Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

CHESAPEAKE LAND BANK AUTHORITY MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JULY 10, 2024, 3:30 PM EST The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Meeting was called to order by Amy Doll Dudash, Chair, at 3:34 PM, Wednesday, July 10, 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, 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) and Wendy Roekner (City Treasurer’s Office) Members of the Public: None 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. 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 3:34 PM B. ROLL CALL was conducted by voice and confirmed: Amy Doll Dudash, Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, John A. Kish, Daniel W. Whitaker, and Joseph D. Miles, IV were PRESENT. C. Upon motion by: Daniel W. Whitaker, seconded by, Joseph D. Miles, IV, the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the MINUTES of June 5, 2024 Board of Directors meeting. D. Old and New Business *John A. Kish abstained from all motions at the July 10, 2024 Board of Directors meeting. He was appointed to his second term on June 13, 2024 and was sworn in on July 11, 2024. 1. Election of Officer: John A. Kish was nominated for Treasurer to complete the term vacated by Clyde T. Clark. Upon motion by: Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, seconded by Joseph D. Miles, IV, the Board of Directors unanimously ELECTED John A. Kish as TREASURER. 2. Treasurer’s Report: John M. Harbin presented the financial reports for the month of June, reviewing the account balances and debits/credits of all the Land Bank’s accounts. 3. Executive Director Report: John M. Harbin reported on: i. Staff activities over the last month. 4. Property Reports: John M. Harbin reported on: i. The status of the rezoning application for 2112 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. ii. The status of acquisition of 1317 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. 5. Review of Proposals for Redevelopment of 2106 and 2112 Liberty Street: John M. Harbin presented proposals received from RT Homes, LLC and Balance Builders, Inc. Upon motion by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, seconded by Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, the Board of Directors unanimously AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to negotiate a development agreement for 2106 and 2112 Liberty Street with Balance Builders, LLC. 6. South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: a. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1203 Decatur Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, seconded by Joseph D. Miles, IV, the Board of Directors unanimously DEFFERED the South Norfolk  Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1203 Decatur Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. b. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1013 Holly Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Daniel W. Whitaker, seconded by Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue, the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1013 Holly Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. c. John M. Harbin presented a new South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1120 Park Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Upon motion by: Joseph D. Miles, IV, seconded by Daniel W. Whitaker, the Board of Directors unanimously APPROVED the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application at 1120 Park Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324. 7. City Staff Updates: Nathanial McCormick reported on the progress to update the South Norfolk Design Guidelines and noted a community meeting will be held on July 17, 2024 to collect public input on the draft document. 8. Legal Updates: There were no updates presented. 9. Additional Discussions: There were no additional items discussed. 10. Public Remarks: There were no public remarks offered. E. Committee Reports 1. Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC): Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue requested meeting minutes from the Board of Directors be provided to the CAC. 2. Economic Development Authority (EDA): There was no report presented. 3. Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA): There was no report presented. F. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting