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Radford council approves appointments, proclamations and authorizes exclusive negotiations for Main Street Wells Fargo property
Summary
Council appointed Seth Gillespie as an alternate to the New River Resource Authority, approved multiple community proclamations, discussed naming the administrative wing for the late Bob Asbury and authorized exclusive negotiations for a prospect for the Wells Fargo building on Main Street.
At its March 23 meeting Radford City Council handled several non‑routine municipal matters: appointing an NRRA alternate, approving multiple proclamations, discussing memorial recognition for former city manager Bob Asbury and authorizing exclusive negotiations for a prospect on the Wells Fargo building.
Mayor Horton nominated Seth Gillespie to serve as an alternate to the New River Resource Authority for the remainder of Bob Asbury's term; council seconded and approved the nomination by voice vote.
Mayor Horton offered remarks honoring Bob Asbury’s service to Radford and proposed naming the administrative wing of City Hall for him; council members expressed support and asked staff to work through details, with the expectation of formal recognition at a future meeting.
Council read several proclamations — declaring April as Environmental Awareness Month, proclaiming Earth Day on April 22, Arbor Day on April 24, Distracted Driving Awareness Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week — and later approved them together by voice vote.
On economic development, Mayor Horton said council held a brief closed session with a prospective developer and moved to authorize the city manager (or designee) to execute a letter of intent or negotiate exclusively for the Wells Fargo building on Main Street; the motion was seconded and approved. Mayor Horton said details are limited by the confidentiality of negotiations but that more will be released if the talks proceed successfully. Council thanked the economic development director, Kim Repas, for her work.
Council concluded the meeting by voting to convene into an executive session for consultation with legal counsel on probable litigation, citing Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A)(7) and noting an issue involving a Pulaski County revenue‑sharing agreement.
