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South Hill council approves consent agenda, accepts December reports; resident raises park lighting questions
Summary
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and accepted departmental reports for December 2025, including a financial summary totaling $33,995,606.02; a resident asked about Parker Park lighting and holiday-lighting contracts during public comment.
At its Jan. 12, 2026 meeting, the South Hill Town Council approved the consent agenda, accepted December departmental reports, and heard a public comment about park lighting and a holiday-lighting contract.
Director of Finance and Administration Dahlis Morrow presented the December financial summary showing total town funds of $33,995,606.02 (Petty cash $700; Checking Accounts $2,351,305.54; Investments $29,045,789.14; Restricted/Committed Funds $2,597,811.34). The consent agenda, which included minutes from Dec. 15, 2025 (regular and special meetings) and the financial report, was approved on a motion by Councilor Lillie Feggins-Boone and second by Councilor Delores Luster; the motion carried unanimously.
Council accepted reports presented for December 2025: Interim Chief of Police Ryan Durham reported 293 activity incidents, 40 reportable criminal offenses, 672 calls for service and $4,019 in property recovered. Fire Chief Michael Vaughan reported 418 alarm calls (249 in Town; 164 in county district) for the July-Dec. 2025 quarter. Code Compliance reported 43 inspections, 27 permits issued, $11,474.47 in fees collected and a work value of $2,936,002.50.
During public comment, resident Wade Crowder commended town staff, raised concerns about remarks at the prior meeting relating to the Chamber of Commerce, and asked for an update on Parker Park basketball court lighting installation and the Centennial Park holiday lighting contract. Vice Mayor Gavin Honeycutt reminded speakers of the three-minute comment limit and the importance of fairness; Mayor Mike Moody said he would allow speakers to finish thoughts if they were in the middle of a statement when the allotted time expired.
There being no further business, Mayor Moody adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.; the minutes were validated and approved on Feb. 9, 2026.
