Neighborhood Commission Agendas & Minutes

HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION Neighborhood Commission Monday, January 20, 2018— 5:00-6:30PM Little England Cultural Center BE A GREAT NEIGHBOR - ENGAGE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS - ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOODS TO BE GREAT PLACES - BE A CONDUIT BETWEEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND OUR CITY - KEEP NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS INFORMED - HELP GUIDE NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS IN REACHING THEIR GOALS - ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOR ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND CITY District Representatives: ——————————————————————————————————————————- District Representatives: District District Representatives: One District One Christy Elliott District David One Duxbury District Two Karen District Duncan Two Chuck McEachin I. Opening District Two Charles Pam Croom ‘Chuck’ McEachin District Three A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Pam Croom District Three Jon Welters B. Pledge of Allegiance District Chris Vacant Three Henderson District Four Chris Henderson District Four C. Review and Approve minutes of the November 13, 2017 VACANT District Sandra Sandra District Four Medina, Five King-Medina Chair-Elect D. Chair Announcements SandraFive District King-Medina Fred Everett, Chair-Elect District Patricia Five District Six Parker II. Director’s Report PatriciaSix District Parker VACANT District Six Alice Callahan III. Items to be Presented by Public District Seven Alice DistrictCallahan Seven VACANT District Seven Sally Lazorchak District Eight IV. Action Items (Voting items) John Lowe District KevinEight Steele (Awaiting A. Consideration of the District 8 Commissioner Appointment District BrandyEight Evelyn Stephenson Marteney Appointment) Jason District Samuels District Nine Nine District Deena Rhonda Nine Deena Franklin Woods Franklin V. Briefings ThomasTen District Southall A. Briefing on Housing Venture Area (Incorporated into Retreat Agenda) District Ten District Vacant Chekesha Ten White Chekesha White Judy Hart VI. Annual Retreat School School Representative: Representative: School Representative: Ann Bane Ann Bane Ann Bane City Representatives: City Representatives: Allsbrook Anthony Lynn Alsbrook Reyes Anthony Steve Maj. Reyes Ronald Bond Davis Lt. Jason Major Maj. Steve Price Ronald Ronald Bond Davis Davis James Gray Institutional Representatives: Institutional Representatives: Edwards, Chair StevenMills Henry The next Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting will be held on Henry Mills Stephanie Kathy Johnson Afonja Kathy Johnson, Chair VACANT Steven Henry Mills Edwards, Chair February 12, 2018, at 5 pm and a location to be announced. Steven Edwards, Chair-Elect At-Large Representatives: At-Large Representatives: Peggy Todd, Chair-Elect VACANT Franklin Barbara Youth Representatives: Nazareth Grace Vacant Sonya Cortez Kelly Medina Xaiver Williams Nehemiah Vacant Lipford Executive Director: Executive Director: Jonathan E. McBride Executive Director: Jonathan E. —————————————- McBride Terry O’Neill —————————————- c/o Housing & Neighborhood —————————————- Services Division Protocol for Public Input at Neighborhood Commission Meetings: c/o Housing 22 Lincoln c/o Housing & Neighborhood Street & Neighborhood Hampton Neighborhood Commission meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to attend meetings Hampton, Services VADivision 23669-3591 and to observe the work and deliberations of the Neighborhood Commission. The public may also address the 22 22 Lincoln Lincoln Street Street Neighborhood Commission during the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Public” by signing up to Hampton,(757) Phone VA 727-6140 23669-3591 Fax (757) 728-2449 speak. The sign-up sheet will be available to the public until the agenda item “Items to be Presented by the Phone (757) 727-6140 Public” is reached in the course of the meeting. Speakers will be recognized in the order in which they sign up www.hampton.gov/ Fax (757) 728-2449 and are asked to limit their comments to 5 minutes. neighborhoods www.hampton.gov/ neighborhoods  MINUTES Hampton Neighborhood Commission Meeting Community Development Conference Room Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Present Stephanie Afonja – Non-Profit Institutional Rep. Lynn Allsbrook – City Rep Steve Bond – City Rep. Alice Callahan – District 6 Christy Elliott – District 1 Steven Edwards – Chair / Institutional/ Faith Based Rep. Fred Everett – District 5 Jon Welters – District 3 Xavier Williams – Youth Rep. Chekesha White – District 10 Absent Ann Bane – School Rep. Deena Franklin – District 9 Chuck McEachin – District 2 Lt. Jason Price – City Rep. Peggy Todd – At-Large/ Realtor Staff Joseph Andrews - Neighborhood Development Associate Jasmine Bryson - Neighborhood Development Associate/Coordinator Marybrook Burchfield - Neighborhood Development Associate Jonathan McBride - Executive Director Darren Robinson – Neighborhood Development Associate Marcie Spragan – Neighborhood Development Associate Terry O’Neil – CDD Director Guests None I. Opening Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Quorum verified B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Review and Approve minutes of the October 9, 2017 Meeting The Chair asked for consideration of the minutes from the last Neighborhood Commission Meeting. Steve Edwards made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Fred Everett. The Chair called for a vote. Chair voiced, “All in favor please say aye.” Response, “aye.” Chair voiced, “Opposed?” Response – none. Minutes approved. D. Chair Announcements None II. Director’s Report The Director reported:  The Neighborhood Commission had a discussion about an appropriate date for the annual Christmas party. A new staff position for a Neighborhood Development Associate will be posted on November 21st, 2017.  The Director encouraged people to attend Hampton 101 to learn more about the city, city leaders, economic development, and our police force. The director reemphasized that we still have vacancies on the Neighborhood Commission that need to be filled.  On Wed, Nov. 15th, there will be a work session on Recreational vehicles. It will be at 6:30 PM at the convention center. III. Items to be presented by Public None IV. Action Items (Voting Items) A. Consideration of the Westview Lakes Playground NIF Grant  APPROVED  The Chair asked the Commission for approval of the recommendation for consideration of the Westview Lakes Playground NIF Grant for $97,183. Since this motion is from the Community, Appearance, Pride & Image Committee there was no need for a motion. The Chair called for a vote: AYES: 10 - S. Afonja , L. Allsbrook, S. Bond, A. Callahan, C. Elliott, S. Edwards, F. Everett, J. Welters, X. Williams, C. White NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 8 – A. Bane, D. Franklin, C. McEachin, J. Price, P. Todd B. Consideration of the Barrett-Peake Foundation NIF Grant APPROVED  The Chair asked the Commission for approval of the recommendation for consideration of the Barrett-Peake Foundation NIF Grant for $100,000. Since this motion is from the Community, Appearance, Pride & Image Committee there was no need for a motion. The Chair called for a vote: AYES: 10 - S. Afonja , L. Allsbrook, S. Bond, A. Callahan, C. Elliott, S. Edwards, F. Everett, J. Welters, X. Williams, C. White NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 8 – A. Bane, D. Franklin, C. McEachin, J. Price, P. Todd C. Consideration of Revisions to the Registered Neighborhood Serving Organization Policy & Procedures APPROVED  Jonathan read a portion of the policies and procedures for the Registered Neighborhood Serving Organization Program that will be changed.  The Chair asked the Committee for approval of the Consideration of the Revisions to the Registered Neighborhood Serving Organization Policy & Procedures. Since this motion is from the Executive Committee there was no need for a motion. The Chair called for a vote: AYES: 10 - S. Afonja , L. Allsbrook, S. Bond, A. Callahan, C. Elliott, S. Edwards, F. Everett, X. Williams, C. White NAYS: J. Welters ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 8 – A. Bane, D. Franklin, C. McEachin, J. Price, P. Todd V. Briefings A. Briefing on Neighborhood Commission Work Plan Priorities  See Attachment VI. Dialogue (Ongoing/Old Business) A. Strategic Issues Update 1. Hampton Neighborhood College (Darren) o Hampton 101 will happen on December 2nd and the focus will be on residents of Hampton and neighborhood groups. o Hampton 201 took place and was a success. The graduates will be honored at the January Meeting. 2. Home Repair Blitz Debrief (Jonathan/Fred Everett o All 28 houses were completed successfully and there were no follow up calls with any concerns. 3. ABCD Update (Joe) o The target areas, Phoebus and Shell Rd., are working together on next steps and moving the ABCD effort forward. B. Committee Status Reports on Work Plan Progress 1. Nominating Committee – Steve Edwards o We still need more applications from District 6, 7, 8 and a Business Representative 2. Community Appearance, Pride & Image Committee – Reported Above 3. Youth Committee – The HYC recently hosted a Mayor’s forum that was well attended and fruitful. 4. Civic Communications – No Report  5. Neighborhood-School Partnerships Committee - On hiatus until work plan is complete; On Nov. 9th, there was a workshop with community members to have conversations about retaining good teachers in our school system. VII. Items by Commissioners 1. Chekesha White announced the G.I.R.L.S. Club will be hosted their Health & Wellness Fair in District 3 on Nov. 18th and it was a wonderful event. 2. Jon Welters commended the Commission for the joint meeting with the Hampton Youth Commission and the Schools Priorities Workshop. He went on to say this is what the Hampton Neighborhood Commission should be doing. 3. Xaiver Williams also gave kudos for joint meeting with the Hampton Youth Commission. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting Date: Holiday Social on December 14, 2017 at 5:30pm.  MEETING DATE: January 8, 2018 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S COMMITTEE MINUTES CAPI Committee Meeting Results December 19, 2017 – Community Development Conference Room- 5:00 PM Present: Fred Everett – District 5 Neighborhood Commissioner Steve Edwards Chair – Faith Based Commissioner Peggy Todd – At-Large Realtor Commissioner Staff Jasmine Bryson - Neighborhood Development Associate Keisha Whitley - Chief Neighborhood Specialist Absent: Lynn Allsbrook – Public Works Department “Chuck” McEachin – District 2 Neighborhood Commissioner Guest: None New Business I. You Make A Difference Awards Application & Event: The Committee reviewed the staff recommended revisions of the You Make A Difference Awards Application.  The one application was separated into three separate applications for each award. o The committee made some small changes which staff will make to the application drafts. o The revised application will be submitted to Marketing to launch the You Make A Difference webpage.  The committee decided the hold the You Make A Difference Event on March 20th. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 @ 5 pm Agenda: TBD Minutes by: Jasmine Bryson Page 1 of 1 Nominating Committee Meeting Results November 30, 2017 – Community Development Conference Room- 5:00 PM Present: Stephanie Afonja – At-Large Non-Profit Commissioner Steve Bond – City Representative Fred Everett – District 5 Neighborhood Commissioner Steve Edwards Chair – Faith Based Commissioner Peggy Todd – At-Large Realtor Commissioner Staff Jasmine Bryson - Neighborhood Development Associate Absent: None Guest: None New Business I. Neighborhood Commissioner & Military Representative: The Committee reviewed the applications for potential district commissioner and military representatives.  They determined they will take all the applications back and review them as homework.  Once they have reviewed the applications, they will determine if they would be appropriate for a committee, an interview, or just inform them are not a good fit for the Neighborhood Commission.  They will email all the results to staff for it to be compiled into an excel sheet to summarize the results. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM The next meeting: TBD Agenda: TBD Minutes by: Jasmine Bryson Page 1 of 1  MEETING DATE: January 8, 2018 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S ACTION ITEMS  MEETING DATE: January 8, 2018 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: J.Bryson Reviewer: J. McBride Presenter: S. Edwards SUBJECT: Consideration of the District 8 Commissioner Appointment AGENDA ITEM: IV. A. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the recommendation the Nominating Committee of the Hampton Neighborhood Commission to submit a nominee for the District 8 Representative to City Council for appointment. Suggested Language for the Motion – “I move that we approve the recommendation for the appointment of District 8 Representative.” BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The Nominating Committee is tasked with presenting a recommendation for candidates to serve as representatives on the Neighborhood Commission. Candidates were selected based on the qualifications and expectations outlined in the Operations Manual-Chapter 2. The Nominating Committee recommends: Nominee Sector Term beginning Term ending Kevin Steele District 8 1/10/2018 11/8/2022 Representative NEXT STEPS (If Applicable): If approved, the recommendation will be forwarded to Hampton City Council for appointment at the January 10, 2018 meeting. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: N/A COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The Nominating Committee recommends approval of the District 8 Representative for appointment by Hampton City Council.  MEETING DATE: January 8, 2018 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION’S BRIEFINGS  MEETING DATE: January 8, 2018 HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AGENDA REVIEW Preparer: J.Bryson Reviewer: J. McBride Presenter: D. McCormick & J. McBride SUBJECT: Briefing from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office AGENDA ITEM: V. A ACTION REQUESTED: None BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The Hampton Housing Venture Areas geographically concentrates new and expanded housing incentives and investments with the goal of significantly increasing housing reinvestment in a particular area, Olde Hampton, Old North Hampton, Sussex, Pasture Point and Phoebus. The purpose of this briefing is to update the Neighborhood Commission on the progress of the priority projects identified in each plan. NEXT STEPS (If Applicable): None ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS ENCLOSED: Power Point Presentation COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A