City Council Meeting Agendas

SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 7, 2008 7:00 p.m. City Council Chamber l. Call to Order 2. Nonsectarian Invocation 3. Approval of the Minutes Approved 7-0 4. Special Presentations A motion to add a special presentation to Delegate S. Chris Jones Approved 7-0 A motion to add a staff report on tornado recovery efforts Approved 7-0 - Suffolk Restaurant Week No City Council action required. - A proclamation in recognition of “Business Appreciation Week” and announcement of Suffolk Business Appreciation Week Concert and Picnic No City Council action required. 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda A motion to amend the agenda to add consideration of an ordinance to suspend fees for repair of structures as a result of tornado damage on April 28, 2008.” Approved 7-0 6. Agenda Speakers No action required. 7. Consent Agenda - A resolution to accept and appropriate funds from various contributors and sponsors Approved 7-0 8. Consent Agenda - A resolution to accept and appropriate funding from the Governor’s Office on Substance Abuse Grant Program and to appropriate a local cash match Approved 7-0 1 9. Public Hearing - Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and related ordinances and resolutions No action was required. This item will be considered at the May 21, 2008, City Council meeting. A motion to approve an ordinance to suspend fees for repair of structures as a result of tornado damage on April 28, 2008 Approved 7-0 10. Resolution - A resolution declaring and rescinding a local emergency Approved 7-0 11. Staff Report No action required. 12. Motion - A motion to schedule a public hearing for Wednesday, May 21, 2008, to consider additional budget related ordinances to establish fees and amend City codes to address a police weights and measures program and security alarm fees Approved 7-0 13. Motion - A motion to schedule a public hearing for Wednesday, May 21, 2008, for the disposition/sale of property, located at the intersection of Main Street and West Finney Avenue Approved 7-0 14. Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for May 21, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled or called earlier by the Mayor Approved 7-0 15. Non-Agenda Speakers No action required. 16. New Business A motion to add appointment of the following individuals was: Approved 7-0 A motion to nominate and appoint Selena Cuffee-Glenn to serve as the alternate to the Southeastern Public Service Authority Board of Directors. Approved 7-0 2  A motion to nominate and appoint the following members of City Council to the 2008 Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Council Member Jeffrey Gardy FINANCE COMMITTEE Council Member Joseph Barlow Vice Mayor Curtis Milteer GENERAL LAWS COMMITTEE Council Member Leroy Bennett Council Member Jeffrey Gardy HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE Council Member Charles D. Parr, Sr. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Council Member Charles Brown 17. Announcements and Comments from Council Members No action required. 18. Announcements by the Communications Director A resolution to certify the Closed Meeting of May 7, 2008. Approved 7-0 A motion to terminate the services of City Assessor Maria Kattmann. Approved 7-0 19. Adjournment 3