City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session April 7, 2021 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Shelley Butler Barlow Roger W. Fawcett Donald Z. Goldberg Timothy J. Johnson Lue R. Ward, Jr. LeOtis L. Williams Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., Interim City Attorney Albert S. Moor, Interim City Manager ABSENT None FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen gave an update about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman solicited additional information on the debt service for the licensed software. Finance Director Hansen advised that the City issued debt for public safety radios and licensed software, which is for a shorter term than traditional Capital Improvement Program debt. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked whether the purchase of public safety radios was a recurring operating expense. Finance Director Hansen explained that larger projects, such as the previously mentioned public safety radios and licensed software, have long-term financing but do not need to be structured as Capital Improvement Program debt. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SUFFOLK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE WESTERN TIDEWATER HOME CONSORTIUM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Planning and Community Development Director Robert Goumas supplied a summation about the above referenced item. HOLLAND ROAD WIDENING PROJECT UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Leroy Hansen gave an update about the above referenced item. 1 City Council Work Session April 7, 2021 Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked about the location on the roadway the project would begin. Public Works Director Hansen said the project will begin on the western edge of Holland Road, because there is less development and will result in fewer disruptions. 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 Agriculture Advisory Committee, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority of the City of Suffolk, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, The Planning Council, Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees, Western Tidewater Water Authority, and the Wetlands Board. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purpose, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Council Members Butler Barlow Fawcett, Goldberg, T. Johnson, Ward and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 5:12 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:18 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: OCTOBER 6, 2021 2