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Stephens City manager outlines parade plans, sewer repairs, camera purchase and new payment portal
Summary
Town Manager Mike Majher updated council on the Sherando Homecoming parade and bonfire, ongoing sidewalk and sewer repairs, a planned purchase of surveillance camera equipment estimated at $8,000–$12,000, and a new payment portal coming online.
Town Manager Mike Majher told the Stephens City Town Council on Sept. 3 that preparations are underway for the Sherando High School Homecoming parade and bonfire on Sept. 18 and that town crews are continuing sidewalk work and lining up sewer repairs.
Majher said the town is scheduling camera work and is discussing purchasing its own camera equipment, estimating the cost between $8,000 and $12,000 and noting that funds are available in the current budget. He also said a new payment portal is live and will be made available to residents after ACH processing is set up. Majher praised the Stephens City Fire Department for its response to a recent gas leak, saying their “interpersonal skills helped in taking a scary situation and making it not so scary,” and noted that residents Noelle and Rosie expressed appreciation.
Police Chief Bill Copp updated the council that the monthly accident tally increased by one (to four) and reminded the public that school is in session and to watch for buses; he also noted the Sherando Homecoming parade date. Public Safety Chair Councilman Brian Woodruff said he, Chief Copp, Chief Vaught and the Fire Marshal toured town to identify locations that may need no‑parking signs and speed mitigation on Main Street.
What happens next: staff will continue sidewalk and sewer work, return with camera‑purchase specifics and schedule the parade and associated public‑safety inspections; the minutes do not specify firm procurement dates or contract actions.
