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Council approves volunteer gift cards (with 40‑hour minimum) and holiday facility closures
Summary
Christiansburg council approved $50 gift cards for emergency services volunteers and $25 gift cards for other volunteers who log at least 40 hours (staff estimated about $7,225 under current counts); council also approved facility closures and holiday time off including full closure on Christmas Eve.
Christiansburg Town Council approved a proposal to award gift cards to town volunteers, drawing extended debate about scope and cost.
Council amended the original suggestion and voted to give $50 gift cards to emergency services volunteers (fire and rescue) and $25 gift cards to other volunteers who have logged at least 40 hours of service. Staff estimated the current total payout based on the list provided would be approximately $7,225. Council members discussed limiting awards to long‑service volunteers and excluding volunteers who receive college benefits through ACE, and an amendment set a 40‑hour minimum to qualify for the $25 award.
Council also voted to approve time off and facility closures for December 24, 2025, and related holiday scheduling. Staff clarified that the town follows the state holiday calendar but substitutes the day before Thanksgiving for Columbus Day per the employee handbook; the vote approved using substituted state holiday time to provide full Christmas Eve off in addition to standard holidays.
Council recorded the votes by roll call; the motions carried by recorded majority with two members absent.
