August 10, 2009 Meeting Agenda & Documents

I.        Roll Call

II.      Pledge of Allegience

III.    Approval of Agenda

• Agenda

IV.     Special Items

• None

V.      Public Hearing

           A.  Review and Consideration of Approval to Amend Article 26-5 of the Zoning & Development Ordinance

VI.     Approval of Draft Minutes

•  July 13, 2009

VII.   Approval of Consent Agenda

•  Miscellaneous Resolutions/Proclamations
• -  Review and consideration of approval of draft "Resolution of Support for the Revised Franklin County Solid Waste Management Plan, 2009 by the Rocky Mount Town Council"
• Miscellaneous Action
• Departmental Monthly Reports

                 - Community Development

                 - Community Partnership for Revitalization

                 - Chamber of Commerce

                 - Finance Department

                -  Fire Department

                 - Police Department

                 - Public Works Department

                 - Wastewater Department

                 - Water Department

VIII.  Hearing of Citizens

• (none at this time)

IX.      Old Business

            A.  Review and Consideration of Approval of Virginia Department of Transportation Weaver Street Deed

             B.  Review and Consideration of Holding a Joint Work Session for Town  Council and Planning Commission

X.        New Business

            A.  Review and Consideration of Request of Arlene Jones in Conjunction with the Franklin Street Festival on The Crooked Road Event

             B.  Review and Consideration of Request of Franklin County Public Schools

             C.  Review and Consideration of Holding a Town Hall Meeting

             D.  Review of Inventory of Vacant Buildings In-Town

             E.  Review and Consideration of Request of Council Member John Lester

XI.       Committee Reports

• Finance & Human Services Committee

XII.     Other Matters, Concerns & Rise 'N Shine Appearances

         A.  Referrals to Planning Commission from Rocky Mount Town Council

                 -  Proposal for staff to develop language to add to the Central Business District zoning requiring all new development (and consideration to include redevelopment) to be served underground utilities, and that all transmission, distribution and service utility lines be underground through the Central Business District.

         B.  Council Members Appearing with Town Staff on Rise 'N Shine

XIII.   Closed Meeting and Action 

              -  Section 2.2-3711(A):  Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, or the expansion of an exiting business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community (Industrial Park).

XIV.    Adjournment