Regular Meeting

Minutes

Attendance: Mayor: Paul Williams Town Council: Tom Camden, Lisa Rogers, Kent Dunn, Marcie Hill, Natalie Harris, Brandell Branch Staff: Allyson Finchum, Town Manager/Town Clerk

1. Call to Order Town Council

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer offered by Mr. Branch. The continued meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Williams and reconvened at 7:00 pm.

Presentations

None

Appointments

None

Proclamations

Adoption of a Resolution Appropriating the FY2025/2026 Budget and

Establishing the Schedule of Taxes, Rates and Fees

a. FY 2025/2026 Budget - Pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2506, A

public hearing was held on the proposed FY 2025-2026 Town of Glasgow Budget and Capital Improvements Program, including the proposed schedule of taxes, rates and fees that the Town Council intends to adopt.

Town Council Discussion and Decision

A motion was made by Mr. Camden seconded by Ms. Rogers to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Town of Glasgow Budget and Capital Improvements Program, including the proposed schedule of taxes, rates, and fees. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment Period

Roberta Branch, citizen, commented that she is a life-long resident of Glasgow and would like the Town to hire a police officer. She stated the Town has been fortunate

that no one has been harmed. She stated the Town needs the type of officer that is willing to work with the citizens on the problems within Glasgow. The Town has different types of people who frequent and Glasgow needs police protection.

Chris Springer, citizen, stated that he agrees the Town needs a police officer. He participates in St John’s Episcopal Church ministries including the hiker shelter and having police protection will help them. Mr. Springer also commented on having someone to maintain the trash issues. He stated we need to keep the Town growing and improving.

Elizabeth Branch, citizen, said she previously lived in a Town no larger than Glasgow but it has grown and Glasgow has not. She is also concerned about the gunfire in Town.

Council thanked these citizens for their comments.

Other Council Comments

Lisa Rogers said no one should have to live the way described by the citizens who spoke at public comment time tonight.

Brandell Branch spoke about drug activity in the Town, shooting of guns in the neighborhood, stray dogs. He reiterated that Council needs a police officer. His vision for the Town is to make Glasgow a place where people want to come.

Adjourn

The meeting was not adjourned at 7:17 pm.

A worksession followed the meeting on review of the draft animal control! ordinance.