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Regular MeetingSuffolk, VA · November 18, 2015
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City Council Regular Meeting November 18, 2015
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 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 November 18, 2015,
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 NOVEMBER
18, 2015, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS
AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the
minutes from the November 4, 2015, Work Session, 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 asked if any members of City Council wished to remove any items from the
Consent Agenda for separate action.
Hearing no requests for removal of the item, Mayor Johnson advised that a motion was in order at this
time to adopt the agenda as presented.
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved 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
City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items:
Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of
Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport
Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds from the Obici
Healthcare Foundation for the Lake Meade Park Trail
Consent Agenda Item #9 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia E-911
Services Board for the Suffolk Police Department
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Council Member Fawcett called for an explanation on Consent Agenda Items #7 through #9 - an
ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation
for the Suffolk Executive Airport; an ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds from the Obici
Healthcare Foundation for the Lake Meade Park Trail; and an ordinance to accept and appropriate funds
from the Virginia E-911 Services Board for the Suffolk Police Department, respectively.
Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #9, City Manager Roberts offered a summation of the
background information as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the
Consent 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing – An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to
change the zoning from RM, Residential Medium Density district to M-2, Heavy Industrial district, for
properties located at 616, 618 and 620 Madison Avenue, Zoning Map 34G25(2)28, Parcels 7*8, and
208, 210 and 212 Mulberry Street, Zoning Map 34G25(2)28, Parcel(s) 4*5*6; RZ06-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director
Robert Goumas gave a review of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Whitney Saunders, 705 West Washington Street, Saunders and Ojeda, applicant, representing
Birdsong Corporation, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance as presented.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the
ordinance as presented.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked if the applicant was willing to include a
proffer that would insure the minimum ten foot landscaping buffer adjacent to the 20 foot alley and
along the frontage of Madison Avenue. Mr. Saunders reported that the applicant has included those
items in the narrative as printed in the official agenda and it is the applicant’s intention to honor those
items.
Mayor Johnson called on City Attorney Holland to clarify the legality of proffers. City Attorney Holland
explained that proffers must be voluntary.
Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the
ordinance, 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
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AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF SUFFOLK TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RM, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY
DISTRICT TO M-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
616, 618 AND 620 MADISON AVENUE, ZONING MAP 34G25(2)28, PARCELS 7*8, AND 208,
210 AND 212 MULBERRY STREET, ZONING MAP 34G25(2)28, PARCEL(S) 4*5*6; RZ06-15
Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a nightclub with outdoor
entertainment on property located at 425 East Pinner Street, Zoning Map 34G13, Block (4), Parcel
3A*10; C11-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Donna Perry, 402 Highland Avenue, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the
ordinance as presented.
Council Member Ward asked how long the establishment has been in operation. Ms. Perry said that she
has owned the business since October 14th, but she has operated it since about the end of August.
Council Member Ward queried about the number of churches in the area. Ms. Perry stated that there are
two churches in the area.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward sought information about any special events with
outdoor entertainment scheduled for Sundays. Ms. Perry advised that no special events of that nature
have been scheduled for any Sundays yet.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson called for clarification about the proposed hours on
Sundays for special events with outdoor entertainment. Ms. Perry reported that the application stated
that outdoor entertainment would be provided from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman,
Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, and Milteer. 7
NAYS: Council Member Ward 1
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
NIGHTCLUB WITH OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
425 EAST PINNER STREET, ZONING MAP 34G13, BLOCK (4), PARCEL 3A*10A; C11-15
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Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a school, dance/art/music
school on property located at 6550 Hampton Roads Parkway, Zoning Map 6, Parcel 13A*2; C14-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
offered a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Cathy Benton, no address given, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, 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
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL,
DANCE/ART/MUSIC SCHOOL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550 HAMPTON ROADS
PARKWAY, ZONING MAP 6, PARCEL 13A*2; C14-15
Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a day care (family day
home, six (6) to twelve (12) children), on property located at 2035 Regency Drive, Zoning Map 27H,
Parcel(s) 2*6; C15-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
gave a summation of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Carlena Scott, 2035 Regency Drive, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance.
Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, with conditions, 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
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A DAY
CARE (FAMILY DAY HOME, SIX (6) TO TWELVE (12) CHILDREN), ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2035 REGENCY DRIVE, ZONING MAP 27H, PARCEL(S) 2*6; C15-15
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Public Hearing – A resolution to amend the Fairgrounds Revitalization Plan, a component of Suffolk
2035: A Vision for the Future, City of Suffolk Comprehensive Plan; CPA01-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
provided an overview of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, moved to approve the
resolution, as presented.
Council Member Milteer opined about the future plans for Carver Circle. Acting Planning and
Community Development Director Goumas explained that during the life of the Fairground
Revitalization Plan there have been several proposals for that area. He added that the area has been
landscaped, and irrigation systems have been installed. City Manager Roberts advised that the City is
investigating the relocation of overhead utility lines as well.
Vice Mayor Bennett queried about the plan to erect a statue of George Washington Carver in front of the
Health and Human Services Building. City Manager Roberts stated that the statue was in the plan at one
point, but no funding source was ever dedicated for its construction.
Vice Mayor Bennett sought information about the Phoenix Bank as it relates to the proposed resolution.
City Manager Roberts replied that the proposed resolution does not impact the Phoenix Bank, and it is
still in the Fairground Revitalization Plan.
Vice Mayor Bennett called for an update on the Fairground Revitalization Plan. City Manager Roberts
said that update could be included during the Capital Improvement Plan.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Milteer, 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 TO AMEND THE FAIRGROUNDS REVITALIZATION PLAN, A
COMPONENT OF SUFFOLK 2035: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE, CITY OF SUFFOLK
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; CPA01-15
Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance of the Code of
the City of Suffolk by amending Article 4, Zoning, Section 31-403(a), Purpose Statement for General
Zoning Districts; OA5-15
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
submitted a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, 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
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, ZONING, SECTION
31-403(A), PURPOSE STATEMENT FOR GENERAL ZONING DISTRICTS; OA5-15
ORDINANCES
Ordinance – An ordinance to accept a Deed Open-Space Easement over the common passive open-
space within Phase 2B of the Graystone Reserves Cluster Subdivision, Tax Map Number 26, Parcels 65
and 66, Suffolk Voting Borough; FS2015-02
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Acting Planning and Community Development Director Goumas
gave a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the
ordinance, 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
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DEED OPEN-SPACE EASEMENT OVER THE COMMON
PASSIVE OPEN-SPACE WITHIN PHASE 2B OF THE GRAYSTONE RESERVES CLUSTER
SUBDIVISION, TAX MAP NUMBER 26, PARCELS 65 AND 66, SUFFOLK VOTING
BOROUGH; FS2015-02
Ordinance – An ordinance to authorize the transfer of funds from the Central Library/West Washington
Street Project to the Market Street Fire Station 1 Renovation Project
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Roberts supplied a summation of the background
information as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, moved to approve the
ordinance, 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
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CENTRAL
LIBRARY/WEST WASHINGTON STREET PROJECT TO THE MARKET STREET FIRE
STATION 1 RENOVATION PROJECT
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution – A resolution releasing as a school site that certain parcel of land designated as
Parcel 6*3*15 located on Harbourview Boulevard
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Roberts gave a review of the background information
as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, 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 RELEASING AS A SCHOOL SITE THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
DESIGNATED AS PARCEL 6*3*15 LOCATED ON HARBOURVIEW BOULEVARD
Resolution – A resolution adopting the 2016 Legislative Agenda for the City of Suffolk
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Robert Catron, Alcalde and Fay, the City’s legislative consultants,
offered 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 approve the
resolution, as presented.
Vice Mayor Bennett moved to amend the resolution to include language requesting a City Charter
change to permit a member of City Council to retain a current seat while running for Mayor. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
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 and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg,
T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 7
NAYS: Vice Mayor Bennett 1
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF
SUFFOLK
STAFF REPORTS
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
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MOTIONS
Motion – A motion to initiate a street name change for Kenyon Court
Council Member Duman, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to initiate a street
name change for Kenyon Court, 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 December 2, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
Council Member Fawcett, on motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a
Work Session for December 2, 2015, at 4:00 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
Claressa Strawn, 155 West Washington Street, representing Enroll Virginia, provided information on
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act.
Quinton Franklin, 114 South Division Street, representing self, requested infrastructural improvements
in the Rosemont community.
Tushar Mukherjee, 6301 Whaleyville Boulevard, representing self, was not present when called.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward, moved to schedule a
meeting of the City Council Visioning Subcommittee for Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 3 p.m., City
Council Conference Room, 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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Utilizing PowerPoint and video presentations, Media and Community Relations Manager Tim Kelley
reported on the following: ribbon cuttings for Hampton Roads Moving and Storage and Market Center
at Harbour View; the R(e)Stored Pop-Up Shop; the City’s receipt of the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association; Parks and Recreation Director
Lakita Watson’s receipt of the Distinguished Service Award and the 2015 Virginia Recreation and Parks
Society President’s Award; Officer Shane Sukowaski’s receipt of the Greater Hampton Roads Regional
Crime Lines, Incorporated Top Cop Award for the City of Suffolk; the Grand Illumination; the Suffolk
Farmers Market; Shop Small, Shop Local event; Parks and Recreation Master Plan community
meetings; Suffolk On The Alert; and the City’s Thanksgiving operating hours.
Council Member Johnson congratulated the following: the Economic Development Department on the
R(e)Stored Pop-Up Event; Bill Corey on his receipt of the First Citizen Award; Lula Holland on her
receipt of Veteran Honoree of the Year Award; Lipton Tea on their 60th anniversary and the City on
receipt of a grant to assess green resources.
Council Member Johnson advised he attended the Suffolk Foundation Annual Luncheon.
Council Member Johnson recognized the Public Works Department for the recycling event.
Council Member Johnson announced he attended the Virginia Municipal League Regional Supper.
Council Member Johnson opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Milteer thanked the residents from the Rosemont community for attending tonight’s
meeting.
Council Member Milteer opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Milteer congratulated Lula Holland on her receipt of Veteran Honoree of the Year
Award.
Tushar Mukherjee, 6301 Whaleyville Boulevard, asked to address City Council. City Clerk Dawley
explained to City Council that Mr. Mukherjee was not present when called under the Non Agenda
Speaker portion of tonight’s agenda.
Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to suspend
City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure and permit Mr. Mukherjee to speak at this time, 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
Tushar Mukherjee, 6301 Whaleyville Boulevard, representing self, opined about the safety on Route 13.
Council Member Fawcett congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Lakita Watson’s receipt of the
Distinguished Service Award and the 2015 Virginia Recreation and Parks Society President’s Award
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Council Member Fawcett reported that he attended: the Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines,
Incorporated Top Cop Awards; the Virginia Municipal League Regional Supper and the R(e)Stored
Pop-Up Shop and Market Center at Harbour View ribbon cutting.
Council Member Fawcett opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Fawcett advised that he planned on attending the following: the Hampton Roads
Leadership Prayer Breakfast; the Grand Illumination and LeOtis Williams’ Thanksgiving Food
Giveway.
Council Member Goldberg stated that he attended the R(e)Stored Pop-Up Shop.
Council Member Goldberg opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Goldberg thanked the residents from the Rosemont community for attending tonight’s
meeting.
Council Member Goldberg reported he attended a meeting of the Hollywood Jericho Civic League and
citizens in those areas would like an emergency exit.
Council Member Ward advised he attended the following: the Market Center at Harbour View ribbon
cutting; the Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines, Incorporated Top Cop Awards; the Suffolk
Foundation Annual Luncheon and the First Citizen Reception.
Council Member Ward congratulated Lula Holland on her receipt of Veteran Honoree of the Year
Award.
Council Member Ward opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Ward reported he recently attended a play at Northern Shores Elementary School.
Council Member Duman opined about the City Council retreat.
Council Member Duman congratulated Billy Corey on his receipt of the First Citizen Award and Lula
Holland on her receipt of Veteran Honoree of the Year Award.
Council Member Duman announced he attended the following: Boys and Girls Club Oyster Roast, the
Passion for Paws Suffolk Humane Society Fundraiser and the Suffolk Foundation Annual Luncheon.
Vice Mayor Bennett congratulated the following: Officer Shane Sukowaski on his receipt of the Greater
Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines, Incorporated Top Cop Award for the City of Suffolk; Parks and
Recreation Director Lakita Watson on her receipt of the Distinguished Service Award and the
2015 Virginia Recreation and Parks Society President’s Award; Billy Corey on his receipt of the First
Citizen Award and Lula Holland on her receipt of Veteran Honoree of the Year Award.
Vice Mayor Bennett advised he attend the following: Boys and Girls Club Oyster Roast, the Salvation
Army Kickoff and the Temple Beth El 119th Anniversary.
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Mayor Johnson congratulated the following: Officer Shane Sukowaski on his receipt of the Greater
Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines, Incorporated Top Cop Award for the City of Suffolk; the
Finance Department on the City’s receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the
Government Finance Officers Association; Parks and Recreation Director Lakita Watson on her receipt
of the Distinguished Service Award and the 2015 Virginia Recreation and Parks Society President’s
Award; Lipton Tea on their 60th anniversary; Lula Holland on her receipt of Veteran Honoree of the
Year Award and Billy Corey on his receipt of the First Citizen Award.
Mayor Johnson announced she attended the Passion for Paws Suffolk Humane Society Fundraiser and
the LeOtis Williams’ Thanksgiving Food Giveway.
Mayor Johnson encouraged residents to attend the Grand Illumination.
Mayor Johnson reported she attend the Hampton Roads Leadership Prayer Breakfast, the Hampton
Roads Planning District Commission and the Hampton Roads Transportation Organization.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, 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
9:04 p.m.
Teste: ________________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk
Approved: ____________________________________________
Linda T. Johnson, Mayor
APPROVED: JANUARY 6, 2016
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