City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session August 1, 2018 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 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 PORT OF VIRGINIA UPDATE City Manager Roberts introduced Dustin Rinehart, Director, State and Local Government Affairs, Port of Virginia. Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Rinehart offered a report on the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg opined about the methodology to improve chassis repair. Mr. Rinehart reported that the port is continually trying to make improvements in the area of chassis repair. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett queried about the likelihood of the City receiving more funding for improvements to railroad crossings. Mr. Rinehart advised that Suffolk should continue to seek funding from the General Assembly for improvements to railroad crossings, and the port will continue to offer its support in those efforts. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson called for information about funding for Route 58 improvements. Mr. Rinehart explained that the port has positions on the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, both of which will continue to seek funding for Route 58 improvements from the Virginia Department of Transportation. 1 City Council Work Session August 1, 2018 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, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Paul D. Camp Community College, Senior Services of Southeast Virginia, Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Program, The Planning Council, and Tidewater Youth Services Commission. Vice Mayor Bennett, 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 6:05 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 6:15 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: AUGUST 15, 2018 2