City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Charles F. Brown, Vice Mayor Michael D. Duman Roger W. Fawcett Jeffrey L. Gardy Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Charles D. Parr, Sr. Lue R. Ward, Jr. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, City Manager Helivi L. Holland, City Attorney Tracey L. Sanford, Deputy City Clerk ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. Council Member Milteer offered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION Deputy City Clerk Sanford presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of June 5, 2013, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved that the resolution be approved, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2013, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to amend the May l, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes, on page four to replace “to include an additional $1,500,00” with “transferring $1,100,000 from the Capital Program Reserve Fund to the General Fund” as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Special Presentation – Proclamation in Recognition of “Business Appreciation Week” Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes, who offered remarks. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson noted that although the May 1, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes were amended, approval of the May 1, 2013, Work Session and May 1, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes, as amended, and adoption of the agenda is also required. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to approve the minutes from May 1, 2013, Work Session and May 1, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes, as amended, and to the adopt the agenda as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Mayor Johnson asked if any members of City Council wished to remove any of the Consent Agenda items for separate action. Hearing no requests for removal of the consent agenda item, Mayor Johnson asked if any members wished additional information on Consent Agenda #7. Referring to Consent Agenda #7 - An ordinance approving the job titles and job descriptions of Assistant Director of Public Works and Public Works General Manager and the elimination of the Assistant Director of Public Works – Operations job title in the FY 2012-2013 Operating and Capital Budget and the City’s FY 2012-2013 Classification and Compensation Plan and the FY 2013-2014 Operating and Capital Budget and the City’s FY 2013-2014 Classification and Compensation Plan, Council Member Parr opined about the addition of personnel. City Manager Cuffee-Glenn advised that no additional full time employees would be added and that the measure reallocates resources within the department. 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 AGENDA SPEAKERS Mayor Johnson asked if there were any agenda speakers. Deputy City Clerk Sanford advised there were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda Item #7 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE JOB TITLES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL MANAGER AND THE ELIMINATION OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS – OPERATIONS JOB TITLE IN THE FY 2012-2013 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE CITY’S FY 2012-2013 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND THE FY 2013-2014 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE CITY’S FY 2013-2014 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN Council Member Duman asked whether the pay scale is the same for the positions. Public Works Director Nielsen advised that duties were combined, and pay scales were adjusted nominally to account for additional responsibilities assumed by the new positions. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORTS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a retreat with City Council and the School Board for August 14, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a retreat with City Council and the School Board for August 14, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m., by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion - A motion to schedule a Work Session for June 19, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Parr, on motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to schedule a Work Session for June 19, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no individuals registered to speak under this portion of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Johnson asked Deputy City Clerk Sanford if there were any New Business items for consideration. Deputy City Clerk Sanford presented the following items for consideration: Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities – Fritz Whitfield; Historic Landmarks Commission – Walter Boyette, Susan Coley, John Faircloth, and Randy Hicks; Paul D. Camp Community College Board – Donald Mills; Planning Commission – Johnnie Edwards and Arthur Singleton; Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners – Branch Lawson, Michael McBride, Wayne Perry; Sister Cities Commission – Constance Jones; Wetlands Board – Gretchen Gonzalez; and Western Tidewater Community Services Board – Vicki Wiggins Pittman. Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to nominate and appoint the aforementioned individuals, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to cancel the July 3, 2013, Regular Meeting, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to direct staff to prepare a list of city owned properties that are available for development, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved to amend Section 10-42 of the Code of the City of Suffolk related to tethering laws, specifically the tethering of unattended dogs, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Director Diana Klink reported on the following activities: promotion of Anne Seward to Finance Director; Relay for Life Golf Tournament; retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor; ribbon cutting for Stanley’s Personal Touch Home Health Care; T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series schedule; Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting Special Olympics; Friends of the Library Book Sale; American Red Cross Annual Hampton Roads Mayor’s Cup Blood Drive; Youth Achievement Awards; National Night Out Community Kickoff; hurricane preparedness tips; and mosquito control services. Council Member Fawcett advised he attended the following: Relay for Life Golf Tournament; Mingle on Main Street; Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor’s retirement ceremony; and ribbon cuttings for Hobby, Game and Sports Station and Treasured Memories. Council Member Fawcett congratulated Anne Seward on her promotion to Finance Director. Council Member Ward reported high grass at the Exxon Station on Hampton Roads Parkway and a bear sighting in Huntersville. Council Member Gardy congratulated Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor on his retirement and commented on the passing John Thanos. Council Member Duman said he attended the Relay for Life Golf Tournament and Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor’s retirement. Council Member Duman opined on tax relief for disabled veterans. 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 5, 2013 Council Member Milteer commented on his attendance at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery and the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor. Council Member Parr offered his congratulations to Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor on his retirement and appreciation to staff for assistance with the Cedar Hill Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony. Council Member Parr announced the West End Civic League meeting. Vice Mayor Brown congratulated Anne Seward on her promotion to Finance Director. Vice Mayor Brown reported on the Lake Kennedy Civic League meeting. Vice Mayor Brown opined about Deputy Chief Ed Taylor’s retirement; Suffolk e-news provided by the Media and Community Relations Department; annual police report; the City’s bond rating; and his attendance at the Relay for Life Golf Tournament. Mayor Johnson offered congratulations to new Finance Director Anne Seward and Deputy Fire Chief Ed Taylor on his retirement. Mayor Johnson commented on her attendance at the LEAD Hampton Roads Gala and Memorial Day Ceremony at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Parr, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Tracey L. Sanford, Deputy City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: JULY 17, 2013 6