City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session February 21, 2018 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:00 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 PROPOSED ARTS DISTRICT Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Economic Development Director Kevin Hughes offered a review of the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman opined about the creation of the proposed arts district as it relates to the Downtown Master Plan. Economic Development Director Hughes explained that it is logical to launch the proposed arts district in the downtown area, as it is one of the components of the Downtown Master Plan. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman queried about the source of potential incentives for the proposed arts district. Economic Development Director Hughes advised that the Economic Development Authority and the City might be possible sources for incentives for the proposed arts district. He added, at this point, staff would need to research this matter further and develop a clear concept. 1 City Council Work Session February 21, 2018 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)(8) 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 Community Policy and Management Team, Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, Historic Landmarks Commission, Library Advisory Board, Senior Services of Southeast Virginia, Suffolk Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, The Planning Council, Western Tidewater Community Services Board and Wetlands Board. Council Member Fawcett, 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 6:16 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 6:35 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: MARCH 21, 2018 2