Glade Spring, Va., expresses great beauty through its history, its neighborhoods and its caring people. As is the case with many small communities, Glade Spring welcomes you warmly. But this community will do more than make you feel at home; it will give you an opportunity to express yourself. Located along Interstate 81 at Exit 29, Glade Spring finds itself in two worlds -- a world of commerce, new faces and new opportunities and a world of traditions, families and friendships. During the last few decades, these two worlds have increasingly shaped one another in a very positive way. Glade Spring grows as a community that builds on its values in the context of new ideas and new faces.  

• Community Center rental is $125 for 8 hours and $175 for 12 hours. Call Town Hall to check availability and get an application. 
• The Glade Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall unless otherwise changed by Council.    

The Town of Glade Spring is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF GLADE SPRING, VIRGINIA

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING

 

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Glade Spring, Virginia, will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the following proposed ordinance:

 

AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE COMMITTEES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, DEFINING MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE, TERMS, DUTIES, AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

 

The proposed ordinance updates the standing committees of the Town Council; establishes committee membership composition including council, community, and youth representation; defines appointment procedures, terms of service, background check requirements, duties, reporting obligations, and operational standards; and adopts application forms for independent community members and youth members.  This ordinance does not impose taxes or fees.

 

Public Hearing Information:

Date: Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
Time: 6:00PM

Location: Town of Glade Spring Town Hall (Council Chambers) 113 East Glade Street Glade Spring VA 24340.

At the public hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed ordinance.

 

The full text of the proposed ordinance, including Appendix A (Independent Community Member Application) and Appendix B (Youth Member Application), is available for public inspection at the Town of Glade Spring Town Hall, during regular business hours; and on the Town’s official website at https://gladespringva.org/

 

Following the public hearing, the Town Council may adopt the ordinance at the same meeting or at a subsequent meeting. If adopted, the ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption, unless otherwise amended by Council.

 

This notice is given pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

By Order of the Town Council of the Town of Glade Spring, Virginia

 

TOWN OF GLADE SPRING

ORDINANCE NO. ________

AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE COMMITTEES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL, DEFINING MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE, TERMS, DUTIES, AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Section 1. Purpose

The purpose of this ordinance is to formally update the standing committees of the Town Council of Glade Spring, Virginia; define committee membership requirements; set terms of service; prescribe background check requirements for non-council members; establish duties and operational standards; and incorporate strategic committee functions intended to improve governance, planning, transparency, and community engagement.

Section 2. Establishment of Committees

The following standing committees of the Town Council are hereby created:

1. Committee on Finance & Economic Development
2. Committee on Governance & Ordinances
3. Committee on Public Works
4. Committee on Public Safety
5. Committee on Community Development, Engagement & Recreation

Each committee shall operate as set forth herein.

Section 3. Committee Membership Structure

A. Composition

Each committee shall consist of:

1. Two (2) Town Council Members, appointed by the Mayor.
2. One (1) Independent Community Member, not serving on Town Council.
3. One (1) Youth Member (Non-Voting), age 13–17, appointed when an appropriate candidate is available.

B. Terms

1. Town Council Members serve until reassigned or replaced by the Mayor.
2. Independent Community Members serve one-year terms, renewable annually.
3. Youth Members serve one-year, non-voting terms, renewable annually to follow guidelines established in Section 3-A3.

 C. Application and Background Check

1. Independent Community Members and Youth Members shall submit a formal application.
2. All non-council members are subject to a background check prior to appointment.
3. Applications shall be reviewed by the Mayor or a selection panel designated by the Mayor.
4. Appointments require Council approval by majority.

D. Committee Chair

Each committee shall have a chairperson selected annually by the mayor that is chosen from the committee’s voting members.  The chairperson is responsible for submitting a monthly report to the mayor and town council documenting efforts of the committee.

E. Removal

Any non-council member may be removed by two-thirds vote of Town Council.

Section 4. Committee Responsibilities and Strategic Functions

1. Committee on Finance & Economic Development

A. Purpose

To actively review and make recommendations related to financial planning, fiscal stewardship, and economic development strategy.

B. Duties

The committee shall:

1. Support annual budget development, financial forecasting, and annual audit review, providing annual budget recommendations to Council by April 1, including projected indebtedness, operating costs, and proposed tax/levy rates.
2. Recommend tax policy and revenue structures.
3. Coordinate with the Committee on Governance & Ordinances regarding personnel compensation alignment.
4. Develop and implement strategies for business attraction, retention, workforce development, and job creation.
5. Review and recommend business incentive policies.
6. Conduct, coordinate and support business outreach activities, including business listening sessions or business retention and expansion programming.
7. Collaborate with regional economic development partners.

 2. Committee on Governance & Ordinances

A. Purpose

To actively review and make recommendations related to the Town’s legislative framework, internal policies, and personnel governance.

B. Duties

The committee shall:

1. Draft, review, and report ordinances referred to it.
2. Review and recommend updates to bylaws, policies, and procedures.
3. Support transparency, accountability, ethics, and public access initiatives.
4. Review personnel matters including hiring processes, evaluation standards, and policy alignment.
5. Coordinate with the Committee on Finance & Economic Development on compensation policy.
6. Maintain an ordinance review schedule, ensuring each chapter of the Town Code is reviewed no less than once every three (3) years.
7. Coordinate with the Town Manager when legal review is required for ordinances, policy updates, or procedural changes.

3. Committee on Public Works

A. Purpose

To actively review and make recommendations related to Town infrastructure, maintenance operations, and capital improvement planning.

B. Duties

The committee shall:

1. Advise on maters related to streets, alleys, sidewalks, pavements, bridges, culverts, public lighting, solid waste operations and public buildings.
2. Provide written recommendations for infrastructure improvements including cost estimates.
3. Permit emergency repairs up to $1,000, authorized by the Maintenance Department Supervisor in consultation with the committee chair.
4. Submit bi-annual reports detailing repairs, improvements, locations, and costs.
5. Develop and annually update Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide multi-year infrastructure priorities.
6. Establish criteria for prioritizing overall maintenance, such as safety hazards, community aesthetics, traffic volume, regulatory compliance, or public necessity accounting for and providing a process to log citizen requests or complaints related to public works.

4. Committee on Public Safety

A. Purpose

To actively review and make recommendations related to fire, EMS, police, and emergency preparedness.

B. Duties

The committee shall:

1. Coordinate with police, EMS, and fire agencies to support operational readiness, and procedural policies.
2. Promote, propose and develop budgets related to community policing strategies or programming.
3. Report public safety concerns or emergency needs to Council and the Mayor.
4. Conduct an annual joint meeting with police, fire, EMS, and emergency management personnel to review strategic needs.
5. Review emergency operations plans and police department policies annually, recommending updates as needed.
6. Encourage and support public safety education programs for residents.

 5. Committee on Community Development, Engagement & Recreation

A. Purpose

To foster community engagement and recreational opportunities, enhance public spaces, and coordinate community development initiatives.

B. Duties

The committee shall:

1. Actively assess and make recommendations related to parks, recreation facilities, and public space conditions and programming.
2. Recommend strategies regarding housing initiatives, historic preservation, sustainability, and quality of life.
3. Serve as an advisory body for community engagement efforts and maintain community partnerships with nonprofits, civic groups, and agencies.
4. Prepare an annual calendar of community events including purpose, partners, and budget estimates in addition to volunteer recruitment for Town-supported events.
5. Develop youth engagement goals and opportunities to strengthen participation and leadership for Glade Spring youth.
6. Evaluate and seek out opportunities for community grants, sponsorships, and external funding that support Town programming.

Section 5. Application Forms

The application forms attached to this ordinance as Appendix A and Appendix B are hereby adopted and required for committee membership.

Section 6. Severability

If any section or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 7. Effective Date

This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

APPENDIX A – Independent Community Member Application

APPENDIX B – Youth Member Application (Ages 13–17)

END OF ORDINANCE

 

APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEMBER

Town of Glade Spring Committee Application — Independent Member

Applicant Information

• Name:
• Address:
• Phone:
• Email:
• Length of Residency in Glade Spring (if applicable):
• Occupation:

Committee(s) Applying For:
☐ Finance & Economic Development
☐ Governance & Ordinances
☐ Public Works
☐ Public Safety
☐ Community Development, Engagement & Recreation

Relevant Experience or Qualifications:

Why Would You Like to Serve on This Committee?

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure:
(Any employment, financial interests, or relationships relevant to committee work.)

References (optional):
List up to two.

Background Check Consent:
I understand that appointment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Signature / Date

 

APPLICATION FOR YOUTH MEMBER (NON-VOTING)

Town of Glade Spring Committee Youth Member Application (Ages 13–17)

Applicant Information

• Name:
• Age:
• School & Grade:
• Parent/Guardian Name:
• Parent/Guardian Contact Information:

Committee(s) Interested In:
☐ Finance & Economic Development
☐ Governance & Ordinances
☐ Public Works
☐ Public Safety
☐ Community Development, Engagement & Recreation

Why Are You Interested in Serving?

Skills, Interests, or Relevant Experience:

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure:
(Any employment, financial interests, or relationships relevant to committee work.)

References (optional):
List up to two.

 

Commitment Acknowledgement:
I understand this is a non-voting volunteer role lasting up to one year.

 

Parental/Guardian Consent & Background Check Acknowledgement:
I consent to my child serving on this committee and understand that adult members must undergo background checks.

Parent/Guardian Signature / Date