Colonial Heights public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, with several public hearings and votes. Key items include adopting a revised pay plan that raises part-time starting pay to $12/hour, approving a special exception for a self-storage facility on Temple Avenue, and appropriating $80,096 in funds including opioid settlement money. The council will also consider first readings on a pandemic bonus for School Resource Officers and a Dominion Energy easement, plus a resolution supporting Richard Bland College's governance transition. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and commendations.

• Ordinance 22-20: Adopt revised pay plan, raising part-time starting salary to $12.00/hour (second reading)
• Ordinance 22-18: Special exception permit for mini-warehouse/self-storage on Temple Avenue (parcel 68035600003) (second reading)
• Ordinance 22-FIN-12: Amend budget to appropriate $80,096 (opioid settlement $58,165, tasers $15,348, shoe donations $1,850, tourniquets $4,733) (second reading)
• Ordinance 22-21: Ratify one-time $1,000 pandemic bonus to School Resource Officers (first reading)
• Ordinance 22-19: Grant 10-year greenspace easement over ~9,880 sq ft of Cedar Lane to RIO Prime, LLC (second reading)

City Council approved a letter of support for the Fall Line Trail and a revised General Pay Plan to increase starting salaries for part-time positions. The council also authorized a special exception for a new mini-warehouse on Temple Avenue and approved several budget amendments and easements.

• Approved letter of support for Fall Line Trail (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-20 revising General Pay Plan and starting salaries (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-18 for mini-warehouse special exception on Temple Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-FIN-12 appropriating $80,096 for various funds (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-21 for $1,000 pandemic bonus to School Resource Officers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-22 for Dominion Energy Virginia easement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No 22-51 supporting Richard Bland College governance transition (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 22-19 for RIO Prime, LLC greenspace easement on Cedar Lane (5-2)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to appoint members to various city commissions and boards. These appointments include roles on the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and Historical Commission.

• Appointed John T. Wood to Crater Planning District Commission (Res 22-52)
• Appointed Johnny V. Mazza, III to Economic Development Authority (Res 22-53)
• Appointed Mitchel Hartson to Personnel Board (Res 22-54)
• Appointed Noah Kwiek, Deborah Levinson-Melvin, Mitchel Hartson, and Mary Ann Hamilton to Planning Commission (Res 22-55)
• Appointed Kenneth B. Frenier to Transportation Safety Commission (Res 22-56)
• Appointed Kenneth B. Frenier to Historical Commission (Res 22-57)
• Appointed John E. Piotrowski to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (Res 22-58)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes from September, set 2023 meeting dates, and discuss old and new business. The main items are a city-owned parcel at the Courthouse and current projects. The agenda is largely procedural with limited detail on the substantive discussions.

• City-owned parcel at Courthouse (old business)
• Current projects (new business)
• 2023 meeting dates proposed: Jan 26, Mar 23, May 18, Jul 27, Sep 28, Nov 30
• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2022 meeting

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting dates for 2023. The board received updates on several commercial projects, including hotel remodels and new developments, and noted the city's purchase of a property on James Avenue for employee parking.

• Approved 2023 meeting dates (January 26, March 23, May 18, July 27, September 28, and November 30)
• Approved correction to September 29, 2022 minutes
• Approved agenda as presented

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss a prospective non-profit business interested in locating at parcel 68204700013 in Southpark Mall. No previous announcement of the business's interest has been made. The council will also vote on certification of the closed meeting's compliance and consider any motions or resolutions of appointments.

• Closed meeting under VA Code 2.2-3711 A.5 to discuss prospective non-profit business at Southpark Mall parcel 68204700013
• Vote to certify closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions of appointments

City Council convened a special meeting to discuss a prospective non-profit business interested in locating at parcel 68204700013 in Southpark Mall. The discussion took place in a closed session. No further substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in closed meeting to discuss prospective non-profit at Southpark Mall (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (7-0)
• Approved certification that closed meeting requirements were followed (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a ten-year greenspace easement for Cedar Lane, a special exception permit for a mini-warehouse on Temple Avenue, a revised pay plan raising part-time starting pay to $12/hour, and budget amendments for opioid settlement funds, tasers, and other items. The council will also consider resolutions for flood mitigation and property purchases, and hear a presentation from Recover Hope.

• Ordinance 22-19: Grant 10-year greenspace easement over 9,880 sq ft of Cedar Lane to RIO Prime, LLC
• Ordinance 22-18: Special exception permit for mini-warehouse/self-storage on Temple Avenue (parcel 68035600003)
• Ordinance 22-20: Revised pay plan raising part-time starting salary to $12.00/hour
• Ordinance 22-FIN-12: Budget amendment appropriating $80,096 (opioid settlement, tasers, shoes, tourniquets)
• Resolution 22-48: Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant for acquisition of 610 Lakeview Avenue

City Council approved a 10-year greenspace easement for RIO Prime, LLC and a special exemption permit for a new self-storage facility on Temple Avenue. The Council also authorized the purchase of a property on James Avenue and adjusted the general pay plan for part-time staff.

• Approved 10-year greenspace easement for RIO Prime, LLC on Cedar Lane (5-2)
• Approved special exemption permit for Stallings Oil Company and Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. self-storage facility on Temple Avenue (7-0)
• Approved revised General Pay Plan increasing starting salary to $12.00/hour for certain part-time positions (7-0)
• Approved $80,096 budget appropriation for opioid settlement, tasers, shoe donations, and tourniquets (7-0)
• Authorized Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant for acquisition of 610 Lakeview Avenue (7-0)
• Approved $190K purchase of 211 James Avenue (7-0)
• Extended real estate tax payment due date to December 5 (7-0)
• Decided to hold a public comment period on the Fall Line Trail at the December 13 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved preliminary site plans for a Popeyes restaurant and a Rio Carwash. The carwash project includes a proposal to convert a city-owned access road into green space, which requires separate City Council approval.

• Approved Plan of Development 22-05 for a 2,529 sq ft Popeyes restaurant at 1869 Southpark Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Plan of Development 22-06 for a 4,197 sq ft Rio Carwash at 1702, 1708 & 1712 Boulevard (6-0)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by John W. McFadden to reduce the minimum lot frontage from 75 feet to 50 feet for a parcel at 145 Charlotte Avenue, allowing construction of a single-family home. The board will also conduct its annual organization meeting, elect officers, adopt by-laws, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request for 25 feet of lot frontage at 145 Charlotte Avenue (Parcel ID 2400010305A)
• Annual election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of by-laws
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including personal property taxes, public works projects, a new city vehicle use policy, the acquisition of new tasers for the police department and sheriff's office, and department presentations at council work sessions. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion regarding personal property taxes and prorating localities for 2022
• Public works projects update
• Discussion regarding a new city vehicle use policy
• Discussion regarding acquisition of new tasers for the police department and sheriff's office (Axon quote included)
• Discussion regarding department presentations at city council work sessions

The Colonial Heights City Council held a work session on October 18, 2022, discussing several items but taking formal consensus on three. Council agreed to delay implementing prorated personal property taxes, as recommended by the Commissioner of Revenue, due to workload and financial system concerns. Council authorized the City Manager to implement a revised City Vehicle Use Policy. Council also authorized the purchase of 45 new tasers for the Police Department and 12 for the Sheriff's Office, using asset forfeiture funds for the police portion.

• Delayed implementation of prorated personal property taxes, following the Commissioner of Revenue's recommendation to wait for two years of smooth financial reporting.
• Authorized the City Manager to move forward with implementing a revised City Vehicle Use Policy, including take-home vehicle rules and personal use restrictions.
• Authorized the purchase of 45 new Taser 7 units for the Police Department (using asset forfeiture funds) and 12 for the Sheriff's Office.
• Agreed to proceed with inviting one department per work session to present accomplishments and goals, as suggested by Vice Mayor Luck.

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 11, 2022. Key actions include a second reading of a budget amendment totaling $815,450, which includes funds from the National Opioid Settlement, asset forfeiture for fitness equipment, and prior year encumbrances. The council will also consider resolutions on juvenile crime control and a VDOT road project, along with consent agenda items and public hearings.

• Ordinance 22-FIN-11: Amends General Fund budget by $815,450 (includes $11,508 from National Opioid Settlement, $8,030 for fitness equipment, $795,912 in prior year encumbrances)
• Ordinance 22-17: Approves membership in Virginia's Gateway Region Industrial Facilities Authority (second reading)
• Resolution 22-45: Approves participation in Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act plan
• Resolution 22-46: Requests VDOT project for Route 1 State of Good Repair (UPC 121680)
• Recognition of award recipients and service acknowledgments

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment of $815,450 for opioid settlement funds, asset forfeiture, and prior-year encumbrances, as well as ordinances for membership in Virginia's Gateway Region Industrial Facilities Authority. Council also unanimously passed resolutions to participate in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Plan and to request a VDOT project for paving and sidewalk upgrades on the Boulevard from Birch Avenue to the northern city limits. No contested items or public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance 22-17 (Industrial Facilities Authority membership) and Ordinance 22-FIN-11 ($815,450 budget amendment) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-35 to participate in Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-46 requesting VDOT project for Route 1 State of Good Repair paving and sidewalk upgrades (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointments to the District 19 Community Services Board of Directors. The council will enter a closed meeting as allowed by Virginia law, then reconvene to certify compliance and vote on the appointments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A.1) to discuss appointments to District 19 Community Services Board
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss and vote on an appointment to the District 19 Community Services Board. After a closed session, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 22-47, appointing Rebecca Lynch to a three-year term beginning November 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-47 appointing Rebecca Lynch to District 19 Community Services Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special exception permit for a 121,372-square-foot mini-warehouse/self-storage facility on Temple Avenue, and also approved a subdivision at 1869 Southpark Blvd for a future Popeye's restaurant. Commissioners discussed code enforcement issues including overgrown properties, trash, and parking on easements.

• Approved special exception permit for 4-story self-storage facility on Temple Avenue (7-0)
• Approved subdivision at 1869 Southpark Blvd for future Popeye's restaurant (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting with amendments
• Approved meeting agenda

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving July minutes, and setting the remaining 2022 meeting date. Under old business, members will discuss a city-owned parcel at the Courthouse and the Economic Development Website; under new business, they will discuss current projects. No votes on specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of city-owned parcel at Courthouse
• Review of Economic Development Website
• Discussion of current projects
• Set remaining 2022 meeting date to December 1

The Economic Development Authority received reports on several development projects, including a preliminary site plan approval for a Shamin Hotels development on Parkway, a proposed Popeye's in a former Toys R Us parking lot, and site plans for a storage facility behind Temple Avenue businesses. The December meeting was rescheduled to December 8.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Rescheduled December meeting to December 8 (consensus)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss four items: a sanitary sewer condition assessment, prorating personal property taxes, an economic development website, and trash collection follow-up. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Sanitary sewer condition assessment overview
• Discussion on prorating personal property taxes
• Economic development website overview
• Trash collection follow-up discussion

The Colonial Heights City Council held a work session on September 20, 2022, receiving presentations on the sanitary sewer condition assessment, an economic development website, prorating personal property taxes, and trash collection. No formal votes or decisions were made on any of the items discussed. The meeting was a special work session focused on information gathering and discussion only.

• No formal action taken on sanitary sewer condition assessment presentation
• No formal action taken on economic development website overview
• Council consensus to have staff gather information from similar localities on prorating personal property taxes
• No formal action taken on trash collection follow-up discussion
• Meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M. by unanimous voice vote

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances to rezone 115 Dupuy Avenue from residential to commercial use, and will consider several budget amendments and resolutions. The meeting includes public hearings on the rezoning and consent agenda items such as budget appropriations and utility payment changes.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-15 to change land use designation of 115 Dupuy Ave to Community Commercial
• First reading of Ordinance 22-16 to rezone 115 Dupuy Ave to Boulevard Business District
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-FIN-10 to appropriate $148,885 for storm sewer repair and other uses
• First reading of Ordinance 22-17 to join Virginia's Gateway Region Industrial Facilities Authority
• Resolution 22-39 to authorize Treasurer's Office as DMV license agency

City Council unanimously approved two ordinances to rezone 0.277 acres at 115 Dupuy Avenue from residential to commercial (BB – Boulevard Business District) and update the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map accordingly. Council also adopted a consent agenda including a $148,885 budget amendment for storm sewer repair and other items, approved membership in the Virginia's Gateway Region Industrial Facilities Authority, authorized the Treasurer's Office to become a DMV Select agency, and adopted the 2022 Richmond-Crater Multi-Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 22-15 changing land use classification of 115 Dupuy Ave from Residential Low Density to Community Commercial (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-16 rezoning 115 Dupuy Ave from RL to BB – Boulevard Business District (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendment, utility payment changes, and meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-17 for City membership in Virginia's Gateway Region Industrial Facilities Authority (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-FIN-11 amending multiple fund budgets by $815,450 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-39 authorizing Treasurer's Office as DMV Select agency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-40 for 2022 Richmond-Crater Multi-Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session to discuss appointments to several boards, the potential sale of a city-owned parcel on Temple Avenue, an easement on Cedar Lane, a former employee's discrimination charge, and changes to the legal counsel's employment agreement. After the closed session, the council will vote on certifications and any resulting appointments.

• Closed session to consider appointments to District 19 Community Services Board, Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, John Tyler Community College ASAP Policy Board, and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Closed session to discuss disposition of 1.00 acre City-owned parcel on Temple Avenue
• Closed session to discuss grant of easement to use part of Cedar Lane
• Closed session to consult with legal counsel on former employee's discrimination charge
• Closed session to discuss changes to legal counsel's Employment Agreement

The City Council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss appointments to several boards, the sale of a city-owned parcel on Temple Avenue, an easement on Cedar Lane, a former employee's discrimination charge, and changes to the legal counsel's employment agreement. After reconvening, the council unanimously approved four resolutions appointing members to the John Tyler ASAP Policy Board, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, and District 19 Community Services Board. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved remote participation for Councilman Frenier due to medical condition (7-0).
• Voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting under five Virginia Code exemptions (7-0).
• Voted unanimously to reconvene in open session after closed meeting (7-0).
• Certified that closed meeting complied with state law, with no member reporting a departure (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 22-41 appointing William A. Anspach III to the John Tyler ASAP Policy Board until April 30, 2025 (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 22-42 appointing Mark Form to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a two-year term starting October 1, 2022 (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 22-43 appointing Bryant Haydt (two-year term) and Paul Repack (three-year term) to the Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, both starting October 1, 2022 (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 22-44 appointing Rebecca Lynch to the District 19 Community Services Board until October 31, 2022 (7-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved two resolutions: changing the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map classification of 115 Dupuy Avenue from Residential Low Density to Community Commercial, and rezoning the same parcel from RL-Residential Low Density to BB-Boulevard Business District. Both votes were 7-0. The city-owned vacant property, acquired in 2015, is intended for future commercial development, with discussion of potential uses including a mixed-use project or a small park.

• Approved PC Resolution 22-09 to change Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map classification of 115 Dupuy Avenue from RL-Residential Low Density to Community Commercial (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 22-10 to rezone 115 Dupuy Avenue from RL-Residential Low Density to BB-Boulevard Business District (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to allow credit/debit card payments for utility bills and increase delinquency fees, and second readings of budget amendments for various projects and expenses. The council will also consider resolutions on salary increases and service agreements, and discuss a regional industrial facilities authority.

• Ordinance 22-14: allow credit/debit/electronic payment for utility bills and increase delinquency charge
• Ordinance 22-FIN-8: appropriate $87,900 for police, public works, and sidewalk projects; transfer $170,893 for sewer repairs and garbage containers
• Ordinance 22-FIN-9: appropriate $30,075 for library donations and public safety e-citation funds
• Ordinance 22-FIN-10: appropriate $148,885 for storm sewer repair and other items
• Resolution 22-34: $1,250 salary increase for Circuit Court Clerk staff and $100/year for Sheriff's personnel

City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 22-14, allowing debit/credit cards and electronic methods for utility bill payments and increasing the delinquency charge from $10 to $20. The council also approved several budget amendments, including appropriations for police, public works, and storm sewer repairs, and authorized agreements for debris monitoring and disaster recovery services. A presentation on DMV Select services led to consensus to move forward with a resolution to implement the program in the Treasurer's Office.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-14 authorizing card/electronic utility payments and raising delinquency fee to $20 (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including budget amendments for police, public works, and sidewalk projects (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-FIN-10 appropriating $148,885 for storm sewer repair and other items (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-30 for debris monitoring services agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-33 for disaster recovery services agreement (7-0)
• Consensus to implement DMV Select program in Treasurer's Office

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session to discuss appointments to several boards and the potential acquisition of a property near City Hall. After the closed session, the council will vote on the appointments and certify compliance with open meeting laws.

• Closed session to discuss appointments to Advisory Board to Council, Community Criminal Justice Board, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of an improved parcel of real property near City Hall for a public purpose
• Vote to return to open meeting and certification of compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The City Council unanimously approved four resolutions appointing members to the Advisory Board to Council, Transportation Safety Commission, Youth Services Commission, and Community Criminal Justice Board. The meeting included a closed session to discuss appointments and a potential real estate acquisition near City Hall.

• Approved Resolution 22-35 appointing Josie Henderson, Frederick G. Kneifer, Noah Kweik, and Anne Sorensen to the Advisory Board to Council (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-36 appointing William A. Anspach III, Nancy Halbert, Ryan Small, and Mike Sorensen to the Transportation Safety Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-37 appointing Andrew Davenport and Carson Young as student representatives to the Youth Services Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-38 appointing Police Chief William A. Anspach III to the Community Criminal Justice Board (7-0)
• Held closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (A)(3) to discuss appointments and real property acquisition near City Hall (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, setting remaining meeting dates, and receiving updates on old and new business items. Old business includes the Schell Bros. project, a city-owned parcel at the Courthouse, and the Economic Development Website; new business is a video from the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum.

• Schell Bros. update
• City-owned parcel at Courthouse
• Economic Development Website
• Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum 'Titans of Transportation' Video
• Remaining meeting dates: September 29, December 1

The Economic Development Authority met and approved the agenda and May minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting consisted of staff updates on the Schell Bros. project, a city-owned parcel, the new website, and recent business developments.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several significant items, including a second reading of an ordinance to give the city manager a 2% pay increase and a $2,000 bonus, first readings of budget amendments for the current and upcoming fiscal years, and resolutions supporting transportation funding applications. The council will also recognize firefighters for life-saving actions and introduce new city employees.

• Ordinance 22-13 (second reading): 2% pay increase and $2,000 bonus for City Manager
• Ordinance 22-FIN-8 (first reading): $87,900 in appropriations including $37,849 for Lakeview Dam Project and $43,026 for North Elementary Sidewalk Project; $170,893 in transfers for sewer repairs and garbage containers
• Ordinance 22-FIN-9 (first reading): $30,075 in appropriations including $18,075 for Library and $12,000 for Public Safety
• Resolution 22-28: Approving Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget for 2022-2023
• Resolutions 22-29 and 22-31: Authorizing SMART SCALE funding applications for road and trail projects

The Colonial Heights City Council unanimously approved several budget amendments, including appropriating $87,900 for police, public works, and sidewalk projects, and transferring $170,893 for sewer repairs and garbage containers. They also adopted resolutions supporting SMART SCALE grant applications for road and trail projects, and approved the CDBG Annual Action Plan. The consent agenda, including a 2% pay increase and bonus for the City Manager, was passed unanimously.

• Adopted consent agenda including 2% pay increase and bonus for City Manager (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-FIN-8 amending budgets with $87,900 appropriations and $170,893 transfers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-FIN-9 appropriating $30,075 for Library and Public Safety (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-28 approving CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-29 authorizing SMART SCALE grant applications for four projects (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-31 supporting MPO SMART SCALE application for trail project (7-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council. The main item is a closed session to discuss appointments to the Youth Services Commission, followed by a vote to return to open session and a certification of compliance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business listed.

• Closed meeting under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A.1) to discuss Youth Services Commission appointments
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution 22-32, appointing Dalanais Marie Serna and Ann Sorensen to the Youth Services Commission for three-year terms starting August 1, 2022. The council also voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss the appointments and certified compliance with open meeting laws. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 22-32 appointing Dalanais Marie Serna and Ann Sorensen to Youth Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed meeting to discuss appointments (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (5-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved PD 22-04, a preliminary plan for an 83,895-square-foot, five-story hotel with 135 rooms and 6,850 square feet of retail space at 325 Charles Dimmock Parkway. The commission also approved PC Resolution 22-07, amending the zoning ordinance to clarify the Wetlands Board application fee. Minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting were approved with amendments, and remote participation for two commissioners was approved.

• Approved PD 22-04 for a 5-story, 135-room hotel and 6,850 sq ft retail at 325 Charles Dimmock Parkway (6-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 22-07 amending zoning to clarify Wetlands Board application fee (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Mr. Kwiek and Mr. Wade (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a second reading of a revised pay plan with a 2% salary range increase and a solid waste fee change, as well as first readings for a city manager pay raise and budget amendments. The council will also vote on approving the updated Emergency Operations Plan.

• Ordinance 22-10: 2% pay range increase for full-time employees, reclassifies Public Works Technician positions, revises Youth Program Coordinator job description, renames a position to Senior Paralegal/Deputy City Clerk, adopts Public Safety Step Plan
• Ordinance 22-11: Amends solid waste monthly charges for collection/disposal and recycling
• Ordinance 22-13: Awards City Manager a 2% pay increase and $2,000 bonus
• Ordinance 22-FIN-8: Appropriates $168,348 for police, public works, sewer repair, and garbage containers; also appropriates ARPA funds for sewer assessments
• Resolution 22-17: Approves revised Colonial Heights Emergency Operations Plan

The City Council held a special meeting and adopted four items: a revised pay plan with a 2% salary range increase and new positions, a solid waste fee increase, a 2% pay raise and $2,000 bonus for the City Manager, and the revised Emergency Operations Plan. All items passed with votes as recorded, with Councilman Wade and Wood absent and Councilwoman Poe abstaining on the first two ordinances.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-10, revised pay plan with 2% salary range increase and new positions (4-2-1, Poe abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-11, solid waste fee increase (4-2-1, Piotrowski no, Poe abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-13, City Manager 2% pay increase and $2,000 bonus (5-2, unanimous among present)
• Adopted Resolution 22-17, revised Emergency Operations Plan (5-0, unanimous among present)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year, including the General Fund Budget and various fund budgets. The agenda also includes first readings for changes to the employee pay plan and solid waste collection charges.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-FIN-4 to adopt the General Fund Budget for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023
• First reading of Ordinance 22-10 to increase full-time employee salary ranges by approximately 2%
• First reading of Ordinance 22-11 to modify monthly charges for solid waste and recycling collection
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-8 regarding personal property tax levy changes
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-9 to fix real estate tax at $1.20 for the 2023 tax year

The City Council adopted Ordinance 22-10, revising the General Pay Plan with a 2% increase in salary ranges, a new minimum wage of $15.00 per hour, and a 20-step Public Safety Step Plan with 2% step increases. The council also approved Resolution 22-22, implementing the Step Plan and providing a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-public-safety full-time employees, plus additional maintenance staff adjustments, at an estimated total cost of $1,432,000. The consent agenda, including the FY 2022-2023 budgets and tax levies, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-10, revised General Pay Plan with 2% range increases and $15/hr minimum (6-1, Poe abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 22-22, implementing Public Safety Step Plan and 5% COLA for other employees (6-1, Poe abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-11, increasing monthly trash/recycling charge from $14.14 to $18.50 (6-1, Piotrowski no)
• Approved consent agenda including FY 2022-2023 budgets and tax levies (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-21, approving City Manager's FY 2022-2023 proposed operating budget (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that is primarily procedural. The main actions are entering a closed meeting to discuss appointments to several boards and the City Manager's performance, then voting to return to open session and certify compliance. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointments to Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services, Community Criminal Justice Board, Historical Commission, Riverside Regional Jail Authority, and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Closed meeting to discuss City Manager performance
• Vote to certify closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a series of appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Board of Social Services, Community Criminal Justice Board, Historical Commission, Riverside Regional Jail Authority, and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The council also convened in a closed meeting to discuss appointments and the City Manager's performance, and certified the closed session as lawful.

• Approved Resolution 22-23 appointing J. Chris Kollman, III and Richard M. Yates to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 appointing Todd B. Wilson and Becca Lynch to the Community Criminal Justice Board (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-25 appointing Julia Steel to the Historical Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-26 appointing Douglas E. Smith and Malysa Rhodes to the Riverside Regional Jail Authority (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-27 appointing Charles J. Koutnik to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (7-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting compliance (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with advertised public hearings on first readings of ordinances setting the 2022 personal property tax levy and the 2023 real estate tax rate at $1.20, as well as adopting the FY2022-2023 General Fund and other fund budgets. The council will also hold a public hearing on the proposed annual operating budget. In a work session, they will consider second readings of ordinances to increase the minimum fine for illegal handicapped parking from $100 to $250 and to clarify a $500 preliminary site plan fee, plus resolutions to join a water/wastewater mutual aid network and extend the personal property tax due date.

• Ordinance 22-8: personal property tax levy for 2022 and 2023
• Ordinance 22-9: real estate tax levy of $1.20 for 2023
• Ordinances 22-FIN-4 and 22-FIN-6: adopt FY2023 General Fund and other fund budgets
• Ordinance 22-5: increase handicapped parking fine from $100 to $250
• Resolution 22-20: extend personal property tax due date

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a series of appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services, Community Criminal Justice Board, Historical Commission, Riverside Regional Jail Authority, and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The council also convened in a closed meeting to discuss appointments and the City Manager's performance, and certified that the closed session complied with legal requirements.

• Appointed J. Chris Kollman, III and Richard M. Yates to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services (4-year terms) (7-0)
• Appointed Todd B. Wilson and Becca Lynch to the Community Criminal Justice Board (2-year terms) (7-0)
• Appointed Julia Steel to the Historical Commission (3-year term) (7-0)
• Appointed Douglas E. Smith as member and Malysa Rhodes as alternate to the Riverside Regional Jail Authority Board (4-year terms) (7-0)
• Appointed Charles J. Koutnik to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (2-year term) (7-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting compliance (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes and future dates. The agenda includes updates on the Schell Bros. project and the city-owned parcel at Courthouse, along with a preview of the economic development website prototype. No specific votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Update on Schell Bros. project
• Discussion of city-owned parcel at Courthouse
• Preview of Economic Development website prototype
• Approval of minutes from March 24 meeting

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and the March 24 meeting minutes. Members discussed updates on the Schell Bros. property, a city-owned parcel at the courthouse, the TownePlace Suites hotel incentives, and the proposed opening of Royal Farms in early June. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss the proposed FY 2022-2023 annual operating budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda includes the budget summary, full proposed budget, and a presentation document.

• Review and discussion of proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY2022-2023 operating budget, agreeing to keep the real estate tax rate at $1.20 and supporting a staff recommendation for employee compensation increases, including a 5% COLA for non-public-safety full-time employees and a step plan for public safety personnel. No formal votes were taken; the council's consensus was recorded through an unofficial poll. The budget will be further discussed at a May 24 work session with a public hearing.

• Agreed to keep real estate tax rate at $1.20 (unofficial consensus)
• Supported staff recommendation for 5% COLA for non-public-safety full-time employees (unofficial poll, 7-0)
• Supported public safety step plan with 2% COLA and 2.5% step increase (unofficial poll, 7-0)
• Reviewed budget by department with no major changes

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including adoption of the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, first readings of ordinances to increase handicapped parking fines, update fence regulations, and clarify site plan fees. The council will also receive the City Manager's proposed FY2022-2023 operating budget and consider consent agenda items including school budget appropriations and a mid-year budget amendment. Proclamations and commendations are also scheduled.

• Resolution 22-16: Adopt FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 22-5 (first reading): Increase handicapped parking fine from $100 to $250
• Ordinance 22-6 (first reading): Amend fence definitions and regulations
• Ordinance 22-7 (first reading): Clarify preliminary site plan fee to $500
• Ordinance 22-FIN-7 (second reading): Amend FY2021-22 budget by $144,073

City Council unanimously adopted the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 22-16) and approved the first reading of Ordinance 22-5, raising the minimum fine for illegally parking in a handicapped space from $100 to $250. The fence ordinance (22-6) was withdrawn after council failed to reach consensus. A trash collection service agreement with CVWMA passed 5-1.

• Adopted FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved first reading raising handicapped parking fine to $250 (6-0)
• Withdrew fence ordinance after no consensus on solid fencing rules
• Approved first reading clarifying $500 preliminary site plan fee (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including school budget appropriation and $144,073 fund amendments (6-0)
• Approved CVWMA solid waste collection service agreement (5-1)

City Council

This special meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of a 1.489-acre parcel of publicly held real property zoned BB Boulevard Business District. The council will also vote to return to open session and certify that only lawful closed matters were discussed.

• Discussion of disposition for a 1.489-acre parcel in the BB Boulevard Business District

The City Council convened a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss the disposition of a 1.489-acre publicly held parcel zoned BB Boulevard Business District. After reconvening, members certified that only lawful exempt matters were discussed. No appointments or other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session to discuss 1.489-acre property disposition (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session (6-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposed sanctuary expansion at 505 Lakeview Ave and two development plans for 11 new lots and single-family homes on Conduit Rd. The meeting also includes a discussion on adopting an electronic meeting policy.

• Expansion of Christian Life Center sanctuary at 505 Lakeview Ave
• Proposed subdivision of 706 Conduit Rd into 11 new lots
• Proposed development of 11 single-family homes at 706 Conduit Rd
• Adoption of Electronic Meeting Policy for the Planning Commission
• Review of site plan application #56108 with a $500 conditional review fee

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary subdivision (SUB 22-03) and plan of development (PD 22-03) for 11 single-family homes at 706 Conduit Rd, despite concerns about traffic and density. They also approved an 8,000 sq ft expansion to the Christian Life Center at 505 Lakeview Ave (PD 22-02) and adopted Resolution 22-06 allowing virtual participation in meetings. No citizens spoke during the public hearing.

• Approved PD 22-02, 8,000 sq ft expansion to Christian Life Center at 505 Lakeview Ave (unanimous)
• Approved SUB 22-03, preliminary subdivision of 11 lots at 706 Conduit Rd (unanimous)
• Approved PD 22-03, plan of development for 11 single-family homes at 706 Conduit Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-06, electronic meeting policy for Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a proposed real property tax increase and the appropriation of funds for the 2022-2023 Public School Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on a capital improvement plan and waste management services.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax increase (current rate is $1.20 per $100 of assessed value)
• Resolution 22-15: Approving a lease agreement with Collegiate Baseball Experience for Shepherd Stadium
• Ordinance 22-FIN-5: First reading for the FY 2022-2023 Public School Budget
• Work session on the proposed FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of service agreement with Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

The City Council held a special meeting and approved several items. It adopted a resolution extending the lease agreement with Collegiate Baseball Experience for Shepherd Stadium through 2026, held a public hearing to maintain the current real property tax rate of $1.20 per $100 assessed value, and approved the school budget ordinance for FY2022-23. In a work session, the council voted to lower the personal property tax rate to $3.10 per $100 for all vehicles, with a review next year, and discussed the new waste collection contract with Waste Management.

• Approved Resolution 22-15 extending Shepherd Stadium lease with Collegiate Baseball Experience to 5 years through Oct 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Held public hearing to maintain real property tax rate at $1.20 per $100 assessed value (no increase)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-FIN-5 appropriating funds for FY2022-23 school budget (7-0)
• Approved Option 2 personal property tax rate of $3.10 on all vehicles, to be reviewed next year (6-0, Poe absent)
• Discussed proposed service agreement with CVWMA for waste collection; contract awarded to Waste Management

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to change the tax levy on certain tangible personal property for 2022. The meeting also includes second and first readings of ordinances to amend the General Fund Budget for the current fiscal year.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-8 regarding changes to the tax levy on certain tangible personal property
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-FIN-3 to appropriate $7,900 to the Police Department and Library
• First reading of Ordinance 22-FIN-7 to appropriate $144,073 for various funds including Street Maintenance Pavement projects
• Recognition of Southern Construction Utilities, Inc. for emergency repair services
• Introduction of new Fire & EMS and Public Works employees

City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 22-8, which would change the tangible personal property tax levy for 2022, but did not vote on it. The ordinance was modified to include automobiles and will be re-advertised and discussed at the April 26, 2022 work session. Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $7,900 budget amendment, and unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-FIN-7, a $144,073 budget amendment for various funds including street maintenance.

• Delayed vote on tangible personal property tax rate ordinance (22-8) to April 26 work session
• Approved consent agenda including $7,900 budget amendment for Police and Library (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-FIN-7, $144,073 budget amendment for multiple departments (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session to discuss appointments to several boards, the potential sale of a 1.489-acre parcel zoned BB Boulevard Business District, and the City Manager's performance. After the closed session, the council will vote to return to open meeting, certify compliance, and consider appointment resolutions.

• Closed session to discuss appointments to Architectural Review Board, Community Criminal Justice Board, Historical Commission, John Tyler ASAP Policy Board, Personnel Board, and Youth Services Commission
• Closed session to discuss disposition of 1.489-acre publicly held parcel zoned BB Boulevard Business District
• Closed session to discuss City Manager performance
• Vote to return to open meeting and certification of closed session compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting on April 12, 2022, and unanimously approved four resolutions appointing members to various boards and commissions. The council also convened in a closed meeting to discuss appointments and the disposition of a 1.489-acre parcel, with no substantive decisions made in open session beyond the appointments.

• Approved Resolution 22-11 appointing Deborah Levenson-Melvin to the Board of Architectural Review for a 3-year term (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-12 appointing George L. Fickett, Jr. and Deborah Levenson-Melvin to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-13 appointing Mike Foster to the John Tyler ASAP Policy Board for a 3-year term (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-14 appointing Richard M. Yates as alternate member of the Personnel Board for a 3-year term (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance unanimously (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: amendments to the fence ordinance, a clarification of the preliminary site plan fee, and the city's proposed FY2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan. They will also review a preliminary site plan for a 6,884-square-foot addition to Colonial Heights High School. The agenda includes approval of minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on fence ordinance amendments (Resolution 22-04, Ordinance 22-6) adding definitions for decorative, lattice, and picket fences
• Public hearing on site plan fee clarification (Resolution 22-05, Ordinance 22-7) setting fee at $500
• Public hearing on FY2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 22-03)
• Review of preliminary site plan PD 22-1 for Colonial Heights High School addition at 3600 Conduit Road
• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2022 meeting

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission approved four items: amendments to the fence ordinance (4-1), a clarification of the preliminary site plan fee to $500 (5-0), the FY2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0), and a preliminary site plan for a high school addition (5-0). The fence ordinance changes add definitions for decorative, lattice, and picket fences and allow the zoning administrator to modify requirements in commercial districts. The CIP includes projects like a City Hall auxiliary parking lot and a potential Fire Station #3, though some locations are not definite.

• Approved fence ordinance amendments (Resolution 22-04/Ordinance 22-06) (4-1)
• Approved preliminary site plan fee clarification to $500 (Resolution 22-05/Ordinance 22-07) (5-0)
• Approved FY2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 22-03) (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Colonial Heights High School addition (PD 22-1) (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, setting future meeting dates, and receiving a conflict of interest training. Under old business, the board will get an update on Schell Bros.; under new business, it will discuss a city-owned parcel at the Courthouse. No votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

• Schell Bros. update (old business)
• Discussion of city-owned parcel at Courthouse (new business)
• Proposed meeting dates: May 19, July 28, September 29, December 1
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2022 organizational meeting
• Conflict of Interest Training

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council. The council will hold a closed session to discuss the sale of a 1.489-acre parcel and legal advice on Shepherd Stadium lease amendments, then return to open session to certify compliance. In the work session, they will consider a resolution for a 2% pay increase for the City Clerk, discuss advertising a real estate tax rate increase, receive a personal property tax update, discuss a roundabout area enhancement, and review the city noise ordinance.

• Resolution No. 22-10: Awarding the City Clerk a 2% pay increase
• Discussion regarding real estate tax rate advertisement, including a notice of proposed real property tax increase
• Personal property tax update
• Roundabout area enhancement update and discussion
• Discussion regarding the city noise ordinance

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold public hearings on issuing general obligation bonds, acquiring property by condemnation for the Westover Avenue intersection project, and granting special exception and special use permits to allow multi-family apartments at the former Sears Building in Southpark Mall. The council will also consider budget amendments and approve meeting minutes.

• Resolution 22-8: Authorizing issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2022
• Resolution 22-7: Acquiring by condemnation portions of parcels for Westover Avenue Intersection Modernization and Improvement Project
• Ordinance 22-1 (First Reading): Special exception permit for multi-family apartments at former Sears Building, Southpark Circle
• Ordinance 22-2 (First Reading): Special use permit for redevelopment of former Sears Building into apartments
• Ordinance 22-FIN-2 (Second Reading): Appropriating $32,300 for water/sewer, Courthouse HVAC software, and Sheriff donations; and $125,712 for sewer line repairs

The City Council approved a resolution to acquire property, by condemnation if necessary, for the Westover Avenue Intersection Modernization project, which will add a dedicated right-turn lane. The project is fully funded by state and federal funds. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds, and passed several budget amendments. Two ordinances related to redeveloping the former Sears Building into apartments were removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 22-8 authorizing general obligation public improvement and refunding bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-7 to acquire property for Westover Avenue Intersection project (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment 22-FIN-2 and meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-FIN-3 appropriating $7,900 for police and library (7-0)
• Removed Ordinance 22-1 (special exemption for Sears Building apartments) from agenda
• Removed Ordinance 22-2 (special use permit for Sears Building apartments) from agenda

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting to conduct business in closed session. The agenda focused on personnel and appointment matters under the Code of Virginia.

• Discussion of appointments to the Architectural Review Board and Historical Commission
• Discussion regarding the performance of the City Clerk

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a resolution appointing C. Scott Wrenn to the Board of Architectural Review for a four-year term beginning April 1, 2022. The council also convened in a closed meeting to discuss appointments and the City Clerk's performance, then certified compliance with open meeting laws. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed C. Scott Wrenn to the Board of Architectural Review for a four-year term (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with open meeting laws (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its 2022 annual retreat, a two-day working session with no formal votes scheduled except a closed-meeting certification. Discussions will cover city vision and priorities, employee compensation, development opportunities, a policy on requesting employee vaccination status, the FY 22-23 budget preview, police department topics (handicap parking fines, red light and speed cameras), water and sewer infrastructure funding, and FOIA training. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented rather than decision-making.

• Discussion on employee compensation
• Discussion on policy for requesting employee vaccination status
• Financial overview including FY 22-23 budget preview
• Police department discussion on handicap parking fines and red light/speed detection cameras
• Discussion on funding for water and sewer infrastructure

The City Council held a retreat with discussions on vision, compensation, development, and finances, but took no formal votes on those items. Council reached consensus to add a COVID vaccination status policy to the Personnel Records Policy, and to increase the handicap parking violation fine from $100 to $250. No action was taken on red light/speed cameras or water/sewer rate increases.

• Consensus to add COVID vaccination status policy to Personnel Records Policy
• Consensus to increase handicap parking violation fine from $100 to $250
• No action on red light and speed detection cameras
• No action on water and sewer rate increase for current year

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for White Bank Landing Section 4, creating 21 new lots on 5.8 acres, and review the city's proposed FY2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public hearing period.

• SUB 22-2: White Bank Landing Section 4 preliminary subdivision, 21 lots on 5.8 acres (parcels 6605000014A & 66050000018)
• PC Resolution 22-3: Review of FY2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting
• Hearing of citizens generally

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary subdivision of 5.8 acres at White Bank Landing into 21 new residential lots plus open space, despite resident concerns about drainage, traffic, and school overcrowding. The commission also discussed the city's proposed FY2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan, but took no action, deferring further review until more information is available. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary subdivision SUB 22-2 White Bank Landing Section 4, 21 lots on 5.8 acres (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council convened an emergency special meeting on February 24, 2022, primarily to hold a closed session. The closed session was called to discuss the performance of the City Manager pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711. The agenda includes procedural steps for the closed meeting, a certification vote, and motions for appointments, but no specific details of the discussion or appointment outcomes are listed.

• Closed session to discuss City Manager performance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2022, primarily to convene a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the city manager's performance. The council unanimously approved allowing Councilman Frenier to participate remotely, and later certified that the closed session complied with legal requirements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved remote participation for Councilman Frenier (7-0)
• Convened closed session to discuss city manager performance (7-0)
• Reconvened to open session (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss the potential sale of two publicly owned parcels of land. After returning to open session, the council will consider a resolution to give the City Attorney a 2.5% salary increase and discuss several topics including debt financing, fence regulations, the quarterly financial report, and updates on Lakeview Dam.

• Closed session to discuss disposition of 1.489-acre parcel zoned BB Boulevard Business District
• Closed session to discuss disposition of 19.83-acre parcel zoned IN Industrial
• Resolution 22-6: 2.5% salary increase for City Attorney
• Discussion on debt financing/re-financing
• Discussion of city code provision on fences

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a debt refinancing process, including issuing new debt for approximately $3.97 million to fund city projects (security upgrades, water/sewer work, stadium improvements, fire unit) and the city's share of school projects (high school admin and fine arts). Council also approved a 2.5% salary increase for the City Attorney. The meeting included a closed session for legal and property negotiations, and discussions on fencing ordinance changes and the Lakeview Dam, with no formal action on those items.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-6, awarding the City Attorney a 2.5% salary increase.
• Approved staff's recommendation to proceed with a debt refinancing process, including issuance of new debt for approximately $3.97M in City and school projects.
• Approved the agenda as amended, adding a closed meeting item regarding legal consultation on public safety employee behavior.
• Approved a motion to convene in closed meeting to discuss legal matters and the disposition of two public real property parcels.
• Approved a motion to reconvene in open session and certified that the closed meeting complied with legal requirements.
• Reached consensus to request the City Attorney amend the fencing ordinance to include discretion by the Planning Director for unique commercial requests.

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances to allow Southpark Mall CMBS LLC to redevelop the former Sears Building into multi-family residential apartments. The council will also consider a tax exemption for the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum, approve budget amendments, and hear requests for special use permits for additional dogs.

• First reading of ordinances 22-1 and 22-2 to grant special exception and special use permits for apartments at former Sears Building, Southpark Circle
• First reading of ordinance 22-4 for real property tax exemption for Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum, 860 West Roslyn Road
• Second reading of budget ordinance 22-FIN-1 appropriating $2.6 million for Lakeview Avenue Widening Project and other projects
• Public hearing for special use permit for additional canine at 225 Biltmore Drive and foster canines at 110 Lexington Drive
• Consent agenda includes second reading of ordinance 21-23 for Christian Life Center addition at 505 Lakeview Avenue

The Colonial Heights City Council approved a $2.6 million capital projects budget amendment for the Lakeview Avenue widening and utility projects, and a $131,038 general fund budget amendment. It denied a real property tax exemption for Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum's warehouse at 860 W. Roslyn Road because the building is not open to the public. The council also approved two special use permits for additional companion animals and accepted a bid for a driveway easement from Dunlop Station LLC.

• Approved $2.6M capital projects budget amendment for Lakeview Avenue projects (7-0)
• Approved $131,038 general fund budget amendment (7-0)
• Denied tax exemption for Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum warehouse (0-7)
• Approved special use permit for Robert Trent to keep one additional canine (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Carli McCurry to keep up to 6 extra companion animals (7-0)
• Accepted bid from Dunlop Station LLC for driveway maintenance easement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances and minutes (7-0)
• Approved $32,000 general fund and $125,712 water/sewer budget amendments (7-0)

City Council

This special meeting includes closed sessions to consider appointments for several local boards and to consult with legal counsel regarding ordinances for an apartment development at the former Sears Building in Southpark Mall. The Council will also discuss the performance of the City Attorney.

• Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals, Community Criminal Justice Board, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Virginia Gateway Region Board of Directors
• Legal consultation regarding apartment development at Southpark Mall’s former Sears Building
• Discussion of City Attorney performance

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting on February 8, 2022, and unanimously approved appointments to several boards and committees. The council also held a closed meeting to discuss appointments, legal advice on a potential apartment development at Southpark Mall's former Sears Building, and the City Attorney's performance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 22-3 appointing Michael J. Colb and T. Gregory Kochuba to Virginia's Gateway Region for one-year terms (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-4 appointing six members to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for two-year terms (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-5 appointing Milton Freeland to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a four-year term (7-0)
• Held closed meeting to discuss appointments, legal advice on Southpark Mall apartment development, and City Attorney performance (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority holds its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes, and set 2022 meeting dates. They will also discuss updates on the Schell Bros. special exception/special use permit and Dunkin' Donuts, plus a February 8 City Council meeting.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Proposed 2022 meeting dates: March 24, May 19, July 28, September 29, December 1; and January 26, 2023
• Schell Bros. Special Exception Permit and Special Use Permit update
• Dunkin' Donuts update
• February 8 City Council meeting discussion

The Economic Development Authority held an organizational meeting, electing Mrs. Comstock as Chairman and Mr. Kester as Vice-Chairman. Members approved the agenda, December minutes, and proposed meeting dates for 2022, changing the May meeting to May 12. Updates were provided on the Southpark Mall apartment project and Dunkin' Donuts opening, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Elected Mrs. Comstock as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Kester as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates with May changed to May 12 (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss an appointment to the Transportation Safety Commission and the performance of the City Clerk. After the closed session, the council will vote to certify compliance with open meeting laws and may consider related motions and resolutions.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointment to Transportation Safety Commission
• Closed meeting to discuss performance of City Clerk
• Certification vote on compliance with open meeting requirements

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting on January 11, 2022, and unanimously approved a resolution appointing John Brandt to the Transportation Safety Commission for a two-year term beginning February 1, 2022. The council also convened in a closed meeting to discuss the appointment and the City Clerk's performance, then certified compliance with open meeting laws. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed John Brandt to Transportation Safety Commission for two-year term (6-0)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss appointment and City Clerk performance (6-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with open meeting laws (6-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings of ordinances. Key items include a special use permit for an addition to Christian Life Center, a driveway easement for Dunlop Station LLC, and multiple budget amendments for police, fire, and infrastructure projects. The council will also consider second readings on a Verizon franchise, a convenience fee, police bonuses, and a budget amendment.

• Special use permit for Christian Life Center at 505 Lakeview Avenue for a religious assembly addition
• Deed of easement to Dunlop Station LLC for driveway maintenance near Ellerslie Avenue
• Ordinance to impose 2% convenience fee on credit/debit card transactions with the City
• Police bonuses: $500 for full-time sworn employees, $1,500 signing bonuses, $1,000 referral bonuses
• Budget amendments totaling $128,542 (General Fund) and $2,618,499 (Capital Projects) for various projects

The City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Christian Life Center to expand its religious assembly at 505 Lakeview Avenue. The council also approved a deed of easement for Dunlop Station LLC for driveway access to Dunlop Village Shopping Center, and adopted several ordinances including a $500 bonus for police officers and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous except for the consent agenda, where Councilwoman Poe abstained from the police bonus ordinance.

• Approved special use permit for Christian Life Center addition (6-0)
• Approved deed of easement for Dunlop Station LLC driveway (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Verizon franchise, convenience fee, police bonuses, budget amendment (5-0, Poe abstained on police bonus)
• Adopted budget amendment appropriating $131,038 for various projects (6-0)
• Adopted resolution setting 2022 meeting dates (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related requests from Southpark Mall CMBS, LLC to redevelop the former Sears Building at Southpark Circle into multi-family residential apartments. The commission will also elect officers, adopt rules, and consider a subdivision request for a Panera Restaurant parcel. A closed meeting is scheduled to consult with legal counsel on zoning of a specific use type.

• Special exception permit (PC Resolution 22-01 / Ordinance 22-01) for multi-family apartments at former Sears Building, Southpark Circle, parcel 68204700013
• Special use permit (PC Resolution 22-02 / Ordinance 22-02) for redevelopment of former Sears Building into apartments
• Subdivision request (SUB 22-1) by McBerw Southpark LLC for Panera Restaurant parcel at 1891-1909 Southpark Boulevard, parcel 68204700018
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, appointment of Secretary, adoption of Rules of Procedure and 2022 meeting schedule
• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding appropriate zoning of a specific use type

The Planning Commission unanimously approved two resolutions recommending that City Council grant a special exception permit and a special use permit to Southpark Mall CMBS, LLC to redevelop the former Sears building at Southpark Circle into 280 market-rate luxury apartments. The project includes 69 one-bedroom, 168 two-bedroom, and 43 three-bedroom units, with no affordable housing component or tax incentives. The Commission also approved a subdivision for the Panera Restaurant parcel and adopted organizational matters including the election of officers and the 2021 annual report.

• Approved PC Resolution 22-01 recommending special exception permit for 280-unit apartment project at former Sears building (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution 22-02 recommending special use permit for multi-family residential redevelopment at Southpark Circle (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision 22-1 for Panera Restaurant parcel at Southpark Shopping Center (7-0)
• Elected Mr. Hartson as Chairman and Mrs. Schiff as Vice-Chairman (7-0)
• Appointed Mrs. Payne as Secretary (7-0)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report (7-0)
• Adopted Planning Commission meeting schedule for next 12 months (7-0)