Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

CHESAPEAKE LAND BANK AUTHORITY MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MAY 1, 2024, 3:30 PM EST The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Miles, IV, Vice Chair, at 3:36 PM, Wednesday, May 1, 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), Carlos Rodriguez (Development and Permits), Brian Solis (City Manager’s Office), and Ben White (Treasurer’s Office) Members of the Public: John Kownack (Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority) 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. Vice Chair Joseph D. Miles, IV 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: Vonda W. Chappell, Board of Directors voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 3:37 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 3:51 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: Daniel W. Whitaker, seconded by, Clyde T. Clark, Jr., the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the MINUTES of April 3, 2024 Board of Directors meeting. D. Old and New Business 1. Treasurer’s Report: There was no report provided. 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 properties in the 300 and 400 block of N Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Upon motion by: Vonda W. Chappell, seconded by Daniel W. Whitaker, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for one parcel under ownership by Willoughby Development, LLC. Upon motion by: Daniel W. Whitaker, seconded by Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the  Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for one parcel under ownership by Ida Stewart. Upon motion by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, seconded by Vonda W. Chappell, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for one parcel under ownership by Adam Christopher Koch. 4. South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: a. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, seconded by Clyde T. Clark, Jr., the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. 5. City Staff Updates: Nathanial McCormick reported on the progress to update the South Norfolk Design Guidelines. Ben White reported that the City Treasurer’s Office will not attend the June meeting. 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): Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue reported that the CAC will include a 10th member following the creation of a new Grassfield Planning Area and that the CAC will meet next on May 15. 2. Economic Development Authority (EDA): Vonda W. Chappell reported that the EDA will be hosting its annual golf tournament on May 23, 2024. 3. Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA): John Kish reported that CRHA developed a new strategic plan and have started implementation. John Kownack reported on progress of the Housing Committee of Chesapeake Thrives and strategies under consideration for The Lanes.  F. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting The next meeting of the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 3:30 PM. Having completed its work, the board meeting was ADJOURNED at 4:46 PM, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Respectfully submitted, Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Jos h D. Miles, IV, Vice-Chair Chesapeake Land Bank Authority ) . Harbin, Secretaty eake Land Bank Authority