Jason Clarke

The agenda includes a public hearing to consider a rezoning application for a property on Dangerfield St and an amendment to the solid waste collection practices and fees ordinance. The regular meeting agenda covers committee reports, a rezoning request, adoption of the solid waste ordinance, and funding requests from various non-profit organizations. Additional topics include a presentation on debt service for capital improvement projects, a speed camera enforcement proposal, sponsorship for the Soul by the Rivah event, and the adoption of a resolution regarding reimbursement for utility project expenditures. The council will also address community concerns, conduct a closed session regarding the investment of public funds, and authorize a notice of award for lawn care services.

The Council meeting involved discussions regarding zoning amendments, specifically focusing on the downtown revitalization plan, regulating structures of significance within the historic overlay zone, and replacing the sign ordinance. Other topics included proposed changes to parking requirements to reduce mandated spaces, adjustments for accessory structures on waterfront lots, the addition of administrative variances for setbacks, and the inclusion of flexible use buildings in industrial districts. Furthermore, the council covered routine committee reports, updates on the annual report and collaboration efforts with the downtown association, and scheduling for future park events.

The council meeting covered several administrative and operational topics, including the adoption of the consent agenda and committee reports. Discussions included a request for the exhumation of remains at the cemetery, updates on the distribution and initial results of a resident survey, and the status of the second phase of the Central Park project. Additionally, the council reviewed pending zoning amendments from the Planning Commission and approved an ordinance amending Section 10-2 of the Tappahannock Town Code regarding hunting regulations.

The document outlines the agenda for a combined Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Tappahannock Town Council. The Public Hearing focused on considering various amendments to the Tappahannock Zoning Ordinance, covering articles related to administrative mechanisms, appeals, density regulations, permissible uses, signs, parking, screening, and the Historic Overlay Zone. Key items on the regular agenda included a review of the Town Manager's State of the Town Report, the Police Chief's yearly staff report, consideration of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments, discussion on improvements for the building at Tappahannock Central Park, and a request to appropriate $50,000 for sewer line improvements using SERCAP grant proceeds. The Council also addressed a request for permission to hold a public hearing in March regarding Town Code Chapter 46 concerning Solid Waste Collection Practices and fees. Additional documentation included minutes from previous meetings held on January 12, 2026.

The Town Council convened for a Public Hearing to consider two primary items: an application to rezone property from CG-2 General Commercial to R-3 Town Residential, and consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 46 Solid Waste regarding Collection Practices and Fees. Following the public hearing, the regular council meeting agenda included committee reports on Water/Sewer, Public Facilities, Historic Downtown Tappahannock, Community Development, Police Department, and Finance. Regular agenda items included consideration of the Evans rezoning request, adoption of the Solid Waste Ordinance, hearing comments from non-profit organizations requesting FY 2026-2027 budget funding, a presentation from Davenport regarding potential debt service for Capital Improvement Projects, and a presentation from Altumint concerning speed camera enforcement. The Council was also scheduled to consider a donation/sponsorship for the Soul by the Rivah event and authorizing the Town Manager to issue a notice of award for lawn care services.