Town Council
| Planning Commission | Board
of Zoning Appeals
The administration and government of the town is vested in a council
which consists of six members, five of whom are denominated council
members and one is denominated the mayor, all of whom are residents
and qualified voters of the town.
The council members and the mayor are elected by the qualified voters
of the town on the first Tuesday in May of even-numbered years.
The Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 PM in the
Council Chambers at the Rich Creek Municipal Building located at 250 Old Virginia Avenue
Click here to view the Code of Ordinances Manual.
Click here to view the UPDATED Schedule of Fees.
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| Mayor &
Council Members |
4-year Term
Expires |
Roger Jones (Mayor)
|
December 2025
|
Darlene French
|
December 2023
|
Mark Clemons
|
December 2025
|
Stuart Helm (Vice-Mayor)
|
December 2023
|
Dorsey Bradley
|
December 2023
|
Joyce Crawford
|
December 2025
|
| Staff |
Position |
Mervin Swartout
|
Town Manager |
Pam Kantsios
|
Town Clerk/ Treasurer/ FOIA Officer |
Steve Buckland
|
Police Chief |
Debbie Morris
|
Deputy Clerk/ Librarian |
Brad Riner
|
Wastewater Operator-IT |
Kevin Smith
|
Lead Foreman |
Wesley Crawford
|
Maintenance/Public Works Dept. |
Michael Agnew
|
Maintenance Worker |
Vacant
|
Maintenance Worker |
Marilyn Thompson
|
Park & Community Center Caretaker |
Marilyn Thompson
|
Custodian |
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The Planning Commission is responsible for establishing a Comprehensive Plan, for the physical development
of the Town. A copy can be found here
The Comprehensive Plan provides a basis for assisting
the Town in promoting an optimal development pattern, given the
existing constraints and opportunities. It also helps to assist the
Town in developing strategies for better communication with citizens,
businesses, and organizations within the locality, and with regional
entities that impact the Town's development. It serves as a framework
for the long-range allocation of resources to meet identified needs.
The Planning Commission is also responsible for establishing a
zoning ordinance for the Town. In accordance with Section 15.1-427 of
the Code of Virginia, the Town of Rich Creek established a zoning
ordinance in order to achieve the delicate balance between the
individual property owner’s rights and the health, safety, and general
welfare of the public by establishing zoning districts that each has
individual permitted and non-permitted uses. This helps to protect
against things such as the destruction of or encroachment upon
historic areas, the overcrowding of land, and the undue density of
population in relation to the community facilities existing or
available. The Ordinance is contained in the Land Development Manual. An updated Flood
Ordinance now included in the Land Development Manual can be found here.
For more information you may contact the Town Office at (540) 726-3260
or email
townofrichcreek@richcreek.org.
The Planning Commission consists of 5 members. Members must be
qualified voters of the Town. Each member must be appointed by the
Mayor and approved by a majority of the members of the Town Council.
| Planning Commission Committee Members |
4-year Term Expires |
Paul Morrison(Chair)
|
August 2026
|
D. Erik Suttle
|
August 2027
|
Sherry Helm
|
August 2025
|
William Kantsios
|
August 2025
|
Warren Wilson
|
August 2024
|
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The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing and deciding
appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by
an administrative officer in the administration or enforcement of the
Town of Rich Creek Zoning Ordinance.
The Board of Zoning Appeals consists of 5 members. Members must be
qualified voters of the Town. Each member must be appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the Town Council.
| Board of Zoning Appeals Committee
Members |
5-year Term Expires |
William "Stuart" Hazelwood
|
April 2026
|
Jimmy J. McCroskey
|
April 2025
|
Catlin Suttle
|
April 2028
|
Tommy Kantsios
|
April 2024
|
Tressia Lambert
|
April 2027
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