Colonial Heights public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance 25-FIN-16 (second reading) to amend the 2025‑2026 budget, allocating $946,182 of Virginia Department of Transportation funds for SGR Boulevard paving and the Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI, plus $3,802 in donations to public safety. It will also hear Ordinance 25-FIN-17 (first reading) appropriating $40,878 from various grant sources, Resolution 25-64 authorizing the City Manager to sign a health department agreement with the Virginia Department of Health, and Ordinance 25-23 (second reading) raising hourly rates for certain part‑time positions by $0.27 effective Jan 1 2026. An audit statement notes the FY2024 audit is pending with an estimated completion date of Feb 10 2026.

• Ordinance 25-FIN-16 (second reading) – $946,182 VDOT funds for SGR Boulevard paving ($264,182) and Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI ($682,000); $3,802 donations to public safety.
• Ordinance 25-FIN-17 (first reading) – $40,878 appropriations from donations, grant funds, and federal asset forfeiture for public safety, human services, and miscellaneous uses.
• Resolution 25-64 – authorizes the City Manager to enter the agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for funding and services of the Colonial Heights Health Department and grants future signatory authority.
• Ordinance 25-23 (second reading) – revises the General Pay Plan, increasing hourly rates for certain part‑time positions by $0.27 effective Jan 1 2026.
• Audit statement – FY2024 audit pending; delay due to prior year audit; expected completion Feb 10 2026.

The City Council unanimously approved several budget appropriations, including $946,182 for capital projects such as SGR Boulevard paving and the Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI. It also adopted a resolution giving the City Manager authority to sign health department agreements with the Virginia Department of Health. Additional ordinances adjusted public‑safety funding, grant allocations, and part‑time employee pay rates.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-FIN-16 appropriating $946,182 for SGR Boulevard paving ($264,182) and Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI ($682,000) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-FIN-16 allocating $3,802 in donations to Public Safety and Miscellaneous (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-FIN-17 appropriating $40,878 for various grants and donations, including $33,500 for a police vehicle (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-64 authorizing the City Manager to sign Virginia Department of Health agreements for the Health Department (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-23 raising hourly rates for certain part‑time positions by $0.27 (7‑0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda (7‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:04 PM (7‑0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council held a special meeting that began with a closed session to discuss appointments to several boards and commissions. The council then returned to an open session, certified compliance with closed‑meeting rules, and considered motions and resolutions of those appointments. An audit statement was presented noting that the fiscal year 2024 audit is pending, delayed by the FY 2023 audit, with an estimated completion date of February 10, 2026.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, Economic Development Authority, Fire Prevention Code Appeals, Personnel Board, and Friends of the Lower Appomattox River
• Motions and resolutions of appointments to the aforementioned boards and commissions
• Audit statement: FY 2024 audit pending; delay caused by FY 2023 audit; estimated completion February 10, 2026

The City Council approved seven resolutions appointing individuals to the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, the Economic Development Authority, the Personnel Board, the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, and the Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals. All appointment votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also certified that the closed‑meeting discussions complied with the Code of Virginia and posted an audit statement noting the FY2024 audit is pending with completion expected by February 10, 2026.

• Approved Ross Bauschatz & Glenn A Dean to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Approved Douglas E. Smith (member) & Andrew Barnes (alternate) to Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (7-0)
• Approved Randy Ahigrim to Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved Mitchell Hartson to Personnel Board (7-0)
• Approved Leonardo Cabellero to Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (7-0)
• Approved John V. Mazza, III to Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals (7-0)
• Certified closed‑meeting compliance with Code of Virginia (7-0)
• Posted FY2024 audit delay statement; completion estimated Feb 10, 2026

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM and 7:00 PM in City Hall was postponed because of inclement weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The agenda will be reposted on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met in a closed session to consider the disposition of an approximately 19.83‑acre parcel of publicly held industrial‑zoned land and the award of a public contract involving public funds. The meeting also included routine reports, new business items such as the Colonial Ridge Multi‑Family Housing Revenue Bonds, and staff updates on local development projects. Suggested dates for the 2026 Authority meetings were also presented.

• Disposition of an approximate 19.83‑acre industrial‑zoned parcel (closed meeting)
• Award of a public contract involving public funds (closed meeting)
• Colonial Ridge Multi‑Family Housing Revenue Bonds (new business)
• Staff updates: Old Town Creek Housing Development, Kroger, Destination Church, Seven Brew, East Coast Appliance, Tourism/Special Events
• Suggested 2026 meeting dates: Jan 22, Mar 19, May 21, Jul 23, Sep 24, Dec 3

The Economic Development Authority approved its 2026 meeting schedule and entered a closed session to discuss the potential sale of a 19.83-acre industrial-zoned parcel and a public contract. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates: Jan 22, Mar 19, May 21, Jul 23, Sep 24, Dec 3 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property disposition and contract award (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance VAR #25‑04 for 439 Jennick Drive. The applicant, American Behavioral Health Group on behalf of TUMS Family Services, seeks permission to install a 7‑foot‑tall fence with gate in the front yard, exceeding the 42‑inch limit in the zoning code. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request VAR #25‑04 for a 7‑foot fence with gate at 439 Jennick Drive
• Current ordinance permits only 42‑inch front fences; request exceeds this limit
• Property is 3.32 acres, zoned GB (General Business), parcel #68215600001
• Applicant: American Behavioral Health Group; tenant: TUMS Family Services
• Earlier special‑use permit request on the same property was voted 4‑3 by City Council

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request (#25-04) by Duane Rankin on behalf of American Behavioral Health Group to allow a 7-foot-tall front fence at 439 Jennick Drive, exceeding the 42-inch limit. The approval was conditioned on relocating existing side and rear fencing out of the city right-of-way, expiration upon property ownership change, compliance with provided drawings and easement restrictions, and maintaining emergency vehicle access. The motion passed 3-2, with conditions included.

• Approved variance #25-04 for a 7-foot front fence at 439 Jennick Drive (3-2)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:26 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a staff update regarding upcoming amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Overlay District. These changes focus on resiliency and the preservation of mature vegetation and trees.

• Staff update on § 286-326COD Chesapeake Bay Overlay District amendments

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion allowing Councilwoman Tricia Palmer to join the meeting remotely. The agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting were each approved unanimously. The commissioners then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved remote attendance for Councilwoman Tricia Palmer (6-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 5 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updating the General Pay Plan and salary ranges. A work session will address budget amendments for public safety and capital projects, as well as a status update on the pending 2024 audit.

• Ordinance 25-20: Revised General Pay Plan removing Code Enforcement Supervisor and adding Code Enforcement Inspector
• Ordinance 25-23: $0.27 hourly rate increase for certain part-time positions
• Ordinance 25-FIN-16: $3,802 appropriation for Public Safety and Miscellaneous
• Capital Projects Budget: $946,182 for SGR Boulevard Paving ($264,182) and Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI ($682,000)
• Closed meeting regarding the disposition of a 19.83 acre industrial parcel and litigation on Hamilton Ave

The City Council unanimously approved a revised General Pay Plan (Ordinances 25‑20 and 25‑23) and a budget amendment (Ordinance 25‑FIN‑16) that allocates $946,182 from VDOT funding to SGR Boulevard paving and the Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI. The council also adopted an audit statement noting the FY 2024 audit is pending with completion expected by February 10 2026, and approved updates to the City seal with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑20 (Second Reading) revising pay classes, removing Code Enforcement Supervisor and adding new positions (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑23 (First Reading) raising hourly rates for certain part‑time positions by $0.27 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑16 (First Reading) appropriating $946,182 for SGR Boulevard paving ($264,182) and Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase VI ($682,000) (6‑0)
• Adopted audit statement indicating FY 2024 audit pending, delay reasons, and estimated completion date of February 10 2026
• Approved city seal redesign: smooth outline, “Established 1948” center text, and logo to be painted on water tower (one dissent)
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council held a closed session to consider appointments to several regional authorities and the city's acquisition of an approximately 4.44‑acre parcel zoned Boulevard Business for public purpose. After the closed session, the Council voted to return to an open meeting. The agenda also includes a statement that the city’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 is pending, with an estimated completion date of November 26, 2025.

• Appointments to Appomattox River Water Authority, Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, City Assessor, South Central Wastewater Authority, and Transportation Safety Commission
• Consideration of acquisition of an approximate 4.44‑acre parcel zoned Boulevard Business for public purpose
• Vote to resume open meeting after closed session
• Audit statement: FY 2024 audit pending, estimated completion November 26, 2025

The City Council first approved a closed session to discuss exempt matters, then reopened the meeting in open session. Members certified that only the authorized topics were considered. The council unanimously approved six appointment resolutions, naming Andrew Barnes to four regional bodies and Charles C. Townes II to the Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. An audit delay statement was posted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved closed meeting under Code of Virginia (7-0)
• Approved reconvening in open session (7-0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (7-0)
• Appointed Andrew Barnes to Transportation Safety Commission (4‑year term) (7-0)
• Appointed Andrew Barnes as alternate member of Appomattox River Water Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Andrew Barnes as alternate member of South Central Wastewater Authority board (7-0)
• Appointed Charles C. Townes II to Fire Prevention Board of Appeals (3‑year term) (7-0)
• Appointed Andrew Barnes as alternate member of Central Virginia Waste Management Authority board (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on changing the land use and zoning classifications for properties owned by Roslyn Farm Corporation to allow multi-family and high-density residential development. The body will also consider a budget amendment for public safety and human services.

• Ordinance 25-18: Proposed land use map change for approximately 9.22 and 17.48 acre parcels to Residential Multi-Family
• Ordinance 25-19: Proposed zoning change from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for an 82.7 acre parcel
• Ordinance 25-FIN-15: Proposed General Fund Budget appropriation of $27,789 for Public Safety and Human Services
• Budget transfer of $36,069 from Nondepartmental to General & Financial
• Audit Statement: Notification that the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 audit is pending with an estimated completion date of November 26, 2025

The City Council voted 1‑6 to reject Ordinance No. 25‑18 (land‑use map change) and Ordinance No. 25‑19 (zoning map change) for the Roslyn Farm parcel. The consent agenda, including Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑17 that amends the General Fund Budget by $27,789, passed unanimously 7‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Ordinance No. 25‑18 (land‑use map reclassification) – rejected, vote 1‑6
• Ordinance No. 25‑19 (zoning map reclassification) – rejected, vote 1‑6
• Consent agenda (including Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑17 budget amendment) – approved, vote 7‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning amendment. The body is discussing whether to allow the keeping of three female chickens and associated structures in the RL Low Density Residential district.

• Public Hearing on PC Resolution No. 25-08 and Ordinance No. 25-21 regarding chickens in RL Low Density Residential district

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from June, July, August and September 2025, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then adopted PC Resolution No. 25‑08 and Ordinance No. 25‑21, amending the zoning code to permit three female chickens and related structures as an accessory use in the RL Low Density Residential district, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with unanimous approval.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved PC Resolution No. 25‑08 and Ordinance No. 25‑21 allowing three female chickens in RL district (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a special use permit for a fence and a draft chicken ordinance. The body will also address a pending audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and hold closed meetings regarding property acquisitions and appointments.

• Ordinance No 25-16: Special use permit for a 135-foot-long aluminum picket fence at 439 Jennick Drive
• Discussion of a draft chicken ordinance
• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition of a 4.44 acre Boulevard Business parcel and disposition of a 19.83 acre Industrial parcel
• Audit statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with estimated completion date of November 26, 2025
• Closed meeting to discuss appointments for City Assessor and Greater Reach Community Services Board

The council appointed Rebecca Lynch to the Greater Reach Community Services Board and Erika Cowling as City Assessor, both unanimously. A special use permit for American Behavioral Health was rejected by a 4‑3 vote. The council voted 5‑2 to move forward with a draft chicken ordinance and approved the new city logo and branding by a 6‑1 vote. No action was taken on the transportation authority support letter.

• Appointed Rebecca Lynch to Greater Reach Community Services Board (7-0)
• Appointed Erika Cowling as City Assessor (7-0)
• Rejected special use permit for American Behavioral Health at 439 Jennick Drive (4-3)
• Approved moving forward with draft chicken ordinance (5-2)
• Approved new city logo and branding (6-1)
• No action taken on transportation authority support letter (tabled)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council held a closed session to discuss appointments to the Architectural Review Board and the Transportation Safety Commission, as well as a prospective candidate for City Assessor. After certification of compliance, the council voted to return to an open meeting. The meeting will conclude with motions and resolutions to fill the discussed positions.

• Appointment to the Architectural Review Board
• Appointment to the Transportation Safety Commission
• Consideration of a prospective City Assessor candidate
• Vote to resume an open meeting
• Motions and resolutions of appointments

The council convened a closed session (6‑0) to discuss commission appointments, then reconvened in open session (7‑0). All members certified the closed‑meeting compliance (7‑0). The council unanimously approved three appointments: Blake Underhill to the Transportation Safety Commission, and Charles C. Townes, II and Carl Kohan to the Board of Architectural Review. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Closed session convened to consider appointments (6‑0)
• Reopened meeting in open session (7‑0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (7‑0)
• Appointed Blake Underhill as student representative to the Transportation Safety Commission (7‑0)
• Appointed Charles C. Townes, II as member of the Board of Architectural Review (7‑0)
• Appointed Carl Kohan as member of the Board of Architectural Review (7‑0)
• Adjourned the special meeting by voice vote (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will consider a budget amendment allocating $640,733 to public safety, stormwater, and capital projects. Council members will also vote on Ordinance 25-17 to revise the General Pay Plan, adding new recreation positions and removing others. Additional items include a special use permit for fostering kittens at 232 Virginia Avenue and two resolutions authorizing trail funding and an annuity claim for the animal shelter.

• Ordinance 25-17 (Second Reading) – revises the General Pay Plan, removing the Building Inspector position, eliminating Recreation Specialist III, and adding Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor – Senior Center positions.
• Ordinance 25-FIN-13 (Second Reading) – amends the General Fund Budget, appropriating $640,733, including $150,000 state grant for public safety and $379,964 unassigned fund transfer to stormwater.
• Special Use Permit request at 232 Virginia Avenue for Ms. Beth Knight to temporarily foster up to five kittens.
• Resolution 25-54 – authorizes a request to the Tri‑Cities MPO for up to $181,965 for the Boulevard spur of the Appomattox Regional Trail, with a $36,393 local match.
• Resolution 25-55 – authorizes the City Manager to submit an annuity death claim for a potential bequest to the Colonial Heights Animal Shelter.

The council unanimously approved a special‑use permit for additional companion animals at 232 Virginia Avenue, adopted a revised General Pay Plan (Ordinance 25‑20) and approved budget amendments including $27,789 for public‑safety grants (Ordinance 25‑FIN‑15). It also authorized a request for up to $181,965 for the Appomattox Regional Trail spur (Resolution 25‑54), approved an annuity death‑claim for the animal shelter (Resolution 25‑55), and tabled further discussion of a fence permit at 439 Jennick Drive.

• Approved Special Use Permit for companion animals at 232 Virginia Avenue (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑20 revising General Pay Plan and adding positions (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑15 amending General Fund Budget, appropriating $27,789 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑54 authorizing request for up to $181,965 trail funding and 20% local match (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑55 authorizing City Manager to submit annuity death claim for animal shelter (7‑0)
• Tabled further discussion on Ordinance 25‑16 fence permit at 439 Jennick Drive (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two resolutions to change the land‑use and zoning designations for parcels owned by Roslyn Farm Corporation. PC Resolution No. 25‑05 (Ordinance 25‑18) would reclassify about 9.22 acres and an additional 17.48 acres from low‑density residential and open space to Residential Multi‑Family on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. PC Resolution No. 25‑06 (Ordinance 25‑19) would rezone approximately 82.7 acres of the same property from the RL Low‑Density Residential district to the RH High‑Density Residential district on the Zoning Map. The agenda also includes procedural items such as the Manner of Addressing the Commission and a Hearing of Citizens Generally.

• PC Resolution No. 25‑05 (Ordinance 25‑18): change land‑use map for ~9.22 acres and ~17.48 acres to Residential Multi‑Family
• PC Resolution No. 25‑06 (Ordinance 25‑19): rezone ~82.7 acres from RL Low‑Density Residential to RH High‑Density Residential
• Proffer Statement by Roslyn Farm Corporation outlining development conditions, HOA creation, and 50‑ft landscape buffer
• Manner of Addressing the Commission: speaker limits of 5 minutes (10 minutes for main proponents, 3 minutes for rebuttal)
• Public hearing items: Hearing of Citizens Generally and scheduled public hearings

The commission first voted to approve the rezoning (PC Resolutions 25-06 and 25-07) but the motion failed 3-4. A second motion to deny the rezoning was then adopted 4-3, resulting in the denial of the proposed land‑use changes. The agenda was approved unanimously earlier in the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Motion to approve rezoning (PC Res 25-06, 25-07) failed (3-4)
• Motion to deny rezoning (PC Res 25-06, 25-07) adopted (4-3)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a rezoning request for 17 parcels in the Old Towne Creek subdivision, covering about 82.7 acres. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Residential Low (RL) to Residential High (RH) and amend the land‑use map to Residential Multi‑Family for roughly 9.22 acres. The developer also proposes a HOA, a 50‑foot landscape buffer, and a mix of 72 townhouses and 36 single‑family homes on about 26 acres.

• Rezoning of 17 parcels (Old Towne Creek) from RL to RH district
• Land‑use map amendment to Residential Multi‑Family for ~9.22 acres
• Proposed development of 72 townhouses and 36 single‑family homes on 26 acres
• Requirement for a 50‑foot residential landscape buffer and HOA establishment
• Conceptual plan includes right‑in/right‑out access off Conduit Road

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and appointed Ms. Maxie Brown as the Planning Commission secretary. No vote was taken on the Old Towne Creek rezoning; the session was for discussion only. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Ms. Maxie Brown as Secretary (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda and the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. No old or new business was taken. Staff provided updates on events and projects. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 AM.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 AM

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 25-15, amending the zoning code to add "recreational substances" and "recreational substances, retail" as permitted uses. It will also conduct first‑reading work sessions on Ordinance 25-FIN-13 and 25-FIN-14, appropriating $640,733 and $16,192 respectively and transferring funds for public safety, stormwater, and park projects. Additional items include a Transportation Safety Commission update, a discussion on chickens, and a statement about the pending 2024 audit.

• Ordinance 25-15 (Second Reading): adds recreational‑substance and retail uses to Chapter 286 zoning.
• Ordinance 25-FIN-13 (First Reading): appropriates $640,733 for public safety grants, stormwater, and a $4,861 VDOT sidewalk project; transfers $30,182 to park improvements.
• Ordinance 25-FIN-14 (First Reading): appropriates $16,192 for public safety and transfers $339,701 to Health and Social Services.
• Transportation Safety Commission update.
• Discussion on chickens and related code reference.

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-15, adding recreational‑substance uses to the city zoning code. It also passed two budget amendments, Ordinances 25-FIN-13 and 25-FIN-14, allocating over $640,000 and adjusting fund transfers. A motion to install speed humps on Fairfax Avenue passed 6‑1, and council voted 5‑2 to move forward with drafting a chicken‑keeping ordinance.

• Ordinance 25-15 (zoning for recreational substances) passed 6-0
• Ordinance 25-FIN-13 (General, Capital Projects, Stormwater budget) passed 6-0
• Ordinance 25-FIN-14 (General Fund budget amendment) passed 7-0
• Motion for immediate speed humps on Fairfax Avenue passed 6-1
• Poll to develop a chicken‑keeping ordinance passed 5-2

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider appointments to the Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board. This item will be addressed during a closed session.

• Appointments to the Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board

The City Council held a closed session to discuss appointments to the Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board, then reconvened in open session. Council members unanimously approved the appointment of Paul Repack to the board for a three‑year term beginning October 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed meeting convened to consider fire appeals board appointments (7-0)
• Reopened session after closed meeting (7-0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (7-0)
• Appointed Paul Repack to Fire Prevention Code Appeals Board, three‑year term (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will consider a $69,079 budget amendment, approve participation in opioid-related settlements, and hold first readings on a zoning ordinance for recreational substances and a revised General Pay Plan.

• Amend General Fund Budget by $69,079
• Approve opioid-related settlements
• First reading: Zoning ordinance for recreational substances
• First reading: Revised General Pay Plan
• Public hearing: Special use permit for fence at 439 Jennick Drive

The City Council adopted several measures, including a special‑use permit for companion animals, a fence permit, a revised pay plan, and a new ordinance permitting recreational substance retail uses. They also approved contract amendments, participation in opioid settlement claims, and appointed a new City Attorney. All actions were voted on and recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 2523 White Oak Court (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-16 for 135‑ft fence at 439 Jennick Drive (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 25-17 revising the General Pay Plan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-15 adding recreational substance retail uses (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-52 authorizing contract amendment for Greater Reach services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-45 to participate in opioid settlement claims (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-51 appointing Andrew A. Meyer as City Attorney (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is deciding on a special use permit for a 7-foot-high fence at 439 Jennick Drive. The request comes from American Behavioral Health Group to secure a property used by TUMS Family Services after vandalism. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• Public hearing for special use permit at 439 Jennick Drive
• Request for 7-foot-high aluminum picket fence with gate
• Property zoned GB (General Business) with 3.32 acres
• Staff recommends approval with conditions
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025

The Planning Commission unanimously approved PC Resolution 25‑05, Ordinance No. 25‑16, granting a special‑use permit for a 7‑foot picket fence at 439 Jennick Drive. The meeting agenda was also approved unanimously, and the commission scheduled a public hearing on the Old Towne Creek rezoning for October 7, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved PC Resolution 25‑05, Ordinance No. 25‑16 granting special‑use permit for 7‑foot fence at 439 Jennick Drive (7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Old Towne Creek rezoning on Oct 7, 2025 (reported)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct closed sessions regarding legal staffing and board appointments. The body will discuss a prospective City Attorney candidate and a contract for interim City Attorney services.

• Discussion of a prospective candidate for City Attorney
• Award of a public contract for interim City Attorney services
• Appointments to the Advisory Board to Council
• Appointments to the Youth Services Commission

The council first voted 7‑0 to hold a closed session to discuss an interim City Attorney appointment and contract. The meeting was then reconvened in open session by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council adopted Resolution No. 25‑50, authorizing the City Manager to contract Hefty Wiley & Gore, P.C. for interim City Attorney services, also by a 7‑0 vote. Additionally, the council approved appointments to the Advisory Board and Youth Services Commission, each by unanimous vote.

• Closed session convened to discuss interim City Attorney matters (7-0)
• Open session resumed (7-0)
• Certification of closed‑session compliance approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25‑50 authorizing interim City Attorney contract with Hefty Wiley & Gore, P.C. adopted (7-0)
• Resolution 25‑48 appointing four members to the Advisory Board approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25‑49 appointing two student representatives to the Youth Services Commission approved (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several budget amendments and grant appropriations. The body is also considering resolutions regarding VDOT projects and a legal settlement for opioid-related claims.

• Resolution 25-47: 50% payment for reconstruction of Ridge Road and Roanoke Avenue
• Resolution 25-46: Participation in opioid-related claims settlement against the Sackler Family
• Ordinance 25-FIN-9: Appropriating $833,489 to General Fund and $18,786 to Water and Sewer fund
• Ordinance 25-FIN-10: Transferring $77,762 from Hrouda Pump Station to Citywide Infrastructure Replacement
• Ordinance 25-FIN-12: Appropriating $69,079 in federal and state grant funds

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25‑47, authorizing a VDOT revenue‑sharing application requesting up to $2,850,262 for Ridge Road and $6,847,411 for Roanoke Avenue, and committing the city to pay a 50 % local match. The council also unanimously passed Resolution No. 25‑44 to seek up to $1,516,201 and $1,057,679 for sidewalk projects and Resolution No. 25‑46 to join the Sackler opioid settlement. Ordinance No. 25‑12, amending the General Fund Budget for FY 2025‑26 with $69,079 of grant allocations, was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 25‑47 for VDOT revenue‑sharing road reconstruction ($9.7 M total) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑44 for VDOT sidewalk funding ($2.6 M total) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑46 to join the Sackler opioid settlement (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑12 amending FY 2025‑26 General Fund Budget with $69,079 of grant funds (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑9 (prior‑year encumbrances $833,489 and $18,786) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑10 (transfer $3,000 to Culture & Recreation and $77,762 to infrastructure) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑11 (grant allocations $38,421) (7‑0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including special‑meeting minutes (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the City Code to define and regulate 'recreational substances' and 'recreational substances, retail'. The body will consider adding these as permitted uses and establishing specific requirements for retail establishments.

• Public hearing on PC Resolution No. 25-04 and Ordinance No. 25-15 regarding recreational substance retail zoning

The commission voted 7-0 to adopt PC Resolution No. 25-04 and Ordinance No. 25-15, amending the city zoning code to permit recreational substance retail (vape shops) in industrial zones with specific restrictions. The agenda and the minutes from the May 6 and May 28 meetings were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved PC Resolution No. 25-04, Ordinance No. 25-15 (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to receive staff updates on current projects and the City Council retreat. The body will enter a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of two parcels of real property.

• Closed session to discuss acquisition of an approximate 4.44 acre parcel zoned Boulevard Business
• Closed session to discuss disposition of an approximate 19.83 acre parcel zoned Industrial

The Economic Development Authority held a closed meeting to consider acquiring a 4.44‑acre boulevard‑business parcel and disposing of a 19.83‑acre industrial parcel. The motion to enter the closed meeting passed unanimously, and the motion to return to an open session also passed unanimously. The council also approved the agenda, corrected minutes, and scheduled a $134,279.56 incentive payment for August 1.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes with correction to director title (unanimous)
• Scheduled $134,279.56 incentive payment for August 1 (unanimous)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss 4.44‑acre acquisition and 19.83‑acre disposition (unanimous)
• Approved return to open meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Approved certification of closed‑meeting compliance (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on economic development and the status of the fiscal year 2024 audit. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate transactions and a contract for interim city attorney services.

• Resolution No 25-43 recognizing Hugh P. "Chip" Fisher, III for 19 years of service
• Audit statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with estimated completion August 29, 2025
• Closed session regarding acquisition of a 4.44 acre Boulevard Business parcel
• Closed session regarding disposition of a 19.83 acre Industrial parcel
• Closed session to discuss a public contract for interim City Attorney services

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25‑43 to recognize Hugh P. "Chip" Fisher, III for 19 years of service, voting 7‑0. The council also held a closed meeting to discuss a 4.44‑acre acquisition, a 19.83‑acre disposition, and an interim City Attorney contract, then reconvened in open session. All members certified compliance with the closed‑meeting requirements and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No 25‑43 honoring Hugh P. Fisher, III (7‑0)
• Constituted closed meeting to discuss 4.44‑acre acquisition, 19.83‑acre disposition, and interim City Attorney contract (7‑0)
• Reopened meeting in open session (7‑0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (7‑0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss and interview a prospective candidate for employment as the City Attorney.

• Interview of a prospective candidate for City Attorney

The council voted 7‑0 to hold a closed meeting to discuss a prospective city attorney candidate. After the discussion, they voted 7‑0 to reconvene in an open session. They also unanimously approved a certification of compliance with open‑meeting requirements and then adjourned the meeting.

• Closed meeting convened (7-0)
• Open session reconvened (7-0)
• Certification of compliance approved (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The document states the meeting will not be rescheduled.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss and interview prospective candidates for the position of City Attorney.

• Closed meeting to interview prospective candidates for City Attorney

The council approved a motion to meet in closed session (6‑0). After the closed session, they approved a motion to reconvene in open session (7‑0). They certified the closed‑meeting compliance (7‑0) and then adjourned the special meeting by unanimous voice vote.

• Closed‑meeting motion approved (6‑0)
• Open‑session motion approved (7‑0)
• Certification of closed‑meeting compliance approved (7‑0)
• Adjournment motion approved by unanimous voice vote

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Housing and Development plans and budget. Members will also consider several ordinances to amend the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Water and Sewer fund. Additionally, the body will review draft ordinances regarding golf carts and recreational substances.

• Resolution 25-41: Housing and Development Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, and Budget for 2025-2026
• Ordinance 25-FIN-8: Appropriating $395,897 for the CHHS Sidewalk Project
• Ordinance 25-FIN-9: Appropriating $833,489 in General Fund and $18,786 in Water and Sewer fund prior year encumbrances
• Resolution 25-42: Health Department consolidation agreement with Chesterfield County
• Draft ordinances for Golf Carts and Recreational Substances

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It approved Resolution 25‑41, adopting the City’s Housing and Development Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and the 2025‑2026 budget, enabling $500,000 in CDBG funding over five years. The council also passed several budget‑adjustment ordinances (25‑FIN‑8, 25‑FIN‑9, 25‑FIN‑10, 25‑FIN‑11) and the addendum to the local health‑department agreement (Resolution 25‑42). A 5‑1 vote moved the Recreational Substances Draft Ordinance to Planning Commission review.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑41 (Housing & Development Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, 2025‑2026 budget) (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ordinance 25‑FIN‑8 (budget adjustments) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑9 (prior‑year encumbrances) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑10 (budget transfers) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑11 (grant appropriations) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑42 (Health Department consolidation addendum) (6‑0)
• Approved to send Recreational Substances Draft Ordinance to Planning Commission (5‑1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss specific legal and appointment matters. The body will consider appointments to the Youth Services Commission and the city's authority to repair or demolish a dilapidated residence.

• Appointments to the Youth Services Commission
• Legal consultation regarding the city's authority to repair or demolish a dilapidated residence

The City Council held a special meeting on July 8, 2025. Council members unanimously approved the appointment of Lisa Kochuba to the Youth Services Commission for a three‑year term beginning August 1, 2025. Additional motions to convene a closed session, reopen the meeting, certify compliance, and adjourn were also passed unanimously.

• Closed meeting convened (5-0)
• Open session reconvened (6-0)
• Certification of closed‑meeting compliance approved (6-0)
• Appointed Lisa Kochuba to Youth Services Commission (6-0)
• Special meeting adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a presentation on how other jurisdictions regulate vape shops and discuss the upcoming five-year review of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes reports on transportation capital projects and private development site plans.

• Presentation on ordinances regulating 'Vape Shops'
• Discussion on the 2026 City Master Plan Review
• Highschool Sidewalks contract awarded for $579,577.19
• ARGT Phase 5 low bid of $1,992,023.50
• Status updates on private developments including Kroger, Home 2 hotel, and Panera

The Planning Commission approved a motion to allow Mr. Noah Kwiek and Councilwoman Tricia Palmer to join the meeting remotely, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to approve the agenda was also called for, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Remote attendance for Mr. Noah Kwiek and Councilwoman Tricia Palmer approved (5-0)
• Agenda approval motion presented (outcome not recorded)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the approval of funding. The primary purpose is to pay for design renderings of potential projects within the city.

• Approval of funding for design renderings of potential projects

The Economic Development Authority adopted its agenda unanimously. It then approved the use of up to $13,000 of EDA funds to pay for design renderings of potential city projects, with a vote of five in favor, none against, and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 AM.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved up to $13,000 EDA funding for design renderings (5-0-1)

Economic Development Authority

The agenda for this special meeting contains only procedural notice information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose of the session is to interview a prospective candidate for City Attorney and determine if other candidates should be interviewed.

• Interview of a prospective candidate for employment as City Attorney

The City Council voted unanimously to hold a closed meeting to discuss, consider, and interview a prospective city attorney candidate. After the interview, the council voted to reconvene in an open session, certified that only the authorized matters were discussed, and then adjourned the special meeting.

• Closed meeting convened to discuss city attorney candidate (6-0)
• Reopened meeting in open session (6-0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (6-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss and interview a prospective candidate for employment as the City Attorney.

• Interview of a prospective candidate for City Attorney

The council convened a closed meeting to discuss and interview a prospective city attorney candidate, passing the motion unanimously (7‑0). The council then voted to reconvene in an open session, also unanimously (7‑0). Members certified compliance with the closed‑meeting requirements, again unanimously (7‑0), and adjourned the special meeting by voice vote.

• Closed meeting to interview city attorney candidate approved (7‑0)
• Reopen session in open meeting approved (7‑0)
• Certification of closed‑meeting compliance approved (7‑0)
• Adjournment of special meeting approved (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding employee bonuses and budget appropriations for a sidewalk project. The meeting includes a work session to discuss opioid settlement plans, parking fines, vape shops, and sign codes.

• Ordinance 25-14: One-time bonus of 1.5% or $600 for constitutional officers and specific employees
• Ordinance 25-FIN-8: Appropriation of $395,897 for the CHHS Sidewalk Project
• Work session on the Colonial Heights Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan 2024-2029
• Discussion on parking violation fines and vape shop-related ordinances
• Closed meeting to discuss City Attorney candidates and temporary legal services contracts

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25‑14, granting a one‑time 1.5% or $600 bonus to elected officials and certain employees. It also approved Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑8, allocating $395,897 for the CHHS Sidewalk Project and related budget adjustments. Additionally, the council adopted the opioid settlement strategic plan and completed the required closed‑session certification before returning to open session.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑14 (one‑time employee bonus) (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑FIN‑8 (budget appropriation $395,897 for CHHS Sidewalk Project) (6‑0)
• Approved opioid settlement strategic plan (6‑0)
• Entered closed session per Code of Virginia provisions (6‑0)
• Returned to open session (6‑0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑session rules (6‑0)
• Moved Items 5A and 5B before Item 3 (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider appointments to several city boards. These discussions will take place in a closed session before the Council votes on the appointments in the open meeting.

• Appointments to the Board of Architectural Review
• Appointments to the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Social Services Board
• Appointments to the Community Criminal Justice Board
• Appointments to the Economic Development Authority
• Appointments to the Historical Commission

The City Council held a special meeting, opened and closed per the Code of Virginia, and unanimously adopted five resolutions appointing members to various city boards. All motions, certifications, and the appointments were approved by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 P.M.

• Closed meeting authorized under Code of Virginia (6‑0)
• Reopened meeting to open session (6‑0)
• Certified compliance with closed‑meeting requirements (6‑0)
• Appointed Lisa Kochuba to the Social Services Board (6‑0)
• Appointed William Feasenmyer and A. Gray Collins III to the Community Criminal Justice Board (6‑0)
• Appointed Louis Blaha Jr. to the Economic Development Authority board (6‑0)
• Appointed Julia Steele to the Historical Commission (6‑0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of a general obligation public improvement bond. The body is also considering several budget amendments and a one-time bonus for constitutional officers and certain employees.

• Resolution 25-36: Issuance of a general obligation public improvement bond to the Virginia Resources Authority
• Ordinance 25-FIN-7: General Fund Budget amendments appropriating $616,441
• Budget transfers including $100,000 to Economic Development and $425,000 to Stormwater
• Ordinance 25-14: One-time bonus of 1.5% or $600 for constitutional officers and specific employees
• Public request for a four-way stop sign at Fairfax Avenue and Cottage Grove Avenue

The council unanimously approved the agenda and a consent agenda that included several budget adjustments. It also approved Resolution No. 25‑36 authorizing a $6.3 million general‑obligation bond for road reconstruction, drainage, and stormwater projects. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑14 to provide a 1.5% or $600 bonus to certain city officials and employees. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with budget amendments (7‑0)
• Authorized $6.3 M bond issuance for infrastructure projects (Resolution 25‑36, 7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑14 for 1.5%/$600 bonuses to constitutional officers and staff (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the city's zoning code regarding signs. The proposed changes include a new Article VII to regulate sign duration and placement and a uniform fee for temporary signs.

• Public Hearing: PC Resolution No. 25-03 and Ordinance No. 25-12 regarding sign regulations
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 286 of the City Code to add Article VII (Signs)
• Proposed repeal of City Code sections 286-524 through 286-524.92
• Proposed amendment to § 286-612 to establish a uniform fee and maximum duration for temporary signs

The commission approved remote participation for Chairman Kwiek (6‑0) and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes without dissent. After a public hearing, commissioners voted to defer any action on the proposed sign ordinance, agreeing to revise it. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote participation for Chairman Kwiek (6‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Deferred action on proposed sign ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission will discuss a draft revision to the city’s sign ordinance to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling requiring content-neutral sign regulations. The proposed changes include repealing outdated sections, adding new sign regulations, and setting uniform fees for temporary signs.

• Repeal of §286-524 through §286-524.92 of the City Code
• Addition of new Article VII to Chapter 286 regulating sign duration and placement
• Uniform fee for all temporary signs under amended §286-612
• Temporary signs limited to 45 consecutive days, including political campaign signs
• Prohibition of pole signs and standards for awning signs

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7-0). Commissioners discussed a draft sign ordinance revision but did not vote on or adopt any changes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (7-0). No substantive decisions were made regarding the sign ordinance.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Discussed draft sign ordinance revision, no decision taken
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a treasurer's report and staff updates. The agenda includes a specific item regarding an incentive payment for Towneplace Suites.

• Towneplace Suites Incentive Payment

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. No old or new business was reported, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 AM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a work session discussing golf cart use on city streets, a 1.5% state bonus for local employees, and updates to the Shepherd Stadium improvement projects. They will also review revisions to the sign ordinance and discuss regulations for vape shops. The meeting will address the pending city audit for fiscal year 2024, delayed due to prior-year audit issues, with a new completion estimate of June 30, 2025.

• Discussion on golf cart use on city streets
• 1.5% state bonus for state-supported local employees
• Shepherd Stadium improvement projects update
• Sign ordinance revision (Ordinance No. 25-12)
• Vape shop regulations discussion

The council voted to let Human Resources Director Jennifer Carpenter extend the deadline for City Attorney applications to June 16, 2025. The motion to adjourn the special meeting was adopted unanimously by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Extended City Attorney application deadline to June 16 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on the annual budget, tax levies, and pay plans. They will also consider a first-reading budget amendment and a resolution for salary adjustments. A $4,000 bonus for the city manager and an increase in solid waste collection fees are on the consent agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-10 fixing real estate tax rate at $1.20 per $100 for 2026
• Second reading of Ordinances 25-FIN-4 and 25-FIN-5 adopting the FY2025-2026 General Fund and other funds budgets
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-11 adopting a revised General Pay Plan and Public Safety Step Plan
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-2 increasing the monthly solid waste collection charge
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-8 awarding the City Manager a $4,000 bonus

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved a series of ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included adopting the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget, a revised pay plan and salary adjustments, a solid‑waste fee increase, revisions to the capital improvement plan, fund‑balance assignments, and a $4,000 bonus for the City Manager. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Adopted meeting agenda – unanimous 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑11 revising the General Pay Plan and Public Safety Step Plan – 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑2 increasing monthly solid‑waste collection charges – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑25 adopting the City Manager’s FY 2025‑2026 operating budget – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑30 adopting salary adjustments for public safety and other employees – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑31 revising the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan – 7‑0
• Approved fund‑balance assignments totaling $2.24 M for CIP, $1.16 M for FY 26 operating budget, and $0.44 M for FY 25 corrections – 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑8 awarding the City Manager a $4,000 bonus – 7‑0

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on appointments to several city boards and commissions. A portion of the meeting is conducted in a closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia.

• Appointments to the Community Planning Management Team
• Appointments to the Crater District Area Agency on Aging
• Appointments to the Historical Commission
• Appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to adopt four appointment resolutions. Torrie White was appointed to the Community Policy and Management Team. Joyce Hicks, Laurel Wallace, and Nannie B. Downey were appointed to the Crater District Area Agency on Aging, the Historical Commission, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, respectively. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Torrie White to the Community Policy and Management Team (vote 7-0)
• Appointed Joyce Hicks to the Crater District Area Agency on Aging (vote 7-0)
• Appointed Laurel Wallace to the Historical Commission (vote 7-0)
• Appointed Nannie B. Downey to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (vote 7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider preliminary plans for two commercial developments involving the demolition of existing buildings. The body will also review proposed additions to the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Preliminary plan for a 109,720 sq. ft. Kroger grocery store and 184 sq. ft. gas station at 114 Southpark Circle
• Preliminary plan for a 16,250 sq. ft. East Coast Appliance retail store at 119 Temple Lake Drive
• Proposed addition of Southpark Boulevard Sidewalks project to FY 2026-2027 CIP
• Proposed addition of Charles Dimmock Sidewalks project to FY 2026-2027 CIP

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plan of development for a 109,720‑sq‑ft. Kroger grocery store at 114 Southpark Circle (7‑0). It also approved a 16,250‑sq‑ft. East Coast Appliance store at 119 Temple Lake Drive (7‑0). Additionally, the commission added two sidewalk projects to the FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, also unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved Kroger preliminary plan (109,720 sq ft. grocery store) – vote 7‑0
• Approved East Coast Appliance preliminary plan (16,250 sq ft. store) – vote 7‑0
• Approved addition of Southpark — Boulevard sidewalk project to FY 2026‑2030 CIP – vote 7‑0
• Approved addition of Charles H. Dimmock sidewalk project to FY 2026‑2030 CIP – vote 7‑0

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold public hearings on a series of first-reading ordinances, including setting the real estate tax rate at $1.20 per $100 of assessed value for 2026, increasing the monthly solid waste collection fee, and adopting the General Fund, various funds, and public school budgets for FY2025-2026. A work session will follow to discuss a mid-year budget amendment that shifts $454,500 to Health and Social Services and appropriates $220,247 for capital projects, along with a revised pay plan and an update on sign ordinance revisions. The council will also acknowledge a pending audit for fiscal year 2024, now estimated for completion by June 30, 2025.

• Real estate tax rate set at $1.20 per $100 for 2026 (Ordinance 25-10, first reading)
• Solid waste collection and recycling fee increase (Ordinance 25-2, first reading)
• Adoption of FY2025-2026 General Fund, various funds, and public school budgets (Ordinances 25-FIN-4, 25-FIN-5, 25-FIN-6, first readings)
• Mid-year budget amendment appropriating $376,211 and transferring $454,500 to Health and Social Services, plus $220,247 for Breezy Hill Stormwater Outfall and Appomattox River Trail Phase V (Ordinance 25-FIN-3, second reading)
• Revised General Pay Plan and Public Safety Step Plan with new job descriptions (Ordinance 25-11, first reading)

The council approved several ordinances, including tax levies on personal property and real estate for 2026, and increased solid‑waste collection charges. It adopted the General Fund Budget and related fund budgets for the fiscal year July 1 2025 through June 30 2026, and approved amendments to the budget and a revised public‑safety pay plan. All items passed unanimously except the solid‑waste charge increase, which recorded one dissenting vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25-9 tax levy on certain personal property for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-10 tax levy of $1.20 on all non‑exempt real estate for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-2 solid‑waste charge increase (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑4 General Fund Budget FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑5 budgets for various funds FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑6 public school budget FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑FIN‑3 budget amendments and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑11 revised General Pay Plan and Public Safety Step Plan (unanimous)

City Council

At this special work session, the City Council will review and discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 annual operating budget. They will also discuss qualifications and recruitment for a new City Attorney. Additionally, the Council will acknowledge an audit statement noting that the FY 2024 audit is delayed, with completion expected by May 30, 2025.

• Review and discussion of the proposed FY 2025-2026 City of Colonial Heights annual operating budget
• Discussion concerning qualifications and recruitment of a new City Attorney
• Posting of audit statement: FY 2024 audit pending, delay attributed to prior year close issues, estimated completion May 30, 2025

The council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget, including fund allocations, staffing, and rate changes. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The discussion was informational and no formal decisions were made.

Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an annual organization meeting to elect officers and adopt bylaws, then conduct three public hearings on variance requests. Two variances involve a proposed grocery store at 114 Southpark Circle (zero rear setback and taller lighting), and one involves a residential lot at 26 Yorktown Drive (reduced frontage and lot size).

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary for the Board
• Adoption of bylaws
• Variance VAR 25-01: request for 62 ft lot frontage and 6,200 sq ft lot at Lot 26 Yorktown Drive for single-family home
• Variance VAR 25-02: request for zero-foot rear setback for 103,000 sq ft grocery store at 114 Southpark Circle
• Variance VAR 25-03: request for 42 ft light fixture height at 114 Southpark Circle

The Board of Zoning Appeals elected its officers and adopted its by‑laws unanimously. It approved the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved three variance requests—Lot 26 Yorktown Drive, 114 Southpark Circle rear‑yard setback, and 114 Southpark Circle lighting—each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Chairman elected (Mr. Taft) – Approved 5‑0
• Vice Chairman elected (Mr. Freeland) – Approved 5‑0
• Secretary elected (Mr. Carter) – Approved 5‑0
• By‑laws adopted – Approved 5‑0
• June 20, 2024 minutes approved – Approved 5‑0
• Variance VAR 25‑01 for Lot 26 Yorktown Drive approved – Approved 5‑0
• Variance VAR 25‑02 for 114 Southpark Circle rear‑yard setback approved – Approved 5‑0
• Variance VAR 25‑03 for 114 Southpark Circle lighting approved – Approved 5‑0

City Council

This special meeting of the City Council focuses on discussing the qualifications and recruitment of a new City Attorney and entering a closed session to consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Historical Commission, John Tyler ASAP Policy Board, and Personnel Board. The council will then vote on the appointments and certify compliance with closed-meeting rules.

• Discussion on qualifications and recruitment of a new City Attorney
• Closed session to consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Historical Commission, John Tyler ASAP Policy Board, and Personnel Board
• Vote on appointments following the closed session
• Certification of compliance with closed-meeting procedures

The City Council approved five appointment resolutions, placing Ray Taft on the Board of Zoning Appeals, William Anspach on the John Tyler ASAP Policy Board, Deborah Levenson‑Melvin and Rachel Velazquez‑Rivera on the Historical Commission, and Richard M. Yates as an alternate on the Personnel Board. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Ray Taft to Board of Zoning Appeals (7‑0)
• Appointed William Anspach to John Tyler ASAP Policy Board (7‑0)
• Appointed Deborah Levenson‑Melvin to Historical Commission (7‑0)
• Appointed Rachel Velazquez‑Rivera to Historical Commission (7‑0)
• Appointed Richard M. Yates as alternate to Personnel Board (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will receive the City Manager’s proposed annual operating budget for FY2025-2026 and a proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030. The body is also considering updates to public safety pay scales and several budget amendments.

• Proposed FY2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget presentation
• Resolution No 25-16: Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance No 25-6: Revised Public Safety Pay Plan for police and fire personnel
• Ordinance No 25-8: Proposed $4,000 bonus for the City Manager
• Ordinance No 25-FIN-2: Budget amendments including $530,000 for Shepherd Stadium Improvements

The council adopted the meeting agenda, approved a revised public safety pay plan, and passed several budget amendment ordinances, including a $4,000 bonus for the City Manager. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-6 public safety pay plan (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-8 City Manager $4,000 bonus (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-FIN-3 General Fund and Capital Projects budget amendments (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss an overview of a sign ordinance amendment. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from city officials.

• Sign Ordinance Amendment Overview

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 7 and February 4 meetings, each by a 6‑0 vote. Commissioners also agreed to hold a work session on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss amendments to the city’s sign ordinance. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 7 minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 4 minutes (6-0)
• Set sign‑ordinance work session for May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss and vote on Resolution No. 25-1, which would approve an economic incentive grant to The Kroger Co., contingent on construction of certain improvements. The board will also appoint a new EDA director, approve a change to bylaws, and receive the treasurer's report including an incentive payment for REBKEE and Industrial Revenue Bonds for Colonial Ridge Apartments 2017. New business is limited to the Kroger project discussion.

• Resolution No. 25-1 to approve an economic incentive grant to The Kroger Co.
• Discussion of The Kroger Co. Project
• Appointment of new EDA Director Mr. Randy Ahlgrim
• Approval of change to bylaws
• Incentive payment for REBKEE and Industrial Revenue Bonds – Colonial Ridge Apartments 2017

The Economic Development Authority approved Resolution No. 25-1, granting Kroger a $2,100,000 incentive over seven years, contingent on construction improvements. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The board also adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting without dissent.

• Approved $2.1M Kroger incentive grant (6-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 23 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss the City Manager's performance, then return to open session for a work session. Items include first reading of a revised Public Safety Pay Plan (Ordinance 25-6) and a resolution increasing salaries for non-public-safety employees by 1% and providing a $2,000 base salary increase for certain Public Works employees with CDL or EVOC certification. The council will also discuss the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, Shepherd Stadium improvements, and regional opioid settlement grant opportunities.

• Closed meeting to discuss performance of the City Manager (under Va. Code § 2.2-3711.A.1)
• Ordinance 25-6 (first reading): adopt revised Public Safety Pay Plan with new starting salaries, step increases, and pay grade adjustments for police, fire, communications, and animal control positions
• Resolution 25-15: 1% salary increase for full-time employees not in Public Safety Pay Plan; $2,000 base pay increase for certain Public Works employees with CDL or EVOC certification
• Discussion of proposed FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Shepherd Stadium improvements update and overflow parking discussion

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25-6, adopting a revised Public Safety Pay Plan with new starting salaries and step increases for police and fire personnel, retroactive to March 26, 2025. The council also unanimously supported four opioid settlement grant opportunities and received updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and Shepherd Stadium improvements, with no changes made to the CIP. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance, and the Mayor announced a bonus ordinance for the City Manager would be presented at the April 8 regular meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-6, revised Public Safety Pay Plan (7-0)
• Supported DSS Family Engagement Grant (unanimous)
• Supported PPW Hospital Liaison Grant (unanimous)
• Supported Compass Jail Grant (unanimous)
• Supported City of Refuge Transportation Grant (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting to discuss City Manager performance (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss appointments to seven city boards and commissions, as well as the performance of the City Clerk. After returning to open session, members will certify the closed meeting and vote on the appointments.

• Closed session under Virginia Code for appointments to Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Authority, Historical Commission, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission
• Closed session to discuss the performance of the City Clerk
• Certification vote on closed-meeting compliance
• Motions and resolutions for appointments following closed session

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a 3% salary increase for the City Clerk, effective December 11, 2024. They also adopted resolutions appointing members to various boards and commissions, including the Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Authority, Historical Commission, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 3% salary increase for City Clerk (7-0)
• Appointed Deborah Levenson-Melvin to Board of Architectural Review (7-0)
• Appointed Kathi Hall as alternate to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Randy Ahlgrim to Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Len Hall Jr., Mark C. Tilly, Stephen Barcena to Historical Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Kathi Hall and Douglas Lantau to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Lloyd Bishop III to Transportation Safety Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Mary Barcena, Douglas Harris, Debra P. Walwer, A. Gray Collins III to Youth Services Commission (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Items include second reading of a special use permit for indoor sports at 206 Temple Avenue, first reading of a budget amendment appropriating $560,302 and transferring capital project funds including $530,000 for Shepherd Stadium, and a resolution for an economic incentive grant to The Kroger Co. The consent agenda also includes awarding the City Attorney a $4,000 bonus and recognizing employees for service.

• Presentation of proposed FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (discussion only)
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-25: special use permit for commercial indoor sports and recreation at 206 Temple Avenue (zoned RO)
• First reading of Ordinance 25-FIN-2: budget amendment appropriating $560,302 and transferring $639,605 in capital project funds, including $530,000 for Shepherd Stadium improvements
• Resolution 25-17: economic incentive grant to The Kroger Co., subject to Economic Development Authority approval and improvements
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-5: $4,000 bonus to the City Attorney

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-17, granting The Kroger Co. a $2.1 million economic incentive, paid over seven years in $300,000 annual installments, contingent on EDA approval and construction of a 103,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 114 Southpark Circle. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a $4,000 bonus for the City Attorney and a special use permit for indoor sports at 206 Temple Avenue, and passed a budget amendment appropriating $560,302, including $530,000 for Shepherd Stadium improvements.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-17: $2.1M incentive grant to Kroger, paid over 7 years, contingent on EDA approval and store construction.
• Approved consent agenda: Ordinance No. 25-5 (City Attorney bonus of $4,000) and Ordinance No. 24-25 (special use permit for 206 Temple Avenue).
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-FIN-2: amended FY2025 budgets, appropriating $560,302 and transferring funds for stadium and paving projects.
• Approved City Manager's recommendation: City covers 80% of FY26 health insurance premium increase, employees pay 20%.
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-12 recognizing Nancy Howerton Halbert for 50 years of service.
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0).
• Adjourned at 7:53 P.M.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider PC Resolution No. 25-01 to recommend the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for City Council approval. The CIP identifies major facility, equipment, and infrastructure projects costing $50,000 or more. The plan includes funding strategies using debt, general fund transfers, and grants.

• Proposed FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (PC Resolution No. 25-01)
• Planned $2.4 million debt issuance in FY 2027-2028 for utilities infrastructure
• Planned $6.8 million debt issuance in FY 2028-2029 for Fire Station #1, Fire Apparatus, and Auxiliary City Hall Parking Lot
• Repaving of Conduit Road from Ellerslie Avenue to Riveroaks Drive
• Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase 6

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved PC Resolution 25-01, recommending that City Council adopt the proposed FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The plan includes projects such as Fire and EMS Medic 933 replacement, pavement preservation, sidewalk improvements, and Appomattox River Trail Phase 6. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved PC Resolution 25-01 recommending the FY2026-2030 CIP (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the draft Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The plan outlines approximately $32 million in proposed projects across city departments, including public safety, transportation, stormwater, water/sewer, and parks. This is a discussion item; no final adoption is scheduled at this meeting.

• Auxiliary City Hall Parking Lot: $1.2 million total, with $800,000 in FY2028-29
• Fire Station #1 design/land acquisition ($610,000 in FY2026-27) and construction ($5 million in FY2027-28)
• Commercial Boulevard sidewalks: $3.9 million over multiple years (partially funded)
• Appomattox River Greenway Trail Phase 6: $3.8 million total
• Galvanized waterline replacement Phase 2 ($2 million) and Phase 3 ($2 million)

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission approved scheduling a work session for February 20, 2025, to review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) before its public hearing. The commission also approved staff recommendations from the Community Assessment Survey, which will be forwarded to City Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations and reports.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled CIP work session for February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm (7-0)
• Approved Community Assessment Survey staff recommendations (7-0)

City Council

At a two-day retreat, City Council will discuss possible funding sources for a potential new school, including bond scenarios up to $100 million. They will also hold a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of a 19.83-acre industrially zoned publicly-held parcel. Other discussions include stormwater fee billing on real estate bills, utility rate review for FY 26, and an update on the delayed FY 2024 audit, now expected by March 31, 2025.

• Discussion of funding sources for potential new school construction (bond up to $100 million)
• Closed meeting to discuss disposition of a 19.83-acre industrially zoned publicly-held parcel
• Discussion of possibly billing stormwater fees on real estate bill
• Utility rate review and proposed rates for FY 26
• City of Colonial Heights FY 2024 audit pending, estimated completion March 31, 2025

At the annual retreat, City Council supported the City Manager's recommended pay adjustments effective April 1, 2025, including a 1% raise for general employees and a new starting salary of $55,024 for police officers and firefighters. Council unanimously supported pursuing Virginia Resources Authority pooled bond borrowing for the city's FY25 debt issuance. Council also supported a 10-year lease for the Chili Peppers at Shepherd Stadium with a possible five-year extension and funding for staff-proposed stadium improvements. Several items were deferred to future work sessions, including stormwater billing and utility rates.

• Supported pay adjustments effective April 1, 2025 (1% general, $55,024 public safety starting salary)
• Unanimously supported pursuing VRA pooled bond borrowing (7-0)
• Supported 10-year Chili Peppers lease at Shepherd Stadium with possible 5-year extension
• Supported funding staff-proposed Shepherd Stadium improvements
• Held discussion on school construction funding for later
• Deferred stormwater billing and utility rate review to Saturday (not taken up)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss 19.83-acre industrial parcel disposition (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, was cancelled because of inclement weather. A new date will be announced later.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Colonial Heights City Council, the primary purpose of which is to convene a closed session under Virginia law. The council will discuss appointments to the City Wetlands Board and Virginia Gateway Region, a prospective retail business possibly locating at Southpark Mall, probable litigation concerning condemnation of two parcels on the Boulevard, and the performance of the City Attorney. Following the closed session, the council will vote to certify compliance with open meeting requirements and consider any motions or resolutions for appointments.

• Closed session to discuss a prospective retail business possibly locating at Southpark Mall
• Closed session to consult on probable litigation concerning condemnation of two real property parcels on the Boulevard
• Closed session to consider appointments to the City Wetlands Board and Virginia Gateway Region
• Closed session to discuss the performance of the City Attorney
• Vote to certify closed session compliance and consider appointments

The City Council held a special meeting, unanimously voting to enter and exit a closed session to discuss appointments, a prospective retail business at Southpark Mall, litigation on two Boulevard parcels, and City Attorney performance. After reconvening, the Council unanimously approved two appointment resolutions and an ordinance awarding the City Attorney a $4,000 bonus. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-13 appointing Michael J. Colb and T. Gregory Kochuba to Virginia's Gateway Region for one-year terms (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-14 appointing Brian Nerrie to the City Wetlands Board for a five-year term (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-5 awarding City Attorney a $4,000 bonus (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with no departures (7-0)

City Council

The Colonial Heights City Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for indoor sports at 206 Temple Avenue, a condemnation resolution for the Route 1/Temple Avenue traffic signal project, and a revised pay plan. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment totaling $60,236 and a change to the Juneteenth holiday date. Council will also discuss a broadband grant support letter and note that the FY2024 audit is pending with a completion estimate of March 31, 2025.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-11 to acquire easements by condemnation for the Route 1/Temple Avenue traffic signal replacement.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-25 (first reading) for a special use permit for commercial indoor sports and recreation at 206 Temple Avenue (zoned RO).
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-4 to adopt a revised General Pay Plan removing two positions, adding three new positions, and adjusting grades.
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-FIN-1 amending the General Fund Budget by appropriating $60,236 from state and grant funds and transferring $48,000 to the City Attorney's Office.
• Discussion of a draft support letter for a broadband grant.

The Colonial Heights City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for an indoor baseball conditioning facility at 206 Temple Avenue, adopted a revised pay plan that adds and removes several positions, and voted to support a Verizon broadband grant application. A resolution to acquire easements by condemnation for the Route 1/Temple Avenue traffic signal project was tabled after the issue was resolved. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments and meeting minutes.

• Approved special use permit for indoor sports facility at 206 Temple Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted revised General Pay Plan removing two positions, adding three new ones (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-11 for condemnation easements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and minutes (7-0)
• Voted to support broadband grant application letter (7-0)

City Council

The special and regular meetings of the Colonial Heights City Council scheduled for February 11, 2025, were postponed because of inclement weather. They have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025. No substantive agenda items were listed for the original meeting date.

• Meeting postponed; no agenda items provided for this date

Planning Commission

This meeting is primarily informational. The Planning Commission will receive overviews of its authority and duties, the proposed Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for FY2026-2030, and results of a community assessment survey. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; staff will provide details to prepare the Commission for a CIP recommendation at the March meeting.

• Overview of Planning Commission's authority and duties from Virginia Code § 15.2-2210 and City Code.
• Presentation of draft Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for FY2026-2030 (funding TBD).
• Review of draft proposed projects list including water/sewer replacements, stormwater improvements, road reconstructions, park upgrades, and public safety equipment.
• Report on Community Assessment Survey results.
• All items informational; no action required at this meeting.

The Colonial Heights Planning Commission approved a work session to review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on February 20, 2025, and approved staff recommendations from the Community Assessment Survey. The commission also received updates on public works projects and city matters.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled CIP work session for February 20, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Community Assessment Survey staff recommendations (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Colonial Heights Economic Development Authority is holding its organizational meeting to elect officers and adopt the agenda. They will review incentive payments for REBKEE and Towneplace Suites, discuss EDA bylaws, and confirm 2025 meeting dates. The meeting also includes a budget review and updates from directors.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Incentive payments for REBKEE and Towneplace Suites
• Review of current EDA bylaws
• Confirmation of 2025 meeting dates: March 20, May 22, July 24, September 25, December 4
• EDA budget review

The Economic Development Authority held its organizational meeting, unanimously re-electing Pam Comstock as Chairman, James Kester as Vice-Chairman, and Amber Wallace as Secretary. The board approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed the upcoming REBKEE payment, potential bylaw amendments, and various community concerns and development projects. No major financial decisions were made.

• Re-elected Pam Comstock as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected James Kester as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Amber Wallace as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session to discuss a revised General Pay Plan and a property transfer for land conservation. The meeting includes updates on the health department, the Appomattox River Greenway Trail, and the Community Development Block Grant program.

• Ordinance No 25-4: Revised General Pay Plan adding three full-time positions and removing two
• Resolution No 25-10: Deed of Gift for real property at 610 Lakeview Avenue
• Appomattox River Greenway Trail (ARGT) Phase 5 project update
• Community Development Block Grant Program update
• Audit statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with estimated completion March 31, 2025

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-4, revising the pay plan by removing two positions, adding three new ones, and adjusting grades, with an estimated $8,000 annual savings. It also unanimously approved Resolution 25-10, accepting a deed of gift for 610 Lakeview Avenue with required FEMA/VDEM restrictions to secure flood mitigation reimbursement. Council reached consensus on focusing the CDBG plan on home repairs and giving a seven-month move-out timeframe for the Health Department.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-4 revising pay plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10 for 610 Lakeview Avenue deed (7-0)
• Consensus to focus CDBG plan on home repair and improvement
• Consensus to give Health Department seven-month move-out timeframe

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to consider appointments to six boards and commissions, and to consult with legal counsel about litigation involving unpaid real property taxes on four parcels. Following the closed session, the council will vote on appointments and certify compliance with open meeting requirements.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointments to Historical Commission, Personnel Board, Planning Commission, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission
• Closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on litigation regarding unpaid real property taxes on four parcels
• Open session vote on appointments and certification of closed meeting compliance

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved appointments to multiple boards and commissions, including the Historical Commission, Personnel Board, Planning Commission, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, Transportation Safety Commission, and Youth Services Commission. The council also convened a closed meeting to discuss appointments and litigation regarding unpaid real property taxes, then certified the closed session as lawful.

• Appointed Kenneth Frenier to Historical Commission (3-year term) and Craig R. Skalak (term concurrent with council) (7-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Frenier to Personnel Board (3-year term) (7-0)
• Appointed Carl Kohan to Planning Commission (4-year term) and Tricia L. Palmer (concurrent) (7-0)
• Appointed Lamese Essey to Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (2-year term) and Elizabeth G. Luck (concurrent) (7-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Frenier to Transportation Safety Commission (4-year term) and John E. Piotrowski (concurrent) (7-0)
• Appointed Brad E. Slaybaugh to Youth Services Commission (concurrent) (7-0)
• Approved closed meeting for appointments and legal consultation on unpaid property tax litigation (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second and first readings on several budget amendments and an ordinance changing the Juneteenth holiday date. Key items include a $60,236 budget amendment for public safety and judicial administration, a $48,000 transfer to the City Attorney's Office, and $16,691 for ambulance replacement. The council will also hear a tourism update and note that the FY2024 audit is delayed until March 31, 2025.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-FIN-21: appropriating $4,584 in donations and grants for Public Safety and $3,000 for a tennis program.
• First reading of Ordinance 25-1: amending city code to change the Juneteenth holiday date.
• First reading of Ordinance 25-FIN-1: appropriating $60,236 in state funds, asset forfeiture, and grants for Public Safety and Judicial Administration; transferring $48,000 from contingencies to the City Attorney's Office; and appropriating $16,691 for ambulance replacement.
• Resolution 25-3: declaring official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with bond proceeds.
• Audit statement: FY2024 audit pending due to prior year delays, estimated completion March 31, 2025.

City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including changing the Juneteenth holiday to June 19, amending the budget with new funds and transfers, setting meeting dates, and declaring intent to reimburse bond-funded projects. The audit for FY2024 is pending with an estimated completion of March 31, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendment for donations and grants (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-1 changing Juneteenth holiday to June 19 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-FIN-1 appropriating $60,236 and transferring $48,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-2 setting regular meeting dates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-3 declaring intent to reimburse bond-funded expenditures (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit to allow commercial indoor sports and recreation on a 1.23-acre parcel zoned Residential Office at 206 Temple Avenue. The commission will also elect officers, adopt bylaws and the 2025 meeting schedule, and review the 2024 annual report.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit (PC Resolution 24-04) for indoor sports/recreation at 206 Temple Avenue (1.23 acres, RO zoning)
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure (Bylaws)
• Adoption of Planning Commission Meeting Schedule and Agenda Materials Deadline for next 12 months
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Report

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 24-04, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance No. 24-25 for a special use permit allowing an indoor baseball performance center at 206 Temple Ave. The commission also elected new officers, adopted bylaws, and approved the 2024 annual report. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Elected Noah Kwiek as Chairman (4-0)
• Re-elected Deborah Levenson-Melvin as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Appointed Joseph Carter Jr. as Secretary (4-0)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure (Bylaws) (4-0)
• Adopted meeting schedule and agenda materials deadlines for next 12 months (4-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold its organizational meeting, including administering the oath of office to newly elected members Tricia L. Palmer, Craig R. Skalak, and Brad E. Slaybaugh. The council will then elect a mayor and vice mayor and vote on a resolution adopting the rules of procedure (Resolution No. 25-1). No substantive policy or financial items are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for three new council members
• Election of mayor
• Election of vice mayor
• Resolution No. 25-1 adopting City Council rules of procedure

The City Council held its organizational meeting, swore in newly elected members, and unanimously elected T. Gregory Kochuba as Mayor and John E. Piotrowski as Vice Mayor. The council also approved Resolution No. 25-1, establishing Council Rules of Procedure, by a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected T. Gregory Kochuba as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected John E. Piotrowski as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1, Council Rules of Procedure (7-0)