Waynesboro public meetings in 2025

Boards and Commissions

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

• Update on conversation with City of Waynesboro Community Development

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

• Discussion of the Waynesboro Comp Plan

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

• Motion to adjourn adopted (seconded by Mark)

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

• Canvass meeting on November 10, 2025

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

• Discussion of Commission Grant program
• Election of Commission Officers

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will meet on August 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 503 W. Main Street. Council members will consider adopting minutes, approving a new economic-development plan, and voting on an ordinance that transfers $400,000 from the Sewer Fund to pay for building design services. They will also hear updates on a crisis receiving center, an emergency-operations plan extension, and a regional opioid-abatement grant agreement.

• Approve $400,000 sewer-fund transfer for building design services
• Adopt ordinance amending transient lodging tax (Chapter 78, Article V)
• Receive update on Valley Community Services Board Crisis Receiving Center Project
• Approve extension of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Emergency Operations Plan
• Approve operational agreement for regional opioid-abatement grant

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Yancey Building, 503 W. Main Street, and will be viewable on the city’s YouTube channel.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to manage administrative requirements for upcoming elections. The body will discuss official staffing, training, and the scheduling of the canvass.

• ADA Certification due
• Review of List of Election Officials
• Establishment of training schedule
• Setting the time and date of the canvass

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

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the ADA Transition Plan and the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The body is deciding on several code amendments, a legal settlement, and funding for infrastructure design.

• Appropriating $400,000 from Sewer Fund net position for building design services
• Amendments to Chapter 74, Subdivisions, of the City Code
• Ordinance amending Chapter 78, Article V, Transient Lodging Tax
• Settlement resolution with Henry Schein Inc. regarding opioid settlement
• Resolution of official intent to reimburse expenditures with borrowing proceeds for PW Bldg

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

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

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the city's subdivision ordinance and the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The body will also discuss closing public right-of-way near the high school and receive a report on 911 project upgrades.

• Public hearing to consider amending City Code Chapter 74, Subdivision Ordinance
• Adoption of the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Appointment of viewers for Waynesboro Public Schools' application to vacate ~8,175 sq. ft. of public right-of-way on West Main Street
• Report on the Regional Radio and NextGen 911 Project
• Closed meeting regarding personnel matters for the City Manager

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the June primary and canvass. The meeting includes a closed session for the General Registrar’s review.

• Approval of June Monthly and Primary Canvass Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of June Primary, Canvass and Chiefs Meeting
• Closed session for General Registrar’s Review

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several budget amendments and the 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan. Members will also consider zoning changes and a conditional use permit for a food pantry.

• Proposed $57,000,000 budget amendment for the Waynesboro High School project
• Proposed $8,528,270 amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget (CIP Plan)
• Conditional use permit for a Lifeworks Project food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Avenue
• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding car washes and vehicle sales and service
• Budget amendments for fiscal year 2026 in the amounts of $1,486,870 and $520,000

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The commission will receive reports on park maintenance, summer event scheduling, and the status of several infrastructure projects. Staff will discuss updates regarding the War Memorial Pool, the South River Greenway, and Basic Park improvements.

• Completion of the Riverview Cemetery roof project by Virginia Frame Builders
• Introduction of 'Glo Waynesboro' drone show to replace the Sunset Spectacular fireworks
• Status of South River Greenway Phase 4 and EFLAP Connector trail railroad crossings
• Basic Park improvements following a 'no effect' archaeological survey response
• Relocation of the Loth Springs hiker area to a more visible location

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a plat amendment and grade waiver for the Creekwood Village subdivision. The body will also discuss a proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 74, the Subdivision Ordinance.

• Public hearing for preliminary plat amendment and subdivision waiver for Creekwood Village Phase 2 at 0 Tiffany Drive
• Public hearing for an amendment to City Code Chapter 74, Subdivision Ordinance
• Request to increase street grades for Winterthur Road from 6% to 8.5%
• Proposal to increase approved lots in Creekwood Village from 222 to 240

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer for the 2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider a meeting schedule for FY26 and receive updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties.

• Election of FY26 officers
• Proposed FY26 meeting schedule
• Staff report on recent grant applications
• Updates on Downtown Redevelopment, Tourism, and Industrial Properties

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will discuss several budget amendments for 2025 and 2026, including capital improvement and school projects. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a food pantry.

• Proposed $57,000,000 budget amendment for the WHS Project
• Public hearing for a food pantry conditional use permit at 505 N. Winchester Avenue
• Proposed $8,528,270 budget amendment for the 2025 CIP Plan
• Proposed $1,486,870 budget amendment for the 2026 Small Capital Plan
• Resolution to act as fiscal agent for the Juvenile Community Crime Control Act

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to finalize election preparations. The board will discuss the final election checklist and set the time for the June 18th canvass.

• Final election check list
• Canvass dates: June 18th
• VEBA July Meeting and July 1, 2025 deadline

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

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

City Council

The City Council will vote on the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the 2025 tax rate. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a meals tax increase and discuss budget amendments for 2025 and 2026.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of a meals tax increase ordinance
• Adoption of the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Budget amendment for 2026 in the amount of $919,244
• Proposed budget amendment for 2025 in the amount of $1,498,952
• Resolution to use condemnation to acquire a stormwater management facility at Tax Map No. 24-1-17A

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

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

Boards and Commissions

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

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

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Avenue and review a waiver request for road grades in the Creekwood Phase 3 subdivision. The meeting will also include routine approvals of subdivision plats and zoning text amendments.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for food pantry at 505 N. Winchester Avenue in RG-5 district
• Waiver request for Sec. 74-71(i) road grades for Creekwood Phase 3 at 0 Tiffany Drive
• Review of five minor subdivision plats approved since April 22 meeting
• Zoning text amendments for vehicle sales/service and car wash bay door orientations

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet to swear in a new member and receive updates on the Black History Museum and Port Republic Road signage. The body will also discuss the Memorial Day Celebration for Veterans.

• New member swearing in
• Black History Museum update
• Port Republic Road signage update
• Memorial Day Celebration for Veteran

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is scheduled to meet on May 20, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

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

• Approved April minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and an ordinance for 2025 taxes. The body will also discuss a meals tax increase and a budget amendment of $919,244. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings regarding zoning for service bay doors and the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant program.

• Proposed budget amendment for 2026 in the amount of $919,244
• Second consideration of the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Proposed ordinance to increase the FY25 meals tax
• Resolution of support for an Industrial Revitalization Fund loan for 1010 E. Main Street
• Public hearing on amending zoning requirements for service bay door orientation

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution in support of an IRF grant application on behalf of the Virginia Metalcrafters Building owner. Other business includes approving minutes, a financial report, and committee updates. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Consider resolution to support IRF grant application for Virginia Metalcrafters Building owner
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Audit committee report
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2025

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet on May 5, 2025, to adopt the April meeting minutes and address unfinished business, including training of election officials and updates to the public information page. New business covers election preparation, and the board will submit an acknowledgement letter to ELECT/LESS. The meeting is procedural, focused on administrative tasks for upcoming elections.

• Training of Election Officials
• Public Information Page update
• Election Preparation review
• Submit acknowledgement letter to ELECT/LESS

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

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

City Council

The City Council will meet for a regular budget work session to discuss the budget process and ordinance adoption. The session includes discussions on the real estate tax rate and the WHS Improvement Project.

• WHS Improvement Project process and funding
• Real estate tax rate
• Budget process, ordinance introduction and adoption
• Ordinance introduction

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

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

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: the 2025 tax rate, stormwater fee amendments, and the FY2026 budget. They will also consider proclamations for Letter Carriers Food Drive Day and Economic Development Week. A closed session is scheduled for litigation consultation regarding Waynesboro v. Hopeman Land Company.

• Public hearing on ordinance imposing taxes for calendar year 2025
• Public hearing on ordinance amending stormwater utility rate code sections 30-58(G)(2)(A.) and 30-58(G)(3)(A.)
• Public hearing on ordinance for the annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Proclamation declaring May 10, 2025 as 'Letter Carriers Food Drive Day'
• Closed meeting for consultation on litigation: City of Waynesboro v. Hopeman Land Company

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

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

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to change the orientation requirements for service bay doors at car washes and vehicle sales/service uses. The amendment was tabled from the March 18 meeting to allow staff to add language protecting residential uses. The commission will also review minor subdivisions and final plats approved since the last meeting.

• Public hearing for amendments to City Code Sections 98-4.6.7 (Car washes) and 98-4.4.10 (Vehicle sales and service) to allow bay doors to face corridors under certain conditions with additional screening.
• Amendment was tabled from March 18, 2025 meeting; staff revised language to require bay doors not face residential uses on adjoining parcels.
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since March 18, 2025 meeting.

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

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

Boards and Commissions

This meeting of the Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will include approval of March 2024 minutes, a departmental report, and discussion of project updates. Key updates include the South River Greenway Phase 4 condemnation process, Basic Park improvements (restroom, sidewalks, football field), and the Traffic Garden ribbon cutting scheduled for May 3. The commission will also hear about new staff hires and upcoming events.

• Council authorized condemnation for South River Greenway Phase 4; attorneys drafting paperwork.
• Basic Park improvements include new restroom, sidewalk upgrades, and football field; awaiting final archaeological survey.
• Traffic Garden ribbon cutting tentatively scheduled for May 3 during RiverFest.
• Two new full-time mow crew leaders hired: Kiyah Fisher and Curtis Hewitt.
• Wings Over Waynesboro event on April 12 is free and open to the public.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet to discuss a copyright request and plans for a Veterans event. The body will also review the status of the District Home.

• Copyright request
• Plans for Veterans event
• District Home status

Boards and Commissions

This is a routine meeting of the Waynesboro Library Board with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at the Waynesboro Public Library.

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

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

City Council

Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on lowering the tax rate for the 2025 reassessment and on authorizing condemnation of a 2.601-acre portion of land at 0 White Bridge Road owned by Hopeman Land Company. Council will also receive a presentation on the recommended 2026 budget for enterprise funds and consider proclamations for Animal Control Officer and Public Safety Telecommunicators appreciation weeks. Consent items include adopting meeting minutes and receiving the 2nd quarter 2025 finance report.

• Public hearing on lowered tax rate for 2025 reassessment
• Consider resolution to condemn 2.601-acre parcel at 0 White Bridge Road (Tax Map 24-1-17A)
• Presentation on recommended 2026 budget for enterprise funds
• Proclamation for National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025)
• Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13-19, 2025)

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority will consider resolutions authorizing officers to execute documents for DHCD IRF and CBL grant applications and to receive funds if awarded. The board will also vote on retaining Timmons Group to draft three grant applications for NCTC infrastructure, with a cost not to exceed $15,000. Committee reports and monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize officer to execute documents for DHCD IRF grant/loan application
• Resolution to authorize officer to execute documents for DHCD CBL grant application
• Resolution to authorize retaining Timmons Group for up to $15,000 to draft three NCTC infrastructure grant applications
• Committee reports on handbook, loan, audit, and nominating committee for FY 26 officers
• Monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to assign officers of elections, coordinate with polling places for the 2025 Primary, and schedule Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing. They will also discuss the start of early voting on May 2, 2025, and review a public information page.

• Assignment of Officers of Elections
• Communication with polling places and announcement of 2025 Primary date
• Scheduling of L&A Testing
• Early voting to begin May 2, 2025
• Old Business – Public information page

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

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

City Council

This is a budget work session of the Waynesboro City Council. The agenda provides only the meeting notice with no specific items listed for discussion. The meeting is open to the public but will not be broadcast.

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

City Council

At this budget work session, the City Council will discuss and determine the maximum real estate tax rate to be advertised for a public hearing. They will also consider nominations for the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission Executive Committee and make appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

• Discussion and determination of maximum real estate tax rate for public hearing advertisement
• Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission Executive Committee nominations
• Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee council appointments

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

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

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed $3,954,794 amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The body will also review plans for economic development and ordinances targeting blighted properties.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of a $3,954,794 FY2025 budget amendment
• Proposed ordinances to address derelict and blighted properties
• Authorization of leases for the Augusta Regional Landfill (Hershberger Farm and Schooley Farm)
• Presentation of the draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan
• Receipt of the Waynesboro Public Schools Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The commission will approve the November 2024 meeting minutes, welcome new member Erica Smith, and receive a departmental update on parks projects and events. Members will discuss attendance accountability, options for virtual attendance, volunteer opportunities for commissioners, and ways to advocate for parks and recreation objectives.

• Discussion of attendance accountability at commission meetings
• Exploration of virtual meeting attendance options
• Exploration of increased volunteer opportunities for commissioners
• Update on Basic Park improvements including completion of archaeological survey
• Update on South River Greenway Phase 4 condemnation procedures

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

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

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is scheduled to meet on March 18, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees met on March 18, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board discussed the Public Records Management Policy and voted to table it until the next meeting to further discuss the compulsory deletion portion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Public Records Management Policy until next month for further discussion of compulsory deletion portion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment to relax bay-door orientation rules for car washes and vehicle-service uses, and on a preliminary major subdivision plat by D.R. Horton for a 180-lot residential project at 0 Duke Road (Hopeman Ridge). Commissioners will also receive a presentation from the city school superintendent and review recent subdivision approvals.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment ZTA #25-004 to change service bay door orientation requirements for car washes and vehicle sales/service
• Public hearing for preliminary major subdivision plat by D.R. Horton for 180-lot residential subdivision on 28.396 acres at 0 Duke Road (Hopeman Ridge)
• Presentation by Dr. Jeff Cassel and Dr. Ryan Barber on the Waynesboro City School system
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since February 18, 2025

The Waynesboro Planning Commission approved a preliminary major subdivision plat for Hopeman Ridge, a 180-lot residential development on 28.396 acres at 0 Duke Road, with a 6-0 vote. The commission also tabled a zoning text amendment regarding service bay door orientation to allow staff to add residential protections, and heard a presentation from the school superintendent.

• Approved preliminary major subdivision plat for Hopeman Ridge (6-0)
• Tabled zoning text amendment for service bay door orientation to April 22, 2025 (6-0)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will discuss the District Home Cemetery and plans for a spring event with the Monacan Tribe, scheduled for April. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of District Home Cemetery
• Planning for Spring Monacan Tribe Event, scheduled for April

Boards and Commissions

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a CPACE ordinance update, authorize agreements for the Virginia Street Arts Festival, and review an overview of the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan. A key item is consideration of a resolution supporting City Council action on blighted and derelict properties using specific Virginia Code sections. The board will also receive monthly updates on downtown redevelopment, tourism, and industrial properties, and may hold a closed meeting.

• CPACE ordinance update (item 5)
• Virginia Street Arts Festival: authorize officer to execute agreements between EDA, building owners, and mural artists (item 6)
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan overview (item 7)
• Regional Industrial Facility Authority (RIFA) concept discussion (item 8)
• Discuss Virginia Code sections 58.1-3221 and 15.2-1127 on blighted properties and consider resolution of support (item 9)

City Council

City Council and the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) will hold a joint meeting to review WRHA and South River Development Corporation properties. The council will receive information on WRHA's strategic plan and SRDC's developing strategic plan. General discussion will cover expectations, goals, and next steps for redevelopment efforts.

• Presentation of WRHA and South River Development Corporation properties
• Information about WRHA's Strategic Plan
• South River Development Corporation's developing strategic plan
• General discussion of expectations, goals, and next steps

The Waynesboro City Council held a joint meeting with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) to review housing resources, capacity, and waiting lists. The presentation covered current affordable housing inventory, income limits, and future needs, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on condemning easements for Phase 4 of the South River Greenway and consider introducing a $3,954,794 amendment to the FY2025 budget. They will also vote on a second reading of an ordinance raising rates for temporary water connections and hydrants, and receive a presentation from the Valley Career and Technical Center.

• Consider introducing a $3,954,794 amendment to the FY2025 budget
• Public hearing and resolution to condemn temporary and permanent easements on Brian Collins' property (Tax Map 27-1-7) for South River Greenway Phase 4
• Second consideration/adoption of ordinance increasing rates for water from temporary connections and hydrants (Section 86-30)
• Consent agenda includes adopting February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from the Foundation for the Valley Career and Technical Center on operations

The Waynesboro City Council held a regular business meeting on March 10, 2025, with all members present. The only action taken was adopting the meeting agenda on a 5-0 vote. No other decisions, approvals, or discussions of substantive matters were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda on a 5-0 vote.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to manage administrative election preparations. The body will discuss new electronic poll books and a potential June primary.

• Review of Election Officials returned forms
• Compilation of Election Officials emergency telephone numbers
• Discussion of New Electronic Poll Books (EPB'S)
• Discussion of potential June Primary
• Submission of LESS Response to ELECT

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met and approved delegating items 1, 2, and 4 of its duties to the Registrar, with all other duties remaining joint or Board responsibilities. The Board also approved a mileage payment for Curt Lily. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on administrative updates and planning for the June Primary.

• Delegated items 1, 2, and 4 of Board duties to the Registrar (2-0)
• Approved Curt Lily's mileage payment (2-0)

City Council

This is the second session of the 2025 Council Retreat, where the council will review enterprise funds (water, sewer, stormwater, refuse), hear staffing plans from the Sheriff and Fire Chief, and discuss budget fundamentals including revenue forecasts. A public hearing is scheduled to set the maximum tax rate for the reassessment advertisement.

• Enterprise funds operational overview and priorities for water, sewer, stormwater, and refuse
• Sheriff staffing and court security update from Sheriff Johnson
• Fire Department staffing plan from Chief Holloway
• Budget fundamentals discussion including operational drivers and revenue forecasts
• Public hearing on maximum tax rate for advertising reassessment

The City Council held a retreat to review FY26 budget priorities, including public works enterprise funds, sheriff and fire department staffing, and a potential real estate tax rate increase. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and directive, with the City Manager asked to develop a tax rate proposal based on council priorities.

• Discussed lowering water leak loss from ~30% to 10-15% via proactive detection program
• Reviewed Sheriff's Department staffing needs and Compensation Board standards
• Fire Chief revised request from 9 to 6 new personnel for FY26, with multi-year plan
• Discussed potential real estate tax rate increase above current $0.77 to fund high school debt and staffing
• Councilmember Short suggested City Manager develop tax rate based on council priorities
• Discussed hiring full-time Assistant Registrar and IT Help Desk Coordinator
• City Manager to discuss joint communications staff with School Superintendent

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on a taxi business application, a commercial clean energy financing program, and a proposed increase in water rates for temporary connections and hydrants. They will also receive an update on the regional transportation plan and a presentation on the comprehensive plan update. Additionally, they will consider a resolution supporting a FEMA resilience grant.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program
• Public hearing and introduction of ordinance increasing water rates for temporary connections and meters, including hydrants (Code Section 86-30)
• Public hearing on Valley Shuttle Services LLC application to operate a taxicab/for-hire vehicle business
• Receive updated Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAWMPO) Long Range Transportation Plan
• Consider resolution supporting FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application

The Waynesboro City Council held a regular business meeting on February 24, 2025, with all members present. The only formal action was the unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda (5-0). The mayor also acknowledged School Board Appreciation Month and noted the city's storm-ready designation from the National Weather Service, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the February 2025 departmental report, which includes a new fee structure for Sunset Park shelter rentals with alcohol and damage-waiver charges, and a capital improvement plan requesting $4.2 million over five years. The commission will also consider approval of November 2024 meeting minutes and welcome new member Erica Smith.

• New Sunset Park shelter rental fees effective January 15, 2025: $40 per time slot, $100 all day; alcohol $250 fee; rental items $250 fee; damage waiver $500 for over 100 guests
• Capital Improvement Plan FY26 submission totaling $1,051,526 in 2026 and $4,234,900 over five years, including Greenway Phase 4 ($470,500) and Ridgeview Park baseball field renovation ($250,000 in 2026)
• Basic Park improvements: archaeological survey scheduled February/March, planning for bathroom, sidewalks, and football field
• South River Greenway Phase 4 condemnation advertisement and public hearing set for March 10, 2025
• Loth Springs greenway closure beginning February 17 for construction, expected 2-month duration

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including adoption of minutes and agenda. A presentation from Public Works Department's Tony Smith is scheduled. The commission will also review minor subdivisions and final plat approvals made since the prior meeting. No public hearings or zoning items are on the agenda.

• Presentation by Tony Smith from Public Works Department
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since January 21, 2025
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Waynesboro Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members heard a presentation from Infrastructure Engineer Tony Smith on the Public Works Department, covering water/sewer infrastructure, development impacts, and traffic calming plans. They also reviewed a minor subdivision plat for 7000 and 7010 Ivy Street. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda and minutes approvals.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed minor subdivision plat for 7000 and 7010 Ivy Street (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet to discuss several local projects and events. The agenda includes renovations to Rosenwald properties and plans for a Monacan Tribe event.

• Rosenwald Renovations
• Monacan Tribe Event Plans
• City Council Reception for Mayor and Vice Mayor

The Waynesboro Historical Commission met on February 18, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from its January 21 meeting. Members discussed upcoming events, including a Native American presentation scheduled for April 15, and collaborations on a cemetery fence at District Home and Rosenwald renovations. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled Native American presentation for April 15, 2025 (time TBD)
• Discussed fence project at District Home cemetery with Augusta Heritage Society and Red Brick House Committee
• Discussed Rosenwald renovations, including kitchen prep/distribution and storyboard placement

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold its regular business meeting on February 10, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a proclamation honoring the election of the city's first Black mayor and vice mayor, a resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising's state appropriations request, and a resolution to adjust library copying fees. The council will also enter a closed meeting to discuss a business expansion, eminent domain, and a pending lawsuit.

• Proclamation honoring Waynesboro's first Black mayor and vice mayor
• Resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising's request to the General Assembly for appropriations
• Resolution to change fees for copying at the Waynesboro Public Library
• Closed session to discuss performance agreement for local business expansion, eminent domain, and City of Waynesboro v. Hopeman Land Company case
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from January 17 and January 27, 2025 meetings

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising's request for a $2.5 million state appropriation for Parkway repairs and strategic implementation, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved increasing the Waynesboro Public Library copy fee from $0.15 to $0.25 per page, effective April 1, 2025, and authorized the City Manager to adjust fees administratively in the future. The council entered a closed meeting to discuss a business expansion, eminent domain, and litigation, and certified the session as compliant with Virginia law.

• Adopted resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising's $2.5M appropriation request (4-1)
• Approved library copy fee increase from $0.15 to $0.25 per page (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to administratively adjust library copy fees in future
• Held closed meeting on business expansion, eminent domain, and Hopeman Land case (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia FOIA (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes from Jan 17 and Jan 27 meetings (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro City Electoral Board will vote on adopting a revised electronic meeting policy and delegate duties to the registrar/director of elections. New business includes reviewing the 2025 election calendar, confirming registered voters, and discussing the hiring of a custodian for voting equipment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the election official list and security measures from ELECT.

• Approval of Revised Electronic Meeting Policy
• Delegation of Duties to Registrar/Director of Elections
• Review 2025 election calendar
• ADA checklist for polling place accessibility
• Closed session on election official list and security measures

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met on February 3, 2025, and adopted the Electronic Meeting Policy as presented, based on a prior January motion. The board also discussed election preparations, including officer assignments, training revisions, and voter roll maintenance, but tabled the hiring of a Custodian of voting equipment. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and election security topics.

• Adopted Electronic Meeting Policy (unanimous)
• Approved January meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Tabled hiring a Custodian of voting equipment
• Entered closed session for personnel and election security discussions

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a real estate tax exemption ordinance for elderly and handicapped residents, setting income eligibility limits. Other business includes introducing a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program, adopting financial policy resolutions, and receiving the Planning Commission's annual report. The council will also consider adding the Sunset Park shelter to the reservation program with new fees. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss the City Manager's employment terms.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance for real estate tax exemptions for elderly and handicapped residents, setting income thresholds
• Introduction of an ordinance to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program
• Consideration of a resolution revising the General Fund balance policy
• Consideration of a resolution establishing a city budget policy
• Motion to include Sunset Park shelter in parks reservation program and set rental fees based on event size and services

The Waynesboro City Council adopted an updated Fund Balance Policy for the General Fund, removing language about a committed reserve at the Augusta County Service Authority, and a new Budget Policy consolidating long-standing practices. It also approved a Parks and Recreation rental fee schedule that includes Sunset Park, with a $500 damage deposit and additional fees for events with alcohol or equipment. The council introduced an ordinance to create a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program, with a public hearing set for February 24, 2025. A closed meeting was held to discuss the City Manager's employment terms, and the council certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law.

• Adopted updated Fund Balance Policy for General Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Policy for City of Waynesboro (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Rental Fee Schedule including Sunset Park (5-0)
• Introduced C-PACE financing ordinance; public hearing set for Feb 24, 2025
• Adopted consent agenda including real estate tax exemptions for elderly/handicapped (5-0)
• Proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month
• Held closed meeting to discuss City Manager's employment terms (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia law (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The meeting was primarily procedural and informational. The January minutes were approved unanimously. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the commission discussed vacancies, budget requests, and program updates.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed adult and youth vacancies for Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro
• Reviewed budget request presentations to Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro
• Agreed to create a text thread for commissioner communications
• Discussed truancy mentor vacancy and waiting list status
• Announced new parenting classes and community events

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will vote on its 2024 Annual Report, which summarizes the commission's activities and residential development trends. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Director of Economic Development and Tourism about the city's economic development efforts, along with routine items such as welcoming a new commissioner, approving minutes, and reviewing approved subdivisions.

• Presentation by Greg Hitchin, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, about the City’s Economic Development Department
• Review and approval of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Welcome of new commissioner Cate Keller
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since November 19, 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 and December 3, 2024 meetings

The Waynesboro Planning Commission approved its 2024 annual report and the minutes from its November and December 2024 meetings. The commission also heard presentations on economic development and reviewed five approved subdivision plats. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Nov 19 and Dec 3, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is scheduled to meet on January 21, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

The Waynesboro Library Board met and received the director's report, noting completed floor work, decreased foot traffic but increased circulation, and rising use of digital services. The Friends of the Library reported being about $9,000 in the red over the past year but still solvent, with donations down and sales up. No old or new business was discussed, and no formal decisions were made.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will meet on January 21, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

The Waynesboro Historical Commission approved hosting a reception on February 10, 2025, from 6-7pm in the hallway outside Council Chambers to celebrate Kenny Lee and Lorie Akanbi, the city's first African-American mayor and vice-mayor. The commission also approved its annual budget request, planned a Native American presentation for April 15, and discussed signage and cemetery concerns at the District Home property. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reception for Mayor Kenny Lee and Vice-Mayor Lorie Akanbi (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Submitted annual budget request to city
• Approved $100 donation for 8x8 brick at Red Brick House
• Scheduled Native American presentation for April 15, 2025
• Planned participation in Memorial Day event

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is meeting for a retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda contains only logistical information and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting location was revised from the Brite Transit Facility.

The City Council held a retreat to discuss budget priorities, focusing on employee compensation, public safety staffing, and funding for the high school and Nature's Crossing Tech Center. No formal votes were taken; instead, council members reached consensus on priorities, including phasing in compensation to align with a living wage and considering a dedicated fund for land purchase for housing. The retreat was informational, with presentations from various departments.

• Consensus to prioritize phasing employee compensation to align with living wage
• Consensus to prioritize public safety staffing, employee compensation, and high school/Nature's Crossing debt service
• Discussed creating a dedicated fund for land purchase for housing, requiring tax increase and public hearing
• Tentatively scheduled Retreat Part 2 for February 28, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to tax exemptions for elderly and handicapped residents and consider a zoning ordinance for cottage court housing. The body will also review a cell tower lease extension and VDOT maintenance funding for new streets.

• Public hearing on amending City Code Sections 78-61 and 78-63 regarding real estate tax exemptions for elderly and handicapped residents
• Second consideration of a zoning ordinance to provide for cottage court housing
• Second consideration of a lease extension for a cell tower at 300 Parker Heights Road
• Resolution to certify new streets for VDOT urban maintenance funds, including Chicurel Ln, Gray Dr, and Landes Street
• Recommendation to modify park shelter rental fees for Sunset Park

The Waynesboro City Council adopted two ordinances on second reading: one amending the zoning ordinance to allow cottage court housing, and one granting an extension to lease space on the city-owned cell tower at 300 Parker Heights Road to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. Both passed 5-0. The council also introduced an ordinance to align real estate tax exemptions for elderly and handicapped residents, with final consideration set for January 27, 2025. A resolution certifying new streets for VDOT urban maintenance funds was adopted 4-0, with Councilmember Short abstaining due to his position with VDOT. The proposed parks shelter rental fee schedule was discussed but not voted on, with consensus to consider it later.

• Adopted cottage court housing zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted cell tower lease extension for New Cingular Wireless (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance aligning elderly/handicapped tax exemptions, final vote Jan 27
• Adopted VDOT street reimbursement resolution (4-0, Short abstained)
• Deferred parks shelter rental fee schedule to later date
• Held closed meeting on litigation matters, certified compliance (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor for two-year terms. The body will also consider appointments for charter members and representatives for city boards and commissions.

• Election of Mayor (term ending December 31, 2026)
• Election of Vice Mayor (term ending December 31, 2026)
• Appointment of City Manager, City Assessor, Clerk of the Council, and City Attorney
• Appointment of an Acting Clerk of Council
• Appointment of Council representatives for CAPSAW Board, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission

The City Council held its organizational meeting and elected Kenny Lee as Mayor and Lorie Jean Akanbi as Vice Mayor, both for two-year terms ending December 31, 2026. The council also reappointed charter employees and made appointments to boards and commissions. All votes were unanimous except the vice mayor election, which was 4-1.

• Elected Kenny Lee as Mayor for a two-year term (5-0)
• Elected Lorie Jean Akanbi as Vice Mayor for a two-year term (4-1)
• Reappointed City Manager Mike Hamp, City Assessor Mary Honbarrier, Clerk Julia Bortle, and City Attorney Melisa Michelsen (5-0)
• Reappointed City Manager Mike Hamp as Acting Clerk of Council (5-0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor Akanbi to CAPSAW Board (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Lee to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Council member Sloat to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to reconstitute its leadership. The board will nominate and elect a Chairman, Secretary, and Vice Chairman.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Approval of December meeting minutes

The Electoral Board reorganized its officers, electing Forrest Jones as Chair, Curt Lilly as Vice Chair, and Sharon Van Name as Secretary. It also amended its Electronic Meeting Policy to limit electronic attendance to 3 meetings per member. The board deferred finalizing officer duties and the Officers of Election list to its February meeting.

• Elected Forrest Jones as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Curt Lilly as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Sharon Van Name as Secretary (unanimous)
• Amended Electronic Meeting Policy to limit electronic attendance to 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved December meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled finalization of board duties and Officers of Election list for February meeting