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Votes and actions at the May 4 Marion Town Council meeting
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the council approved minutes and the agenda, adopted two electronic‑meeting ordinances, approved a $15,000 small‑business loan, accepted CHA’s $47,200 A&E proposal, recommended a $50,000 bond in the Atmos franchise agreement (conditional on Atmos' agreement), entered and exited closed session on real estate, and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The council recorded the following formal actions on May 4, 2026:
• Minutes (April 20, 2026) approved — motion by Dr. Jim Gates, seconded by Tricia Spencer; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• Agenda adopted — motion by Dr. Gates, seconded by Todd May; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• Ordinance Authorizing Section 2‑182 (electronic meetings during Declared States of Emergency) — adopted on motion of Larry Carter, seconded by Dr. Gates; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• Ordinance Authorizing Section 2‑183 (electronic meetings in situations other than declared emergencies) — adopted on motion of Larry Carter, seconded by Todd May; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• Small Business Loan approved for Dakota Rhea/Obscure Fabrics: $15,000 for 60 months at 2% interest — motion of Dr. Gates, seconded by Mayor Cornett; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• CHA selected for Callan Drive Recreation Park A&E services ($47,200) — motion of Dr. Gates, seconded by Tricia Spencer; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
• Atmos Gas Franchise Agreement — council recommended increasing the bond referenced in section 9 to $50,000 (motion of Larry Carter, seconded by Dr. Gates; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES) and passed a conditional acceptance motion that the agreement "will be accepted if Atmos agrees to change the bond to $50,000" (motion of Dr. Gates, seconded by Todd May; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES).
• Closed session on real estate pursuant to Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711(A)(3); council returned to open session and the clerk polled members with all voting in the affirmative.
• Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. — motion of Todd May, seconded by Tricia Spencer; vote 5 AYES, 0 NOES.
These actions were recorded in the meeting minutes and will be reflected in any resulting contracts or ordinance publications.
