Town Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Town Council meeting of Christiansburg, Virginia, held on September 8, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions. The council approved the purchase of two new drones from UBT for $26,937.52 to replace older models that were potentially compromised due to Chinese manufacturing components. The drones are used primarily for search and rescue and law enforcement purposes, with associated software licenses costing $5,800 for training and compliance. The council also approved a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC for fiber and aerial cable installation in the town. Additionally, budget amendments related to fire truck purchases and the Arrowhead project were discussed, with plans to approve them in a future meeting. The council voted unanimously to require conditional use permits for data centers in the General Industrial I2 zoning district, aiming to regulate and potentially limit data center development in the town. Other agenda items included appointments to regional authorities and road closures for community events. The meeting also addressed concerns about surveillance and transparency regarding drone usage and upcoming development projects.