Radford public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a special use permit to demolish a house and build a duplex at 2016 Fourth Street, and a rezoning of a portion of 901 8th Street from single-family residential to limited business and another portion from limited business to single-family residential. A work session will include an update on the Zoning Ordinance from the New River Valley Regional Commission.

• SUP-25-001: Special use permit for a duplex at 2016 Fourth Street (Tax Map 18-(3)-SEC 19 Lots 12&13)
• RZ-25-001: Rezoning of 901 8th Street (Tax Map 14-(5)-SEC12-6-7 and 14-(5)-SEC12-8) from R-3 to B-1 and from B-1 to R-3
• Work session: Zoning Ordinance Update presented by Aphi Fancon, New River Valley Regional Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve November minutes and financial report, hear from special guests John and Crystall Sadler, and discuss Rakestraw Invoices. Director comments include an update on Foundry Phase 1 and a request for proposals for concrete removal. No votes on legislation or major contracts are scheduled.

• Special guests John and Crystall Sadler
• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Financial report for November 2024
• Rakestraw Invoices review
• Update on Foundry Phase 1 and RFP for concrete removal

The Radford Economic Development Authority approved moving $450,000 from pooled city cash to new accounts at Atlantic Union Bank, approved two Rakestraw invoices totaling $13,242, and denied permission for anyone to use the Foundry property unless contracted for remediation. The board also discussed potential demolition cost assistance for a property the Sadlers are interested in purchasing, but no formal action was taken on that matter.

• Approved moving $450,000 to new Atlantic Union Bank accounts (6-0)
• Approved Rakestraw invoices of $11,222.85 and $2,019.15
• Denied non-contracted access to Foundry property for hunting or other uses
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board discussed challenges with same-day voter registration, which has caused the registrar's office to exceed its budget. The board noted a deputy registrar's resignation and discussed next steps for hiring. No formal actions were taken; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Deputy Registrar Janet Parrish resigned, effective December 20, after nearly 12 years of service
• Registrar's office exceeded budget due to same-day registration operations
• State delegate advised that other localities face similar same-day registration funding concerns
• Board discussed handling of Envelopes 1A and convening provisional votes meeting at start of canvass

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on Ordinance 1811 to vacate a right-of-way, consider a resolution on battery energy storage, make appointments to boards, and approve appropriations including an $11,033 litter grant and a $240,000 donation from the Bowling Trust.

• Ordinance 1811 – Vacation of Right of Way
• Resolution on Battery Energy Storage
• Appointments to Mount Rodgers Workforce Development and New River Resource Authority boards
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.16: $11,033 – Litter Grant
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.17: $240,000 – Bowling Trust Donation

The Radford City Council approved a resolution to work with Blue Ridge Power and Light Shift Energy on a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to reduce transmission costs. The council also approved the vacation of a public right-of-way, accepted two appropriation ordinances, and passed several resolutions recognizing retiring officials.

• Approved BESS resolution with Blue Ridge Power and Light Shift Energy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1811 vacating 1,700 sq ft right-of-way between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.16 accepting $11,033 DEQ grant for litter prevention (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 1802.17 accepting $240,000 library gift for books and literacy (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring December 30, 2024 as Mr. Bobby Davis Day (5-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Greg Holbrook's 31 years of service (5-0)
• Approved resolution honoring David Ridpath and naming January 1, 2025 as David Ridpath Day (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Asbury to New River Resource Authority (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will receive updates on the Foundry site cleanup and the Rakestraw invoice, and hear from Radford High School about its Horticulture/POP Program. A reminder is noted for the soil contamination bid review scheduled for November 26.

• Radford High School Horticulture / POP Program presentation
• Rakestraw Invoice discussion
• Foundry Clean-up Update
• Reminder: Soil Contamination Bid Review on November 26

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board met and conducted a risk limiting audit of the November 5, 2024 U.S. Senate election, as instructed by the Virginia Department of Elections. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

• Risk limiting audit of the November 5, 2024 U.S. Senate election per Virginia Department of Elections instructions

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a public hearing on a lease request from Shentel, followed by a vote on Ordinance 1809 related to the lease. New business includes a resolution on power supply, a resolution on battery energy storage, and Ordinance 1810 for the Prospect Hill Development. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.

• Public hearing and vote on Shentel Lease Request (Ordinance 1809)
• Resolution on Power Supply
• Resolution on Battery Energy Storage
• Ordinance 1810 - Prospect Hill Development
• Proclamation: Small Business Saturday

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board held a multi-day meeting to canvass the results of the November 5 general election, including closed sessions to determine the validity of provisional ballots. The board completed the canvass on November 14. The agenda consists solely of election-related procedural business.

• Initial canvass of November 5 general election results began November 6
• Closed meeting on November 13 to consider provisional ballots under Virginia Code § 24.2-653.01
• Closed meeting on November 14 to continue consideration of provisional ballots
• Board completed the canvass on November 14

Library Board

The Library Board reviewed strategic plan updates, approved August minutes, and discussed new initiatives. They learned of a $240,000 trust fund from patron Carol F. Bowling, $3,500 in donations for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and a state aid increase to $239,757. The board also prepared to advocate for the library amid potential budget cuts from the city.

• Received $240,000 trust fund from Carol F. Bowling
• State aid increased from $217,942 to $239,757 for FY2025
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now has 150 registered children
• City requested budget lines be held until January 2025, including $4,000 for local conferences and $2,000 for Facility Dog Oliver
• Library added Library Chef cooking platform and will install Happy Or Not Survey podiums

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a work session on November 4, 2024, to discuss a zoning ordinance update presented by the New River Valley Regional Commission and Radford Economic Development Authority. No votes or formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presented by Aphi Fancon (New River Valley Regional Commission & Radford Economic Development Authority)

City Council

The Radford City Council will consider vacating an alleyway between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street after receiving the Board of Viewers report. They will schedule a public hearing for a Shentel lease request for real property. Two appropriation ordinances totaling $20,700 for DMV selective enforcement for police traffic and alcohol safety services are up for approval. The council also plans appointments to the Beautification Commission and Work Force Development Board, and will discuss an interim city manager services contract.

• Vacation of alleyway between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street
• Shentel Lease Request – schedule public hearing
• Appropriation $11,500 for DMV Selective Enforcement – Police Traffic Services
• Appropriation $9,200 for DMV Selective Enforcement – Alcohol Safety
• Appointments to Beautification Commission and Work Force Development Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a work session regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance. This session includes a staff report from Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission.

• Work session on Zoning Ordinance Update

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings, director comments, and board comments. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(6) for investment discussions
• Approval of minutes from September 19 and October 3, 2024

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board voted unanimously to require all Officers of Election to attend a training session in order to work the November election. The board also discussed election logistics including absentee precinct assignments, provisional voting, risk-limiting audit, and early voting turnout.

• Motion passed requiring mandatory training for Officers of Election to work the November election
• Discussion on placing unassigned officers where need is greatest on election day
• Update on Central Absentee Precinct assignments and training
• Details on upcoming provisional vote meeting and risk limiting audit
• Review of early voting turnout and precinct equipment delivery schedule

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a right-of-way alleyway between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street, and consider appointing a Board of Viewers for the process. The council will also receive a report from the City/University Joint Advisory Commission and discuss legislative priorities. Closed sessions are scheduled for investment and personnel matters.

• Public hearing: vacation of right-of-way for alleyway between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street
• Appointment of a Board of Viewers for the alleyway vacation
• Report from the City/University Joint Advisory Commission
• Discussion of Council Legislative Priorities
• Closed sessions for investment discussion and personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss an update to the city's zoning ordinance, presented by a regional commission representative. No votes or formal action will be taken at this session.

• Zoning ordinance update presentation by New River Valley Regional Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2024, to approve minutes from three prior meetings, receive a financial report, and hear from special guests Andrew & Dee Hunds regarding a bike shop. The board will also discuss a Materials Management Plan and related RFP from Haley Aldrich.

• Special guests Andrew & Dee Hunds, Bike Shop
• Discussion of Materials Management Plan / RFP – Haley Aldrich
• Approval of minutes from July 18, August 8, and September 19, 2024
• Financial report review

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene publicly to consider several items. These include appointments to boards, a lease extension for Radford High School Foundation, a report on CDBG performance, and scheduling a public hearing to vacate an alleyway. The council will also vote on appropriations totaling $174,751 for CDBG and TRIAD funding.

• Appointments to New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board and Tourism Commission
• Resolution to extend lease with Radford High School Foundation
• CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Report for review
• Schedule public hearing to vacate alleyway between Ninth Avenue and Prospect Street
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.12: $172,251 for CDBG allocation; Ordinance 1802.13: $2,500 for TRIAD funding

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board discussed preparations for the upcoming election, including staff training and security assessments. The board also reviewed the status of mail ballots and poll pad testing.

• Discussion of risk-limiting audits and potential hand counts after the November election
• Scheduled vulnerability assessment and security measures
• Testing of new poll pads
• Challenges with grant reimbursement due to lack of a city Procurement Policy
• Approval of meeting minutes from June, July, and August

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then consider several public items. Key decisions include a vote on Ordinance 1808 renewing the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement and a discussion of real property tax relief. The council also plans to review restrictive covenants for Techlab and consider a resolution supporting kidney transplant services.

• Ordinance 1808: Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement (vote)
• Real Property Tax Relief (discussion)
• Review of Techlab Restrictive Covenants
• Resolution of Support for Kidney Transplant Services
• Appointments to Workforce Development Board and Tourism Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority meets to approve minutes from May and June, review the financial report, discuss a performance agreement, and consider quotes for mowing services. Board comments will follow. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 9 and June 20, 2024
• Financial report review
• Performance Agreement Discussion (no details provided)
• Mowing Quotes (potential contract award)

The Radford Economic Development Authority approved a proposal from Rakestraw Lawn Care Inc. for mowing and brush/tree removal on the Foundry property. Work is expected to begin in early November and take about two weeks. The board also discussed fence line brush removal as a priority for entry improvements.

• Approved Rakestraw Lawn Care Inc. proposal for mowing and brush/tree removal on Foundry property (motion carried)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board reviewed voting system security and ADA compliance. The board discussed election preparations, including tabulator testing and voter outreach. Members authorized the General Registrar to purchase cages for new poll pads.

• Authorization to purchase cages for new poll pads
• Review of voting system security plan
• Verification of ADA compliance survey
• Discussion of logic and accuracy testing for tabulator machines
• Planning for Officer of Election training and ballot ordering

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement and consider Ordinance 1808 to approve it. The council will also vote on several appropriation ordinances totaling $213,585 for various programs including a HEAT grant, asset forfeiture, police donations, auxiliary grant, CSA funds, and Medicaid expansion. Other items include resolutions on personal property tax relief and VDOT maintenance payments, as well as appointments to the City/University Joint Commission.

• Public hearing on Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement and Ordinance 1808
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.06: $12,500 for HEAT Grant
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.07: $82,622 for Asset Forfeiture
• Resolution on Personal Property Tax Relief
• Resolution on VDOT Maintenance Payments

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a POP application from Sage Health. The board will also review a storefront partnership between the City and Radford University and receive an update on the Foundry Master Plan.

• POP Application – Sage Health
• Store Front Exploration – The City & Radford University Partnership
• Foundry Update / Master Plan

Library Board

The Radford Public Library Board reviewed minutes, discussed the 2021-2026 strategic plan, and launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books to children under 5. They reported a successful summer reading program with 853 participants and over 12,000 reading days logged. The board noted that the Lamplighters' book sale raised $1,474 and that the city budget is under review; members were urged to advocate for the library.

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library launched for Radford children ages 0-5
• Summer Reading Program had 853 participants (426 kids, 121 teens, 306 adults)
• Lamplighters' book sale raised $1,474
• Strategic plan input due from board members by November meeting
• City of Radford budget under review; board asked to advocate for library

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board authorized the purchase of a ballot-on-demand printer for early voting using a grant. They also held a closed session to discuss the General Registrar's performance review. The registrar reported on poll pad training, ballot drop box location, security, and election preparation logistics.

• Authorization to purchase a ballot-on-demand printer for early voting with grant funds
• Closed meeting to review General Registrar Lindsey Williams's performance
• Discussion of training for new KNOWiNK poll pads
• Review of ballot drop box location for upcoming election
• Scheduling of logic and accuracy testing for tabulator machines

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, review financial reports, discuss a sign change at the Radford Industrial Park, and receive an update on the Foundry project. Board comments will follow. The meeting is largely procedural but includes two action items.

• Officer Elections for chair and vice chair positions
• Financial Report review
• Radford Industrial Park Sign Change discussion
• Foundry Update presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect officers and review a staff report regarding an update to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Update

City Council

The council will hold a work session regarding the FY 2025 Budget and Revenue Anticipation Note. The agenda includes a public hearing for the West Radford Commerce Park property transfer and several appropriation ordinances. The meeting also addresses water plant chemical bids and an opioid litigation settlement resolution.

• Public hearing: West Radford Commerce Park Property Transfer
• Opioid Litigation Settlement Resolution-Kroger
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.04: $211,411 SRO Grant McHarg/DIS
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.03: $90,306 SRO Grant Belle Heth
• Appropriation Ordinance 1802.05: $10,638 Election Equipment

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission is holding a work session regarding a zoning ordinance update. This meeting is not a public hearing, and commissioners will not vote or take action during this session.

• Zoning Ordinance Update with Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority will discuss a new hotel bond and bond resolution. The agenda also includes a real estate transfer agreement and discussion regarding the Radford Theatre.

• New Hotel Bond / Bond Resolution
• Real Estate Transfer Agreement
• Radford Theatre discussion

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board conducted the canvass of results from the June 18, 2024, primary election. During these meetings, the Board processed provisional ballots and discussed a grant application for an early voting machine.

• Completion of the June 18, 2024, primary election canvass
• Processing of provisional ballots from the primary election
• Discussion of a grant application for one ballot on demand machine

Planning Commission

The commission will hold elections for officers and vote on the FY 2024 calendar. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 15, 2024, meeting.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of FY 2024 Calendar
• Approval of April 15, 2024, minutes

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the F.Y. 2024 School Board Budget Amendment. The agenda also includes discussions on lease agreements, property transfers, and Comcast franchise considerations.

• Public hearing for F.Y. 2024 School Board Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 1807: Fairview Home Lease Agreement
• Ordinance 1798: West Radford Commerce Park Property Transfer
• Ordinance 1806: Revenue Anticipation Note
• Comcast franchise consideration and public hearing scheduling

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a zoning ordinance update presented by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes or formal actions will be taken. The commission will also hear comments from staff and commissioners before adjourning.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presented by Aphi Fancon, New River Valley Regional Commission
• No voting or action at this work session
• Future regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, and work session on July 1, 2024

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular called meeting. The main agenda item is a guest presentation by Radford University President Dr. Bret Danilowicz, followed by open discussion. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no votes or action items listed.

• Guest speaker: Dr. Bret Danilowicz, President of Radford University
• Open discussion period
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024 at 12pm

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a work session focused on a zoning ordinance update presented by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. No old or new business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and citizen comments.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presented by Aphi Fancon (New River Valley Regional Commission)
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board met and authorized the General Registrar to pursue purchasing new poll pads and support services from KNOWiNK, funded through budget adjustments and deferred payments. The board also discussed reimbursement for the March 5 primary, poll worker assignments for the June 18 primary, and went into closed session for the registrar's performance review.

• Authorized purchase of KNOWiNK poll pads and support services
• Discussed state reimbursement for March 5 primary elections, requiring City Council action around end of June
• Paper poll books to be used for June 18 Republican primary check-in
• New key received for Compassion Church polling place
• Closed session held for registrar's performance review

City Council

Radford City Council meets May 13, 2024, with work sessions on a revenue anticipation note and the transit strategic plan. The regular meeting includes a second reading of an appropriation ordinance for $150,198.73 for the REDI Program at the Highlander Hotel, plus resolutions on the transit plan and a Tazewell County emergency agreement. Council will also consider a fire/EMS ambulance purchase contract, a budget amendment for city schools, and several proclamations.

• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.27: $150,198.73 – REDI Program – Highlander Hotel (second reading)
• Transit Strategic Plan – resolution
• New River Resource Authority – resolution on Tazewell County emergency agreement
• Fire and EMS ambulance – authorize purchase contract
• F.Y. 2024 Budget Amendment – Radford City Schools

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review April 2024 financials, and consider two POP (Performance Overlay Program?) applications: one for Taylor Hollow (awning, $6,919.39) and one for FFA, LLC (brewery & event space, water/wastewater hookup, $15,129.90). The meeting also includes open discussion and a quorum check.

• Taylor Hollow POP application – $6,919.39 for awning
• FFA, LLC (Brewery & Event Space) POP application – $15,129.90 for water & wastewater hookup
• Approval of minutes from April 11 & April 25, 2024
• Review of April 2024 financials

Library Board

The Radford Public Library Board met to approve minutes, review a public survey, and discuss budget items including a potential Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. They also noted awards for a virtual reality program and facility dog Oliver, and discussed the upcoming Summer Reading Program.

• Approved minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting
• VPLDA awards for VR Vednesday and Oliver the facility dog
• Public survey results reviewed (Feb-Mar 2024)
• Book sale raised $1,337 on May 3-4
• Discussed Dolly Parton Imagination Library possibility

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a zoning ordinance update presented by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. No votes or formal actions will be taken at this work session; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Zoning ordinance update discussion led by Aphi Fancon

City Council

The Radford City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the second reading of three ordinances: the FY2025 budget, the 2024 tax rate, and electric and waste/water rates. These items are up for final approval.

• Ordinance #1802: FY2025 Budget, second reading
• Ordinance #1803: 2024 Tax Rate, second reading
• Ordinance #1805: Electric & Waste/Water Rates, second reading

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular called meeting. The main business is a discussion of a possible incentive for the Brick House Garden Partnership, and the board will also hear from a guest from the Radford Theatre. The meeting is otherwise routine, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible incentive for Brick House Garden Partnership
• Guest presentation by Shad Scarrette of Radford Theatre
• Board comments and open discussion

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a work session on the FY 2025 budget before its regular meeting, where it will consider ordinances setting electric and waste/water rates, a cell tower lease renewal at the Ridgewood water tank, and the FY 2025 fee resolution. The council will also hold a public hearing on the rates and cell tower, and vote on a special use permit for the New River City RV Resort. Several appropriations, including $150,198.73 for the REDI program at the Highlander Hotel and $4,400 for a tree grant, are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ridgewood water tank cell tower and electric & waste/water rates
• Ordinance #1804: Ridgewood water tank cell tower renewal
• Ordinance #1805: Electric & waste/water rates
• Appropriation $150,198.73 for REDI program at Highlander Hotel
• Appropriation $4,400 for Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board is meeting to discuss election security in a closed session and to receive the General Registrar's report on the June primary, including ballot order and election officer training. New business includes post-election communication, grant-writing assistance, and assigning officers of election for the primary.

• Closed session on elections security review
• June primary ballot overview and order
• Officers of Election and training
• Grant-writing assistance from city staff
• Assignment of OEs for June primary

City Council

The Radford City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed F.Y. 2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate. Following the hearings, the council will consider ordinances to adopt the budget and set the tax rate. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond these two actions.

• Public hearing on F.Y. 2025 Budget
• Public hearing on 2024 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 1802: F.Y. 2025 Budget
• Ordinance 1803: 2024 Tax Rate

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a special use permit for a recreational vehicle park at 3080 Little River Dam Road, and will hold a work session on a zoning ordinance update with the New River Valley Regional Commission. The agenda includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and staff reports.

• Special Use Permit SUP-24-002 for RV park at 3080 Little River Dam Road (Tax Map #24-1-8)
• Zoning Ordinance Update work session with Aphi Fancon, New River Valley Regional Commission
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2024 regular meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular called meeting to approve minutes, review March 2024 financials, and hear from guests Robert Minnick, Charlie Cosmato, and Jeff & Diana Dobbins. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024
• Review of March 2024 financials
• Guest presentations by Robert Minnick, Charlie Cosmato, and Jeff & Diana Dobbins

City Council

The Radford City Council is meeting to consider a special use permit for the New River City RV Resort, along with several other items. They will also discuss an ordinance on city park regulations, make appointments to boards, and accept a $5,000 grant. The meeting includes proclamations for several national weeks and citizen comments.

• Public hearing: SUP for New River City RV Resort
• Ordinance #1801: City Park Regulations (old business)
• Appointments: Library Board teen rep, Recreation Dept rep
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.28: $5,000 VRSA Risk Management Grant
• Proclamations: National Telecommunications, Animal Care, Crime Victims' Rights, Library, Lab Professionals Weeks

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a work session on the FY 2025 budget before its regular meeting, where it will vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include transferring property to the EDA for VCI, rezoning 420 Rock Road with a special use permit, and a new ordinance banning unauthorized camping in city parks. The council will also consider appropriations, including $150,198.73 for the REDI Program at the Highlander Hotel.

• Ordinance #1798: Transfer of property to EDA for VCI
• 420 Rock Road: Rezoning (Ordinance #1799) and Special Use Permit
• Ordinance #1801: Unauthorized camping in city parks
• Appropriation $150,198.73 for REDI Program at Highlander Hotel
• New River City RV Resort: Special Use Permit public hearing scheduled

City Council

The Radford City Council is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.

• Work session on F.Y. 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Meeting at 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA
• Agenda includes only procedural items for prior regular meetings

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review two rezoning and special use permit requests from Jones Builders, LLC for property at 402 West Rock Rd, and a special use permit from K & J Properties for an RV park at 3080 Little River Dam Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 24, 2024 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• RZ-24-001: Rezone 0.43 acres at 402 West Rock Rd from B-1 to R-3 for duplex and single-family redevelopment
• SUP-24-001: Special use permit for duplex redevelopment at 402 West Rock Rd
• SUP-24-002: Special use permit for recreational vehicle park at 3080 Little River Dam Road
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Radford City Council is holding its regular meeting with public hearings on transferring property to the Economic Development Authority and on rezoning and a special use permit for 402 West Rock Road. Under new business, the council will consider the Teaton Crest Development subdivision plat and homeowners association, plus an appropriation of $11,458 for sheriff's department vehicle equipment upgrades. The agenda also includes proclamations for Women's History Month and Emergency Management Professionals Week, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing: Ordinance #1798 Transfer of Property to EDA
• Joint public hearings: Rezoning and Special Use Permit for 402 West Rock Road
• New business: Teaton Crest Development subdivision plat and HOA
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.25: $11,458 for Sheriff Department vehicle equipment upgrade
• Proclamations: Women's History Month and Emergency Management Professionals Week

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular called meeting to approve minutes, review February 2024 financials, and discuss several economic development items including the REDI/RUF Hotel Land project, a POP Grant for The Vault, and an update on the Foundry. Board comments and open discussion are also scheduled.

• Review of February 2024 financials
• REDI / RUF Hotel Land, LLC discussion
• POP Grant – The Vault
• Foundry Update
• Approval of minutes from January 18 and February 15, 2024

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board met on March 6, 8, and 11, 2024, to canvass the results of the March 5 primary election. The board reviewed mail-in ballots and provisional ballots, and completed the canvass. The meetings were largely procedural, focused on certifying election results.

• Initial canvass of March 5 primary results
• Review of mail-in ballots received by March 8 noon
• Closed meeting to consider provisional ballots
• Unanimous roll call certifying closed meeting compliance with FOIA
• Next meeting April 17 at 9:00 a.m. at 10 Robertson Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss an update to the Zoning Ordinance. Aphi Fancon from the New River Valley Regional Commission will provide input during this session.

• Zoning Ordinance Update with Aphi Fancon

City Council

The Radford City Council will hold a work session on the EDA West Commerce Park, then a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive a presentation on the Radford Farmer's Market. New business includes a Chamber of Commerce MOU, scheduling a public hearing on a draft ordinance to transfer property to the EDA for the West Radford Commerce Park, and ordering a digger derrick for the Electric Department. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and potential litigation.

• Work session on EDA West Commerce Park at 6:15 pm
• Presentation on Radford Farmer's Market
• Chamber of Commerce MOU
• Draft Ordinance #1798: Transfer of property to EDA for West Radford Commerce Park; public hearing to be scheduled
• Electric Department equipment order: Digger Derrick

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board held an emergency meeting to assign election officers for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary. They also discussed a high school page program, authorized obtaining a key to the West Precinct building, and noted an upcoming security meeting with city officials.

• Assigned officers of election for March 5, 2024 presidential primary
• Authorized Chairwoman Craig to obtain key to West Precinct building
• Discussed page program for Radford High School students
• Noted security meeting with city officials scheduled for April 17

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three items: a preliminary plat for a 14-home subdivision, a rezoning request, and a special use permit for a duplex conversion. The meeting includes citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Subdivision request for 14 single-family homes off Chesley St. and Forest Ave.
• Rezoning request RZ-24-001 for 0.43 acres at 402 West Rock Rd from B-1 to R-3
• Special use permit SUP-24-001 to redevelop existing building into duplex at 402 West Rock Rd

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to receive an update on the REDI agreement and hear from guest speaker Joe Fortier. The agenda also includes board comments and open discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on REDI Agreement
• Guest speaker Joe Fortier
• Board comments and open discussion

City Council

The City Council will review a recommendation regarding off-premise nonconforming signs. The meeting also includes an appropriation ordinance for a $4,258 grant.

• Joint public hearing on Nonconforming Signs of the Zoning Ordinance
• Review of Planning Commission Recommendation for Ordinance 1797 (Off-Premise Signs)
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.24: $4,258 for FY23 LOLE Grant
• Disposition of Buses and Fare Boxes

City Council

The Radford City Council is conducting a work session to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025. This meeting is a work session and not a regular meeting.

• F.Y. 2025 Preliminary Budget discussion

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board met on February 5 and 12, 2024, to plan for the March 5 presidential primary election. They discussed staffing for officers of election, logistics for the Central Absentee Precinct (CAP), and obtained permission to use a city conference room for vote counting. The board also authorized outreach to high school students for a page program and scheduled election security and training meetings.

• Approved chairwoman's request to meet with registrar on budget details
• Authorized contact with Radford High School principal for page program
• Discussed CAP staffing and space for March 5 primary and 2024 elections
• Obtained permission to use city conference room for CAP vote counting
• Scheduled canvass meetings for March 6 at 10 a.m. and March 8 at noon

Library Board

The Radford Public Library Board approved prior meeting notes, reviewed updates, and discussed upcoming activities including VPLDA award nominations, a patron survey, summer reading program planning, and author visits. The board also reviewed the budget and noted facility maintenance needs.

• Three VPLDA award nominations submitted: Coffee Club, Facility Dog Oliver, Virtual Reality Vednesday
• Patron and community survey planned for March 2024
• Summer Reading Program June 1-July 31, theme 'Adventure Begins at Your Library'
• Author visits: Carylee Carrington March 13, Kelly Starling Lyons April 9
• Lamplighters approved increased 2024 budget; VDH grant ends May 2024

City Council

The Radford City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing on the Radford Transit FY2025 operating budget and a vote on an ordinance to vacate a right of way on Oakland, Elmwood, and an alleyway. The agenda also includes presentations, a school superintendent introduction, and a closed session for real estate negotiations.

• Public hearing on Radford Transit FY2025 operating budget
• Ordinance 1796: Vacation of right of way on Oakland, Elmwood, and alleyway
• Work session: FY23 audit presentation
• Presentation: Mountain Trotter Arts and CALEA Award
• Closed session on real property acquisition/disposition

Economic Development Authority

The Radford Economic Development Authority is holding a regular called meeting. The board will approve minutes from two prior meetings, review December 2023 financials, and hear from guest speakers Jeff and Diana Dobbins of Brick House Pizza. Board comments and open discussion are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2023 and December 7, 2023
• Review of December 2023 financials
• Guest speaker presentation by Jeff & Diana Dobbins / Brick House Pizza

Planning Commission

The Radford Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with one old business item: an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding off-premise signs. The meeting also includes a work session on a Zoning Ordinance Update led by Aphi Fancon of the New River Valley Regional Commission. No new business is listed.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance – Off-premise signs
• Work session: Zoning Ordinance Update with Aphi Fancon, New River Valley Regional Commission
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The Radford City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and appropriations, including an economic development incentive program agreement, a right-of-way vacation, and multiple funding allocations. The council will also receive a report on the vacation of right-of-way on Oakland, Elmwood, and an alleyway, and introduce the new Radford City Schools Superintendent.

• Resolution: Radford Economic Development Incentive Program Agreement
• Vacation of Right of Way: Oakland, Elmwood, Alleyway
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.21: $12,513 for Litter Prevention and Recycling
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.22: $7,500 for VDEM Emergency Operations Grant
• Appropriation Ordinance 1787.23: $50,000 for West Radford Commerce Park

Electoral Board

The Radford Electoral Board held a routine administrative meeting, setting future meetings to 4 p.m. and re-electing officers for 2024. The registrar reported on purchasing an additional voting machine using the 2023-24 budget, and discussed training sessions for the March primary. A topic on poll book software issues was tabled pending vendor discussions.

• Meeting time moved to 4 p.m.; next meeting Feb 5, 2024
• Re-elected Ann Craig as Chair, Secretary Colby, and Christopher Quesenberry as Vice Chair
• Purchase of one additional voting machine funded by 2023-24 budget
• Training sessions: Feb 27 for Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs, Feb 29 for Election Officials
• Poll book software issues with Dem Tech tabled for further vendor discussion