City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session September 21, 2022 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 21, 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 Kevin Hughes, Deputy City Manager ABSENT None SUFFOLK PEANUT FEST 2022 UPDATE Tourism Director Theresa Earles introduced Suffolk Festivals Chairman Richard Bradshaw and gave a PowerPoint presentation about the above referenced item. Suffolk Festivals Vice President Thomas Andrews offered additional comments. CITY ASSESSOR’S STAFF AWARDS RECOGNITION Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Assessor Holt Butt gave an update about the above referenced item and acknowledged award recipients Deputy City Assessor Kevin Prine and Appraiser Erika Cowling. COX COMMUNICATIONS SUFFOLK BUSINESS SERVICES UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Cox Senior Manager of Public Affairs Eric Rice gave an update on the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson asked whether Cox Communications would continue to expand services. Ms. Rice said Cox Communications is continually evolving as it relates to service expansion. Council Member Johnson requested information about Cox’s coverage in the Route 58 area. Ms. Rice advised she does not have the information now, but could provide it in the future. 1 City Council Work Session September 21, 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 the Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference Business Meeting and Urban Section Meeting Voting Delegate and Alternate Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Goldberg, 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 4:34 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 4:45 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: APRIL 19, 2023 2