Colonial Heights public meetings in 2023

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive purpose: the City Council will hold a closed session to discuss appointments to the City Wetlands Board, the Economic Development Authority, and the Historical Commission. After the closed session, members will vote to certify compliance with open-meeting rules and then make the appointments via motions and resolutions. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A.1) to discuss appointments to the City Wetlands Board, Economic Development Authority, and Historical Commission
• Certification vote on closed-meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions to make the appointments

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several second-reading ordinances up for adoption, including new regulations for short-term rentals and bonuses for 911 dispatchers. The council will also consider budget amendments for various funds and projects, and hear reports from the city manager and other officials. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 23-21: Adds short-term rental regulations, including transient lodging tax and zoning definitions
• Ordinance 23-22: Awards $2,500 bonus to full-time 911 dispatchers and $1,250 to part-time
• Ordinance 23-FIN-16: Appropriates $31,669 for various city needs, including police and park improvements
• Ordinance 23-FIN-17: Appropriates $300,106 from VDOT for North Elementary School project
• Resolution 23-49: Adjusts salaries of Constitutional Officers effective December 1, 2023

Economic Development Authority

This is a notice of a location change for the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority meeting on December 7, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items; it only provides the new meeting location and contact information.

• Meeting location changed to Keystone Tractor Museum, 880 W. Roslyn Rd.

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to adopt its agenda, approve minutes from September, and set potential 2024 meeting dates. Under old business, members will discuss a visit by the Secretary of Commerce and Trade. No new business items are listed.

• Potential 2024 meeting dates: Jan 25, Mar 28, May 18, Jul 25, Sep 25, Nov 23/Dec 5
• Discussion of visit by Secretary of Commerce and Trade
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission is meeting to consider recommended rule changes, view a demonstration of the Economic Development website, and hear reports from staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions scheduled for this session.

• Review of proposed Planning Commission rules changes
• Demonstration of Colonial Heights Economic Development website
• Reports from Chairman, Planning Director, City Engineer, City Manager, and City Attorney

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, with several significant items on the agenda. They will consider second readings of ordinances to amend zoning for flood insurance compliance and to appropriate $289,188 in funds, including for economic development grants. They will also introduce first readings of ordinances to regulate short-term rentals and to provide bonuses to 911 dispatchers. Additionally, they will hear reports on police grants, intersection improvements, and a scoreboard project.

• Ordinance 23-20 (second reading): amend zoning to comply with FEMA flood insurance regulations
• Ordinance 23-FIN-15 (second reading): appropriate $289,188, including $240,000 for economic development grants
• Ordinance 23-21 (first reading): regulate short-term rentals, including definitions and parking requirements
• Ordinance 23-22 (first reading): award $2,500 bonus to full-time 911 dispatchers and $1,250 to part-time
• Ordinance 23-FIN-16 (first reading): appropriate $31,669 for various items, including $375,000 for security upgrades

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The closed session is authorized to discuss a consultant's security improvement plans for city facilities, appointments to the Appomattox River Water Authority, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and City Wetlands Board, and the performance of the City Clerk. After the closed session, the council will vote to return to open meeting and consider any resulting motions or resolutions.

• Closed meeting to discuss consultant's reports on improving security of city facilities and safety of staff and public
• Closed meeting to consider appointments to Appomattox River Water Authority, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and City Wetlands Board
• Closed meeting to discuss performance of the City Clerk
• Vote to certify compliance with open meeting requirements after closed session

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance, followed by public hearings and work sessions. The main items are a resolution requesting state charter amendments and a first-reading ordinance to amend the current fiscal year budget with $289,188 in appropriations. The agenda also includes procedural items like public comment rules and remote meeting access.

• Resolution 23-48 requesting Virginia General Assembly to amend city charter (audit report due date, finance director certification, city attorney duties, public works procurement)
• Ordinance 23-FIN-15 (first reading) appropriating $289,188: $47,500 for emergency communications grant, $1,688 police asset forfeiture, $240,000 economic development grants
• Closed meeting to discuss City Manager performance (per Virginia Code 2.2-3711 A.1)
• Public comment rules: 5 minutes per speaker, 10 minutes for main proponents

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a first reading of a zoning ordinance to comply with FEMA flood insurance regulations, a second reading of a budget amendment that appropriates $600 from a donation and $502,567 in federal funds for a road resurfacing project, and resolutions to authorize property purchases and a regional opioid abatement partnership. The agenda also includes proclamations and reports from city staff.

• Ordinance 23-20 (first reading) amending zoning code to comply with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
• Ordinance 23-FIN-14 (second reading) appropriating $600 from Knights of Columbus donation to Office on Youth and $502,567 from federal highway funds for Route 1 Resurfacing Project
• Resolution 23-31 authorizing purchase of properties at 213 James Avenue and 220 Highland Avenue
• Resolution 23-37 authorizing regional cooperative partnership with Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Petersburg for opioid abatement funding
• Proclamations for Community Planning Month and recognizing Major Robert L. Ruxer III's FBI Academy graduation

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one to update floodplain regulations to comply with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, and another to regulate short-term rentals, including defining them as hotels for transient lodging tax and adding zoning and parking rules. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a Community Planning Month declaration.

• Public hearing on floodplain ordinance amendments (PC Resolution 23-05, Ordinance 23-20) to comply with FEMA regulations
• Public hearing on short-term rental ordinance (PC Resolution 23-06, Ordinance 23-21) adding definitions, permitted use in RL district, and parking requirements
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2023 meeting
• Community Planning Month declaration

Economic Development Authority

The City of Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 8:30 AM has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancellation notice

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a work session to receive updates on economic development, a student survey from the Office on Youth, and public works. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presentations and discussions only.

• Economic Development Update presentation
• Office on Youth Student Survey presentation
• Public Works Update presentation
• Declarations of Personal Interest
• Work session format, no formal votes scheduled

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several second-reading ordinances and resolutions, including a vote to increase fire lane parking penalties from $20 to $50 and to approve a $27,224 budget amendment. The council will also consider first-reading items, including a $502,567 federal grant for Route 1 resurfacing and a sewer/water connection agreement for a Chesterfield County residence.

• Ordinance 23-17: increase fire lane parking fine from $20 to $50
• Ordinance 23-FIN-13: $27,224 budget amendment for police, library, youth programs
• Ordinance 23-FIN-14: $502,567 for Route 1 resurfacing from federal funds
• Resolution 23-32: sewer/water connection agreement for 624 Norwood Dr
• Resolution 23-33: amend electronic meeting participation policy

City Council approved several budget appropriations, including federal funds for road work and various donations. The council also authorized a water and sewer agreement for a residence in Chesterfield County and updated its electronic meeting participation policy.

• Approved Ordinance No 23-17 to allow Fire and EMS to issue fire lane citations and increase some parking penalties to $50 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-FIN-2 to appropriate $27,224 to Police, Library, and Office on Youth (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-FIN-14 to appropriate $600 to Office on Youth and $502,567 for Route One Resurfacing Project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No 23-32 for a sewer and water connection agreement for a residence in Chesterfield County (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No 23-33 updating the policy for electronic participation in meetings (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No 23-35 to execute a service agreement amendment with South Central Wastewater Authority (6-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss appointments to the Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals and to consult with legal counsel about possible revisions to the City Charter. After the closed session, the council will vote on a certification of compliance and consider any motions or resolutions for appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointments to the Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals
• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on possible revisions to the City Charter
• Vote to certify compliance with open meeting requirements
• Consideration of motions and resolutions for appointments

The council convened a closed session to discuss appointments, then returned to an open session. All members certified compliance with closed‑meeting rules. The council unanimously adopted a resolution appointing Thomas L. Herman and John V. Mazza, Jr. to four‑year terms on the Board of Fire and Prevention Code Appeals.

• Closed session convened to consider Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals appointments (vote 6‑0)
• Reopened meeting in open session (vote 6‑0)
• Certification of compliance with closed‑meeting requirements approved (vote 6‑0)
• Appointed Thomas L. Herman to Board of Fire and Prevention Code Appeals (4‑year term) (vote 6‑0)
• Appointed John V. Mazza, Jr. to Board of Fire and Prevention Code Appeals (4‑year term) (vote 6‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 23-1, which would approve an economic incentive grant to Shamin Hotels. The grant is contingent on Shamin Hotels constructing certain improvements. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 23-1: economic incentive grant to Shamin Hotels, subject to construction of certain improvements

The Authority unanimously approved Resolution 23-1, providing $600,000 in financial incentives to Shamin Hotels over four years for property improvements. The incentive consists of annual reimbursements of $150,000 from the lodging tax paid to the city, starting after the first full calendar year of hotel completion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-1 providing $600,000 in incentives to Shamin Hotels (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

This is a notice of a special meeting of the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority, scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 8:30 AM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. The agenda text contains only the meeting notice and contact information, with no listed agenda items, so the specific business to be discussed is not stated.

• Special meeting notice for September 7, 2023 at 8:30 AM
• Location: Council Conference Room, City Hall, 201 James Ave., Colonial Heights, VA

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related requests for 105 Norfolk Avenue: a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial, and a rezoning from RL (Low Density Residential) to BB (Boulevard Commercial). The applicant, RAH INC, proposes to expand an adjacent convenience store at 801 Boulevard onto this property. The Commission will also introduce a new Assistant Director and hear citizen comments.

• Comprehensive Plan amendment for 105 Norfolk Ave (parcel 41000402043) from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial
• Rezoning of 105 Norfolk Ave from RL to BB (Boulevard Commercial)
• Convenience store expansion at 801 Boulevard by 384 sq ft
• Introduction of new Assistant Director Aaron Bond
• Public hearing for citizen comments

The Planning Commission voted to recommend the denial of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 105 Norfolk Avenue. The request sought to change the property's designation from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial to allow for a convenience store expansion.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 105 Norfolk Ave (4-2)

City Council

This is a special meeting focused on a closed session to discuss reappointments to four city advisory boards. The council will then vote to return to open session and certify the closed meeting's compliance, followed by any appointment motions.

• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 to discuss reappointments to the City Advisory Board to Council, Advisory Board to Recreation and Parks, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments

City Council approved four resolutions to appoint members to various city boards and commissions. All appointments are scheduled to begin on September 1, 2023.

• Approved Resolution 23-27: Appointed Mark S. Bridgman, Robert E. Mickle, Michael Sorensen, Barry Tudor, and Richard M. Yates to the Advisory Board to City Council (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-28: Appointed Roy Sells to the Transportation Safety Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-29: Appointed Barry Tudor to the Advisory Board to Recreation and Parks (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-30: Appointed Andrew Davenport and Carson Young to the Youth Services Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and ordinance readings. Key items include a first reading to increase fire lane parking penalties from $20 to $50 and authorize citations, a second reading to appropriate $418,000 in ARPA funds for police equipment, and a first reading to appropriate $27,224 in various donations and grants. The council will also consider an economic incentive grant for Shamin Hotels and hear reports from city staff.

• Ordinance 23-17: Increase fire lane parking penalty from $20 to $50, authorize Fire/EMS chief to issue citations
• Ordinance 23-FIN-12: Appropriate $418,000 ARPA grant and $5,418 state grant to Police Department
• Ordinance 23-FIN-13: Appropriate $27,224 in donations/grants to Police, Library, Office on Youth
• Resolution 23-26: Approve economic incentive grant to Shamin Hotels
• Consent agenda includes approval of three special meeting minutes

Council approved an economic incentive grant for Shamin Hotels and updated parking ordinances to increase fines. The board also approved several budget amendments to allocate grant funds and donations to the Police Department, Library, and Office on Youth.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-26 for a lodging tax rebate to Shamin Hotels up to $150,000 per year for four years, not to exceed $600,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-17 authorizing Fire and EMS to issue fire lane parking citations and increasing certain parking penalties from $20 to $50 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-13 appropriating $27,224 in donations and grants to the Police Department, Library, and Office on Youth (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-12 appropriating $5,418 in grant funds and $418,000 in ARPA funds to the Police Department (6-0)
• Approved June 13, June 20, and July 11 Special Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved remote participation for Councilman Kenneth B. Frenier (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

This notice announces a date change for the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority meeting, now scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2021, at 8:30 AM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. The agenda itself contains no substantive items for discussion or decision, only the meeting logistics and contact information.

• Meeting date changed to August 3, 2021
• Location: Council Conference Room, City Hall, 201 James Ave., Colonial Heights, VA

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority met on August 3, 2023, to approve minutes from May 18, 2023, and set future meeting dates. The primary substantive item was the review of old business regarding Shamin Hotels, Holiday Inn, and other projects. No specific dollar amounts, contract details, or final decisions were listed in the agenda text.

• Review of Shamin Hotels, Holiday Inn, and other projects
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023
• Confirmation of 2023 meeting dates for September 28 and November 30/December 7

The Authority approved the meeting agenda, the May 18th minutes, and the remaining 2023 meeting dates. Members reviewed a proposed $600,000 lodging tax incentive for Shamin Hotels, which awaits City Council approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for September 28 and November 30 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two related requests for 105 Norfolk Avenue: a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial, and a rezoning from RL (Low Density Residential) to BB (Boulevard Commercial). The property owner, RAH INC, proposes to expand the existing convenience store at 801 Boulevard onto this adjacent parcel. The commission will also hear citizen comments and receive reports from staff and city officials.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment CP-23-01 for 105 Norfolk Ave (parcel 41000402043) from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial
• Public hearing on rezoning RZ-23-01 for 105 Norfolk Ave from RL to BB (Boulevard Commercial)
• Proposed convenience store expansion of 384 square feet at 801 Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting
• Reports from Planning Director, City Engineer, and City Attorney

The Planning Commission deferred decisions on a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezoning request for 105 Norfolk Avenue. The requests sought to change the property from residential to commercial use to allow for a convenience store expansion.

• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Deferred decision on Comprehensive Plan amendment for 105 Norfolk Ave (7-0)
• Deferred decision on rezoning request for 105 Norfolk Ave (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed short-term rental ordinance. The agenda includes a work session on this topic, with several attached documents for review. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Short-term rental ordinance discussion
• Review of home occupations and accessory apartments attachments
• Sample conditions of approval for short-term rental uses

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several financial and administrative items. They will consider second-reading ordinances to amend the current fiscal year budget, including appropriations for police, health services, and recreation, as well as first-reading ordinances for new police grants. The council will also vote on a resolution amending the circuit court budget and hear a presentation on a proposed city logo.

• Ordinance 23-FIN-8 (second reading): appropriates $14,025 to Police and Treasurer's Office, transfers $414,000 to Health and Social Services, and $72,023 for SRO grant
• Ordinance 23-FIN-8 (second reading): appropriates $1,000 from Beautification Fund for Arbor Day expenses
• Ordinance 23-FIN-12 (first reading): appropriates $5,418 in state law enforcement grant funds and $418,000 in ARPA funds to Police Department
• Resolution 23-23: amends Circuit Court budget summary for FY 2023-2024
• Presentation of proposed city logo

City Council approved several budget appropriations for the Police Department and the Treasurer's Office. The council also amended the Circuit Court's position listings and rejected a proposed new city logo.

• Approved Ordinance 23-FIN-8 to appropriate $14,025 and transfer $482,023 within the General Fund and Recreation Fund (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-FIN-12 to appropriate $5,418 in grant funds and $418,000 in ARPA funds to the Police Department (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-23 to amend the Circuit Court summary page of the FY 2023-2024 budget (7-0)
• Rejected proposed new city logo concept; decided to keep the City Seal as the primary logo

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council. The main item is a closed session to discuss reappointments to the City Wetlands Board and Community Policy Management Team, followed by a vote to certify the closed meeting and any appointment motions.

• Closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A.1) to discuss reappointments to the City Wetlands Board and Community Policy Management Team
• Certification vote on closed-meeting compliance
• Possible motions and resolutions for appointments

City Council appointed Rick Ridpath to the City Wetlands Board and Christie George to the Community Policy and Management Team. These decisions followed a closed meeting to discuss the reappointments.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-24 appointing Rick Ridpath to the City Wetlands Board for a five-year term (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-25 appointing Christie George to the Community Policy and Management Team for an indefinite term (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the amended May 2 and May 23, 2023, meeting minutes and the current agenda. The commission received staff updates on short-term rental research, a clutter ordinance, and various city infrastructure projects.

• Approved remote participation for Mrs. Levenson-Melvin (4-0)
• Approved remote participation for Mr. Kwiek (4-0)
• Approved amended May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss acquiring two residential parcels for a public purpose, followed by a certification vote. In open session, the council will hold work sessions on the city's vision and mission statement, a logo concept, a public works projects update, and a short-term rental ordinance presentation and discussion.

• Closed session to discuss acquisition of .25-acre parcel on Highland Avenue and .15-acre parcel on James Avenue
• Presentation on city vision and mission statement
• Discussion of city logo concept with website mock-ups
• Public works projects update
• Short-term rental ordinance presentation and discussion

City Council adopted a resolution confirming a local emergency following severe weather on June 16, 2023. The Council also approved a proposed City Mission Statement. No formal action was taken regarding a new city logo or a short-term rental ordinance.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 declaring a local emergency (6-0)
• Approved City Manager's proposed City Mission Statement (6-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting regarding real property acquisition (6-0)
• Tabled action on City logo concept
• Tabled action on short-term rental ordinance pending further drafting

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss appointments to two regional boards and the acquisition of two residential parcels for public purposes. After the closed session, the council will vote on a certification of compliance and consider any resulting motions or resolutions.

• Closed session to discuss appointments to Community Criminal Justice Board and Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of .25-acre parcel on Highland Avenue with single-family residence
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of .15-acre parcel on James Avenue with single-family residence
• Vote on certification of compliance with closed meeting requirements

City Council appointed three individuals to local boards. The council also held a closed session to discuss board appointments and the acquisition of two residential properties.

• Appointed A. Gray Collins, III and William S. Feasenmyer to the Community Criminal Justice Board for two-year terms (6-0)
• Appointed Michelle Serr to the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Board of Directors (6-0)
• Approved certification that closed session requirements were met (6-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 13, 2023, with several second-reading ordinances on the agenda. Key items include increasing water, sewer, and solid waste charges, raising the prepared meals tax, adopting revised pay plans for general and public safety employees, and approving the FY2023-2024 budgets. The council will also consider a resolution to approve the City Manager's proposed operating budget and a resolution for salary adjustments for full-time employees.

• Ordinance 23-12: Increase water usage charges (second reading)
• Ordinance 23-13: Increase sewer service charges (second reading)
• Ordinance 23-14: Modify monthly solid waste collection and recycling charges (second reading)
• Ordinance 23-15: Increase prepared meals tax levy (second reading)
• Ordinance 23-16: Adopt revised General Pay Plan and Public Safety Pay Plan with salary increases (second reading)

City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget and approved several ordinances to increase utility charges and the meals tax. The Council also approved a revised General Pay Plan and Public Safety Pay Plan to increase employee salaries.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-12 to increase water usage charges (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-13 to increase sewer service charges (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-14 to modify solid waste and recycling charges (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-15 to increase the tax levy for prepared meals (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-16 to revise General and Public Safety Pay Plans (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 real estate and personal property tax levies (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-19 approving the FY 2023-2024 Proposed Annual Operating Budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-9 awarding $1,000 bonuses to specific part-time employees (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission is holding a special meeting at Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Road. The agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, roll call, quorum determination) followed by a tour of the high school construction site, then adjournment. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Tour of Colonial Heights High School construction site

The Planning Commission conducted a courtesy tour of the Colonial Heights High School capital improvement project led by Interim Superintendent Dr. Joseph Cox. No substantive policy decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings and take first readings on ordinances related to the FY2023-2024 budget, including property tax rates, water, sewer, and solid waste fee increases, and a meals tax hike. They will also consider fund balance assignments and pay plan revisions for general and public safety employees. The meeting includes a joint tour of the high school fine arts wing expansion.

• Ordinance 23-10: personal property tax relief and tax levies for 2024
• Ordinance 23-11: real estate tax levy at $1.20 per $100 for 2024
• Ordinance 23-12, 23-13, 23-14: increases in water, sewer, and solid waste charges
• Ordinance 23-15: increase meals tax to 6.5%
• Ordinance 23-16: revised pay plans with raises for general and public safety employees

City Council approved the General Fund and various other budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The council also passed ordinances to set real estate and personal property tax levies and approved increases for water, sewer, and solid waste charges.

• Approved Ordinance No 23-10 for personal property tax relief and 2024 tax levies (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-11 fixing real estate levy at $1.20 for 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-FIN-10 adopting the General Fund Budget for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-FIN-11 adopting budgets for various funds for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved $3,082,000 in fund balance assignments following FY 2022 audit (6-0)
• Approved water usage charge increase of 5% via Ordinance No 23-12 (6-0)
• Approved sewer service charge increase via Ordinance No 23-13 (6-0)
• Approved solid waste and recycling charge increase via Ordinance No 23-14 (5-1)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, set 2023 meeting dates, and discuss old business, including the Shamin Hotels Holiday Inn project. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting
• Set 2023 meeting dates: July 27, September 28, November 30/December 7
• Discussion of Shamin Hotels Holiday Inn and other projects

The Authority approved meeting dates for September 28 and November 30, 2023, and rescheduled the July 27 meeting to August 3. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved meeting dates of September 28 and November 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 27, 2023 meeting to August 3, 2023
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special work session to review and discuss the proposed FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget. The agenda includes three attached budget documents for review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review and discussion of proposed FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget
• Three budget documents attached for review

City Council

City Council approved two resolutions to fill positions on local advisory boards. These appointments include five members for the Youth Services Commission and one member for the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Approved Resolution No 23-14 appointing Nick Schmal, Kim Parrish Dobson, Erin Barr, Tavaris Robinson, and Keili Loran to the Youth Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No 23-15 appointing Joyce Hicks to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the proposed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the FY2023-2024 proposed operating budget. The council will also consider several ordinances on second reading, including amendments to the current and prior fiscal year budgets, and a zoning fee change for wetland development. Additionally, the council will introduce ordinances for employee bonuses and budget adjustments, and approve the Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan.

• Resolution 23-8: Approving FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 22-12: Setting wetland development application fee at $350
• Ordinance 23-FIN-4: Appropriating $1,496,638 to School Board per MOU
• Ordinance 23-FIN-5: Approving FY2023-2024 Public School Budget
• Ordinance 23-9: $1,000 bonus for part-time employees not in Public Safety Step Plan

City Council adopted the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023-2024 Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan. The council also approved several budget amendments and a bonus for part-time employees. The proposed FY2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget was presented for future review.

• Approved Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 bonus for year-round part-time employees employed on April 25, 2023 (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No 23-FIN-7 to amend General Fund, Emergency Response Fund, and Capital Projects budgets (6-0)
• Approved $350 application fee for wetland development (6-0)
• Approved $1,496,638 transfer to the School Board (6-0)
• Approved Public School Budget for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved $3,350 General Fund amendment for Sheriff's Department and Commonwealth Attorney's Office (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold a work session to review staff research on short-term rental ordinances and make a recommendation. The agenda also includes approval of the April 4 meeting minutes and routine reports. The attached minutes from the April 4 work session and regular meeting detail discussions on the Capital Improvements Plan, including a proposed $213.67 million CIP, and approval of a site plan for the Southlake Park pond fill.

• Staff report on short-term rental ordinances and Planning Commission recommendation
• Approval of minutes from April 4 work session and regular meeting
• Discussion of FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan totaling $213.67 million
• Approval of PD 22-08 Southlake Park Pond Fill to create two developable lots
• Proposal to consider purchasing the old Pickwick post office building

The Planning Commission voted to recommend a framework to City Council for regulating short-term rentals (STRs). The proposed guidelines distinguish between hosted and non-hosted rentals and include requirements for inspections and guest limits.

• Approved recommendations for STR framework to be sent to City Council (6-0)
• Decided STRs should distinguish between homeowner-operated (hosted) and non-hosted (6-0)
• Decided non-hosted STRs should require a Special Exception Permit (6-0)
• Approved requirement for an inspection process before STR approval (6-0)
• Decided on-site signage for STRs should not be allowed (6-0)
• Decided there should be limits on the number of guests and pets (6-0)
• Decided there should be a limit on the number of STRs allowed per residential neighborhood (6-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023, Work Session and Regular meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Appeals

The Colonial Heights Board of Zoning Appeals is holding its annual organization meeting to elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary, and to adopt by-laws. The board will also approve minutes from its October 19, 2022 meeting. No new business is listed on the agenda, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of By-laws
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022

The Board held its annual organization meeting to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. The Board also approved its existing by-laws and the minutes from October 19, 2022. No zoning variances or appeals were decided during the meeting.

• Elected Mr. Taft as Chairman (All in favor)
• Elected Mr. Frenier as Vice Chairman (All in favor)
• Elected Mr. Carter as Secretary (All in favor)
• Accepted by-laws as written (All in favor)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)

City Council

City Council approved a $2,000 bonus for most full-time employees and updated the personal property tax relief rate to 44%. The council also approved service agreements for yard waste and residential recycling with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-8 changing personal property tax relief rate from 38% to 44% (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-7 awarding $2,000 bonuses to qualifying full-time employees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-10 for yard and waste special projects service agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-12 for residential recycling and drop off processing services (5-1)
• Consensus reached to move forward with a regional opioid abatement grant application

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session to discuss appointments to the Economic Development Authority and the performance of the City Attorney. After the closed session, the council will vote to certify compliance with open meeting laws and may take action on appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss Economic Development Authority appointments
• Closed meeting to discuss City Attorney assignment and performance
• Certification vote on closed meeting compliance
• Potential motions and resolutions for appointments

City Council held a special meeting including a closed session to discuss appointments and personnel. The council unanimously approved the appointment of one member to the Economic Development Authority.

• Approved Resolution No 23-11 appointing Roger Hedrick to the Economic Development Authority for a four-year term starting May 1, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on a parks survey, the food pantry, and the proposed FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan. They will conduct public hearings on ordinances including wetland fees, school budget appropriations, and the FY24 school budget. The consent agenda includes second readings on solid waste, Juneteenth holiday, leave policies, and budget amendments. New business includes first readings on employee bonuses, personal property tax relief, and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance 22-12: wetland development application fee set at $350
• Ordinance 23-FIN-4: $1,496,638 transfer to School Board
• Ordinance 23-FIN-5: FY2024 school budget appropriation
• Ordinance 23-2: solid waste clutter and tall grass violations with $100 charges
• Resolution 23-9: $39,313 for Boulevard at Westover intersection project

City Council approved a $2,000 bonus for full-time employees hired by April 25, 2023, with a requirement to repay the funds if they leave before one year of service. The Council also approved several budget amendments, a new wetland development fee, and funding for infrastructure projects.

• Approved $2,000 bonus for full-time employees hired by April 25, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved $350 application fee for wetland development (7-0)
• Approved $1,496,638 transfer to the School Board (7-0)
• Approved FY24-FY25 Public School Budget (7-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as a City Holiday (7-0)
• Approved $39,313 for Boulevard at Westover Intersection Improvement (6-1)
• Approved $4.5M for utility infrastructure and $800,000 for Lakeview Dam project (7-0)
• Approved 38% personal property tax relief rate (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission is holding a work session to review the City's proposed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The plan lists projects recommended for funding over the next five years, including road, stormwater, school, and recreation improvements. The Commission is discussing the plan, not voting on it.

• Proposed FY2024-2028 CIP includes $22.18 million in total expenditures
• Projects include Boulevard at Temple and Westover intersection improvements, Lakeview Avenue Modernization Phase I, and Ridge Road Culvert Replacement
• High school renovations: Fine Arts and Front Entrance/Administration areas, funded partly by FY22 debt issuance
• Future debt issuances planned: $12.5 million in FY2024-25 and $3.9 million in FY2026-27
• Unfunded projects are listed separately in the CIP document

The Commission held a work session to review the proposed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan, which includes $213.67 million in total project costs. No formal votes were taken on the plan or proposed property acquisitions during this session.

• Discussed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan with $22.26 million proposed for funding
• Reviewed Auxiliary City Hall parking lot expansion and future rezoning to RO
• Discussed Ridge Road Culvert Replacement and Boulevard at Westover projects
• Reviewed Gateway Roundabout improvements including lighting and signage
• Discussed proposal to investigate purchasing the old post office building at Pickwick
• Reviewed proposals for repaving Hamilton Avenue and Meridian Avenue
• Discussed lighting improvements for the east end of Temple Avenue
• Discussed priority of EMS vehicle replacement over fire station improvements

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the city's proposed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan and two preliminary development plans: filling a stormwater pond at Southlake Park to create lots, and a four-story storage facility at 801 Temple Avenue. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing citizen comments.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution 23-02 / Ordinance 23-8: FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan
• PD 22-08: Southlake Park Pond Fill - fill portion of stormwater pond along South Avenue for future lots
• PD 23-02: Temple Avenue Storage - 119,900 sq ft, four-story warehouse on 1.89 acres at 801 Temple Avenue

The Commission approved the city's five-year capital improvements plan and two preliminary site plans for business developments. The approved CIP includes projects totaling $22.26 million.

• Approved FY2024-2028 Capital Improvements Plan with City Manager amendment
• Approved PD 22-08 Southlake Park Pond Fill (6-0)
• Approved PD 23-02 Temple Avenue Storage preliminary site plan (6-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved revised agenda to move Subdivision/Plan of Development before Public Hearings

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, set 2023 meeting dates, and discuss old business including the Shamin Hotels Holiday Inn project. New business includes a potential incentive for Shamin Hotels. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive item being the Shamin Hotels incentive.

• Shamin Hotels Holiday Inn project update
• Shamin Hotels incentive discussion
• Approval of January 26, 2023 minutes
• 2023 meeting dates: May 18, July 27, September 28, November 30/December 7

The Authority approved the 2023 meeting dates and the minutes from the January 26 meeting. The Director provided updates on several local business projects, including hotel rebranding and new restaurant developments.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for May 18, July 27, September 28, and November 30 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved ordinances to increase income and net worth limits for elderly and disabled real estate tax exemptions and granted a special use permit to Christian Life Center Inc. Council also reached a consensus to cover 80% of a 6.2% increase in employee health insurance costs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-6 increasing income and net worth limits for elderly and disabled real estate tax exemptions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4 granting a special use permit to Christian Life Center Inc. at 505 Lakeview Avenue (7-0)
• Approved 2% salary increase for the City Manager
• Consensus reached for City to cover 80% of a 6.2% employee health insurance cost increase
• Majority consensus to provide a one-time $2,000 bonus to full-time employees not in the City's step plan (6-1)
• Approved payment of excess vacation leave accruals to full-time employees to reduce balances to the annual cap (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 14, 2023, with several first-reading ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. Key items include a solid waste ordinance to define and prohibit clutter with new fines, a special use permit for a church property, personnel policy changes, and multiple budget amendments. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including a Verizon easement and a budget amendment for various projects.

• Ordinance 23-2: Defines 'clutter', prohibits it, changes notice methods, reduces remedy time from 10 to 7 days, adds $100 administrative charge and $100 civil penalty for tall grass/weeds, and establishes liens for unpaid charges.
• Ordinance 23-4: Special use permit for Christian Life Center Inc. at 505 Lakeview Avenue to allow 70% lot coverage, 40% building coverage, and reduce buffer width to 10 feet.
• Ordinance 23-5: Removes prohibition on annual leave during first 6 months, adjusts accrual for 24-hour employees, increases sick leave payout at retirement from $8,000 to $10,000.
• Ordinance 23-FIN-2: Amends FY2023 budget by $464,462 including $240,080 FEMA grant, $162,151 for Lakeview Dam, and $60,000 for Microsoft Office 365.
• Resolution 23-7: Approves participation in opioid settlement against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS.

City Council approved several ordinances including the addition of Juneteenth as a paid city holiday and updates to solid waste and personnel policies. The council also approved budget amendments and a real estate tax exemption increase for elderly and disabled residents.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-3 adding Juneteenth as a City Holiday (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-2 updating solid waste codes regarding 'clutter' and grass violations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4 granting a special use permit to Christian Life Center Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-5 adjusting personnel leave policies and sick leave payout to $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-6 increasing income and net worth limits for elderly/disabled tax exemptions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-3 amending General Fund and Capital Projects budgets by $94,475 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ordinance No. 23-1 (Verizon easement) and Ordinance No. 23-FIN-2 (budget amendment of $464,462) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for The Sanctuary at 505 Lakeview Avenue and a preliminary plan of development for an express car wash at 360 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway. The commission will also select members for the Board of Architectural Review and the Planning Commission.

• Special Use Permit for The Sanctuary, 505 Lakeview Avenue, to allow increased lot coverage, increased building coverage, and reduced Buffer Type C width
• Preliminary plan of development for Dimmock & Jennick Car Wash, 360 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, an express car wash facility
• Selection of a member to serve on the Board of Architectural Review
• Selection of a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve on the Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plan for a new express car wash and a special use permit for a church addition. The board also recommended two members for city board appointments.

• Approved preliminary plan for Flagstop express car wash at 360 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway (6-0)
• Approved PC Resolution No. 23-01 and Ordinance No. 23-4 for Christian Life Center, Inc. addition at 505 Lakeview Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended Mr. Kweik to serve on the Board of Architectural Review (6-0)
• Recommended Mr. Kohan from the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve on the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved a $649,150 bid for Lakeview Dam improvements and authorized a grant application for license plate reader technology. The council also passed two ordinances to amend the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund budgets. A request to strengthen the noise ordinance was referred to a future work session.

• Approved $649,150 bid from Abernathy Construction for Lakeview Dam project (7-0)
• Approved grant application up to $10,000 for four FLOCK ALPR cameras (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-1 granting easement to Verizon Virginia Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-1 amending General Fund by $420,727 and Water and Sewer Fund by $140,885 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-2 amending General Fund Budget by $464,462 (7-0)
• Tabled noise ordinance discussion to a future work session

City Council

City Council appointed two members to the Virginia’s Gateway Region board. The council also approved a salary increase for the City Attorney.

• Approved Resolution No 23-6 appointing Michael J. Colb and T. Gregory Kochuba to Virginia’s Gateway Region for a one-year term (7-0)
• Approved 2% salary increase for the City Attorney (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding its annual retreat to discuss development opportunities, code enforcement revisions, financial overview including the FY 23-24 budget, tax-related topics, and human resources matters. The agenda includes a real property tax exemption request from Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, Inc. The city also notes its FY 2022 audit is pending, with completion estimated by February 28, 2023.

• Discussion of development opportunities for various properties, including Sherwood Hills Swim Club property
• Code enforcement and potential city code revisions
• Financial overview: revenue trends, FY 23-24 budget preview, quarterly finance report
• Tax discussions: personal property tax (proration, rate, relief) and elderly/disabled real estate tax exemption
• Consideration of real property tax exemption request by Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, Inc.

Council decided to revert the personal property tax rate to $3.50 for FY23-24 and increased income and asset limits for elderly/disabled tax exemptions. The body also approved adding Juneteenth to the city holiday schedule and supported several employee compensation and leave policy changes.

• Reverted personal property tax rate to $3.50 for FY23-24 (6-0)
• Maintained personal property tax relief percentage at 46% (6-0)
• Decided not to change to prorate taxes (5-1)
• Increased elderly/disabled tax exemption income limit to $44,000 and assets to $100,000 (6-0)
• Added Juneteenth to the official City Holiday Schedule
• Denied real property tax exemption request by Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, Inc.
• Approved $1,000 bonus for all full-time employees not in Public Safety pay plan
• Supported increasing maximum sick leave payout at retirement from $8,000 to $10,000

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority holds its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes, and set 2023 meeting dates. Old business includes updates on CBL Properties, Popeyes, and the Stallings Oil site. New business covers a City Council retreat and a Shamin Hotels request update.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• 2023 proposed meeting dates: March 23, May 18, July 27, Sept 28, Nov 30/Dec 7
• Old business: CBL Properties, Popeyes, Stallings Oil site
• New business: City Council Retreat Feb 3-4, Shamin Hotels request update

The Authority held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and approve the 2023 calendar. Members also received updates on several local commercial developments and hotel projects.

• Elected Mrs. Comstock as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Kester as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for Jan 26, Mar 23, May 18, July 27, Sept 28, and Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Approved corrections to December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a real property tax exemption request from Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, Inc., and to review potential code enforcement revisions. They will also discuss the temporary closure of city facilities and consider a budget amendment ordinance. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget amendment, which transfers funds for sewer repairs and other items.

• Discussion on real property tax exemption request by Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, Inc.
• Discussion on code enforcement and potential revisions to city codes (vegetation, inoperable vehicles, exterior storage, collection cans)
• Discussion on temporary closure of city facilities
• Ordinance 23-FIN-1: Amend General Fund Budget by $420,727 (including $395,370 for pavement preservation) and transfer $140,885 for emergency sewer repair
• Audit statement: FY 2021-2022 audit pending, estimated completion January 31, 2023

City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-1 to amend the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund budgets. The council also held work sessions on tax exemptions and code enforcement, deferring decisions to a February retreat.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-FIN-1 to amend General Fund Budget by $420,727 and transfer $140,885 to Water and Sewer Fund for emergency sewer repair (7-0)
• Tabled decision on Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum tax exemption request for 860 West Roslyn Road until February retreat
• Tabled decisions on code revisions regarding tall grass, vegetative growth, inoperable vehicles, and front yard parking until February retreat
• Decided City buildings will remain open on January 24, 2023, but flags will be lowered to half-staff

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance granting a right-of-way easement to Dominion Energy, a second reading to ratify a $1,000 pandemic bonus for School Resource Officers, and resolutions for a 5% salary increase for the City Clerk, a four-year funding commitment for VDOT projects, and setting 2023 meeting dates. The council will also receive a tourism update and hear public comments. The meeting includes routine reports and an audit status update.

• Ordinance 22-22: Approve right-of-way easement agreement with Dominion Energy Virginia
• Ordinance 22-21: Ratify one-time $1,000 pandemic bonus to School Resource Officers
• Resolution 23-2: Award City Clerk a 5% salary increase
• Resolution 23-3: Renew four-year commitment to fund local share of VDOT projects
• Resolution 23-4: Set regular meeting dates for 2023

City Council approved a right-of-way agreement with Dominion Energy and ratified a $1,000 pandemic bonus for School Resource Officers. The Council also approved a salary increase for the City Clerk and renewed funding commitments for VDOT projects.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22-22 for Dominion Energy easement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-21 ratifying $1,000 pandemic bonus for School Resource Officers (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-2 awarding City Clerk a 5% salary increase (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-3 renewing 4-year funding commitment for VDOT projects (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-4 specifying regular meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved motion to fly City flags at half-staff on January 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Deferred motion to close City offices on January 20, 2023, to January 17 work session (Unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session to discuss an appointment to the Youth Services Commission. After the closed session, the council will vote to certify compliance with open meeting laws and consider any related motions or resolutions. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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

City Council held a special meeting to consider an appointment to the Youth Services Commission. The council approved a resolution to appoint one member for a three-year term.

• Approved Resolution No 23-5 appointing Thad Johnson to the Youth Services Commission for a three-year term beginning February 1, 2023 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for the year. The commission approved its rules of procedure, the 2022 annual report, and a new meeting schedule. It also voted to move the regular meeting start time to 6:00 PM.

• Elected Mr. Hartson as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Mrs. Schiff as Vice-Chairman (7-0)
• Appointed Mr. Carter as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved minutes for November 1, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted rules of procedure (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report with amendments (7-0)
• Approved moving meeting start time to 6:00 PM (6-1)
• Approved meeting schedule option 1 (7-0)

City Council

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council. The council will administer the oath of office to newly elected members, elect a mayor and vice mayor, and adopt a resolution establishing its rules of procedure. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Oath of office for new council members Kenneth B. Frenier, Elizabeth G. Luck, John E. Piotrowski, and John T. Wood
• Election of mayor and vice mayor
• Resolution No. 23-1 adopting City Council Rules of Procedure

City Council held its organizational meeting to swear in members and elect leadership. The council unanimously elected T. Gregory Kochuba as Mayor and Robert W. Wade as Vice Mayor. Resolution No 23-1 regarding Council Rules of Procedure was also approved.

• Approved remote participation for Dr. Laura F. Poe (7-0)
• Elected T. Gregory Kochuba as Mayor (7-0)
• Elected Robert W. Wade as Vice Mayor (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No 23-1 providing for Council Rules of Procedure (7-0)