Chilhowie, Valley of Many Deer Town of ChilhowieSmyth County, Virginia

Town Hall 276-646-3232

Town Council Meeting, October 8, 2026

First page of the agenda

The Agenda

  1. Invocation – Michael Rysko, First Church of God
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call of Council
  4. Approval of Minutes Regular August 13, 2026, and September 10, 2026, Council Meeting Minutes
  5. Citizen Time
  6. Old Business
    1. Update on Removal or Repair of Identifies Unsafe (Burned Out) Structures Fire/EMS Chief & Town Manager
    2. Update on Weed Trash and Clutter Ordinance Town Manager
    3. Update on Hurricane Recovery, Approval of Pay Request 11 & 12 Town Manager & Clerk Treasurer
    4. Update of Double D Water Project Town Manager & Public Works Director
    5. Adoption of Resolution for Virginia Main Street Program Town Manager
    6. Discussion of 2014 Ford Explorer Town Manager
    7. Update on Sealed Bids for Bypass Hoses, Torch and Tanks Town Manager
  7. New Business
    1. DOLI/VOSH Site Visit and Response Town Manager
    2. Proposed Request for Proposals for Website, I.T Service and Surveillance System Town Manager
    3. Update on Virginia Clean Cities, Electric Vehicle Charging Program Town Manager
    4. Update on Veteran’s Banners – Clerk-Treasurer
    5. Update on Mount Rogers Planning District Commission Water/Wastewater Program, Adoption of Resolution Town Manager
    6. Quarterly Report for Highway Safety Initiative Deputy Chief
    7. Invitation for Flu Clinic Clerk Treasurer
    8. Paving of Masion Alley and North Pine Street, Approval of Pay Request Town Manager & Clerk Treasurer
    9. Acceptance of Grant Funds from Smyth County Foundation Clerk Treasurer
    10. Adoption of Resolution to Amend and Appropriate FY 2026-2027 Budget Clerk Treasurer
    11. Annual USDA Racoon Rabis Vaccination Program Town Manager
  8. Committee Reports
  9. Department Reports
    1. Town Manager Brian Martin
    2. Clerk-Treasurer Felicia Eller
    3. Fire/EMS Chief David Haynes
    4. Building Official Jenna Prater
    5. Police Chief Andrew Moss
    6. Public Works Director Tyler Keen
    7. Water and Wastewater Chief Operators Don Cole/Luke Lowe
    8. Buildings and Grounds Chris Johnson
    9. Recreation/Special Events Coordinator Stephen Fields
    10. Town Attorney Paul Cassell
  10. Any Other Council Business
  11. Closed Session
    1. Discussion of County Contractual Agreements– Justification 2.2
  12. Adjournment