Public Meetings - Blacksburg, Virginia

April 2, 2024, at Blacksburg Motor Company (400 S. Main St.) The Town Council held a work session covering the 2024 bond issuance, a budget appropriation ordinance, agency financial requests for the FY24/25 operating budget, and a closed meeting for personnel evaluations. The meeting opened at 11:00 a.m., recessed to closed session at 12:37 p.m., reconvened at 1:25 p.m., and adjourned at 1:27 p.m. All votes were unanimous. Presentation by Davenport & Company on 2024 Bond Issuance - Courtney Rogers of Davenport & Company, the Town’s financial advisor, presented an overview of the general obligation capital improvement bond process and discussed factors affecting the Town’s credit assessment. Rogers provided Davenport’s recommendation for proceeding with the bond issuance. (See also Ordinance 2047 referenced in the minutes.) Discussion of Ordinance 2050: Budget Amendment to Appropriate Bond Proceeds - Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer explained that Ordinance 2050 would amend the FY 2023/2024 operating budget to appropriate $2,500,000 of bond proceeds to the General Capital Improvement Fund. These funds are intended for three planned property purchases that had not yet been appropriated. Council discussed the ordinance. Additional Discussion of FY24/25 Operating Budget: Agency Financial Requests - Town Manager Marc Verniel initiated the discussion of agency funding requests and reviewed the annual process for developing funding recommendations for the operating budget. He noted that Council would have another opportunity to review and discuss the recommended budget at the next work session on April 16, 2024. Closed Meeting (Personnel) - Vice Mayor Sutphin moved to adjourn to a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for annual discussion and evaluation of the performance and salaries of the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney. Councilmember Anderson seconded; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote (7-0). The closed meeting began at 12:37 p.m. Resolution 4-A-24: Certification of Closed Meeting - Council reconvened to open session at 1:25 p.m. Vice Mayor Sutphin moved to adopt Resolution 4-A-24, certifying the propriety of the closed meeting. Councilmember Anderson seconded; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote (7-0). Key Outcomes - Council received the bond issuance presentation and recommendation from Davenport & Company. - Ordinance 2050 was discussed; no vote was taken during the work session (formal action expected at a future regular meeting). - Agency funding requests were discussed; further review scheduled for April 16, 2024 work session. - Council unanimously approved the closed meeting and subsequently unanimously adopted Resolution 4-A-24 certifying its propriety.

The Blacksburg Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S. Main St. The meeting was called to order by Chair Andy Kassoff and adjourned at 6:53 p.m. All eight attending commissioners voted unanimously on every motion. Commissioner S. Rinehart was absent. Consent Calendar - Minutes (March 5, 2024): Approved unanimously (8-0). - AFD 24-1/ORD 2052 – Agricultural and Forestal District Withdrawal: Scheduled public hearing for May 7, 2024, for the request to withdraw 3.036 acres at 701 Bishop Road (Jim and Carol Burger, owners). - Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 61 – Small Lot Development Option: Cancelled the April 2 public hearing and rescheduled it for May 7, 2024. Public Hearing: Glade Spring Crossing Preliminary Plat (PLAT-23-20) - Project: Preliminary plat review for 176 lots on 45 acres at 1006 Glade Road (Tax Map Nos. 225-(A)-3, 4 & 224-(A)-57), owned by Glade Spring Crossing, LLC. The property was rezoned to Planned Residential in 2023. - Staff Presentation (Kinsey O’Shea): The site has frontage on Glade Road and secondary frontage on Shadowlake Road and Village Way South. The 2023 rezoning approved 176 mixed-income units (single-family, townhouse, and duplex). The applicant requested two variances to the Subdivision Ordinance: (1) Bikeways variance to allow landings of no greater than 5% grade (instead of 2%) on the emergency access connection from Glade Spring Drive to Village Way South; (2) Public Utility Easement (PUE) variance to allow a retaining wall (up to 2.5 feet high) on Lots 169-175 within the PUE for grading and erosion control. The HOA would maintain the wall. - Applicant Presentation (Michael Formica, WK Dickson): 44 units in the North Development Area and 132 in the South Development Area. Ten income-restricted units in the South will be completed in Phase 1; remaining income-restricted units in Phase 2. Glade Spring Drive will be built in Phase 1, other streets in Phase 2. The PUE variance involves a 2.5-foot wall along Lots 169-175, with conduit for utilities. The wall is located outside the rear setback and will not impact access to STEP/STEG systems. The applicant stated that wet utilities are not involved. - Public Comments: - Kacie Hodges (1223 Village Way South): Opposed the variance, noting the applicant had already received 14 variances during rezoning. She argued the retaining wall is unnecessary, costly for the HOA, and would hinder access to pump stations and town utilities. She contended the request does not meet the town’s variance definition and asked the Commission to deny it. - Chris Bundren (1219 Village Way South): Opposed the wall, concerned about maintenance, HOA costs, stormwater flowing over the wall onto his property, and emergencies requiring town access to septic systems. He suggested a vegetative buffer instead and requested denial. - Applicant Rebuttal: Formica explained that grade variations make this the best wall location. The wall is in a cut condition, so water will not be sent back toward Village Way South; storm drains will pick up runoff. The wall is outside the rear setback and not near access paths to STEP/STEG systems. He stated the wall actually improves access by expanding the PUE. - Commission Discussion: Commissioner Mel Jones asked for clarification on the PUE variance; staff clarified the wall crosses side PUEs on the development side, not affecting Village Way South properties. No wet utility access is required through that area. - Motion and Vote: Joel Herbein moved to approve PLAT-23-20 with both variances (referencing Subdivision Ordinance sections 5-503E and 5-901). Mel Jones seconded. The motion passed unanimously (8-0). Citizen Comment - None. Unfinished Business - Zoning Ordinance Review Committee: Chair Kassoff reported the committee had not met. - Historic or Design Review Board: Michael Ermann reported nothing to report. - Montgomery County Planning Commission: Ermann reported on the March meeting, noting a new comprehensive plan is being developed over the next 12 months with a focus on the next 20 years. New Business - Chair’s Report: None. - Planning Director’s Report: Kali Casper reminded commissioners of the dinner and training opportunity on April 17, 2024, and asked them to RSVP by April 10. - Town Council Report: None. Key Outcomes - Approved consent agenda items unanimously (8-0), including rescheduling ZOA 61 to May 7. - Approved the Glade Spring Crossing preliminary plat (176 lots) with both variances, at 6:53 p.m., by an 8-0 vote. The retaining wall on Lots 169-175 will be maintained by the HOA as a condition of approval. - Scheduled the AFD withdrawal public hearing for May 7, 2024. - No other formal actions were taken.

The Blacksburg Town Council held its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers. The agenda included approval of the consent agenda, citizen comments on FY2025 agency funding requests and a ceasefire resolution related to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and council announcements. No public hearings, unfinished business, or new business were on the agenda. Consent Calendar - Town Council Minutes: Approved minutes from March 5, 2024 (work session) and March 12, 2024 (regular meeting). - Change Order: Approved a $4,000 change order for additional survey work for the MMTF project. - The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a roll call vote (8-0). Public Comments & Testimony FY2025 Agency Funding Requests – 13 speakers representing local nonprofits each requested continued or increased funding for the FY2024/25 operating budget. Speakers included: - John Bush (Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation) – thanked council for past support and asked for continued funding, highlighting fundraising, programming, and community partnerships. - Jean Haskell (Montgomery Museum of Art and History) – emphasized the museum's impact on Blacksburg, including a recent innovation award from the Virginia Association of Museums. - Tina King (New River Valley Agency on Aging) – reported serving over 3,500 Blacksburg residents last fiscal year and requested a slight increase due to rising costs. - Kacie Hodges (Blacksburg Community Band) – described the band's free concerts and volunteer operations, thanking the town for support. - Erika Slagel-Perry (Community Health Care Center) – noted the center served 677 Blacksburg residents on sliding-scale fees and asked for assistance. - Nora Bolte (Wonder Universe) – highlighted free field trips for 4,139 elementary students and 30,000 visitors since December 2023. - Erin Burcham (RAMP/Verge) – reported accelerating 52 companies, bringing $30 million in capital and 700 jobs to the region, requesting $5,000. - Ginny Ayers (Literacy NRV) – stated 849 Blacksburg adults read at or below third-grade level and requested continued funding; no federal or state funding is received. - Ariana Wyatt (Summer Arts Festival) – described six outdoor concerts, movies, and children's events, requesting increased funding for an extended eight-week season. - Deb Edwards (Friends of the Farmers Market) – noted over $2 million in sales in 2023, a new food access committee, and plans to pay musicians for 105 music slots. - Karim Khan (Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library) – reported 18,953 Blacksburg cardholders, a 92% customer satisfaction score, and ongoing improvements. - Tracie Hughes (Downtown Blacksburg Inc.) – presented plans for a downtown rebranding project and requested funds for marketing materials. - Laina Schneider (Live, Work, Eat, Grow) – highlighted 109 garden plots, 175 volunteers, and cultural programming; noted a Virginia Municipal League award for the gardens. - Ann Cassell (Blacksburg Partnership) – promoted retail revitalization, passenger rail advocacy, and young professional engagement, requesting increased staffing and a visitors guide. - Seth Davis (The Lyric) – reported a 25% increase in attendance in 2023, sold-out shows, and expanded educational programming. - John Walker (Cayambis Institute) – advocated for funding to support a Latin American classical music orchestra, emphasizing cultural diversity. Other Comments – Ceasefire Resolution – 15 speakers addressed the council on whether to adopt a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Positions: - Support (15 speakers): Rosemary Sawdon, Megan Peterson, Stephen Warren, Zachary Weis, Vishal, Susan Delay, Phyllis Albritton, Sarah Wiles (accompanied by child), Joseph Childers, Prairie Jones, Saul Halfon, Keira Cleveland, William Peterson, Julia Stallings – argued that the town should join over 100 U.S. municipalities in passing a symbolic ceasefire resolution, citing moral imperative, local connections (e.g., Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Virginia Tech research), and the need to represent community sentiment. Some emphasized the impact on local Muslim residents and rising anti-Semitism. - Opposition (2 speakers): James Hardell and Waverly Evans – stated the conflict is outside the town's purview, noted the October 7 Hamas attack, and argued that Israel should be allowed to complete its military objectives. Hardell, a WWII veteran, equated civilian casualties to those in past wars; Evans, a former military servicemember, urged the council to focus on local issues and include condemnation of Hamas in any resolution. Council Announcements - Councilmember Anderson announced Women's Month events at Virginia Tech and the Clothesline Project if weather permits. - Vice Mayor Sutphin announced open houses by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority on April 18 at Montgomery County Government Center, and tabling events at Blacksburg Farmers Market (April 17), Radford Public Library (April 18 morning), and Blacksburg Fork and Cork Festival (April 20). Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (8-0). - Ceasefire Resolution: No vote or action was taken; the council only heard public comments. No discussion or direction was provided on drafting a resolution. - Agency Funding: No decisions were made; the council heard requests for the FY2024/25 budget process. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024.

Note: The official minutes indicate this meeting occurred on March 19, 2024, while the provided timestamp states March 25, 2024. The summary below reflects the content from the minutes and agenda. The meeting was held at Blacksburg Motor Company and adjourned at 1:13 p.m. Present were Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin, Councilmembers Lauren Colliver (arrived late), Jerry Ford Jr., Susan Mattingly, and Liam Watson. Councilmember Susan Anderson was absent. Staff included Town Manager Marc Verniel, Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer, Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty, and Town Clerk Lorraine Spaulding. Review of FY24/25 Operating Budget - Town Manager Marc Verniel provided a broad overview of the FY 2024/25 Recommended Budget. He indicated that Town revenues were recovering but the Town faced economic impacts due to inflation, personnel costs, benefits, and new positions. Staffing levels have improved significantly since last year. Verniel summarized expenditures and revenues related to the General Fund, Utility Fund, and Transit Fund. Recommended expenditures fund employee salary and benefit increases and several new positions. The budget public hearing will be held on April 9th, with a Town Council vote scheduled for April 23rd. Town Council Retreat Follow-Up – Work Plan - Town Manager Marc Verniel and Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty reviewed items from the retreat, identifying areas of focus: expansion of recreational opportunities, downtown economic development, transportation, community wellbeing, housing, and communications. Staff plans to provide updates three times a year on the Town’s progress. JustFOIA Software and Process - Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer discussed the JustFOIA software for managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. He explained how FOIA requests have been handled prior to the software. JustFOIA creates a streamlined process for making and managing FOIA requests. The Town will implement this software over the next few months. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken during this work session. Next steps include the budget public hearing on April 9th, council vote on April 23rd, implementation of the JustFOIA software in the coming months, and staff providing work plan updates three times per year.

Note: The meeting minutes provided are dated February 20, 2024, which differs from the requested meeting date of March 13, 2024. This summary is based on the February 20, 2024 minutes, as no agenda or transcript for March 13, 2024 were provided. Discussion Items Downtown Building Height Discussion Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty reviewed previous discussions regarding building height in the Downtown Commercial (DC) District. The current limit is 60 feet, with additional height available through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Council agreed with staff's recommendation to retain this process. Discussion also addressed height in the Downtown Northwest District. Housing Update Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty presented a slideshow of existing Town initiatives, including the Affordable Housing Development Fund and the New River Valley Housing Trust Fund. A handout compared similar localities' initiatives, such as transitional housing and affordable housing investments. Council discussed potential partnerships between the Town and the University. Town Council Strategic Goals Town Manager Marc Verniel provided an overview of revisions to the Council's Strategic Goals, specifically the Communications goal. Council agreed with the proposed revision. Verniel noted this item would appear as a consent item on a future agenda. Community Concerns Discussion Council noted that a concerned citizen had recently contacted them about the closing of the LewisGale Montgomery Birthing Center. Council agreed to write a letter of concern and discussed who should draft it. Council also discussed erosion and sediment environmental problems from the development of the Mountain Valley pipeline. Councilmember Ford proposed writing a letter to state officials to note these concerns, rather than a resolution. Old Blacksburg Police Building Tour Council and staff toured the former Blacksburg Police building at 200 Clay Street SW to visually assess its characteristics and determine potential uses for the space. Key Outcomes - Council agreed to maintain the existing process for additional building height in the DC District via CUP. - Council agreed to a revision to the Communications strategic goal; item to be placed on a future consent agenda. - Council agreed to draft a letter of concern regarding the closure of the LewisGale Montgomery Birthing Center. - Council agreed to write a letter to state officials regarding erosion and sediment issues from the Mountain Valley pipeline, as proposed by Councilmember Ford. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.

Note: The agenda and minutes indicate this meeting originally took place on March 5, 2024. The date provided for this summary is March 13, 2024, and is used as instructed. The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session to discuss housing strategies and a regional housing trust fund. Presentations were given by staff and the New River Valley Regional Commission. No formal votes were taken. Discussion Items Housing Strategies Update Housing & Community Connections Initiatives Manager Kim Thurlow provided an update on the Town's housing strategies, focusing on university-town partnerships. Examples included the University of Virginia/Charlottesville and George Mason University/Fairfax collaborations to create affordable housing options. Regional Housing Trust Fund Discussion Jennifer Wilsie of the New River Valley Regional Commission reviewed regional housing efforts and gave an overview of the New River Valley HOME Consortium. She explained the difference between a regional versus a local housing trust fund and outlined additional efforts, including seeking $600,000 in local investment from localities and partners to support affordable housing development. Council/Staff Exchange Town Manager Marc Verniel advised Council of upcoming zoning amendments and discussed the Harding Avenue Sewer project, noting that a tree will need to be removed before work can begin. Councilmember Jerry Ford discussed a proposed letter regarding citizen concerns about Mountain Valley Pipeline construction, noting that inspection reports indicated environmental problems were not necessarily near the Town. Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin added that another letter previously discussed for Lewis Gale Montgomery would now be a joint letter from the Town and Montgomery County. Key Outcomes No formal decisions or votes were taken during this work session. Council received updates on housing strategies, regional housing trust fund efforts, and administrative matters. The discussions serve as a foundation for future action.

The Blacksburg Town Council held its regular meeting on March 12, 2024 (11:30 UTC) at the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, extensive public comments primarily calling for a ceasefire resolution related to the Free Palestine movement, and the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Recommended Operating Budget. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. local time. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from February 20 and February 27, 2024. - Introduced Ordinance 2047 (General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024), Ordinance 2048 (FY2025 budget and tax rate), Ordinance 2049 (water/sewer fee increases), and Ordinance 2050 (amending FY2023/2024 budget to appropriate $2,500,000 of bond proceeds). All were scheduled for a public hearing on April 9, 2024. - The consent agenda passed unanimously on a roll call vote (all seven council members voted yes). Public Comments & Testimony Numerous citizens addressed the council, most urging approval of a ceasefire resolution regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Key speakers and their positions: - Andy Stenger (6355 Quartz Lane) read a poem and called for a ceasefire resolution. - Lina Mayhew (884 Patrick Henry Drive) expressed feeling unrepresented and demanded a ceasefire. - William Kirshbom (1207 Gladewood Drive) spoke twice: first about capital budget allocation for education and concerns over water/sewer fee increases; later he reminded council to consider both perspectives, noting Israeli lives matter and that Hamas attacked. - Zachary Weis (1003 South Main Street) spoke in favor of a ceasefire. - Megan Peterson (Christiansburg) linked the Radford Army Ammunition Plant to the conflict and asked for a ceasefire. - Gwyneth Palmer (252 Brice Street) compared children in Gaza to local children, asking for a ceasefire. - Vishal (no last name, 2703 Tall Oaks Drive) and other high school students (Allie Eastwood, Prairie) also spoke. - Lia Soubi (Virginia Tech student, from Middle East) asked for a ceasefire, citing belief in American ideals. - Helena Huber (William and Mary student) asked for a ceasefire, recounting a friend from Cambodia. - Georgia Doremus (387 Charles Street) mentioned babies killed in Gaza and asked council to take moral stand. - Gabrielle Spennacchio-Parker (2428 Ridge Road) linked Radford Arsenal pollution to the conflict. - Jamie McKinley (1604 Bold Spring Road) addressed the opioid epidemic, requesting the town partner with agencies to provide naloxone and safe disposal containers. - Almad Alhero (1906 Shadow Lake Road) criticized Radford Arsenal and asked for a ceasefire. - Ray Hartley (1482 Clay Street) disputed William Kirshbom's earlier remarks and supported a ceasefire. - Many others (Tylah Graves, Ray Johnson-Nicholson, Gillian Penske, Megan Christle, Charlotte, Andrew Walker, Lydia Hassan) all requested a ceasefire resolution. Discussion Items Introduction of FY2024/2025 Recommended Operating Budget Town Manager Marc Verniel presented the proposed $105 million total budget (12% increase including capital; 4% operating increase excluding one-time capital). The general fund (about half of total) is up 7%, driven by inflation and staffing costs. Key features: - Property tax rate remains unchanged at $0.26 per $100 of assessed value. - Utility fees: average bill increase 2% due to modest water/sewer rate hikes; no changes to solid waste or stormwater fees. - Seven new positions: two police officers, a business relations manager, a parks and natural lands coordinator, a recreation program associate, a public works technician (vegetation management), and a maintenance specialist (daily street sweeping). - Staff salary increases: 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2024, plus up to 2% step increases based on performance in January 2025. - Health insurance premiums remain flat for a second consecutive year. - ARPA-funded projects ($13 million) must be obligated by end of 2024 and completed by end of 2026; top priority for the year. - Budget schedule: work sessions through March and April, public hearing on April 9, 2024, and adoption expected at April 23, 2024 meeting. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda (including all four ordinances) approved unanimously. - No public hearings were held. - Citizen comments were heard; no council action taken on ceasefire resolution requests (the item was not on the agenda). - The FY2024/2025 budget was formally introduced; a public hearing is set for April 9, 2024, with adoption scheduled for April 23, 2024. - Councilmember Susan Anderson announced Women's Month at Virginia Tech events.

The Blacksburg Planning Commission met on March 5, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers. Vice Chair Mel Jones presided. The meeting lasted approximately five minutes, adjourning at 6:35 PM. The commission approved a consent agenda with four items and discussed upcoming training and communication issues regarding the Montgomery County Planning Commission. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (February 6, 2024): Approved unanimously. - PLAT-23-20 – Glade Spring Crossing Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat: Scheduled public hearing for April 2, 2024. (176 lots on 45 acres at 1006 Glade Road) - Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 61 – Small Lot Development Option: Cancelled the March 5, 2024 public hearing and rescheduled for April 2, 2024. - CUP 23-4 – Conditional Use Permit for multi-family ground-floor use: Cancelled the April 2, 2024 public hearing and rescheduled for May 7, 2024. The consent agenda was approved by a 6-0 vote. Discussion Items - Montgomery County Planning Commission Representation: Commissioner Latanya Walker reported on the February meeting. Commissioner Ermann was assigned for March. Discussion arose about not receiving packets; it was noted that packets are now emailed and meetings can be viewed on YouTube. No formal action was taken. - Planning Director’s Report: Senior Planner Kinsey O’Shea reminded commissioners of the Planning Commissioners’ Dinner and Training event scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Montgomery County Government Center. The topic was not yet known. It was noted that a work session would take place the night before (April 16). Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (6-0). - Public hearing for ZOA 61 cancelled and rescheduled to April 2, 2024. - Public hearing for CUP 23-4 cancelled and rescheduled to May 7, 2024. - No citizen comment was received. - No other unfinished business or new business items were reported (Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, Historic or Design Review Board, Chair’s Report, Town Council Report all had no updates). - Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session on February 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. The session included updates on sustainability legislation, sidewalk snow removal, a financial report, and a closed meeting to evaluate the Town Manager's performance. Discussion Items - Sustainability Legislative Update: Sustainability Manager Carol Davis provided an overview of legislative items of interest to the Town, including renewable energy and building energy efficiency initiatives. Davis highlighted policy priorities from the Virginia Energy and Sustainability Peer Network, which comprises 26 member localities, and noted that more information would be available as the General Assembly progresses. - Sidewalk Snow Removal Discussion: Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty reviewed the Town’s weather event plan, including updates to the Town website on Public Works services and reminders of citizen responsibility for sidewalk clearing. He also mentioned the option to use a local contractor for snow removal in key pedestrian areas. Council encouraged stronger enforcement of commercial properties that fail to maintain their sidewalks. - Second Quarter Financial Report Overview: Finance Director Susan Kaiser provided an overview of the quarterly financial report for the period ending December 31, 2023. - Council/Staff Exchange: Town Attorney Larry Spencer advised on an upcoming public hearing regarding the Meadowbrook Greenway Deed of Designation, required for a contract with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Council also discussed the allowance of vape shops near school zones and the need to review approval processes for gas fueling stations due to health impacts. Key Outcomes - Closed Meeting: Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin moved to adjourn to a Closed Meeting at 12:03 p.m. under the personnel exemption (Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)) for discussion and evaluation of the Town Manager’s performance. Councilmember Susan Anderson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote (Anderson, Colliver, Ford, Hager-Smith, Mattingly, Sutphin, and Watson voted yes; none opposed). - Resolution 2-A-24: Council reconvened to Open Meeting at 1:08 p.m. Vice Mayor Sutphin moved to adopt Resolution 2-A-24, certifying the propriety of the closed meeting. Councilmember Jerry Ford seconded, and the motion passed on a roll call vote (Anderson, Colliver, Ford, Hager-Smith, Sutphin, and Watson voted yes; Councilmember Mattingly had left the meeting at 12:45 p.m.; none opposed). - The meeting adjourned at 1:08 p.m.