Steven Bowman

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several town matters. The Public Works Department was commended for their efforts in clearing streets and fixing water leaks during severe weather. The council approved a proclamation designating March as MS Awareness Month. Revisions to Town Code Sections 163 and 144 were adopted. Additionally, a list of items from Town Hall was declared as surplus. The council then convened in a closed session to discuss personnel matters, after which they reached a consensus to temporarily suspend the Citizen of the Month program.

The meeting included discussions on attracting restaurants and businesses to Hillsville, addressing concerns about vacant buildings in the downtown area, and a presentation on downtown revitalization ideas. The council considered and approved the 2015 Water System Planning & Design contract and discussed Distress Tax Collections. Additionally, the council approved the bill voucher.

The council discussed a request from Mr. Brian Parnell to waive the sewer connection fee for Hillfest, with a decision pending further consultation. The LoveWorks sign was announced to be placed on the lawn of the Historic Courthouse during the Labor Day Flea Market. Updates were provided on the Water Improvements Project, including the completion of the Preliminary Engineering Report. Abingdon Police Chief Tony Sullivan was scheduled to present a Below 100 class. The council approved the Parade Permit for the Carroll County Touchdown Club and the bill voucher. They convened in a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. Proposed ordinance changes were considered and accepted. The council approved a Rural Development loan and grant resolution, along with the purchase of two police vehicles financed through Carter Bank & Trust. Budget adjustments for FY 2015/2016 were accepted, and the FY 2016/2017 budget and appropriation resolution were also approved. Additionally, the council approved a permit for the Christian Family Fun Day Parade and the Beaver Dam Trail 5K Run Fundraiser. They also agreed to surplus a Konica Minolta copier and approved a U.S. Dept of Agriculture Rural Housing Service form for a garbage truck. A closed session was held to discuss contractual matters.

The Hillsville Town Council convened for a meeting to discuss several key issues. Topics included a presentation by Brian and Laura Beth Parnell regarding Hillfest, a music and arts festival, and subsequent discussions about the town's involvement and support for the event. The council also considered and accepted the Revised FY 2016-17 Budget Proposal, authorized the Town Treasurer to advertise for a public hearing, and appointed Sherri Williams to the Hillsville Beautification Committee. Additionally, they approved ZA-16-02, rezoning properties on N. Main St. from A-1 to R-2, declared a Wastewater Department tractor as surplus, and approved a site plan for the Carroll County Dance Company. The council also entered a closed session to discuss personnel and contractual matters before adjourning.