Zoning Board
Joyce Wyche Term Expires: 12/31/2011
Chris Norris Term Expires : 12/31/2012
Gary Shafer Term Expires : 12/31/2009
Mike Turner Term Expires : 12/31/2010
Susan Wood Term Expires : 12/31/2012
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Town of Glasgow officials
The Town of Glasgow was established by a Charter granted by the General Assembly on February 29, 1892. The Town is
operated under the council-manager system of government. Legislative power is vested in the Town Council and the
responsibility for the administrative and executive functions are delegated to the Town Manager, who is appointed by the Council.
Under direction from the Council, the manager’s duties include responsibilities which, in a larger locality, would be assigned to
specific personnel. These duties include treasurer, zoning administrator, director of public works, and others.
The Town provides services such as water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, refuse collection,
maintenance of certain streets, police protection, and park and recreation facilities. Cooperation with Rockbridge County is
essential to ensure services are provided efficiently and economically. State law mandates that the County provide certain
services, and through other formal and informal agreements the two governments provide other services. Rockbridge County
provides public schools, library facilities, health services, commissioner of the revenue, district and circuit courts, sheriff’s office,
regional jail, GIS office, and financial support for fire and rescue services. Cooperatively the governments have worked to improve
stormwater management practices, flood mitigation, recreational facilities, and water/sewer service.
The Town Council consists of six members elected by written ballot. A Mayor is also elected, at-large, by written ballot. In 2004
the General Assembly granted a change in the Town’s charter to allow election schedules to be set by ordinance. In that year the
Council adopted an ordinance which staggers the terms of the Council members, while leaving the term of office at two years.
Minutes of Town Council meeting are available on the Glasgow Documents page of this site.
Planning Commission
Bobby Hinkle, Chairman Term Expires : 12/31/2009
Ruby Clark Term Expires : 12/31/2010
Larry Spangler Term Expires : 12/31/2012
India Martin Term Expires : 12/31/2011
Boyd Walker Term Expires : 12/31/2012
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The Planning Commission is appointed by the Town Council to serve staggered terms. The Commission is responsible for the
development of the Comprehensive Plan and to make recommendations to Council regarding proposed subdivisions, ordinance
amendments and other planning related issues.
The Zoning Board is recommended for appointment by the Town Council, and also serves staggered terms and must include a
member of the Planning Commission. This board hears matters relating to the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance and hears
requests for variances from the ordinance.
Finance Committee
Roger Bradley - Chairperson
Mike Turner
Streets and Lights Committee
Barbara Early - Chairperson
Roger Funkhouser
Water and Sewer Committee
Ruby Clark - Chairperson
Tracey Shafer
The Mayor appoints committees of the Town Council to address specific issues as they arise and to make recommendations to
Council regarding improvements in facilities and/or services. The Mayor also appoints a Parks and Recreation Committee to make
recommendations related to improving our recreational facilities and open space.
Commissions and Committees
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Parks and Recreation Committee
Roberta Lyle
Tim Turner
Dot Horne
Morris Turner
Armond Falgoust
James Williams
Ruby Clark
Town Manager
Ryan Spitzer
Secretary
Jane Higginbotham
Town Attorney
Thomas Simons
c/o Thomas M. Simons, P.C.
202 South Randolph Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(540-463-6016
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