City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session June 7, 2017 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5:30 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 SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS 2017 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Tourism Development Manager Theresa Earles and Recreation Supervisor Emily Upton offered information on the above referenced topic. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett asked about the fee for the Hook-A-Kid on Golf Camp. Ms. Upton said the camp’s cost is $150.00 Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett asked about the duration of the Hook-A-Kid on Golf Camp. Ms. Upton advised that the camp is one week. CLOSED MEETING City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration: 1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711(A)(7) and (A)(1), the consultation with legal counsel employed by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the legal advice of such counsel, and the discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for appointment and the assignment, appointment, and performance of specific public officers or appointees of the City, specifically the appointments as shown on the attached list for vacancies or term expirations for the Human Services Advisory Board, Sister Cities Commission, Suffolk Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, Community Policy and Management Team, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Paul D. Camp Community College Board, Planning Commission, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and the Library Advisory Board; and 1 City Council Work Session June 7, 2017 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) and the discussion of a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community; specifically concerning an EDIP proposal regarding Project Soaring Eagle; and 3. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, specifically regarding Virginia Code Section 58.1-3967 and the Disposition of Surplus Proceeds from the Sale of Real Estate for Delinquent Taxes. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor L. Johnson, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Duman, Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 5:43 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 6:50 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: JULY 19, 2017 2