TEAMWORK
Town
Achievements
Progress, Challenges, Solutions
Town Accomplishments since taking office in 2020:
New Town Website and .GOV domain
Comprehensive Stormwater management plan underway
GIS Mapping - Publicly on website
New Sewer Treatment Plant Qualified Management
VML Training for Council and Mayor (attendance at VML, Main Street, and Legislative Days)
Historical District Designation - More historical surveying underway
Tree Planting on Colonial Avenue
Purchase of 800 Colonial Avenue to remove blight and reinvest in property assets for the Town's future needs
2020 Comprehensive Plan Adoption
School improvements (bleachers, softball field lighting, security, gym floor)
Small Business grant and federal program assistance - rewrote local incentives
9th Street build-out, new homes, water and sewer infrastructure
Parks and Recreation Department established and parks master plan
Soccer Camps, Tennis Days, Game Nights and Skateboarding Pop-Up
Dodson Phase 1, 2, & 3A build out
Repurposing and remodeling 3 historic buildings Downtown
Parking study, brochure and Klotz lot pavement
Automation of Vehicle License Fee/Decals
New Signage on beach
Eleanor Park Conservation Easement award of $350K grant
Updated business license procedures and tax rates
Capital Improvement Plan implementation
DORA events and Mobilizing Main Street for Downtown Colonial Beach - full designation coming 2025
Grant Writer and Economic Development Manager staffed
Settled lawsuit with Westmoreland Co regarding Sewer Agreement
Golf Cart Path improvements
Shoreline improvements along Irving Ave beach - on-going
US Army Corps of Engineering design for breakwater at North beach (underway)
Refurbish Town Pier after storm damage, on the 3rd year of a 5 year maintenace plan!
Christmas Lights & Hometown Heroes Program on Boardwalk
Updated Planned Unit Development Zoning Ordinance to include affordable housing, wetlands protections, recreational space, and pre-application requirements
Police Department community engagement events
PD Accreditation Officer
PD Guardian Score Program
Replaced broken and expired equipment in PD and PW (A LOT!!!)
Paving Program
Fencing and landscaping improvements at castlewood park
Water mains replaced at Wilkerson’s, 1st street, 6th and 7th streets
Central Drainage Project - $2+ Million replacement of water and sewer lines downtown
Trash Truck maintenance plan, new Trash cans, and sustainable funding to continue town service
Adopted fiscally conservative financial policies
Budget and Audit completed on time and in compliance, better financial position and reserve funds
Town Hall on Town Hill Event, connecting neighbors with government services
Council Communicates - Recap of council meetings
Quarterly Town Updates in Water/Sewer billing to all property owners
$5.4 MILLION grant funded by DEQ for Water/Sewer repairs (underway, more to come)
Governor’s Budget Award in 2022 (1st time ever for Colonial Beach)
Creating an investment fund for ARPA and fund balance to create interest capital
Employee Pay Study and minimum wage to livable wage budgeting underway
Celebrating Black History Month and Juneteenth
Recognizing Veterans on Boardwalk and an approved V3 Virginia Values Veterans Certified Employer
Legislative Agenda Established (1st time in CB)
Annual Strategic Action Plans (available on website)
Regional marketing with Warsaw and Montross, billboards in Richmond
Emergency Training and Preparedness Plan updated
Jet Truck Replaced, daily usage heavy equipment, critical
CBPS Internship Program with local government offices
Water Tower Refurbishments (Maintenance and painting)
Debt consolidation at lowered interest rate before rates increased
Living Shoreline at Robin Grove Park
Handicap mats at beach replaced & Accessibility Expo through Parks and Rec Dept.
Added Short-term rentals to business license procedure and taxation requirements
Signed lease for new rescue squad location on Colonial Avenue
Adopted Economic Development Strategic Goals and Plan, collaborate and support the EDC
New food truck policies for private property and zoning regulations
Senior Discount Program income thresholds increased and aligned with HUD