Waynesboro public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit to modify the mandatory 70% build-to line for a new office building at 222 S. Wayne Ave., and on a zoning text amendment to allow temporary special events citywide. They will also review approved subdivisions, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and discuss officer elections.

• Conditional use permit for Elmore Properties to modify build-to requirement at 222 S. Wayne Ave. (TM 45-2-21)
• Zoning text amendment to add 'Temporary Special Events' as a primary use by conditional use permit
• Review of minor subdivisions and final plats approved since Nov. 22, 2022
• Resolution to fix 2023 meeting schedule and adopt inclement weather policy
• Discussion on election of Chair and Vice-Chair at Jan. 17, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended two zoning changes to City Council and approved its 2023 meeting schedule. These include a request to modify build-to requirements for a specific property and a text amendment to allow temporary special events city-wide.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 222 S. Wayne Ave. to modify build-to requirement (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment to add 'Temporary Special Events' as a new commercial use (6-0)
• Approved resolution for 2023 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy (6-0)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 20, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion of budget suggestions for the coming year, such as a $1,000 grant for restoration of a historical property, $750 for plaques, $1,000 for a school outreach program, and $1,500 for historical booklets. Public access is available by contacting Chairman David Geiger before 5:00 PM on the meeting day.

• Proposed $1,000 grant for restoration or improvement of a selected historical property
• Proposed $750 for plaques to recognize selected historical buildings
• Proposed $1,000 for School Outreach Program (Seniors 2023)
• Proposed $1,500 for historical booklets (old and new)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a business meeting with several significant items, including final adoption of a $7,137,941 budget amendment, a rezoning for 1040 Reservoir Street, a public hearing on the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan, and a resolution to purchase property at 200-220 Osage Lane. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a bulk refuse ordinance amendment.

• Second consideration/adoption of ordinance amending FY2023 budget by $7,137,941
• Final consideration of rezoning for 1040 Reservoir Street
• Public hearing on amended Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan
• Resolution approving purchase of real property at 200-220 Osage Lane
• Second consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 66-4 regarding bulk refuse

City Council authorized the purchase of 2.64 acres at 200-220 Osage Lane for a new fire station. The council also denied a rezoning request for 1040 Reservoir Street and adopted an amended Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan.

• Approved purchase of 200-220 Osage Lane for $1,070,400 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 1040 Reservoir Street from RG-5 to R-MF (4-1)
• Adopted amended Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted fiscal year 2023 budget amendment of $7,137,941 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code regarding bulk refuse (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions of commendation for Dr. Samuel A. Hostetter and Mayor Bobby Henderson

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on a $7,137,941 amendment to the FY2023 budget, consider a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and discuss changes to bulk refuse collection rules. They will also receive a report on school capacity and make appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on FY2023 budget amendment of $7,137,941
• Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road
• Revised ordinance amending Chapter 66-4 on bulk refuse collection
• Appointments to Planning Commission for unexpired terms ending 2023 and 2026
• Closed meeting to discuss agreement with Sheri Smith Trust regarding District Home property

Council appointed Hashim Halstead and Will Flory to the Planning Commission. The body also introduced a budget amendment and a new bulk refuse fee ordinance for future consideration.

• Appointed Hashim Halstead to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Will Flory to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend FY2023 budget by $7,137,941
• Introduced ordinance to amend bulk refuse fees (effective March 2023)
• Cancelled December 26, 2022 regular business meeting (4-0)
• Approved certification resolution for closed meeting regarding fire station and City operations property (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for a 5-lot residential subdivision at 0 Gun Street, and review the proposed location of a new public facility at 200 and 220 Osages Lane for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and review of minor subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Public hearing for preliminary plat by William T. Elder for 5-lot subdivision on 5.471 acres at 0 Gun Street
• Review of proposed public facility at 200 and 220 Osages Lane for Comprehensive Plan compliance
• Review of minor subdivisions and final plats approved since October 18, 2022
• Citizen comment period for items not on the agenda

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 5-lot residential subdivision at 0 Gun Street. The commission also confirmed that the proposed location for a new public facility at 200 and 220 Osages Lane complies with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved preliminary plat for 5-lot residential subdivision at 0 Gun Street (4-0)
• Confirmed proposed public facility location at 200 and 220 Osages Lane is in substantial accordance with the Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear departmental reports, and discuss recent and upcoming projects. The agenda includes updates on park improvements, community events, and grant-funded initiatives.

• Rosenwald Community Center basketball court funded by Community Development Block Grant, delayed until after 11/11/22 for public comment
• Sunset Park project scope negotiated to fit budget, with amenities, lighting, and landscaping purchased directly by the City
• South River Greenway Phase 4 environmental review and archeological fieldwork scheduled
• New trees to be planted in Ridgeview Park and North Park with VA Dept of Forestry grant
• Mad Anthony Run scheduled for February 25, 2023, registration open

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a date correction. Staff provided updates on various park improvements, including basketball court installations and grant-funded greenway projects.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes with date correction (All in favor)

Boards and Commissions

The Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May and September, approve updated by-laws, hear a United Way presentation on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households, and discuss the Office on Youth strategic plan and program updates. The meeting is a regular business session with public comment.

• Approval of May and September meeting minutes
• Approval of by-laws (updated for remote participation rules)
• United Way presentation on ALICE data
• Discussion of OOY strategic plan, including potential mental health goals
• Updates on OOY staffing, programs, and volunteer opportunities

Boards and Commissions

This is a procedural meeting of the Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and format; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

The Board of Trustees approved the October 2022 meeting notes. Members discussed the Display Policy and attendance policy, with a vote on the Display Policy deferred to January. The Friends of the Library reported raising approximately $15,000.

• Approved October 2022 meeting notes

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road, and consider resolutions supporting highway safety grant applications and adopting the Port Republic Road Neighborhood Plan. They will also consider an ordinance amending the bulk pickup (knuckleboom) program and other routine items.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for ADU at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road
• Resolution supporting Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) applications
• Adoption of Port Republic Road Neighborhood Plan
• Ordinance amending Section 66-4 on bulk pickup (knuckleboom) program
• Ordinance appropriating sales, meals, and personal property taxes to General Fund

City Council adopted the Port Republic Road Action Plan to preserve historic resources and spur economic development. The council also approved a resolution supporting highway safety improvement applications for various local intersections.

• Adopted Port Republic Road Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution of support for Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program applications (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled bulk pickup program code amendment pending further pricing options (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for conditional use permit for 1,000 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road
• Adopted minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved ordinance appropriating sales, meals, and personal property taxes to General Fund (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Christopher Wilmott
• Proclaimed November 2022 as National American Indian Heritage Month

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to canvass and certify the results of the November 8 general election. The meeting includes a provisional ballot review at 10 AM on November 9, followed by the official canvas and certification. A second meeting is scheduled for November 14 at 2 PM to continue or finalize the process.

• Provisional ballot meeting begins at 10 AM on 11/09/2022
• General Election Canvas and Certification

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will receive a presentation on employee compensation and retention and consider introducing an ordinance appropriating sales, meals, and personal property taxes to the General Fund to support operations. The consent agenda includes adoption of minutes, an ordinance to vacate streets in Winchester Heights, and several appropriation ordinances for department funding.

• Ordinance to close/vacate ~1.06 acres of unimproved streets east of Elkin Circle and 11th Street in Winchester Heights
• $9,300 donation for Victim Witness Department supplies
• $3,912 recovered costs for Police Department continuing education
• $3,175 restricted fund balance for Sheriff's Department operating supplies
• Presentation and ordinance for $680,000 employee compensation appropriation

The Waynesboro City Council held a regular business meeting on October 24, 2022, with all members present. The only action taken was the adoption of the meeting agenda by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of July minutes, departmental reports, and member/visitor comments. Key project updates include the Sunset Park lighting project, which received bids with the lowest at $2,980,559, over budget, and the South River Preserve bid expected in November.

• Sunset Park lighting project: lowest bid $2,980,559, over budget, negotiations underway
• South River Preserve: draft bid documents under review, bid expected in November
• Rosenwald Basketball Court: S&K Excavating low bidder, Notice to Proceed issued for Oct 26
• South River Greenway Phase 2B completed, grand opening held Sept 29
• Community Tree Planting Day at Coyner Springs Park on Oct 20

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a second consideration of a preliminary plat for a 58-lot residential subdivision on Stonewall Drive, which was tabled from the September meeting. They will also hold a public hearing for a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Red Top Orchard Road. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and minor subdivision reviews.

• Second consideration of preliminary plat for 58-lot subdivision at 0 Stonewall Drive (18.536 acres)
• Public hearing for conditional use permit for 1,100 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road
• Review of minor subdivisions and final plats approved since September 20, 2022
• Appointment of Planning Commission member to Board of Zoning Appeals

The Waynesboro Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 58-lot residential subdivision on Stonewall Drive (3-0, one abstention) and recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road (4-0). The commission also appointed Michael Gibson as its representative to the Board of Zoning Appeals and recommended City Council consider traffic calming on Vedette Avenue.

• Approved preliminary plat for 58-lot subdivision at 0 Stonewall Drive (3-0, one abstention)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 1,000 sq ft ADU at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Gibson as Planning Commission representative to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Recommended City Council consider traffic calming measures on Vedette Avenue (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board approved minutes from the previous meeting and received a director's report on programs, events, and operations. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approval of minutes.

• Approved minutes from last meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022 motor vehicle tax rate and a request to vacate about 1.06 acres of unimproved streets and alleys near Elkin Circle and 11th Street. It will also consider resolutions supporting a bicycle and pedestrian plan grant application and setting personal property tax relief, plus several appropriation ordinances totaling over $638,000.

• Public hearing and ordinance on 2022 motor vehicle taxes
• Public hearing on vacating ~1.06 acres of streets/alley east of Elkin Circle and 11th Street (Winchester Heights)
• Resolution supporting GAP Technical Assistance application for citywide bicycle and pedestrian plan
• Appropriation ordinances totaling $16,387 (Victim Witness supplies, Police training, Sheriff supplies)
• Appropriation ordinances totaling $622,000 (ARPA funds for water tank engineering, VTC tourism grant for advertising)

The council adopted a personal property tax rate of $2.62 per $100 of assessed value for calendar year 2022, after amending the originally proposed $2.65 rate. The rate was set to ease the impact of increased vehicle assessments while funding employee compensation improvements. The council also approved a 38% tax relief rate under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act for qualifying vehicles.

• Adopted personal property tax rate of $2.62 per $100 of assessed value (5-0)
• Approved 38% PPTRA tax relief rate for qualifying vehicles (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1.06 acres of unimproved streets and alleys for $9,385 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to close and vacate streets at Elkin Circle and 11th Street for future adoption
• Adopted resolution supporting GAP Technical Assistance application for citywide bicycle and pedestrian plan (4-0, one abstention)
• Introduced three appropriation ordinances totaling $16,387 for victim witness program, police travel, and sheriff's office supplies
• Adopted two appropriation ordinances: $582,000 ARPA funds for raw water tank and $440,000 ARPA tourism recovery for digital marketing (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes from September 26 and September 28 meetings (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro City Electoral Board is meeting to discuss election-related matters. The agenda is procedural, with no specific action items listed. Public attendance requires prior contact with the registrar.

• Meeting location: Waynesboro Public Library, 65 Market Avenue
• Contact: General Registrar Lisa Jeffers, 540-942-6620

City Council

This is a special called meeting of the Waynesboro City Council, but the agenda contains only procedural details (date, time, location) and no listed action items. The meeting is viewable on the city's YouTube channel.

At a special called meeting, City Council discussed options for the motor vehicle tax rate following a reassessment. The original budget rate of $2.52 was presented, along with adjusted rates of $2.65 and $2.55. Councilmember Hostetter expressed comfort with a $2.65 rate, while Councilmember Short raised concerns about the regressive nature of the tax. No final decision was made.

• Discussed motor vehicle tax rate options: $2.52 (original budget), $2.65, and $2.55
• Councilmember Hostetter indicated support for $2.65 rate
• Councilmember Short questioned regressive nature of vehicle tax vs. real estate tax

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold its regular business meeting on September 26, 2022. They will receive an update on the Virginia Museum of Natural History project, consider a public hearing for a street vacation request, vote on a third amendment to a hotel performance agreement, and make appointments to the Library Board and Historical Commission.

• Update on Virginia Museum of Natural History project from Executive Director Joe Keiper
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 12 on William T. Elder's request to vacate ~1.06 acres of streets/alleys near Elkin Circle and 11th Street
• Resolution approving third amendment to performance agreement with KM Hotels, L.L.C.
• Appointment to Library Board of Trustees (unexpired term ending Aug 31, 2025)
• Appointment to Historical Commission (unexpired term ending Aug 31, 2025)

City Council voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution authorizing a third amendment to the performance agreement with KM Hotels, LLC, extending the start date of the rebate period from January 2022 to no later than January 2024 due to pandemic-related delays. The council also set a public hearing for October 12 on a request to close and vacate about 1.06 acres of unimproved streets and alleys near Elkin Circle and 11th Street. Appointments were made to the Library Board of Trustees and Historical Commission.

• Approved third amendment to KM Hotels performance agreement, extending rebate start date to no later than January 2024 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for October 12 on closing and vacating 1.06 acres of unimproved streets and alleys near Elkin Circle and 11th Street (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Techman to Library Board of Trustees for term ending August 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Veronica Bromann to Historical Commission for term ending August 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Youth Commission met on September 21, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive decisions could be made. Approval of by-laws and strategic plan updates were postponed. An electronic vote later moved the annual meeting to March 2023.

• Annual meeting moved to March 2023 via electronic vote (09/28/22)

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two preliminary plat requests for residential subdivisions: a 109-lot subdivision on Ivy Street and a 58-lot subdivision on Stonewall Drive. The commission will also review minor subdivisions approved since the last meeting. This is a regular meeting with public comment periods.

• Public hearing: Santo, LLC preliminary plat for 109-lot residential subdivision on 37.624 acres at 0 Ivy Street (Tax Map 4-1-28A)
• Public hearing: Wells Land Development, LLC preliminary plat for 58-lot residential subdivision on 18.536 acres at 0 Stonewall Drive (Tax Map 42-12-8)
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since August 2, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 109-lot residential subdivision on a 37.6-acre parcel at 0 Ivy Street, with a 6-0 vote. A second request for a 58-lot subdivision on Stonewall Drive was tabled until the October 18 meeting. The commission also approved the August 2 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda.

• Approved preliminary plat for 109-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street (6-0)
• Tabled preliminary plat for 58-lot subdivision at 0 Stonewall Drive until October 18 (6-0)
• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

This is a procedural meeting of the Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and format (in person and via Zoom), with no listed action items or discussion topics.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees approved amendments to the Reconsideration Policy document after review by city lawyers, with a minor clarification regarding digital materials. The board also discussed a proposed Photography/Video Recording Policy and learned a new Library Outreach Coordinator has been hired. No substantive decisions were made beyond the policy approval.

• Approved minutes of June and August 2022 meetings
• Approved amended Reconsideration Policy with city lawyers' suggestions and minor digital materials clarification

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to handle administrative tasks ahead of the November election, including completing the Registrar's Office move, relocating the Ward A voting location, and preparing for Election Day. The agenda is procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Completion of Registrar's Office move
• Voting relocation for Ward A
• Preparations for November Election Day

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met on September 16, 2022, and unanimously voted to use Fishburne Military Academy cadets as pages on election day. The board also discussed security of the temporary registrar's office, election officer and chief selections, early voting workers, ballot-on-demand printer initialization, and plans to manually verify at least one Dominion voting machine after election day due to reported inaccuracies. No ballots had been delivered by the Commonwealth as of the meeting date. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7 at 3:30 p.m.

• Unanimously approved using Fishburne cadets as election day pages

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a work session at 6:30 PM and a regular business meeting at 7:00 PM on September 12, 2022, at the Council Chambers in the Yancey Municipal Building. The agenda provided contains only procedural details such as time, location, and contact information, with no specific items listed.

City Council voted 4-1 to rezone a portion of 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew DeWitt Blvd. from Highway Business (H-B) to Multi-Family Residential (R-MF), allowing up to 180 apartments and 27 condos. The Planning Commission had recommended approval with proffers including sidewalks and a boulevard entrance. Vice Mayor Williams voted no, citing unknown impacts on schools and utilities. Council also adopted a $2.23 million budget amendment (5-0), appointed viewers to vacate unimproved streets in Winchester Heights, ratified a water service contract outside city limits, and approved a blanket funding commitment for VDOT projects.

• Rezoned 16.4 acres at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew DeWitt Blvd. from H-B to R-MF (4-1)
• Adopted FY2023 budget amendment of $2,232,218 (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Stephens as chair and Greg Bruno, Edith Eckman, Doris Hulvey as alternates to review street vacation in Winchester Heights
• Ratified water service contract for property on Sumac Avenue outside city limits (5-0)
• Approved blanket project funding commitment for VDOT transportation projects (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a $2,232,218 amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and will vote on a second reading to rezone properties at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from H-B (Highway Business) to R-MF (Multi-Family Residential). The council will also consider appointing viewers for a street/alley vacation application by William T. Elder near Elkin Circle and 11th Street, receive a presentation on the Port Republic Road Neighborhood Action Plan, and consider resolutions for water service outside city limits on Sumac Avenue and a blanket VDOT transportation funding commitment.

• Rezone 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. to multi-family residential
• FY2023 budget amendment of $2,232,218
• Street/alley vacation application by William T. Elder (0.069 acres, Elkin Circle/11th St.)
• Port Republic Road Neighborhood Action Plan presentation
• Water service agreement outside city limits on Sumac Avenue

The City Council voted 4-1 to rezone a portion of 2712 W. Main Street and 0 Lew DeWitt Blvd from Highway Business (H-B) to Multi-Family Residential (R-MF), allowing up to 180 apartments and 27 condos. Vice Mayor Williams opposed, citing unknown impacts on schools and utilities. The council also adopted a $2,232,218 budget amendment, approved a water service agreement for a property on Sumac Avenue outside city limits, and ratified a blanket project funding commitment with VDOT for transportation projects.

• Adopted ordinance to rezone 16.4 acres at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew DeWitt Blvd from H-B to R-MF (4-1, with Vice Mayor Williams voting no)
• Adopted ordinance amending the FY2023 budget by $2,232,218 (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Stephens as chair and Greg Bruno, Edith Eckman, and Doris Hulvey as alternates to review a street/alley vacation application
• Adopted resolution ratifying a water service agreement with an outside customer on Sumac Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted resolution providing blanket project funding commitment and authorizing the City Manager to execute VDOT transportation agreements (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from the August 22, 2022 council meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, introduce a $2,232,218 budget amendment, and consider resolutions on a grant application, airport debt, and a lease agreement. The meeting also includes appointments to the Library Board and Housing Authority Board, plus adoption of prior minutes.

• Public hearing to rezone 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from H-B to R-MF for apartments
• Public hearing to amend the Waynesboro Place planned unit development at Windigrove Drive
• Introduce ordinance amending FY2023 budget by $2,232,218
• Resolution supporting Virginia Economic Development Partnership Ready Sites grant application
• Resolution of concurrence for debt issuance for Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport hangar expansion

Council introduced an ordinance to rezone 16.4 acres at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from Highway Business to Multi-Family Residential, allowing up to 180 apartments and 27 condominiums. The item will be considered for final adoption on September 12. A separate PUD amendment to allow hotels at Waynesboro Place was tabled pending a new traffic study.

• Introduced rezoning for 16.4 acres at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from H-B to R-MF (5-0)
• Tabled PUD amendment to allow hotels at Waynesboro Place pending updated traffic study (5-0)
• Introduced $2,232,218 FY2023 budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting VEDP Business Ready Sites grant for Nature's Crossing water/wastewater infrastructure (5-0)
• Adopted concurrence resolution for Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport hangar project debt issuance (5-0)
• Approved 10-year lease with Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center (5-0)
• Appointed Kathy Nixon to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Reappointed Ms. Everly-Maupin to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (5-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a closed meeting to discuss the possible acquisition of real property for a fire station. The discussion is authorized under Virginia law to protect the city's negotiating position. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for a fire station
• Meeting held at Yancey Municipal Building, 503 W. Main Street

The City Council held a closed meeting to discuss the possible acquisition of real property for a fire station, as authorized by Virginia Code. The council voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later certified that the meeting complied with state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting (4-0)
• Adopted certification resolution confirming closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

This is a procedural meeting of the Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only the meeting time and platform, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees elected Edie Eckman as president after Kanise Marshall's resignation. The board approved a revised Request for Reconsideration policy in draft form, pending city attorney review and a final vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the June minutes were deferred to September.

• Elected Edie Eckman as Board President (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Reconsideration policy draft with revisions, pending attorney review

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 16, 2022, at 5:30 PM at the Waynesboro Public Library main floor conference room. The agenda is procedural only, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. Public access is available by contacting Chairman David Geiger before 5:00 PM that day.

• Regular monthly meeting of the Waynesboro Historical Commission
• Meeting at Waynesboro Public Library main floor conference room
• Zoom link available upon request
• Public access via Chairman David Geiger at 540-447-4136

City Council

This is a work session agenda with no listed agenda items, only meeting logistics. The council is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Yancey Municipal Building, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

The City Council held a work session to review the agenda for the upcoming regular business meeting. Two amendments were noted: an ordinance on remote participation by councilmembers and an additional item for the closed meeting request. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• Reviewed agenda for upcoming regular business meeting
• Noted amendment to add ordinance on remote councilmember participation
• Noted amendment to add item to closed meeting request

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to begin condemnation proceedings for property at 0 White Bridge Road for a stormwater management facility. The council will also receive reports on a downtown market study, two Industrial Revitalization Fund applications, the election process, and the Valley Community Services Board. Several appointments to city boards are on the agenda, followed by a closed session to discuss business expansion, real property acquisition, and legal matters related to Nature's Crossing Technology Center.

• Public hearing and resolution to authorize condemnation of 0 White Bridge Road for stormwater facility
• Report on downtown market study and redevelopment plan by Crystal Morphis
• Resolutions supporting IRF loan applications for 320 W Main Street and 411 W Main Street
• Appointment to Library Board of Trustees (unexpired term ending Aug 31, 2024)
• Reappointment to Historical Commission (term ending Aug 31, 2026)

Council voted 5-0 to adopt a remote participation policy allowing members to join meetings electronically under specific conditions, and also approved a resolution to condemn property at 0 White Bridge Road for a stormwater management facility after the owner rejected a $52,000 offer. Council also supported two Industrial Revitalization Fund loan applications for redevelopment of former department stores on West Main Street, and made appointments to the Library Board and Historical Commission.

• Adopted remote participation policy for council meetings (5-0)
• Approved condemnation resolution for 0 White Bridge Road stormwater facility (5-0)
• Supported IRF loan application for 320 W. Main Street (Leggett's Building) redevelopment (5-0)
• Supported IRF loan application for 411 W. Main Street (Hyman's Building) redevelopment (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Anderson to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Re-appointed David Geiger to Historical Commission (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including July 25, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Held closed meeting for economic development and legal matters (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: amending the Waynesboro Place Planned Unit Development to allow hotels and motels in Block 2, and rezoning properties at 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from Highway Business to Multi-family Residential. The commission will also review minor subdivisions approved since the last meeting and handle routine agenda items.

• Public hearing: Amend Waynesboro Place PUD to add hotels/motels as permitted use in Block 2 (ZMA 22-018)
• Public hearing: Rezone 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. from H-B to R-MF
• Review of minor subdivisions approved since June 21, 2022
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve an amendment to the Waynesboro Place Planned Unit Development, allowing potential hotel development. They also voted 5-0 to recommend Council review parking and speed limits on Windigrove Drive and Rosser Avenue. A separate rezoning request for 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. was recommended for approval with a 4-1 vote.

• Recommended approval of Waynesboro Place PUD amendment (5-0)
• Recommended Council review parking and speed limits on Windigrove Drive and Rosser Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 2712 W. Main St. and 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd. to R-MF (4-1)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting, considering adoption of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include second reading of amendments to the noise and alcoholic beverage codes, relocation of the General Registrar's office, and approval of the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Second consideration of ordinance amending City Code Chapter 50 (Noise)
• Second consideration of ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages)
• Ordinance to relocate the Office of the General Registrar
• Resolution approving FY2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Appointments to Cultural Commission, Library Board, and Historical Commission

The Waynesboro City Council approved the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, which allocates $187,537 in federal funds for neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and business district revitalization. The council also adopted the consent agenda, including ordinances on noise, alcoholic beverages, and relocation of the General Registrar's office, and made several appointments to city boards and commissions. The meeting included a closed session for real property acquisition and legal consultation, after which the council certified the session as compliant with Virginia law.

• Adopted consent agenda including noise and alcohol ordinance amendments and General Registrar office relocation (4-0)
• Approved FY2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan for $187,537 in federal funds (4-0)
• Appointed Kelly Maggit to Cultural Commission for term ending Aug 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Reappointed Edith Eckman to Library Board of Trustees for term ending Aug 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Reappointed Tom Carlsson to Historical Commission for term ending Aug 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Appointed Judith Walden to Historical Commission for term ending Aug 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Held closed meeting for real property acquisition and legal consultation (3-0)
• Adopted certification resolution for closed meeting (3-0)

Boards and Commissions

This is the agenda for a Waynesboro Electoral Board meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, review, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions listed. Public attendance requires contacting the General Registrar in advance.

• Call to order
• Review of agenda
• Adjournment
• Public attendance requires contacting General Registrar Lisa Jeffers at 540-942-6620

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council work session and business meeting. No specific items are listed, only the date, time, and location.

• Work session at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Yancey Municipal Building, 503 W. Main Street
• Business meeting viewable on the City YouTube channel

The City Council held a work session to review the agenda for the upcoming regular business meeting. No formal decisions or votes were made during this session. The City Manager noted that Council will be asked to consider extending terms for certain officials to January 1, 2023, and that Columbia Gas representatives will present an overview of city projects.

• No formal decisions made during work session

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting. They will consider adopting several code amendments (parking maximums, subdivisions, charter administration), receive a report from Columbia Gas of Virginia, hold a public hearing on the draft CDBG Annual Action Plan, and introduce ordinances on noise, alcoholic beverages, and relocating the General Registrar's office.

• Adopt minutes from June 27, 2022 meetings
• Appoint representatives to SAW MPO TAC and BRITE TAC
• Second consideration of code amendments: parking maximums, subdivisions, charter administration
• Public hearing on draft CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Introduce ordinances: noise (Ch. 50), alcoholic beverages (Ch. 6), registrar relocation

The Waynesboro City Council held its organizational and regular business meeting on July 11, 2022. It adopted the consent agenda, including minutes and appointments, and introduced three ordinances for future adoption: a noise ordinance amendment, an alcoholic beverages code update, and relocating the General Registrar's office. The council also heard a report from Columbia Gas and held a public hearing on the CDBG Annual Action Plan, with no action taken.

• Reappointed charter officials, boards, commissions liaisons, Finance Committee, and Acting Clerk (4-0)
• Set term end dates for charter officials and liaisons to January 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and appointments (4-0)
• Introduced noise ordinance amendment (first reading)
• Introduced alcoholic beverages code amendment (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance to relocate General Registrar's office (first reading)

City Council

This is a procedural City Council business meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The council will consider adopting the consent agenda, hear matters from the mayor and council members, and allow citizen comments before adjourning.

• Consent agenda adoption
• Citizen comment period
• Matters from mayor and council members

The City Council held a work session to review the upcoming regular business meeting agenda, including an amended animal code, parking maximums, subdivision approval procedures, and a housing market presentation. No formal votes were taken; the session was procedural only.

• Reviewed amended animal code incorporating council changes from June 13 meeting
• Reviewed parking maximum code amendment and subdivision approval procedural change
• Discussed housing market presentation on availability and affordability
• Discussed election timing options for mayor and vice mayor due to state law
• Reviewed ordinances for upcoming agenda with finance director
• Scheduled noise ordinance discussion for July meetings

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a regular business meeting with a consent agenda covering multiple appropriations, including a $3.1 million transfer for the 2023 Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider amendments to the city code on parking maximums and subdivisions, both with public hearings, and introduce an ordinance on city administration. Additionally, they will vote on a $600,000 appropriation for school capital improvements funded by a federal grant.

• Appropriation of $3,126,812 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund for 2023 Capital Investment Program
• Appropriation of $600,000 to School Fund for capital replacement (Berkeley Glenn renovation) funded by CARES ESSER III grant
• Public hearing on amending parking maximum requirements (Section 98-5.1.3.B)
• Public hearing on amending subdivision ordinance (Chapter 74)
• Resolutions supporting VDOT SMART Scale applications for Crozet Tunnel, Broad-Rosser-Main roundabout, and I-64 off-ramp improvements

The Waynesboro City Council adopted an ordinance appropriating $600,000 of CARES ESSER III grant funding to the School Fund for capital replacement at Berkeley Glenn Renovation Project. It also adopted three resolutions supporting VDOT Smart Scale applications for the Exit 94 off-ramp, the Broad/Rosser/Main roundabout, and the Crozet Tunnel Trail. The council introduced ordinances amending parking maximums, subdivision regulations, and administration, with final votes scheduled for July 11 and July 22. The consent agenda was adopted, including several fund transfers and ordinance amendments.

• Adopted $600,000 CARES ESSER III grant appropriation for Berkeley Glenn Renovation (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions supporting three VDOT Smart Scale applications (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted consent agenda including $3,126,812 transfer to Capital Improvement Fund (4-0)
• Adopted updated Dates of Employment policy recognizing prior VRS service (4-0)
• Introduced parking maximum amendment for H-B Corridor Overlay District
• Introduced subdivision ordinance amendment for by-right subdivisions
• Introduced administration ordinance changing officer election to January
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Elections canvassed the June primary results from all four wards and the CAP (early/absentee) precinct, verifying vote tallies and ballot seals. The final count was certified, with Kline defeating Hale across all wards and the CAP. The board also discussed a planned move of the Registrar's office to the library basement.

• Certified Ward A results: Kline 58, Hale 16 (74 votes)
• Certified Ward B results: Kline 128, Hale 46 (174 votes)
• Certified Ward C results: Kline 86, Hale 18 (104 votes)
• Certified Ward D results: Kline 128, Hale 40 (168 votes)
• Certified CAP early voting: Kline 146, Hale 30 (in-person); Kline 96, Hale 4 (by mail)
• Accepted 3 provisional/absentee ballots in CAP final count: Kline 3, Hale 0
• Discussed moving Registrar's office to library basement (no action taken)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a meeting on June 21, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. via Zoom. The agenda provided contains only the meeting time and location, with no listed agenda items, so it is procedural boilerplate.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees approved the draft Seed Library Policies and discussed adding a note about material reconsideration to the Collections Development Policy. The board also agreed to hold all discussions in meetings and make email discussions public. Chairperson Kanise Marshall may step down due to personal reasons, with a final decision expected in August.

• Approved draft Seed Library Policies
• Agreed to hold all board discussions in meetings and add email discussions to public folder
• Supported adding reconsideration note to Collections Development Policy
• Unanimously supported implementing New Trustees Training

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission scheduled a Monacan Tribe talk or demonstration for November 9, 2022, at 7 pm, to be held in the Basement Library Meeting Room. Members discussed outreach to schools and advertising, and noted the closure of Basic United Methodist Church, which may affect homeless services. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Selected Nov. 9, 2022, 7 pm for Monacan Tribe program
• Chose Basement Library Meeting Room as venue for Monacan event
• Assigned Kelly to create flyer for Monacan event
• Agreed to contact Print Source about pamphlet archives
• Tom to check pamphlet inventory at Museum
• David to forward Coiner family inquiry to Tom

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment requested by Mitchener Properties, LLC, to allow parking beyond the current maximum for H-B (Highway Business) zoned parcels within the Corridor Overlay District, provided screening is installed. The commission will also give second consideration to subdivision ordinance amendments requiring preliminary plats for subdivisions over 50 lots and changing approval procedures. An update on the Port Republic neighborhood plan is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on ZTA 22-013: amend Section 98-5.1.3.B to allow excess parking on H-B parcels in Corridor Overlay District if screened by structure or 6-foot wall with vegetative strip
• Second consideration of subdivision ordinance amendments: require preliminary plat for subdivisions over 50 lots, optional for 50 or fewer
• Second consideration of amendments to remove City Council final approval of preliminary plats, giving Planning Commission authority
• Port Republic neighborhood plan update

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend City Council approve a zoning text amendment (ZTA 22-013) by Mitchener Properties, LLC, to require screening for parking in excess of maximum allowed in the Highway Business district within the Corridor Overlay District. The Commission also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of revised subdivision ordinance amendments that remove City Council from preliminary plat approval and adjust plat requirements. No public comments were received on the zoning amendment.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment 22-013 for parking maximum screening (6-1)
• Recommended approval of revised Chapter 74 Subdivision Ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Initiated alternative subdivision process as presented (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Cancelled July 2022 meeting and moved August meeting to August 2nd

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed departmental reports regarding ongoing maintenance and upcoming community events. The meeting included updates on the South River Greenway construction phases, the Sunset Park project status, and progress on local park facilities.

• South River Greenway Phase 2B: grading is nearly complete with asphalt scheduled for late June
• EFLAP grant application submitted for $900,000 planning grant for Rockfish Gap Gateway Trail
• Sunset Park project moving from Preliminary Engineering to Construction phase via VDOT review
• South River Preserve: final plans submitted for City review on May 12, 2022
• Maintenance updates: repairs completed at Ridgeview men's restroom and War Memorial pool

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro City Electoral Board will meet to address the reorganization of the board, including a new member appointment. The board will also conduct preparations and planning for the June 21, 2022, Republican Primary Election.

• Reorganization of the Electoral Board and new member appointment
• Preparations/planning for the June 21st, 2022, Republican Primary Election

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a regular business meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including agenda adoption, matters from the mayor and council members, a consent agenda, correspondence, and a citizen comment period. No specific substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Consent agenda adoption
• Citizen comment period
• Matters from the mayor and council members

The City Council held a work session to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including animal code amendments, the community development block grant, and the corrected voting ward boundary ordinance. Discussion clarified that chickens must be kept on the owner's property, with a possible removal of a section to avoid confusion. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed animal code amendments focusing on chickens, roosters, and swine
• Clarified chickens must be kept on owner's property; council may remove section 5
• Reviewed MOU for Shenandoah Animal Services Center
• Reviewed proposed FY2022 budget amendments
• Anticipated West End Fire Station update in mid-July

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for a $4,223,278 fiscal year 2022 budget amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on noise and animal ordinance amendments, as well as several fund transfers.

• Public hearing for a $4,223,278 Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment
• Introduction of an ordinance to amend city voting ward boundaries
• Ordinance to transfer $3,126,812 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund
• Adoption of $512,934 in various grants to the School Fund
• Review of reports regarding amendments to the city noise and animal ordinances

The Waynesboro City Council voted 4-0 to adopt an amended animal ordinance that raises the permitted number of chickens from 12 to 16, removes the prohibition on domestic swine ownership, and strikes the free-range chicken provision. The ordinance will be considered for final adoption at the June 28, 2022 meeting. The council also approved a revised Memorandum of Understanding for the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, transferring fiscal responsibilities to Augusta County effective July 1, 2022.

• Adopted amended animal ordinance raising chicken limit to 16, removing swine ban, striking free-range provision (4-0)
• Approved revised MOU for Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, transferring fiscal agent role to Augusta County (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes from May 9, 2022 and council calendar for July-December 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted five appropriation ordinances totaling $543,014 for schools, parks, public works, youth services, and police (4-0)
• Introduced five appropriation ordinances for first consideration, including $3,126,812 for capital projects (4-0)
• Approved board and commission appointments and reappointments (4-0)
• Introduced corrected ward boundary ordinance for adoption at June 27 meeting (4-0)
• Authorized Downtown Development Organization special event with fireworks and alcohol service on July 9, 2022

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission will meet to review the March minutes and the organization's by-laws. The agenda also includes a review of the Office on Youth (OOY) Strategic Plan and updates regarding OOY staffing and programs.

• Review of By-Laws
• Review of OOY Strategic Plan
• Updates on OOY staffing and programs

The Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Youth Commission met and approved the March minutes. They discussed updates to the bylaws regarding remote participation, which will be voted on in July. The commission also discussed the strategic plan, including adding mental health goals and potentially reviving the Youth Corps program. They approved advertising for a full-time Program Assistant position.

• Approved March minutes
• Approved advertising for a full-time Program Assistant instead of two part-time assistants
• Discussed bylaw updates for remote participation, to be voted on in July
• Discussed adding mental health goals to strategic plan starting in 2023
• Discussed potential return of Youth Corps program

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at the War Memorial Pool in Ridgeview Park. The meeting will begin with a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 340 honor guard.

Planning Commission

The Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that City Council deny a request to rezone 18.5 acres from RS-12 to RS-7. The proposal by Wells Enterprises Construction sought to allow up to 61 lots, but commissioners cited concerns regarding neighborhood compatibility and traffic.

• Denial of rezoning for 0 Stonewall Drive (Tax Map No. 42-12-8) from RS-12 to RS-7
• Proposed ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 74 regarding preliminary plat submissions
• Public hearing regarding subdivision ordinance amendments for major subdivisions

The Planning Commission tabled proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance until its June 21, 2022 meeting to allow staff to conduct further research. The vote was 6-1, with Ms. Lambert voting against. No public comments were made during the hearing. The commission also approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote, with two abstentions.

• Tabled subdivision ordinance amendments until June 21, 2022 (6-1)
• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees voted to ask the City Council to declare a vacancy for Jabriel Tyler's seat due to multiple unexcused absences. The board also discussed upcoming vacancies and recruitment efforts. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April Board Meeting
• Moved to ask City Council to declare vacancy for Jabriel Tyler's seat

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a work session to review items for the upcoming regular business meeting and to discuss a possible revision to Chapter 14 of the City Code, which covers animals. No final decisions are being made at this work session.

• Review of regular business meeting agenda items
• Discussion of possible revision to Waynesboro City Code Chapter 14, Animals

The City Council held a work session to review the upcoming regular business meeting agenda, noting two amendments: the rezoning application for 0 Stonewall Drive was withdrawn, and two Planning Commission appointments are scheduled. Discussion on proposed animal code amendments (including cat licensing, pet limits, and rooster/chicken/swine regulations) was deferred to the next work session. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• Rezoning application for 0 Stonewall Drive withdrawn by applicant
• Two Planning Commission appointments scheduled for regular meeting
• Animal code amendments discussion deferred to next work session

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will vote on the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, along with ordinances setting tax rates and utility fees. The meeting includes a public hearing on a request to rezone a property on Stonewall Drive from single-family large lot to single-family small lot. The council will also issue proclamations for Peace Officers, Public Works, and Business Appreciation weeks.

• Public hearing to rezone 0 Stonewall Drive (Tax Map No. 42-12-8) from RS-12 to RS-7
• Adoption of ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2022
• Adoption of ordinance amending utility code sections for FY2023 rates
• Adoption of ordinance for the recommended annual budget for FY ending June 30, 2023
• Appointments to Valley Community Services Board, Historical Commission, and Planning Commission

The Waynesboro City Council adopted the FY2023 annual budget and the 2022 tax ordinance, both by 4-0 votes. It also approved utility rate changes for stormwater, refuse, water, and wastewater services by a 3-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Williams voting no. Several appointments were made to city boards and commissions, and the council entered a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and business relocation.

• Adopted FY2023 annual budget ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted 2022 tax ordinance (4-0)
• Approved utility rate changes for stormwater, refuse, water, wastewater (3-1)
• Appointed Robert Lambert to Historical Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Mary Powell to Valley Community Services Board (4-0)
• Appointed Shari Lambert to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Nick Zawhorodny to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Adopted certification resolution for closed meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances for the FY2023 budget, tax rates, and utility rates, as well as a bond refunding and funding for Sunset Park. They will also receive compliance reports and the final budget presentation, and appoint a board member.

• Resolution to refund Series 2010 bonds and issue up to $1,565,000 in new bonds
• Appropriations totaling $2,490,290 for Sunset Park construction (from General Fund, VDOT, and ARPA)
• Public hearing on ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2022
• Public hearing on ordinance amending utility rate sections of the city code
• Public hearing on FY2023 annual budget ordinance

The council approved three ordinances appropriating a total of $2,490,290 for the construction of Sunset Park at the former landfill off 6th Street, using $2,014,600 in ARPA funds, $350,000 in VDOT categorical aid, and $125,690 in General Fund balance. The vote was 3-2, with Councilmembers Allen and Williams voting against. The council also authorized a $1,565,000 general obligation refunding bond to refinance 2010 debt, and introduced ordinances for the FY2023 budget, tax rates, and utility rate changes for adoption at the May 9 meeting.

• Approved $2,490,290 in appropriations for Sunset Park construction (3-2)
• Approved $2,014,600 ARPA funds for Sunset Park (3-2)
• Approved $350,000 VDOT categorical aid for Sunset Park (3-2)
• Approved $125,690 General Fund balance for Sunset Park (3-2)
• Authorized $1,565,000 General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Spencer Cross to Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Introduced FY2023 budget ordinance for May 9 adoption
• Introduced 2022 tax rate ordinance for May 9 adoption

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to discuss the upcoming June 21, 2022 Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. The meeting is open to the public and press, but attendance requires contacting the General Registrar due to space and social distancing limits.

• Discussion of June 21, 2022 Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District
• Meeting at Gorsuch Building, Suite 205, 250 S. Wayne Avenue
• Public and press must contact General Registrar Lisa Jeffers to attend

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met to prepare for the June 21st Republican primary. They discussed security updates to election equipment, mailed 167 permanent absentee ballots, and reviewed the new election map. The board also planned poll worker training and staffing requirements, including a goal of at least six election officers per ward.

• Changed passwords on election equipment for security
• Mailed 167 permanent absentee ballots for June 21st primary
• Approved mailing 15,000 new voter cards to all registered voters
• Scheduled poll worker training for June 17th at Waynesboro Best Western
• Set requirement of at least 6 election officers per ward

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed departmental reports regarding park maintenance, ongoing construction projects, and seasonal programming. Key discussions included progress on the South River Greenway, upcoming community races, and potential funding for Sunset Park.

• Construction of pickleball courts at Ridgeview Park by Golden Rule Services
• S&K Excavating awarded contract for South River Greenway Phase 2B
• Rinker Design Associates awarded engineering for South River Greenway Phase 4
• Potential $2.4 million project for Sunset Park awaiting ARPA funding
• Fines of $40 to $1,000 for failure to pick up dog waste in Coyner Springs Park

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 0 Stonewall Drive (Tax Map No. 42-12-8) from RS-12 (large-lot residential) to RS-7 (small-lot residential). The 18.536-acre parcel, owned by Valley Covenant Church of God, could yield about 61 lots under the proposed zoning. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the February 22, 2022 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0 Stonewall Drive from RS-12 to RS-7 (18.536 acres, Tax Map No. 42-12-8)
• Review and approval of minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Citizen comments invited during the meeting

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes discussions regarding site selection for a pool sign and plans for Native American Day.

• Pool Sign Site Selection
• Native American Day Plans

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and approved the March 2022 minutes. The board heard from new Library Director Susan V. Versen, who reported on increasing foot traffic, optional masks, an outdoor book club, and plans to distribute COVID-19 test kits via the VA Department of Health's STACC program. The board also noted Emily Bardeen's City Council approval as a new member and discussed outreach to absent members.

• Approved minutes of March 2022 Board Meeting
• Noted Emily Bardeen's approval by City Council as new board member
• Chairperson to contact Jabriel Tyler about attendance
• Chairperson to contact Kevin Ryan about Friends of the Library representation

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments and fund appropriations. The meeting includes a presentation from the School Superintendent regarding the recommended FY 2023 budget and a public hearing for amending the FY 2022 budget.

• Public hearing on budget ordinances amending the FY 2022 budget by $2,187,049
• Appropriation of $673,905 from School Board fund balance to the school operating fund
• Appropriation of $1,513,144 in various grants to the school operating fund
• $21,543 transfer from Four for Life funds to the General Fund for Waynesboro First Aid Crew
• $10,098 transfer from Sheriff’s restricted fund balance to the General Fund

The Waynesboro City Council adopted an ordinance appropriating $1,513,144 in various grants to the school operating fund (2022-18) by a 3-0 vote. The council also introduced an ordinance to appropriate $673,905 of school board fund balance to the school operating fund, which will be considered for adoption at the April 28, 2022 meeting. Additionally, the council adopted the consent agenda, proclaimed April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, appointed Emily Bardeen to the Library Board of Trustees, and held a closed meeting to discuss the Shenandoah Animal Services Center.

• Adopted $1,513,144 in grants to school operating fund (3-0)
• Introduced ordinance appropriating $673,905 school board fund balance to school operating fund
• Adopted consent agenda including $21,543 to Waynesboro First Aid Crew and $10,098 from Sheriff's fund (3-0)
• Proclaimed April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Appointed Emily Bardeen to Library Board of Trustees (3-0)
• Held closed meeting on Shenandoah Animal Services Center and adopted certification resolution (3-0)

City Council

This is a City Council work session with no listed agenda items, only the meeting time and location. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council held a budget work session to review elements of the fiscal year 2023 budget, including a compensation study, fund balance uses, and a motor vehicle tax update. The Parks and Recreation Director presented the Sunset Park project, covering trails, maintenance, safety, and insurance. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with a follow-up work session scheduled for April 12.

• Reviewed FY2023 budget elements including compensation study, fund balance, and motor vehicle tax update
• Discussed Sunset Park project with trails, lawn vs. meadow space, safety, and insurance
• Scheduled next budget work session for April 12 to confirm tax rates and discuss enterprise funds

City Council

This is the regular business meeting agenda for the Waynesboro City Council. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, matters from the mayor and council, consent agenda adoption, correspondence, citizen comment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, ordinances, or financial items are listed on this agenda.

• Consent agenda adoption — all items voted on with one motion unless a council member requests separate consideration
• Citizen comment period open to the public
• Meeting held in Council Chambers at Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building, 503 West Main Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several appropriation ordinances, including over $2.4 million for the construction of Sunset Park. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding changes to city ward boundaries and a rezoning request for 0 Ivy Street.

• Proposed construction funding for Sunset Park totaling over $2,490,000 from General Fund, VDOT, and ARPA funds
• Public hearing on amending City Code regarding voting ward boundaries
• Second consideration of rezoning 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7
• Appropriation of $31,641 for Waynesboro First Aid Crew and Sheriff's Office expenses
• Approval of a $6,659.95 business license tax refund request

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive departmental reports and discuss various park projects, including the Sunset Park CIP proposal, general budget discussions, and pool repairs. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Sunset Park CIP proposal and ARPA funding discussion
• War Memorial Pool gutter and zero-depth entry for baby pool
• Removal of two tennis courts to be replaced with pickleball courts
• South River Greenway Phase 2B construction contract awarded to S&K Excavating
• Community Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 16 at Ridgeview Park

City Council

This is a standard City Council business meeting with no substantive action items listed on the agenda. The council will adopt the agenda, handle a consent agenda (which may include routine items), hear matters from the mayor and council members, and take public comments. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion or decision.

• Consent agenda adoption (items removed if requested by any council member)
• Citizen comment period
• Matters from the mayor and council members

The city manager presented a recommended fiscal year 2023 budget of $57.2 million, a 5% increase over the current year, with no tax or fee increases in the General Fund. Proposed enterprise fund increases include 3% for water and stormwater and $1.50/month for refuse. Council discussed concerns about funding Sunset Park given police staffing shortages and asked for more information.

• Presented FY2023 recommended budget of $57.2M (no vote taken)
• Proposed 3% water rate increase (not yet approved)
• Proposed 3% stormwater fee increase (not yet approved)
• Proposed $1.50/month refuse rate increase (not yet approved)
• No sewer fee increase proposed
• Discussed Sunset Park funding concerns; city manager to meet with safety staff and police chief

Boards and Commissions

The Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Youth Commission met and nominated a new Chair, with Susan Mace volunteering as Vice-Chair and Erika Bischof as a fill-in. The 2023 Office on Youth Budget was presented, including a Safe Routes to School part-time position and bike purchases. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-focused.

• Motion made to nominate a new Chair, with Susan Mace as Vice-Chair and Erika Bischof as fill-in (motion by Kristi Williams, seconded by Stephen Greppes)
• 2023 Office on Youth Budget presented, including Safe Routes to School part-time position and bike purchases
• Truancy grant of $127,000 from January 2022 to June 2024 discussed, including establishment of a Truancy board
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention staff completed 50 hours of training through Answer/Healthy Teen Network

City Council

This is a work session of the Waynesboro City Council, but the agenda text provided contains only the meeting details (date, time, location) and no specific agenda items. Therefore, the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are not listed in this document.

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff reviewed a VDOT blanket authorization request and a rezoning of 0 Ivy Street, Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan amendments, and event applications authorized by the City Manager. The next budget meeting is set for March 22, 2022, and the March 16 budget work session was cancelled.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• March 16 budget work session cancelled
• Next budget meeting scheduled for March 22, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 0 Ivy Street and an amendment to city voting ward boundaries. The meeting also includes discussions on amending city pool fees and updating the Community Development Block Grant annual action plan.

• Public hearing for rezoning 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7
• Public hearing to amend City Code regarding voting ward boundaries
• Second consideration of an ordinance amending Pool Fees for City Pools
• Resolution to amend the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Resolution authorizing action on Virginia Department of Transportation projects

The Waynesboro City Council tabled a rezoning request for a 37.42-acre property at 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7, which would allow subdivision into about 107 single-family lots, to the March 28 meeting for further discussion of traffic impacts. Council adopted amendments to the FY2020 and FY2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plans (4-0) to comply with HUD requirements. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign documents for VDOT projects was adopted 3-0, with Councilmember Short abstaining due to his VDOT employment. Council also appointed Kelly Sheely to the Historical Commission and reappointed Greg Hitchin to the Shenandoah Valley Partnership.

• Tabled rezoning of 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7 to March 28 meeting
• Adopted CDBG FY2020 and FY2021 Annual Action Plan amendments (4-0)
• Adopted VDOT project signature authority resolution (3-0, Short abstained)
• Appointed Kelly Sheely to Historical Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Greg Hitchin to Shenandoah Valley Partnership (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including pool fee ordinance (4-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding its regular business meeting, where it will consider adopting minutes, appointing a youth commission member, and amending ordinances related to a subdivision plat and parking area width. The council will also consider introducing an ordinance to increase pool admission fees and approving a letter of support for a housing authority tax credit application to renovate Fairfax Hall.

• Appointment to Regional Youth Commission for unexpired term ending August 31, 2024
• Amend preliminary subdivision plat for 214-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street
• Amend Zoning Ordinance to change maximum width of impervious vehicle travel ways in front yard setback
• Introduce ordinance establishing pool admission fees, increasing single-day admission by $1.00 for ages 2-16 and 1-and-older
• Approve letter of support for Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority tax credit application to renovate Fairfax Hall at 1101 Reservoir Street

The City Council voted 4-0 to authorize the City Manager to sign a Letter of Support for the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority's tax credit application to renovate the historic Fairfax Hall, which includes HVAC, elevator, and apartment upgrades. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included appointing Kristi Williams to the Regional Youth Commission and approving two ordinance amendments. An ordinance to increase pool admission fees was introduced for a second reading on March 14, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized City Manager to sign Letter of Support for Fairfax Hall tax credit application (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including appointment of Kristi Williams to Regional Youth Commission (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including amendment to preliminary subdivision plat for 214-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 98.5.1.5.A.3(G) on impervious travel way widths (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance establishing pool admission fees, to be considered again March 14, 2022

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the former Leggett building and annex at 304 and 320 W. Main Street, and a rezoning of 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Demolition of contributing structures in Downtown Historic District at 304 and 320 W. Main Street
• Rezoning of 0 Ivy Street (Tax Map No. 4-1-28A) from RS-12 to RS-7
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Waynesboro Planning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Bottom Alley M, LLC to demolish two contributing structures in the Downtown Historic District at 304 and 320 West Main Street, and recommended to City Council the rezoning of 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7. Both decisions were made by a 4-0 vote. The commission also noted the resignation of member Sarah Severs.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 304 and 320 West Main Street (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 0 Ivy Street from RS-12 to RS-7 to City Council (4-0)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting is a work session, so no formal votes are expected, but the council will review and discuss budget priorities.

• Budget work session for FY2023
• No specific agenda items listed

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and approved the January 2022 meeting minutes. The board discussed filling a board vacancy left by Kathy Johnson's resignation, with Edie Eckman volunteering to contact a former candidate. They also noted two candidates for the Director position will be interviewed soon. The director's report covered steady activity, decreased in-person demand due to snow, low computer usage due to repairs, and high participation in the Winter Reading Challenge.

• Approved the minutes of the January 2022 Board Meeting.
• Agreed to contact a former candidate to fill Kathy Johnson's board vacancy, with Edie Eckman volunteering to do so.
• Noted two candidates for the Director position will be interviewed soon.
• Acknowledged the City's commendation of library staff for their work without a director.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a work session and business meeting. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting to discuss several items, including a budget amendment for the 2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding a subdivision plat amendment and updates to the city's zoning code.

• Second consideration/adoption of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2022 Budget in the amount of $5,021,014
• Public hearing for an amendment to a 214-lot subdivision plat at 0 Ivy Street
• Public hearing regarding an amendment to change maximum width for impervious vehicle travel ways and parking areas in front yard setbacks
• Proclamation of February as Social Services Benefit Programs Specialists Month
• Receipt of the annual report from the Planning Commission

The City Council introduced two ordinances related to the Ivy Commons subdivision: one amending the preliminary plat for a 214-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street, and another changing the zoning code to allow wider driveways in front yards. Both ordinances will be considered again at the February 28, 2022 meeting. The council also adopted the consent agenda, including a $5,021,014 budget amendment, and received the Planning Commission's 2021 annual report.

• Adopted consent agenda including FY2022 budget amendment of $5,021,014 (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending preliminary subdivision plat for 214-lot Ivy Commons subdivision (4-0)
• Introduced zoning text amendment to increase allowable driveway width to 16 feet (4-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation request to hold Mad Anthony Mud Run on Feb 26, 2022 with alcohol sales
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to reorganize itself, appoint election officers, and discuss the annual Homestead meeting of VEBA and a potential June 2022 primary for the 6th Congressional District. The meeting is open to the public and press, but attendance requires contacting the General Registrar due to space and social distancing.

• Reorganization of Electoral Board
• Appointment of Officers of Election
• Annual Homestead Meeting of VEBA
• Potential June Primary 2022 for 6th Congressional District

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific items, indicating this is a procedural meeting.

The City Council held a budget work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented projected cost increases for schools, retirement, health insurance, and the landfill, and discussed compensation study phases and capital priorities. The next budget work session was rescheduled from February 9 to February 16, 2022.

• Rescheduled Feb 9 budget work session to Feb 16, 2022
• Moved City Manager's Budget Presentation from March 25 to March 22
• Scheduled potential budget work sessions for April 5 and April 25

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting, considering a consent agenda with several rezonings and zoning code amendments, a $5,021,014 budget amendment, and a public hearing on redistricting. They will also receive reports on the 14th Street Greenway Phase III project and the Harman Monument, and consider resolutions on Black History Month and a Virginia Department of Corrections transfer mandate.

• Conditional use permit for townhouses on S. Magnolia Avenue
• Rezoning of 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive
• Rezoning of 618 W. 11th Street, 0 Chestnut Avenue, 313 Chestnut Avenue
• Zoning code amendments for MX-B District and service bay door language
• Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment of $5,021,014

The City Council voted 5-0 to consider adopting alternative ward map 2.3 for redistricting and to hold a public hearing in March 2022. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a resolution authorizing real property acquisition, and adopted resolutions to transfer the Harman Memorial to Mark Harman and to urge the General Assembly to mandate timely transfers of state-responsible inmates from the Middle River Regional Jail. A public hearing was held on a $5,021,014 budget amendment, which was introduced for adoption at the February 14 meeting.

• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and resolution authorizing real property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Harman Memorial to Mark Harman (5-0)
• Adopted resolution urging General Assembly to mandate timely inmate transfers (5-0)
• Voted to consider alternative ward map 2.3 and set public hearing for March 2022 (5-0)
• Introduced FY2022 budget amendment of $5,021,014 for adoption on Feb 14
• Proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a work session and business meeting. The agenda is not provided in detail, so the specific items to be discussed or decided are unknown.

The City Council held a work session to review items for the upcoming regular business meeting, including a Black History Month proclamation, the Greenway Phase III project, offers for the Harman Memorial, a resolution on jail overcrowding, voting redistricting ward boundaries, and proposed fees for the War Memorial Pool. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• Reviewed agenda items for upcoming regular business meeting
• Noted Black History Month proclamation to be accepted by Ms. Estello Randolph
• Discussed Greenway Phase III project and proposals
• Reviewed offers for the Harman Memorial
• Reviewed proposed resolution on jail overcrowding
• Discussed three proposed voting redistricting ward boundaries
• Discussed proposed fees for War Memorial Pool

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary subdivision plat amendment for the 66.106-acre Ivy Commons subdivision at 0 Ivy Street, increasing lots from 214 to 215, and on a zoning text amendment to change the maximum width of impervious vehicle travel ways and parking areas in front yard setbacks. The commission will also receive the 2021 annual report and consider other business.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat amendment for 215-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street, Tax Map No. 14-6-25, including waiver for street trees in ROW
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to City Code Section 98.5.1.5.A.3.(g) regarding impervious travel way width in front yard setbacks
• Presentation of 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat amendment for a 214-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street, including a waiver for street trees in the right-of-way, with the condition that tree species be approved by City staff. They also approved a zoning text amendment to allow wider driveways (up to 16 feet) in front yard setbacks, removing a proposed alternative of 25% of lot width. Both votes were 5-0. The commission also approved the 2021 annual report.

• Approved preliminary plat amendment for 214-lot subdivision at 0 Ivy Street with street tree waiver (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment allowing 16-foot driveways in front yard setbacks, removing 25% lot width alternative (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and approved the November 2021 minutes. The board elected Kanise Marshall as Chairman, Edie Eckman as Vice Chairman, and Brenci Patiño as Secretary. It was noted that Director Kevin Osborne has left for Fairfax County Library and recruitment will be handled by City staff; Chair Kathy Johnson resigned due to relocation.

• Approved November 2021 board meeting minutes
• Elected Kanise Marshall as Chairman
• Elected Edie Eckman as Vice Chairman
• Elected Brenci Patiño as Secretary

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting, including four public hearings on land-use items: a conditional use permit for townhouses on S. Magnolia Ave, a rezoning at 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive, a rezoning on 11th Street, and two zoning code amendments (MX-B district and service bay door language). The council will also consider adopting a resolution designating city holidays and may enter a closed meeting to discuss a contract for the Shenandoah Animal Services Center.

• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for S. Magnolia Ave townhouses
• Public hearing: Rezone 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive
• Public hearing: Rezoning on 11th Street
• Public hearing: Zoning code amendment for MX-B district
• Closed meeting to discuss Shenandoah Animal Services Center contract

The City Council held a work session to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a resolution to increase city-recognized holidays from ten to fourteen, a budget amendment with ARPA projects and public safety pay raises, and a resolution asking the General Assembly to address state prisoners in the regional jail. No formal votes were taken; all items are pending future action.

• Reviewed resolution to increase city holidays from 10 to 14 (no vote)
• Reviewed budget amendment for encumbrance rollover, ARPA projects, and public safety compensation (no vote)
• Reviewed upcoming public hearings for conditional use permit, rezoning, and zoning code amendments (no vote)
• Reviewed resolution for General Assembly action on state prisoners in regional jail (no vote)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a work session and regular business meeting, including several public hearings on a conditional use permit for townhouses on S. Magnolia Ave, rezoning at 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive and 11th Street, and zoning code amendments for the MX-B district and service bay doors. The council will also consider adopting a resolution designating city holidays and may enter a closed meeting to discuss a contract for the Shenandoah Animal Services Center.

• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for townhouses on S. Magnolia Ave
• Public hearing: Rezone 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive
• Public hearing: Rezone 11th Street from RS-5 to RG-5
• Public hearing: Zoning code amendment for MX-B district use table
• Resolution to designate city holidays

The City Council adopted a resolution designating 14 annual holidays for city employees, effective January 1, 2022, up from 10. The council also introduced ordinances for a conditional use permit for townhouses on S. Magnolia Avenue, rezoning at 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive, and several zoning code amendments, all to be considered again at the January 24 meeting. A closed meeting was held to discuss a contract for the Shenandoah Animal Services Center, with a certification resolution adopted afterward.

• Adopted resolution designating 14 city holidays (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance for conditional use permit for townhouses at 401-407 S. Magnolia Ave (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone 1001 Shenandoah Village Drive from H-B to L-I (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone parcels at 11th & Walnut and 11th & Chestnut from RS-5 to RG-5 (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance amending zoning code for MX-B District uses (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance amending service bay door language in zoning code (first reading)
• Adopted consent agenda including Dec. 13, 2021 minutes and sewer vacation for Waynesboro Marketplace (4-0)
• Held closed meeting on Shenandoah Animal Services Center contract and adopted certification resolution (4-0)