Colonial Heights public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss appointments to several city boards and commissions. The body will also consider the performance of the City Clerk during a closed session.

• Appointments to Advisory Board to Recreation and Parks
• Appointments to District 19 Community Services Board
• Appointments to Economic Development Authority
• Appointments to Historical Commission
• Appointments to Planning Commission and Youth Services Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances to increase water meter test fees (from $15 to $95), raise security deposits for water service (residential to $250, commercial to $500), mandate remote-read meters for new construction, and increase water usage charges. They will also vote on increasing the monthly stormwater utility fee by $0.75, raising sewer service charges, and amending the General Pay Plan to raise part-time wages by $0.50 per hour. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments transferring over $5.9 million to the School Board for prior fiscal years and a first reading for a small budget appropriation for public safety and a tennis program.

• Ordinance 24-21: water meter test fee to $95, security deposits up to $250 (residential) or $500 (commercial), remote-read meters required, and increased water usage charges
• Ordinance 24-23: stormwater utility fee increase of $0.75 per month on all developed properties
• Ordinance 24-24: increase charges for sewer service
• Ordinances 24-FIN-19 & 20: appropriations of $2,042,232 and $3,908,301 to the School Board for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Ordinance 24-22: remove Economic Development Administrator from Grade 18 and raise part-time hourly rate by $0.50 effective January 1, 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority meets for a holiday breakfast and routine business. Items include approving September 2024 minutes, discussing potential 2025 meeting dates (list provided), and receiving chairman and treasurer reports. No new business or specific projects are on the agenda.

• Potential 2025 meeting dates listed: Jan 25, Mar 20, May 22, Jul 24, Sep 25, Nov 20 or Dec 4
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting
• Holiday breakfast held at Keystone Tractor Museum

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and prior minutes, and set its 2025 meeting schedule, correcting a date to avoid a Saturday. The board welcomed new member Justin Carroll and Assistant City Manager Dr. Leonardo Caballero. Staff reported on ongoing developments and future economic development initiatives.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Set 2025 meeting dates: Jan 23, Mar 20, May 22, Jul 24, Sep 25, Dec 4
• Corrected Jan 25, 2025 date to Jan 23, 2025 (Thursday)
• Chose Dec 4, 2025 over Nov 20, 2025 for final meeting

Planning Commission

The agenda includes only procedural items: approval of minutes, a public hearing period, recognition of Vice Mayor Wade's service, and staff reports. No new rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings for specific projects are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes for October 1 and November 6, 2024 meetings
• Recognition of Vice Mayor Wade’s service on Planning Commission
• Reports from planning director, city engineer, city manager, and city attorney

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several budget amendments and utility fee increases. The meeting includes a closed session regarding a 19.83-acre industrial parcel and a legal matter concerning an elected official.

• Proposed $2,042,232 and $3,908,301 budget transfers to the School Board
• Proposed water fee changes: meter testing $15 to $95, residential deposits $150 to $250, and commercial deposits $150 to $500
• Proposed $0.75 increase to the monthly stormwater utility fee
• Proposed increase to sewer service charges
• Proposed $0.50 hourly rate increase for certain part-time positions

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances to change the land-use map and zoning classification of a 0.12-acre property at 105 Norfolk Avenue from residential to community commercial and boulevard business district. The council will also consider budget amendments totaling $183,933 for grants, donations, and emergency repairs, and a resolution supporting Richard Bland College's transition to independent governance. Other items include proclamations, a hazardous waste collection MOU, and recognition of department awards.

• Public hearings on ordinances to rezone 105 Norfolk Avenue (parcel 41000402043) from Low Density Single-Family to Community Commercial and reclassify to Boulevard Business District.
• Second reading of budget amendment (Ord. 24-FIN-17) appropriating $110,129 in grants and donations, including $55,000 for emergency roof repair at the Courthouse.
• First reading of budget amendment (Ord. 24-FIN-18) appropriating $73,804 for library reading program, public safety equipment, and vehicle purchases.
• Resolution (24-41) supporting Richard Bland College's transition to an independent governance structure.
• Resolution (24-39) to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste MOU with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council. The council will hold a closed meeting to discuss an appointment to the Economic Development Authority and to consult with legal counsel on litigation concerning unpaid real property taxes on four parcels. Following the closed session, the council will vote on a certification of compliance and consider appointments.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointment to the Economic Development Authority
• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on litigation over unpaid real property taxes on four parcels
• Vote on certification of closed-meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions on appointments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a review and exercise using case studies of gateways, image corridors, and shopping centers. The goal is to identify themes and develop recommendations for planning initiatives to present to City Council.

• Review of Gateways/Image Corridor Areas case studies
• Review of Large Shopping Centers case studies
• Review of Small Shopping Centers case studies

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a second reading to grant a special use permit to Dick's Sporting Goods for temporary warehousing and distribution at 114 Southpark Circle. Other items include budget amendments appropriating over $1.3 million in state and federal funds for road paving, security upgrades, and various department grants. The council will also note the delayed FY2023 audit, now expected by October 15, 2024.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance 24-20: special use permit for Dick's Sporting Goods to use 113,545 sq ft at 114 Southpark Circle for temporary warehousing and distribution
• Second reading of ordinance 24-FIN-16: appropriating $1,111,746 from VDOT for SGR Boulevard Paving and $100,000 from bond funds for City Facilities Security Upgrades
• First reading of ordinance 24-FIN-17: appropriating $110,129 in grants and donations for library tech, police selective enforcement, fire fitness equipment, opioid abatement partnership, and $55,000 for emergency courthouse roof repair
• Consent agenda includes approval of four sets of meeting minutes and a budget amendment for $7,748 in state funds for detention order personnel costs
• City posts audit statement: FY2023 audit delayed due to new financial system and finance director turnover; estimated completion October 15, 2024

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to convene a closed session under three state exemptions: to discuss an appointment to the Youth Services Commission, the potential disposition of a publicly-held 19.83-acre industrially zoned parcel, and to consult with legal counsel about litigation concerning unpaid real property taxes. After the closed session, the council will vote to certify compliance with open meeting laws and consider appointments.

• Closed session to discuss disposition of an industrially zoned 19.83-acre publicly-held parcel
• Closed session to consider an appointment to the Youth Services Commission
• Closed session to consult with legal counsel on litigation over penalties and interest on unpaid real property taxes
• Vote to certify closed session compliance and consider resolutions of appointments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an Existing Conditions Analysis Report regarding lot width requirements in RL and RM districts. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and reports from city officials.

• Existing Conditions Analysis Report – Lot Width Requirement of RL & RM Districts

Economic Development Authority

The City of Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Economic Development Authority

This is a notice of a rescheduled meeting of the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority. The agenda contains only procedural information—date, time, location, and contact details—and no items for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will consider adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from July and September meetings, and set the December meeting date. The main action is a motion to enter a closed meeting under Virginia Code to discuss a prospective business or industry locating at a 19.83-acre city-owned property.

• Adoption of agenda for September 25 meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 25 and September 4, 2024 meetings
• Set December 5, 2024 as next meeting date
• Motion to hold closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A.5) to discuss a prospective business at a 19.83-acre city-owned parcel

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting with a closed session for security discussions, then a work session to consider Resolution 24-37 authorizing an amendment to the FY 2024-2025 Community Services Performance Contract with District 19 Community Services Board. Updates will be presented on the Temple Avenue Improvement Project, the Community Assessment Survey, and code enforcement statistics.

• Resolution 24-37: Authorizing amendment to the FY 2024-2025 Community Services Performance Master Agreement with District 19 Community Services Board (Contract P1636.777.1)
• Temple Avenue Improvement Project update including a proposed fountain and quote for a pond fountain
• Community Assessment Survey update (draft survey and presentation linked)
• Code Enforcement update with statistical slides
• Closed meeting under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A.19) to discuss security improvements for city facilities

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Resolution No. 24-37, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the FY 2024-2025 Community Services Performance Contract Master Agreement with District 19 CSB. The council also authorized staff to purchase and install a pond fountain at the Temple Avenue roundabout and to implement the Community Assessment Survey. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session for security discussions.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-37 for CSB performance contract amendment (7-0)
• Authorized purchase and installation of pond fountain at Temple Avenue roundabout (unanimous)
• Authorized implementation and distribution of Community Assessment Survey (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of a budget amendment appropriating $266,909 for state and federal grants, emergency sewer repairs, and fire equipment. A first-reading ordinance will consider $1.2 million in capital projects including SGR Boulevard paving and security upgrades. Another first-reading ordinance would grant a special use permit to Dick's Sporting Goods for temporary warehousing at 114 Southpark Circle. The council will also acknowledge a delayed FY23 audit now expected to be completed by September 16, 2024.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-FIN-15: $266,909 appropriation for police grants ($74,208 and $49,500 for equipment), $73,085 for FEMA flood mitigation, $165,000 for emergency sewer repairs, and $231,231 reallocation for fire apparatus
• First reading of Ordinance 24-FIN-16: $1,111,746 from VDOT for SGR Boulevard Paving and $100,000 for City Facilities Security Upgrades
• First reading of Ordinance 24-20: special use permit for Dick's Sporting Goods to operate 113,545 sq ft of temporary warehouse space at 114 Southpark Circle
• FY23 city audit statement: pending due to new financial system and staff turnover; estimated completion September 16, 2024
• Proclamation designating September 2024 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $266,909 General Fund budget amendment and several meeting minutes. It also approved first readings of ordinances for a $1.2 million capital projects fund amendment and a special use permit for Dick's Sporting Goods. No public hearings were held, and no items were contested.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance 24-FIN-15 (budget amendment) and four sets of minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-FIN-16 (first reading) for $1,211,746 capital projects fund amendment (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-20 (first reading) granting special use permit to Dick's Sporting Goods (6-0)
• Agreed to discuss chicken ordinance request at upcoming work session

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the potential disposition of a 19.83-acre industrially zoned parcel of city-owned real property, the performance of the City Manager, and appointments to three citizen boards. Following the closed session, the council will consider motions and resolutions for those appointments.

• Closed session to discuss disposition of 19.83-acre industrially zoned parcel of publicly-held real property.
• Closed session to discuss performance of City Manager.
• Closed session to discuss appointments to Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeal, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Transportation Safety Commission.
• Potential appointment votes after closed session.

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved appointments to the Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Transportation Safety Commission. The council also held a closed session to discuss appointments, City Manager performance, and a potential property disposition, certifying the closed session as lawful.

• Appointed Bryant Haydt to Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals (2-year term) (6-0)
• Appointed Mark Form to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (2-year term) (6-0)
• Appointed Matthew Spruill as ex-officio member of Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Appointed John Brandt to Transportation Safety Commission (2-year term) (6-0)
• Appointed Edward B. Bish to Transportation Safety Commission (4-year term) (6-0)
• Held closed meeting to discuss appointments, City Manager performance, and property disposition (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia law (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet for an educational session covering its authority, purpose, and duties, followed by FOIA training. No public hearings, rezoning requests, or contract approvals are on the agenda; the meeting is entirely procedural and informational.

• Overview of Planning Commission authority, purpose, and duties presented by Director Carter
• FOIA training presented by City Attorney Fisher
• Reports from Chairman, Planning Director, City Engineer, City Manager, and City Attorney
• Discussion of potential future focus areas: Southpark Mall, the Boulevard Corridor, and the Pickwick Shopping Center (mentioned in the overview document)

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission met on September 4, 2024, but took no substantive votes. The meeting included an overview of the commission's duties, FOIA training, and discussion of property maintenance concerns, with staff clarifying that such issues are outside the commission's purview. No old business was considered, and no formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• No substantive decisions made; meeting was informational

Economic Development Authority

This is a notice for a special meeting of the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority. The provided text includes only the meeting date, time, location, and contact information. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source document.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss a bylaws amendment for secretary appointment, education opportunities for members, and the respective roles of the EDA and the new Assistant City Manager position. The agenda also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and old business updates.

• Discussion of bylaws amendment for secretary appointment
• Discussion of education opportunities for EDA members
• Discussion of the role of the EDA vs. the new Assistant City Manager position

The Economic Development Authority approved an amendment to its bylaws allowing a City Employee, rather than the Economic Development Administrator, to serve as Secretary, and appointed Amber Wallace as Secretary. The board also discussed the Assistant City Manager hiring process, the 19-acre city-owned property, and potential closed meeting procedures.

• Approved agenda with reordered items (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws amendment changing secretary role to City Employee (unanimous)
• Appointed Amber Wallace as EDA Secretary (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes approval pending recording check

Economic Development Authority

The August 21, 2024 special meeting of the Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority has been cancelled. No agenda items are scheduled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four second-reading ordinances: setting penalty and interest rates on delinquent real estate and personal property taxes, adopting a water/sewer disconnection policy for nonpayment, and revising the pay plan to add a full-time Assistant City Manager position. Under the consent agenda, they will vote on a budget amendment appropriating $38,400 for detention order costs and opioid abatement, plus a $196,500 transfer for incarceration costs. The council will also introduce a first-reading ordinance amending the FY2025 budget to appropriate $266,909 in grants and transfers for police equipment, fire equipment, emergency sewer repairs, and other items. A resolution to apply for a Cameron Foundation grant for a senior transportation van is also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-13: specify penalty and interest on delinquent real estate taxes
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-16: specify penalty and interest on delinquent personal property taxes
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-18: adopt policy for disconnecting water/sewer service for nonpayment
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-19: revise pay plan to add Assistant City Manager as full-time unclassified position
• First reading of Ordinance 24-FIN-15: appropriate $266,909 in grants and transfers for police, fire, emergency sewer repairs, and other FY2025 budget amendments

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting featuring a closed session. The body will discuss the disposition of a publicly-held industrial parcel and consider appointments to several city boards and commissions.

• Disposition of an industrially zoned 19.83-acre parcel of publicly-held real property
• Appointments to the City Advisory Board to Council
• Appointments to the Advisory Board to Recreation and Parks
• Appointments to the Economic Development Authority
• Appointments to the Personnel Board and Youth Services Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Dick's Sporting Goods for a special use permit to use the former Sears building at 114 Southpark Circle (approx. 113,545 sq. ft.) for temporary warehousing and distribution. The property is zoned General Business. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from the July 2 meeting and reports from city officials.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution 24-03 / Ordinance 24-20: special use permit for temporary warehousing and distribution at 114 Southpark Circle (former Sears building) by Dick's Sporting Goods
• Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Reports from Chairman, Director of Planning, City Engineer, City Manager, and City Attorney

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and chairman reports, hear project updates under old business, and discuss a new Business Retention and Expansion Program. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer's Report
• Project Updates under Old Business
• Discussion of Business Retention and Expansion Program

City Council

The City Council will enter a closed meeting to discuss the potential disposition of an industrially-zoned 19.83-acre publicly-held parcel and consult with legal counsel on litigation regarding unpaid tax penalties. Following the closed session, the Council will hold public hearings on five ordinances: setting penalty and interest rates on delinquent real estate and personal property taxes, establishing lifetime pet licenses, updating military leave policies, and allowing indirect supervision of relatives. A work session will cover updates on the Fall Line Trail, Temple Avenue improvements, public safety compensation, and a retreat follow-up.

• Closed meeting to discuss disposition of an industrially-zoned 19.83-acre publicly-held real property parcel
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-13: setting penalty/interest on delinquent real estate taxes
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-14: lifetime licenses for dogs/cats and license tax
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-16: setting penalty/interest on delinquent personal property taxes
• Work session: Fall Line Trail update and Temple Avenue improvement project updates

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will review a special use permit for a campground at 880 W. Roslyn Road. The meeting includes second readings for budget amendments involving sewer repairs and public safety funds. The council will also hold first readings on various ordinances regarding taxes, animal licenses, and personnel policies.

• Special use permit for a 10-campsite campground at 880 W. Roslyn Road
• Budget amendments totaling $125,095 for public safety and library programs
• Transfer of $471,500 to Children’s Services Act and Public Works
• Ordinance establishing lifetime licenses for dogs and cats
• Resolution approving participation in the Kroger opioid settlement

Planning Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for 2024-2025. This plan includes an expected $91,001 to fund home repairs and accessibility improvements for approximately eight households. Additionally, staff will provide an update on a planned community assessment survey regarding city development.

• CDBG Annual Action Plan (PY2024-2025) with $91,001 in expected funding
• Home repair and accessibility program for approximately eight households
• Colonial Heights Community Assessment Survey informational update

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its annual organization meeting to elect officers and adopt by-laws. The board will also conduct a public hearing regarding a request to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement for a single-family home at 208 Piedmont Avenue.

• Variance request for 208 Piedmont Avenue to reduce required lot frontage from 75 feet to approximately 69.62 feet
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Adoption of Board by-laws

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding the 2024-2025 Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget. The agenda also includes a community assessment overview and proposed staff reorganizations. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss legal matters related to tax penalties and personnel.

• Resolution No 24-27: Approving the Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget for 2024-2025
• Community Assessment Overview
• Proposed Staff Reorganizations
• Closed session regarding tax penalty litigation and personnel matters

City Council

The Council is considering the proposed annual operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda also includes readings for ordinances regarding real estate tax rates, solid waste collection fees, and a new campground permit.

• Proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget (Resolution 24-20)
• Special use permit for a 10-campsite campground at 880 W. Roslyn Road (Ordinance 24-7)
• Real estate tax rate fixed at $1.20 for the 2025 tax year (Ordinance 24-9)
• Increased monthly charges for solid waste collection and disposal (Ordinance 24-11)
• Updates to General and Public Safety pay plans (Ordinance 24-10)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session to consider appointments. These discussions involve the Community Criminal Justice Board, Brightpoint Board of Trustees, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and South Central Wastewater Authority. The council will also vote on motions and resolutions regarding these appointments.

• Closed session for board and committee appointments
• Appointments to Community Criminal Justice Board
• Appointments to Brightpoint Board of Trustees
• Appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Appointments to South Central Wastewater Authority

Economic Development Authority

The provided text is a notice regarding a change to the meeting date. No other agenda items, discussions, or business matters are listed in this document.

• No specific agenda items or business matters are listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plan of development for a five-story hotel. The project, known as Home 2 Suites, involves approximately 3.10 acres in the General Business zoning district.

• Preliminary plan of development for Home 2 Suites (PD 23-06)
• Proposed installation of a five-foot sidewalk along Jennick Drive and Charles H. Dimock Parkway

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council and School Board will meet to discuss mental health services, special needs programs, and a potential new high school. A work session will also address budget amendments for flood mitigation, public safety, and intersection projects.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-FIN-12 to appropriate $200,933 to the General Fund
• Discussion on a possible future new high school
• Appropriation of $234,944 for the Boulevard at Temple Ave. Intersection Project
• Police Department briefing on speed cameras in school zones
• First reading of Ordinance 24-12 to award a $3,500 bonus to the City Clerk

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget. The agenda includes first readings for ordinances regarding personal property taxes, real estate tax rates, and increases to solid waste collection fees. The council will also consider updates to the city's General Pay Plan and salary ranges.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget
• Ordinance 24-9 to set the 2025 real estate tax rate at $1.20
• Ordinance 24-11 to increase monthly charges for solid waste collection and disposal
• Ordinance 24-8 regarding a tax levy on certain personal property for 2024 and 2025
• Ordinance 24-10 to revise the General Pay Plan and salary ranges

City Council

The Council will hold a closed session to discuss appointments for the Historical Commission and Youth Services Commission. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the performance of the City Clerk and the City Manager.

• Appointments to the Historical Commission
• Appointments to the Youth Services Commission
• Performance review of the City Clerk
• Performance review of the City Manager

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plat and development plan for Sherwood Hills Section 7, creating seven single-family lots on the former swim club site, and hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a campground at the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• SUB 23-03: Subdivide 4.87 acres into 7 lots at 1033 Forestview Drive, with 5' sidewalk along Fairmont and Forestview Drives
• PD 23-05: Preliminary plan for 7 single-family detached homes on the same property
• PC Resolution 24-02 / Ordinance 24-7: Special use permit for campground and gravel parking at 880 W. Roslyn Road (Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum)
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed real property tax increase and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. A work session is also scheduled to discuss the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax increase (current rate is $1.20 per $100)
• Resolution No 24-15: Approving the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Work session to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget
• Notice of pending FY 2023 audit, estimated for completion by May 31, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the FY2024-2025 Public School Budget. A work session is scheduled to discuss the proposed annual operating budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider several budget amendments regarding police equipment and infrastructure.

• First reading of the FY2024-2025 Public School Budget
• Second reading to establish a Tourism Improvement District
• Proposed $6,000 bonus for the City Manager
• $42,137 budget amendment for police equipment and parking lot projects
• Discussion of the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct three closed sessions. These sessions involve personnel matters and legal consultations. The meeting concludes with a vote to certify compliance with open meeting requirements.

• Discussion of an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding a federal employment discrimination charge
• Discussion of the City Manager's performance

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY25-29 Capital Improvement Plan and consider several budget amendments. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances regarding fire travelway parking citations and various fund appropriations. The council will also hear the first reading of an ordinance to establish a Tourism Improvement District.

• Ordinance 24-FIN-5: $170,991 appropriation for police, fire, and emergency siren purchase
• Ordinance 24-4: Authorizing Fire/EMS volunteers to issue citations for illegal parking in fire travelways
• Ordinance 24-5: First reading to establish a Tourism Improvement District
• Budget transfer of $465,499 from the Total Maximum Daily Load Project to Citywide Infrastructure
• Presentation of the proposed FY25-29 Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and on a subdivision and preliminary development plan for Gills Point, Section 12. The CIP is a 5-year guide for capital projects, and the commission will vote on a resolution recommending it to City Council. The Gills Point request involves subdividing 5.4736 acres into 19 lots for single-family homes, with street extensions.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution No. 24-01 for the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• SUB 23-01: Subdivision of 5.4736 acres into 19 lots (18 new parcels plus parent) north of Conduit Road
• PD 23-03: Preliminary plan for 19 single-family detached dwelling lots in RL Low Density Residential district
• Extension of Briarcliffe Drive and Perthshire Lane as part of Gills Point Section 12
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving January minutes, and discussing old and new business items. Old business includes updates on Popeyes, the Stallings Oil site, Panera, and a REBKEE incentive payment. New business covers conference attendance and designations for VADMO, MODEX 2024, and ICSC Re-Con 2024. No votes on specific projects are listed on this agenda.

• Old business: Popeyes, Stallings Oil site, Panera, REBKEE incentive payment
• New business: VADMO Conference and Designation, MODEX 2024, ICSC Re-Con 2024
• Meeting location: Medallion Pools, 840 W. Roslyn Road, 8:30 AM

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget appropriations for public safety, infrastructure, and the Appomattox River Trail. The body is also considering a greenspace easement on Cedar Lane and the creation of a grant-funded Crime Analyst position.

• Ordinance 24-2: Ten-year greenspace easement for MDC Coast 12, LLC over 9,880 square feet of Cedar Lane
• Ordinance 24-FIN-2: Budget amendments including $255,000 for emergency sewer repairs and $725,769 for Appomattox River Greenway Trail – Phase V
• Ordinance 24-3: $6,000 bonus for the City Attorney
• Ordinance 24-4: Authorization for Fire and EMS volunteers to issue citations for illegal parking in fire travelways
• Ordinance 24-FIN-5: Budget appropriations of $170,991 for various departments, including an emergency alert siren

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider appointments to several local boards and commissions. These discussions will take place in a closed meeting pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

• Appointments to the City Board of Architectural Review
• Appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team
• Appointments to the Historical Commission
• Appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Virginia Gateway Region and Youth Services Commission

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a two-day retreat to discuss financial trends, the FY 24-25 budget preview, and utility rate options. Discussions also include public works projects, human resources policies, and planning department updates.

• FY 24-25 Budget Preview including revenue trends and utility rate increase options
• Conduit Road repaving project estimates ranging from $358,899.07 to $698,610.07
• Proposed water meter testing fee increase from $15 to $100
• Proposed utility deposit increase from $150 to $175
• FY 23 audit delay update with an estimated completion date of March 29, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a budget amendment for police equipment and fire department phone lines. The meeting includes a tour of the Violet Bank and a closed session regarding personnel and appointments.

• Ordinance No 24-FIN-4: appropriating $21,230 for Police Department equipment and $42,873 for Fire Department NextGen 911 phone lines
• Tour of Violet Bank at 303 Virginia Avenue
• Closed meeting to discuss appointment to the Riverside Regional Jail Authority
• Closed meeting to discuss performance of the City Attorney
• Public Works Projects Update

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting on February 13, 2024. The primary item on the agenda is attendance at a reception for former Council Members honoring the city's 75th Anniversary.

• Reception for former Council Members for the City of Colonial Heights’ 75th Anniversary

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a Tourism Improvement District Plan. The body is also considering several budget amendments, a lease update for the Collegiate Baseball Experience, and a greenspace easement on Cedar Lane.

• Public hearing on a Tourism Improvement District Plan
• Resolution 24-6 to amend the Collegiate Baseball Experience lease regarding expiration, payments, and alcohol sales
• Ordinance 24-FIN-2 to appropriate $422,176 for emergency sewer repairs, Appomattox River Trail, and other items
• Ordinance 24-2 for a 10-year greenspace easement of approximately 9,880 square feet on Cedar Lane to MDC Coast 12, LLC
• Ordinance 24-FIN-1 (Second Reading) to appropriate $168,392 for the 2024 Firearm Intervention and Prevention Program and a police banquet

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will consider two development applications: a preliminary subdivision plat for Cabell Drive and a preliminary plan of development for a physical therapy office on West Roslyn Road. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing the March meeting date, which conflicts with the Virginia Primary.

• Subdivision of 5.278 acres on Cabell Drive into two lots, including a 62-unit multi-family complex
• Preliminary plan for a 4,147 sq ft physical therapy office at 1100 West Roslyn Road
• Discussion of moving the March 2024 meeting date due to the Virginia Primary
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a City Assessor. This item was addressed in a closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

• Appointment of a City Assessor

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting, and receive project updates. New business includes state ethics training and a City Council retreat scheduled for March 1-2. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
• Project updates under Old Business
• State Ethics Training under New Business
• City Council Retreat on March 1-2

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to amend General, Recreation, and Capital Projects funds. The body will also discuss the formation of a Tourism Improvement District and amendments to a lease with Collegiate Baseball Experience.

• Ordinance 23-FIN-18: Appropriating $1,107,213 to General Fund, $6,529 to Recreation Fund, and $74,602 to Water and Sewer Fund
• Ordinance 23-FIN-19: Budget amendments including $5,361,945 for the Capital Projects Fund and Lakeview Dam project
• Ordinance 24-FIN-1: Appropriating $168,392 for the 2024 Firearm Intervention and Prevention Program
• Resolution 24-1: Intent to form a Tourism Improvement District
• Ordinance 23-FIN-17: Appropriating $300,106 for the North Elementary School project

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss an appointment to the City Board of Zoning Appeals. This item was addressed in a closed meeting pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

• Appointment to the City Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments regarding prior year encumbrances and public safety personnel expenses. Additionally, the council will review a resolution to form a Tourism Improvement District and a resolution to end a local state of emergency.

• Ordinance 23-FIN-18: Appropriations for General Fund, Recreation Fund, and Water and Sewer Fund
• Ordinance 23-FIN-19: Budget transfers for Public Safety personnel expenses and Capital Projects Fund
• Ordinance 23-FIN-17: Appropriations for litter abatement and the North Elementary School project
• Ordinance 24-FIN-1: Grant funds for the Firearm Intervention and Prevention Program
• Resolution 24-1: Intent to form a Tourism Improvement District

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss an appointment to the City Board of Zoning Appeals. This item was scheduled for a closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

• Appointment to the City Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The Special and Regular meetings of the Colonial Heights City Council scheduled for January 9, 2024, have been canceled due to impending weather. Both meetings are rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, appoint a secretary, adopt rules of procedure, and set its meeting schedule for the next 12 months. The agenda also includes approval of the December 6, 2023 minutes, the 2023 annual report, and a public comment period. No substantive zoning or development decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Approval of December 6, 2023 minutes
• 2023 Annual Report