JOINT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

BIG STONE GAP TOWN COUNCIL

and

BIG STONE GAP PLANNING COMMISSION

will conduct a

Joint Public Hearing

Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 6:30 PM

Electronically Via the GO TO MEETING Platform

This Joint Public Hearing is for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed issuance of a Special Use Permit to Savida Health to operate an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility in Cloverleaf Square.

All public hearings are open to the public. 

For more information, contact Amanda Hawkins, Town Clerk/Treasurer, at (276)523-0115 or by email at townclerktreasurer@bigstonegap.org  

As a result of the State of Emergency declared by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on March 12, 2020, by Wise County Virginia Executive Michael Hatfield on March 19, 2020 and by the Council of the Town of Big Stone Gap Virginia effective March 20, 2020, the public meeting on September 1, 2020 at 6:30 pm, is to be conducted electronically as authorized by Resolution 08-2020 adopted on April 7, 2020. 

Electronic attendance by the governing body as well as access by the public is possible via the GO TO MEETING platform.  Any public comments may be submitted in advance to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, Amanda Hawkins, at (276)523-0115 extension 101, or via email at townclerktreasurer@bigstonegap.org .  All submissions received by noon the day of the meeting will be submitted to Council at the meeting that evening. 

If you would like to connect to the conference call to listen to/participate in the electronic meeting please contact the Town Clerk/Treasurer for the call in information.

 TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA

 COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA

ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE

VIA GO TO MEETING PLATFORM                                  

BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA                    September 1, 2020                                    6:30 pm

1.         Call to Order and Roll Call. 

2.         JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – Special Use Permit Request by Savida Health

3.         Review of draft minutes of the Council Workshop (Electronic Attendance) on August 4, 2020 and the Regular Council Meeting (Electronic Attendance) of August 11, 2020.

4.         TOWN ENGINEER’S REPORT

5.         TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

a.       Resolution 16-2020 – Effectuate Temporary Changes and Modify Public Meeting and Public Hearing Practices  

b.      ServLine Utilities Protection

c.       Projects Update

d.      COVID-19 Update

6.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

a.       Planning Commission – Special Use Permit-Crematorium

7.         COUNCIL COMMENTS & DISCUSSION

8.         ADJOURNMENT

                                                Authorized by Amanda L. Hawkins, Town Clerk/Treasurer

As a result of the State of Emergency declared by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on March 12, 2020, by Wise County Virginia Executive Michael Hatfield on March 19, 2020 and by the Council of the Town of Big Stone Gap Virginia effective March 20, 2020, the public meeting on September 2, 2020 at 5:30 pm, is to be conducted electronically as authorized by Resolution 08-2020 adopted on April 7, 2020. 

Electronic attendance by the governing body as well as access by the public is possible via the GO TO MEETING platform.  Any public comments may be submitted in advance to the Building Official/Planning Administrator, Matthew Bright, at (276)523-0115 extension 104, or via email at mbright@bigstonegap.org .  All submissions received by noon the day of the meeting will be submitted to the Planning Commission at the meeting that evening. 

If you would like to connect to the conference call to listen to/participate in the electronic meeting please contact the Building Official/Planning Administrator for the call in information.

ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE                                             Wednesday, September 2, 2020 

                        VIA GO TO MEETING PLATFORM                                                                           5:30 P.M.

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

1.        Call to Order and Roll Call.

Mr. David Gibson, Chairman                          Mrs. Amy Hubbard

         Mr. John Morrissey, Vice Chairman               Mr. Greg Kress

Mrs. Freda Bishop                                          Mr. Lorenzo Rodriquez            

         Mr. Charlie Beverly                                         Mr. Kent Gilley, Council Representative

Ms. Wendy Dillon                                           Mr. Matthew Bright, Planning Administrator

2.        Determination of Quorum

3.        Citizen Comments

4.        Old Business

a.    Request for Special Use Permit to Operate an Outpatient Drug Treatment Facility

b.    Request for Special Use Permit to Operate a Crematorium

5.      New Business

a.    Interim Comprehensive Plan Update for VDOT Smart Scale Projects

6.      Adjournment