Suffolk public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Planning Commission will consider requests for family transfer subdivision plats and two public hearings regarding land use. The meeting also includes a staff report presentation on the proposed FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP2021-022) to amend conditions for Early Resultz Daycare and Learning Center at 3215 Bridge Road
• Exception Request (CEX2021-012) for a pedestrian/recreational bridge and trails at Hallstead Reserve, 2575 Pruden Boulevard
• Two Family Transfer Subdivision Plats (FTR2021-00007 and FTR2021-00008) in the Holy Neck Voting Borough
• Staff Report Presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2023-2032

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Commission will consider two family transfer subdivision plats and two public hearings. Items include a conditional use permit for Early Resultz Daycare and an exception request for Hallstead Reserve.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP2021-022) to amend daycare conditions at 3215 Bridge Road
• Exception Request (CEX2021-012) for a pedestrian bridge at 2575 Pruden Boulevard
• Family Transfer Subdivision Plat FTR2021-00007 in Holy Neck Voting Borough
• Family Transfer Subdivision Plat FTR2021-00008 in Holy Neck Voting Borough
• Staff Report Presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2023-2032

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on broadband initiatives and a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The council will also discuss updates regarding the compensation plan.

• Broadband Initiatives Update
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Compensation Plan Update
• Proposed appointments for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received updates on broadband expansion, the FY2021 audit, and the compensation plan, and unanimously approved a closed meeting for legal and appointment discussions.

• Approved closed meeting motion for legal consultation and appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved several consent agenda items and public hearings, including conditional use permits for a junkyard/recycling center and an auto repair/car wash, and an ordinance amendment. A rezoning request was continued to the next meeting. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a drainage project and made board appointments.

• Conditional use permit for junkyard/salvage yard at 1177 Hosier Road (CUP2021-020) approved 8-0
• Conditional use permit for minor auto repair and car wash at 351 North Main Street (CUP2021-021) approved 7-1
• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Ordinance Section 31-601 (Adequate Public Facilities) approved 8-0
• Rezoning of 5100 Nansemond Parkway from RLM to RU-18 continued to January 19, 2022
• Public hearing scheduled for January 5, 2022, on Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II property acquisition

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit for a junkyard/salvage yard, recycling center, and transfer station at 1177 Hosier Road (8-0). It also approved a CUP for a minor automobile repair and car wash at 351 North Main Street (7-1), with Council Member Goldberg dissenting. The council continued a rezoning request for 5100 Nansemond Parkway to the January 19, 2022 meeting and approved several other items, including consent agenda items and a motion to research the cost per student calculation formula.

• Approved CUP for junkyard/salvage yard at 1177 Hosier Road (8-0)
• Approved CUP for minor auto repair and car wash at 351 North Main Street (7-1)
• Continued rezoning at 5100 Nansemond Parkway to Jan 19, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: annual leave limits, Sheriff's toy drive funds, DEQ litter funds (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 31-601 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II on Jan 5, 2022 (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for Jan 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Directed staff to research cost per student calculation formula (8-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met and approved minutes, discussed the state redistricting plan now under Virginia Supreme Court review, and reviewed election improvement opportunities. The Board approved a $106,000 invoice for DemTech software updates to electronic poll books, discussed a possible registrar's office relocation to the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center, and noted the upcoming retirements of the General Registrar and a Board member.

• $106,000 invoice approved for DemTech poll book software updates
• Discussed relocating registrar's office to Suffolk Cultural Arts Center
• General Registrar Susan Saunders retiring December 31, 2021
• Board member Erin Rice leaving at end of appointment December 31, 2021
• State redistricting plan submitted to Virginia Supreme Court for review

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved payment of a $106,000 invoice for updated poll book software, and discussed redistricting, election improvements, and a potential registrar office relocation. The board also acknowledged the upcoming retirements of the General Registrar and a board member.

• Approved $106,000 invoice for poll book software updates
• Approved minutes as distributed
• Convened closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The commission is considering four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior alterations and demolitions in the Central Business District. The meeting includes staff reports on zoning and property maintenance enforcement.

• Exterior alterations at 512 W. Washington Street (HLC2021-00035)
• Demolition at 219 W. Washington Street (HLC2021-00036)
• Demolition at 309 and 321 W. Washington Street and new construction at multiple W. Washington and Lee Street addresses (HLC2021-00037)
• Exterior alterations at 312 N. Main Street (HLC2021-00038)

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness requests for properties in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. These include exterior alterations, demolitions, and new construction on W. Washington Street and N. Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and staff reports.

• Exterior alterations at 512 W. Washington St. (HLC2021-00035)
• Demolition at 219 W. Washington St. (HLC2021-00036)
• Demolition and new construction at 309, 321, 407, 409, 413 W. Washington St. and 114-124 Lee St. (HLC2021-00037)
• Exterior alterations at 312 N. Main St. (HLC2021-00038)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board is meeting to review financial reports and marketing activities. The board will consider the acceptance and appropriation of funds for COVID-19 cleaning and the GoGreen EDIP Agreement.

• Appropriation of funds for HHSB COVID-19 Cleaning
• Appropriation of funds for GoGreen EDIP Agreement
• Financial Report for period ending October 31, 2021
• November 2021 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
• December 2021 Suffolk E-Newsletter

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on December 1, 2021, and approved all items on the agenda, including consent agenda items, public hearings, and an ordinance. Key actions included adopting the 2022 Legislative Agenda, accepting state funds for road repaving and animal shelter services, and approving property acquisitions for two bridge projects. The council also approved a rezoning amendment for Phase 9 of Nansemond River Estates, continued from a previous meeting.

• Adopted 2022 Legislative Agenda for the City of Suffolk
• Accepted VDOT State of Good Repair funds for repaving local roads
• Accepted DMV Animal Friendly License Plate Program funds for Animal Shelter Services
• Authorized property acquisition for Turlington Road Over Kilby Creek Rehabilitation Project
• Authorized property acquisition for Longstreet Lane Over Somerton Creek Bridge Replacement Project

The Suffolk City Council unanimously approved all items on its December 1, 2021 agenda, including a rezoning to amend proffered conditions for Phase 9 of the Nansemond River Estates development on Sleepy Hole Road. The council also approved ordinances authorizing property acquisition for the Turlington Road and Longstreet Lane bridge projects, and adopted the consent agenda covering the 2022 legislative agenda, road repaving funds, animal shelter funds, and Route 17 Taxing District expansion. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved rezoning RZN2021-017 to amend proffered conditions for Phase 9 of Nansemond River Estates on Sleepy Hole Road
• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition for the Turlington Road Over Kilby Creek Rehabilitation Project
• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition for the Longstreet Lane Over Somerton Creek Bridge Replacement Project
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 Legislative Agenda, VDOT repaving funds, animal shelter license plate funds, and Route 17 Taxing District expansion
• Approved resolution certifying the December 1, 2021 closed meeting
• Approved minutes from the June 2, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting
• Scheduled a City Council Work Session for December 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session that includes a joint meeting with the School Board, appointments, and an economic development proposal. Items marked with an asterisk are proposed for closed session. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no detailed discussion items listed.

• Joint meeting with School Board
• Appointments
• Economic development proposal
• Closed session items

The Suffolk City Council and School Board held a joint work session to review the Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program schedule and the school system's capital requests. No formal decisions were made during the session. The council later voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and prospective appointments.

• Held joint work session with School Board on Capital Improvement Program (no vote)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board is meeting to approve minutes and hold one public hearing on a permit application. The applicant seeks to build a living shoreline with oyster castles and marsh plantings at 2601 South Nansemond Drive to address property loss. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on VMRC21-1598: living shoreline with 107 linear feet of oyster castles, backfill sand, and Spartina alterniflora plantings
• Project at 2601 South Nansemond Drive, parcel 11A*81, zoned RLM
• Proposal does not qualify for a General Permit
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting with new business presentations on the New Central Library and Festival Park. Staff will also report on property maintenance and zoning enforcement cases, and administrative approvals. The agenda is largely informational, with no public hearings or votes scheduled on specific applications.

• New Central Library presentation
• Festival Park presentation
• Enforcement updates on property maintenance and zoning violations
• Administrative approvals report

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to hear presentations on the New Central Library and Festival Park, receive staff reports on enforcement and administrative approvals, and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• New Central Library Presentation
• Festival Park Presentation
• Enforcement updates on property maintenance and zoning
• Administrative approvals

Wetlands Board Packets

The Suffolk Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a joint permit application (VMRC21-1598) from Margaret and Ralph Tindal to construct a living shoreline at 2601 South Nansemond Drive. The project involves an oyster castle sill, sand backfill, and native marsh plantings to reduce erosion. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes approval of the September 16, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing for VMRC21-1598: living shoreline with 107 linear feet of oyster castles, 860 sq ft of mudflat impact, and Spartina alterniflora plantings at 2601 S Nansemond Drive
• Project does not qualify for a General Permit due to fetch width of 1.8 miles
• Staff recommends approval, noting negligible wetland impacts and no VMRC authorization needed
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss student generation rates, level of service standards, and adequate public facilities, likely related to school capacity and development. The council will also consider appointments and receive legal advice on proposed redistricting plans, with some items potentially discussed in closed session.

• Discussion of student generation rates and level of service standards
• Review of adequate public facilities requirements
• Consideration of appointments
• Legal advice on proposed redistricting plans
• Closed session items

The City Council held a work session on student generation rates, level of service standards, and adequate public facilities, with staff answering questions but taking no vote. Council then voted 8-0 to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions, plus proposed redistricting plans. The closed meeting ran from 4:43 p.m. to 5:59 p.m. No other decisions were made.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0) for legal consultation and appointments to multiple boards and commissions
• Discussed student generation rates and school cost calculations in work session, no action taken
• Heard staff explanation that school costs are based on comparisons with recently built schools in other localities
• Heard that development demand is calculated as permitted versus committed development
• Heard that consultant expertise is relied upon for weighting city versus area school costs
• Heard that the proposed formula generally uses classroom size as a basis

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved several consent agenda items, including accepting federal and state funds for utility relief, flood preparedness, police grants, and cemetery maintenance. They also approved rezoning requests and authorized property acquisitions for road projects. The council voted to participate in opioid settlement agreements and scheduled public hearings for December 1.

• Approved ordinance to accept and appropriate State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for utility customer relief (7-1)
• Approved rezoning of 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 to B-2 (8-0)
• Approved rezoning on Prospect Road from RLM to RU (5-3)
• Approved resolution to participate in opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Janssen (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Turlington Road and Longstreet Lane projects on Dec 1

The Suffolk City Council approved a rezoning of property on Prospect Road from residential low-medium density to residential urban, allowing more homes, by a 5-3 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda (7-1), with Vice Mayor Bennett dissenting, after a separate vote on a residency requirement item failed. All other items, including property acquisitions, opioid settlements, and public hearing schedules, were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 117, 118, and 119 C Street with proffered conditions (8-0).
• Approved rezoning of 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 to B-2 with conditions (8-0).
• Approved rezoning of Prospect Road property from RLM to RU with conditions (5-3).
• Approved consent agenda items #7-#10 (8-0); item #11 failed separate vote.
• Approved participation in opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, et al. (8-0).
• Approved participation in Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund MOU (8-0).
• Scheduled public hearings for Dec. 1 on Turlington Road and Longstreet Lane projects (8-0).
• Scheduled joint City Council/School Board meeting for Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. (7-1).

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests, including a conditional use permit for a junkyard on Hosier Road and an auto repair shop on North Main Street. The agenda also includes a request for an exception to buffer requirements at 109 Riverside Drive and a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Conditional Use Permit for Hosier Road Scrap Metal Processing Yard at 1177 Hosim Road
• Conditional Use Permit for Quality Tires & Auto Care LLC at 351 N. Main Street
• Exception request for development encroachment into the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area at 109 Riverside Drive
• Ordinance text amendment (OTA2021-002) regarding Adequate Public Facilities

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: two conditional use permits (a scrap metal processing yard on Hosier Road and an auto repair/car wash on N. Main Street), an exception to Chesapeake Bay buffer rules for a property on Riverside Drive, and a text amendment to the Adequate Public Facilities ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes and receive status reports.

• CUP2021-020: Conditional use permit for junkyard/salvage yard, recycling center, and transfer station at 1177 Hosier Road (M-2 General Industrial)
• CUP2021-021: Conditional use permit for auto repair and car wash at 351 N. Main Street (CBD, Historic Conservation Overlay)
• CEX2021-011: Exception to Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer for expansion and accessory structures at 109 Riverside Drive
• OTA2021-002: Text amendment to Section 31-601 Adequate Public Facilities

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority Board will meet to review financial reports and marketing activities. The board is scheduled to discuss the appropriation of funds for specific projects and the Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association.

• Appropriation of funds for HHSB COVID-19 Cleaning
• Appropriation of funds for Atlantic Constructors, Inc. EDIP Agreement
• Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association discussion
• Review of Third Quarter 2021 Hampton Roads Alliance Business Activities Report
• Review of October 2021 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council will conduct a work session covering appointments and personnel performance reviews. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation.

• Appointments
• Personnel Matter – Performance Review
• National Prescription Opiate Litigation

The Suffolk City Council convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, candidate appointments, and performance reviews. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was the unanimous vote to enter the closed meeting.

• Held closed meeting for legal consultation, appointments, and performance reviews (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on November 3, 2021, and took several actions. It approved an ordinance to acquire property for the Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road intersection improvements, continued a rezoning request for Nansemond River Estates Phase 9, and scheduled a public hearing for the Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path project. The council also made appointments, directed preparation of a residency ordinance, and requested a report on leave balances for public safety employees.

• Approved 5-3 ordinance authorizing property acquisition for Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road intersection improvements
• Continued rezoning of Nansemond River Estates Phase 9 (Sleepy Hole Road) to December 1, 2021
• Scheduled public hearing for November 17, 2021 on Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path property acquisition
• Appointed Brian Shaffer, Sandra Olanitori, Sidney Hazelwood, and Stella Payne to city boards
• Directed preparation of ordinance allowing covered appointees 2 years to become city residents

The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property for the Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road Intersection Improvements Project by a 5-3 vote. The council also continued consideration of a rezoning for Phase 9 of Nansemond River Estates to the December 1, 2021 meeting, and approved a motion to extend the residency requirement for certain city employees from one to two years (7-1).

• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition for Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road Intersection Improvements Project (5-3)
• Continued consideration of rezoning for Phase 9 of Nansemond River Estates to December 1, 2021 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for November 17, 2021 on Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path Project (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for November 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed Brian Shaffer to Historic Landmarks Commission, Sandra Olanitori to Human Services Advisory Board, and Sidney Hazelwood and Stella Payne to Wetlands Board (8-0)
• Approved motion to present ordinance extending residency requirement for covered city employees to two years (7-1)
• Directed City Manager to prepare report on extending leave balances for public safety employees (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting, and May 10, 2021 Special Meeting (8-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met over several days to conduct the official canvas of the November 2, 2021 General Election. They reviewed provisional ballots in closed session, and discovered two hand-counted ballots from the Driver Precinct that were not in the initial tallies. With state approval, the board opened the sealed box, added the two ballots to the count, and amended the Statement of Results before finalizing the canvas.

• Board held closed sessions to determine qualification of provisional voters, citing Code of Virginia 2.2-3711.
• Found 2 'hand counted ballots' from Driver Precinct missing from final tallies.
• Received permission from Virginia Department of Elections to open envelope 3 & 5 to add the ballots.
• Opened and sealed the ballot box on November 8, 2021, with officers and board members signing it.
• Amended Statement of Results and completed the canvas, adjourning at 2:15 p.m.

The Suffolk Electoral Board met from November 3-8, 2021, to conduct the canvas of the November 2, 2021 General Election. The board held closed sessions to determine the qualification of provisional ballots, and approved counting those cast by qualified voters. The board also discovered two hand-counted ballots from the Driver Precinct that were not included in the initial tally, and after receiving permission from the Virginia Department of Elections, opened the ballot box on November 8 to add those ballots to the count. The canvas was completed and the board adjourned.

• Approved motion to convene closed session to determine qualification of provisional voters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to submit provisional ballots cast by qualified voters for counting (unanimous)
• Opened ballot box to add 2 hand-counted ballots from Driver Precinct to the final tally (permission granted by Virginia Department of Elections)
• Amended Statement of Results for Driver Precinct to include the 2 additional ballots
• Completed the canvas of the General Election

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met to review early voting numbers, discuss election day schedules, and prepare for the upcoming election. They approved prior minutes, set canvas times, and addressed campaign sign removal and precinct signage. The board also entered closed session for a personnel matter.

• Early voting totals: 4,931 in person, 40 at North Suffolk Library drop box, 1 at Airport drop box, 276 Sunday in-person
• Campaign signs at Registrar Office must be removed by noon on November 1, 2021
• Signage to direct voters to new Southwestern Elementary School precinct site
• Board agreed to handle campaign activity guideline violations with Precinct Chief engagement and possible police involvement
• Closed session held for personnel matter under Code of Virginia 2.2-3711

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board held an emergency meeting on October 21, 2021, and voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. After returning to open session, the board voted unanimously to place the personnel on paid administrative leave while investigating whether they failed to meet the duties of the position. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on this personnel action.

• Closed session held under Virginia Code §2.2-3.712 for personnel discussion
• Unanimous vote to place personnel on paid administrative leave
• Investigation into whether duties of the position were met

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: the 2022 redistricting plan by McGuire Woods, appointments, and the acquisition of property parcels 26*1, 18*16, and 25*24B. The last two items are proposed for closed session.

• Discussion of McGuire Woods 2022 redistricting plan
• Appointments (proposed for closed session)
• Acquisition of property parcels 26*1, 18*16, 25*24B (proposed for closed session)

The City Council received an update from redistricting consultant Robert Loftin on the 2022 redistricting process, including parameters for map development and a timeline for presenting three maps. The Council also voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and property acquisition.

• Received redistricting update from McGuire Woods consultant (no vote)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on October 20, 2021, and approved a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key actions included granting a conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub, supporting the Kings Highway Bridge reconstruction, and adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update. The council also scheduled a public hearing for the Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road intersection project.

• Approved CUP for bar/nightclub at 130 West Washington Street (6-1-1)
• Adopted resolution supporting Kings Highway Bridge reconstruction and VDOT funding request
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (as amended)
• Approved street vacation and quitclaim deed for Station Drive portions near 3169 Godwin Boulevard
• Scheduled Nov 3 public hearing for Nansemond Parkway/Bennetts Pasture Road intersection improvements

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub at 130 West Washington Street, with amended operating hours (Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 a.m.), by a 6-1 vote with one abstention. The council also approved consent agenda items including funding for Suffolk Public Schools and a resolution supporting the Kings Highway Bridge reconstruction, and adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update with an amendment. All other agenda items, including street vacations and the golf cart ordinance, were approved unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit for bar/nightclub at 130 W. Washington St. with amended hours (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items #7-12 and #14, including school funding and Kings Highway Bridge resolution (8-0)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update with amendment (8-0)
• Approved ordinance vacating two portions of Station Drive (8-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed with Planters Station, LLC for Station Drive portions (8-0)
• Amended Suffolk Downtown Master Plan (8-0)
• Amended golf cart use ordinance for Arbor Meadows/Milteer Acres (8-0)
• Adopted Electronic Participation Policy for City Council (8-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including one to allow a Tractor Supply retail store at 5045 Nansemond Parkway and another to remove a density cap at the Meadows at Moore's Pointe. The commission will also consider two family transfer subdivision plats and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes no other major policy items.

• Rezoning RZN2020-002: Remove maximum density restriction at 117-119 C Street (Meadows at Moore's Pointe)
• Rezoning RZN2021-012: Change 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 Heavy Industrial to B-2 General Commercial for Tractor Supply retail store
• Rezoning RZN2021-013: Change Prospect Road parcel from RLM to RU Residential Urban
• Rezoning RZN2021-015: Change 5100 Nansemond Parkway from RLM to RU-18 for apartment complex
• Family transfer plats: FTR2021-00002 (Dutch Road, 1 parcel) and FTR2021-00005 (Pittmantown Road, 5 parcels)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including one to allow a Tractor Supply retail store at Northgate Commerce Park and another to remove a density restriction at Meadows at Moore's Pointe. The commission will also consider two family transfer subdivision plats and hear status reports from recent City Council meetings. No preliminary plats have been approved.

• Rezoning RZN2020-002: Amend proffered conditions at 117-119 C Street to remove maximum density restriction (Meadows at Moore's Pointe)
• Rezoning RZN2021-012: Change 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 Heavy Industrial to B-2 General Commercial for Tractor Supply Retail Store
• Rezoning RZN2021-013: Change Prospect Road parcel from RLM to RU for Prospect West
• Rezoning RZN2021-015: Change 5100 Nansemond Parkway from RLM to RU-18 for apartment complex
• Family transfer plats FTR2021-00002 (Dutch Road) and FTR2021-00005 (Pittmantown Road) to create new parcels

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met in emergency session to discuss a personnel matter in closed session. After reconvening, the board voted unanimously to require a city physician to provide a return-to-work clearance for the personnel reviewed. The meeting was brief and adjourned after this action.

• Closed session held under Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 for personnel discussion
• Motion approved requiring city physician return-to-work clearance
• Roll call vote: both members present voted yes

The Suffolk Electoral Board held an emergency meeting on October 15, 2021, to discuss a personnel matter in closed session. After reconvening, the board unanimously approved a motion requiring a city physician to provide a return-to-work clearance for the personnel reviewed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion requiring city physician return-to-work clearance (unanimous)
• Certified closed session discussion was lawful (2-0)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss the appropriation of funds for COVID-19 cleaning and the status of downtown business grants. The board will also review financial reports and marketing activities.

• Appropriation of funds for HHSB COVID-19 Cleaning
• Downtown Business Development Grant completion for 143 North Main Street (C-Fit Studio)
• Façade Grant extension request for 321 North Main Street (Prentis House)
• Financial Report for period ending July 31, 2021
• September 2021 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Director. Under new business, the board will discuss the Literacy Council, a new downtown library, by-laws, 2022 meeting dates, and an ECDC presentation.

• Discussion of new downtown library
• Discussion of Literacy Council
• Review of by-laws
• Scheduling 2022 meetings
• ECDC presentation

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board approved the 2022 meeting schedule by a unanimous 7-0 vote. Members also received a design update from architects for the new Downtown Library and discussed promotional strategies, including drafting an 'elevator speech.' The ECDC presentation was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved July 20, 2020 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (7-0)
• Postponed ECDC presentation to next meeting

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the 2022 redistricting process from McGuire Woods and on the Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes proposed appointments and a possible closed session.

• McGuire Woods 2022 Redistricting Update
• Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on October 6, 2021, receiving an update from McGuire Woods on the 2022 redistricting process. No formal decisions were made; the consultants sought guidance on the number of maps, timeline, and scope, which the City Attorney said would require a motion. The Council also moved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation to the Staff Reports portion of the Regular Meeting agenda and convened a closed meeting for legal and appointment discussions.

• Moved Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation to Regular Meeting Staff Reports (no vote recorded)
• Convened closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on October 6, 2021, and approved all agenda items by 8-0 votes. Key actions included granting a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation facility, accepting several state and federal grants, and appointing citizens to various boards and commissions.

• Approved conditional use permit for a medical, physical and mental rehabilitation facility at 5268 Godwin Boulevard (CUP2021-019)
• Accepted Virginia Department of Health scholarship funds for Fire and Rescue
• Accepted Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services funds for Community Corrections Program
• Reappropriated unspent FY 2020-2021 school funds to FY 2021-2022 Capital Projects Fund for school repairs
• Accepted FAA Airport Coronavirus Response funds for Suffolk Executive Airport

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit for a medical, physical and mental rehabilitation facility at 5268 Godwin Boulevard, with conditions, by an 8-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting state and federal funds for fire/rescue, community corrections, school repairs, and airport coronavirus response. A work session was scheduled for October 20, 2021, and several board and commission appointments were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for rehab facility at 5268 Godwin Blvd (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items #7-10 (8-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting of Oct 6, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7 and April 14, 2021 meetings (8-0)
• Adopted agenda with amendment to add Parks and Recreation Master Plan (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for Oct 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed individuals to various boards and commissions (8-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: a conditional use permit for a hookah bar and lounge on West Washington Street, a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation facility on Godwin Boulevard, and two exceptions to Chesapeake Bay buffer requirements for residential properties. The commission will also consider amendments to the Downtown Master Plan regarding the Festival and Market Square area, and will appoint a subcommittee for the FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Plan.

• CUP2021-017: Conditional use permit for a bar/nightclub (Lo-Kee Hookah Lounge) at 130 West Washington Street
• CUP2021-019: Conditional use permit for a medical/mental rehabilitation facility at 5268 Godwin Boulevard
• CEX2021-009: Exception to Chesapeake Bay buffer for a patio/fence at 2019 Cassidy Court
• CEX2021-010: Exception to Chesapeake Bay buffer for a fence at 3608 Canal Turn Court
• CPA2021-001: Downtown Master Plan amendment for Festival and Market Square area

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits, two Chesapeake Bay buffer exceptions, and a Downtown Master Plan amendment. It will also appoint a subcommittee for the FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Plan and receive status reports.

• CUP2021-017: Hookah bar and lounge at 130 West Washington Street (Lo-Kee Hookah Lounge)
• CUP2021-019: Medical/physical/mental rehab facility at 5268 Godwin Boulevard (Western Tidewater CSB)
• CEX2021-009: Patio/fence encroachment into 100-ft buffer at 2019 Cassidy Court
• CEX2021-010: Fence encroachment into 100-ft buffer at 3608 Canal Turn Court
• CPA2021-001: Downtown Master Plan amendment for Festival and Market Square area

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board is meeting to consider a permit for shoreline erosion protection, discuss a reported wetlands violation, and hear a presentation on a proposed park. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. No restoration hearings, permit extensions, or compliance inspections are scheduled.

• Public hearing on permit VMRC20-1522 for 110 linear feet of quarry stone riprap sill at 119 Riverside Drive (Zoning Parcel 5D(1)*115)
• Discussion of violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle involving concrete and debris placed in tidal wetland
• Presentation on proposed Constants North Park Project at 724 N. Main Street

Wetlands Board Packets

The Suffolk Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a permit application to install a quarry stone riprap sill for erosion protection at 119 Riverside Drive along the Nansemond River. The board will also discuss a violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle and receive a presentation on the proposed Constants North Park Project.

• Public hearing on VMRC20-1522: 110 linear feet of quarry stone riprap sill at 119 Riverside Drive, parcel 5D(1)*115
• Discussion of violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle: unauthorized shoreline hardening with concrete and debris in tidal wetland
• Presentation on proposed Constants North Park Project at 724 N. Main Street
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda including a port security grant, revenue bonds, and two deputy city manager appointments. It also approved three public hearings: a right-of-way license for Shenandoah Cable, a rezoning at Hillpoint Farms, and a rezoning on Sleepy Hole Road. The council approved a conditional use permit for a 184-unit apartment complex on Bridge Road and directed the city attorney to draft a policy for remote council participation.

• Approved 2021 Port Security Grant from DHS for Police Department
• Authorized revenue bonds for the City of Suffolk
• Rezoned Hillpoint Farms PDD at 1000 Hillpoint Boulevard (RZN2021-008)
• Rezoned 3332 Sleepy Hole Road from RR to RLM (RZN2021-016)
• Approved CUP2021-014 for 184-unit apartment complex at 3351/3353 Bridge Road

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered a Virginia Resources Authority refunding update (with the city maintaining its triple A bond rating), the Central Library project (estimated at $400 per square foot), and a Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development update. The council also postponed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update and convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Postponed Parks and Recreation Master Plan update to a future date
• Convened closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments (8-0 vote)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items and public hearings, including accepting a federal port security grant, issuing revenue bonds, confirming two deputy city manager appointments, and approving a cable TV right-of-way license. The council will also hold public hearings on three rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including changes to the Hillpoint Farms development and a new apartment complex on Bridge Road.

• 2021 Port Security Grant from U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security for Suffolk Police Dept.
• Revenue bond issuance authorization
• Confirmations of Kevin Hughes and Azeez Felder as Deputy City Managers
• Right-of-way license agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC
• Rezoning at 1000 Hillpoint Blvd (RZN2021-008), 3332 Sleepy Hole Rd (RZN2021-016), and 184-unit apartment complex at 3351/3353 Bridge Rd (CUP2021-014)

The Suffolk City Council approved a right-of-way license agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC, and three rezoning/conditional use ordinances, including changes to the Hillpoint Farms Planned Development and a rezoning at 3332 Sleepy Hole Road. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a Port Security Grant, authorizing revenue bonds, and confirming two deputy city manager appointments. Additionally, the council scheduled a work session for October 6, 2021, and directed the city attorney to draft a policy allowing electronic participation in meetings.

• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting of September 15, 2021.
• Approved minutes from March 17 and March 24, 2021 meetings.
• Approved consent agenda items including Port Security Grant, revenue bonds, and deputy city manager appointments.
• Approved right-of-way license agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC.
• Approved rezoning of Hillpoint Farms Planned Development (RZN2021-008).
• Approved rezoning of 3332 Sleepy Hole Road from RR to RLM (RZN2021-016).
• Approved amendment to conditions for 184-unit apartment complex at 3351 and 3353 Bridge Road (CUP2021-014).
• Scheduled a City Council Work Session for October 6, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

This packet for the Suffolk Electoral Board's September 14, 2021 meeting contains administrative items: a reminder about a COVID-19 vaccination status questionnaire for city employees, a copy of the city's COVID-19 Mitigation Policy (testing or proof of vaccination for unvaccinated staff starting October 1, 2021), a completed state absentee ballot compliance survey for the November 2, 2021 election, a list of qualified candidates for that election, and a Virginia statute on electronic meeting procedures. No votes or decisions are recorded in this packet.

• COVID-19 questionnaire deadline for city employees: noon September 15, 2021
• Policy requires unvaccinated employees to provide bi-weekly COVID-19 test results or proof of vaccination starting October 1, 2021
• Absentee ballot compliance survey: 270 UOCAVA and 1,185 non-UOCAVA applications received and ballots sent for Nov. 2, 2021 election
• Qualified candidates listed for House of Delegates 64th and 76th districts, constitutional officers, and School Board Sleepy Hole Borough
• Virginia FOIA statute on electronic meetings included for reference

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved Sunday voting on October 24, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Voter Registration Office, with a 2-1 vote. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings, with amendments reflecting a 2-1 vote on using grant money for Sunday voting. Updates were given on COVID-19 mitigation, ballot drop box installation, and voting machine testing.

• Approved Sunday voting on Oct. 24, 2021, 1-5 p.m. at Voter Registration Office (2-1)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 3, 2021, with exception noting Sunday voting vote at Sept. 14 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 17, 2021, telephone conference (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 23, 2021, emergency meeting as amended to reflect 2-1 vote on grant money for Sunday voting (3-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a two-day retreat to set the city's vision and strategic priorities for FY 2021-2023, receive legal updates on ethics and rules of order, and kick off the 2035 Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes discussions on growth areas, land use, economic development, agricultural preservation, transportation, the Downtown Suffolk Master Plan, and community engagement. This is a planning and discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• 2035 Comprehensive Plan update kickoff with consultant team
• Discussion of growth areas, land use policies, economic development, agricultural preservation, and transportation links
• Downtown Suffolk Master Plan update and initiatives
• Council top priority areas for FY 2021-2023
• Legal updates on Code of Ethics and Robert's Rules of Order

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 127 Clay Street. The body will also receive staff reports on zoning and property maintenance enforcement.

• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-00027 for exterior alterations at 127 Clay Street
• Property maintenance enforcement updates for multiple addresses including 342 N Main St and 179 E Washington St
• Zoning updates for properties at 128 Brewer Avenue, 129 Brewer Avenue, and 156 W. Washington Street
• Administrative approval HLC2021-00030 for exterior trim paint and wall sign at 351 N. Main Street

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a two-day retreat to discuss the city's strategic direction, set a vision statement, and review top priority areas for FY 2021-2023. The agenda includes legal updates on ethics and Robert's Rules, a kickoff for the 2035 Comprehensive Plan update, and a Downtown Suffolk Master Plan update. This is a working session, not a formal decision-making meeting.

• Setting the Vision Statement and consensus on future vision
• Council Top Priority Areas FY 2021-2023
• 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update Kickoff
• Downtown Suffolk Master Plan update
• Legal updates on Code of Ethics and Robert's Rules of Order

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior alterations at 127 Clay Street, submitted by the property owner. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports on enforcement and administrative approvals, and adjournment.

• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-00027 for exterior alterations at 127 Clay Street
• Property zoned CBD (Central Business District) and HC (Historic Conservation Overlay District)
• Applicant: Weimin Zhang, Wzhang Holdings LLC
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board will meet to review financial reports and business activity updates. The board is scheduled to discuss the acceptance and appropriation of funds for specific projects.

• Appropriation of funds for Acesur USA LLC EDIP
• Appropriation of funds for HHSB COVID-19 Cleaning
• Review of unaudited financial report for period ending June 30, 2021
• 2020/2021 Economic Development Update and Review
• Review of Hampton Roads Alliance Business Activities Reports for June and July 2021

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The commission will review child care numbers and the ECDC Resource Room. Members will discuss the urgent needs of Suffolk's early childhood community and evaluate if LENA helps meet those goals.

• Review of August 2021 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers
• CLASS Fundamentals Training
• Finance report
• Discussion on LENA and community priorities

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved funding up to $3,000 for up to 30 attendees for the Raising the Bar conference, using the provider training budget. They also discussed the LENA program but decided it is not the right time to implement it. The minutes from August were approved unanimously, and several action items were assigned.

• Approved up to $3,000 for Raising the Bar conference attendees (motion approved)
• Approved August 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue LENA at this time
• Formed working group to revise ECDC bylaws
• Planned swearing in of new members at next meeting
• Will reconvene monthly director meetings
• Will inquire about ECDC's role in KidZone fundraising
• Will contact Children's Harbor for RTB scholarships

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council denied two resolutions seeking No Wake Zones on the Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek. The council also approved a rezoning of property at 2534 Jackson Road from agricultural to residential low-medium density. A motion to reconsider a previously denied solar facility permit failed.

• Denied No Wake Zone application for Nansemond River near River Bluff subdivision (6-2)
• Denied No Wake Zone application for Chuckatuck Creek near Crooked Creek Farm (4-3, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning at 2534 Jackson Road from A to RLM (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda accepting grants for Sheriff's Department, Victim/Witness Assistance, and Police Department (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 15, 2021 on Shenandoah Cable Television right-of-way agreement (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for September 15, 2021 (8-0)
• Appointed Deborah Farrell, William Farrell, and Christina Brooks to Clean Community Commission (8-0)
• Motion to reconsider Solenis solar facility denial failed (2-5, 1 abstention)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and the status of several road projects, including Nansemond Parkway/Sleepy Hole Road, Pitchkettle Road, and Bridge Road/Shoulders Hill Road. The council will also discuss proposed appointments and items for a closed session. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts update
• Nansemond Parkway/Sleepy Hole Road project status
• Pitchkettle Road project status
• Bridge Road/Shoulders Hill Road project status
• Proposed appointments and closed session items

The City Council received informational updates on the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts and on three road projects (Nansemond Parkway/Sleepy Hole Road, Pitchkettle Road, and Bridge Road/Shoulders Hill Road). No formal decisions were made on these items. The Council then voted 8-0 to convene a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel and discuss appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Received update on Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts from Executive Director Lorelei Costa
• Received status report on Nansemond Parkway/Sleepy Hole Road, Pitchkettle Road, and Bridge Road/Shoulders Hill Road projects from Interim Public Works Director Robert Lewis
• Voted 8-0 to convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711(A)(8) and (A)(1) to consult with legal counsel and discuss appointments to numerous boards and commissions

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

This is an emergency meeting of the City of Suffolk Electoral Board. The only item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the possible use of allocated funds for early voting. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on possible use of allocated funds for early voting

The Suffolk Electoral Board held an emergency meeting to apply for state grant funds for early voting expansion. They approved motions to request funding for two additional ballot drop boxes, personnel, and surveillance equipment, and to apply for funds for Sunday voting. The board also discussed but did not pursue a satellite voting location due to lack of suitable space and time before the November 2 election.

• Approved motion to apply for grant funds for two additional ballot drop boxes, personnel, and surveillance equipment (3-0)
• Approved motion to apply for grant funds for Sunday voting (3-0)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a permit application to install approximately 300 linear feet of quarry stone riprap for erosion protection along the Nansemond River at Riverside Drive. The board will also discuss an observed violation at Burbage Landing Circle involving concrete and debris in tidal wetlands, and receive a presentation on the proposed Constant's North Park project at 100 Main Street.

• Public hearing on permit for ~300 linear feet of quarry stone riprap at Riverside Drive (Zoning Parcel, R-L district)
• Discussion of violation at Burbage Landing Circle: concrete and debris in tidal wetlands
• Presentation on Constant's North Park project at 100 Main Street
• Approval of May minutes
• No restoration hearings or permit extensions

Wetlands Board Packets

The board will consider a permit application for the installation of a quarry stone riprap sill and pier repairs at 119 Riverside Drive. The proposal includes approximately 1,110 linear feet of sill to protect remaining fringe marsh.

• Permit application for quarry stone riprap sill at 119 Riverside Drive
• Proposed installation of 1,110 linear feet of quarry stone riprap sill
• Plan to repair existing pier framing and decking
• Discussion of a violation at 6766 Burrage Landing Circle regarding unauthorized shoreline hardening
• Presentation on the proposed Constants North Park Project at 724 N. Main Street

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a bond ordinance, a Suffolk Transit bus route realignment, several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, and a council compensation increase. The council also denied a proposed solar energy facility on Wilroy Road and continued a rezoning request for 2534 Jackson Road to September 15, 2021. All votes were 8-0 unless otherwise noted.

• Approved bond issuance and sale ordinance (8-0)
• Approved Suffolk Transit bus route realignment (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 117 Philhower Drive from B-2 to M-1 (7-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for automobile storage lot at 117 Philhower Drive (7-1)
• Approved rezoning at 3169 Godwin Boulevard from CP to B-2 (8-0)
• Reversed Historic Landmarks Commission decision for 216 N. Main Street (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for surface mining at 1142 Kirk Road (8-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for solar energy facility on Wilroy Road (7-0, Mayor abstained)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on August 18, 2021, to discuss updates on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and legislative matters. The agenda also included a Department of Human Resources update, appointments, and proposed items for closed session. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or ordinances were detailed in the provided text.

• Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Update
• Legislative Update
• Department of Human Resources Update
• Appointments
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with updates on rural broadband expansion, legislative matters, and human resources. No formal decisions were made; the council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Voted 8-0 to convene a closed meeting for legal consultation and candidate interviews for board appointments

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and exception requests, including changes to the Hillpoint Farms Master Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a family transfer subdivision plat and a conditional use permit for Bennetts Creek Commons.

• Rezoning request for Hillpoint Farms at 1000 Hillpoint Boulevard to modify land use locations
• Rezoning request for 3332 Sleepy Hole Road from Rural Residential to Residential Low Medium Density
• Exception request for a fence encroachment into the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area at 2663 River Watch Drive
• Family transfer subdivision plat request for 758 Babbtown Road to create one new parcel
• Conditional use permit amendment for Bennetts Creek Commons to increase apartment unit count

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board held an emergency telephone conference on Aug. 17, 2021, but determined that an electronic meeting was not permissible under Virginia law. The board decided to hold an in-person meeting instead on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Voter Registration Office at 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, Virginia 23434.

• Emergency telephone conference held Aug. 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
• Electronic meeting deemed not permissible under Code of Virginia, Section 2.2-3708.2
• In-person meeting rescheduled to Aug. 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Voter Registration Office, 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, VA 23434

The Electoral Board held an emergency telephone conference on Aug 17, 2021, but determined that an electronic meeting was not permissible under Virginia law (Section 2.2-3708.2). No substantive decisions were made; the board instead scheduled an in-person meeting for Monday, Aug 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Voter Registration Office at 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, VA 23434.

• Rescheduled in-person meeting to Aug 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Voter Registration Office

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning and exception requests, including amendments to the Hillpoint Farms Planned Development and a rezoning at 3332 Sleepy Hole Road. The commission will also consider a family transfer plat on Babbtown Road and a conditional use permit amendment for the Bennetts Creek Commons apartment complex. Additionally, the body will review status reports from the July City Council meeting and preliminary plats.

• Public hearing on RZN2021-008 to amend the Hillpoint Farms Planned Development master plan at 1000 Hillpoint Boulevard
• Public hearing on RZN2021-016 to rezone 3332 Sleepy Hole Road from Rural Residential to Residential Low Medium Density
• Public hearing on CEX2021-008 to grant an exception for a fence encroaching into the 100-foot buffer at 2663 River Watch Drive
• Old business review of CUP2021-014 to increase the size and number of units at Bennetts Creek Commons on Bridge Road
• Approval of family transfer plat FTR2021-00003 to create one new parcel on 758 Babbtown Road

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue. The body will also receive staff reports on zoning and property maintenance enforcement.

• Request HLC2021-00017: Exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue submitted by Brandon Clements

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue. The property is in the Historic Conservation Overlay District, so the commission will decide whether the proposed changes are appropriate.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-000017 for 120 Linden Avenue
• Exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue
• Property zoned RM (Residential Medium Density) and HC (Historic Conservation Overlay)
• Staff reports on enforcement updates and administrative approvals

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board is meeting to discuss a façade grant and an easement agreement. The board will also review financial reports and marketing activities.

• Façade Grant Application for Monument, SNH Building
• Unilever Tea Manufacturing EDIP Assignment
• Dominion Easement Agreement for Point at Harborview
• Financial Report for period ending June 30, 2021
• July 2021 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Commission is meeting to review July 2021 minutes and receive a presentation on LENA. The body will also discuss child care numbers, staffing updates, and fundraising efforts.

• LENA presentation by Barb Lito
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers
• PT position update
• CLASS Fundamentals Training update
• Finance report and fundraising efforts

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved the July 7, 2021 minutes with two typo corrections, and heard a presentation on LENA programs from Virginia Beach Grow Smart. The commission also received updates on child care numbers, a reposted coordinator position, and a CLASS training. It was reported that fundraising by city boards is not allowed per the City Attorney, and the commission will begin revising its bylaws.

• Approved July 7, 2021 minutes with typo corrections (unanimous)
• Noted fundraising activities by city boards are not permitted per City Attorney
• Agreed to begin ECDC bylaws revision process
• Introduced new DSS representative and City Manager's Designee

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met August 3, 2021, to handle routine business and discuss election administration items. They discussed possible Sunday voting, ballot drop box delivery and camera installation, a potential new voting area at the Salvation Army Building on Bank Street, and whether to comment on redistricting. The board also moved into closed session to evaluate the general registrar.

• Ballot drop boxes estimated to arrive August 16, 2021; cameras to be installed at Airport location, already installed at North Suffolk Library
• Discussed using Salvation Army Building sanctuary on Bank Street as a voting area due to current space being too small
• Board decided to withhold redistricting comments until after the commission does additional research
• Ms. Saunders to check with voting machine vendor on precinct-specific absentee ballot data, as used by Chesapeake
• Board to hold Sunday voting workshop after September 14, 2021 meeting; public comment sought via city website

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the minutes of the last meeting as amended, with a 3-0 vote. The board discussed redistricting, a potential new voting site at the Salvation Army, ballot drop box installation, and Sunday voting, but made no final decisions on these topics. They also held a closed session to evaluate the general registrar.

• Approved minutes of last meeting as amended (3-0)
• Certified closed session discussion limited to registrar evaluation (3-0)
• Withheld comments on redistricting until further research
• Scheduled site visit to Salvation Army for voting area
• Instructed staff to get clarification from ELECT on observer rules
• Instructed staff to check with voting machine vendor on absentee voter data
• Instructed staff to set up public comment on Sunday voting

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss updates on the American Rescue Plan Act funding and a proposed text amendment to the sign ordinance. The council will also consider appointments, with a possible closed session for proposed items.

• American Rescue Plan Act update
• Sign ordinance text amendment update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and proposed sign ordinance text amendments. The council then unanimously voted to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Heard ARPA funding update; projects to start with engineering and property acquisition this year
• Heard sign ordinance update; proposed changes allow electronic signs to change every 60 seconds
• Voted 8-0 to convene closed meeting for legal consultation and board appointments

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit for a solar energy facility at 6245 Holland Road by a 5-3 vote, with Council Members Butler Barlow, Johnson, and Ward dissenting. The council also approved two rezoning requests: one from B-2 to RU at Rt. 58 Bypass and Murphy's Mill Road, and another from A to RLM at 2534 Jackson Road, the latter after a 30-day continuance. Additionally, the council approved three ground leases for airport hangars, a variance for street improvements, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding signs and other standards.

• Approved solar energy facility CUP at 6245 Holland Road (5-3)
• Approved rezoning from B-2 to RU at Rt. 58 Bypass and Murphy's Mill Road (8-0)
• Continued rezoning at 2534 Jackson Road to August 18, 2021 (8-0)
• Awarded ground lease to FLMD, Inc. for airport hangar (8-0)
• Awarded ground lease to Bay Avionics Holdings, LLC for airport hangar (8-0)
• Awarded ground lease to Hughes R. Dellinger for airport hangar (8-0)
• Approved CUP for funeral home expansion at 900 E. Washington St. (8-0)
• Approved UDO amendments with sign regulation changes (8-0)

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, minutes, and reports, but the main items are discussions on the new downtown library, the library's strategic plan, and the technology use policy.

• Discussion of new downtown library
• Review of strategic plan
• Technology use policy review
• Literacy Council report

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board approved the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and the Technology Use/Internet Safety Policy, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting. Updates were shared on the new Downtown Library design, with a presentation to City Council scheduled for September 15, and on library pandemic response and events.

• Approved the January 14, 2020 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote
• Approved the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan by a 5-0 vote
• Approved the Technology Use/Internet Safety Policy with recommended rewording by a 5-0 vote
• Adjourned the meeting by a 5-0 vote

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The July 20, 2021, meeting includes several public hearings regarding land use changes. Items include requests for rezoning commercial and industrial properties, as well as applications for solar facilities and residential expansions.

• Rezoning 117 Philhower Drive from B-2 General Commercial to M-1 Light Industrial
• Conditional Use Permit for Solenis – Wilroy Road Solar Facility on Wilroy Road
• Conditional Use Permit to expand Chuckatuck Borrow Pit at 1142 Kirk Road
• Rezoning 3169 Godwin Boulevard from C-P Commerce Park to B-2 General Commercial
• Family transfer subdivision plats for 1518 Glen Haven Drive and Holy Neck area

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple land use requests, including rezoning for a commercial yard and a solar facility. The meeting also includes reviews of family transfer subdivision plats and an exception request for a fence installation.

• Rezoning request (RZN2021-010) to change 117 Philhower Drive from B-2 to M-1 zoning
• Conditional use permit (CUP2021-001) for Chuckatuck Borrow Pit expansion at 1142 Kirk Road
• Conditional use permit (CUP2021-011) for Solenis – Wilroy Road Solar Facility
• Conditional use permit (CUP2021-014) to increase dwelling units at Bennetts Creek Commons
• Family transfer subdivision plat request (FTR2021-00001) for 1518 Glen Haven Drive

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board is meeting to review financial and activity reports. The board will consider the acceptance and appropriation of Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) funds for Amedeo’s.

• Appropriation of EDIP funds for Amedeo’s
• Financial report for period ending May 31, 2021
• Hampton Roads Alliance Business Activities Reports for April and May 2021
• Suffolk Marketing Activity Report for June 2021
• Suffolk E-Newsletter for July 2021

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Commission will review the June 2021 meeting minutes and receive a report from the Coordinator regarding child care numbers and various training programs. New business includes closing fiscal year 2021 and discussing fundraising efforts for Lake Meade Kid Zone.

• Review of June 2021 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's Report on child care, library transition, and training
• Closing of Fiscal Year 2021
• Lake Meade Kid Zone fundraising efforts

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved the June 2, 2021 minutes unanimously. The coordinator reported 43 licensed and 13 unlicensed child care locations, with decreases due to two closures. The commission discussed forming a subcommittee to raise funds for a new playground at Lake Meade Kid Zone, with interested members' contact info shared. Two member changes were announced: Terrance Johnson replaces Saniyyah Manigault-Westbrook, and Sarah Townsend replaces Megan Mulvey.

• Approved June 2, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Noted 43 licensed and 13 unlicensed child care locations
• Discussed forming a subcommittee for playground fundraising
• Announced Terrance Johnson as new DSS representative
• Announced Sarah Townsend as new Library representative

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss how to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and a downtown drainage and BMP project. The agenda also lists proposed items for a closed session, including appointments, airport ground leases, and broadband property disposition.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding discussion
• Downtown Drainage and BMP Project
• Appointments (proposed closed session item)
• Suffolk Executive Airport Ground Leases (proposed closed session item)
• Disposition of Public Property for Broadband/Telecommunications Services (proposed closed session item)

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on July 7, 2021, receiving a presentation on proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocations, including $5 million for a regional connectivity ring and $3 million for rural internet expansion. No formal votes were taken on the ARPA plan. The council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, airport ground leases, and broadband rights-of-way.

• Heard ARPA funding presentation; no action taken
• Moved to closed meeting (8-0) for legal, appointments, property, and broadband discussions

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved the consent agenda, a quitclaim deed with Birdco Energy, and a reclassification in the FY2021-2022 compensation plan. It also scheduled public hearings for ARPA funding, bond issuance, airport hangar leases, and transit route changes, and directed the Planning Commission to review a UDO amendment. All votes were unanimous except for the UDO motion (5-3) and the salary ordinance motion (7-1).

• Approved consent agenda items #7-#9 (8-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed with Birdco Energy (8-0)
• Approved reclassification in FY2021-2022 compensation plan (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for ARPA funding on July 21, 2021 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for GO bonds on August 18, 2021 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for airport hangar leases on July 21, 2021 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for transit route changes on July 21, 2021 (8-0)
• Directed Planning Commission to review UDO amendment (5-3)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council voted 8-0 to deny a conditional use permit for a solar energy facility at Great Fork Road and Lucy Cross Road after hearing public comments. The council also approved ordinances for a new Holland Precinct polling place, a funeral home expansion, commercial parking, and truck restrictions on three roads. Appointments were made to several boards and commissions, and William E. Hutchings was appointed City Attorney.

• Denied CUP2021-003 for a solar energy facility at Great Fork Road and Lucy Cross Road (8-0).
• Approved ordinance for new Holland Precinct polling place (8-0).
• Approved CUP2020-028 to expand funeral home at 405 Johnson Avenue (8-0).
• Approved CUP2021-010 for commercial parking at Northgate Commerce Parkway and Industrial Drive (8-0).
• Approved ordinance restricting through truck traffic on Little Fork, Collins, and Drum Hill Roads (8-0).
• Scheduled public hearing for July 7, 2021, on quitclaim deed with Birdco Energy (8-0).
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for July 7, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. (8-0).
• Appointed individuals to boards/commissions and William E. Hutchings as City Attorney (8-0).

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council work session covers a Plan of Finance and Fund Balance Policy update, resuming transit fares on July 1, 2021, and a Utility Relief Program update. The agenda also lists appointments and proposed items for a closed session.

• Plan of Finance and Fund Balance Policy Update
• Resuming Transit Fares on July 1, 2021
• Utility Relief Program Update
• Appointments
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on June 16, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions made. They received updates on the Plan of Finance and Fund Balance Policy, including a proposed Budget Stabilization Fund, and discussed reserve percentages, fund usage, and bond rating impacts. They also heard reports on resuming transit fares on July 1, 2021, and the Utility Relief Program, and then convened a closed meeting for legal and appointment matters.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session.
• Discussed the creation of a Budget Stabilization Fund to support the operating budget during unexpected financial impacts.
• Reviewed reserve percentages for triple-A bond-rated localities, with most maintaining 20% to 30% in Unassigned Fund Balance.
• Clarified that City Council retains ultimate spending authority over excess funds after reserve guidelines are met.
• Noted that reserve funds are not to be used for operating costs such as raises.
• Heard that pay-go projects would be funded from the Capital Reserve Fund starting in Fiscal Year 2023.
• Received an update on resuming transit fares on July 1, 2021.
• Convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items: two conditional rezoning requests, three conditional use permits (including a solar facility and funeral home expansion), and one subdivision variance. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive status reports. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Rezoning RZN2021-007: Murphy's Mill 10-Plex, from B-2 to RU, at Rt. 58 Bypass and Murphy's Mill Road
• Rezoning RZN2021-011: Meadows Landing Phase 3, from A to RLM, at 2534 Jackson Road
• CUP2021-009: CSG Holland Road Solar Facility, 6245 Holland Road
• CUP2021-012: Crocker Funeral Home Expansion, 900 E. Washington St. and 108 N. Division St.
• SBV2021-002: Godwin Park Phase 1 variance, 2999 Corporate Lane, 2922 and 2920 Godwin Blvd.

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including two conditional rezoning requests, three conditional use permits, and one subdivision variance. The requests cover residential, commercial, and solar energy uses across multiple voting boroughs.

• Rezoning of Murphy's Mill Road property from B-2 to RU for a 10-plex (RZN2021-007)
• Rezoning of 2534 Jackson Road from A to RLM for Meadows Landing Phase 3 (RZN2021-011)
• Conditional use permit for a family life center at 2690 Bridge Road (CUP2020-015)
• Conditional use permit for a solar facility at 6245 Holland Road (CUP2021-009)
• Conditional use permit for Crocker Funeral Home expansion at 900 E. Washington St (CUP2021-012)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six development applications on June 15, 2021. The agenda includes two rezoning requests, three conditional use permits, and one subdivision variance. No new business items are listed beyond status reports from the previous City Council meeting.

• Rezone RZN2021-007: Murphy’s Mill 10-Plex from B-2 General Commercial to RU Residential Urban at Rt. 58 Bypass and Murphy’s Mill Road.
• Rezone RZN2021-011: Meadows Landing Phase 3 from A Agriculture to RLM Residential Low-Medium Density at 2534 Jackson Road.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2021-009: CSG Holland Road Solar Facility at 6245 Holland Road in the A Agriculture district.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2020-015: Family Life Center public assembly at 2690 Bridge Road in the O-I Office-Institutional district.
• Subdivision Variance SBV2021-002: Godwin Park Phase 1 seeking relief from cul-de-sac length and connectivity standards at 2999 Corporate Lane.

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six requests, including two rezoning applications, three conditional use permits, and one subdivision variance. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive status reports. No preliminary plats were approved.

• Rezoning RZN2021-007: Murphy's Mill 10-Plex, from B-2 to RU, at Rt. 58 Bypass and Murphy's Mill Road
• Rezoning RZN2021-011: Meadows Landing Phase 3, from A to RLM, at 2534 Jackson Road
• Conditional use permit CUP2020-015: Family Life Center at 2690 Bridge Road
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-009: CSG Holland Road Solar Facility at 6245 Holland Road
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-012: Crocker Funeral Home Expansion at 900 E. Washington Street

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding new construction and exterior alterations. The body will also revisit a previously tabled request for roofing material changes at a local church.

• New construction request at 120 Franklin Street (HLC2021-00015)
• Exterior and site alterations request at 120 Linden Avenue (HLC2021-000017)
• Exterior material alterations request for Suffolk Christian Church at 216 N. Main St. (HLC2021-00010)

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body is deciding on new construction and exterior alterations for properties within the Historic Conservation Overlay District.

• New construction request at 120 Franklin Street (HLC2021-00015)
• Exterior and site alterations request at 120 Linden Avenue (HLC2021-000017)
• Exterior material alterations request at 216 N. Main St. (HLC2021-00010)

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for properties in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. The agenda includes new construction at 120 Franklin Street, exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue, and exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St. The commission will also hear staff reports on enforcement and administrative approvals.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-00015 for new construction at 120 Franklin Street, submitted by Ephraim Goodman, Goodman Develop LLC, for Thomas W. Dana, III Revocable Trust
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-000017 for exterior and site alterations at 120 Linden Avenue, submitted by Brandon Clements
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-00010 for exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St., submitted by Charles D. Parr for Suffolk Christian Church
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement updates

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Board voted to recommend that the City Council acquire two ballot drop boxes for the North Suffolk Library and the Suffolk Executive Airport. Members also decided not to establish a new satellite office location until after the November 2021 General Election.

• Recommendation of ballot drop boxes at North Suffolk Library and Suffolk Executive Airport
• Decision to delay establishing a satellite location until after the November 2021 General Election
• Discussion regarding equipment clearance issues at the Harbourview precinct

The Suffolk Electoral Board voted to recommend that city council acquire two ballot drop boxes, one at the North Suffolk Library and one at the Suffolk Executive Airport. The board also voted to postpone establishing a satellite voting office until after the November 2021 General Election. Minutes from the June 1 meeting were approved, and a polling place issue at Harbourview precinct was noted for follow-up.

• Approved minutes of June 1 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended two ballot drop boxes at North Suffolk Library and Suffolk Executive Airport (3-0)
• Postponed satellite office establishment until after November 2021 election (3-0)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. New business includes the appropriation of City of Suffolk CARES Act funds for health services and small business grants.

• Accept and appropriate City of Suffolk CARES Act Funds
• COVID-19 Small Business Grant
• GoGreen Farm and Greenhouses, Inc-EDIP
• May 2021 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The commission is meeting to review the coordinator's report and financial updates. The body will discuss the closing of the FY21 budget and the proposed FY22 budget.

• Review of FY21 budget closing
• Discussion of proposed FY22 budget
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers and staffing assistance
• Finance report

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved its FY22 budget, moving $5,000 from SPS to provider training, and approved funding for CLASS training and a virtual conference. The minutes also noted 44 licensed child care locations and 14 unlicensed, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved FY22 budget with $5,000 moved from SPS to provider training (all in favor)
• Approved funding up to $14,000 for CLASS Fundamental training (motion carried)
• Approved funding for 5+ members to attend Prevent Child Abuse America Virtual Conference (motion carried)
• Approved May 2020 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda that includes accepting state funds for road repaving, accepting state and federal funds for Suffolk Public Schools, and transferring local funds from the Kenyon Road Connector Project to the Suffolk Downtown Drainage Project. The council also approved an ordinance accepting a deed for open-space easement at The Preserve at Lake Meade, a resolution to request a waiver for split precincts, and scheduled a public hearing on relocating the Holland Precinct polling place. Several appointments to city boards and commissions were also approved.

• Ordinance accepting VDOT State of Good Repair funds and transferring local Urban Maintenance Funds for repaving local roads
• Ordinance accepting state and federal funds for Suffolk Public Schools
• Ordinance transferring local funds from Kenyon Road Connector Project to Suffolk Downtown Drainage Project
• Ordinance accepting Deed Open-Space Easement for Phase 2 of The Preserve at Lake Meade (Tax Map 25, Parcel 69*69A*PT34*6)
• Resolution authorizing General Registrar to request waiver for split precincts in 2021 elections

The Suffolk City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting VDOT and state/federal funds for road repaving and public schools, and transferring local funds between projects. The council also approved an ordinance accepting an open-space easement for The Preserve at Lake Meade and a resolution authorizing a waiver request for split precincts in 2021 elections. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved consent agenda items #7-#9 (8-0): VDOT State of Good Repair funds for road repaving, state/federal funds for Suffolk Public Schools, and transfer of local funds from Kenyon Road Connector to Suffolk Downtown Drainage Project
• Approved ordinance accepting Deed Open-Space Easement for Phase 2 of The Preserve at Lake Meade (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing General Registrar to request waiver for split precincts in 2021 elections (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 16, 2021 on relocation of Holland Precinct polling place (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for June 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Approved board and commission nominations (8-0): Clean Community Commission, Fine Art Commission, Historical Landmarks Commission, Library Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Sister Cities Commission, and Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss a payroll schedule modification, a compensation plan briefing, appointments, and an economic development proposal. The last two items are proposed for closed session. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Payroll schedule modification discussion
• Compensation plan briefing
• Appointments (proposed for closed session)
• Economic development proposal (proposed for closed session)

The Suffolk City Council met for a work session on June 2, 2021, receiving briefings on a payroll schedule modification and a compensation plan. No formal decisions were made on these items. The council voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments to various boards and commissions, and a prospective business project (Project Music).

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss a violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle involving attempted shoreline hardening with concrete and debris in tidal wetlands. No public hearings, restoration hearings, permit extensions, or new business are scheduled.

• Discussion of violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle: attempted shoreline hardening with concrete and debris in tidal wetland
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2021

Wetlands Board Packets

The Board will discuss a continuing violation involving unpermitted shoreline hardening and debris at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle. While recent inspections show some progress in removing materials, the status of remaining boat ramp remnants is still under review.

• Discussion of shoreline hardening and debris violation at 6766 Burbage Landing Circle
• Review of restoration plan compliance for property owners Xuan Thi and Kim Phun Nguyen

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council held a meeting on May 19, 2021, where it approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 operating and capital budget, along with related ordinances. The council also approved a 4.20% effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment, which was the subject of a public hearing. Several other items were approved, including rezoning, conditional use permits, and appointments.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget
• Approved 4.20% effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment
• Approved rezoning at 1000 and 1010 University Boulevard (RZN2021-004)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-family building at 130 South Saratoga Street (CUP2021-002)
• Approved conditional use permit for solar energy facility at 1581 Hosier Road (CUP2021-005)

The Suffolk City Council adopted the FY2021-2022 operating and capital budget, including a 4.20% real estate tax increase due to reassessment, and related ordinances. A motion to reduce the tax rate by .01 per $100 failed (2-6). The council also approved rezoning and conditional use permits for properties on University Boulevard, Saratoga Street, and Hosier Road, and appointed Albert S. Moor II as City Manager.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 operating and capital budget and related ordinances (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Rejected amendment to reduce real estate tax rate by .01 per $100 (2-6)
• Approved rezoning with amended proffered conditions at 1000 and 1010 University Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for multi-family apartment building at 130 South Saratoga Street (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for solar energy facility at 1581 Hosier Road (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending personal property tax exemption for disabled veterans (8-0)
• Adopted FY2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grants (8-0)
• Appointed Albert S. Moor II as City Manager (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss a sign ordinance text amendment update and proposed appointments. They will also consider the acquisition of several properties, with some items slated for closed session.

• Sign Ordinance Text Amendment Update
• Appointments
• Acquisition of Property (multiple parcels, including 26*1, 34G18(A)*361, 34G18(A)*368, 34G18(A)*369A, 34G17(A)*168*169, 34G18(A)*362*365, 25*24B)

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on May 19, 2021, receiving an update on proposed sign ordinance text amendments. The update included discussions on enforcement, fines, temporary sign timelines, and political sign rules. The council then voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and property acquisition.

• Received update on proposed sign ordinance text amendments (no action taken)
• Moved to closed meeting for legal, appointments, and property discussions (8-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: two conditional use permits (a funeral home expansion and a commercial parking lot) and two Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exceptions for fences and a pool. They will also revisit a solar facility permit and a buffer exception from previous meetings. The agenda includes only these land-use items and routine procedural matters.

• CUP2020-028: Expand Overton Funeral Home at 405 Johnson Avenue
• CUP2021-010: Commercial parking lot on Industrial Drive
• CEX2021-002: Fence encroachment into 100-foot buffer at 3724 Bridlepath Lane
• CEX2021-003: Pool, deck, sidewalk encroachment at 9098 Eclipse Drive
• CUP2021-003: Whitney I/II Solar Facility at Great Neck Road and Lucy Cross Road

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: two conditional use permits (a funeral home expansion and a commercial parking lot) and two Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exceptions. They will also revisit a solar facility permit and a buffer exception from previous meetings. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and status reports.

• CUP2020-028: Expand Overton Funeral Home at 405 Johnson Avenue
• CUP2021-010: Commercial parking lot on Industrial Drive
• CEX2021-002: Fence encroachment at 3724 Bridlepath Lane
• CEX2021-003: Pool/deck encroachment at 9098 Eclipse Drive
• CUP2021-003: Whitney I/II Solar Facility at Great Neck Road and Lucy Cross Road

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss and decide on three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding new construction and alterations to properties in historic districts.

• New construction request at 112 Wellons St (HLC2021-00009)
• Exterior and site alterations request at 453 W. Washington St (HLC2021-00012)
• Exterior material alterations request at 216 N. Main St (HLC2021-00010)

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. New business includes new construction at 112 Wellons St. and exterior/site alterations at 453 W. Washington St. Old business covers exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports, and enforcement updates.

• HLC2021-00009: New construction at 112 Wellons St. (Weeks Construction)
• HLC2021-00012: Exterior and site alterations at 453 W. Washington St. (Nansemond Investors Inc.)
• HLC2021-00010: Exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St. (Suffolk Christian Church)
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement
• Administrative approvals

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing the proposed FY 21/22 budget and the appropriation of CARES Act and EDIP funds. The board will also consider several grant applications for business facades and downtown development.

• Proposed FY 21/22 EDA Budget
• CARES Act Funds for Health & Human Services Building and COVID-19 Small Business Grant
• EDIP funds for Smithfield Foods and Layer 9
• Façade Grant applications for 3129 Kings Hwy and 1256 Carolina Road
• Downtown Business Development Grant application for 249 Carolina Road

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a special meeting solely to discuss and interview prospective candidates for the position of city manager. No other business is on the agenda.

• Special meeting for city manager candidate interviews
• Held at City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street

The Suffolk City Council convened a special meeting on May 10, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss candidates for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the council certified the meeting as compliant with Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for City Manager candidate consideration (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting under FOIA (8-0)

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The commission will discuss childcare numbers, outreach efforts, and the Coordinator's Report. Members will also review the finance report and the PDG Partnership.

• SPS Hybrid Summer School Series Contribution
• ECDC/SPL Providers’ Library/Resource Room
• Kindergarten Registration Kick-off
• Finance Report
• Child Abuse Prevention Month and Provider Appreciation Day

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved an $11,000 request from Suffolk Public Schools to purchase materials for K-3 students in literacy and numeracy. The motion was made by Saniyyah Manigault, seconded by Gin Staylor, and carried unanimously. The commission also discussed future spending, including possibly not continuing school funding for FY22 and exploring other programs like Ready Rosie and CLASS certification for providers.

• Approved $11,000 for Suffolk Public Schools summer series materials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2020 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved the FY2021-22 operating and capital budget, amending it to cut $60,535 from fire/rescue overtime to fund a new Deputy Sheriff II position and slightly lowering proposed water and sewer rate increases. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including fund transfers for capital projects and a Walmart grant for the Sheriff's Department, plus ordinances on fireworks applications and amusements. Public hearings were held on the CDBG/HOME action plan and the budget, and a special meeting was scheduled to consider City Manager candidates.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget amendment: cut $60,535 from fire/rescue overtime to fund a Deputy Sheriff II position
• Reduced proposed water rate increase from $10.41 to $10.31 per ccf and sewer from $7.31 to $7.27 per ccf
• Approved fund transfers to Kenyon Road Connector, Downtown Drainage, Pitchkettle Road, and Pughsville Drainage projects
• Accepted Walmart Community Grant for Suffolk Sheriff's Department
• Scheduled special meeting May 10, 2021 to consider City Manager candidates

The Suffolk City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget, including an amendment to fund an additional Deputy Sheriff II position by reducing Fire and Rescue overtime and to lower proposed water and sewer rates. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included fund transfers for several capital projects, and adopted ordinances amending fireworks display application rules and the amusements and entertainment code. All votes were 7-0, with Council Member Johnson excused.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendment adding Deputy Sheriff II position and reducing water/sewer rates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Walmart grant and multiple fund transfers for capital projects (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending fireworks display application submission to Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 6 'Amusements and Entertainment' (7-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Chapter 86, Article VII to align with Chapter 6 amendments (7-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 10, 2021 to consider City Manager candidates (7-0)
• Scheduled work session for May 19, 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed B.J. Willie to Economic Development Authority (7-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the Nansemond Indian Nation and on spring/summer events and parks and recreation. The council will also consider appointments, with proposed items for a closed session.

• Nansemond Indian Nation update
• Spring/Summer Events and Parks and Recreation update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council received informational updates from the Nansemond Indian Nation and city departments on spring/summer events and parks and recreation. No formal decisions were made during the work session. The council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Received update from Nansemond Indian Nation (informational)
• Received updates on spring/summer events and parks and recreation (informational)
• Voted 7-0 to convene closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a special meeting on April 30, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The only substantive item is a closed meeting to consider prospective candidates for the position of City Manager. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including certification of the closed meeting and adjournment.

• Closed meeting to consider prospective candidates for City Manager

The Suffolk City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously (7-0) to enter a closed meeting to discuss candidates for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the council approved a resolution certifying the meeting's compliance with Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for City Manager candidate consideration (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting under FOIA (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council held its April 21, 2021 meeting, approving several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and motions. The council also directed the interim city manager to study reducing water/sewer rates and adding a Deputy Sheriff II position in the FY 2021-2022 budget.

• Rezoned property at Route 58 (Holland Road) and Enterprise Drive from M-1 to B-2
• Rezoned property at 115 C Street from B-2 to RU
• Rezoned property at Sleepy Hole Road from B-1 to RLM
• Approved conditional use permits for accessory dwelling unit, solar facility, and adult day care center
• Directed interim city manager to evaluate water/sewer rate reduction and Deputy Sheriff II position

The Suffolk City Council approved three rezoning ordinances and a conditional use permit for an adult day care center, all by unanimous 8-0 votes. The council also directed the city manager to evaluate reducing water/sewer rates and adding a Sheriff Deputy II in the FY2021-2022 budget, and scheduled a special meeting to consider city manager candidates.

• Approved rezoning at Route 58 and Enterprise Drive from M-1 to B-2 with amended proffers (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 115 C Street from B-2 to RU (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at Sleepy Hole Road from B-1 to RLM (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for adult day care at 430 North Main Street (8-0)
• Directed city manager to evaluate reducing water/sewer rates and add one Sheriff Deputy II (8-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 30, 2021 to consider city manager candidates (8-0)
• Scheduled work session for May 5, 2021 (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss a special events ordinance, receive an update on the Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development, and consider appointments. A proposed item for closed session is also listed. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Special Events Ordinance discussion
• Suffolk Executive Airport and Economic Development Update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed special events ordinance and received updates on the Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• Discussed special events ordinance permit process and $50 fee
• Heard update on Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development
• Discussed downtown Suffolk branding initiative and postcard distribution

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request to amend proffered conditions for the Hampton Roads Crossing mixed-use development, and three conditional use permit requests for a multi-family apartment building and two solar facilities. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive status reports.

• Rezoning RZN2021-004 to amend proffers for Hampton Roads Crossing, Park 216 Apartments Phase 3 at 1000 and 1010 University Boulevard
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-002 for a mixed-use multi-family apartment building at 130 S. Saratoga Street
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-003 for a solar facility at Great Neck Road and Lucy Cross Road
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-005 for a solar facility on the west side of Hosier Road

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a rezoning to amend proffered conditions for the Hampton Roads Crossing mixed-use development, and conditional use permits for a mixed-use apartment building, two solar facilities, and a rezoning. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and status reports.

• Rezoning RZN2021-004 to amend proffers for Hampton Roads Crossing Phase 3 at 1000 and 1010 University Boulevard
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-002 for mixed-use apartments at 130 S. Saratoga Street
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-003 for solar facility at Great Neck Road and Lucy Cross Road
• Conditional use permit CUP2021-005 for solar facility on Hosier Road
• No preliminary plats approved

City Council Meeting Agendas

This is a special meeting agenda with only procedural items. The Council will hold a closed meeting to consider prospective candidates for the City Manager position, then certify the closed meeting and adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed meeting to consider City Manager candidates
• Certification of the closed meeting
• New business only if required

The Suffolk City Council met in special session and unanimously voted to convene a closed meeting to discuss candidates for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the council unanimously approved a resolution certifying the meeting's compliance with Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Convened closed meeting to consider City Manager candidates (8-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting (8-0)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2021.

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Commission will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior and site alterations to historic properties. The meeting also includes staff reports on zoning and property maintenance enforcement.

• HLC2021-00006: Exterior and site alterations at 504 W. Washington St.
• HLC2021-00007: Exterior material alterations at 122 Linden Ave.
• HLC2021-00010: Exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St.

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior and site alterations to properties in historic districts. The requests involve properties on W. Washington St., Linden Ave., and N. Main St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports, and enforcement updates.

• HLC2021-00006: exterior and site alterations at 504 W. Washington St. (owner Judith W. Godwin)
• HLC2021-00007: exterior material alterations at 122 Linden Ave. (owner Leah Waggoner)
• HLC2021-00010: exterior material alterations at 216 N. Main St. (Suffolk Christian Church, owner James E. McCrary)

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Commission is meeting to review the Coordinator's report on child care and provider needs. The body will discuss strategic planning and new business including mini grants and the PDG Partnership.

• Review of child care numbers and provider needs assessment
• Discussion of mini grants
• PDG Partnership
• Provider Appreciation Day
• ECDC/SPL Providers' Library

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission approved using $5,000 from Kids Fest funds to purchase books for the Catch'em Early initiative, and unanimously supported the Minus 9 to 5 Basics program. They also reviewed the coordinator's report and discussed future actions like exploring background check funding.

• Approved $5,000 for Catch'em Early books, funded from Kids Fest (motion by Gin, second by Bonnie, all in favor)
• Approved support for Minus 9 to 5 Basics (motion by Bonnie, second by Carol, all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 04, 2020 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met and approved an ordinance adding a Solar Revenue Share article to the city tax code, and scheduled public hearings for the FY2021-2022 budget, annual action plan, and a 4.20% real estate tax increase due to reassessment. The Council also approved a special meeting to consider City Manager candidates and made appointments to boards and commissions.

• Ordinance adding Article XXII (Solar Revenue Share) to Chapter 82, Taxation
• Public hearing May 5, 2021 on FY2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (CDBG and HOME grants)
• Public hearing May 5, 2021 on FY2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget
• Public hearing May 19, 2021 on 4.20% real estate tax increase from reassessment
• Special meeting April 14, 2021 to consider City Manager candidates

The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance adding Article XXII to Chapter 82 of the City Code, establishing a solar revenue share for solar energy projects. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a donation to Fire and Rescue, and scheduled public hearings for May 5 and May 19, 2021, on the FY 2021-2022 budget and a proposed real estate tax increase. Additionally, the council scheduled a special meeting for April 14 to consider City Manager candidates and a work session for April 21.

• Approved ordinance to add Article XXII on Solar Revenue Share for Solar Energy Projects (8-0).
• Approved consent agenda, including acceptance of a personal property donation for Fire and Rescue (8-0).
• Scheduled public hearing for May 5, 2021, on FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grants (8-0).
• Scheduled public hearing for May 5, 2021, on FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget (8-0).
• Scheduled public hearing for May 19, 2021, on proposed 4.20% real estate tax increase due to reassessment (8-0).
• Scheduled special meeting for April 14, 2021, to consider City Manager candidates (8-0).
• Scheduled work session for April 21, 2021 (8-0).
• Appointed Michael W. Griffin to Agricultural Advisory Committee and William Hutchings as Western Tidewater Water Authority alternate (8-0).

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 operating and capital budget, the annual action plan for federal grant programs, and an update on the Holland Road widening project. They will also consider appointments and the council's role in public school funding, with some items potentially discussed in closed session.

• FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget
• FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grants
• Holland Road Widening Project update
• Appointments
• Role of City Council in Public School Funding

The City Council held a work session to receive updates on the FY2021-2022 operating and capital budget, the proposed annual action plan for CDBG and HOME grants, and the Holland Road widening project. No formal decisions were made; the council also convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments.

• Received FY2021-2022 budget update (no vote)
• Received CDBG and HOME grant action plan update (no vote)
• Received Holland Road widening project update (no vote)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met by phone and approved motions to install two drop boxes (one north, one south) and to delegate minute-recording to the Registrar. They discussed relocating the Holland precinct after the June 8 primary, possibly to Pioneer Elementary School, and considered future remote voting sites after redistricting. The board also entered closed session for personnel matters.

• Approved motion to delegate minute-recording to the Registrar (3-0).
• Approved installing two drop boxes, one in northern and one in southern city (2-1).
• Discussed relocating Holland precinct after June 8 primary; Pioneer Elementary School as potential site.
• Noted $400 fee for Holland Community facility use and cleaning requirement.
• Decided to determine remote voting site locations after redistricting (3-0).

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved installing two drop boxes, one in the north and one in the south, by a 2-1 vote. The board also voted 3-0 to delegate the recording of its minutes to the Registrar, and approved the minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting. A motion to set a timeframe for early remote voting sites was tabled until a later date.

• Approved minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting as read.
• Approved delegating the recording of Electoral Board minutes to the Registrar (3-0).
• Approved installing two drop boxes, one northern and one southern location (2-1).
• Approved determining the timeframe for early remote voting sites at a later time (3-0).
• Approved entering closed session for personnel issues (3-0).
• Certified that only personnel issues were discussed in closed session.

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a special meeting to consider prospective candidates for the position of City Manager. The meeting will begin with a call to order, then move into a closed session for candidate consideration, followed by certification of the closed meeting and any new business if required, before adjourning.

• Closed meeting to consider City Manager candidates
• Certification of the closed meeting
• New business (if required)
• Adjournment

The Suffolk City Council held a special meeting on March 24, 2021, and voted unanimously (8-0) to convene a closed meeting to consider candidates for the City Manager position. After the closed session, the council approved a resolution certifying the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia FOIA law, also by an 8-0 vote. The meeting adjourned without any other substantive public decisions.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for City Manager candidate consideration (8-0)
• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting under VA Code 2.2-3712 (8-0)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board is meeting to consider one public hearing item: a permit application for a living shoreline at 5259 River Club Drive along the Nansemond River. The proposal involves 160 linear feet of oyster castle blocks and marsh plantings. The board will also handle routine items like minutes approval. No restoration hearings, permit extensions, or new business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for VMRC20-2267: living shoreline with 160 linear feet of oyster castle blocks at 5259 River Club Drive
• Property zoned PD (Planned Development) on parcel 6D*RF*1*A*30
• Applicants: James and Mary Metzger; agent Jim Cahoon of Bay Environmental, Inc.
• Proposal does not qualify for a General Permit
• No restoration hearings, permit extensions, or new business scheduled

Wetlands Board Packets

The Suffolk Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a joint permit application (VMRC20-2267) to construct a living shoreline with oyster castle blocks at 5259 River Club Drive along the Nansemond River. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and no other public hearings or new business.

• Public hearing for VMRC20-2267: 160 linear feet of oyster castle blocks, 1,008 blocks, with Spartina plantings at 5259 River Club Drive
• Project does not qualify for a General Permit due to fetch exceeding 14 miles
• Staff recommends approval with condition of inspections every six months for two years
• No restoration hearings, permit extensions, old business, or new business on agenda

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on March 17, 2021, and approved several consent agenda items, including accepting grant funds for parks, library, and police, and transferring funds for a traffic signal project. They also held public hearings and approved a conditional use permit for a park at 724 North Main Street and an ordinance amending solar energy facility regulations. The council approved appointments and scheduled a special meeting to consider City Manager candidates.

• Approved $0 grant from Obici Healthcare Foundation for Parks and Recreation
• Approved $0 grant from American Library Association for Suffolk Public Library
• Approved $0 grant from Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for Police Department
• Approved fund transfer from Nansemond Parkway Traffic Signal Upgrade to Bridge Road Traffic Signal Project
• Approved CUP for park/open space at 724 North Main Street (CUP2020-026)

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit for a park/open space at 724 North Main Street, amended the solar energy facilities ordinance, and passed the consent agenda accepting grant funds and transferring traffic signal project funds. All votes were unanimous (8-0), with one abstention on the October 2020 minutes approval. The council also appointed a housing authority commissioner and scheduled a special meeting for city manager candidates.

• Approved CUP for park/open space at 724 North Main Street (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending solar energy facilities regulations (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda accepting Obici Healthcare Foundation, ALA, and 9-1-1 grant funds (8-0)
• Approved transfer of funds from Nansemond Parkway signal project to Bridge Road signal project (8-0)
• Approved October 21, 2020 minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Clarence W. Ash, III to Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (8-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 24, 2021 to consider city manager candidates (8-0)
• Scheduled work session for April 7, 2021 (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive the City Assessor's annual report and an update on the Stormwater Utility Fund. The agenda also includes proposed items for closed session, including appointments, a legal matter involving the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, and a discussion on the council's role in public school funding.

• City Assessor's Annual Report
• Stormwater Utility Fund Update
• Appointments (proposed closed session)
• Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department v. City of Suffolk (proposed closed session)
• Role of City Council in Public School Funding (proposed closed session)

The City Council received the City Assessor's annual report and a stormwater utility fund update, with discussion on non-taxable property, tax relief programs, and flooding causes. No formal decisions were made on these items. The Council then voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and litigation, which lasted from 4:56 p.m. to 5:58 p.m.

• Approved motion to convene a closed meeting for legal consultation, appointments, and litigation matters (8-0).
• Received City Assessor's annual report; no action taken.
• Received stormwater utility fund update; no action taken.

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items: three rezoning requests, two conditional use permit requests, and one exception request. The rezonings include a Port Logistics Center lot, a property on C Street, and Parker Enterprises Residential. The conditional use permits involve an accessory dwelling unit and a solar facility amendment. The exception request is for a fence encroachment in a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer.

• Rezoning RZN2020-009: 5.2-acre lot at Holland Road and Enterprise Drive from M-1 to B-2 for convenience store with gas and two drive-through restaurants
• Rezoning RZN2021-003: 115 C Street from B-2 to RU for The Meadows at Moore's Pointe
• Rezoning RZN2021-005: south side of Sleepy Hole Road from B-1 to RLM for Parker Enterprises Residential
• CUP2020-027: accessory dwelling unit at 4372 Driver Lane
• CUP2021-004: amend conditions to decrease footprint of Stratford Solar Facility on White Marsh Road

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six requests, including three rezoning proposals, two conditional use permits, and one exception to Chesapeake Bay buffer rules. The commission will also approve minutes, receive status reports, and hear commissioner comments.

• Rezoning RZN2020-009: M-1 to B-2 at Holland Road and Enterprise Drive (Port Logistics Center Lot 39)
• Rezoning RZN2021-003: B-2 to RU at 115 C Street (The Meadows at Moore’s Pointe)
• Rezoning RZN2021-005: B-1 to RLM on south side of Sleepy Hole Road (Parker Enterprises Residential)
• Conditional use permit CUP2020-027 for detached accessory dwelling unit at 4372 Driver Lane
• Exception CEX2021-001 to allow fence encroachment into 100-foot buffer at 2703 River Watch Drive

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority approved several resolutions, including accepting CARES Act funds for COVID-19 maintenance, extending the COVID-19 small business grant deadline, amending an agreement with Acesur USA, and authorizing a fifth amendment to a land sale contract with Gee's Group Partners. The board also elected officers, reviewed 2020 activities, and held a closed meeting to discuss property at Harbour View.

• Approved resolution to accept and appropriate CARES Act funds for COVID-19 defense in Health and Human Services Building
• Approved amendment to COVID-19 Small Business Grant program, extending submission deadline to March 31, 2021
• Approved amendment to EDIP agreement with Acesur USA, LLC for facility build-out in Suffolk Industrial Park
• Authorized fifth amendment to contract for sale of land with Gee's Group Partners, LLC
• Held closed meeting to discuss acquisition/disposition of property at the Point at Harbour View

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority is holding its annual meeting and a regular board meeting. The board will review 2020 activities, elect officers, and discuss the appropriation of CARES Act funds. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 small business grant distributions.

• Appropriation of City of Suffolk CARES Act Funds for Health & Human Services Building Maintenance
• COVID Small Business Grant February 2021 distribution update and amendment
• Acesur EDIP Amendment
• Election of Officers
• 2020 Year in Review

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met by phone and approved minutes, discussed website updates, and voted to begin changing the Holland Precinct polling place from the Holland Community House to Pioneer Elementary School. The board also discussed ballot drop boxes, early voting, and redistricting, and entered closed session for personnel matters.

• Motion to change Holland Precinct polling site to Pioneer Elementary School, carried 3-0
• Website redesign for Registrar's office presented by Deborah Williams
• Risk Limiting Audit confirmed November 3, 2020 election results
• Discussion on ballot drop boxes for dual party primary elections
• Closed session for personnel issues under Code of Virginia 24.2-653(B)

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved a motion to begin the process of changing the Holland Precinct polling place from the Holland Community House to Pioneer Elementary School, with the item to be placed on the next city council agenda. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings, discussed website updates, and held a closed session for personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 2 and Feb 12 meetings
• Approved agenda change to hear website update report
• Approved agenda change for Holland Precinct status report
• Motion carried 3-0 to begin process of changing Holland Precinct polling site to Pioneer Elementary School
• Held closed session for personnel matters (3-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss a 2021 redistricting update, proposed requirements for solar farms, and appointments. They will also consider a legal matter involving the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, which may be discussed in closed session.

• 2021 Redistricting Update
• Proposed Solar Farm Requirements
• Appointments
• Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. v. City of Suffolk (possible closed session)

The City Council received updates on the 2021 redistricting process and proposed solar farm requirements, but took no formal votes on these items. It was confirmed that new redistricting boundaries will not be implemented before the November 2021 election due to census delays. The council also discussed solar farm regulations, including grandfathering for an existing farm and conditional use permit rules. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to enter a closed meeting for legal and appointment matters.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting for legal consultations and appointments (8-0)
• Heard redistricting update; new boundaries will not be in place for Nov. 2021 election
• Discussed proposed solar farm requirements; no action taken
• Noted existing solar farm would be grandfathered under current rules if new guidelines adopted

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on March 3, 2021, and approved all action items on the agenda. This included three airport lease agreements, a conditional use permit for an auto auction and storage yard, and two appointments. The meeting also included a presentation on COVID-19 vaccination efforts and a scheduled work session.

• Lease with Arne Free Fall Solutions for Box Hangar #7 at Suffolk Executive Airport
• Lease with Skydive Suffolk Training Center for Box Hangar #9 at Suffolk Executive Airport
• Ground lease with Skydive Suffolk Training Center for +/- 1.75 acres adjacent to Box Hangar #9
• Conditional use permit (CUP2020-004) for auto auction, graveyard, and storage yard on Old Somerton Road
• Appointed William E. Hutchings, Jr. as Interim City Attorney and set salary

The Suffolk City Council approved ordinances authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter into lease agreements with Arne Free Fall Solutions, L.L.C. for Box Hangar #7 and with Skydive Suffolk Training Center, LLC for Box Hangar #9, plus a ground lease for +/- 1.75 acres adjacent to Hangar #9 at the Suffolk Executive Airport. The council also approved an amended and restated conditional use permit for an automobile auction, graveyard, and storage yard on Old Somerton Road. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved ordinance authorizing lease with Arne Free Fall Solutions, L.L.C. for Box Hangar #7 at Suffolk Executive Airport (8-0).
• Approved ordinance authorizing lease with Skydive Suffolk Training Center, LLC for Box Hangar #9 at Suffolk Executive Airport (8-0).
• Approved ordinance authorizing ground lease with Skydive Suffolk Training Center, LLC for +/- 1.75 acres adjacent to Box Hangar #9 (8-0).
• Approved amended and restated conditional use permit for automobile auction, graveyard, and storage yard on Old Somerton Road (8-0).
• Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting of March 3, 2021 (8-0).
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2020 Special Meeting and October 7, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting (6-0, with 2 abstentions).
• Scheduled a City Council Work Session for March 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0).
• Appointed Deputy Fire Chief Brian Spicer to the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council (8-0).

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development, as well as bridge projects. The council will also consider appointments, with a proposed closed session for that item.

• Suffolk Executive Airport and Economic Development Update
• Bridge Projects Preview and Update
• Appointments (proposed for closed session)

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on February 17, 2021, receiving updates on the Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development, and on bridge projects. No formal decisions were made during the work session. The council voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Received update on Suffolk Executive Airport and economic development (no vote)
• Received update on bridge projects including Wilroy Road and Lake Cohoon Bridge (no vote)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments (5-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on February 17, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included accepting state and private funds for domestic violence reduction and local business support, and deferring water and sewer rate increases. The Council also held public hearings and approved the Capital Improvements Program for FY2021-2022 through FY2030-2031, authorized easements for a bridge replacement project, and voted on conditional use permits for daycare facilities. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution supporting a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application and scheduled a public hearing for airport hangar leases.

• Approved Capital Improvements Program for FY2021-2022 through FY2030-2031
• Approved ordinance to defer water and sewer rate increases through June 30, 2021
• Approved resolution supporting Pitchkettle Place Development's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application
• Denied conditional use permit for family day home at 409 Keaton Way (CUP2020-025)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 3, 2021 on airport hangar leases

The Suffolk City Council approved the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for fiscal years 2021-2022 through 2030-2031, including an amendment for a four-bay fire station/public safety center. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a domestic violence grant, funds for entrepreneurial support, deferral of water/sewer rate increases, and a regional groundwater agreement. Public hearings resulted in approval of a conditional use permit for an adult day care center at 430 North Main Street, denial of a family day home at 409 Keaton Way, and approval of an amended day care permit at 5645 Shoulders Hill Road. Additionally, the council approved a resolution supporting a low-income housing tax credit application for Pitchkettle Place Development and scheduled a public hearing for airport hangar leases.

• Approved Capital Improvements Program and Plan FY2021-2031 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: V-STOP grant, Zoobean funds, water/sewer rate deferral, groundwater agreement (5-0)
• Approved CUP for adult day care at 430 North Main Street (5-0)
• Denied CUP for family day home at 409 Keaton Way (5-0)
• Approved amended CUP for day care at 5645 Shoulders Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Pitchkettle Place low-income housing tax credit application (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for airport hangar leases on March 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Babiy Lawrence to Fine Arts Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a public park at 724 N. Main Street and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding solar energy facilities. The park request would allow a two-acre public park on a 25.9-acre vacant site along the Nansemond River. The solar amendment aims to update and refine Section 31-724 due to changed circumstances.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP2020-026 for a public park at 724 N. Main Street (25.9 acres, B-2 zoning)
• Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2021-001 to update Section 31-724 (Solar Energy Facilities)
• Park development includes living shoreline, parking lot, trails, and stormwater BMP
• Public hearing on park permit; solar amendment is also a public hearing item

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a park/open space at 724 N. Main Street and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding solar energy facilities. The commission will also approve minutes, receive status reports, and hear commissioner comments.

• Conditional use permit (CUP2020-026) for Constant's North Park at 724 N. Main Street, zoned B-2 General Commercial
• Ordinance text amendment (OTA2021-001) to Section 31-724, Solar Energy Facilities
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Status report on City Council meeting of January 20, 2021
• Status report on preliminary plats approved

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met via conference call to discuss the FY2021-2022 budget, including potential satellite offices and ballot drop boxes, and a Democratic primary for the November 2021 election. They also planned for a risk-limiting audit and voted to enter closed session to discuss election officer matters from the November 2020 election, delaying resolution of those personnel issues.

• Budget discussion: possible satellite offices and ballot drop boxes requiring additional funds
• Democratic Committee to hold primary for November 2021 election
• Risk-limiting audit training scheduled for February 16, 2021
• Closed session held to discuss election officers from November 2020 election
• Motion to delay personnel issue resolution passed 3-0

The Suffolk Electoral Board held a special called meeting by phone due to COVID-19. They discussed the fiscal year budget, noting potential future costs for satellite offices and ballot drop boxes, but made no decision on those. The board voted 3-0 to enter closed session to discuss election officers from the November 2020 election, and then voted 3-0 to delay resolution of personnel issues and precinct officer reviews until a later date. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved closed session to discuss election officers (3-0)
• Approved delaying resolution of election officer personnel issues (3-0)
• Approved delaying review of precinct election officers until personnel issue resolved (3-0)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Board will review financial reports and consider the distribution of COVID-19 Small Business Grants. The agenda also includes several grant applications for specific business locations and a proposed rezoning amendment.

• Acceptance and appropriation of City of Suffolk CARES Act Funds
• COVID Small Business Grant February 2021 distribution
• Façade Grant Applications: 147-149 N. Main St and 3372 Pruden Blvd
• Downtown Business Development Grant: 201 E. Washington Street
• The Point at Harbour View proposed rezoning amendment

City Council Work Sessions

This is a work session agenda with three items: a joint meeting with the School Board, appointments, and proposed items for a closed session. No specific decisions or details are listed, so the agenda is largely procedural.

• Joint meeting with School Board
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council and School Board held a joint work session to discuss the proposed facilities master plan, which includes three options for rebuilding elementary schools at an estimated total cost of approximately $86 million, including demolition. No formal decisions were made during the session; the council later convened a closed meeting to discuss appointments and a council vacancy.

• Discussed facilities master plan with three elementary school rebuild options (no vote)
• Convened closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on February 3, 2021, and approved several consent agenda items, including accepting CARES Act funds and a fire department donation. The council also approved a public hearing ordinance for property acquisition related to the Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass project, with Vice Mayor Bennett voting in opposition. Appointments were made to the Early Childhood Development Commission and a new City Assessor was appointed. A motion to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution allowing Council Member Williams to bid on a landscaping contract failed.

• Approved ordinance for property acquisition (fee simple and easements) for Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass project, 6-1
• Approved acceptance of CARES Act Community Development Block Grant funds from HUD
• Approved appointment of Holt W. Butt as City Assessor
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 17 on Elwood Road bridge replacement easements
• Failed motion to allow Council Member Williams to bid on city landscaping contract, 2-3

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met by phone to approve minutes, discuss election logistics, and plan for the FY 2021-2022 budget. They discussed potential Sunday registrar office hours, satellite offices, ballot drop boxes, and redistricting impacts on the June primary. The board also entered closed session to discuss election officers from the November 2020 election.

• Approved January 5, 2021 minutes by 3-0 vote
• Discussed posting of Electoral Board minutes for easier public access
• Discussed Holland Community House usage for voting; awaiting response from Donald Worrell
• Planned training by Tammy Alexander of Dept. of Elections on April 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Moved to include costs of Sunday registrar hours, satellite offices, and ballot drop boxes in FY 2021-2022 budget

The Suffolk Electoral Board met by phone and approved the January minutes (3-0), agreed no additional FOIA standards were needed (3-0), and voted to enter closed session to discuss election officers from the November 2020 election (3-0). They also discussed posting minutes online, Holland Community House voting use, and budget items for possible Sunday registrar hours, satellite offices, and ballot drop boxes.

• Approved January 5, 2021 minutes as read (3-0)
• Approved motion that no additional FOIA standards needed to be addressed (3-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss election officers during November 3, 2020 election (3-0)
• Certified closed session matters were limited to election officers (3-0)
• Approved motion to open meeting for adjournment (3-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2031 Capital Improvements Program & Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding appointments and an economic development proposal known as Project Coastal.

• Fiscal Year 2022-2031 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
• Economic Development Proposal – Project Coastal
• Proposed appointments for closed session

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on January 20, 2021, and approved all items on the agenda by 7-0 votes. Actions included accepting grant funds, approving a rezoning and conditional use permits, authorizing a lease agreement, and scheduling future public hearings. A COVID-19 vaccination update was presented, and several appointments were made.

• Approved $ for Library of Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program and Target Corporation grants
• Approved transfer of funds for Nansemond River and Downtown Implementation Plan Festival Events/Venue and Market Hall capital projects
• Approved resolution for Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority revenue bonds for 114-unit Place One Apartments in Henrico County
• Approved rezoning of 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 to B-2 (conditional)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care at 3575 Bridge Road Suites 1-3

The Suffolk City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including two rezoning ordinances, a conditional use permit for a day care center, a lease agreement for an abandoned railroad right-of-way, and a resolution supporting a low-income housing tax credit application. The council also scheduled public hearings for the Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass project and the FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvements Program. A motion to provide Chrome Books to council members passed 6-1, with Council Member Ward dissenting.

• Approved rezoning at 5045 Nansemond Parkway from M-2 to B-2 (7-0)
• Approved amended proffered conditions at 273 South Saratoga Street (7-0)
• Approved amended conditions for multi-family complex at 273 South Saratoga Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care at 3575 Bridge Road (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Tidewater Block, L.L.C. for railroad right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Saratoga Place low-income housing tax credit application (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 3 on Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Road Overpass (7-0)
• Approved Chrome Books for council members (6-1)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permit requests for day care facilities, a family transfer subdivision plat, and a staff presentation on the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2022-2031. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive status reports.

• CUP2020-021: Adult Day Care Center at 430 N. Main Street (Heavenly Angel Healthcare Center)
• CUP2020-025: Day Care (family day home, 5-12 children) at 409 Keaton Way (A Day With Deva Child Day Care)
• FTR2020-00006: Family transfer subdivision plat, Zoning Map 66, Parcel 37, Whaleyville Voting Borough
• Staff report on proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2022-2031

Planning Commission Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests to establish day care facilities: an adult day care center at 430 N. Main Street and a family day home at 409 Keaton Way. The commission will also consider a family transfer subdivision plat and receive a staff report on the proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2022-2031. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and status reports.

• CUP2020-021: Adult Day Care Center at 430 N. Main Street, CBD zoning
• CUP2020-025: Day Care (family day home, 5-12 children) at 409 Keaton Way, PD zoning
• FTR2020-00006: Family transfer subdivision plat, Zoning Map 66, Parcel 37, Whaleyville Borough
• Staff report on Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2022-2031

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for January 13, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021.

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met by phone to reorganize leadership, approve minutes, and review issues from the November 2020 election, including polling site problems and a complaint about discarded materials. They also discussed new business such as a polling site change, budget considerations for fiscal year 2021/2022, and next steps for a possible FOIA request.

• Reorganization: Erin Rice as Chairman, Isaac Baker as Vice Chairman, Beverly Outlaw as Secretary
• Lester Ward to continue as special consultant
• Holland Precinct parking inadequate; alternative sites suggested: Pioneer Elementary School or Holland Baptist Church
• VMASC will not be available as polling site after this year; request to keep accessible through 2021
• Budget discussion for FY 2021/2022: possible satellite office, early voting site, personnel, redistricting costs

City Council Meeting Agendas

This is a brief reorganizational meeting with only two substantive items: electing a Vice Mayor and then adjourning. No other business or policy items are on the agenda.

• Election of the Vice Mayor

The Suffolk City Council held a reorganizational special meeting on January 4, 2021, and unanimously appointed Council Member Leroy Bennett as Vice Mayor for a term running from January 4, 2021, through December 31, 2022. The appointment was made by a 7-0 roll call vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 1:42 p.m. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Appointed Leroy Bennett as Vice Mayor for term ending December 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 1:42 p.m. (7-0)