Town Council

MEMBERS

Hon. Gary Johnson

Hon. Gary Johnson

Mayor

232 E. 23rd. St. N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-393-1917
Term Expires: 12/31/27

Email: gjohnson@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Nancy Bailey

Hon. Nancy Bailey

Vice Mayor

107 West 2nd. St.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-523-4351
Term Expires: 12/31/25

Email: nbailey@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Robert Bloomer

Hon. Robert Bloomer

205 E. River St. N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-393-9419
Term Expires: 12/31/27

Email: rbloomer@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Crystal Lyke

Hon. Crystal Lyke

1521 Mtn. View Drive
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-393-9859
Term Expires: 12/31/25

Email: clyke@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Aaron McKinney

Hon. Aaron McKinney

1422 First Ave E.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-393-1250
Term Expires: 12/31/25

Email: amckinney@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Kent Gilley

Hon. Kent Gilley

118 W. 2nd. St. S.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-393-1336
Term Expires: 12/31/25

Email: kgilley@bigstonegap.org

Hon. Tyler Hughes

Hon. Tyler Hughes

7 E 5th St S
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Telephone: 276-220-2442
Term Expires: 12/31/27

Email: thughes@bigstonegap.org

Town Council meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Check local newspapers or this website for schedule changes.

Town Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers located in Town Hall at 505 E Fifth Street South, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219.

The Minutes of the Town Council contained in the following pages are believed to be correct relative to content.  The format has been changed from the Minutes approved by the Council of the Town of Big Stone Gap to facilitate Internet publication.  The Minutes are in Adobe Acrobat® Format. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader® Here: Click here to Download The Minutes are provided as a service to our citizens.   Official copies of the approved minutes may be obtained from the Town Clerk at Town Hall.

 

2019 2020 2021 2022
2023

 TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA

 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS                                                                                                                    505 E 5TH STREET SOUTH

BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA                                                  February 11, 2025                                                                                                                6:30 pm

 

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call.

 

Mr. Johnson, Mayor

Mr. Lawson, Town Manager

Mrs. Bailey, Vice-Mayor

Mr. Russell, Chief of Police

Mr. Bloomer, Councilman

Mr. Bledsoe, Town Attorney

Mr. Gilley, Councilman

Ms. Hawkins, Town Clerk/Treasurer

Mr. Hughes, Councilman

 

Ms. Lyke, Councilwoman

 

Mr. McKinney, Councilman

 

 

  1. INVOCATION by Pastor Jacob Herron of East Stone Gap Methodist Church
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. ADOPT OR AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
  5. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
    1. Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of January 9, 2025.

      Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

  1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2025.

      Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

  1. Departmental Reports for the month of January 2025.

      Recommended Action: Received and filed.

 

  1. TOWN ENGINEER’S REPORT
  2. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
    1. Resolution 06-2025 – Appropriate $700,000 ARC Funds
    2. Ordinance 17-2024 – Tiny Houses Ordinance
    3. Parade Permit – Union Little League Opening Day Parade
    4. Union Wrestling Club Donation
    5. Friends of the Museum Donation
  3. Projects Update

 

  1. COMMITTEE REPORT

 

  1. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
  2. ADJOURNMENT

                                                            Authorized by Amanda L. Hawkins, Town Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

TOWN LINKS

TOWN GOVERNMENT

PAY UTILITY BILLS

PAY TAX BILLS

CONTACT US

RESERVATIONS

The Town of Big Stone Gap values diversity; we do not, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law in any of its activities or operations. The Town of Big Stone Gap provides equal opportunity and access to all members of our community. If you require any accommodation to access our services or facilities, please contact the Administrative Offices at (276) 523-0115, ext. 100 or by email at info@bigstonegap.org.