Appomattox council adopts FY25–26 budget amendments, schedules May 18 special meeting to vote on advertised budget and tax changes

The Appomattox Town Council voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the FY25–26 town budget during its regular May meeting. The council’s roll-call vote recorded a 5–0 tally in favor of the amendments.

Mayor (presiding) opened discussion by noting that a public hearing on the amendments had been advertised on March 25 and April 1 and that the formal public hearing took place on April 13. A council member moved to approve the proposed budget amendments; the motion was seconded and carried by voice and roll-call vote.

Council also addressed several advertised public hearings tied to the town’s fiscal 2027 planning, including a proposed increase in the town’s real property tax rate, business and professional occupational license changes, and proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. Staff confirmed the legal advertisement for the hearings and said there were no members of the public present to speak on the advertised real property tax increase.

Because state law requires a minimum separation between a public hearing and a final budget vote, council members moved to set a special called meeting for May 18 at 6:30 p.m. to complete the budget vote. The motion to set the May 18 special meeting was made, seconded and approved unanimously.

The council’s action means the budget amendments are adopted; final decisions tied to the advertised tax-rate and fee changes will be considered at the May 18 special meeting. The council did not make final changes to the advertised tax rate at the May regular meeting.

What’s next: The council will reconvene for the special called meeting on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. to take a final vote on the advertised budget and any tax- or rate-related ordinances, as required by the statutory notice period.