City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members – Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Curtis R. Milteer, Sr., Vice Mayor Robert C. Barclay IV Joseph H. Barlow Leroy Bennett Charles F. Brown Jeffrey L. Gardy Charles D. Parr, Sr. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, City Manager C. Edward Roettger, Jr., City Attorney Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order, and Council Member Bennett provided the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of November 4, 2009, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved that the resolution be adopted, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2009, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2009, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation of the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for June 30, 2008 Referring to the background information as printed in the official agenda, Finance Director Dale Walker introduced Marycarol White, Director of Financial and Management Services, York County. Ms. White presented the above referenced item. Holiday Events Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Parks and Recreation Director Lakita Frazier and Tourism Manager Lynette White gave a summary of the above referenced item. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson asked if any members of City Council wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for separate action. Hearing no requests to remove any items for a separate action, Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order to adopt the agenda in its entirety. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the agenda in its entirety as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no individuals registered to speak under this portion of the agenda. 2 City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were included on the Consent Agenda for City Council’s consideration: Consent Agenda Item #7 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION FOR VARIOUS MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AT THE SUFFOLK EXECUTIVE AIRPORT Consent Agenda Item #8 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION FOR A FUEL FARM UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING DESIGN AT THE SUFFOLK EXECUTIVE AIRPORT Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the above listed Consent Agenda items, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - An ordinance to authorize the establishment of Technology Zones in the City of Suffolk, Virginia Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes provided a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNOLOGY ZONES IN THE CITY OF SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 3 City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a public hearing for December 16, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., to obtain public comment on a resolution approving and adopting amended and restated Articles of Incorporation for the Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia Vice Mayor Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to schedule a public hearing for December 16, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., to obtain public comment on a resolution approving and adopting amended and restated Articles of Incorporation for the Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for November 18, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled or called earlier by the Mayor Council Member Gardy, on motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to schedule a Work Session on November 18, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled or called earlier by the Mayor, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS Ron Trimyer, 4413 Kendall Court, representing self, sought consideration of an ordinance authorizing the operation of golf carts in the Chatham Woods subdivision. Pastor Emmanuel Myrick, 857 Haskins Drive, President, West Side Civic League, thanked City Council for its recent approval of funding for infrastructural improvements in the Boston community. Alvin Wilson, 208 Stonewall Street, Franklin, Virginia, representing the Lakeland High School Marching Band, requested funding support for the Lakeland High School Marching Band to attend the National Memorial Day Parade. Council Member Gardy called for Mr. Wilson to submit a written request to City Manager Cuffee-Glenn. City Manager Cuffee-Glenn replied that funding request from non-governmental agencies are considered during the Operating Budget process, and she believes that the band is requesting funding prior to the start of that process. 4 City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 Council Member Bennett asked for a report from City Manager Cuffee-Glenn at the November 18, 2009, City Council meeting about the funding request from Lakeland High School Marching Band as it relates to the feasibility of using the monies from the City’s Contingency Fund. Members of City Council exchanged comments about the funding request from the Lakeland High School Marching Band. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Johnson asked City Clerk Dawley if there were any New Business items for consideration. City Clerk Dawley advised City Council that Sharon Harris has been nominated for appointment to the Clean Communities Commission. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Milteer, moved to nominate and appoint Sharon Harris to the Clean Communities Commission, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Council Member Barclay, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to direct City staff to study and prepare a report to City Council by September 15, 2010, on the steps and costs necessary to convert the Suffolk Airport Commission to an Airport Authority that is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The study should address the financial aspects of the conversion and all the powers and duties that may be granted such an authority under Virginia Code Section 5.1-31, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Council Member Brown reported that the lights at Lake Kennedy Park need replacing. Council Member Brown stated that there was a drainage problem at Lake Kennedy Park. Council Member Brown queried about the feasibility of including a funding request to replace the Kings Highway Bridge in the upcoming Legislative Agenda. Council Member Brown opined about distributing automated refuse collection containers in the southern part of the City. Council Member Barclay reported that City Manager Cuffee-Glenn indicated that she will have a recommendation about the operation of golf carts on City streets in January, 2010. Council Member Barlow announced that he attended the 60th Anniversary of the Kings Fork Ruritan Club. 5 City Council Regular Meeting November 4, 2009 Council Member Bennett called for an update on the Summer Youth Work Experience Program. Parks and Recreation Director Frazier offered information on the aforementioned program. Vice Mayor Milteer thanked the Public Works Department for providing temporary lighting at the voting precinct in the Saratoga area. Vice Mayor Milteer reported a drainage problem on Eola Avenue. Vice Mayor Milteer opined about distributing automated refuse collection containers in the southern part of the City. Mayor Johnson congratulated the Bennetts Creek Warriors Cheerleaders and Football teams on their achievements. Mayor Johnson announced that she attended a check presentation today recognizing the partnership of Milk Bones and Farm Fresh in the Milk Bone Canine Heroes Program. Mayor Johnson reported on the recent Pepsi Bottling Group ribbon cutting. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to adjourn, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Barclay, Barlow, Bennett, Brown, Gardy, Parr, Milteer and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, CMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: DECEMBER 2, 2009 6