City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session September 1, 2021 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 1, 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., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, City Manager ABSENT None SUFFOLK CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Lorelei Costa, Executive Director, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, gave an update about the above referenced item. NANSEMOND PARKWAY/SLEEPY HOLE ROAD PROJECT, PITCHKETTLE ROAD PROJECT AND BRIDGE ROAD/SHOULDERS HILL ROAD PROJECT STATUS REPORT Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Interim Public Works Director Robert Lewis submitted an overview on the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett opined about the potential impact on residents adjacent to the Nansemond Parkway Intersection Improvements Project, specifically in the area near Nansemond River High School. Interim Public Works Director Lewis said that staff is not anticipating any significant impact on residents in that area. Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Bennett inquired about the number of houses potentially impacted by the Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project. Interim Public Works Director Lewis stated that he could research that matter. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg called for information about the lighting for the Shoulders Hill Road/Bridge Road Project. Interim Public Works Lewis explained that there would be an entirely new, modern lighting system in the median. 1 City Council Work Session September 1, 2021 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 Agricultural Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board, Community Policy and Management Team, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority the City of Suffolk, Fine Arts Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Sister Cities Commission, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, The Planning Council, Wetlands Board and Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference Business Meeting and Urban Section Meeting Voting Delegate and Alternate. Vice Mayor Bennett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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, Johnson, Ward and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 5:13 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:23 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: FEBRUARY 17, 2022 2