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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY
January 12, 2026
The Luray Town Council met in regular session on Monday, January 12th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Luray Town Council Chambers located at 45 East Main Street, Luray, Virginia
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Luray Downtown Initiative LDI Director, Jackie Wood, stated they were starting the new year off with a new president, Mr. Will Dudley. Dudley will be taking over Paula Kibler’s term.
Ms. Wood also stated bids were submitted for the study on West Main Street and will be reviewed and work must be complete by June 30th.
Ms. Wood stated the farmers market will begin in May and will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Visitors Center. This will run through October.
Vice Mayor Vickers inquired about who previously ran the farmer’s market. Ms. Wood stated it was previously sponsored by Daughter’s of the Stars but their leader had a career change and no longer had the time to invest.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
15 Campbell Street Project Update
Town Manager, Bryan Chrisman, requested Council receive an update regarding this project, specifically, the IRF Loan/Grant funding from 2025.
Mr. Chrisman stated Mr. Brad Herman was in attendance if Council has any questions.
Mr. Herman stated they finally received their documents after a long awaited six months.
Mr. Herman stated that he has his attorney’s looking over the documents. He added that NSVRC has agreed to administer this loan and mentioned in a prior meeting that HUB Development would cover the administrative costs.
Mr. Herman stated the interest rate for DHCD in the past has been 3 percent and is hoping to get that rate as well. Vice Mayor Vickers inquired about the amount from NSVRC.
Mr. Chrisman stated that 3 percent interest will probably offset the cost of NSVRC and stated that the Town can turn the money around as fast as possible to be able to invest in other sites.
Vice Mayor Vickers inquired when construction will begin.
Mr. Herman stated that he is hoping to begin in July of 2026. He stated he is working with banks and other lenders and as soon as that’s done, he will be ready to begin.
A copy of the draft Performance Agreement and sample Loan Agreement and Promissory Note documents are included in tonight’s packet.
Mr. Chrisman has forwarded both documents to the Town Attorney for review and comment. HUB Development LLC is also completing a legal and staff review. Mr. Chrisman will also be reviewing these documents.
Depending upon the language used by DHCD, and approved by both sets of legal counsellors, it might be necessary to implement a separate Agreement between HUB and the Town of Luray.
The acceptance of these funds will trigger the need for a FY26 Budget Amendment.
ACTION ITEMS
Zoning Text Amendments 202, 406, 409, 503, 521
Town Manager, Bryan Chrisman, requested Council consider adopting the proposed zoning text amendments.
These changes have been proposed by Town staff and formulated by the Town Attorney. They involve Sections 202, 406, 409, 503, and 521.
A copy of the latest proposed Ordinance and Exhibits are included for review.
Mr. Chrisman stated that recommendation has now been made for approval of 5-0 support and he would be happy to answer any questions about these amendments.
Motion: Councilman Sours motioned that the Zoning Text Amendments Ordinance be approved, as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Dofflemyer with the vote as follows: YEA: Council Members Vickers, Dofflemyer, Dean, Pettit, Sours, Butler. Approved 6-0
Re-adoption of Town Code Section 2-59 (Remote Attendance)
Town Manager, Bryan Chrisman, requested Council consider re-adopting Code Section 2-59 as required by Virginia law each year.
Mr. Chrisman stated there were no changes from the version adopted in January 2025. A copy of the proposed Ordinance and Exhibit are included for Council’s review. A copy of the updated Council meeting schedule for 2026 is also included.
Motion: Councilman Pettit motioned that the Ordinance readopting Section 2-59 be approved, as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Butler with the vote as follows: YEA: Council Members Vickers, Dofflemyer, Dean, Pettit, Sours, Butler. Approved 6-0
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Butler briefly updated Council Members of the VA250 Committee Celebrating American Independence. z
Mr. Butler stated there will be four plaques and they will be brass engraved on a limestone base. One will be Luray, Stanley, Shenandoah, and the Court House.
He stated that the one for Luray, he hopes will be placed along the Hawksbill Greenway.
Councilman Dofflemyer inquired about funding.
Councilman Butler stated the County is covering twenty thousand and they are working on a grant to cover the remainder.
ADJOURN
Complete January 12, 2026 meeting minutes HERE.
A list of upcoming meeting dates (with agenda PDFs) available HERE.
Public comments accepted prior to meetings via bchrisman@townofluray.com.