City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session July 19, 2017 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 5:00 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 SOLAR ENERGY FACILTIES ORDINANCE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director David Hainley offered information on the above referenced topic. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for information about any problems with the materials used on decommissioned solar farms. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley explained that there have not been of any reports of leachate as a result of materials from decommissioned solar farms. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett queried about the potential for solar glare. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that solar glare is not an issue. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett opined about the vegetation as it relates to the height of the solar panels. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley said that the height of the solar panels will rotate based on their position. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked about the vegetation management plan. Planning and Community Development Director Hainley indicated that a combination of mowing and chemicals will be used to manage vegetation. 1 City Council Work Session July 19, 2017 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 Community Policy and Management Team, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Suffolk Clean Community Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, and Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Council Member Goldberg, on a motion seconded by Council Member Duman, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purpose, 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 5:30 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:26 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 2