Council adopts consent agenda, accepts donation of six toy vehicles; budget and revenue reports show strong quarter
Summary
The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda and accepted a donation of six ride‑on toy vehicles for town events; staff reported occupancy and meals tax receipts running ahead of budget for the quarter and briefed the council on a county stormwater MOA and holiday‑season staff gifts and luncheon plans.
The Middleburg Town Council adopted its consent agenda, accepted a donation of six ride‑on toy vehicles and received financial and administrative briefings at Thursday’s meeting.
A motion to adopt the consent agenda was made and seconded; the council voiced approval and the chair closed the vote without recorded opposition. There was no extended discussion on the consent agenda.
The council accepted a donation of six ride‑on toy vehicles offered by a local business for use at town events. A council member moved the acceptance and the motion carried. Staff noted town code requires council approval for donations of property or cash.
On finances, staff reported first‑quarter results for major revenue streams. Occupancy tax receipts were reported just under $375,000 for the quarter and close to last year's quarter, and meals tax receipts were substantially above budget — August was reported as 46% over last year and September 24% over last year. Staff cautioned that while the quarter is strong, statewide guidance from the Virginia Municipal League encourages continued fiscal caution and that the town will monitor trends before making long‑term commitments.
Council received a briefing on a memorandum of agreement the county is drafting under recent state code changes that would allow Loudoun County to manage erosion and stormwater program responsibilities within town limits if the town adopts an ordinance and signs an MOA; no council action was requested at this meeting.
On routine annual items, staff proposed continuing the practice of cancelling the fourth Thursday meeting in November and December, recommended hosting the employee holiday luncheon the week of Dec. 19 and proposed continuing small staff gift certificates or a branded umbrella for volunteers. Council members discussed moving the luncheon to a nearby restaurant and assigned two council members to coordinate the employee event.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda — motion to adopt: approved (no roll‑call tally specified on record). - Acceptance of donation (six ride‑on toy vehicles) — motion to accept: approved (no roll‑call tally specified on record).
