Virgin Town Council amends budget, authorizes interlocal code-enforcement pact and approves several projects

The Virgin Town Council voted on several measures at its April public meeting, approving a budget amendment to record recent capital expenditures, authorizing an interlocal agreement to share code-enforcement services with Rockville, agreeing to participate in a road repaving on Road 1420, awarding a stormwater drainage master plan study and approving a parks/open-space/trails request for proposals. The council also adopted a revised outdoor lighting ordinance and directed staff to pursue supportive education and financing options for residents.

The vote-packed meeting came after a publicly noticed hearing on the budget amendment required to record two recent payments: the town’s annual loan payment on a recently acquired church property and the purchase of a vacuum excavator. Councilmembers present approved the amendment by roll call.

Why it matters: the actions collectively adjust the town’s capital accounting, authorize shared services intended to stretch town staff capacity, and advance engineering and planning work the town says it needs to address drainage, parks and roadway concerns.

Votes at a glance - Budget amendment (Resolution R2025-B, third-quarter amendment): Approved by roll call (members recorded as voting “yes”: April, Paul, Jean, Valerie). The amendment added funds to record the church loan payment and to account for a vacuum excavator purchase; council documents show the town’s appropriated use of funds rising from $447,000 to $713,000 after the change. - Interlocal agreement for code enforcement (resolution authorizing mayor to sign): Approved (unanimous among members present). The agreement allows neighboring municipalities to use the town’s code-enforcement officer…