City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session September 2, 2020 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 4:30 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Linda T. Johnson, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Michael D. Duman Donald Z. Goldberg Roger W. Fawcett 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 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STRATEGY PRESENTATION Utilizing a Power Point presentation, Human Resources Director Robin Wynn provided information about the above referenced item. City Manager Roberts offered supplementary information. Members of City Council opined about the presentation. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett sought clarification about the timeline for the proposed hazard pay. City Manager Roberts explained that once the policies are formulated, it would appear retroactively during the month of October as one lump sum. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Johnson inquired about the timeline to utilize the federal funding for hazard pay. City Manager Roberts stated that the federal government has indicated that the funding must be used by the end of the year. 1 City Council Work Session September 2, 2020 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 & Management Team, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, Fine Arts Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, 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, Goldberg, Fawcett, T. Johnson, Milteer and Ward 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 5:03 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:11 p.m. Teste: _____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED: FEBRUARY 3, 2021 2