City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session September 7, 2022 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 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 CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION Public Works Director Robert Lewis introduced Suffolk Clean Community Commission Chair Audrey Dennis and Litter Control Coordinator Daniel McDonald, who gave a PowerPoint presentation about the above referenced item. MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Lewis gave an update about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Goldberg asked whether an unusual event occurred that resulted in high mosquito counts in 2014 and 2016. Public Works Director Lewis advised he did not know but surmised that to be the case. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Ward solicited information about mosquito spraying within the City. Public Works Director Lewis advised that spraying is done strategically, while trying to be cognizant of the environment and pollinators. 1 City Council Work Session September 7, 2022 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 the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, Early Childhood Development Commission, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and Western Tidewater Water Authority; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (A)(8) the discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; and, consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters required the provision of legal advise by such counsel regarding Tax Map Parcel 10*46. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, 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 4:31 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:13 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: APRIL 5, 2023 2