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Gordonsville council approves patrol hire, zoning amendment and reclassifies Rogers Road
Summary
At its July 14 meeting the Gordonsville Town Council voted to hire Applicant A as a full‑time patrolman, approved Ordinance 2025‑06‑09 ZA on second reading for annexed property, and reclassified Rogers Road as a collector in the town's Major Thoroughfare Plan; council also directed short‑term drainage work on Lisa Drive.
The Gordonsville Town Council on July 14 approved three formal actions affecting public safety, land use and street classification and discussed drainage and fire‑safety equipment.
Council members voted unanimously to hire “Applicant A” to fill an open full‑time patrolman position after Police Chief Shannon Hunt, who was absent, submitted a recommendation. Councilman Shane Smith moved to appoint Applicant A and Councilwoman Bates seconded; the roll call vote recorded Vice‑Mayor Williams, Councilwoman Bates, Councilmen Pierce, Robinson and Smith as voting Yea and the motion carried.
The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑06‑09 ZA on its second reading, amending the town zoning ordinance for portions of newly annexed property. Councilman Robinson moved the second‑reading approval, with Councilwoman Bates seconding; the roll call vote was unanimous and the ordinance passed on second reading.
Members voted to amend the Town of Gordonsville Major Thoroughfare Plan to reclassify Rogers Road as a collector street. Vice‑Mayor Williams moved approval and Councilman Robinson seconded. The roll call vote was Williams Yea, Bates Yea, Pierce Nay, Robinson Yea and Smith Yea; the motion carried.
Mayor John Potts addressed an ongoing drainage issue on Lisa Drive, saying the problem did not require engineering work and that the town would begin widening ditches and laying gravel to improve runoff and reduce standing water.
Fire Chief Daniel Lafevor provided the department's monthly report and said turnout gear ordered through a State Fire Marshal grant is expected to arrive soon. Financial statements were distributed to council members during the meeting and no questions were raised.
A draft fireworks ordinance that the council has previously reviewed was resubmitted for members' consideration and will be on the agenda for the council's August meeting. With no other business, Councilman Smith moved to adjourn; Vice‑Mayor Williams seconded and the meeting ended at 6:44 p.m.
Attendees listed in the minutes included Mayor John Potts; City Recorder Michael Ray; Vice‑Mayor Williams; Councilwoman Bates; Councilmen Pierce, Robinson and Smith; City Attorney Winkler; Fire Chief Daniel Lafevor; a representative listed as Smith County Insider; and attendee Drew Gentry. Police Chief Shannon Hunt was absent but provided the department report and hiring recommendation.
