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City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 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 Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk ABSENT None CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. Vice Mayor Brown offered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of April 2, 2014, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Fawcett, 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 APRIL 2, 2014, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2014, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 1 City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2014 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Special Presentation – Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of “Week of the Young Child” Mayor Johnson presented the above referenced item to the members of Early Childhood Development Commission. Special Presentation – Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of “Suffolk Crime Victims’ Week” Mayor Johnson presented the above referenced item to Suffolk Victim/Witness Director Services Diane Bryant and Commonwealth’s Attorney C. Phillips Ferguson. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Mayor Johnson announced that as there are no items on the Consent Agenda, a motion is in order at this time to adopt the agenda in its entirety. Council Member Gardy, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to 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 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 Ordinance – A ordinance to accept a Deed Open Space Easement over the common passive open space within Phase 2A of the Graystone Reserves Cluster Subdivision, Tax Map Number 26L, Parcels OS*A through F, Nansemond Voting Borough Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director D. Scott Mills offered a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. 2 City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2014 Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Gardy, moved that the ordinance 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 ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DEED OPEN SPACE EASEMENT OVER THE COMMON PASSIVE OPEN SPACE WITHIN PHASE 2A OF THE GRAYSTONE RESERVES CLUSTER SUBDIVISION, TAX MAP NUMBER 26L, PARCELS OS*A THROUGH F, NANSEMOND VOTING BOROUGH RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORTS Staff Report – Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Mills submitted a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Parr called for clarification about the use of the funds for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, specifically as it relates to housing rehabilitation by the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Planning and Community Development Director Mills advised that the City administers the program and the Suffolk Redevelopment Authority effects the purchase, rehabilitation and resale of foreclosed homes. Council Member Parr opined about the feasibility of participating in other programs offered by the Housing and Urban Development Department. Planning and Community Development Director Mills indicated that he could research that matter. MOTIONS Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 16, 2014, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating and Capital Budget Council Member Milteer, on motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to schedule the above referenced public hearing, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 3 City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2014 Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 16, 2014, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program Council Member Parr, on motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved to schedule the above referenced public hearing, 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 April 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled Council Member Gardy, on motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to schedule a Work Session for April 16, 2014, 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 speakers under this portion of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Johnson asked City Clerk Dawley if there were any New Business items for consideration. City Clerk Dawley presented the following nominations for City Council’s consideration: Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, Sleepy Hole Representative – Ray Wittersheim and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – Anthony Sandifer. Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to appoint the above referenced individuals to the aforementioned bodies, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Gardy, Milteer, Parr, Ward, Brown and Johnson 8 NAYS: None 0 Mayor Johnson asked the City Clerk to present “A resolution of the City of Suffolk urging the Virginia General Assembly to accelerate budget deliberations and adopt a responsible state budget for the 2014-2016 biennium in an expedited manner”. The City Clerk read the resolution. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to approve the aforementioned resolution, 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 April 2, 2014 Vice Mayor Brown, on a motion seconded by Council Member Parr, moved to direct the City Manager to provide a report on the status of the Southeastern Public Service Authority post 2018, 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 Manager Timothy Kelley reported on the following items: Precious Gem Awards Recipient Rachel W. Lewis, Comprehensive Services Act Coordinator of the Year in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Suffolk Fire Station Number 4 receives donation from Boy Scout Matt Chamberlain; C. Faye Tillery Community Cancer Awareness Day; Suffolk Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony; the Parks and Recreation Department’s Eggstravagnza; Volunteer for Global Youth Service Day; the observance of National Library Week; Suffolk Pop-Up Library; Suffolk Public Library Snapshot Virginia; the observance of April as Report a Pothole Month; ongoing Saratoga Street and West Washington Street repairs; public hearing on the Route 58/Holland Road Corridor Improvement Project; the State of the City; and a video recording of Suffolk City employees. Council Member Fawcett advised that the attended: a production at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts; the blessing of the Dr. Anuradha Datyner Kerner Mammography Room; and the State of the Schools. Council Member Ward announced he attended the State of the Schools. Council Member Ward thanked City Administration for assistance with potholes in the College Drive area. Council Member Ward called for the relocation of the bus route in Northern Suffolk. Council Member Ward opined about the demolition of the former Joseph Gibson School in Huntersville, revitalization of older neighborhoods, and abandoned gravesites in the City. Council Member Gardy complemented the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and Media and Community Relations Department staffs for their work. Council Member Duman reported that he attended: a recent production at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts; a meeting of the Western Tidewater Water Authority; and the State of the Schools. Council Member Duman opined about the proposed Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Council Member Milteer advised that he attended the State of the Schools. Council Member Milteer reported said there was a drainage problem at 131 Whaley Street. Council Member Milteer opined about the proposed Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. 5 City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2014 Council Member Parr opined about the proposed Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Council Member Parr congratulated Robert W. “Bobby” Harrell, Jr. on his selection as the 2014 First Citizen by the Suffolk and North Suffolk Rotary Clubs. Vice Mayor Brown congratulated Robert W. “Bobby” Harrell, Jr. on his selection as the 2014 First Citizen by the Suffolk and North Suffolk Rotary Clubs. Vice Mayor Brown opined about the proposed Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Vice Mayor Brown complemented the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Vice Mayor Brown called for a copy of the proposed Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to be made available at the East Suffolk Recreation Center. Vice Mayor Brown commended the Public Works Department on pothole repair. Mayor Johnson opined about the proposed bus route in Northern Suffolk. Mayor Johnson commended the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on its recent production. Mayor Johnson reported on a recent meeting of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Governor Terry McAuliffe. Mayor Johnson encouraged residents to attend the Prevent Child Abuse fundraiser. 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 8:23 p.m. Teste: ________________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk Approved: ____________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: MAY 7, 2014 6