City Council Meeting Agendas

City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Michael D. Duman Roger W. Fawcett Donald Z. Goldberg Timothy J. Johnson Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Lue R. Ward, Jr. Patrick G. Roberts, City Manager Helivi L. Holland, City Attorney Erika S. Dawley, 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 the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of June 6, 2018, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the resolution, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2018, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED 1 City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2018, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda. Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, to adopt the agenda as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items under this portion of the agenda. 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. 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Mineral Springs Bridge Replacement Project Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Mineral Springs Bridge Replacement Project, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Rural Stormwater Upgrades Project Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Rural Stormwater Upgrades Project, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Badger Road Bridge Replacement Project Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of right of way and easements for the Badger Road Bridge Replacement Project, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to receive public input regarding the proposed route and schedule changes to Suffolk Transit Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule a public hearing on June 20, 2018, to receive public input regarding the proposed route and schedule changes to Suffolk Transit, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 Motion – A motion to cancel the July 4, 2018, City Council Meeting Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to cancel the July 4, 2018, City Council Meeting, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 Motion – A motion to schedule a Work Session, for June 20, 2018, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a Work Session for June 20, 2018, at 4 p.m., unless cancelled, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nominations for City Council’s consideration: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission - Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett; Paul D. Camp Community College Board - Sarah Sugars; Western Tidewater Water Authority – Council Members Michael Duman and Donald Goldberg, City Manager Patrick Roberts, and City Attorney Helivi Holland (alternate). Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to nominate and appoint the above referenced individuals to the aforementioned bodies, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward. 8 NAYS: None 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy Kelley reported on the following: the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Ed Taylor; Risk Manager Donna Vogel’s receipt of the Risk Manager of the Year Award from the Virginia Public Risk Management Association; the ribbon cutting for Conglomerate Cleaning Ribbon Cutting; the start of the 2018 hurricane season; the start of the Parks and Recreation Department’s TGIF concert series and the Relay for Life. Council Member Milteer reported he attended the City Employee Service Awards luncheon. 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 Council Member Fawcett opined about the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Taylor and Risk Manager Vogel’s receipt of the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Virginia Public Risk Management Association. Council Member Fawcett opined about the start of the 2018 hurricane season. Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the City Employee Service Awards luncheon and the Suffolk Youth Achievement Award. Council Member Goldberg reported he attended the City Employee Service Awards luncheon. Council Member Goldberg opined about the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Taylor. Council Member Goldberg announced he attended the Memorial Day observance at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Council Member Duman reported he attended the following: the City Employee Services Awards luncheon; the Suffolk Achievement Awards and retirement luncheon for former Fire Chief Cedric Scott. Council Member Ward announced he attended the City Employee Services Awards luncheon and the retirement luncheon for former Fire Chief Scott. Council Member Johnson reported he attended the retirement luncheon for former Fire Chief Scott. Council Member Johnson opined about the following: the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Taylor; Risk Manager Vogel’s receipt of the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Virginia Public Risk Management Association; the grand opening of Dutch Market Eatery and the Broken Arrow Fishing Tournament. Vice Mayor Bennett reported an area of high vegetation on Truman Road and Riddick Drive. Vice Mayor Bennett announced he attended the ribbon cutting for Conglomerate Cleaning Ribbon Cutting and the Suffolk Youth Achievement Award. Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the City Employee Service Awards luncheon and the retirement luncheon for former Fire Chief Scott. Mayor Johnson opined about the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Taylor. Mayor Johnson reported she attended the City Employee Service Award luncheon. Mayor Johnson opined about Risk Manager Vogel’s receipt of the Risk Manager of the Year award from the Virginia Public Risk Management Association. Mayor Johnson acknowledged Delegate S. Chris Jones for his leadership during the recent General Assembly session. 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to adjourn, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: JULY 18, 2018 6