City Council Meeting Packet
The meeting agenda included updates on water storage levels and consideration of a cooperative agreement with Southwest Virginia Running regarding a proposed ultramarathon, potentially named the Woodbooger 100, scheduled for June 2026. New business items involved discussion and/or consideration of financial encumbrances and budget amendments for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, a request for a personal property tax refund, and confirmation of large checks/transfers. A closed meeting was also scheduled for personnel matters and consultation with legal counsel, including appointments to the Southwest Virginia Health Authority and Lonesome Pine Regional Industrial Facilities Authority, and evaluation of the City Manager. Subsequent discussions covered awarding contracts for the Lawson-Fitchko Stadium Repair and Norton Elementary and Middle School Roof Replacement contingent upon the City Council's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) workshop results. Council also approved a Resolution of Support for a Virginia Department of Transportation paving application for Kentucky Avenue and authorized execution of the annual agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for the Norton City Health Department funding and services.