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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -1 – ______________________________________________________________________________ The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Union Train Station. Mayor Myers called the closed session meeting to order at 5:00p.m. 1. CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member Darrin Hill Council Member Brian A. Moore Council Member Samuel Parham Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Mayor W. Howard Myers Absent: Council Member John A. Hart, Sr. (arrived at 5:21pm) Present from City Administration: City Manager William E. Johnson, III City Attorney Brian K. Telfair Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 3. CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Brian Telfair, stated that it was City Council’s desire to enter into a closed session under Section 2.2-3711.A (1) of the Code of Virginia under Subsection 3 to discuss the acquisition of real property for public purposes and the disposition of publicly held property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City; Subsection 5 to discuss certain issues relating to an existing business where no previous announcement has been made of the business’s; and under Subsection 7 to consult with legal counsel pertaining to probable litigation, where consultation or briefing in the open would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the City. Council Member Coleman moved that the City Council go into closed session for the purposes noted by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hill, Moore, Parham, Wilson-Smith and Myers; Absent: Hart City Council entered closed session at 5:00 p.m. CERTIFICATION: Council Member Hart made a motion to return City Council into open session and certify the purposes of the closed session. The motion was seconded by Council Member Coleman. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Parham, Wilson-Smith, and Myers 15-R-43 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING, AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, SECTION 2.2-3712, THAT TO THE BEST OF EACH MEMBER’S KNOWLEDGE, ONLY PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS LAWFULLY EXEMPTED FROM OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF VIRGINIA LAW WERE DISCUSSED IN THE CLOSED SESSION,  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -2 – ______________________________________________________________________________ AND ONLY SUCH PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS AS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE MOTION CONVENING THE CLOSED SESSION WERE HEARD, DISCUSSED, OR CONSIDERED. 1. REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETING – 6:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Member David R. Coleman Council Member John Hart, Sr. Council Member Darrin L. Hill Council Member Brian A. Moore Council Member Treska Wilson-Smith Council Member Samuel Parham Mayor W. Howard Myers Absent: None Present from City Administration: City Manager William E. Johnson, III Assistant City Attorney Danielle Powell Clerk of Council Nykesha D. Jackson, CMC 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE: a. Clerk of Council, Nykesha D. Jackson, led council and the audience in a moment of silence . 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: a. Clerk of Council, Nykesha D. Jackson, led council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: (Each presentation will be limited to 10 minutes.) *No items for this portion of the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Minutes of the Council meeting held on July 21, 2015. b. To request a public hearing be scheduled to receive citizen comment on the proposed updates to the City of Petersburg Comprehensive Plan. c. Consideration for the perpetual easement for Dominion Virginia Power – 335 E. Washington Street, Tax I.D. 011-32-0013, N/W corner E. Washington Street and Madison Street. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham, and Myers  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -3 – ______________________________________________________________________________ 15-ORD-62 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ALONG EAST WASHINGTON AND NORTH MADISON STREET, FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS TAX PARCEL 011-320013 TO DOMINION POWER. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to introduce Mr. Gerrit VanVoorhees. He stated that he is the new Director of Information Technology. He stated that Mr. VanVoorhees stated on Monday, August 3, 2015. 7. OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: (In accordance with the Rules of Council, public comment will be heard before discussion by Council. Once discussion has started, no further input from the public will be accepted. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.) a. Hold a public hearing to permit the purchase of 357 University Boulevard. BACKGROUND: The City made a decision to acquire properties in the 300 block of University Boulevard (formerly Canal Street) in order to continue the redevelopment of the University Boulevard Corridor. This purchase would be the last part of the revitalization in this area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council permit the sale of 357 University Boulevard. Mr. Johnson gave briefing on the public hearing regarding 357 University Boulevard. Ms. Jackson opened the floor for public comment. Seeing no hands, Ms. Jackson closed the public hearing. There was discussion among City Council and staff. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to permit the sale of 357 University Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 8. PUBLIC INFORMATION PERIOD: The Public Information Period is established by the Rules of Council to hear input from City residents or owners of businesses in the City. It will last for a maximum of 30 minutes. Speakers will be called in the order that they have signed up to speak. If there are ten or fewer speakers, each shall speak for a maximum of 3 minutes. If there are more than six (6) people desiring to speak, the time allotted to each person may be adjusted or the number of speakers limited to meet the time limitation. A speaker may speak on items except those that are listed on tonight’s Council agenda. Any matter brought before the attention of the City Council during the public information period will not be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting. Ken Pritchett, 1113 Overbrook Road, stated that City Council is fast for finished previous portion of agenda already and getting to the public information period. He stated that he is coming forward to speak on something that he has brought up before. He stated that he did not get much of an answer. He stated that he thinks that the citizens of Petersburg deserve an answer. He stated that this is the transaction for one parcel of property on Fleet Street which is not University Boulevard. He stated that when he says Fleet Street he will mean University Boulevard. He stated that he made the motion to adopt the ordinance to dispose of this piece of property for $5,000. He stated that they did this but that except they also included for free parcel number 0006. He stated that this property was next door. He stated that there is a record of the check being paid by Mr. David Montoya in the amount of $5,000. He stated that this was for parcel ending in 0005. He stated that there is no recorded of 0006 being paid for. He stated that subsequently this parcel was sold to Mr. Hanson by Mr. Montoya. He stated that the record shows that Mr. Hanson paid $50,000 for parcel 0006. He stated that in his thinking Mr. Montoya owes the City  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -4 – ______________________________________________________________________________ $50,000 because that parcel was not sold to him or Mr. Hanson. He stated that or court needs to be involved to shuffle this matter and get it straight. He stated that it is still not straight. He stated that the answer that he got was that the issue to this problem has been resolved. He stated that 530-532 Fleet Street and 538 Fleet Street are both owned by Hansco SSI LP. He stated that this is the answer he got to what parcels were sold. He stated that some of them on council know what he is talking about. He stated that he is asking that they revisit this and get a legal resolution. Willie Noise, 1508 Circle Drive, stated that he is pleading with the City and the officials to step up a little more on action and pride in the City. He stated that City employees have no pride. He stated that supervisors are too close to workers. He stated that there are workers with little or no respect. He stated that the supervisors need to step up their game a little. He stated that one of his jobs in the military was quality control. He stated that as he looks around Petersburg there are not too many departments that he would spare. He stated that the City is not yet the slogan “I AM PETERSBURG.” He stated that the City is better. He stated that to win one thing. He stated that they should run the score up and make it hard to get there and have some pride. He stated that if anyone can do it then it’s nothing. He stated that the City is doing really good. He stated that as he look around as far as the grass cutting that he sees evidence that the supervisors are not visiting the work site and do a final inspection. He stated that workers need to be sent back if work is not up to pare. He stated that the gas companies are tearing up the streets. There are some beautiful repairs and work when they finish. He stated that it’s so smooth and match the street. He stated that in other situations the streets are bad after two or three visits. He stated that there have been two to three visits on the same hole and that it is still not fixed or together. He stated that the work that the City is doing on Halifax Street is like going through a neighborhood with speed bumps. He stated that he would like all of the supervisors and head of departments to take a little more pride in their work. Thelma Branch, 601 Taylor Street, stated that she is present tonight in reference to her home. She stated that she has done her research and that she has information on who is trying to take hold of her property. She stated that some people that work for them have moved in a house next to her. She stated that these people have caused all kinds of problems. She stated that they walk through her yard at night making noises and that her home has been broken into more than ten times. She stated that she is calling upon the City to help her and show her which way to go to solve this problem. She stated that she is not going to give up her property and that she owns two lots. She stated that she is having work done on both properties. She stated that one has nothing on it and that other property is her home. She stated that it is a two-story historical house that was built in 1785. She stated that she does not want to give up her property to this organization and that she still does not understand why they want her entire section. She stated that she is pretty sure that they had a person over their cutting grass today. She stated that the other four lots on that street the grass is every cut. She stated that she is asking tonight if someone can do some research into this. She stated that if it means that she needs to bring in a lawyer to help her to rid herself of this problem she will. She stated that they took her sign up of her alarm system that was on the ground. She stated that they come into her yard when they feel like it. She stated that she is at this point that she wants someone else to tell her what to do about this problem. She stated that she lives by herself as well. 9. BUSINESS OR REPORTS FOR/FROM THE MAYOR OR OTHER MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: a. Consideration of the re-appropriation and appropriation of fourteen (14) Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)) and Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grants for the completion of FY16 PAT purchasing actions. BACKGROUND: Federal and State capital funding programs make resources available to PAT for the purchase of capital items and operating expenses related to transit and transit facilities. PAT has a number of ongoing and new Federal and State grants that are utilized annually to implement Transit programs and projects. Through these grants PAT can continue to make great strides in the improvement of Transit and maintenance facilities and services.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -5 – ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that City Council approve the appropriations to allow PAT the authority to proceed with FY16 project completions. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to approve the appropriations to allow PAT the authority to precede with the FY16 project completions. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-ORD-58 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MASS TRANSIT FUND, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2015, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 FOR $2,995,314 FOR FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS. b. Consideration for the appropriation for County Drive (U.S. Route 460) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received approval for the County Drive (U.S. Route 460) Pavement Overlay Maintenance as part of the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program. Total cost is $3,500,000 (City Share $1,750,000 and VDOT share $1,750,000. Total = $3,500,000). RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $1,750,000 for the County Drive (U.S. Route 460) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. Council Member Hart made a motion to approve the appropriation in the amount of $1,750,000 for the County Drive (U.S. Route 460) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-ORD-59 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2015, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 FOR PUBLIC WORKS – U.S. ROUTE 460 OVERLAY PAVING. c. Consideration of the appropriation for East Washington Street (State Route 36) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received approval for the East Washington Street (State Route 36) Pavement Overlay Maintenance as part of the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program. Total cost is $600,000 (City Share $300,000 and VDOT share $300,000. Total = $600,000). RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $600,000 for the East Washington Street (State Route 36) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. Council Member Coleman made a motion to approve the appropriation in the amount of $600,000 for the East Washington Street (State Route 36) Pavement Overlay Maintenance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-ORD-60 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2015, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 FOR PUBLIC WORKS – EAST WASHINGTON STREET – ROUTE 36. d. Consideration for the appropriation for Wagner Road Underdrain Installation. BACKGROUND: The City of Petersburg has received approval for the Wagner Road Underdrain Installation as part of the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program. Total cost is $600,000 (City Share  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -6 – ______________________________________________________________________________ $300,000 and VDOT share $300,000. Total = $600,000). RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $600,000 for the Wagner Road Underdrain Installation. Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the appropriation in the amount of $600,000 for the Wagner Road Underdrain Installation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers 15-ORD-61 AN ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2015, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, IN THE SPECIAL FUNDS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 FOR PUBLIC WORKS – WAGNER ROAD UNDERDRAIN INSTALLATION. Council Member Wilson-Smith stated that there are still a lot of concerns with regards of the water bills. She stated that people are getting water bills as high as $3,000. She stated that people are getting bills that are due in 2019. She stated that there are a lot of complaints about the water bills. She stated that since they have not fully got this under control she would like to see them to stop turning off people’s water bills until such time. Council Member Wilson-Smith made a motion that they halt turning off all water for three months until the water situation is fixed and straightened out. Mr. Johnson stated that not turning off any water puts the City in greater jeopardy of not having the stability to pay the bills that is late to the purchasing and treating of water in which the staff has done. He stated that this also takes care of payroll for the staff in water utility. He stated that staff has been working on an individual basis for the water concerns as they come up. He stated that they have addressed the correct date for June 2019. He stated that they addressed this as soon as it came out and sent out correct bills immediately. He stated that a report will be sent out to all City Council Members. He stated that he has not cut of anyone’s water that has been having an issue with their water bill. He stated that the only water that he has cut off is the ones that have not paid their bill within the timeframe that is set in the rules by City Council. Council Member Wilson-Smith asked can they schedule evaluations for the employees that they supervise. Ms. Jackson stated that she can schedule a date and get any dates that are available to City Council and then pick one that everyone has agreed upon. Council Member Hart stated that he would like to thank the City for all of the repairs on the bridge of Squirrel Level Road. He stated that it looks much better in that area. He stated that he is looking forward to having the rest of that area cleared out but thank you for work that has been done so far. He stated that Ward 7 will be having a meeting on September 22, 2015, beginning at 6:30pm at J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School. He stated to everyone to please come out and attend. He stated that he is starting an awards recognition certificate for appreciation in Ward 7 as far as businesses and citizens. He stated that this is just saying a thank you for the calls, concerns and what they are doing in the ward itself. He stated that in the upcoming meeting he has selected Salem Brother’s as the business. He stated that they do a lot in the community and that a lot of people depend on him in the ward as well. He stated that the citizen’s award is going to Charles Ingram. He stated to everyone that if they see them to congratulate them. He stated that this is to go with the City’s policy of “I AM PETERSBURG.” He stated that these are special people doing special things in our City and that this is a good way of saying thank you to them. Council Member Coleman stated that he would like to thank Landis Faulcon, new Director of Economic Development, and also Mr. Reggie Tabor for speaking at his ward meeting last night. He stated that he would like to thank all that attending as well.  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -7 – ______________________________________________________________________________ Council Member Hill stated that he has a ward meeting at Good Shepherd Baptist Church that will be on Thursday, September 24, 2015, starting at 6:30pm. He stated that he has another ward meeting that will be October 27, 2015, at Monumental Baptist Church on Crater Road as well. He stated that he hopes that everyone had a blessed and fruitful summer. He stated that he wanted to address something as well to the community. He stated that he thinks that they can do a better job as a community in helping keep the trash up. He stated that it is only so much that the City can do. He stated that the City has to police itself and clean up ourselves. He stated that you can send someone by every day. He stated that there is a campaign that is about to start up that is on YouTube. He stated that the City Manager is doing a commercial on it. He stated that if they see some trash then pick-it up. He stated that they need to have more of an effort in cleaning properties and on the street. He stated that it is like people just literally throw trash on the ground. He stated that VDOT is cleaning up the interstates as well. He stated that people think that this is an area where people just dump stuff. He stated that if there are not enough areas to through things in then to let the City know. He stated that he would like to get with his Council Members whenever they do evaluations and get together to do some type of plan of action for the wards. He stated that then they would give this information to the City Manager so that he can take an aggressive plan of action on those items. He stated that he does know that they have a comprehensive study and that he is aware of this. He stated that he would like to do a plan of action among them so that they can get things done. He stated that the City Council Advance was a very fruitful and productive event. He stated that he learned a lot from the department heads. He stated that it is blessed to see the councilwoman present tonight. He stated that he did not think that she was going to be able to attend. He stated that he wanted to also give his condolences to the clerk on losing her grandfather on last week. Vice Mayor Parham stated that he would like to let everyone know that he is having a ward meeting on Monday, September 28, 2015. He stated that it is going to be a joint meeting with School Board Chairman Kenneth Pritchett. He stated that they will know the speakers and location by the next City Council Meeting. He stated that he would like to thank Michelle Peters for all the hard work that she has done and with coming up with the Comprehensive Plan that she has been working on for the last couple of weeks. She stated that one of the biggest things that the City has going on is that people would like to know what is the City plan. He stated that when they were at National League of Cities one of the big questions was dealing with the housing and what is the plan in Petersburg. He stated that at the last council meeting he had talked about what is happening in Texas as far as fair housing. He stated that he thinks that the City should accept a similar plan here in Virginia to give the citizens the opportunity for better housing and schooling. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to accept a resolution that was at the last City Council meeting. Mayor Myers stated that he would suggest that they go into closed session for further discussion before they move any further. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to go into closed session. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers CERTIFICATION: Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to return City Council into open session and certify the purposes of the closed session. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hart. There was no discussion on the motion, which was approved on roll call vote. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Parham, Wilson-Smith, and Myers 15-R-44 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING, AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, SECTION 2.2-3712, THAT TO THE BEST OF EACH MEMBER’S KNOWLEDGE, ONLY PUBLIC  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -8 – ______________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS MATTERS LAWFULLY EXEMPTED FROM OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF VIRGINIA LAW WERE DISCUSSED IN THE CLOSED SESSION, AND ONLY SUCH PUBLIC BUSINESS MATTERS AS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE MOTION CONVENING THE CLOSED SESSION WERE HEARD, DISCUSSED, OR CONSIDERED. Vice Mayor Parham made a motion to table the previous motion on the resolution until further discussed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill. The motion was approved on roll call. On roll call vote, voting yes: Coleman, Hart, Hill, Moore, Wilson-Smith, Parham and Myers Mayor Myers stated that there will be a Ward 5 meeting on October 24, 2015. He stated that the time will be determined at the first meeting in October. He stated that it will be held at Third Baptist Church in Petersburg. He stated that he is very happy that they have all returned into their sessions and would like to thank everyone for their support for the Council Members and with moving forward in the City of Petersburg. 10. CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA: Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to introduce the new Executive Assistant, Ms. Stephanie Harris, to the City Manager. a. City Manager’s report 1. Traffic light at Rives Road and Crater Road needs to be followed up on. a. The City’s consultant synchronized (retimes) the traffic signal on South Crater Road last fall to optimize traffic flow. Staff has reviewed the traffic light and in addition asked the traffic engineer consultant to monitor the intersection and adjust timing based on field observation. 2. Please advise on how often City properties are maintained with grass cutting. a. Staff is responsible for maintaining 189 acres at Blandford Cemetery, 8.173 acres at People’s Cemetery, and over 300 city owned parcels totaling over 3,000 acres. In addition, they respond to sight distance problems, tree maintenance, parks and playgrounds, leaf collection and sweeping activities. Grass cutting and grounds maintenance are performed daily citywide. 3. Please advise on the maintenance and infrastructure of 460 East. a. Route 460 is a $3.2M pavement project. The contractor will complete the first phase of the pavement project by the end of August that includes removing the old asphalt and placing the first layer of asphalt. Phase II will be completed by spring 2016 with the final surface of asphalt and new pavement markings. 4. Please advise on the water bill at 402 High Street. a. In reviewing the usage and the dollar amount it has gone down compared to the bi-monthly bill. This customer is a great example of the bills being lower than their bi-monthly bill. The meter readings are correct. On June 18, 2015, the meters were check for leak and no leaks found were found. We have met with the Utility Customer and explained their utility bill. Should any Utility Customer have any billing concerns or questions please call 804-733- 2349 from 8:30am-4:30pm. 5. Questions on the scale of 245 East Bank Street. a. Will the Police Detective Unit be moving. Yes, they will be moving. b. Will the property be sold at market value?  Minutes from the Petersburg City Council meeting held on: September 1, 2015 -9 – ______________________________________________________________________________ The property has an assessed value which is provided by the City Assessor. It has also been appraised through by the City Assessor. It has also been appraised through the City’s Real Estate Services Contractor. As with all property, the sale will be negotiated. The intent is to sell the property at or above the appraised market value, which would be an amount that is most advantageous to the City of Petersburg. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to take a few moments to remind everyone of some upcoming projects in the City. He stated that the City has had several meetings with Secretary Jones and Commerce of Trade, Mr. Jones and his team. He stated that hopefully in the next 60 days the City will be making an announcement of who the developer will be for the Fort Lee Regency Hotel. He stated that Farmer’s Market is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016. He stated that work should be completed at Southside Depot October 2015. He stated that the BB&T building on Franklin Street is scheduled to be open spring 2016. He stated that the clubhouse at Dogwood Trace Golf Course should be open this month. He stated that at the next City Council Meeting there should be a public hearing on the update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He stated that he does agree with Council Member Hill. He stated that if you have been looking at Experience Petersburg, the City has been really pushing people to clean the City up. He stated that they will have a campaign coming out soon with the use of the Litter Grant. He stated that it is very important that the City remains clean. He stated that it is very important because the City may have a visitor and the first thing that they would see is a lot of trash. He stated that they can go out and clean it and tomorrow this time there would be trash right back out there. He stated that he encourage every citizen to help enforce this and keep the City clean. 11. CLERK OF CITY COUNCIL'S AGENDA: Ms. Jackson stated that she would like thank City Council Members, City Manager’s Office , City Attorney’s Office , Department Heads and some of the citizens for the cards, emails, texts and visits to home. She stated that she would also like to thank Mayor Myers, Vice Mayor Parham and Council Member Hill for attending her grandfather’s funeral. She stated that she really appreciates it. 12. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA: No items for this portion of the agenda. 13. CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY): No closed is necessary. 14. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:38 p.m. _________________________ Clerk of City Council APPROVED: _________________________ Mayor