Waynesboro meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Waynesboro City Council agenda includes housing land transfer, subdivision waiver

The Waynesboro City Council's Aug. 10 agenda includes an ordinance to transfer property to the housing authority for affordable housing, along with a subdivision sidewalk waiver and a special events permit. No minutes have been published for any of the recent meetings, so no decisions have been reported.

City Council

The Aug. 10 regular business meeting agenda includes:

• An ordinance conveying real property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable/workforce housing.
• A subdivision waiver for sidewalks at Pratts Run, 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd (Tax Map 40-3-114D).
• A conditional use permit for temporary special events at 601 Alphin Ave (Tax Maps 23-1-19A and 23-1-19D).
• A proclamation recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Waynesboro First Aid Crew.
• Adoption of the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met Aug. 10 to review the Aug. 4 election and begin planning for the Nov. 3 General Election. The agenda included discussion of ballots and L&A, setting a date and content for training, and a closed session on personnel issues.

Boards and Commissions

On Aug. 12, a public hearing was scheduled for an appeal submitted July 13, 2026. The meeting was set for 4:00 PM at 503 W. Main Street, Council Chambers.

The Historical Commission met Aug. 18 at the Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. Acting Chairman Philippe Bone was listed. No specific agenda items were provided.

The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission met Aug. 19. No specific action items were listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 18 for a land use discussion as part of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. The meeting also included a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days.

Waynesboro Council to weigh housing land transfer, sidewalk waiver; boards prep for November election

No decisions have been finalized from Waynesboro's recent meetings — minutes have not yet been published for any of the three gatherings held Aug. 10–12. The most consequential item on the table is a City Council proposal to convey real property to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable or workforce housing. The council also considered a subdivision sidewalk waiver and a conditional use permit for temporary special events.

City Council (Aug. 10)

The council's regular business meeting agenda included three ordinances and a proclamation, but no votes have been recorded. The property conveyance to the housing authority was listed without a specific address or dollar amount. The other items:

• Subdivision sidewalk waiver for Pratts Run, 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd (Tax Map 40-3-114D)
• Conditional use permit for temporary special events at 601 Alphin Ave (Tax Maps 23-1-19A and 23-1-19D)
• Proclamation recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Waynesboro First Aid Crew
• Adoption of the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

All items were on the agenda as introductions or considerations; no final action has been reported.

Electoral Board (Aug. 10)

The Electoral Board met to review the August 4 election and begin planning for the November 3 General Election. Agenda items included discussion of ballots and L&A, setting the date and content for training, and recruiting election officers. The board also held a closed session on personnel issues. No decisions have been published.

Boards and Commissions appeal hearing (Aug. 12)

A public hearing was scheduled for an appeal submitted July 13, 2026. The meeting took place at 503 W. Main Street, Council Chambers, at 4:00 PM. The agenda was otherwise procedural — call to order, agenda adoption, pledge, minutes approval, old and new business, and adjournment. No outcome has been reported.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — Aug. 18:** The main item is a land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by consultants Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.
• **Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Commission — Aug. 19:** A meeting is scheduled, but no specific action items or discussion topics are listed on the agenda.

Residents interested in the housing property transfer or the comprehensive plan update may want to attend the relevant meetings or check the city's website for minutes once they are published.

Waynesboro Council to Weigh Housing Land Transfer and $10.7M in Budget Amendments

Waynesboro's City Council has the most consequential agenda of the past two weeks, with a July 27 meeting set to consider transferring city-owned land for affordable housing and holding public hearings on more than $10.7 million in budget amendments. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, the items reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not final outcomes.

City Council — July 27

The council scheduled public hearings on two budget amendments: $6,670,000 for a school grant (FY2026) and $4,052,513 for small capital projects (FY2027). It also set a public hearing on conveying 1200 Shenandoah Avenue to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority for affordable or workforce housing.

Additional items on the agenda:

• Resolutions supporting Smart Scale grant applications for the Lew Dewitt Pedestrian Project and Rosser Avenue Improvements.
• An ordinance appropriating a $250,000 grant from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership for brownfields.
• Board appointments.
• A closed-session discussion of a property matter at 1001 Mt. Torrey Road.

Planning Commission — July 21

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP#26-028, which would allow temporary special events at 601 Alphin Avenue, known as Mimosa Farm. The proposal would permit up to 100 events per year with up to 100 guests per event. The agenda noted public testimony regarding noise, traffic, and alcohol consumption, with a proposed condition that amplified outdoor music end by 9:00 p.m.

Commissioners also continued discussion on the land use section of the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update, led by EPR, and were scheduled to approve minutes from the June 2 work session and June 16 regular meeting.

Electoral Board — July 21

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met at the public library to discuss final plans for the August primary election and conduct a closed-session performance review of the registrar. Public comment was allowed before adjournment.

Board of Building Code Appeals — July 22

The Board of Building Code Appeals was scheduled to adopt several operating policies, including ground rules for hearings, a fee policy, an application minimum-requirement policy, and a record-keeping policy. The board also planned to discuss a recent appeal and schedule a hearing within 14 days, notifying the parties involved.

Boards and Commissions — July 21

A board whose name is not specified in the source data appointed Lydia as Chair, Scott as Vice Chair, and Stosh as Treasurer. The agenda included an update on the search for a part-time Executive Director and recruitment for two board vacancies: one government representative and one business/private representative from Augusta. The board also approved July minutes.

The Waynesboro Library Board met the same day at the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda contained only procedural information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the source data for the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of Waynesboro's official calendar for newly scheduled meetings or rescheduled items.

Waynesboro Council weighed sales tax referendum and budget amendments; outcomes pending

Waynesboro's City Council had its busiest agenda of the past two weeks on July 13, with a proposed 1% retail sales tax referendum for school capital projects and multiple budget amendments on the table. All recent meetings in this period have agendas available but minutes not yet published, so final outcomes — including vote tallies — are not confirmed in the record.

City Council — July 13

The Council agenda included a resolution to initiate a referendum on an additional 1% retail sales tax to fund city school construction and renovation projects. If the referendum is placed before voters and approved, the tax would apply to retail sales within the city.

The agenda also listed several budget amendments:

• Fiscal year 2026: $17,752,989 (Capital Improvement Program) and $6,670,000
• Fiscal year 2027: $720,000 (Capital Improvement Program) and $4,052,513 (Small Capital)

Other items on the agenda included an ordinance to convey property at 1200 Shenandoah to the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority, a resolution authorizing the Port Republic Road Neighborhood Sign Project, approval of downtown road closures for the Chili Brews and Blues Festival and the Virginia Fall Foliage Art Show, and updates on opioid abatement efforts.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved, amended, or deferred.

Electoral Board — July 6

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met July 6 to prepare for the August Primary. Agenda items included selecting election officers, confirming the date, content, and format for August Primary training, reviewing officer availability, and conducting a performance review of the registrar. The board also planned to welcome new member Alex Branch and review the assignment of duties between the registrar and the board. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission held a work session July 7 with a single agenda item: continuation of the land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update. The session was led by Will Cockrell and Tyler Hinkle of EPR, PC. No votes or public hearings were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism — July 14

The GART board held its quarterly meeting July 14. The agenda contained only logistical details, with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on conditional use permit CUP#26-028 to allow temporary special events at 601 Alphin Avenue (Mimosa Farm). Commissioners will also continue the land use discussion for the Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Update and consider approval of minutes from the June 2 work session and June 16 regular meeting.
• **July 21 — Electoral Board:** Final plans for the August Primary and a closed-session registrar's performance review, with a public comment period before adjournment.
• **July 21 — Library Board:** Scheduled to meet at the Waynesboro Public Library; no agenda items listed.
• **July 22 — Board of Building Code Appeals:** The board will adopt ground-rules for hearings, a fee policy, application minimum-requirement policy, and record-keeping policy. It will also discuss a recent appeal and schedule a hearing within 14 days.