City Council Meeting Agendas
Regular MeetingSuffolk, VA · May 19, 2021
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City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 2021
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor
Shelley Butler Barlow
Roger W. Fawcett
Donald Z. Goldberg
Timothy J. Johnson
Lue R. Ward, Jr.
LeOtis L. Williams
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr., Interim City Attorney
Albert S. Moor, Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order. Via a video recording taped at the Suffolk State of the City
Address, the invocation was provided by Reverend Henry Diggs, and the National Anthem was provided
by the Nansemond River High School Chorus.
City Clerk Dawley called the roll, and all members of City Council were in attendance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of May 19, 2021, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MAY 19, 2021,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, moved to approve the November
30, 2020, Special Meeting, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Emergency Medical Services Week”
Mayor Duman presented the above referenced item to Fire Chief Michael Barakey.
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE
AGENDA
Mayor Duman advised that a motion was in order at this time to adopt the agenda, as presented.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, to adopt the agenda, as
presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AGENDA SPEAKERS
There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items:
Consent Agenda Item #7 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funding from the Federal Transit
Administration for Suffolk Transit
Consent Agenda Item #8 – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a grant from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police Department
Consent Agenda Item #9 – A resolution confirming the appointment of Kevin Prine as Deputy City
Assessor
Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #9, Interim City Manager Moor submitted a review of
the background information as printed in the official agenda.
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Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk in
order to amend the previously approved proffered conditions for property located at 1000 and 1010
University Boulevard, Zoning Map 13G, Parcels 2 and 2*3, Account Number 306001106 and
306003856; RZN2021-004 (Conditional)
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Planning and Community Development Director Robert
Goumas gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Tuck Bowie, 4705 Columbus Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, representing Terry/Peterson Residential
Thirty, LLC and Terry Peterson Investment Thirty, LLC, applicant and property owner, spoke in support
of the proposed ordinance.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF SUFFOLK IN ORDER TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROFFERED
CONDITIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1000 AND 1010 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD,
ZONING MAP 13G, PARCELS 2 AND 2*3, ACCOUNT NUMBER 306001106 AND 306003856;
RZN2021-004 (CONDITIONAL)
Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Multi-Family and
Apartment Building (Not Otherwise Enumerated), on property located at 130 South Saratoga Street,
Zoning Map 34G18(2), Parcel 5, Account Number 353157000; CUP2021-002
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
provided an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
David Dallman, 4525 Main Street, Suite 1000, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kimley-Horn, representing
Chris Johnson, Monument Development Sixteen, LLC, applicant, representing Steve Stewart, Suffolk
Publications, LLC, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions, as
presented.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-
FAMILY AND APARTMENT BUILDING (NOT OTHERWISE ENUMERATED), ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 SOUTH SARATOGA STREET, ZONING MAP 34G18(2),
PARCEL 5, ACCOUNT NUMBER 353157000; CUP2021-002
Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a solar energy facility, on
property located at 1581 Hosier Road, Zoning Map 44, Parcel 125, Account Number 050924196;
CUP2021-005
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
furnished a report of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Alexander Deuson, 1831 Winn Alley, Charlottesville, Virginia, address inaudible, Hoiser Road Solar 1,
care of Borrego Solar Solutions, Incorporated, applicants, representing Patrick Fancy, Fancy
Corporation, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions, as presented.
Jessie Robinson, no address provided, representing Borrego Solar Solutions, Incorporated, applicants,
representing Patrick Fancy, Fancy Corporation, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance, with conditions, as presented.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Williams on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, as presented.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for information about any potential
impact of the glare from the proposed solar energy facility on the Suffolk Executive Airport.
Mr. Deuson explained that the proposed solar energy facility would have to meet all Federal Aviation
Administration requirements; therefore, glare would not have any impact on the Suffolk Executive
Airport.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson inquired about the project’s size. Mr. Deuson
replied that the project will be three megawatts.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked about the timeline for the construction of
the proposed solar energy facility. Mr. Deuson reported that the proposed solar energy facility would
take approximately two to four months for constriction.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson queried about whether the development will be
tied into a local energy provider. Mr. Deuson stated that the local energy company is Dominion Energy.
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Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson inquired about any objections from property
owners adjacent to the proposed solar energy facility. Mr. Deuson said that there were no objections
from any of the adjacent property owners.
Vice Mayor Bennett opined about any potential impact of the proposed solar energy facility on hunting
in the area. Mr. Deuson reported that the proposed solar energy facility would be surrounding by
fencing.
Council Member Butler Barlow asked about the availability of a website regarding the profitability of
smaller solar energy facilities. Mr. Deuson replied in the affirmative.
Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A SOLAR
ENERGY FACILITY, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1581 HOSIER ROAD, ZONING MAP
44, PARCEL 125, ACCOUNT NUMBER 050924196; CUP2021-005
Public Hearing – A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Citywide effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment of 4.20%
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen gave a report of the background
information as printed in the official agenda.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the effective real estate tax increase due to
reassessment of 4.20%:
Carolyn White, 4216 Coltrane Avenue, representing the Pughsville Civic League.
Pat Simons, 1700 Cotton Farm Lane, representing self.
Wayne White, 4216 Coltrane Avenue, representing the Pughsville Civic League.
Pamela Brandy, 5016 Pearl Street, representing the Pughsville Civic League.
Delzorra Presha, no address provided, representing self.
Laurna Taylor, 5577 Godwin Boulevard, representing self.
Arenisa Clark, 4221 Coltrane Avenue, representing self.
Roosevelt Jones, 5809 Park Lane, representing the Chuckatuck-Oakland Civic League.
Irene Harris, 4410 Coltrane Avenue, representing self.
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Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to extend the public
hearing for an additional six minutes, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the effective real estate tax increase due to
reassessment of 4.20%:
Morris Clark, 4221 Coltrane Avenue, representing self.
John Harris, 4014 Coltrane Avenue, representing self.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
No action was required on this item at this time.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance – An ordinance to amend Chapter 82, Article VI, Division 2 of the Code of the City of
Suffolk concerning exemption from personal property taxation for eligible disabled veterans
Interim City Manager Moor submitted an overview of the background information as printed in the
official agenda.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the
ordinance, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF SUFFOLK CONCERNING EXEMPTION FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAXATION FOR ELIGIBLE DISABLED VETERANS
Ordinances – Adoption of the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and
related ordinances as amended
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Hansen supplied a synopsis of the background
information as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to amend the
proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to reduce the real estate tax rate by
.01 per $100.00
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Referring to the motion, Interim City Manager Moor stated that the proposed reduction of the real estate
tax rate would result in a $1,000,000 deficit. He then called for clarification about the funding source to
address the $1,000,000 deficit or the specification of which services would be reduced, since the
proposed Operating and Capital Budget is required to be balanced. Council Member Fawcett said that
the proposed motion would not include any reduction of services but only a reduction of the proposed
Operating and Capital Budget by $1,000,000. He opined about the feasibility of utilizing the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to address the shortfall.
Council Member Johnson sought clarification about the ability to use the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act Funding for onetime expenses. Interim City Manager Moor replied in the
affirmative.
Members of City Council opined about the proposed motion.
Vice Mayor Bennett sought clarification about the ability to use the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act Funding for public safety expenses. Interim City Manager Moor replied in the
affirmative. Finance Director Hansen explained that the funding can be used for activities directly in
response to mitigating the coronavirus pandemic, and those monies have already been committed for
items that meet those requirements.
Vice Mayor Bennett asked about the ability to amend the Operating Budget any time during the fiscal
year. Interim City Manager Moor replied in the affirmative. Interim City Attorney Hutchings added that
while the Operating Budget can be amended any time during the fiscal year, the tax rate cannot be
changed.
Members of City Council opined about the proposed motion.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to amend the
proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to reduce the real estate tax rate by
.01 per $100.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Fawcett and Goldberg 2
NAYS: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Johnson, Ward and Williams 6
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve the
proposed ordinances, by the roll call presented:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 7
NAYS: None 0
ABSTAIN: Council Member Fawcett 1
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
EXPENDITURES CONTEMPLATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
2021, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, AND REGULATING THE PAYMENT OF MONEY OUT
OF THE CITY TREASURY, AS AMENDED
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AN ORDINANCE LEVYING REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2021, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, FOLLOWING THE MAY 5, 2021, AND MAY 19,
2022, PUBLIC HEARINGS ADOPTING 4.20% INCREASE IN THE CITYWIDE
ASSESSMENT
AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY TAXES ON ALL TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT
EITHER EXEMPT FROM TAXATION OR OTHERWISE TAXED FOR THE 2021 AND 2022
TAX YEARS
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 2.5% TO ALL
FULL-TIME AND REGULAR PART-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES, GRANT EMPLOYEES, THE
REGISTRAR AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND THEIR
EMPLOYEES AND CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING NEW POSITIONS, PAY GRADES, PAY GRADE CHANGES
AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET AND CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Council Member Goldberg raised a point of order, specifically the appropriateness of adding an item to
the agenda related to the budget. Mayor Duman replied that a motion would would be required.
Mayor Duman asked Interim City Attorney Hutchings whether absetentions during votes were
permissible. Interim City Attorney Hutchings advised any member may abstain from a vote.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution – A resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the City of
Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Western Tidewater Home
Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program (HOME)
Interim City Manager Moor gave a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official
agenda.
Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to approve the
ordinance, as presented, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF SUFFOLK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
(CDBG) AND THE WESTERN TIDEWATER HOME CONSORTIUM HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM (HOME)
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STAFF REPORTS
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
MOTIONS
Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at
4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to schedule a City
Council Work Session, for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS
Pamela Brandy, 5016 Pearl Street, representing the Pughsville Civic League, opined about
infrastructural issues in Pughsville.
Pam King, 1230 Kansas Street, representing International Association of Firefighters Local 2001, spoke
in support for salary increases.
Carolyn White, 4216 Coltrane Avenue, representing the Pughsville Civic League, opined about
infrastructural issues in Pughsville.
Gloria Samarah, 8313 Hudgins Circle, representing self, opined about flooding issues in her area.
Miller Cary, 1024 Centerbrook Lane, representing self, opined about matters raised during City Council
campaigns and the Rules of Order and Procedures for speakers at City Council meetings.
Laurna Taylor, 5577 Godwin Boulevard, representing self, reported drainage issues in the Oakland
community.
NEW BUSINESS
City Clerk Dawley presented the following board and commission nomination to the respective body:
Fine Arts Commission – Gail Hinton-Copeland.
Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to nominate and
appoint the above referenced individual to the aforementioned body, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
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Council Member Williams, on a motion to nominate and appoint the following individuals to the
following Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees: Community and Economic Development –
Council Member LeOtis Williams and Council Member Lue Ward; Environmental Quality – Council
Member Timothy Johnson; Finance – Council Member Shelley Butler Barlow; General Laws – Council
Member Donald Goldberg and General Development and Education – Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve a
resolution appointing Albert S. Moor II as City Manager of the City of Suffolk, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to direct City
Manager Moor to prepare and present an ordinance within the next 30 days that amends the 2021-2022
Operating Budget to provide an additional three percent salary increase to all full time and regular part-
time City employees, Constitution Officers and their employees, and City Council appointees hired prior
to April 1 2021, above the two and half percent cost of living increase to be effective on July 1, 2021.
Members of City Council opined about the proposed motion.
Council Member Goldberg withdrew the motion with the consent of Council Member Fawcett.
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to direct City
Manager Moor to prepare a comprehensive compensation and classification study and identify funding
options by the end of the year, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Timothy
Kelley provided a report on the following: walk up coronavirus vacation clinic hosted by the Suffolk
Health Department; the Keep Suffolk Beautiful Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Drive; the
announcement of the new GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses; resources for reporting train concerns; the
observance of National Public Works Awareness Week; information about local employment
opportunities on the Economic Development Department’s webpage; Cypress Park Pool opening and
seasonal schedule; the observance of Memorial Day holiday and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s
coronavirus vaccine finder webpage.
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Vice Mayor Bennett asked about the youngest age eligible permitted to receive the coronavirus vaccine
at the Suffolk Health Department clinic. Media and Community Relations Assistant Director Kelley said
that he was not aware of that information but any interested persons could contact the Suffolk Health
Department for more details.
Council Member Williams opined about the Whaleyville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry.
Council Member Williams called for mosquito spraying in the 200 block of Mineral Springs Road.
Council Member Williams opined about broadband in the rural areas of the City.
Council Member Williams reported high grass at 704 Spruce Street, 173 County Street and 417 Webb
Street.
Council Member Williams extended his appreciation to City Administration for their assistance with
constituent concerns.
Council Member Williams opined about the need for an increased police presence in the South Suffolk
area.
Council Member Goldberg announced he attended the State of the City.
Council Member Ward extended his condolences to the family of the late Catherine Epps.
Council Member Ward announced he attended the State of the City.
Council Member Ward extended his congratulations to City Manager Moor.
Council Member Ward acknowledged the residents from Pughsville who attended tonight.
Council Member Butler Barlow extended her congratulations to City Manager Moor.
Council Member Butler Barlow announced she attended the State of the City.
Council Member Butler Barlow acknowledged the residents from the Oakland Civic League who
attended tonight.
Council Member Johnson announced he attended the State of the City.
Council Member Johnson extended his congratulations to City Manager Moor.
Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the State of the City.
Council Member Fawcett opined about Memorial Day.
Council Member Fawcett encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Keep Suffolk Beautiful
Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Drive.
Council Member Fawcett extended his congratulations to City Manager Moor.
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Council Member Fawcett acknowledged all of the residents who attended tonight.
Vice Mayor Bennett extended his congratulations to City Manager Moor.
Vice Mayor Bennett acknowledged the observance of National Public Works Awareness Week.
Vice Mayor Bennett announced he attended the State of the City.
Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the announcement of the new GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses.
Mayor Duman opined about the following items: the adoption of the Operating and Capital Budget for
Fiscal Year 2021-2022; the future comprehensive compensation and classification study and potential
funding options by the end of the year and the State of the City
Mayor Duman opined about meeting with a local student from Kings Fork Middle School interested in
the Suffolk Police Department’s K-9 Unit.
Mayor Duman extended his congratulations to City Manager Moor.
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to adjourn, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow
Fawcett, Goldberg, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at
10:00 p.m.
Teste: ____________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk
Approved: _________________________________________
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
APPROVED: NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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Agenda
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 19, 2021
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
No City Council action required.
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of “National Emergency
Medical Services Week”
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 8-0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funding from the
Federal Transit Administration for Suffolk Transit
Approved 8-0
8. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate a grant from the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police
Department
Approved 8-0
9. Consent Agenda – A resolution confirming the appointment of Kevin Prine as
Deputy City Assessor
Approved 8-0
10. Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk in order to amend the previously approved proffered
conditions for property located at 1000 and 1010 University Boulevard, Zoning
Map 13G, Parcels 2 and 2*3, Account Number 306001106 and 306003856;
RZN2021-004 (Conditional)
Approved 8-0
11. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
Multi-Family and Apartment Building (Not Otherwise Enumerated), on property
located at 130 South Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G18(2), Parcel 5, Account
Number 353157000; CUP2021-002
Approved 8-0
12. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
solar energy facility, on property located at 1581 Hosier Road, Zoning Map 44,
Parcel 125, Account Number 050924196; CUP2021-005
Approved 8-0
13. Public Hearing – A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Citywide effective real estate tax increase due to
reassessment of 4.20%
No action was required at this time.
14. Ordinance – An ordinance to amend Chapter 82, Article VI, Division 2 of the
Code of the City of Suffolk concerning exemption from personal property
taxation for eligible disabled veterans
Approved 8-0
15. Ordinances – Adoption of the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 and related ordinances as amended
Approved 8-0
16. Resolution – A resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action
Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG) and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment
Partnership Grant Program (HOME)
Approved 8-0
17. Staff Reports
No City Council action required.
18. Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday,
June 2, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
Approved 8-0
19. Non-Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
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20. New Business
A motion to nominate and appoint Gail Hinton-Copeland to the
Fine Arts Commission was approved by a vote of 8-0.
A motion to nominate and appoint the following individual to the
following Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees was
approved by a vote 8-0: Community and Economic Development
– Council Member LeOtis Williams and Council Member Lue
Ward; Environmental Quality – Council Member Timothy
Johnson; Finance – Council Member Shelley Butler Barlow;
General Laws – Council Member Donald Goldberg and General
Development and Education – Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett.
A motion to appointing Albert S. Moor II as City Manager of the
City of Suffolk was approved by a vote of 8-0.
A motion to order Interim City Manager Moor to perform a
compensation and classification study and provide a report and
funding for the study recommendations at the end of the second
quarter of the fiscal year was approved by a vote of 8-0.
21. Announcements and Comments
No City Council action required.
22. Adjournment
Approved 8-0
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