Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

CHESAPEAKE LAND BANK AUTHORITY MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING APRIL 3, 2024, 3:30 PM EST The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Amy Doll Dudash, Chair, at 3:31 PM, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 411 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322, present were: Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Directors: Amy Doll Dudash, Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, John A. Kish, Daniel W. Whitaker, Clyde T. Clark, Jr., Vonda W. Chappell, and Joseph D. Miles, IV Staff: John M. Harbin, Executive Director Legal Counsel: Robert Kinser, Esq., Basnight, Kinser, Leftwich & Nuckolls, P.C. City of Chesapeake Staff: Nathanial McCormick (Planning), Brian Solis (City Manager’s Office), and Wendy Roenker (Treasurer’s Office) Members of the Public: Sharita Daniel and Denene Daniel These minutes constitute the account of proceedings required by the Code of Virginia §2.2-3707 and are prepared in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order 12th Edition. Chair Amy Doll Dudash entertained a motion to permit the Board of Directors to conduct it CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to Section §2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose: PERSONNEL: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(1) Upon motion by: Clyde T. Clark, Jr., seconded by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, Board of Directors voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 3:31 PM A roll call, certifying that to the best of each member's knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this chapter and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body was conducted.  AGENDA ITEMS: (Meeting Agenda is hereby attached as EXHIBIT “A”) A. Chair Amy Doll Dudash called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the Board of Directors meeting at 3:37 PM B. ROLL CALL was conducted by voice and confirmed: Amy Doll Dudash, Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, John A. Kish, Daniel W. Whitaker, Clyde T. Clark, Jr., Vonda W. Chappell, and Joseph D. Miles, IV were PRESENT. C. Upon motion by: Vonda W. Chappell, seconded by, Clyde T. Clark, Jr., the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the MINUTES of March 6, 2024 Board of Directors meeting. D. Old and New Business 1. Treasurer’s Report: Clyde T. Clark, Jr. presented the financial reports for the month of December, reviewing the account balances and debits/credits of all the Land Bank’s accounts. 2. Executive Director Report: John M. Harbin reported on: i. Staff activities over the last month. 3. Property Reports: John M. Harbin reported on: i. The status of the rezoning application for 2112 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324 and a Request for Proposals for its development and disposition. ii. The status of acquisition of 1317 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324 and history of the City of Chesapeake’s acquisition of 1323 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. iii. The status of acquisition of properties in the 300 and 400 block of N Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Upon motion by: Daniel W. Whitaker, seconded by John A. Kish, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for one parcel under ownership by AE Investments, LLC.  Upon motion by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, seconded by Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to negotiate purchase agreements for one parcel under ownership by Willoughby Development, LLC and one parcel under ownership by Lee & Mamie Brooks. 4. South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: a. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1142 Jackson Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, seconded by Daniel W. Whitaker, the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1142 Jackson Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. b. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1326 Hull Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, seconded by John A. Kish, the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1326 Hull Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. 5. City Staff Updates: Nathanial McCormick reported on the progress to update the South Norfolk Design Guidelines and an upcoming community meeting on April 11, 2024. 6. Legal Updates: There were no updates presented. 7. Additional Discussions: There were no additional items discussed. 8. Public Remarks: There were no public remarks offered. E. Committee Reports 1. Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC): There were no updates presented. 2. Economic Development Authority (EDA): There were no updates presented. 3. Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA): There were no updates presented.  F. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting The next meeting of the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors will be held on ·wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:30 PM. Having completed its work, the board meeting was ADJOURNED at 4:41 PM, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Respectfully submitted, Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Jos h D. Miles, IV, Vice-Chair Chesapeake Land Bank Authority . Harbin, Secretary peake Land Bank Authority