Megan Studwell Byler

The Council discussed various community and administrative matters. Key topics included citizen feedback on snow removal operations, concerns regarding the use of Flock cameras, and a proposal for a Little Free Food Pantry in a local park. Financial business involved the acceptance of the Treasurer's report and approval of bill payments. Administrative actions included a resolution authorizing a boundary line adjustment for 104 North Main Street and a briefing on the upcoming budget process. The Public Works department provided a detailed report on the recent storm response and snow removal efforts. Additionally, the Council reviewed the success of recent Charter Day events and discussed the potential formation of a local Lion's Club.

The agenda for the meeting included several committee reports and key actions. The Finance Committee was scheduled to present the Treasurer's Report for February and bills for February. The Administrative Report involved a first look at the budget. The Public Works and Recreation Commission items included updates on C3PO, the Ice Skating Season Recap, and the Sandy Bottom Opening. The Mayor's Report featured proclamations honoring Patrick "Red" Haile and Ron Shirkey, followed by a Closed Session for consultation with the Town Attorney regarding a law-enforcement matter.

The regular session included the Organizational Meeting where the Council adopted an ordinance establishing logistics and re-elected the Vice Mayor. Key financial discussions involved accepting the December 2025 Treasurer's Report for audit submission and authorizing the payment of December bills. The Council approved an ordinance revising the Town's Procurement Policy, consolidating several documents for better staff accessibility. Furthermore, the Council approved a resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation add the extension of Turner Ashby Drive to the Urban Highway System for maintenance funds. Maintenance responsibility for the lights on the bridge south of town was also assumed by the Town. Updates were provided on the traffic signal coordination, upcoming Charter Day events in February, and several Council members announced their intention to seek re-election.

The agenda for the meeting includes a Public Hearing regarding a possible boundary line adjustment for the property at 104 North Main Street. Discussions are scheduled for Finance and Ordinance Committees, covering the Treasurer's Report and bills for January. Administrative reports will address the 104 North Main Street consideration. Additionally, Public Works is set to discuss Snow Removal, while Recreation, Community Relations, and Economic Development have scheduled reports. The meeting concludes with a Mayor's Report.

The Town Council meeting addressed several key items, including clarification on the Breezewood Pump Station issue, stating it relates to reliability rather than water pressure. The Council voted to extend the license agreement with the Bridgewater Historical Society for another year, following a successful first year of partnership. A traffic signal update was provided, noting the implementation of new patterns for Main Street traffic flow during peak times and subsequent fine-tuning. The Economic Development Committee reported the purchase of a property for a new bakery by Magdalen Bake. The Mayor reported on a successful "Coffee with a Cop" event. Financial matters included the acceptance of the November Treasurer's Report and the authorization and ratification of payments for November bills.