City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session September 18, 2019 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 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 CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Louis Hansen gave an update about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Duman asked about the feasibility of a hybrid recycling program. Public Works Director Hansen explained that all options are being considered regarding the City’s future recycling program. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson opined about the recycling program in Isle of Wight and Southampton Counties and the cost associated with those programs. Public Works Director Hansen reported that those localities utilize convenience centers for recycling, which is a less costly option than curbside recycling. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson asked whether convenience centers and refuse collection centers were colocated. Public Works Director Hansen replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called about the approximate price increase in the cost of the curbside recycling program provided by TFC. Public Works Director Hansen said that the City is currently in negotiations with TFC regarding the curbside recycling program. 1 City Council Work Session September 18, 2019 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 Early Childhood Development Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Planning Council, Sister Cities Commission, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, Tidewater Emergency Medical Services, Tidewater Youth Services Commission and Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference Business Meeting and Urban Section Meeting Voting Delegate and Alternate; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body specifically concerning City of Suffolk v. Ralph D. Tinkham, et al and City of Suffolk v. Daniel E. Vandehey, et al. Council Member Milteer, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, 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 6:14 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 6:39 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Linda T. Johnson, Mayor APPROVED: OCTOBER 16, 2019 2