaws, approved a lease for 527 Bridge Street, authorized use of two vacant Lynn Street lots, and approved the purchase of land behind the former Belk building for a parking garage. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from May and June meetings, the current financial report, and wrote off several uncollectible accounts. Officers for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer were elected.

• Elected T. Neal Morris as Chairman (unanimous Aye)
• Elected Russell Reynolds as Vice Chairman (unanimous Aye)
• Elected John Laramore as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous Aye)
• Approved minutes for May 13 and June 10 meetings (unanimous Aye)
• Approved the financial report (unanimous Aye)
• Approved write‑off of uncollectible accounts totaling $86,? (Lou's Antiques $22,000; 127 N Main $9,765; Unison Tube $54,865.83; A la Carte $533) (unanimous Aye)
• Approved amendment of IDA bylaws to allow the City Manager to sign routine items (unanimous Aye)
• Approved development agreement with Rivermont Danville LLC for downtown parking project (unanimous Aye)

Airport Commission

The Danville Regional Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Eastern Conference Room. Key agenda items include updates on the Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project, site prep construction, and consideration of airport engineering and construction management service contracts. The commission will also review a furniture purchase, an Aviation Promotion grant for a Free Fly Day, and an FBO management update. Public comment will be heard on agenda items.

• Update on Aviation Training Facility Building and Hangar Project
• Consideration of Airport Engineering Services and Construction Management Services contracts
• Review of furniture for the airport
• Update on Site Prep construction projects
• Aviation Promotion grant – Free Fly Day

The commission elected Sid Allgood as Chairman for FY26 and approved Doug Appleton as Vice‑Chairman. The meeting agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. The board postponed discussion of new conference‑room chairs, selected Delta Airport Consultants for on‑call engineering services and will issue an RFP for a construction‑management firm with interviews by the end of July. An Aviation Promotion Grant‑funded Open House and Free‑Fly Day was scheduled for November 1, 2025.

• Sid Allgood appointed Chairman for FY26 (tie vote, Hall declined)
• Doug Appleton approved as Vice‑Chairman (commission in favor)
• Agenda for July 8, 2025 meeting approved (unanimous)
• June 10, 2025 minutes approved as amended (unanimous)
• Furniture replacement discussion deferred to future meeting
• Delta Airport Consultants selected for on‑call engineering services
• RFP to be issued for construction‑management services; interviews by end‑July
• Aviation Promotion Grant event (Open House/Free‑Fly Day) scheduled for Nov 1, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning application for a property on Central Blvd. The commission will also receive the Planning Director's report regarding the Annual Plan Danville Event.

• Rezoning application PZ25-00322 for 363 Central Blvd. from PSC-O to PS-C

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings on three land-use applications and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a first reading to transfer $3,000,000 from the Gas Fund to the Economic Development Fund for the Coleman Site Project, as well as final adoption of a tourism grant budget amendment. The council will also vote on an Environmental Stewardship Plan and a Bee City USA designation.

• Conditional rezoning of parcel 55063 (West Main Street) from OT-R to Highway Retail Commercial
• Special use permit for a daycare center at 2420 North Main Street
• Rezoning of parcel 59803 (439 Cedarbrook Drive) from TO-C to Multi-Family Residential
• Transfer of $3,000,000 from Gas Fund to Economic Development Fund for Coleman Site Project (first reading)
• Designation of Danville as a Bee City USA affiliate

The council presented an ordinance to transfer $3,000,000 from the Gas Fund to the Economic Development Fund for the Coleman Site Project (first reading, will lie over). It also approved rezoning of West Main Street parcel 55063, granted a special‑use permit for a daycare at 2420 North Main Street, and approved rezoning of 439 Cedarbrook Drive (7‑1‑1). The Environmental Stewardship Plan and designation as a Bee City USA affiliate were each approved (7‑1‑1 and 8‑0‑1 respectively).

• Approved $90,000 Virginia Tourism Corp grant (Ordinance 2025-06.15) – vote 8-0-1
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 55063 to Conditional HR‑C Highway Retail (Ordinance 2025-07.01) – vote 8-0-1
• Approved special use permit for daycare at 2420 North Main Street (Ordinance 2025-07.02) – vote 8-0-1
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 59803 to Multi‑Family Residential (Ordinance 2025-07.03) – vote 7-1-1
• Approved Environmental Stewardship Plan (Resolution 2025-07.01) – vote 7-1-1
• Approved designation as Bee City USA affiliate (Resolution 2025-07.02) – vote 8-0-1
• Presented ordinance to transfer $3,000,000 from Gas Fund to Economic Development Fund for Coleman Site (Ordinance 2025-07.04) – first reading, will lie over
• Adopted consent agenda items including minutes and tourism grant amendment – vote 8-0-1

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Scheduled for 427 Patton St., Danville, Virginia

General

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will meet to consider a resolution appointing Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer effective July 1, 2025. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real property acquisitions.

• Resolution No. 2025-06-23-4A: Appointment of Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer
• Closed session discussion on prospective businesses in Pittsylvania County and Danville
• Closed session regarding Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects
• Closed session regarding the acquisition of publicly held real property

The Authority elected Sherman M. Saunders as temporary presiding officer (4‑0). It adopted Resolution 2025‑06‑23‑4A appointing Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer effective July 1 2025 (4‑0). The Board recessed into a closed session to discuss confidential business matters (4‑0) and later returned to open session, certifying the closed‑session discussion complied with Virginia law (4‑0).

• Elected Sherman M. Saunders as temporary presiding officer (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑06‑23‑4A appointing Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer (4-0)
• Moved to closed session for confidential business discussions (4-0)
• Returned to open session (4-0)
• Adopted certification resolution confirming closed‑session compliance (4-0)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will consider the minutes from its April 28 meeting, review the April financial statements, and receive an update on power supply, including the Tallgrass power purchase agreement. Public comment will be allowed after agenda items. The meeting will adjourn with the next session set for July 28, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2025 Commission meeting
• Review April 2025 financial statements
• Power Supply Update and discussion of the Tallgrass PPA

The Danville Utility Commission approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. A recommendation to enter a five‑megawatt purchase power agreement was presented, but no vote or decision was recorded. No other actions were finalized at this meeting.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for special exception permits and variances. These requests primarily concern the operation of short-term rentals and the expansion of legal nonconforming uses at specific properties.

• Short-term rental permit requests for 132 Wood Avenue, 133 Garden Grove Street, 401 Westover Place, 127 Berman Drive, and 266 Arnett Boulevard
• Variance request for expansion of legal nonconforming use at 449 Gilbert Drive
• Variance request for expansion of legal nonconforming use at 314 Piney Forest Road
• Variance request for expansion of legal nonconforming use at 401 Westover Place

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a public hearing on several budget amendments, including increased revenues from casino gaming taxes and conservation funds. Council members will adopt the FY2026 budget, capital and special projects plan. The meeting also includes a resolution to apply for state transportation grants and a $1 million grant for the Five Forks blight‑removal project.

• Amend FY2025 budget to add $5,250,000 from casino gaming taxes for Danville Utilities reimbursement.
• Amend FY2025 budget to add $1,251,928 from Virginia Conservation Fund for land and water projects.
• Adopt FY2026 budget, capital and special projects plan and related appropriations.
• Public hearing and resolution to apply for Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation grants for FY2026 public transportation.
• Resolution to authorize a $1,000,000 grant application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Industrial Revitalization Fund for the Five Forks blight‑removal project.

The council adopted the consent‑agenda amendments to the FY2025 budget, increasing casino gaming tax revenue by $5,250,000 and adding $1,251,928 for land and water conservation. It then approved the FY2026 budgets for all city funds, the FY2026 Capital and Special Projects Plan, and the FY2026 Budget Appropriation Ordinance. Additional resolutions authorized a public‑transportation grant application, a $1 million grant for the Five Forks blight‑elimination project, and a plan to finance economic‑development projects through lease‑revenue notes. All votes were 8‑aye, 0‑nay, with 1 member absent.

• Approved consent‑agenda amendments to FY2025 budget: +$5,250,000 casino tax revenue and +$1,251,928 conservation grant (8-0-1)
• Approved FY2026 budgets of various city funds (Resolution 2025-06.13) (8-0-1)
• Approved FY2026 Capital and Special Projects Plan (Resolution 2025-06.14) (8-0-1)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Appropriation Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-06.12) (8-0-1)
• Authorized application for public‑transportation grant (Resolution 2025-06.15) (8-0-1)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant application for Five Forks Project (Resolution 2025-06.16) (8-0-1)
• Approved plan to finance economic‑development projects via lease‑revenue notes (Resolution 2025-06.17) (8-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss designating Danville as a Bee City USA Affiliate. The body will also consider a request to vacate an unimproved right-of-way named Lee Court.

• Designation of the City of Danville as a Bee City USA Affiliate (CL-2048)
• Request to vacate unimproved right-of-way named Lee Court (CL-2067)

The council approved the minutes of the regular work sessions held on April 15, 2025, and May 6, 2025. It agreed to place the consideration of designating Danville a Bee City Affiliate on an upcoming business agenda. It also agreed to place the request to vacate the Lee Court unimproved right of way on an upcoming business agenda. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 work session minutes
• Approved May 6, 2025 work session minutes
• Scheduled Bee City Affiliate designation for future agenda
• Scheduled Lee Court right-of-way vacancy request for future agenda

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission's June 12, 2025 meeting is canceled because no cases were submitted by the May 29, 2025 deadline.

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will vote on several action items, including a $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group, a Letter of Intent with Blue Cow Inc at Dan River Falls, and the purchase of 508 Memorial Drive. The board will also consider financing for economic development projects and a parcel removal from the Danville Airside Industrial Development Park. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and economic development prospects.

• Loan up to $750,000 to Lansing Melbourne Group and its members
• Letter of Intent with Blue Cow Inc at Dan River Falls
• Purchase agreement for 508 Memorial Drive (Parcel 21768)
• Plan to issue lease revenue notes for economic development projects
• Removal of Parcel 77074 (119 Cane Creek Boulevard) from Danville Airside Industrial Development Park

The Industrial Development Authority approved seven resolutions, including a $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group, a purchase of 508 Memorial Drive, a letter of intent with Blue Cow Ice Cream, construction of a millings parking lot at Dan River Falls, financing through lease revenue notes, a Geotech services contract, and an easement conveyance for a city park. All resolutions were approved unanimously except the easement, which passed with six ayes and one abstention. The board also approved the financial report for the meeting.

• Approved $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 508 Memorial Drive (7-0)
• Approved letter of intent with Blue Cow Ice Cream (7-0)
• Approved construction of millings parking lot at Dan River Falls (7-0)
• Approved financing via lease revenue notes (7-0)
• Approved Geotech services contract for 121-127 North Union Street (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of easement on Parcel ID #22078 for city park (6-0, 1 abstain)

Industrial Development Authority

The Airside Development Review Committee will consider a petition to remove a specific parcel from the Airside Industrial Development Park boundary map. The committee will also review a resolution to allow a child therapeutic day support service to operate at that location.

• Petition by Kare Partners LLC to remove parcel 77074 (119 Cane Creek Boulevard) from the Airside Industrial Development Park boundary map
• Resolution to authorize Kare Partners, LLC (d/b/a Compleat KiDZ) to operate a Child Therapeutic Day Support Service at 119 Cane Creek Boulevard

Airport Commission

The Danville Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on site prep construction projects, an Aviation Promotion grant, and an election of officers committee. The board will also receive an FBO management update and hear public comments on agenda items.

• Update on Site Prep construction projects
• Aviation Promotion grant discussion
• Election of Officers Committee
• FBO Management Update
• Approval of minutes from April 8 and May 13, 2025 meetings

The commission decided to submit a grant application to the FAA for the 80’ × 80’ hangar, requesting $864,559 with 95% federal funding. Site‑prep construction for the corporate hangar and aviation training facility will continue this summer. The commission also agreed to pursue an Aviation Promotion Grant to fund an Airport Open House and Free Fly Day this fall. Chairman Fred Shanks appointed Stephen Daniel to gather input on FY2026 officer appointments.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 strategic planning meeting (unanimous)
• Decided to submit FAA grant application for 80’ × 80’ hangar ($864,559 total, $821,331 federal)
• Decided to pursue Aviation Promotion Grant for Airport Open House/Free Fly Day (fall)
• Appointed Stephen Daniel to seek input on FY2026 Chairman and Vice‑Chairman appointments

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will vote on several resolutions, including approving plans for retaining walls at Cyber Park, extending a mitigation agreement for $1,000, awarding an engineering contract for $121,370, authorizing sign relocation services reimbursed by VDOT for $70,096.60, and authorizing up to $200,000 for cemetery reburial at Berry Hill. The board will also receive financial reports and the FY2026 budget, then enter closed session to discuss prospective businesses and legal matters.

• Resolution 2025-06-09-5A: Approving plans for three retaining walls near the ATDM building at Cyber Park
• Resolution 2025-06-09-5B: Extending mitigation agreement with HGS LLC for $1,000 through July 31, 2025
• Resolution 2025-06-09-5C: Approving Amendment No. 42 with Dewberry Engineers for $121,370 for engineering services at Berry Hill megasite
• Resolution 2025-06-09-5D: Authorizing sign relocation services at Berry Hill from Sign Enterprise Inc. for $70,096.60 (VDOT-reimbursed)
• Resolution 2025-06-09-5E: Authorizing up to $200,000 for cemetery reburial and design at the Berry Hill megasite

The board unanimously approved plans for block retaining walls at the Cyber Park, a $1,000 amendment to the HGS mitigation agreement, a $121,370 engineering services contract, and a sign relocation project costing up to $70,096.60. It also authorized up to $200,000 for cemetery reburial and design services. The financial status report and the FY 2026 general expenditures budget were each accepted. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved block retaining walls plan (Resolution 2025-06-09-5A) – vote 4-0
• Approved amendment to HGS mitigation agreement for $1,000 (Resolution 2025-06-09-5B) – vote 4-0
• Approved engineering and construction services contract for $121,370 (Resolution 2025-06-09-5C) – vote 4-0
• Approved sign relocation services up to $70,096.60 (Resolution 2025-06-09-5D) – vote 4-0
• Authorized up to $200,000 for cemetery reburial and design services (Resolution 2025-06-09-5E) – vote 4-0
• Accepted Financial Status Report as presented – vote 4-0
• Accepted FY 2026 General Expenditures Budget – vote 4-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications and two special use permits. The body will also review a zoning ordinance code amendment and the City of Danville’s Environmental Stewardship Plan.

• Rezoning of West Main Street (Parcel 55063) from Old Town Residential to Highway Retail Commercial
• Special Use Permit for a daycare center at 2420 North Main Street
• Special Use Permit for three attached townhouses at 203 Ash Street
• Rezoning of 439 Cedarbrook Drive from Transitional Office to Multi-family Residential District
• Approval of subdivision development plans for River Oak Drive and Beech Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2026 budget and capital plan (first reading), an ordinance to increase casino gaming tax revenues by $5.25 million to reimburse Danville Utilities, and a $1.25 million land/water conservation grant. Additionally, the council will consider ten rezoning and special use permit applications, including a zoning amendment for a density waiver, a commercial communication tower, and a short-term rental permit. Several board appointments and a lease renewal for Pemberton Lofts are also on the agenda.

• FY2026 budget and capital plan first reading (CL-1976)
• $5,250,000 casino gaming tax appropriation to reimburse Danville Utilities (CL-2103)
• $1,251,928 Land and Water Conservation Grant (local share $625,964) (CL-2051)
• Rezoning by Blackstone Building Group: 6 parcels on Kayewood Lane and Westover Drive from S-R to conditional A-R, NC, and HR-C (CL-2099, 2100, 2101)
• Special use permits: commercial tower at 680 River Park Dr (CL-2097), multifamily density waiver at 18 Floyd St (CL-2096), short-term rental at 1021 Main St (CL-2102)

The council approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting and reappointed several officials. It adopted eight ordinances covering rezoning, a zoning amendment, and special‑use permits, each passing with an 8‑0‑1 vote and Councilmember Vogler absent. No public comments were heard during the hearings.

• Reappointed Eugene Jackson to the Airport Commission (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.01 rezoning parcel 20035 (North Ridge Street) (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.02 rezoning 671 Mount Cross Road (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.03 amendment to Chapter 41 creating Item 31 “Waiver of Maximum Density” (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.04 special‑use permit for 18 Floyd Street (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.05 special‑use permit for a wireless tower at 680 River Park Drive (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.06 special‑use permit for a contractor’s office at 810 Industrial Avenue (8-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06.07 rezoning multiple parcels on Kayewood Lane (8-0-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Danville Commission of Architectural Review will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows at 148 Sutherlin Avenue (Parcel 20595). It will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a wall sign and a freestanding sign at 742 Main Street (Parcel 26827). The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 24, 2025 and staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 148 Sutherlin Avenue (Parcel 20595)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for wall and freestanding sign at 742 Main Street (Parcel 26827)
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider the final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Danville Public Schools budget and an ordinance to change city fees effective July 1, 2025. The body will also vote on several budget amendments to appropriate grant funds for public safety and services.

• FY2026 Danville Public Schools Budget approval
• Ordinance to establish and increase city fees effective July 1, 2025
• Appropriation of $5,709,442 for the Comprehensive Services Act
• Appropriation of $178,333 for the Victim Witness Grant Program
• Appropriation of $100,000 for the CIT MARCUS Alert Co-Response Grant

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving four budget‑related ordinances totaling over $5.9 million with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved the FY 2026 Danville Public Schools budget by a unanimous 9‑0 vote. An ordinance amending city fees was adopted with an 8‑1 vote, the lone dissent coming from Council Member Vogler.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05.07 appropriating $5,709,442 for Comprehensive Services Act (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05.08 providing a $178,333 Victim Witness Grant (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05.09 adding a $15,381 Shield Grant (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05.10 adding a $100,000 CIT Marcus Alert Grant (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05.10 adopting the FY 2026 Danville Public Schools budget (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05.05 amending and increasing certain city fees (8-1)
• Adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 council meeting (9-0)
• Approved amendments to the FY 2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance for the Comprehensive Services Act (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including appointments to boards and commissions, renewal of the Pemberton Lofts lease agreement, revisions to the personnel system, a review of the city's debt capacity and creation of a capital/debt reserve, and a budget discussion. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition, economic development prospects, and performance reviews of the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. No votes are expected during this work session.

• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (CL-2080)
• Consideration of renewal of the Pemberton Lofts lease agreement (CL-2024)
• Consideration of revisions to the personnel system (CL-2027)
• Review of city's debt capacity and creation of capital/debt reserve (CL-2045)
• Closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition, economic development, and personnel performance reviews

The council approved a slate of reappointments and new appointments to several boards and commissions. Council members agreed to reverse recent utility fund transfers and use the $5.8 million unexpected casino revenue to avoid a utility rate increase. The lease renewal for Pemberton Lofts and revisions to the personnel system were placed on the upcoming business agenda.

• Approved reappointments and new appointments to Airport Commission, Danville Community College Board, Danville Development Council, Danville Pittsylvania Community Services Board, Danville Utility Commission, Danville CPMT, Transportation Advisory (no vote tally recorded)
• Council agreed to reverse utility fund transfers and apply $5.8 M unexpected casino revenue to electric and gas funds to prevent a rate increase (majority agreement)
• Placed Pemberton Lofts lease renewal on upcoming business agenda
• Placed personnel system revisions on upcoming business agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on five special exception permit applications to allow short-term rentals as principal uses at specific properties. The applications include properties on Garden Grove Street, Wood Avenue, Tyler Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Schoolfield Drive.

• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00219 by Legacy Home Collective, LLC at 133 Garden Grove Street
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00225 by Gibson Investing, LLC at 132 Wood Avenue
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00232 by Austin and Shauntae James at 302 Tyler Avenue
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00251 by James Buckner at 423 Chestnut Street, Apartment 2
• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00224 by Jerome Stephens at 73 Schoolfield Drive

General

The Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect its officers. The board will also consider an appeal filed by Bobby James and Justin Williams regarding the property at 1521 Goodyear Blvd.

• Election of officers
• Appeal for property at 1521 Goodyear Blvd filed by Bobby James and Justin Williams

The Building Code Board of Appeals voted to elect Bennis Bulter as Chairman and Lawrence Meder as Vice Chairman. Both elections received unanimous yes votes from the five members present. No other substantive actions or rulings were decided during the meeting.

• Bennis Bulter elected Chairman (5-0)
• Lawrence Meder elected Vice Chairman (5-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will vote on several action items, including a lease agreement with At-Taqwa Islamic Center at 120 S. Union St., a letter of intent with the Lester Group for parcels #60585 and #54629, a loan of up to $750,000 to Lansing Melbourne Group, and the purchase of 508 Memorial Drive. A plan to finance economic development projects via a Lease Revenue Bond is also on the agenda. The board will then hold a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition, prospective business, and legal matters.

• Lease agreement with At-Taqwa Islamic Center, Inc. at 120 S. Union St.
• Letter of intent with the Lester Group for parcels #60585 and #54629
• Loan not to exceed $750,000 to Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC and its members
• Purchase of 508 Memorial Drive (Parcel #21768) from Edward Dale and Ellen Haskins Whitlow
• Plan to finance economic development projects through a Lease Revenue Bond

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved five resolutions: a lease with At‑Taqwa Islamic Center, a letter of intent with the Lester Group, a $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC, the purchase of 508 Memorial Drive, and a plan to finance projects via lease‑revenue notes. All resolutions were adopted unanimously. The board also approved the meeting minutes and the financial report.

• Approved lease agreement with At‑Taqwa Islamic Center, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent with the Lester Group for parcels #60585 and #54629 (unanimous)
• Approved loan up to $750,000 to Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC and its members (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 508 Memorial Drive (Parcel #21768) from Edward Dale and Ellen Haskins Whitlow (unanimous)
• Approved plan to finance economic‑development projects through lease‑revenue notes (unanimous)
• Approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the current financial report (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The regular meeting of the Airport Commission scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

On May 13, 2025, the Danville Regional Airport Commission convened a strategic planning workshop with commission members, city representatives, and other guests. The group discussed focus areas such as aviation hub, customer support, educational support, economic partnership, and publicity, and outlined potential goals for airport development. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville‑Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider three resolutions: appointing Dave Arnold as interim county administrator officer; amending a mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC for a $1,000 extension payment; and authorizing the subdivision, consolidation and zoning reclassification of parcels at the Berry Hill Megasite. The board will also receive financial status reports for April 30 2025 and hold a closed session on confidential business and real‑property matters.

• Resolution 2025-05-12-5A: appoint Dave Arnold as Interim County Administrator Officer.
• Resolution 2025-05-12-5B: amend Mitigation Agreement with HGS, LLC, extending term to June 10 2025 for a $1,000 payment.
• Resolution 2025-05-12-5C: authorize subdivision and consolidation of Lot 10 (≈99.94 acres) and Lot 11 (≈520 acres) at the Southern Virginia Megasite, adjust Lot 1 (≈289.47 acres), and apply for required zoning reclassifications.
• Financial status reports as of April 30 2025 presented by the Authority Treasurer.
• Closed‑session discussion of prospective business locations, confidential records, real‑property acquisition/disposition, legal advice, and public contract award details.

The Authority adopted a resolution to execute and record a subdivision and consolidation plat for portions of Lots 10 and 11 at the Southern Virginia Megasite, adjusting boundaries and seeking zoning reclassifications. It also appointed Dave Arnold as the Interim County Administrator, authorized a one‑month extension of the mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC for a $1,000 fee, and accepted the financial status report for April 2025. All four actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved subdivision plat for Berry Hill Megasite (99.94 acres Lot 10 + 520 acres Lot 11) and related boundary adjustments – vote 4-0
• Appointed Dave Arnold as Interim County Administrator Officer – vote 4-0
• Authorized amendment to HGS, LLC mitigation agreement extending term to June 10 2025 with $1,000 payment – vote 4-0
• Accepted Financial Status Report as of April 30 2025 – vote 4-0

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to consider 11 new business items, including rezoning requests, a code amendment to create a 'Waiver of Maximum Density,' special use permits for multifamily housing, a commercial communication tower, a contractor's office, and short-term rental regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 7, 2025 meeting.

• Code amendment request PZ25-00261 to create 'Waiver of Maximum Density' in zoning ordinance
• Rezoning application by Averett University for Parcel 72810 (671 Mt. Cross Road) from HRC to TO-C
• Special use permit for multifamily dwellings at 18 Floyd Street by 18F Danville LLC
• Blackstone Building Group LLC seeks to rezone seven parcels from S-R to A-R, conditional N-C, and HR-C
• Special use permit for more than one short-term rental at 1021 Main Street by Preferred Management Group

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one to replace a boardwalk with concrete paving on the Riverwalk Trail at Riverside Drive, and another to install a sign at 530 Craghead Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 10 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00273: Replace existing boardwalk with concrete pedestrian paving on Riverwalk Trail at Parcel 01110 (Riverside Drive)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00280: Install sign at Parcel 22077 (530 Craghead Street) by Phillip Decker and Tommy Conner

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple agenda items, including adjusting utility rates effective July 1, 2025, and approving a one-time utility customer credit of up to $2.4 million funded by excess casino gaming taxes. Other major items include rezoning a parcel on Vandola Road, special use permits for child care and therapy services, the FY2026 school budget, and a noise ordinance revision. Several budget amendments and appointments to boards and commissions are also scheduled for votes.

• Public hearing on adjusting utility rates for utility services effective July 1, 2025
• Ordinance to fund a one-year utility customer credit not to exceed $2.4 million from casino gaming taxes
• Grant and loan of $750,000 each from Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for Mount Cross Road battery energy storage system
• Rezoning of Parcel 78585 (Vandola Road) from Suburban Residential to Attached Residential
• Repeal and re-enactment of Chapter 23.1 (Noise) of the City Code

The council unanimously approved four consent‑agenda budget items, providing a $750,000 grant and $750,000 loan for a battery energy storage system, $200,000 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, and $500,000 for a residential HVAC/insulation project, while moving the $2.4 million utility‑credit item to new business. It also confirmed nine appointments to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Development Authority, approved special‑use permits for Kare Partners and a 24‑hour child‑day‑care center, and rezoned a parcel on Vandola Road. The utility‑rate adjustment ordinance failed because no motion was made.

• Approved $750,000 grant and $750,000 loan for Mount Cross Road battery storage (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 support for Neighbors Helping Neighbors program (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 for City Residential HVAC/Insulation Project (9-0)
• Moved $2.4 million utility‑credit item to New Business Item M (9-0)
• Approved nine board and commission appointments (9-0)
• Approved special‑use permit for Kare Partners therapeutic day‑support services (9-0)
• Approved special‑use permit for 24‑hour child‑day‑care center at 1218 West Main St (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 78585 (Vandola Road) to attached residential (9-0)

City Council

The council will hold a work session to address standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of meeting minutes, program updates, and communications. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

The council formally approved the minutes of the May 6, 2025 work session. Council members discussed the FY 2026 budget, including a possible one‑time use of casino funds to cover a $6 million shortfall, but no formal decision or vote on that proposal was recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (signature of Mayor Alonzo L. Jones)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will discuss the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting and review financial statements from February. The meeting includes a presentation on current utility capital projects and customer outreach efforts.

• Review of February Financial Statements
• Presentation on current utility capital projects
• Discussion of customer outreach efforts

The Danville Utility Commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. Staff reviewed February 2025 financial statements, noting a $2.1 million over‑recovery in the electric fund, largely due to an $1.8 million insurance payment for a damaged substation. Directors presented updates on water and electric capital projects and on customer outreach efforts. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a detached accessory structure at 426 Chestnut Street (PZ25-00161) and replacement siding and windows at 148 Sutherlin Avenue (PZ25-00207). They will also approve the March 13, 2025 minutes and receive staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00161 for detached accessory structure at 426 Chestnut Street (Parcel 25560)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00207 for siding and window replacement at 148 Sutherlin Avenue (Parcel 20595)
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider seven items: a variance to expand a nonconforming use at a mobile home park at 120 Old Piney Forest Road; a variance to allow a private septic system at 665 Jenny Lane; and five special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as principal use at various residential properties. The board will vote on each application after public hearing.

• Variance application PZ25-00209 by VADA Danville MHP LLC for expansion of nonconforming use at 120 Old Piney Forest Road (Parcel 56018)
• Variance application PZ25-00213 by Justin Johnson to allow private septic system at 665 Jenny Lane (Parcel 78582)
• Special exception permit PZ25-00214 by Amie Richards for short-term rental at 7 Oak Ridge Avenue (Parcel 53513)
• Special exception permit PZ25-00215 by Amie Richards for short-term rental at 35 Oak Ridge Avenue (Parcel 56899)
• Special exception permit PZ25-00216 by Good Living Group LLC for short-term rental at 70 Morris Avenue (Parcel 52425)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several budget amendments funded by casino gaming taxes and federal grants. The body is also discussing energy projects and a safety action plan for city streets.

• Proposed $2.4 million one-year utility customer credit using casino gaming taxes
• Proposed $1,186,687 appropriation for HUD community development and home investment projects
• Proposed $500,000 for a City Residential HVAC/Insulation Project
• Proposed $200,000 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program
• Proposed $750,000 grant and $750,000 loan for the Mount Cross Road Battery Energy Storage System

The council adopted the consent agenda, including a HUD grant appropriation of $1,186,687, with an 8‑0‑1 vote. It then approved five resolutions—financial assistance to the Industrial Development Authority, a performance agreement for the Mount Cross Road battery storage system, a Virginia CPACE agreement, a smart‑thermostat program with American Municipal Power, and the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan—each by an 8‑0‑1 vote. Several budget amendment ordinances were read for the first time and will lie over for later consideration.

• Adopted consent agenda items, including HUD grant appropriation of $1,186,687 (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04.02 providing financial assistance to the Industrial Development Authority (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04.03 authorizing performance agreement for Mount Cross Road battery storage system (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04.04 approving Virginia CPACE agreement (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04.05 approving smart‑thermostat program with AMP (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04.06 adopting the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (8-0-1)
• Presented Ordinance 2025-04.02 (grant & loan for battery storage) for first reading, to lie over
• Presented Ordinance 2025-04.03 (Neighbors Helping Neighbors funding) for first reading, to lie over

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to consider appointments to boards and commissions, changes to council rules of procedure, a presentation on a satellite visitor center at Caesars Virginia, and a proposed repeal and reordaining of Chapter 23.1 (Noise) of the Danville City Code. The meeting will also include a closed session for property acquisition and economic development discussions.

• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (CL-1992)
• Changes to Council's Rules of Procedure (CL-2001)
• Presentation of Satellite Visitor Center at Caesars Virginia (CL-1993)
• Repealing and reordaining Chapter 23.1 'Noise' of Danville City Code (CL-2007)
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition and economic development discussions

The council did not approve any appointments, rule changes, or proposals. Recommendations for board appointments and revisions to the noise ordinance were postponed to a future business agenda. Discussions on procedural rule changes and a satellite visitor center lease were also referred to later meetings.

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will vote on several contracts and property transactions at its April 14 meeting. The largest item is a $525,975 contract modification for additional cemetery relocation services at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The board will also consider selling a 3.998-acre parcel at 115 Cain Street to Mid-Atlantic Broadband for $139,339 with a $39,339 incentive grant, and approving maintenance agreements for the Berry Hill and Cane Creek Centre sites. A closed session is scheduled to discuss prospective businesses and contract negotiations.

• Resolution to sell 3.998 acres at 115 Cain Street to Mid-Atlantic Broadband for $139,339 with a $39,339 grant
• Resolution to amend maintenance contract with Sellers Brothers ($3,600/month for Berry Hill, $2,350/month for Cane Creek Centre)
• Resolution to approve $525,975 contract modification with WSP USA for cemetery relocation services on Lot 3 at Berry Hill
• Resolution to approve $17,670 cultural resource services contract with WSP USA on Lot 1 at Berry Hill
• Resolution to approve plans for block wall installation around substation at Cyber Park project

The board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It authorized the purchase of the 115 Cain Street property for $139,339 with a $39,339 real‑property incentive grant, voting 4‑0. It also approved an amendment to the maintenance agreement with Sellars Brothers, setting monthly rates of $3,600 for the Megasite and $2,350 for Cane Creek Centre, also voting 4‑0.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)
• Authorized purchase and sale agreement for 115 Cain Street at $139,339 with $39,339 incentive grant (vote 4-0)
• Approved amendment to maintenance proposal with Sellars Brothers: $3,600/month for Megasite, $2,350/month for Cane Creek Centre, one‑year term (vote 4-0)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will consider two certificates of appropriateness: one for converting the existing structure at 18 Floyd Street into a multi-family apartment complex (PZ25-00226), and another for removing stucco and repairing brick at 215 Main Street (PZ25-00242). The meeting also includes staff updates and approval of the February 13, 2025 minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00226: 18 Floyd Street rehabilitation to multi-family apartments
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00242: 215 Main Street stucco removal and brick repair
• Staff updates
• Minutes from February 13, 2025

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will vote on a lease agreement with Danville Honey Bee LLC and Old Bee LLC for parking spaces at parcels #20204 and #22604. The board will also convene a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and economic development. Routine items include approval of March minutes and a financial statement as of March 31, 2025.

• Lease agreement between Danville Honey Bee LLC & Old Bee LLC and the IDA for parking spaces at parcels #20204 and #22604
• Closed meeting for discussion of real property acquisition and prospective business/economic development
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting
• Financial report (Statement of Accounts) as of March 31, 2025

The Industrial Development Authority approved the meeting minutes and the financial report, each with all present members voting AYE. The board passed a resolution authorizing the chairman to sign documents for dedicating right‑of‑way on parcels 21322, 23568, 23263, 22028, 23110, and 26621 for Memorial Drive sidewalk reconstruction. The board also moved to hold a closed session, then reconvened in an open session, and adopted a resolution certifying the limited public business discussed in the closed session.

• Approved meeting minutes (all present members AYE)
• Approved financial report (all present members AYE)
• Authorized chairman to sign dedication documents for parcels 21322, 23568, 23263, 22028, 23110, 26621 for Memorial Drive sidewalks (all present members AYE)
• Moved to recess and reconvene in a closed meeting (all present members AYE)
• Moved to reconvene in an open meeting (all present members AYE)
• Adopted resolution certifying limited public business discussed in closed meeting (all present members AYE)

Industrial Development Authority

The Airside Development Review Committee will consider a resolution to authorize Kare Partners, LLC to operate a Child Therapeutic Day Support Service at 119 Cane Creek Boulevard (Parcel 77074). This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize Kare Partners, LLC, d/b/a Compleat KiDZ, to operate a Child Therapeutic Day Support Service at 119 Cane Creek Boulevard.

Airport Commission

The Danville Airport Commission will meet to consider updates on site prep construction projects and the updated Airport Capital Improvement Plan. They will also discuss a strategic planning meeting and an FBO management update. Public comment will be heard on any agenda item.

• Update on Site Prep construction projects
• Updated Airport Capital Improvement Plan
• Airport Commission Strategic Planning Meeting
• FBO Management Update

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and confirmed that all FY2026 airport capital improvement projects were approved except the terminal building generator. The design phase for the Runway 2/20 lighting project was moved to FY2027. The commission also authorized Martha Walker to conduct stakeholder interviews and to reschedule the strategic planning meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 airport capital improvement projects, except terminal generator
• Moved Runway 2/20 lighting design to FY2027
• Authorized Martha Walker to interview stakeholders for strategic planning
• Rescheduled strategic planning meeting pending interview completion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a Special Use Permit application for a child daycare at 1218 West Main Street. It will also consider a rezoning application to change the Vandola Road parcel from S‑R Suburban Residential to A‑R Attached Residential. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting.

• Special Use Permit PZ25-00164 for a child daycare at 1218 West Main Street (Parcel 51471).
• Rezoning application PZ25-00194 to rezone Parcel 78585 (Vandola Road) from S‑R Suburban Residential to A‑R Attached Residential.
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the FY2025 budget to fund a bonus for city retirees in an amount not to exceed $725,000. Other business includes releasing city liens on Chatham Avenue to facilitate a donation to the Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation and a first reading of an ordinance to appropriate $1,186,687 in HUD grant funds. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to fund retiree bonus up to $725,000 from interest income
• Resolution to release city liens on Chatham Avenue (parcel #55564) for donation to Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation
• First reading of ordinance amending FY2025 budget to accept $1,186,687 in HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME funds, and program income
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from March 4, 2025 regular council meeting

The council unanimously adopted the Consent Agenda, which includes a budget amendment to fund a retiree bonus of up to $725,000 (vote 8-0). It also approved a resolution releasing the city‑held lien on parcel #55564 on Chatham Avenue to enable its donation, with a vote of 7‑0‑1‑1 (one abstention, one absent). An ordinance to amend the FY 2025 budget for HUD Community Development Block Grant funds totaling $1,186,687 was read for the first time and will be considered further.

• Adopt Consent Agenda, including $725,000 retiree bonus amendment (8-0)
• Approve release of city‑held lien on parcel #55564 Chatham Avenue (7-0-1 abstain, 1 absent)
• First reading of ordinance amending FY2025 budget for HUD grant funds $1,186,687 – pending final adoption

City Council

The council discussed the FY2026 budget, including a utility credit, casino property reassessment, a new downtown parking program, and debt service funding. Six council members agreed to add these items to the budget agenda. No formal vote on the overall budget was taken.

• Six council members agreed to add the casino reassessment revenue, parking program funding, and debt service items to the FY2026 budget

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several new business items, including approval of the Title VI Plan, financial and ridership status reports, a zone-based service option for door-to-door bus operations, and an update on capital projects. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Title VI Plan
• Financial status, ridership and employment status reports
• Zone-based service option to support door-to-door bus operations
• Update on capital projects

The committee approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the updated Title VI Plan for Danville Transit. Both motions passed with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved updated Title VI Plan (unanimous)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will meet to discuss minutes, review January financial statements, and hold a discussion on utility rates. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda. No rate changes are proposed in the agenda; the discussion is preliminary.

• Review of January financial statements
• Discussion on utility rates
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Danville Utility Commission reviewed the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve those minutes was made by Helm Dobbins and seconded by Vanessa Cain. All members voted in favor, so the minutes were approved unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a Special Exception Permit application from Good Living Group, LLC to allow a short-term rental as principal use at 372 Juless Street (Parcel 21174). The board will also approve the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Special Exception Permit PZ25-00171 for short-term rental at 372 Juless Street

City Council

The council will hear the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and consider several items including a lease agreement for commercial energy storage, a bonus payment for retirees, and budget amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for the energy storage lease. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and funding for airport engineering services.

• Presentation of the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Public hearing and resolution for a lease agreement with Danville VA BESS 2 LLC for energy storage at 900 Mount Cross Road
• Ordinance to fund a bonus for city retirees up to $725,000 from interest income
• Consent item: Amending FY2025 budget for airport erosion mitigation engineering services ($71,744 state plus $7,972 local share)
• Resolution to abandon an electric utility easement in Pittsylvania County

The Danville City Council received the City Manager's proposed $379M balanced budget for FY2026, which includes no tax rate increases but recommends modest utility rate adjustments totaling $10/month for typical residential customers. The Council approved a lease agreement with Danville VA BESS 2 LLC for energy storage facilities, approved an easement abandonment, and approved consent agenda items. A motion to reduce real estate taxes by $0.10 per $100 failed in a 4-4-1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $79,716 airport engineering budget amendment (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Danville VA BESS 2 LLC for energy storage at 900 Mount Cross Road (9-0)
• Approved abandonment of electric utility easement in Pittsylvania County (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance to fund retiree bonus up to $725,000 from interest income (first reading)
• Rejected motion to reduce real estate tax rate by $0.10 per $100 (4-4-1)

City Council

Council will hear a presentation on the zoning code update and discuss gun violence prevention signage. A closed meeting is scheduled for real property acquisition and economic development discussions.

• Consideration of minutes from February 18, 2025 work session
• Presentation of Zoning Code Update (CL-1837)
• Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention Signage (CL-1936)
• Closed meeting for acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting for prospective business or industry economic development

The Danville City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a presentation on a zoning code rewrite, discussed a gun violence prevention signage campaign, and received a utility rate study proposing increases. A straw poll showed majority support for a campaign rather than signs. The meeting ended with a closed session on property and economic development.

• Approved February 18, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Straw poll: majority favored gun violence prevention campaign over signs
• Straw poll: only Campbell and Saunders favored four gun signs
• Recessed into closed meeting for property acquisition and economic development (8-0-1)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (8-0-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear yard structure. The body will also discuss updates to Design Guidelines.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00161 for a detached accessory structure at 426 Chestnut Street

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will discuss an update to the design guidelines. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Design Guidelines Update

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority is meeting to review lease and financing agreements. The body will consider the purchase of properties for public parking and redevelopment in the River District.

• Lease renewal with The Launch Place
• Request from The Launch Place to sublet office space
• Commitment Letter between the IDA and First National Bank
• Financing for the purchase of three properties in the River District for public parking and redevelopment

The Danville Industrial Development Authority approved several resolutions, including renewing the lease with The Launch Place at 527 Bridge Street, authorizing a sublease of one office space, and obtaining financing with First National Bank for roof repairs and to pay off term debt at Atlantic Union Bank. The board also extended a citizen's deadline to remove a building by 60 days and approved moving a granite plaque honoring Charles Hylton, subject to insurance requirements. The November 11, 2025 meeting was rescheduled to November 18, 2025. An agenda item regarding property purchase was removed.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Extended time for building removal by 60 days for Marvin Sigmon (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of lease with The Launch Place at 527 Bridge Street (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to approve sublease of office space at 527 Bridge Street (unanimous)
• Approved financing with First National Bank for roof repairs and payoff of Atlantic Union Bank debt (unanimous)
• Approved moving Charles Hylton plaque with insurance certificate requirement (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 11, 2025 meeting to November 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Danville Airport Commission will discuss the status of fuel farm upgrades, provide an update on site preparation construction projects and the bidding timeline for a new hangar and aviation training facility, set a date for a strategic planning meeting on April 25, 2025, and give an update on FBO management. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Status of Fuel Farm Upgrades
• Update on Site Prep construction projects and timetable for bidding the hangar and Aviation Training Facility building
• Airport Commission Strategic Planning Meeting scheduled for April 25, 2025
• FBO Management Update

The Airport Commission received updates on fuel farm upgrades, noting a contractor completed all requested improvements except hose reel motors/switches, but also installed unrequested items. The contractor proposed a fee for the extra work, but more clarification is needed. The Commission also discussed site prep projects, with plans to bid the 80' x 80' hangar in May 2025 to meet FAA grant deadlines, and scheduled a strategic planning meeting for April 25, 2025.

• Approved the agenda for the March 11, 2025 meeting.
• Approved the minutes of the February 11, 2025 meeting as presented.
• Discussed fuel farm upgrades; contractor completed unrequested items, fee proposal pending clarification.
• Discussed site prep projects; hangar to be bid in May 2025 for FAA grant compliance.
• Discussed aviation training facility bid timing, linked to state/federal funding.
• Discussed strategic planning meeting scheduled for April 25, 2025, with Martha Walker as moderator.
• Received FBO update from AU Aviation; noted February was quiet, fuel sales reported.
• Heard public comment on DCC aviation maintenance training certification progress.

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider approval of minutes from its February 10, 2025 meeting, receive the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report, and review financial status reports as of February 28, 2025. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss prospective business locations, confidential records, real property acquisitions, legal advice, and contract awards related to its projects, including the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre.

• Consider approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report from Treasurer Michael Adkins
• Review Financial Status Reports as of February 28, 2025
• Closed session (per Va. Code §2.2-3711) to discuss prospective businesses, confidential records, real property, legal advice, and contract awards for Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects
• Return to open session to certify the closed meeting

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report, which received a clean, unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. The board also accepted the financial status report as of February 28, 2025, detailing revenues and expenses. The meeting then recessed into a closed session for legal and business discussions, and upon return, certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed.

• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025 regular meeting as presented.
• Approved the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report, which received a clean, unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies.
• Accepted the financial status report as of February 28, 2025, as presented.
• Recessed into a closed session for discussions permitted under Virginia law, including prospective businesses, confidential records, real property, legal advice, and contract awards.
• Certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements were discussed in the closed session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for a residential property and a special use permit for therapeutic services. The body will also review a right-of-way dedication and a major plat.

• Rezoning of 1985 Blair Loop Road from Suburban Residential to Multifamily Residential (PZ25-00080)
• Special Use Permit for Child Therapeutic Day Support Services at 119 Cane Creek Boulevard (PZ25-00160)
• ROW Dedication for Memorial Drive
• Major Plat review for Pinecrest Drive

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several budget amendments, including $4,483,772 for VDOT capital projects, $327,978 for a recreation enrichment program, and $150,000 for a jail-based substance use disorder treatment program. Other items include a special use permit for a hotel at 100 River Street, a rezoning on Sellers Road, and right-of-way vacations. The council will also appoint James Turner to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission.

• $4,483,772 for VDOT capital improvement projects
• $327,978 for a recreation enrichment program
• $150,000 for jail-based substance use disorder treatment grant
• Special use permit for a hotel at 100 River Street
• Rezoning of Sellers Road parcels from S-R to OT-R

The Danville City Council approved a rezoning of two parcels on Sellars Road from S-R Suburban Residential to OT-R Old Town Residential, allowing a 16-home rental development. The approval included a condition to eliminate Lot 11 and create a cul-de-sac, with staff to explore widening the road from the development to Route 58. The council also approved several other items, including a hotel special use permit, a right-of-way vacation, and budget amendments.

• Approved rezoning of Parcels 77304 and 77314 (Sellars Road) to OT-R with cul-de-sac condition (7-1-1)
• Approved special use permit for hotel at 100 River Street (8-0-1)
• Approved special use permit for attached dwellings at 849 Stokes Street (8-0-1)
• Approved vacation of 0.23 acres right-of-way near Commerce Street (9-0)
• Approved vacation of 0.03 acres right-of-way near Second Street (9-0)
• Approved release of city-held liens on five parcels for donation to housing authority (7-0-2, with abstentions)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for recreation program, jail-based treatment, and VDOT projects (8-0-1)
• Appointed James Turner to West Piedmont Planning District Commission (8-0-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application (PZ25-00161) submitted by Michael McNeely for a detached accessory structure in the rear yard of 426 Chestnut Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as officer elections, approval of prior meeting minutes, and staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00161 for a detached accessory structure at 426 Chestnut Street (Parcel 25560)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will review financial statements from December and follow up on the FY26 budget. The body will also discuss a residential peak shaving program involving smart thermostats.

• FY26 Budget follow-up
• Smart Thermostat Program-Residential Peak Shaving
• Review of December Financial Statements

The Danville Utility Commission approved the Utility Department's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for submission to City Council with a recommendation for adoption. Staff were directed to make necessary expenditure adjustments to balance the budget. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved FY 2026 Utility Department budget for submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear applications for variances and special exception permits, including requests to expand nonconforming uses, allow accessory structures in front yards, permit retail establishments in certain zones, and allow short-term rentals. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance PZ24-00645: Westover Manor seeks expansion of nonconforming use at 4020 Westover Drive
• Special Exception PZ24-00629: Barry Davis requests permit for short-term rental at 415 Plum Street
• Variance PZ25-00114: Rejeana Nelson requests variance for accessory structure at 516 Oxford Place
• Variance PZ25-00116: Letisha Kelley and Jacobey Mendenhall seek variance for retail at 248 Barrett Street
• Special Exception PZ24-00642: Millhouse Collective requests short-term rental permit at 73 Morris Avenue

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting, reviewing general fund financials, and voting on several ordinances. These include repealing and reordaining chapters on streets and sidewalks, amending tax codes, and appropriating funds for infrastructure and public safety programs.

• Consideration of an Ordinance Repealing and Reordaining Chapter 35, 'Streets and Sidewalks'
• Consideration of Amending Chapter 37 of the Danville City Code to add a new tax section
• Consideration of Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance for the Recreation Enrichment Program ($327,978 total)
• Consideration of Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance for the Sheriff's Office Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program ($150,000)
• Consideration of Amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance for VDOT Project Appropriations ($4,483,772)

The Danville City Council approved a major rewrite of its streets and sidewalks code, consolidating traffic, bicycle, and railroad regulations and enabling stricter enforcement of handicapped parking and scooter speed limits. It also approved a new property tax exemption for converting older commercial buildings into residential use, and accepted a parcel on Park Avenue for street improvements. Three budget appropriation ordinances were introduced on first reading and will be considered for final adoption later.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02.03 repealing and reordaining Chapter 35 (Streets and Sidewalks) and related chapters (6-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02.04 adding Section 37-169.1 for partial real estate tax exemption for multifamily/commercial structures (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02.14 accepting Parcel #60451 on Park Avenue from the Industrial Development Authority (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02.15 requesting VDOT adjust Danville's lane mile inventory (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02.05 for $327,978 Recreation Enrichment Program appropriation (first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02.06 for $150,000 jail-based substance use disorder treatment grant (first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02.07 for $4,483,772 VDOT capital improvement project appropriations (first reading)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving minutes from two previous work sessions and making an appointment to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. Two ordinances to vacate public rights-of-way near Commerce Street (0.23 acres) and Second Street (0.03 acres) are up for a vote. The council will also hold a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and prospective business or industry development.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024, and January 21, 2025 work sessions (CL-1871)
• Appointment to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission (CL-1900)
• Ordinance vacating approximately 0.23 acres of public right-of-way adjacent to parcels 52468, 53090, and 55464 near Commerce Street (CL-1861)
• Ordinance vacating approximately 0.03 acres of public right-of-way adjacent to parcels 01702 and 01703 near Second Street (CL-1862)
• Closed meeting under Code of Virginia for discussion of real property acquisition and economic development

The Danville City Council held a work session where they approved the minutes from prior meetings, agreed to place a recommendation for James Turner to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission on an upcoming agenda, and agreed to place two right-of-way vacation requests (near Commerce Street and Second Street) on upcoming agendas. The council also held a closed meeting to discuss property acquisition and economic development, certifying the session as compliant with Virginia law.

• Approved minutes from Dec 17, 2024 and Jan 21, 2025 work sessions (unanimous)
• Agreed to place James Turner appointment to West Piedmont Planning District Commission on upcoming agenda
• Agreed to place right-of-way vacation request near Commerce Street on upcoming agenda
• Agreed to place right-of-way vacation request near Second Street on upcoming agenda
• Held closed meeting for property acquisition and economic development discussions (9-0)
• Certified closed meeting as compliant with Virginia FOIA (9-0)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission is meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The body will consider requests for new signage and building exterior improvements.

• Application PZ25-00120: door and projecting signs at 126 South Market Street
• Application PZ25-00154: facade improvements at 527 & 529 Main Street

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will decide on multiple action items, including granting a right-of-way across six IDA parcels for public sidewalk reconstruction along Memorial Drive, approving easements for sewer and utility extensions, and authorizing timber harvest contracts. They will also consider a lease agreement for a café at 317-319 Craghead Street, termination of parking lot rentals with Caesars Danville, and refinancing of a construction loan at Dan River Falls. A closed meeting is scheduled for discussions on property acquisition and economic development.

• Resolution to grant dedication of right-of-way across parcels 21322, 23568, 23263, 22028, 23110, 26621 for Memorial Drive sidewalk reconstruction
• Temporary construction and permanent utility easement for sanitary sewer extension on parcel 51588
• Timber harvest administration agreement with Eastern Forest Consultants LLC not to exceed $12,000 at Gypsum Road parcel 78170
• Lease agreement between J&W Associated LLC dba Links Cafe and IDA at 317-319 Craghead Street
• Termination of parking lot rental agreements between IDA and Caesars Danville LLC

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved all agenda items unanimously, including several resolutions for right-of-way and utility easements to the city, a lease with Wendy Brim and J&W Associated LLC for 317-319 Craghead Street, and contracts for timber harvest at Gypsum Road. The board also consented to a historical marker application for 424 Memorial Drive, contingent on property owner agreement, and terminated a lease with Caesars Virginia, LLC. The meeting included a closed session for confidential business and real estate discussions.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)
• Consented to historical marker application for 424 Memorial Drive, contingent on owner agreement (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way dedication for sidewalks on Memorial Drive (4-0)
• Approved temporary and permanent utility easements for sewer extension (4-0)
• Approved easements for sewer force main in Airside Industrial Park (4-0)
• Approved $12,000 timber harvest administration contract with Eastern Forest Consultants (4-0)
• Approved lease with Wendy Brim and J&W Associated LLC for 317-319 Craghead Street (4-0)

Airport Commission

The commission will receive an update on site‑prep construction projects. It will set the date for a strategic planning meeting on April 25 2025. It will also hear a report on fixed‑base operator (FBO) management.

• Update on site‑prep construction projects
• Airport Commission strategic planning meeting scheduled for April 25, 2025
• FBO management update

The Danville Airport Commission received updates on construction delays, including a trench drain elevation error and a fiber cable incident, and discussed plans to bid the 80' x 80' hangar in May to meet a June 30 FAA grant deadline. The commission tabled a decision on a strategic planning meeting moderator until March and heard that Averett University's FBO sold 5,692 gallons of Jet A and 1,396 gallons of 100LL Avgas in January. No formal votes were taken on these items; the agenda and January minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda for February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on strategic planning meeting moderator until March meeting
• Discussed plans to advertise bid for 80' x 80' hangar in May to meet FAA grant deadline
• Heard update on site prep delays due to trench drain elevation error and fiber cable incident

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will review current property occupants and financial reports. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real estate acquisitions or dispositions.

• Presentation of Authority’s Property Listing with Occupants
• Financial Status Reports as of January 31, 2025
• Closed session regarding Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects
• Closed session regarding acquisition and disposition of publicly held real property

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved the annual property listing presentation and the January 31, 2025 financial status report, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. The board also voted to enter closed session for discussions on prospective businesses, real estate, and legal matters, and certified the closed session as lawful upon return. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved property listing presentation with occupants (4-0)
• Approved financial status report as of January 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance resolution (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with several items, including a rezoning application and three special use permits. Key items include a rezoning of two parcels on Sellers Road from S-R Suburban Residential to OT-R Old Town Residential, and special use permits for a hotel on River Street, attached residential dwellings on Stokes Street, and an amendment of conditions for a property on Craghead Street. The Commission will also vote to approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning application for Parcels 77304 and 77314 (Sellers Road) from S-R Suburban Residential to OT-R Old Town Residential
• Special Use Permit for a hotel at Parcel 01078 (River Street) by Dan Hotel River St LLC
• Special Use Permit for attached residential dwellings at Parcel 20327 (849 Stokes Street) by Harshil Patel
• Amendment of conditions on Ordinance 2021.05.02 at Parcel 21481 (411 Craghead Street) filed by Garrett Shifflett
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a special use permit for attached residential dwellings on Aspen Street, amendments to the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, and transfer of a city-owned parcel to the school board. The council will also consider releasing liens on five properties, granting an easement for fiber installation, and designating 14 census tracts as revitalization areas.

• Special use permit for attached residential dwellings at parcels 00499 and 00500 (Aspen Street) – applicant MACD Lending, LLC
• Amendment and readoption of Chapter 10.5 Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing Program
• Transfer of city-owned parcel #59921 on Piney Forest Road to the Danville School Board as surplus property
• Release of city-held liens on parcels #01542, #03684, #04560, #24020, and #25759 to facilitate donation to the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Designation of U.S. Census Tracts 1–6, 8–12, 13.01, 13.02, and 14 as revitalization areas

The Danville City Council approved a special use permit for attached residential dwellings at parcels 00499 and 00500 on Aspen Street, filed by MACD Lending, LLC. The council also amended the C-PACE financing program, transferred a city-owned parcel to the school board, released liens on five properties, granted an easement to Lumos Networks, accepted two properties from the housing authority, petitioned VDOT for three parcels, designated revitalization areas, and approved a support agreement with the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority. All votes were unanimous except for two items where two members abstained due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved special use permit for attached dwellings at Aspen Street (9-0)
• Adopted amended C-PACE financing program ordinance (9-0)
• Transferred surplus parcel #59921 on Piney Forest Road to Danville School Board (9-0)
• Released city-held liens on five properties to facilitate donation to DRHA (7-0-2, Hood and Jones abstained)
• Granted easement to Lumos Networks for fiber cable on South Boston Road (9-0)
• Accepted two properties from DRHA for infrastructure improvements (7-0-2, Hood and Jones abstained)
• Petitioned VDOT to transfer three surplus parcels to the city (9-0)
• Designated 14 census tracts as revitalization areas (9-0)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will discuss the 2025 Biennial Rate Study and receive an introduction to the Fiscal Year 2026 Utilities Budget. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and review of November financial statements. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Review of November 2024 financial statements
• Discussion of 2025 Biennial Rate Study
• Introduction to Fiscal Year 2026 Utilities Budget
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting

The Danville Utility Commission unanimously approved the minutes from December 10, 2024, and voted to recommend the 2025 biennial rate study to City Council for fiscal years 2026/2027, including rate adjustments to meet cost of service requirements. The commission also reviewed November financial statements and received introductions to the FY2026 utility budgets, which include capital projects for wastewater, water, gas, and electric systems. No public comments were made.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 2025 biennial rate study to City Council for FY2026/2027 (unanimous)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application (PZ25-00079) filed by Rory Dowling to construct a hotel at Parcel 01078 on River Street. They will also review and approve the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ25-00079 for hotel at Parcel 01078 (River Street)

Commission of Architectural Review

The meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, is canceled. This is due to a lack of cases being filed by the January 9, 2024, deadline.

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, to review the General Fund financials as of December 31, 2024, and receive the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting and opportunities for public comment on non-agenda items. No new ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes from December 17, 2024
• Review of General Fund financials as of December 31, 2024
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 financial statement audit

The Danville City Council approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 regular meeting as presented. The council received a presentation on General Fund financials as of December 31, 2024, and heard the Fiscal Year 2024 audit report, which included a clean, unmodified audit opinion. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a citizen's request regarding a property on the demolition list.

• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will convene to approve minutes from November 2024 and discuss the acquisition of real property in a closed session.

• Approval of November 19, 2024, work session minutes
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition
• Closed meeting for prospective business discussion

The Danville City Council approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes and made several reappointments to boards and commissions. The council also voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss property acquisition and economic development projects, and later certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Nov 19, 2024 work sessions (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bryant Hood to Dan River Business Development and Danville Development Council
• Reappointed Sherman Saunders to Employee Retirement System
• Reappointed Lee Vogler to MPO and West Piedmont Planning District Commission
• Reappointed Barry Mayo to Pittsylvania County Community Action Board
• Approved closed meeting for property and economic development discussions (8-0-1)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (7-0-2)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on 7 special exception permit applications for short-term rentals at various properties and 2 variance applications seeking expansion of nonconforming uses. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of minutes from December 19, 2024.

• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00576: Gibson Investing LLC for short-term rental at 197 Wood Avenue
• Special Exception Permits PZ24-00609, PZ24-00615, PZ24-00627: Diamond Burkes at 110 Graymont Place, Dvest LLC at 78 Glen Oak Drive, Jayson Harris at 130 Schoolfield Drive
• Special Exception Permits PZ24-00629, PZ24-00634, PZ24-00643, PZ24-00654: Barry Davis at 415 Plum Street, Jennifer Barbee at 129 Withers Rd., Lorenzo Properties LLC at 422 Freeze Road, Good Living Group LLC at 322 Westhampton Avenue
• Variance PZ24-00645: Westover Manor for expansion of nonconforming use at 4020 Westover Drive
• Variance PZ24-00646: Jack Neal for expansion of nonconforming use at 105 Longview Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three action items: updates to pending applications, revisions to the city's zoning code, and changes to the short‑term rental (STR) permit process. Staff will also provide routine updates before the meeting adjourns.

• Application updates
• Zoning Code Update
• STR Permit Update

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider several action items including residential development incentives, a lease agreement with the Downtown Danville Association, and authorization for interior construction at 406 Jefferson Street. They will also vote on a loan term extension renewal and a loan agreement with the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to refinance a loan secured by 1350 Barker Road. The meeting includes a closed session for real property acquisition, economic development discussions, and legal consultation.

• Residential Development Incentives
• Request to authorize interior construction at 406 Jefferson Street for new tenant
• Approval of Lease Agreement at 208 N Union St Suite 101 with Downtown Danville Association D/B/A River District Association
• MEP Loan Term Extension Renewal
• Enter into Loan Agreement with Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to refinance loan secured by 1350 Barker Road

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved resolutions to create and amend grant programs to stimulate new housing construction, and authorized the city to enter a construction services agreement with Diversified Services for work at 406 Jefferson Street, not to exceed $500,000. The board also approved lease agreements with the Downtown Danville Association for property at 208 N. Union Street, and a loan agreement with the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. All votes were unanimous among the six members present.

• Approved resolution creating and amending grant programs to stimulate new housing construction (6-0)
• Approved construction services agreement with Diversified Services for 406 Jefferson Street, up to $500,000 (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Downtown Danville Association for 208 N. Union St. Ste 101 (6-0)
• Approved loan agreement with Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Reconvened in closed executive session for business recruitment and property acquisition discussions (6-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (7-0)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on a Regional Bus Feasibility Study and consider proposed FY26 Operating Budget and Capital Program of Projects. The committee will also receive updates on financial status, ridership, employment, mobile app/web portal, and FY24/25 capital projects. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker on specific agenda items.

• Regional Bus Feasibility Study presentation by Lib Rood of KFH Group
• Proposed FY26 Operating Budget and FY26 Capital Program of Projects
• Financial status, ridership, and employment status reports
• Update on mobile app and web portal
• Update on FY24 and FY25 Capital Program of Projects

The committee approved the proposed FY2026 operating and capital budgets as presented. They also discussed a regional bus feasibility study, reviewed financial and ridership updates, and received updates on capital projects and the mobile app discontinuation.

• Approved FY2026 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 capital program totaling $2,861,225 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Danville Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting with new business items including a tour of the corporate hangar site preparation construction project and an update on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan. The commission will also set a date for the next Strategic Planning meeting and receive an FBO management update. Public comment is permitted on agenda items.

• Tour of corporate hangar site prep construction project
• Update on Airport Capital Improvement Plan
• Set date for next Strategic Planning meeting
• FBO management update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved the agenda and minutes, then reviewed the FY26 capital improvement plan totaling $4,565,233, which includes projects like a new hangar, runway lighting, and stormwater mitigation. The commission also discussed extending the corporate hangar site prep contract due to weather delays and scheduled a strategic planning meeting for April 25, 2025. No formal votes were taken on the capital plan or contract extension; these were informational updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled strategic planning meeting for April 25, 2025
• Noted need to extend corporate hangar site prep contract due to weather delays

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will meet to elect officers for 2025 and consider several resolutions. Key items include a $1.895 million loan from the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to purchase 289.47 acres near Berry Hill Road for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill project. The board will also discuss a revised permanent easement and a temporary construction storage easement for water main facilities on Lot 4. Additionally, a report on the Regional Bus Service Feasibility Study will be presented.

• Consideration of Resolution 2025-01-13-5B: report on Regional Bus Service Feasibility Study
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-01-13-5C: grant of revised permanent easement (19,362 sq ft) on Lot 4 for water main facilities
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-01-13-5D: grant of temporary construction storage easement (258,581 sq ft) on Lot 4
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-01-13-5E: $1.895M loan from Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to purchase 289.47 acres at 5981 Berry Hill Road
• Closed meeting to discuss prospective businesses and real estate acquisitions

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a $1.895 million loan from the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to purchase the 289.47-acre Hairston Family Farm at 5981 Berry Hill Road, near the Southern Virginia Megasite. The board also accepted a feasibility study recommending a regional bus service from Danville to Greensboro, approved two easements for water main construction at the Megasite, and elected new officers for 2025.

• Approved $1.895M VSBFA loan for 5981 Berry Hill Road purchase (4-0)
• Accepted regional bus service feasibility study recommending Danville-Greensboro route (4-0)
• Granted permanent easement for water main at Megasite (4-0)
• Granted temporary construction storage easement at Megasite (4-0)
• Elected J. Lee Vogler Jr. as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected William V. Ingram as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Reappointed Secretary, Treasurer, City Manager Officer, County Administrator Officer (4-0)
• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special use permit (PZ24-00611) by MACD Lending LLC to allow attached residential dwellings on parcels 00499 and 00500 on Aspen Street. The meeting also includes election of officers, approval of December 2024 minutes, and a planning director's report.

• Special Use Permit PZ24-00611 for attached residential dwellings at Aspen Street parcels 00499 and 00500
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a freestanding sign at 424 Memorial Drive and a new hotel on River Street. They will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00638 for a freestanding sign at 424 Memorial Drive (Parcel 21344) by Trophy and Sign Center.
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ25-00079 for a hotel on River Street (Parcel 01078) by Rory Dowling.
• Election of officers for the commission.

City Council

The Danville City Council will first approve minutes from its December 3, 2024 meeting and the November 7, 2024 work session. It will then consider a special use permit application by Danville Public Schools that seeks waivers of the maximum sign area at thirteen parcels across the city. Additional items include rezoning requests for 1819 North Main Street and 924 Arnett Boulevard, a group‑home permit at 145 Sherwood Drive, and a moral‑obligation agreement with the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority.

• Approve minutes from the Dec. 3, 2024 council meeting and the Nov. 7, 2024 work session (Council Letter CL‑1800).
• Special Use Permit for Danville Public Schools to waive maximum sign area at 13 locations, including 280 Christopher Lane, 220 & 228 Cleveland Street, 1540 Halifax Road, and 1400 West Main Street (Council Letter CL‑1780).
• Rezoning application to change 1819 North Main Street from OT‑R Old Town Residential to N‑CC Conditional Neighborhood Commercial (Council Letter CL‑1781).
• Special Use Permit for a group home at 145 Sherwood Drive filed by Patterson’s Residential Services LLC (Council Letter CL‑1782).
• Resolution authorizing a Moral Obligation Agreement between the City of Danville and the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Council Letter CL‑1790).

The Danville City Council approved all items on the agenda, including 13 special use permits for Danville Public Schools to waive maximum sign area at various locations, two rezonings (1819 North Main Street and 924 Arnett Boulevard), a group home at 145 Sherwood Drive, a density waiver at 553 Lynn Street, and a moral obligation agreement with the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. The council also passed a motion to explore a gun safety sign campaign and an amended motion to have staff gather information on a disparity study.

• Approved 13 special use permits for school sign waivers (9-0)
• Rezoned 1819 North Main Street from OT-R to N-CC (9-0)
• Rezoned 924 Arnett Boulevard from OT-R to HR-CC (9-0)
• Approved group home special use permit at 145 Sherwood Drive (9-0)
• Approved density waiver at 553 Lynn Street (9-0)
• Approved moral obligation agreement with Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (9-0)
• Passed motion to develop gun safety sign campaign (9-0)
• Passed amended motion to study disparity study (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for its inaugural session. The body will administer oaths of office and elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• Oaths of office
• Election of Mayor
• Election of Vice Mayor
• Drawing of Council seats

The Danville City Council held its inaugural meeting, administered oaths to five re-elected members, and unanimously elected Alonzo L. Jones as Mayor and James B. Buckner as Vice Mayor, both for two-year terms ending December 31, 2026. The meeting also included a drawing for council seating and congratulatory remarks.

• Elected Alonzo L. Jones as Mayor for a two-year term (unanimous)
• Elected James B. Buckner as Vice Mayor for a two-year term (unanimous)
• Administered oaths of office to five re-elected council members
• Conducted drawing for council seating