City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session January 18, 2023 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Council Members - Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett Roger W. Fawcett Timothy J. Johnson John T. Rector LeOtis L. Williams Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney Albert S. Moor, II, City Manager ABSENT None (Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.) Mayor Duman announced that Council Member Butler Barlow was excused from today’s Work Session. LAND USE APPLICATION PROCESS UPDATES Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes gave a report about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked about the opinions of developers and builders, as well as a comparison with surrounding cities’ processes. Deputy City Manager Hughes advised that there was a meeting with Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association who seemed receptive. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Furlo submitted information about the above referenced item. 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 Clean Community Commission, Early Childhood Development Commission, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, 1 City Council Work Session January 18, 2023 Human Services Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Planning Commission, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, Western Tidewater Water Authority, and the Wetlands Board; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), 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, specifically, Tax Map and Parcel 44*62; and 3. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), 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, specifically, Tax Map and Parcel 64A*T104. 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 Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 7 NAYS: None 0 (Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.) City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:40 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:04 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: JULY 19, 2023 2