Suffolk public meetings in 2022

City Council Work Sessions

This is a City Council work session with three agenda items: the Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee, a Freedom Flag item, and appointments. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no detailed discussion items or decisions listed.

• Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee discussion
• Freedom Flag item
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council approved a certificate of recognition for the Freedom Flag and Richard Melito. The session also included reports from the Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Freedom Flag Foundation.

• Approved certificate recognizing Freedom Flag as symbol of September 11 remembrance and Richard Melito’s contributions (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda accepting funds for parks, library, housing, roads, and airport projects, and approved several public hearing items including a rezoning on Shoulders Hill Road, a drive-through permit, and a mini-warehouse permit. The council also continued several items to future meetings, including a conditional use permit for parking at 130 Maya Way and a subdivision ordinance amendment. A motion to reconsider a prior rezoning request (RZN2022-004) was approved, scheduling a public hearing for January 18, 2023.

• Approved rezoning of 5551 and 5635 Shoulders Hill Road from B-2 to RU (Conditional)
• Approved conditional use permit for drive-through at 1523 Holland Road
• Approved conditional use permit for mini-warehouse at 3075 Godwin Boulevard
• Approved funding for Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path Project (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program)
• Continued CUP for parking at 130 Maya Way to January 18, 2023

City Council approved multiple funding ordinances for parks, libraries, and infrastructure. The council also granted conditional use permits for a drive-through and mini-warehouse, and approved a rezoning request for Shoulders Hill Road.

• Approved funding for Parks and Recreation, Circuit Court Clerk, Public Library, HUD, and airport projects (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5551 and 5635 Shoulders Hill Road from B-2 to RU (8-0)
• Approved ordinance adding 'Flex Space' to Supplemental Use Regulations (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for drive-through at 1523 Holland Road (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for mini-warehouse at 3075 Godwin Boulevard (8-0)
• Continued consideration of Unified Development Ordinance amendment to April 19, 2023 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Jan 18, 2023, regarding Shenandoah Cable Television land leases (8-0)
• Approved reconsideration of Rezoning Request RZN2022-004 for Jan 18, 2023 (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on December 21, 2022. The regular session includes public hearings on a rezoning, several conditional use permits, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The council will also consider consent agenda items accepting grant funds for various projects.

• Public hearing: Rezone 5551 and 5635 Shoulders Hill Road from B-2 to RU (Conditional)
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for commercial parking at 130 Maya Way
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for drive-through at 1523 Holland Road
• Ordinance: Conditional use permit for mini-warehouse at 3075 Godwin Boulevard (continued from Nov. 16)
• Consent agenda: Accept funds for Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path Project and other grants

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve November minutes, review the financial report, and enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. The agenda includes updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative, a follow-up on truancy efforts with Suffolk Public Schools, and discussion on the FAPT Parent Representative role. Members will also review state reports to the General Assembly, including the CSA Work Group final recommendations and the Office of the Children's Ombudsman 2022 annual report, plus a press release on Governor Youngkin's Prompt Placement Task Force.

• Closed session to consider pending cases, all involving funding requests
• ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update by Donna Boykin
• Truancy meeting follow-up with Kellie MacPherson
• Review of state reports: CSA Work Group on Special Ed and Office of the Children's Ombudsman
• CQI data review and consideration of FY 2021 Benchmarks/Objectives

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Community Policy and Management Team reviewed financial reports and approved various cases during this meeting. The committee also discussed updates regarding the ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative and upcoming state reports.

• Approved total amount of $800,868.78 for presented cases
• Voted on a soft run of 100 Community Violence Surveys to be conducted in Suffolk
• Tabled approval of November 2022 minutes until January 2023
• Tabled discussion regarding FAPT Parent Representative concerns until January 2023

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning and two conditional use permits related to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District's Nansemond Treatment Plant, plus a request to restore a nonconforming home. The commission will also review a proposed ordinance text amendment on lot patterns and receive a staff presentation on the Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2024-2033.

• Rezoning RZN2022-012: CP to M-2 for HRSD Nansemond Treatment Plant, Zoning Map 6, Parcel 36
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-025: sewage treatment plant and outdoor operations at 6909 Armstead Road
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-030: restore nonconforming residence at 7622 South Quay Road
• Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2022-006: changes to Section 31-411(c) Lot Patterns
• Family Transfer Plat FTR2021-00006: create two parcels at 1842 Hosier Road

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on December 14, 2022, to review and approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss new business including an audit, a housing baseline summary, façade improvement grants, and a property conveyance for Suffolk Industrial Park. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and approval of minutes for November 9, 2022 meeting
• Financial reports for period ending October 31, 2022
• EDA Financial Audit for June 30, 2022
• Façade Improvement Grant completions at 130 S. Saratoga Street and 3129 Kings Hwy
• Suffolk Industrial Park: accept conveyance of property and BMP repair

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to reduce the side yard setback from 10 to 5 feet for a new single-family home at 223 N 5th St. The other involves a property at 449 Wellons St. The board will also approve minutes from its November 15 meeting.

• BZA 32-2022: Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 5 ft at 223 N 5th St for new dwelling
• BZA 35-2022: Variance request by Kevin Mercer at 449 Wellons St
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 regular meeting

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to discuss updates to Historic District Guidelines, review the Certified Local Government (CLG) annual report and program audit, and receive training. Staff will also provide updates on property maintenance and administrative approvals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Historic District Guidelines
• Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report and Program Audit
• Training for HLC Members
• Property Maintenance Update
• Administrative Approvals

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to discuss updates to Historic District Guidelines, review the Certified Local Government (CLG) annual report and program audit, and receive training. Staff will also provide updates on property maintenance and administrative approvals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Historic District Guidelines
• Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report and Program Audit
• Training for HLC Members
• Property Maintenance Update
• Administrative Approvals

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an overview of Hampton Roads Sanitation District capital projects in Suffolk. The agenda also includes appointments and proposed items for a closed session, which are procedural in nature.

• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Suffolk Capital Projects Overview
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council received a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an update on Hampton Roads Sanitation District capital projects. No public votes were taken on these items. The Council voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and real property.

• Approved motion to convene in closed meeting for legal counsel, appointments, and real property (6-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on December 7, 2022, and approved all agenda items by 8-0 votes. Actions included accepting funds for the Sheriff's Department, approving a restaurant lease at the airport, restricting truck traffic on several roads, and authorizing property dispositions and easements. The council also scheduled its reorganizational meeting and work session, and directed the city manager to schedule a presentation from the Freedom Fund Foundation.

• Approved ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Suffolk Business Women, Inc. for the Suffolk Sheriff's Department
• Approved ordinance to accept and appropriate funds for the Suffolk Sheriff's Department Operation Helping Hands Toy Drive
• Approved ordinance to accept Community Flood Preparedness funds and transfer Stormwater Capital Contingency funds for the Kimberly Bridge Feasibility Study
• Approved ordinance authorizing a lease agreement for restaurant services at Suffolk Executive Airport
• Approved ordinance restricting through truck traffic on Shoulders Hill Road, Dutchess Way, Baron Boulevard, and Suffolk Meadows Boulevard

City Council approved an ordinance restricting through truck traffic over 7,500 pounds on Shoulders Hill Road, Dutchess Way, Baron Boulevard, and Suffolk Meadows Boulevard. The council also approved a restaurant lease at the Suffolk Executive Airport and several land and easement agreements. Additionally, the January 4, 2023, meeting was cancelled.

• Approved truck traffic restrictions on Shoulders Hill Road, Dutchess Way, Baron Boulevard, and Suffolk Meadows Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved lease agreement for restaurant services at Suffolk Executive Airport (8-0)
• Approved disposition of property in Suffolk Industrial Park to the Economic Development Authority (8-0)
• Approved HRSD utility and construction easements for Suffolk Pump Station Replacements Project (8-0)
• Approved vacation of parts of two plats of the River Highlands Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed to release passive open space in River Highlands Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved appropriation of funds for Suffolk Sheriff’s Department and Kimberly Bridge Feasibility Study (8-0)
• Cancelled January 4, 2023, City Council Meeting (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on December 7, 2022. The work session includes a presentation of the FY2022 annual financial report and an overview of HRSD capital projects. The regular meeting features public hearings on a restaurant lease at the airport, a truck traffic restriction, property disposition, and several easements and subdivision actions, plus consent agenda items for fund acceptance and a motion to cancel the January 4, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing: lease agreement for restaurant services at Suffolk Executive Airport
• Public hearing: ordinance restricting through truck traffic on Shoulders Hill Road, Dutchess Way, Baron Boulevard, and Suffolk Meadows Boulevard
• Public hearing: authorize disposition of property in Suffolk Industrial Park to the Economic Development Authority
• Public hearing: convey HRSD utility and construction easements for Suffolk Pump Station Replacements Project
• Consent agenda: accept and appropriate funds from Suffolk Business Women, Inc. for Sheriff's Department

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review November minutes, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC updates, and discuss finance and partner updates. New business includes the Obici Early Childhood Grant, a Mini Grant Project, and code and bylaws recommendations. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of November 2022 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC update
• Finance report and partner update
• Obici Early Childhood Grant discussion
• Mini Grant Project and code/bylaws recommendations

The Commission approved the November 2022 minutes and reported a remaining budget of $52,159.55. Members established two subcommittees to manage the rollout of $10,000 in mini-grants and to review commission bylaws.

• Approved Nov 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Created mini-grant subcommittee consisting of Gin, Henry, and Lisa
• Created bylaws subcommittee led by Tamie, including Marie and Henry
• Scheduled bylaws subcommittee meeting for Jan 4, 2023

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Children's Services Act (CSA) Community Policy and Management Team met to review finances, approve case funding, and discuss several ongoing initiatives. The team approved $83,717.80 in cases and a vendor invoice, and discussed a truancy reduction effort, a community violence survey, and new state funding for opioid use. The meeting included a closed session for case discussions and was otherwise routine.

• Approved $83,717.80 in cases and $3,462.35 in cases exempt from FAPT review
• Approved vendor invoice to Dr. Hollings for $3,462.35
• Financial report shows $224,030.22 for Suffolk Public Schools private school placements
• Discussed truancy increase and plans to reduce absences
• Discussed opioid use funding and increase in positive drug screens

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on its economic analysis and report. The council will also consider appointments and an economic development proposal, with some items potentially discussed in closed session.

• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update: Economic Analysis/Report
• Appointments
• Economic Development Proposal
• Proposed items for closed session

City Council held a work session to review an economic development update from Ninigret Partners, focusing on housing needs and resident attraction. The council then convened in a closed session to discuss board appointments and a business proposal.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for legal advice, appointments, and Project Dynamo (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda including grant acceptances and code amendments, and held public hearings on property acquisitions, a rezoning, and conditional use permits. Two public hearings were continued to future meetings: a surface mining permit to February 2023 and a mini-warehouse permit to December 2022. The council also scheduled several public hearings for December 7, 2022, on items like a restaurant lease at the airport and truck restrictions.

• Approved ordinance to accept funds from Virginia DMV Animal Friendly License Plate Program for Animal Shelter Services
• Approved ordinance to accept Justice Assistance Grant from U.S. DOJ for Suffolk Police Department
• Approved ordinance to accept funds from U.S. DOJ COPS Office for Suffolk Police Department
• Approved rezoning of 3075 Godwin Boulevard from O-I to B-2 (Conditional)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care (family day home) at 1013 Raven Hill Road

City Council approved a rezoning for 3075 Godwin Boulevard and a conditional use permit for a day care on Raven Hill Road. The council also authorized property acquisitions for the Pittmantown Road bridge replacement and approved several grant appropriations. Multiple public hearings were scheduled for December 7, 2022.

• Approved property acquisition for Pittmantown Road over Mill Swamp Bridge Replacement (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3075 Godwin Boulevard from O-I to B-2 General Commercial (7-0)
• Continued consideration of mini-warehouse permit for 3075 Godwin Boulevard to Dec 21, 2022 (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care at 1013 Raven Hill Road (7-0)
• Approved appropriation of DMV Animal Friendly License Plate funds (7-0)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant and COPS funds for Suffolk Police Department (7-0)
• Scheduled Dec 7 public hearings for airport restaurant lease, truck restrictions, and HRSD easements (7-0)
• Appointed Bryan Harris to the Agricultural Advisory Committee (7-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 16, 2022. The work session includes a presentation on economic conditions for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and proposed closed-session items. The regular meeting features public hearings on a bridge replacement, two rezonings, and several conditional use permits, plus consent agenda items for grant funds and code amendments. The council will also consider scheduling public hearings for December 7 on a restaurant lease at the airport and truck restrictions on several roads.

• Public hearing: Pittmantown Road (Rte. 668) over Mill Swamp Bridge Replacement – property acquisition via agreement or condemnation
• Public hearing: Rezone 3075 Godwin Boulevard from O-I to B-2 (Conditional) – RZN2022-011
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouse at 3075 Godwin Boulevard – CUP2022-019
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for family day home (5-12 children) at 1013 Raven Hill Road – CUP2022-021
• Motion to schedule Dec. 7 public hearing on truck restrictions on Shoulders Hill Road, Dutchess Way, Baron Boulevard, and Suffolk Meadows Boulevard

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. They will also discuss updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant, truancy follow-up, and review a news article on reducing displaced foster children, a statewide substance use assessment, and CQI benchmark data.

• Closed session to consider pending cases with funding requests
• ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update
• Review of news article on Virginia's crash program reducing displaced foster kids
• Virginia Statewide Needs Assessment on Adolescent Substance Use
• CQI data review and consideration of benchmarks/objectives

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning for the Retreat at Creekside, a conditional use permit for a Taco Bell drive-thru, and a conditional use permit for a tractor trailer parking lot. The commission will also consider a family transfer subdivision and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding flex space. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and status reports.

• Rezoning RZN2022-009: 5635 & 5551 Shoulders Hill Road from B-2 to RU (Conditional)
• CUP2022-018: Taco Bell drive-thru at 1523 Holland Road
• CUP2022-022: Tractor trailer parking at 130 Maya Way
• Family transfer subdivision FTR2022-00002 on Quince Road
• Text amendment OTA2022-005: Flex space regulations

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and financial reports, and to discuss a downtown business development grant completion for 126 W. Washington Street. The agenda also includes routine updates on marketing and newsletters.

• Review and approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial reports for July, August, and September 2022
• Downtown Business Development Grant Completion at 126 W. Washington Street
• Hampton Roads Alliance October 2022 newsletter
• Suffolk marketing activity report and e-newsletters

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to evaluate precinct and incident reports from the November 8 general election, then canvass the results. The canvass begins November 9 and continues through November 14, including review of provisional ballots. City offices are closed November 11 for Veterans Day.

• Precinct & incident evaluation meeting on Nov. 8
• General election canvass on Nov. 9-10 at 9:00 a.m.
• Completion of canvass and ID provisionals on Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m.
• City offices closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

The Board met across multiple days to conduct the General Election canvas. Members reviewed the qualification of provisional ballots in closed sessions and submitted qualified ballots for counting. One election day complaint was received and referred to the City of Chesapeake’s Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session to determine qualification of provisional ballots
• Submitted qualified provisional ballots for counting in the General Election
• Referred election day complaint from Matthew J. Shannon to the City of Chesapeake’s Commonwealth’s Attorney

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to evaluate precincts and incidents from the November 8 general election, and to conduct the official canvass of votes. The canvass will take place on November 9-10 and continue on November 14, including review of provisional ballots. City offices will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day.

• Precinct & Incident Evaluation Meeting on Nov. 8 (time/place TBD)
• General Election Canvass on Nov. 9-10 at 9:00 a.m. at General Registrar's Office, 440 Market Street
• Completion of canvass and ID provisionals on Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m.
• City offices closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

The Electoral Board met across multiple days to conduct the General Election canvas. The Board reviewed and determined the qualification of provisional ballots, which were then submitted for counting. One election day complaint was received and referred to the City of Chesapeake’s Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Approved qualification of provisional ballots for counting in the General Election
• Referred election day complaint from Matthew J. Shannon to the City of Chesapeake’s Commonwealth’s Attorney

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Whitemarsh Pointe at Eagle Landing project, the conveyance and disposition of specific properties, and proposed items for a closed session regarding a legal matter. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Whitemarsh Pointe at Eagle Landing project update
• Conveyance of Property, 34C*WHC19 and 34C*WHC15
• Disposition of Property 12*31G*1 and 10*53
• Dale Roberts v. City Council of City of Suffolk — proposed closed session items

The City Council received a project update on White Marsh Pointe at Eagle Landing. The Council then voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, real property, and appointments.

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

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on November 2, 2022, and approved the consent agenda and several ordinances. They also scheduled a public hearing for November 16, 2022, on the acquisition of property for the Pittmantown Road bridge replacement. The meeting included routine items such as minutes approval and presentations.

• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Technology Trust Fund
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds donated to the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance authorizing City Manager to accept a Deed Open-Space Easement for Meadows Landing Phase 2
• Motion to schedule public hearing on Nov 16 for property acquisition for Pittmantown Road (Rte. 668) over Mill Swamp Bridge replacement
• Motion to schedule City Council Work Session on Nov 16 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council approved an ordinance to accept a deed open-space easement for Meadows Landing Phase 2. The council also approved funding for technology and parks and recreation, and scheduled a public hearing for a bridge replacement project.

• Approved open-space easement for Meadows Landing Phase 2 (8-0)
• Approved appropriation of Commonwealth of Virginia Technology Trust Fund (8-0)
• Approved appropriation of funds for Department of Parks and Recreation (8-0)
• Scheduled Nov 16 public hearing for Pittmantown Road bridge replacement property acquisition (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for Nov 16 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Certified Closed Meeting of Nov 2, 2022 (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 2, 2022. The work session includes an update on the Whitemarsh Pointe at Eagle Landing project (formerly Cypress Manor and Parker-Riddick) and several proposed closed-session items. The regular session includes consent agenda items to accept state technology funds and park donations, an ordinance to accept a deed of open-space easement for Meadows Landing Phase 2, and motions to schedule a public hearing for the Pittmantown Road bridge replacement and a work session for November 16.

• Update on Whitemarsh Pointe at Eagle Landing project (formerly Cypress Manor and Parker-Riddick)
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Virginia Technology Trust Fund
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate donated funds for Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance to accept Deed of Open-Space Easement for Meadows Landing Phase 2 (Tax Map 43, Parcel 21)
• Motion to schedule public hearing for Pittmantown Road (Rte. 668) over Mill Swamp Bridge replacement

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes from September, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC updates, and discuss finance and partner updates. New business includes recommendations on code and bylaws. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of September 2022 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC update
• Finance report
• Partner update
• Code and bylaws recommendations

The commission reviewed a remaining budget of $53,323.07 and discussed potential changes to its code and bylaws. No formal votes were taken on the bylaws or the September 7, 2022, minutes due to the lack of a quorum.

• Reviewed September 7, 2022 minutes (no quorum present)
• Discussed budget remaining at $53,323.07
• Proposed changes to representative titles in bylaws (tabled for next month)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on planning and community development, and an overview of the Suffolk Fire & Rescue accreditation. The agenda also includes appointments and a proposed closed session, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Planning and Community Development Update
• Suffolk Fire & Rescue Accreditation Overview
• Appointments
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on October 19, 2022, receiving presentations on planning and community development processes and a fire-rescue accreditation overview. No votes or decisions were taken; the session was purely informational and adjourned without a closed meeting.

• No decisions, votes, or actions were taken during the work session.

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is meeting to consider several items, including accepting funds for the airport and parks, a cable franchise agreement, and a zoning ordinance amendment. Public hearings will be held on the cable agreement and the subdivision ordinance change. The council will also vote on the 2023 legislative agenda and schedule a work session.

• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Virginia Department of Aviation for Suffolk Executive Airport
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Obici Healthcare Foundation for Parks and Recreation
• Public hearing: cable franchise agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC
• Public hearing: amendment to Unified Development Ordinance, Section 31-506(b)(2) on minor subdivisions (OTA2022-002)
• Resolution adopting 2023 Legislative Agenda

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on October 19, 2022. The work session includes updates on planning and community development and the fire department's accreditation process. The regular meeting features public hearings on a cable franchise agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding minor subdivisions, plus consent agenda items accepting funds for the airport and parks.

• Public hearing: cable franchise agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC
• Public hearing: ordinance to amend UDO Chapter 31, Article 5, Section 31-506(b)(2) (minor subdivisions) and related definitions (OTA2022-002)
• Consent agenda: ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Virginia Department of Aviation for Suffolk Executive Airport
• Consent agenda: ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Obici Healthcare Foundation for Parks and Recreation
• Resolution adopting 2023 Legislative Agenda for City of Suffolk

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve minutes, review the financial report, and enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. They will also discuss updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative, truancy follow-up, and review draft policies for fiscal management and virtual FAPT meetings, as well as the final SWOT analysis.

• Closed session to consider pending cases with funding requests
• Review of draft Fiscal Policy
• Review of draft Policy for Virtual FAPT
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule and location
• CQI final SWOT analysis and benchmark data

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Suffolk Children's Services Act Community Policy and Management Team met and approved case funding totaling $99,071.74, reviewed the financial report showing $573,331.17 remaining in the budget, and adopted updated fiscal and virtual FAPT policies. The team also discussed an ARPA mental health grant community tour, truancy meeting coordination, and a SWOT analysis of program benchmarks.

• Approved $95,248.68 in FAPT case requests and $3,823.06 in exempt cases
• Financial report shows $573,331.17 remaining in budget; city increased original funding to $2.4 million
• Adopted draft Fiscal Policy and Virtual FAPT Policy
• Recommended FAPT parent representative step down due to conflict of interest
• Discussed ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including a major rezoning for Lake Kilby Shores and a variance from subdivision connectivity rules. One rezoning request (Ellis Farm) has been postponed at the applicant's request. The commission will also approve minutes and receive status reports.

• Subdivision variance request SBV2022-003 for Lake Kilby Shores to waive connectivity requirements
• Conditional rezoning RZN2021-00018 for Lake Kilby Shores from RE to RM (Residential Medium Density)
• Conditional rezoning RZN2022-007 for Ellis Farm at 494 Manning Road from A to RLM (postponed)
• Conditional rezoning RZN2022-009 for Retreat at Creekside at 5635 & 5551 Shoulders Hill Road from B-2 to RU
• Conditional rezoning RZN2022-011 and CUP2022-019 for Mini-Warehouse at 3075 Godwin Boulevard from O-I to B-2

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 218 Pinner Street, submitted by property owner Joyce Dunn. The meeting also includes staff reports on property maintenance, zoning, administrative approvals, the Downtown Suffolk Project, and historic guidelines updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00023 for 218 Pinner Street
• Property Maintenance Update
• Zoning Update
• Downtown Suffolk Project update
• Historic Guidelines Update

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (HLC2022-00023) to replace the standing seam metal roof with architectural shingles at 218 Pinner Street. Staff recommends denial of the roof replacement where visible from the public right-of-way, but approval for non-visible areas. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00023 for 218 Pinner Street: replace standing seam metal roof with IKO Cambridge Architectural Shingles (Dual Black).
• Staff recommends denial of roof replacement where visible from public right-of-way; approval for non-visible areas.
• Property is a contributing structure in the Original Suffolk Historic District, built circa 1895.
• Previous COA (HLC2018-00046) approved in December 2018 to enclose a portion of an existing carport.

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board will hold its regular meeting on October 12, 2022, preceded by annual FOIA training. The board will review and approve the September minutes, hear a financial report, and consider several new business items including accepting funds for Acesur EDIP, a grant completion for 201 Hall Ave, a grounds maintenance contract, a radar speed sign for Northgate Commerce Park, and a Univar Solutions access agreement. They will also receive marketing and newsletter reports.

• Accept and appropriate funds for Acesur EDIP
• Downtown Business Development Grant completion for 201 Hall Ave
• Grounds Maintenance Contract
• Northgate Commerce Park radar speed sign
• Univar Solutions Access Agreement

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing items, including the new downtown library, strategic planning, and a possible change to the circulation policy. The board will also set its 2023 meeting dates.

• Discussion of new downtown library
• Review of circulation policy
• 2023 meeting dates scheduled
• Literacy Council report
• Friends of the Library report

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates from the Parks and Recreation Department on accreditation and projects, and from Public Works on its Citizen Academy. The council will also consider appointments and may enter a closed session for proposed items.

• Parks and Recreation accreditation and projects update
• Public Works Citizen Academy update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council received presentations on Parks and Recreation accreditation and projects, and the Public Works Citizen Academy, including updates on Cypress Pool and the reopening of the Route 32 Bridge. No votes were taken on these items. Council then voted 8-0 to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Voted 8-0 to convene closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments to Agricultural Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, Early Childhood Development Commission, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and Western Tidewater Water Authority

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on October 5, 2022. The work session includes updates on Parks and Recreation accreditation and the new Public Works Citizen Academy. The regular session features consent agenda items accepting various grants, a public hearing on a telecommunications license agreement, and a staff report on the 2023 legislative agenda. The agenda also includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

• Ordinance to accept and appropriate program income from Down Payment Assistance Program
• Ordinance to accept Creative Communities Partnership Grant from Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Ordinance to accept 2022 Port Security Grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Suffolk Police Department
• Ordinance to accept FY2022 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from U.S. Department of Justice for Suffolk Police Department
• Public hearing on license agreement for telecommunication services in city streets and public places

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved several consent agenda items, including grants for police and community programs, and a separate vote to reappropriate unspent FY2021-2022 funds to the FY2022-2023 School Operating Fund (7-1). The council also directed staff to study banning thru trucks on Shoulders Hill Road and to prepare an ordinance for a high-speed fine zone on specific roads.

• Reappropriated unspent FY2021-2022 funds to FY2022-2023 School Operating Fund (7-1)
• Accepted $ for Port Security Grant and Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for Police Department
• Approved license agreement for telecommunication facilities in city streets
• Directed evaluation of banning thru trucks on Shoulders Hill Road from Route 17 to Nansemond Parkway
• Directed preparation of high-speed fine zone ordinance for Suffolk Meadows Boulevard, Baron Boulevard, and Dutchess Way

The City Council voted 7-1 to reappropriate unspent Fiscal Year 2021-2022 funds to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 School Operating Fund, with Mayor Duman dissenting. The item was pulled from the consent agenda for separate debate. Council also approved a telecommunications license agreement, accepted multiple grants, and directed staff to study truck bans on Shoulders Hill Road and high-speed zones in Suffolk Meadows.

• Approved reappropriation of unspent FY2021-2022 funds to FY2022-2023 School Operating Fund (7-1)
• Approved license agreement for telecommunications facilities in city streets (8-0)
• Approved consent items: down payment assistance program income, Creative Communities grant, Port Security grant, Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant, VDOT Economic Development Access Road funds (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 19, 2022 on Shenandoah Cable Television franchise agreement (8-0)
• Directed traffic engineer to evaluate banning thru trucks on Shoulders Hill Road from Route 17 to Nansemond Parkway (8-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance for high-speed zones on Suffolk Meadows Boulevard, Dutchess Way, and Barnes Boulevard (8-0)
• Appointed Michael Ellis and W. Michael Lane to Agricultural Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Certified closed meeting of October 5, 2022 (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session with updates on the 2022 Peanut Fest, recognition of City Assessor staff awards, and a business services update from Cox Communications. The agenda also includes proposed appointments and items for a closed session, with no voting items listed.

• Suffolk Peanut Fest 2022 update
• City Assessor's staff awards recognition
• Cox Communications Suffolk business services update
• Proposed appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council held a work session receiving updates on the Suffolk Peanut Fest, City Assessor's staff awards, and Cox Communications services. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous vote to convene a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Unanimously approved closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include authorizing an FAA grant application for airport improvements, acquiring property for the Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project, and deciding on multiple rezoning requests, including a conditional rezoning for heavy industrial use on Pruden Boulevard. The council will also consider a conditional use permit for a day care and a variance for street improvements on Factory Street.

• Resolution authorizing FAA grant application for Airport Improvement Program Project 3-51-0050-032-2022
• Ordinance for property acquisition (fee simple/easements) for Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Rezoning from RR to RLM for property at Zoning Map 12, Parcels 24 and 24G (RZN2021-002)
• Conditional Use Permit for day care (5-12 children) at 6205 Old Townpoint Road (CUP2022-016)
• Rezoning from B-2 and A to M-2 Heavy Industrial (Conditional) at 2925 Pruden Boulevard (RZN2021-020)

The City Council approved a rezoning of 2925 Pruden Boulevard from commercial and agricultural to heavy industrial (conditional), with revised proffers, by a 5-3 vote. The council also approved a rezoning for a residential low-medium density development, a variance for street standards on Factory Street, and a day care conditional use permit. All other consent agenda items and public hearings were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 2925 Pruden Boulevard to M-2 Heavy Industrial (Conditional) with revised proffers, 5-3.
• Approved rezoning of parcels 24 and 24G from RR to RLM (Conditional), as amended, 7-1.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a family day home (5-12 children) at 6205 Old Townpoint Road, 8-0.
• Approved a variance from street improvement standards for 611 and 711 Factory Street, 8-0.
• Approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (OTA2022-004), 8-0.
• Approved a resolution certifying the closed meeting, 8-0.
• Approved a motion to schedule a public hearing for October 5, 2022, on a telecommunications license agreement, 8-0.
• Approved appointments to the Virginia Municipal League delegation and local boards/commissions, 8-0.

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session at 4:00 p.m. and a regular session at 6:00 p.m. on September 21, 2022. The regular session includes several public hearings on rezoning, a conditional use permit for a day care, a variance for street improvements, and an ordinance to amend the Unified Development Ordinance. The council will also consider a resolution for a Federal Aviation Administration grant application and motions to schedule future hearings.

• Public hearing on rezoning from RR to RLM for property at Zoning Map 12, Parcels 24 and 24G (RZN2021-002)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for a family day home at 6205 Old Townpoint Road (CUP2022-016)
• Public hearing on variance for street improvement standards at 611 and 711 Factory Street (SBV2022-002)
• Public hearing on rezoning from B-2 and A to M-2 Heavy Industrial at 2925 Pruden Boulevard (RZN2021-020)
• Resolution authorizing FAA grant application for Airport Improvement Program Project 3-51-0050-032-2022

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to approve minutes and a financial report, then enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. In open session, they will review preliminary audit observations from the state, discuss policy updates, and consider replacing a private provider representative on the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT).

• Review of FY 2022 audit preliminary observations, including potential questioned costs for foster care maintenance totaling $1,805.93
• Consideration of Ronnie Gehring of Embrace TFC as replacement private provider representative for FAPT
• Discussion of ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update and community tour on Sept. 28
• Follow-up on truancy meeting with schools
• Closed session to consider pending cases with funding requests

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Suffolk Children's Services Act Community Policy and Management Team met and approved $112,040.68 in cases during closed session. They also reviewed a financial report noting a $3,000 supplemental request and discussed updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant, a new private provider, and policy changes.

• Approved $112,040.68 in cases
• Financial report noted $3,000 supplemental request due to shortage
• Discussed ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative tour on Sept 28
• Ronnie Gehring of Embrace TFC named new private provider for FAPT
• Approved CPMT Policy changes requested by auditor

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on three items: a conditional rezoning request for Ellis Farm at 494 Manning Road, an exception request for a garage and patio encroaching into a Chesapeake Bay buffer at 5071 South Links Circle, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding minor subdivisions. The commission will also approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive status reports.

• Rezoning RZN2022-007: 494 Manning Road from A (Agricultural) to RLM (Residential Low-Medium Density), submitted by Bob Arnette on behalf of Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC
• Exception CEX2022-010: 5071 South Links Circle to allow detached garage and patio into 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffer
• Ordinance text amendment OTA2022-002: updates to Chapter 31, Article 5, Section 31-506(a)(2)(A) on minor subdivisions
• Appointment of FY 2024-2033 Capital Improvements Plan Subcommittee
• Status reports on City Council meeting (Aug 17, 2022) and preliminary plats approved

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board is meeting to review and decide on several economic development items, including grant program revisions, a facade improvement grant extension, a sales agreement for Point at Harbour View, and a food truck location request at the Health and Human Services Building. The board will also approve minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting and review the financial report.

• Small Business Improvement Grant revisions summary
• Small Business Improvement Grant EDA representative
• Façade Improvement Grant extension request for 130 S. Saratoga Street
• Point at Harbour View sales agreement summary
• Health and Human Services Building food truck location request

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on September 7, 2022. The work session includes updates on the Clean Community Commission and the Mosquito Control Program, plus property disposition and appointments. The regular session will consider consent agenda items including grant acceptances, ordinance amendments, and public hearings, as well as motions to schedule future meetings.

• Accept $1,100 Towne Bank grant for Sheriff's Department backpacks
• Accept funds from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for Victim/Witness Assistance Program
• Accept funds from Virginia DMV Highway Safety Grant for Police Department
• Amend Section 66-283 regarding Military Leave
• Correct clerical errors in CUP ordinances for 1444 Hosier Road and 1255/1444 Hosier Road

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss and receive updates on several items, including the Clean Communities Commission, the Mosquito Control Program, the disposition of a property on Tax Map 10*46, and appointments. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Clean Communities Commission discussion
• Mosquito Control Program update
• Disposition of property, Tax Map 10*46
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, candidate interviews, appointments to various boards and commissions, and the acquisition of real property. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved closed meeting for legal consultation and personnel appointments (8-0)
• Discussed appointments to Agricultural Advisory Committee, Clean Community Commission, and other boards
• Discussed real property acquisition for Tax Parcel 10*46

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on September 7, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included accepting grant funds for the Sheriff's Department, Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and Police Department, as well as amendments to the city code regarding military leave and corrections to conditional use permit titles. The council also heard staff reports on public safety and Route 58, and scheduled a public hearing for September 21 on the Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project. Numerous residents spoke on the Port 460 rezoning (RZN2021-020) during the non-agenda speaker portion.

• Approved consent agenda including grants for Sheriff's Department, Victim/Witness Assistance, and Police Department
• Heard public safety update on active shooter training and school safety assessments
• Heard Route 58 update on traffic, speed limits, and Wilroy Road/Nansemond Parkway flyover completion in 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for September 21 on Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project property acquisition
• Multiple residents commented on RZN2021-020, Port 460 rezoning

The Suffolk City Council voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda including grant acceptances for the Sheriff's Department, Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and Police Department, as well as ordinances correcting clerical errors on conditional use permits. The council also scheduled a public hearing for September 21, 2022, on an ordinance authorizing property acquisition for the Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project. No substantive decisions were made on other matters; the meeting included presentations on public safety and Route 58 updates, and public comments on the Port 460 rezoning.

• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2022 Work Session and Regular Meeting (8-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items #7-#12, including grant acceptances and ordinance corrections (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 21, 2022 on Freeman Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project property acquisition (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for September 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 p.m. (8-0)

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes from August, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC updates, and discuss finance and partner updates. New business includes an item on 1KBBK 2.0. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of August 2022 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers
• ECDC update
• Finance report
• New business: 1KBBK 2.0

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting. The coordinator reported that child care numbers remained steady with 39 licensed and 13 unlicensed facilities, and that 29 of those accept subsidy. Other updates included tech distribution, upcoming training, and partner reports from Suffolk Public Library, Schools, Parks and Rec, and others. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct new business. The primary item on the agenda is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Karen Hurd.

• Karen Hurd’s FOIA Request

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved sending a copy of Virginia election law §24.2-622 to party chairs after a citizen complained about misleading sample ballots. The board also voted to forward a request to keep 2020 election materials in electronic CVR format to their attorney for guidance. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sending §24.2-622 to each party chairman as a reminder of sample ballot requirements (unanimous)
• Approved sending request to keep 2020 election material in electronic CVR format to attorney for direction (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a FOIA request from Karen Hurd. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Karen Hurd's FOIA request

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved sending a copy of Virginia Code §24.2-622 to each party chairman as a reminder of sample ballot requirements, following a public concern about misleading ballots. The board also voted to ask the city attorney for guidance on a request to retain 2020 election materials in electronic CVR format. Minutes from the August 22 meeting were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending §24.2-622 to party chairs as sample-ballot reminder (unanimous)
• Approved sending 2020 election material retention request to city attorney for guidance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the possible disqualification of a candidate. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible candidate disqualification

The Suffolk Electoral Board held an emergency meeting and voted unanimously to remove Arthur C. Bredemeyer from the November 2022 General Election ballot due to an insufficient number of viable signatures, based on additional complaints received over the weekend. The board also held a closed session to discuss the matter with legal counsel.

• Approved closed session to discuss Arthur C. Bredemeyer with legal counsel (3-0)
• Certified closed session discussion complied with Virginia FOIA (3-0)
• Removed Arthur C. Bredemeyer from November 2022 General Election ballot due to insufficient viable signatures (3-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: possible candidate disqualification. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Possible candidate disqualification

The Suffolk Electoral Board voted 3-0 to remove Arthur C. Bredemeyer from the November 2022 General Election ballot due to an insufficient number of viable signatures, based on additional complaints received over the weekend. The board also held a closed session to discuss the matter with legal counsel.

• Approved closed session to discuss Arthur C. Bredemeyer with legal counsel (3-0)
• Certified closed session discussion was limited to Arthur C. Bredemeyer (3-0)
• Removed Arthur C. Bredemeyer from November 2022 General Election ballot due to insufficient viable signatures (3-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is holding an emergency meeting. The board will discuss the adoption of a remote meeting policy.

• Adoption of Remote Meeting Policy

The Electoral Board voted 3-0 to certify that only matters concerning Arthur C. Bredemeyer were discussed in closed session, as required by Virginia FOIA. In open session, the Board decided to wait until Mr. Bredemeyer's forged complaint numbers reached a threshold of insufficient viable signatures before removing him from the ballot. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified closed session discussion limited to Arthur C. Bredemeyer (3-0)
• Convened closed session to discuss proceeding with Arthur Bredemeyer (3-0)
• Decided to wait until forged complaint numbers cause insufficient viable signatures before removing candidate from ballot

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, broadband initiatives, and emergency management. The agenda also includes proposed appointments and a possible closed session, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Update on Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
• Broadband initiatives update
• Emergency management update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with presentations on the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, a broadband initiative by Spectrum, and emergency management. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous vote to enter a closed meeting for legal and appointment discussions.

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

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda authorizing up to $15 million in bonds for Lake Prince Center, Inc., and approved several rezonings and a conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub. A public hearing on a surface mining operation was continued to November 16, 2022, and a rezoning at 2925 Pruden Boulevard was continued to September 21, 2022. The council also approved an ordinance amending development criteria for resource protection areas and appointed Michelle Wren to the Sister Cities Commission.

• Authorized up to $15,000,000 in Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds for Lake Prince Center, Inc.
• Approved rezoning to Residential Urban (Conditional) for Zoning Map 35, Parcels 17 and 18 (RZN2022-005)
• Approved rezoning to amend proffered conditions for Millstone Subdivision (RZN2022-006)
• Approved conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard (CUP2022-012)
• Continued public hearing on surface mining borrow pit (CUP2021-013) to November 16, 2022

The Suffolk City Council approved a rezoning to allow residential development on Zoning Map 35, Parcels 17 and 18, and approved an amendment to proffered conditions for Millstone Subdivision. They also approved a conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub, an ordinance amending development criteria for resource protection areas, and a resolution authorizing up to $15 million in revenue bonds for Lake Prince Center. A rezoning for heavy industrial use at 2925 Pruden Boulevard was continued to September 21, 2022, and a surface mining permit was continued to November 16, 2022.

• Approved rezoning to RU (Conditional) for Zoning Map 35, Parcels 17 and 18 (8-0)
• Approved amendment to proffered conditions for Millstone Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar and nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 31-415(d) on resource protection areas (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing up to $15M in revenue bonds for Lake Prince Center (8-0)
• Continued rezoning for heavy industrial use at 2925 Pruden Boulevard to September 21, 2022 (7-1)
• Continued surface mining permit (CUP2021-013) to November 16, 2022
• Appointed Michelle Wren to Suffolk Sister Cities Commission (6-0, 2 abstentions)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is holding an emergency meeting to consider adopting a remote meeting policy. The agenda includes only this policy item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Adopt Remote Meeting Policy

The Suffolk Electoral Board met in emergency session and voted 3-0 to enter closed session to discuss how to proceed with Arthur Bredemeyer. After returning to open session, the board decided to wait until Bredemeyer's forged complaint numbers reach an amount that would cause him to have insufficient viable signatures before removing him from the ballot. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

• Voted 3-0 to enter closed session to discuss Arthur Bredemeyer
• Voted 3-0 to certify closed session discussion was proper under Virginia FOIA
• Decided to defer ballot removal until forged signatures cause insufficient viable signatures

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 17, 2022. The regular session includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for a surface mining operation (borrow pit), several rezoning requests, and a $15 million bond issuance for retirement facilities. The work session features updates on the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, broadband initiatives, and emergency management.

• Resolution authorizing up to $15,000,000 in Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Lake Prince Center, Inc.), Series 2022
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for surface mining (borrow pit) at Zoning Map 9, Parcel 3 (CUP2021-013)
• Public hearing: Rezone from A and RR to RU (Conditional) at Zoning Map 35, Parcels 17 and 18 (RZN2022-005)
• Public hearing: Rezone from B-2 and A to M-2 Heavy Industrial (Conditional) at 2925 Pruden Boulevard (RZN2021-020)
• Public hearing: Ordinance to amend UDO Section 31-415(d) on Resource Protection Areas (OTA2022-003)

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. Old business includes an update on the ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative and a reminder of the September retreat. New business includes the resignation of FAPT private provider Nakkia Grimes, guidance on virtual FAPT meetings, a job description for the CPMT chair, and a service gap survey.

• Closed session to consider pending cases with funding requests
• ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update
• Resignation of FAPT private provider Nakkia Grimes, effective 9/6/22
• Guidance for Virtual FAPT and CPMT Chair Job Description
• FY 2022 Service Gap Survey presentation

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the possible disqualification of a candidate. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible candidate disqualification

The Suffolk Electoral Board met to address forged signatures on Arthur C. Bredemeyer's petition for City Council. A motion to remove him from the ballot failed (1-2), but the board unanimously voted to seek legal counsel and later held a closed session. The board decided to wait for legal advice before taking further action.

• Motion to remove Bredemeyer from ballot failed (1-2)
• Approved seeking legal counsel (3-0)
• Held closed session to discuss Bredemeyer (3-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (3-0)
• Adjourned pending legal counsel advice

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a possible candidate disqualification. The agenda contains only this item along with the call to order and adjournment, so no other business is scheduled.

• Possible candidate disqualification discussion

The Suffolk Electoral Board met to address forged signatures on Arthur C. Bredemeyer's city council petitions. A motion to remove him from the ballot failed 1-2, and the board instead voted unanimously to seek legal counsel. After a closed session, the board decided to wait for legal advice before taking further action.

• Motion to remove Bredemeyer from ballot failed (1-2)
• Motion to seek legal counsel approved unanimously (3-0)
• Closed session approved (3-0)
• Certification of closed session matters approved (3-0)
• Motion to open meeting for adjournment approved (3-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for a family day home daycare, a subdivision variance for properties on Factory Street, and a city-initiated zoning ordinance text amendment. The commission will also consider minutes, receive status reports, and may discuss a minor subdivision in closed session.

• CUP2022-016: Conditional use permit for Dee's Little Den Daycare (family day home, 5-12 children) at 6205 Old Townpoint Road, zoned RC
• SBV2022-00002: Subdivision variance for 611 & 711 Factory Street to waive connectivity and cul-de-sac length standards
• OTA2022-004: City-initiated text amendment to UDO Sections 31-406 and 31-602 to update use regulations and design standards
• Status reports on City Council meetings (July 20 and August 3, 2022) and preliminary plats (none approved)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board meets to consider a bond application from Lake Prince Center, Inc., review two downtown business development grant applications, and discuss a small business improvement grant. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and an unaudited financial report, and receive routine updates.

• Public hearing on Lake Prince Center, Inc bond application
• Downtown Business Development Grant applications: 201 Hall Ave (Pieces 'N Printz) and 126 W. Washington St (Party Time Entertainment)
• Small Business Improvement Grant discussion
• Ground Maintenance IFB (Invitation for Bids)
• Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes and June 30, 2022 unaudited financial report

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to review the status of local redistricting and the possibility of Sunday voting. The body will also address board restructuring and reports on ballot on demand printers.

• Local Redistricting Status Report
• Discussion on Sunday Voting
• Restructuring of the Board
• Ballot on Demand Printers Report
• Draft letters to Election Officers regarding pay and resignations

The Suffolk Electoral Board voted 3-0 to restructure the board and decided that election officials who fail to show up on election day will be automatically terminated. The board also discussed drafting letters comparing pay scales with surrounding localities and requiring resignation letters from officials leaving before term ends.

• Approved July meeting minutes (3-0)
• Decided no-show on election day equals automatic termination as election official
• Voted to wait until August meeting before formally restructuring board (3-0)
• Directed Registrar to draft letters comparing pay scales and requiring resignation letters

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several election-related topics. New business includes restructuring the board, a report on ballot-on-demand printers, a local redistricting status update, and the possibility of Sunday voting. Old business involves drafting letters to resigning election officers and regarding officer pay. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment periods and a closed meeting scheduled.

• Restructuring of the Board
• Ballot on Demand Printers Report
• Local Redistricting Status Report
• Sunday Voting
• Draft letters to resigning/drop-out Election Officers and regarding pay

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved minutes from July, discussed election official policies, and voted to postpone formal board restructuring until the August meeting. The board also addressed a pay complaint and directed the registrar to draft letters comparing pay scales and requiring resignation letters for early termination.

• Approved July meeting minutes (3-0)
• Decided no-show election officials are automatically terminated
• Voted to wait until August meeting for board restructuring (3-0)
• Directed registrar to draft pay comparison letter and resignation letter requirement

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update, consider appointments, and review the acquisition of several properties identified by tax map numbers. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session, indicating some matters may be discussed privately.

• 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Appointments to boards or commissions
• Acquisition of property at Tax Map 34G18(A).318, .320+, .319, .344, .355

The Suffolk City Council approved Council Member Roger Fawcett's electronic participation due to a medical condition, and received an update on the Suffolk 2045 Comprehensive Plan from consultant Planning NEXT. The council also voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and real property acquisition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Member Fawcett's virtual participation (6-0)
• Received update on Suffolk 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Approved closed meeting for legal, appointments, and property discussions (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items accepting state funds for the airport, community corrections, and road maintenance, and will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for a shooting range, a school, and a park, as well as a rezoning. The meeting also includes a police and fire public safety update and a motion to schedule a work session.

• Accept funds from VA Dept. of Aviation for Suffolk Executive Airport
• Accept funds from VA Dept. of Criminal Justice Services for Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections
• Accept additional VDOT Urban Maintenance Program funds for roadway maintenance
• Public hearing: CUP for outdoor shooting range at 1255 and 1444 Hosier Road
• Public hearing: Rezone 114 Lee Street from RM to CBD

The council approved a conditional use permit for an outdoor shooting range at 1255 and 1444 Hosier Road, with amended hours of operation, by a 6-1 vote. It also approved a conditional use permit for a charter/private school at 1444 Hosier Road (6-1), a park/open space at 219 West Washington Street and 101 South Saratoga Street (7-0), and a rezoning of 114 Lee Street from RM to CBD (7-0). Consent agenda items accepting state funds for the airport, community corrections, and road maintenance were approved unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit for outdoor shooting range at 1255 and 1444 Hosier Road with amended hours (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for a charter/private school at 1444 Hosier Road (6-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for park/open space at 219 West Washington Street and 101 South Saratoga Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 114 Lee Street from RM to CBD (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda accepting state funds for Suffolk Executive Airport, community corrections, and road maintenance (7-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2022 work session and regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved nominations to Agricultural Advisory Committee and Southside Area Network Authority (6-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 3, 2022. The work session includes an update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, appointments, and a property acquisition. The regular session features four public hearings: conditional use permits for an outdoor shooting range, a private school, and a park, plus a rezoning of properties on Lee Street. The council will also consider accepting state funds for the airport, community corrections, and road maintenance.

• Conditional use permit for outdoor shooting range at 1255 and 1444 Hosier Road (CUP2022-002)
• Conditional use permit for private school at 1444 Hosier Road (CUP2022-014)
• Conditional use permit for park/open space at 219 W. Washington St and 101 S. Saratoga St (CUP2022-015)
• Rezoning from RM to CBD at 114 Lee Street (RZN2022-010)
• Accept funds from VA Dept. of Aviation, Criminal Justice Services, and VDOT Urban Maintenance

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is convening for an emergency meeting. The agenda includes a closed session regarding personnel and an open session for certification.

• Closed meeting regarding personnel
• Open meeting for certification

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda and several public hearing items, including ordinances authorizing bond issuances, a reduction in youth recreation center membership fees, and multiple conditional use permits. A rezoning request was continued to the September 21 meeting, and a bar/nightclub permit was continued to August 17.

• Approved ordinance to reduce recreation center membership fee from $10 to $5 per year for youth 7-17
• Approved ordinances authorizing issuance and sale of bonds and revenue bonds
• Approved conditional use permit for a bar/nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard (continued to Aug 17)
• Approved conditional use permit for a school at 237 North Main Street
• Continued rezoning from RR to RLM for parcels on Zoning Map 12 to Sept 21

The Suffolk City Council approved ordinances authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds and revenue bonds, amended election precinct boundaries and polling places, and authorized property acquisition for the Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project. The council also approved conditional use permits for a school at 237 North Main Street, a utility facility at 135 Hall Avenue, and a bar and nightclub at 118 West Washington Street. A conditional use permit for a bar and nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard was continued to the August 17, 2022 meeting after a tie vote on approval. Public Hearing Item #20 (rezoning) was continued to September 21, 2022.

• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of bonds (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance of revenue bonds (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending election precinct boundaries and polling places (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition for Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for school at 237 North Main Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for utility facility at 135 Hall Avenue (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar and nightclub at 118 West Washington Street (7-0)
• Continued conditional use permit for bar and nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard to August 17, 2022 (7-1)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a regular session with multiple public hearings, including authorizing bond issuances, several conditional use permits (for a bar/nightclub, a school, and a utility facility), and a rezoning. The consent agenda includes accepting transit and litter prevention funds, reducing a recreation center fee, and amending erosion control regulations. A work session earlier in the day will feature updates from Shentel Telecommunications and a financial update.

• Public hearing: bond issuance and revenue bonds for the City of Suffolk
• Public hearing: rezoning from RR to RLM for properties on Zoning Map 12, Parcels 24 and 24G
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for bar/nightclub at 5941 Harbour View Boulevard (CUP2022-012)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for school at 237 N Main Street (CUP2022-011)
• Consent agenda: reduce recreation center membership fee from $10 to $5 for youth 7-17

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive an overview of Shentel Telecommunications and a financial update. The agenda also includes appointments and proposed items for a closed session, which are procedural in nature.

• Shentel Telecommunications overview
• Financial update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with presentations from Shentel Telecommunications on fiber expansion and from the Finance Director on the city's financial status. No formal decisions were made during the open session. The council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Heard Shentel Telecommunications fiber expansion update (no action)
• Heard financial update from Finance Director (no action)
• Approved closed meeting motion for legal consultation and appointments (6-0)

Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and enter closed session to consider pending cases involving funding requests. They will also discuss updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative, legislative changes, and survey results. The meeting includes both routine administrative items and substantive policy discussions.

• Closed session to consider pending cases with funding requests
• ARPA Mental Health Grant/Community Violence Initiative update
• 2022 Legislative Update from City Attorney
• CSA related items in state budget
• Family and vendor satisfaction surveys for FY 2022

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Community Policy and Management Team reviewed the FY 2022 financial report which showed $1,841,544.67 in total payouts. Members voted to allocate $225,000 for non-mandated funds with the provision that unused amounts can be used for mandated services. The team also approved cases totaling $118,851.23.

• Approved $118,851.23 in total case amounts
• Allocated $225,000 for non-mandated funds
• Reported FY 2022 CSA payouts of $1,841,544.67
• Noted a $4,317.00 increase for administrative funding in FY 2023

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. They will also discuss the new downtown library project and the library's strategic plan and planning process.

• New Downtown Library discussion
• Strategic Plan and Strategic Planning Process
• Friends of the Library Report
• Literacy Council report

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board approved the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan with grammatical corrections. The board also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting. The Director of Libraries reported a $25,000 increase in state aid, a 45% increase in the Books and Subscriptions budget, and record circulation. The Downtown Library design phase is complete, with a cost estimate expected in the fall.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Strategic Plan with grammatical corrections (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including a downtown library rezoning, a festival event park, an industrial logistics center, a residential subdivision, and a proffer amendment. They will also consider an exception request for a fence in a Chesapeake Bay buffer and a related ordinance text amendment. Old business includes conditional use permits for a shooting range and a private school on Hosier Road.

• Rezone 114 Lee Street from RM to CBD for Suffolk Downtown Library (RZN2022-010)
• Conditional use permit for public park at 219 W. Washington St and 101 S. Saratoga St (CUP2022-015)
• Rezone 2925 Pruden Blvd to M-2 Heavy Industrial for Port 460 Logistics Center (RZN2021-020)
• Rezone 1355 White Marsh Rd to RU for Glenwood Subdivision (RZN2022-005)
• Amend proffers to add 42 dwelling units at Linwood-Turlington Rd (RZN2022-006)

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2022, to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior alterations at 133 Clay Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, annual election of officers, and staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement. The meeting is open to the public.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00018 for exterior alterations at 133 Clay Street (Tax Map 34G18(A)*349, CBD and HC districts)
• Annual election of officers
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement updates

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and electing officers. The main item is a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 133 Clay Street, submitted by property owner Gayon Burford-Williams. The property is in the Central Business District and Historic Conservation Overlay District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00018 for exterior alterations at 133 Clay Street
• Annual election of officers
• Approval of minutes
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board is meeting to handle routine business and several economic development items. They will review and approve the June meeting minutes and a financial report, then take up new business including a downtown business development grant application, a grounds maintenance adjustment request, a lease amendment for the Health and Human Services Building, and a Birdsong EDIP agreement.

• Downtown Business Development Grant Application Review
• Grounds Maintenance Adjustment Request
• Health and Human Services Building Lease Amendment
• Birdsong EDIP Agreement
• Financial Report for period ending May 31, 2022

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to review new business and conduct a certification process. The agenda includes discussions on redistricting and ballot on demand printers.

• Ballot on demand printers
• Redistricting
• Certification (Open Meeting)

The Suffolk Electoral Board voted 3-0 to postpone formal board restructuring until its August meeting. The board also directed the registrar to draft letters comparing pay scales with surrounding localities and requiring resignation letters from election officials who leave before their term ends. The board entered closed session to discuss election officers during the June 21 Republican Primary, then certified the closed session was limited to that topic.

• Approved June meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed board restructuring to August meeting (3-0)
• Directed registrar to draft pay comparison letter to election workers
• Directed registrar to draft resignation letter requirement for early-terminating election officials
• Approved closed session for election officer matters (3-0)
• Certified closed session scope (3-0)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comment. Under new business, the board will discuss ballot-on-demand printers and redistricting. The meeting will also include a closed session and certification of results.

• Discussion of ballot on demand printers
• Discussion of redistricting
• Public comment periods
• Closed meeting followed by open meeting certification

The Suffolk Electoral Board voted 3-0 to postpone formal restructuring until the August meeting. They also directed the registrar to draft letters comparing pay scales with surrounding localities and requiring resignation letters from election officials who leave early. The board entered closed session to discuss election officers from the June 21 Republican Primary, then certified the session's compliance.

• Approved June meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled board restructuring until August meeting (3-0)
• Directed registrar to draft pay comparison letter for election workers
• Directed registrar to draft resignation letter requirement for election officials
• Approved closed session for election officer matters (3-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with FOIA (3-0)

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes from May 2022, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC updates, and discuss finance and partner updates. They will also take up new business regarding the ECDC 2022-2023 plans. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of May 2022 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC update
• Finance report
• Partner update
• New business: ECDC 2022-2023

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission met on July 6, 2022, and unanimously approved the May 4, 2022 minutes with a spelling correction. The commission received reports on child care facilities, ECDC programs, and partner updates, but took no substantive policy decisions. The meeting was informational, with no formal votes on new actions.

• Approved May 4, 2022 minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Noted 42 licensed and 13 unlicensed child care facilities in Suffolk
• Awarded Kaplan resource materials to 8 early educators (5 centers, 3 family day homes)
• Discussed plans for 2023 Growing Up Suffolk expansion
• Agreed to send press releases and photos after future outreach events
• Scheduled Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion training for the Commission

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 legislative update and the boundaries of voting precincts in boroughs and polling places. The agenda also includes appointments and minor subdivisions, with proposed items for a closed session. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• 2022 Legislative Update
• Boundaries of Voting Precincts in Boroughs and Polling Places
• Appointments
• Minor Subdivisions
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes on policy. They received a legislative update from their consultant and city attorneys, discussed voting precinct boundary changes and polling places, and unanimously approved a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel and consider appointments. No substantive decisions were made beyond the closed meeting motion.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)
• Discussed legislative update, including military leave code change
• Discussed voting precinct boundaries and polling place changes
• Noted need for waiver for split precincts at Hollywood and JFK Middle Schools

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on July 6, 2022, and approved several consent agenda items, including accepting funds for the 9-1-1 program and federal housing grants, and accepting a deed for an open-space easement. They also held a public hearing on a lease agreement with the Southside Network Authority, and scheduled public hearings for July 20 on the Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project and precinct boundary changes. The council also cancelled the August 3 meeting and scheduled a work session.

• Approved ordinance accepting Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board grant for Suffolk Police Department
• Approved ordinance accepting FY2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funds from HUD
• Approved deed of open-space easement for The Preserve at Lake Meade, Phase 3
• Public hearing on Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with Southside Network Authority
• Scheduled public hearings for July 20 on Pitchkettle Road Realignment and precinct changes

The Suffolk City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with the Southside Network Authority. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting state and federal grant funds for the police department and community development, and scheduled public hearings for July 20, 2022, on the Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project and election precinct changes. A motion to cancel the August 3, 2022, meeting was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with Southside Network Authority (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of 9-1-1 grant funds for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of CDBG and HOME funds from HUD (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of open-space easement for The Preserve at Lake Meade (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 20, 2022, on Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project property acquisition (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 20, 2022, on election precinct boundaries and polling places (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for July 20, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Motion to cancel August 3, 2022, meeting discussed; no action taken

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on July 6, 2022. The work session includes a legislative update and a review of proposed voting precinct boundaries and polling places. The regular meeting will consider consent agenda items, including grant fund acceptance, a public hearing on a lease agreement with the Southside Network Authority, and motions to schedule public hearings on property acquisition for the Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project and precinct boundary changes.

• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for Suffolk Police Department
• Ordinance to accept FY2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding from HUD
• Ordinance authorizing City Manager to accept Deed Open-Space Easement for The Preserve at Lake Meade (Tax Map 25, Parcel 69*69A*PT34*6)
• Public hearing on resolution authorizing Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with Southside Network Authority
• Motion to schedule public hearing for Pitchkettle Road Realignment Project property acquisition

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met to canvass votes from the June 2022 Republican primary election, tallying results from each precinct. No provisional voters were present. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions beyond the canvassing process.

• Canvassing of votes for the Republican primary election
• No I.D. provisional or general provisional voters present
• Meeting held at Voter Registration Office, 440 Market Street, Suffolk

The Suffolk Electoral Board met to canvass the June 21, 2022 Republican primary election. The board tallied results from each precinct and reported no provisional voters present. The meeting was adjourned with no other substantive decisions.

• Continued canvassing election results by tallying precinct votes
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m.

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and several conditional use permits, including a shooting range, private school, bar/nightclubs, a fiber optics facility, and multiple Chesapeake Bay buffer exceptions. The commission will also consider a family transfer subdivision plat and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding minor subdivisions.

• Rezoning of Bob White Lane parcels from RR to RLM (RZN2021-002)
• Conditional use permit for shooting range at 1255 Hosier Road (CUP2022-002)
• Conditional use permit for private school at 1444 Hosier Road (CUP2022-014)
• Conditional use permits for bars/nightclubs at 118 West Washington Street and 5941 Harbour View Boulevard (CUP2022-009, CUP2022-012)
• Five Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer exceptions for fences (CEX2022-005 through CEX2022-008, CEX2022-011)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Suffolk Wetlands Board is meeting to elect officers for the upcoming term and approve minutes from the previous meeting. A tabled public hearing was withdrawn, and no restoration hearings, permit extensions, or old business are scheduled. The board will discuss components of applications under new business.

• Election of officers for July 2022 - June 2023 term
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting
• Withdrawal of VMRC22-0507, previously tabled
• Discussion on application components

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss a plan of finance, appointments, economic development proposals, and the disposition of property at Tax Map 10*46. Items marked with an asterisk are proposed for closed session, meaning they may be discussed privately.

• Plan of Finance
• Appointments
• Economic Development Proposals
• Disposition of Property – Tax Map 10*46

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on June 15, 2022, receiving an update on the Plan of Finance, including the proposed issuance of $10 million in 2022 Stormwater Enterprise Revenue Bonds ($5 million this year and $5 million next year) to accelerate stormwater capital projects. No formal decisions were made during the open session. The council unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, prospective candidates for appointments, economic development proposals (Project Jersey and Project Stone), and real estate acquisition, and also approved Council Member Fawcett's electronic participation due to a medical condition.

• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (7-0)
• Approved Council Member Fawcett's electronic participation in closed meeting (7-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The City Council will review several project endorsements for the Smart Scale Funding Program, including road widenings and a commuter bus service. The meeting also includes public hearings for various land use permits and an ordinance regarding a firearm buyback program.

• Endorsement of Smart Scale projects for Shoulder's Hill Road widening and King's Highway Bridge replacement
• Endorsement of Windsor to Suffolk Commuter Bus Service application
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 1226 White Marsh Road, 130 Commerce Street, and 156 W Washington Street
• Ordinance authorizing a Firearm Buyback Program
• Motion to schedule a hearing regarding General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds

The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the City to participate in a Firearm Buyback Program and dispose of surrendered firearms, with amendments. The Council also approved three conditional use permits: a public assembly at 1226 White Marsh Road (with conditions amended to prohibit alcohol), a bar and nightclub at 130 Commerce Street (with amended Sunday entertainment hours), and a bar and nightclub at 156 West Washington Street. Additionally, the Council approved an ordinance amending street improvement standards and scheduled public hearings for July 2022.

• Approved Firearm Buyback Program ordinance, as amended (8-0)
• Approved CUP for public assembly at 1226 White Marsh Rd, amended to prohibit alcohol (7-1)
• Approved CUP for bar/nightclub at 130 Commerce St, amended Sunday hours to 12-6 p.m. (7-1)
• Approved CUP for bar/nightclub at 156 W Washington St (7-1)
• Approved CUP for accessory dwelling unit at 3708 Knotts Creek Ln (6-1)
• Approved street improvement standards ordinance amendment (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 6 on Southside Network Authority lease (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 20 on bond issuance (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The June 15, 2022, meeting includes a work session regarding the plan of finance for 2022 general obligation and stormwater enterprise bonds. The regular session features public hearings for multiple conditional use permits and a vote on a firearm buyback program.

• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit at 1226 White Marsh Road, Suite 202
• Public hearing for a Bar and Nightclub at 130 Commerce Street
• Public hearing for a Bar and Nightclub at 156 W Washington Street
• Public hearing for an accessory dwelling unit at 3708 Knotts Creek Lane
• Ordinance authorizing a City Firearm Buyback Program

Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes

The Suffolk Children's Services Act Community Policy and Management Team met and approved $374,308.38 in case funding, adopted the updated strategic plan, and discussed financial reports, including a potential supplemental allocation and encumbered SPED Wrap funds. They also reviewed updates on the ARPA Mental Health Grant, Medicaid rate changes, and private day rate setting.

• Approved $374,308.38 in cases
• Adopted updated CPMT Strategic Plan
• Financial report: SPED Wrap funds encumbered to $32,000
• Discussed 12.5% Medicaid increase for behavioral health services effective July 1, 2022
• Noted rate adjustments for MST and FFT for FY2023

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction, exterior alterations, and site alterations in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, staff reports on enforcement and administrative approvals, and announcements.

• HLC2022-00014: New construction at 121 Wellons Street by B & B Ventures, LLC
• HLC2022-00015: Exterior alterations at 222 Clay Street by Better Quality Homes, LLC
• HLC2022-00016: Site alterations at 219 W. Washington Street and 101 S. Saratoga Street by City of Suffolk

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2022, to consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness: new construction at 121 Wellons Street, exterior alterations at 222 Clay Street, and site alterations at 219 W. Washington Street and 101 S. Saratoga Street. The meeting will also include staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement updates, as well as administrative approvals.

• New construction at 121 Wellons Street (HLC2022-00014)
• Exterior alterations at 222 Clay Street (HLC2022-00015)
• Site alterations at 219 W. Washington Street and 101 S. Saratoga Street (HLC2022-00016)
• Enforcement updates on property maintenance and zoning violations
• Administrative approvals for prior certificates

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board will review and approve the May 11 meeting minutes and the financial report for April 2022. Under new business, the board will consider a facade grant completion for 321 N. Main Street, a facade grant extension for 3129 Kings Hwy, and a Downtown Business Development Grant application for 150 W. Washington Street. The board will also receive various activity reports and newsletters from the Hampton Roads Alliance and Suffolk marketing.

• Facade Grant Completion - 321 N. Main Street
• Facade Grant Extension Request - 3129 Kings Hwy
• Downtown Business Development Grant Application - 150 W. Washington Street
• April 2022 Hampton Roads Alliance Business Activity Report
• May 2022 Suffolk Marketing Activity Report

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on June 1, 2022, covering updates on public property disposition, solar energy facilities, and summer special events. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous vote to convene a closed meeting for legal and appointment discussions.

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

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda accepting grants for the Sheriff's Department, Public Schools, the Executive Airport, and the Public Library, and transferred up to $350,000 for fleet management. It also approved a rezoning amendment for the Bennett's Creek Quarter Development, authorized federal transit grant applications, and scheduled a public hearing on a lease agreement with the Southside Network Authority.

• Approved ordinance to accept and appropriate a Walmart Community Grant for the Sheriff's Department
• Approved ordinance to appropriate up to $350,000 from Fleet Management Unrestricted Net Position to the FY2021-2022 Fleet Management Fund Budget
• Approved ordinance to amend Chapter 82, Article XX, Division 2, Section 82-901 of the City Code concerning distiller, brewery, bottler, beer and wine license taxes
• Approved rezoning amendment for Bennett's Creek Quarter Development, Zoning Map 12, Parcels 32*1, 32*2, 32*3, 32*4, and 32*CH*1 (approved as amended 7-1)
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing on June 15, 2022, for the Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with the Southside Network Authority

The Suffolk City Council approved a rezoning for the Bennett's Creek Quarter Development, amending proffered conditions to allow 75 additional multifamily units and increasing townhome/condo units from 111 to 186. The approval was 7-1, with Council Member Fawcett voting against. The council also approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of grants and fund appropriations, and scheduled a public hearing for June 15 on a lease agreement with the Southside Network Authority.

• Approved Bennett's Creek Quarter rezoning with amended condition #3 (7-1)
• Approved consent agenda items #7-#15, including Walmart grant, school funds, airport funds, library ARPA funds, fleet management appropriation, license tax amendment, and transit grant applications (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 15 on Nonexclusive Master Lease Agreement with Southside Network Authority (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for June 15 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed Marcus Gersbach to Paul D. Camp Community College Board (8-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting of June 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting (8-0)

Wetlands Board Agendas

The Wetlands Board will consider a public hearing regarding The Reserve at Cedar Point subdivision. The proposal involves installing riprap and constructing a pier with a launching platform along the Nansemond River.

• VMRC22-0507: Permit for 1,423 linear feet of riprap
• Construction of a 6’ x 559’ pier and octagonal platform
• Project located at Zoning Parcel 5*16A* along the Nansemond River

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council will conduct a work session regarding the Suffolk Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes appointments and a proposed discussion of property acquisitions during a closed session.

• Suffolk Comprehensive Plan review
• Proposed acquisition of property: Tax Map 34G17(A)*168A*169A, 34G17(A)*163, 34G17(A)*164, 34G17(A)*165, 34G17(A)*167

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on May 18, 2022, where it approved Council Member Roger Fawcett's request to participate electronically due to a medical condition (7-0). The council received an update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan from consultants, including details on the Citizens Input Survey and 'meeting in the box' tool. The council then voted unanimously (8-0) to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, appointments, and real estate acquisitions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Member Fawcett's electronic participation (7-0)
• Received 2045 Comprehensive Plan update from NEXT Consulting
• Approved closed meeting for legal, appointments, and real estate (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The City Council approved ordinances regarding VDOT funding for Route 58 Bypass improvements and a farming lease at Lone Star Lakes. The council also voted to appoint Mary Best to the Community Policy and Management Team.

• Approved VDOT funds for Route 58 Bypass Intelligent Transportation System Improvements
• Approved farming lease for Tract Number 3091 at Lone Star Lakes
• Approved Conditional Use Permit to restore a structure at 315 Boat Street
• Approved appointment of Mary Best to the Community Policy and Management Team
• Continued rezoning for Bennett’s Creek Quarter Development to June 1, 2022

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda accepting VDOT funds for Route 58 bypass ITS improvements and a blanket resolution for FY2023-2026 VDOT programs. They also approved a farming lease at Lone Star Lakes, a conditional use permit for a nonconforming structure at 315 Boat Street, and a nomination to the Community Policy and Management Team. Two items were continued: a surface mining CUP to August 18, 2022, and a rezoning for Bennett's Creek Quarter to June 1, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda accepting VDOT funds for Route 58 ITS improvements and FY2023-2026 blanket resolution (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing farming lease of Tract 3091 at Lone Star Lakes (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit to restore nonconforming structure at 315 Boat Street (8-0)
• Continued surface mining CUP (CUP2021-013) to August 18, 2022
• Continued Bennett's Creek Quarter rezoning (RZN2022-004) to June 1, 2022
• Approved nomination of Mary Best to Community Policy and Management Team (8-0)
• Approved scheduling of June 1, 2022 Work Session (8-0)
• Approved certification of closed meeting and minutes (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a regular session with public hearings on a conditional use permit for a surface mining operation, a CUP to restore a nonconforming structure, and a rezoning for Bennett's Creek Quarter. The council will also consider consent agenda items for VDOT funding and a blanket resolution for FY2023-2026, plus a lease for farming at Lone Star Lakes. The agenda includes a closed session for property acquisitions and appointments.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for surface mining (borrow pit) at Zoning Map 9, Parcel 3, Account 252626000; CUP2021-013
• Public hearing: CUP to restore nonconforming structure >50% replacement cost at 315 Boat Street; CUP2022-004
• Ordinance: Rezone and amend proffered conditions for Bennett's Creek Quarter Development, Zoning Map 12, Parcels 32*1-32*CH*1; RZN2022-004
• Consent: Accept and appropriate VDOT funds for Suffolk Bypass ITS improvements on Route 58 Bypass from Chesapeake limits to Holland Road
• Consent: Blanket resolution with VDOT for FY2023-FY2026 funding programs

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request, four conditional use permit requests, an exception request, and a text amendment to street improvement standards. The commission will also receive a status report on the Comprehensive Plan update and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning RZN2021-002: Bob White Lane from RR to RLM (Bob White Development, LLC)
• CUP2021-016: Event venue at 1226 White Marsh Road (Big Bear, LLC)
• CUP2022-007: Bar/nightclub at 156 West Washington Street (Rennee's Restaurant and Lounge)
• CUP2022-008: Bar/nightclub at 130 Commerce Street (High Tide Restaurant)
• OTA2022-001: Text amendment to street improvement standards (Section 31-612)

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2022, to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for exterior alterations at 140 Brewer Avenue, 109 Wellons Street, and 416 W. Washington Street. The commission will also receive staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement, administrative approvals, and an update on the Historic District Design Guidelines. The agenda includes public hearings for each request.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00009 for a fence at 140 Brewer Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00010 for exterior alterations at 109 Wellons Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00011 for exterior alterations at 416 W. Washington Street
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement
• Historic District Design Guidelines update

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission is reviewing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior changes at 140 Brewer Avenue, 109 Wellons Street, and 416 W. Washington Street. The meeting also includes staff reports on enforcement updates and historic district design guidelines.

• Exterior alterations request for 140 Brewer Avenue (Lee Edwards)
• Exterior alterations request for 109 Wellons Street (Jessica Trimmer)
• Exterior alterations request for 416 W. Washington Street (Ralph Nahra)
• Staff report on Historic District Design Guidelines Update

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority Board will review financial reports and the proposed FY 22-23 EDA Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on the Branch Civil EDIP funds and a façade grant completion for 321 N. Main Street.

• Accept and appropriate funds for Branch Civil EDIP
• Proposed FY 22-23 EDA Budget
• Façade Grant Completion at 321 N. Main Street
• Review of financial reports for periods ending February 28 and March 31, 2022

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes from April, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and an ECDC update, and discuss a finance report and conditional use permit fee support. New business includes community engagement. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of April 2022 meeting minutes
• Child care numbers report
• ECDC update
• Finance report
• Conditional use permit fee support discussion

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission met on May 4, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from April 15, 2022. The commission discussed updates on child care facilities, ECDC space expansion, mini-grants, and community engagement, but no substantive policy decisions were made. Action items included planning equity, diversity, and inclusion training and completing mini-grant reviews by May 20.

• Approved April 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned EDI training for the commission
• Set mini-grant review deadline for May 20, 2022
• Discussed expanding ECDC space with library officials

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an overview of residential development related to paper streets, appointments, the disposition of real property on Tax Map 10*46, and legal issues related to minor subdivision approvals. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session. No final decisions are being made at this work session.

• Residential Development Overview: Paper Streets
• Appointments
• Disposition of Property Real Property-Tax Map 10*46
• Legal Issues Related to Minor Subdivision Approvals
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The City Council held a work session to discuss paper streets, receiving an update from Planning staff. No formal decisions were made during the open session. The council then voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting for legal and personnel matters.

• Held discussion on paper streets (no action taken)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council held its regular meeting on May 4, 2022, where it adopted the operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, including a 10.81% effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including the appointment of a deputy city attorney and the adoption of the CDBG and HOME grant action plans. Public hearings were held on the tax increase and the budget, and the council scheduled a future hearing on a land lease at Lone Star Lakes.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 operating and capital budget (approved as amended 8-0)
• Public hearing on proposed 10.81% effective real estate tax increase due to reassessment
• Approved resolution confirming Thomas E. Mueller as Deputy City Attorney
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grant programs
• Scheduled public hearing for May 18, 2022, on lease of Tract 3091 at Lone Star Lakes

The Suffolk City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget with amendments, increasing funding for the Suffolk General District Court Behavioral Health Docket and Western Tidewater Free Clinic, and decreasing leave compensation line items. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the appointment of Thomas E. Mueller as Deputy City Attorney and the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME grants. A public hearing was held on the proposed 10.81% real estate tax increase due to reassessment, but no action was taken at that time.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 Operating Budget with amendments (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Deputy City Attorney appointment and CDBG/HOME plan (8-0)
• Certified closed meeting of May 4, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 meetings (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 18, 2022 on Lone Star Lakes lease (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for May 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed Claudine Campbell and Louvenia Milteer to boards (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 10.81% real estate tax increase due to reassessment. The meeting also includes the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Public hearing on proposed 10.81% real estate tax increase
• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget
• Appointment of Thomas E. Mueller as Deputy City Attorney
• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME grant programs
• Motion to authorize a lease for property at Lone Star Lakes, Tract 3091

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to discuss election worker status and receive the Registrar's report. The board will also address a C.A.P. training packet under unfinished business.

• C.A.P. Training Packet
• Election Worker Status
• Registrar’s Report

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the April 5, 2022 minutes and appointed Isaac Baker as Acting Secretary. The General Registrar reported that the City Council had not completed precinct boundaries and the redistricting map was not yet approved, but the state portion was completed. The board also discussed adding instructions to the Central Absentee Precinct training packet and held a closed session on the Voting Site Security Plan.

• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Isaac Baker as Acting Secretary (unanimous)
• Held closed session to discuss Voting Site Security Plan (unanimous)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council held public hearings and voted on several items, including the proposed FY2022-2023 operating and capital budget, a rezoning at 240 Gloucester Street, and multiple conditional use permits. The council approved most items, denied a utility facility permit on South 5th Street, and made appointments to state policy committees.

• Public hearing on FY2022-2023 operating and capital budget
• Rezoning 240 Gloucester Street from M-2 to RM (approved 8-0)
• Rezoning 1653 Holland Road from RLM to O-I (approved 7-0)
• Conditional use permit for medical/rehab facility at 1653 Holland Road (approved 7-0)
• Conditional use permit for utility facility at 120-124 S 5th St (denied 7-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss residential development topics, including secondary access, minor subdivisions, paper streets, and infill. The council will also consider appointments and an economic development proposal, with some items proposed for closed session.

• Residential development overview: secondary access, minor subdivisions, paper streets, infill
• Appointments
• Economic development proposal
• Proposed items for closed session

City Council Meeting Packets

The Council will hold a work session regarding residential development regulations, including minor subdivisions and infill. The regular session includes public hearings for the FY 2022-2023 operating and capital budget and several zoning changes.

• Public hearing for the Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Rezoning of 240 Gloucester Street from M-2 Heavy Industrial to RM Residential Medium Density
• Rezoning of 1653 Holland Road from RLM to O-I office-institutional district
• Conditional Use Permit for a medical, physical and mental rehabilitation facility at 1653 Holland Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a utility facility at 120, 122, and 124 S. 5th Street

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: a rezoning on Bob White Lane, a conditional use permit for a borrow pit on Shady Pine Lane, a conditional use permit to restore a nonconforming structure at 315 Boat Street, and an exception for a fence encroachment at 127 Farrand Drive. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, status reports, and commissioner comments.

• Rezoning RZN2021-002: Bob White Lane from RR to RLM
• CUP2021-013: Surface mining (borrow pit) on Shady Pine Lane
• CUP2022-004: Restore nonconforming structure at 315 Boat Street
• CEX2022-001: Fence encroachment into buffer at 127 Farrand Drive

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority board meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022, at 4:00 PM at the Suffolk Municipal Center, 442 W. Washington Street, City Council Conference Room.

• April 13, 2022 EDA board meeting cancelled
• Next EDA board meeting: May 11, 2022, 4:00 PM
• Location: Suffolk Municipal Center, 442 W. Washington Street, City Council Conference Room

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The commission will review minutes from the March 2022 meeting and receive a special presentation regarding FDH permits. The agenda also includes updates on child care numbers and discussions regarding ECDC access and space.

• Special Presentation: FDH Permits presented by SPL staff/Henry Dixon
• Coordinator’s Report on Child Care Numbers and ECDC Update
• Finance Report
• Discussion on ECDC Access and Space
• Discussion on Growing Up Suffolk

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission met on April 13, 2022, and reviewed minutes from the March meeting. A special presentation on FDH Permits was given by SPL staff and Henry Dixon. The coordinator's report covered child care numbers and an ECDC update, and new business included discussions on ECDC access and space, Growing Up Suffolk, and provider appreciation. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed minutes from March 2022 meeting
• Heard special presentation on FDH Permits by SPL staff/Henry Dixon
• Received coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC update
• Discussed ECDC access and space
• Discussed Growing Up Suffolk
• Discussed provider appreciation

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports from the library director and Friends of the Library. They will also discuss unfinished business such as the new downtown library, letters to the editor, and library promotional chats, as well as new items like an ECDC presentation, fundraising, and intellectual freedom.

• New Downtown Library discussion
• Fundraising discussion
• Intellectual Freedom discussion
• ECDC Presentation
• Friends of the Library Report

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved several consent agenda items, including ordinances amending the FY2021-2022 compensation and classification plan, adopting step plans, approving revised job descriptions, and amending the General Fund budget to fund the compensation study. The council also approved a resolution requesting an Economic Development Access Program Allocation from the Commonwealth Transportation Board. A rezoning ordinance for the Bennett's Creek Quarter Development was withdrawn at the applicant's request. The council scheduled public hearings for April 20, 2022, on the proposed FY2022-2023 Operating & Capital Budget and the Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs.

• Ordinance amending FY2021-2022 Compensation and Classification Plan and adopting Step Plans for City employees
• Ordinance approving revised job descriptions regarding the 2022 Compensation Study
• Ordinance amending FY2021-2022 General Fund Budget to fund compensation study and step plans
• Resolution requesting Economic Development Access Program Allocation from Commonwealth Transportation Board
• Ordinance to rezone Bennett's Creek Quarter Development (RZN2022-004) withdrawn at applicant's request

The Suffolk City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a compensation plan update and budget amendments, and removed a rezoning item for the Bennett's Creek Quarter Development after the applicant withdrew. The council also scheduled public hearings for the FY 2022-2023 budget and annual action plan, and appointed Sally Glover to the Fine Arts Commission.

• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 6, 2021 work session and regular meeting (8-0)
• Removed Bennett's Creek rezoning item (RZN2022-004) from agenda after applicant withdrawal (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items #7-#12, including compensation plan and budget amendments (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2022-2023 operating and capital budget on April 20, 2022 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2022-2023 annual action plan on April 20, 2022 (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council work session for April 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed Sally Glover to Fine Arts Commission (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The City Council held a work session with presentations on the FY2022-2023 operating and capital budget and the personal property assessment ratio. No formal decisions were made; the council convened a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments.

• Received FY2022-2023 budget update (no vote)
• Received personal property assessment ratio review (no vote)
• Approved closed meeting motion (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget and a presentation on the personal property assessment ratio. The meeting includes a recommendation to schedule a public hearing for April 20, 2022, to receive comments on the budget.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget presentation
• Presentation on Personal Property Assessment Ratio by Commissioner Susan Draper
• Rezoning request for Bennett’s Creek Quarter Development (RZN2022-004)
• Ordinance to amend the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget regarding compensation study funds
• Resolution requesting Economic Development Access Program Allocation from the Commonwealth Transportation Board

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to review unfinished business regarding voter registration and election officer administration. The body will also discuss the evaluation of Officers of Election and a VEBA conference report.

• Proposed audit of registered voters over 100 years old
• Redistricting update
• Education, applications, and background checks for Officers of Election
• Annual calendar review
• Evaluation of Officers of Election

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the March 1, 2022 minutes and a revised education packet for election officers. A motion to require background checks for officers failed 1-2. The board discussed redistricting delays and an audit of voters over 100, but took no action on either.

• Approved March 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised education packet for Officers of Election (unanimous)
• Rejected background checks for Officers of Election (1-2)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board will meet to address unfinished business regarding voter registration and election officer protocols. The agenda includes updates on redistricting and a proposed audit of registered voters over 100 years old.

• Proposed audit of registered voters over 100 years old
• Redistricting update
• Officer of Election background checks and applications
• Evaluation of Officers of Election

The Suffolk Electoral Board met on April 5, 2022, and approved the minutes from March 1, 2022, and a revised education packet for Officers of Election. A motion to require background checks for Officers of Election failed with a 1-2 vote. The board discussed redistricting delays and a proposed voter roll audit but took no action on either.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved revised education packet for Officers of Election (unanimous)
• Rejected background checks for Officers of Election (1-2)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority board will hold its annual meeting and regular session, reviewing the 2021 year in review, electing officers, and acting on several economic development items. The board will consider accepting and appropriating funds for the Massimo Zanetti EDIP, approving a Phase II agreement with Acesur, and reviewing completion of facade and downtown business development grants. It will also consider two new downtown business development grant applications.

• Election of officers for the EDA board
• Accept and appropriate funds for Massimo Zanetti EDIP
• Façade grant completion at 3372 Pruden Blvd
• Downtown Business Development Grant completion at 249 Carolina Avenue (Reynolds Café)
• Downtown Business Development Grant applications for 300 W. Washington Street (The Ward Legacy) and 416 W. Washington Street (Kase Auto Repair Shop, LLC)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

This agenda announces a date change for the Economic Development Authority Board meeting, now scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Suffolk Municipal Center. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed to March 17, 2022
• Meeting time: 4:00 PM
• Location: Suffolk Municipal Center, 442 W. Washington Street

City Council Meeting Agendas

The City Council approved several items on the consent agenda, including grant acceptances and code amendments. The Council also held public hearings regarding property rezonings and conditional use permits. Additionally, a motion was passed to schedule a public hearing for May 4, 2022, regarding real estate tax increases.

• Rezoning of 7521 Burbage Drive from O-I to RU-18 (Conditional)
• Conditional Use Permit for a day care at 5628 Plummer Boulevard
• Acceptance of Walmart Community Grant for the Sheriff’s Department
• Acceptance of Jericho Lane Public Access Project grant funds
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2022-2023 real estate tax increase

The Suffolk City Council unanimously approved all consent agenda items and four public hearing ordinances, including a rezoning at 7521 Burbage Drive, a conditional use permit for a family day home at 5628 Plummer Boulevard, and conditional use permits to restore nonconforming structures at 304 and 306 Eugenia Street. The council also scheduled a May 4, 2022 public hearing on a proposed real estate tax increase due to reassessment and a work session for April 6, 2022. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved consent agenda items 7-12 (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 7521 Burbage Drive from O-I to RU-18 (Conditional) (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for day care (family day home) at 5628 Plummer Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit to restore nonconforming structure at 304 Eugenia Street (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit to restore nonconforming structure at 306 Eugenia Street (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 4, 2022 on proposed FY2022-2023 real estate tax increase (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for April 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss automated enforcement, appointments, and personnel matters. The appointments and personnel items are proposed for closed session.

• Discussion of automated enforcement
• Proposed appointments (closed session)
• Proposed personnel matters (closed session)

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on March 16, 2022, receiving an update on automated traffic enforcement cameras. No formal decisions were made during the public portion; the council discussed fines, reporting, and enforcement details. The council then voted unanimously (8-0) to enter a closed meeting for legal consultations and appointments.

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

City Council Meeting Packets

The City Council will hold a work session regarding automated enforcement for traffic signals, school zones, and work zones. The regular session includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits.

• Work session briefing on automated enforcement for red lights, school zones, and work zones
• Rezoning request for 7521 Burbage Drive from O-I to RU-18
• Conditional Use Permit for a day care at 5628 Plummer Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permits for residential structure restorations at 304 and 306 Eugenia Street
• Acceptance of a Walmart Community Grant for the Suffolk Police Department

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on eight requests, including two rezoning applications, five conditional use permits, and one Chesapeake Bay buffer exception. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive status reports on City Council actions and approved preliminary plats.

• Rezoning of 240 Gloucester Street from M-2 Heavy Industrial to RM Residential Medium Density
• Rezoning of 1653 Holland Road from RLM to O-I for Hope Center Ministries
• Conditional use permit for a borrow pit on Shady Pine Lane
• Conditional use permit for a telecommunications fiber optics POP site at 120-124 S. 5th Street
• Exception to Chesapeake Bay buffer for an addition at 8008 Beech Tree Court

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2022, to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for exterior alterations at 120 Franklin Street and 156 W. Washington Street, both in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. The agenda also includes staff reports on enforcement updates and administrative approvals. The meeting is open to the public.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00002 for exterior alterations at 120 Franklin Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00003 for exterior alterations at 156 W. Washington Street
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement updates
• Administrative approvals report

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Suffolk Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 120 Franklin Street and 156 W. Washington Street, both in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, staff reports on enforcement, and administrative approvals.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00002 for 120 Franklin Street (James and Jaleesa Carroll)
• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2022-00003 for 156 W. Washington Street (Jeffrey Townsend)
• Staff reports on property maintenance and zoning enforcement

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes from September 2021, hear the coordinator's report on childcare numbers and provider training, and discuss finance, grants, and outreach. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of September 2021 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on PT Coordinator position, child care numbers, provider training priority, provider support, ECF Tech Grant, website/calendar
• Finance report
• Discussion of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Week of the Young Child, Autism Awareness Month
• New business: mini-grants, ECDC outreach, ECDC access and space

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission met on March 2, 2022, and approved the September 2021 minutes as presented. The coordinator's report covered childcare provider numbers, training opportunities, and a Chromebook technology grant. The commission discussed but did not vote on several items, including technology mini-grants, KidsFest, and outreach goals for kindergarten enrollment.

• Approved September 2021 minutes (moved by Marie, seconded by Carol)
• Discussed technology mini-grants, considering funding permit fees for family day homes instead
• Formed subcommittee (Carol and Marie) to select policy and form for mini-grants
• Agreed to research city fees for family day homes and possible subsidies (Henry to investigate)
• Discussed developing criteria for Chromebook distribution based on need
• Considered reviving KidsFest for May, with purpose and goals to be defined
• Discussed partnering with SPS on virtual family engagement event for kindergarten enrollment
• Noted goal to zero out budget by June 30th

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive updates on broadband initiatives and historic district design guidelines. The agenda also includes appointments and proposed items for a closed session, with no final decisions listed.

• Broadband initiatives update
• Historic district design guidelines update
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on broadband initiatives and historic district design guidelines, and unanimously voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments. No substantive actions were taken.

• Received broadband initiatives update (no action)
• Received historic district design guidelines update (no action)
• Approved closed meeting motion (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on March 2, 2022, and approved several consent agenda items, including accepting risk management funds, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, and renaming the Whaleyville Recreation Center. A public hearing on a Historic Landmarks Commission appeal was removed from the agenda after the applicant withdrew the request. The council also approved a resolution supporting a Low Income Housing Tax Credit application and scheduled a work session for March 16, 2022.

• Ordinance accepting funds from Virginia Risk Sharing Association for Risk Management Program
• Ordinance amending Chapter 38 to incorporate International Fire Code – 2018 Edition
• Ordinance renaming Whaleyville Recreation Center to Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center
• Public hearing item #10 (208 Clay Street) removed after applicant withdrew appeal
• Resolution supporting Rosenwald Place I and II Low Income Housing Tax Credit application

The Suffolk City Council approved the consent agenda, which included accepting Virginia Risk Sharing Association funds, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, and renaming the Whaleyville Recreation Center. It also approved an ordinance accepting a deed of open-space easement for River Club Phase 1 and 1A, and a resolution supporting the Rosenwald Place I and II application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. A public hearing appeal for 208 Clay Street was withdrawn by the applicant and removed from the agenda. All votes were 7-0 with Council Member Goldberg excused.

• Approved consent agenda items: risk management funds, 2018 fire code adoption, recreation center renaming (7-0)
• Approved ordinance accepting open-space easement for River Club Phase 1 and 1A (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Rosenwald Place I and II Low Income Housing Tax Credit application (7-0)
• Removed public hearing appeal for 208 Clay Street from agenda (applicant withdrew) (7-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for March 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (7-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Historic Landmarks Commission's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a contributing Queen Anne house at 208 Clay Street and build a new residence. The council will also consider consent agenda items including renaming the Whaleyville Recreation Center, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code, and accepting risk management funds. A work session will feature updates on broadband initiatives and historic district design guidelines.

• Public hearing on appeal HLC2021-00042 for 208 Clay Street: demolition and new 20'x50' house
• Ordinance to rename Whaleyville Recreation Center to Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center
• Ordinance adopting 2018 International Fire Code into City Fire Prevention Code
• Ordinance accepting funds from Virginia Risk Sharing Association for Risk Management Program
• Resolution supporting Rosenwald Place I and II Low Income Housing Tax Credit application

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The board will review officer of election applications and education requirements. The agenda also includes establishing an annual calendar and rules for public comment.

• Officer of Election application updates
• Annual calendar planning
• Rules for conduct of meetings and recording of public comment
• Certification

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the Voting System Security Plan and directed the General Registrar to submit it to the Department of Elections. The board also adopted public comment guidelines, required officers of election to complete forms, and discussed education packets and background checks.

• Approved Voting System Security Plan and submission to Department of Elections (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment guidelines with sign-in sheet and redaction of personal info (unanimous)
• Approved letter requiring officers of election to submit completed forms by a deadline (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, discussing unfinished business on election officer education and applications, and considering the annual calendar and meeting rules. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Education for Officers of Election
• Officer of Election application update
• Annual calendar
• Conduct of meetings and rules and recording of public comment

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the Voting System Security Plan and directed the General Registrar to submit it to the Department of Elections. The board also adopted public comment guidelines, required officers of election to complete forms, and discussed education packets and background checks.

• Approved Voting System Security Plan and submission to Department of Elections (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment guidelines with sign-in sheet and redaction of personal info (unanimous)
• Sent letter to officers with incomplete forms requiring completion within a set timeframe (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board scheduled an emergency meeting for February 23, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed meeting.

The Suffolk Electoral Board met and discussed security planning requirements in closed session, then reconvened and approved a motion authorizing the Interim Director of IT to contact vendors and obtain documentation for voting equipment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Convened closed session for security planning (unanimous)
• Authorized IT Interim Director to contact DemTech for poll book installation script
• Authorized IT Interim Director to contact Zakia Williams for requirements definitions
• Authorized IT Interim Director to obtain voting equipment documentation from developer

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board convened an emergency meeting on February 23, 2022. The agenda consisted of a call to order, a closed meeting, and adjournment.

The Suffolk Electoral Board met on February 23, 2022, and unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss security planning requirements, as permitted by Virginia law. After reconvening, the board certified that only exempted business was discussed. The board then authorized Regina Chandler, Interim IT Director, to contact DemTech for an installation script for electronic poll books, contact Zakia Williams for requirements definitions, and obtain voting equipment documentation from the developer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session for security planning (unanimous)
• Certified closed session complied with Code of Virginia 2.2-3711
• Authorized Regina Chandler to contact DemTech for poll book installation script
• Authorized Regina Chandler to contact Zakia Williams for requirements definitions
• Authorized Regina Chandler to obtain voting equipment documentation from developer

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss updates to the employee compensation plan and the Historic District Design Guidelines. The agenda also includes appointments and a proposed closed session, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Compensation Plan Update
• Historic District Design Guidelines Update
• Appointments
• Proposed Items for Closed Session

The City Council voted 6-2 to direct the City Manager to prepare an ordinance implementing a 2.5% incremental salary increase and a 60% credit for time of service for the city's employee compensation plan. The motion, made by Council Member Goldberg and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett, passed with Mayor Duman and Council Member Johnson voting against. Earlier motions for 70% and 65% credit failed in 4-4 tie votes.

• Directed City Manager to prepare ordinance for 2.5% increase and 60% service credit (6-2)
• Motion for 2.5% increase and 70% service credit failed (4-4)
• Substitute motion for 2.5% increase and 65% service credit failed (4-4)
• Moved Historic District Design Guidelines Update to Regular Session under Staff Reports
• Convened closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met and approved all agenda items by 8-0 votes, including a 10-year Capital Improvements Program, an ordinance amending borough boundaries, and two conditional use permits. The council also approved a lease for farming at Lone Star Lakes, reversed a Historic Landmarks Commission decision, and directed the city manager to prepare an ordinance renaming the Whaleyville Community Center.

• Approved Capital Improvements Program for FY2022-2023 through 2031-2032
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 26 (Elections) establishing borough boundaries
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for indoor amusement center at 201 East Washington Street (CUP2021-024)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for place of worship under 6,000 sq ft at 600 West Washington Street (CUP2021-025)
• Approved lease of Tract 3082 for farming at Lone Star Lakes (6-0-2, two abstentions)

The City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to establish new borough boundaries, adopting the plan identified as 'Alternate C' after a public hearing. The council also approved the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2031-2032, granted conditional use permits for an indoor amusement center at 201 East Washington Street and a small place of worship at 600 West Washington Street, and reversed a Historic Landmarks Commission decision for a property at 110 West Finney Avenue. Additionally, the council approved a lease of Tract Number 3082 at Lone Star Lakes for farming, with two members abstaining.

• Approved the resolution certifying the closed meeting of February 16, 2022 (8-0).
• Approved the minutes from the September 1, 2021, Work Session and Regular Meeting (8-0).
• Adopted the agenda as presented (8-0).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including acceptance of Airport Rescue Grant funds for Suffolk Executive Airport (8-0).
• Approved the ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 26 (Elections) establishing borough boundaries, adopting Alternate C (8-0).
• Adopted the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for FY 2022-2023 through 2031-2032 (8-0).
• Granted a conditional use permit for an indoor amusement/entertainment/recreation center at 201 East Washington Street (8-0).
• Granted a conditional use permit for a small place of worship at 600 West Washington Street (8-0).

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 16, 2022. The work session includes updates on the compensation plan and historic district design guidelines. The regular session features public hearings on borough boundary amendments, the Capital Improvements Program for FY 2022-2032, conditional use permits for an indoor amusement center and a small place of worship, an appeal of a Historic Landmarks Commission decision, and a lease for farming at Lone Star Lakes. The agenda also includes a consent item for airport rescue grant funds and a special presentation on the United Way campaign.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 26 (Elections) establishing borough boundaries
• Public hearing on resolution to adopt Capital Improvements Program for FY 2022-2023 through 2031-2032
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for indoor amusement/entertainment/recreation center at 201 E. Washington Street (CUP2021-024)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for small place of worship at 600 W. Washington Street (CUP2021-025)
• Public hearing on appeal of Historic Landmarks Commission decision for 110 W. Finney Avenue (HLC2021-00041)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and three conditional use permits, including a proposed active adult condo development and two requests to restore non-conforming structures. The commission will also approve minutes, receive status reports, and take public comments.

• Rezoning RZN2021-021: 7521 Burbage Landing Drive from O-I to RU-18 for active adult condos
• CUP2020-023: Rainbow Smiles Children's Daycare at 5628 Plummer Boulevard (family day home, 5-12 children)
• CUP2021-027: Restore non-conforming structure at 304 Eugenia Street
• CUP2021-028: Restore non-conforming structure at 306 Eugenia Street

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business including a proposed audit and budget and redistricting updates. The board will also address the reappointment of officers of election.

• Proposed audit
• New compensation system for Officers of Election
• Budget update
• Redistricting update
• Officers of election reappointment

The Suffolk Electoral Board approved minutes, selected Option 1 for payment of Officers of Election, and discussed voter registration audits and redistricting maps. The Board voted to appoint Burdette Lawrence as General Registrar (2-1), with Chair Rowlands dissenting. The Board also moved to obtain additional information from ELECT before completing the Security Plan.

• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 meeting
• Selected Option 1 for payment of Officers of Election (motion carried)
• Appointed Burdette Lawrence as General Registrar (2-1, Rowlands dissenting)
• Moved to obtain additional information from ELECT before completing Security Plan (passed)
• Agreed to place public comment guidelines discussion on next agenda

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met on February 9, 2022, to discuss unfinished business including a proposed audit, software updates, and a new compensation system for Officers of Election. The agenda also included a budget update, redistricting status, and the reappointment of Officers of Election.

• Proposed audit
• Updating of electronic pollbook software
• New compensation system for Officers of Election
• Budget update
• Redistricting update

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority Board will meet to review financial audits and reports from late 2021. The agenda includes discussions on COVID-19 cleaning funds, small business development, and several facade grant updates.

• Accept and appropriate funds for HHSB COVID-19 Cleaning
• Façade Grant Completions: 147 N. Main Street and 1256 Carolina Road
• Façade Grant Extension: 3372 Pruden Blvd
• Massimo Zanetti Beverage EDIP Amendment
• Third Amendment to Covenants and Restrictions for The Point at Harbour View

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Program & Plan and the FLOCK Safety Camera Program. The agenda also includes appointments and proposed items for a closed session. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
• FLOCK Safety Camera Program
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received updates on the FY2023-2032 Capital Improvements Program, including bond financing and project timelines, and a presentation from Flock Safety on a proposed camera system. The council then unanimously approved a motion to enter a closed meeting for legal and appointment discussions.

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

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved several consent agenda items, including funding transfers for public safety equipment and the Bennett’s Creek Recreation Center. The council also voted to schedule a public hearing on February 16, 2022, to review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Program and Plan. Additionally, the council voted to schedule a hearing to consider an ordinance authorizing a lease of real property at Lone Star Lakes (Tract 3082) for up to five years.

• Ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund for Public Safety Equipment and transfer funds to the Capital Projects Fund for the Bennett’s Creek Recreation Center
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue
• Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for a Stormwater Local Assistance Fund Project
• Motion to schedule a public hearing on February 16, 2022, for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvements Program and Plan
• Motion to schedule a public hearing on February 16, 2022, to consider an ordinance authorizing lease of Tract 3082 at Lone Star Lakes for up to five years

The Suffolk City Council met on February 2, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included appropriations for public safety equipment, fire and rescue funds, a stormwater project, and an amendment to the Education Committee code. The council also scheduled public hearings for February 16, 2022, on the Capital Improvements Program and a lease at Lone Star Lakes. A motion to direct staff to report on subdivision processes in the Agricultural District was withdrawn. All votes were unanimous except for the Lone Star Lakes hearing, where Council Member Butler Barlow abstained.

• Approved consent agenda items #7-#10 (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 16, 2022 on Capital Improvements Program (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 16, 2022 on Lone Star Lakes lease (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for Feb 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Appointed individuals to boards and commissions (8-0)
• Withdrew motion to report on subdivision process in Agricultural District

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive an update on the 2021 redistricting process and to consider appointments. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session, but no specific decisions or details are listed.

• Update on 2021 Redistricting
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The City Council voted 8-0 to schedule a public hearing for February 16, 2022, to receive comment on three redistricting proposals (proposal 1, proposal 2, and modified proposal C). The hearing will not include map selection; it is only for public input. The council also unanimously approved a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Scheduled public hearing for Feb. 16, 2022, on redistricting proposals 1, 2, and modified C (8-0)
• Approved closed meeting for legal consultation and board appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council approved a consent agenda accepting multiple state and federal grants for fire, rescue, police, sheriff, library, and court programs. They also approved a conditional use permit for a daycare, an appeal decision on a historic property, and appointed John Broderick to the Economic Development Authority. A rezoning request for 5100 Nansemond Parkway was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved grants from Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management, FEMA, and FCC for fire/rescue and library connectivity
• Approved V-STOP and Byrne/JAG grants for police and sheriff departments
• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 3215 Bridge Road, Suite 3B and 4
• Approved appeal decision on Certificate of Appropriateness for 512 W. Washington Street
• Rezoning request for 5100 Nansemond Parkway withdrawn by applicant

The Suffolk City Council approved a conditional use permit to amend conditions for a daycare at 3215 Bridge Road, and reversed the Historic Landmarks Commission's denial of a certificate of appropriateness for a roof replacement at 512 W. Washington St. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting various state and federal grants, and removed a rezoning application for 5100 Nansemond Parkway after the applicant withdrew it.

• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 3215 Bridge Road (8-0)
• Reversed Historic Landmarks Commission decision on 512 W. Washington St. (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda accepting grants for fire/rescue, library, police, sheriff (8-0)
• Removed rezoning application RZN2021-015 for 5100 Nansemond Parkway after withdrawal
• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2021 work session and regular meeting (8-0)
• Scheduled work session for February 2, 2022 (8-0)
• Appointed John Broderick to Economic Development Authority (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 19, 2022. The work session includes an update on the 2021 redistricting process by the law firm McGuire Woods. The regular session features multiple consent agenda items to accept grant funds for various departments, public hearings on a zoning change, a conditional use permit for a daycare, and an appeal of a Historic Landmarks Commission decision. The agenda also includes a request to withdraw a rezoning application for 5100 Nansemond Parkway.

• Update on 2021 redistricting by McGuire Woods attorney Robert Loftin
• Public hearing: Rezoning 5100 Nansemond Parkway from RLM to RU-18 (Conditional) - applicant requests withdrawal
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 3215 Bridge Road, Suite 3B & 4
• Public hearing: Appeal of Historic Landmarks Commission decision for 512 W. Washington St.
• Consent agenda: Accept and appropriate funds from VDEM, Library of Virginia, V-STOP, FCC, FEMA, and Byrne/JAG grants

Electoral Board Meeting Agenda

The Electoral Board will meet to reorganize and review unfinished business regarding the General Registrar and pollbook software. The board will also discuss a new compensation system for Officers of Election and redistricting updates. Members will review officers for reappointment and set goals for 2022.

• Appointment of General Registrar
• Updating of electronic pollbook software
• New compensation system for Officers of Election
• Budget and redistricting updates
• Review of officers of election for reappointment

The Suffolk Electoral Board reorganized with Brent Rowlands as Chair, Rev. Isaac Baker as Vice Chair, and Beverly Outlaw as Secretary. The Board designated Burdette Lawrence as acting General Registrar at a salary not exceeding $30.00 per hour, following the resignation of Susan Saunders. It also approved a motion to investigate personnel irregularities and scheduled a budget meeting for February 8, 2022.

• Reorganized Board: Rowlands Chair, Baker Vice Chair, Outlaw Secretary (approved)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2021 meeting as read
• Approved motion for Rowlands to meet with HR/City Attorney on officer pay proposal
• Approved Outlaw to attend February 8 budget meeting
• Approved closed meeting to discuss personnel and possible malfeasance (roll call: 3-0)
• Approved Rowlands and Ward to gather info on personnel irregularities
• Designated Lawrence as acting General Registrar at ≤$30/hr (approved)

Electoral Board Meeting Packets

The Suffolk Electoral Board met on January 18, 2022, and took several actions: reorganized its leadership, appointed an acting General Registrar after the previous registrar resigned, and discussed budget, poll book updates, and officer recruitment. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and possible malfeasance.

• Reorganized board: Brent Rowlands as Chair, Rev. Isaac Baker as Vice Chair, Beverly Outlaw as Secretary
• Appointed Burdette Lawrence as acting General Registrar at a salary not to exceed $30.00 per hour
• Moved to have Chair Rowlands meet with Human Resources and City Attorney regarding proposed new payment system for Officers of Election
• Discussed Windows update on electronic poll books scheduled for January 24-28, 2022
• Noted City Council's request for a new redistricting map, with decision expected in February

The Suffolk Electoral Board reorganized its leadership, appointing Brent Rowlands as Chair, and designated Burdette Lawrence as acting General Registrar following the resignation of Susan Saunders. The board also approved several motions, including having the Chair meet with Human Resources about a new payment system for election officers and sending Secretary Outlaw to a city budget meeting.

• Reorganized board: Rowlands Chair, Baker Vice Chair, Outlaw Secretary (passed)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2021 meeting (passed)
• Approved motion for Chair to meet with HR/City Attorney on election officer pay proposal (passed)
• Approved motion for Secretary Outlaw to attend city budget meeting on Feb 8, 2022 (passed)
• Approved motion to convene closed meeting to discuss personnel and possible malfeasance (passed)
• Approved motion for Rowlands and Ward to gather info on personnel irregularities (passed)
• Approved motion designating Lawrence as acting General Registrar at ≤$30/hr, subject to HR policy (passed)

Planning Commission Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests: one for an indoor amusement/entertainment/recreation center at 201 E. Washington Street and one for a small place of worship at 600 W. Washington Street. The commission will also receive a staff report on the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2023-2032 and a status report on the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

• CUP2021-024: Growf Herbal Bar and Shop, indoor amusement/entertainment/recreation center at 201 E. Washington Street
• CUP2021-025: Life Changing Ministry, small place of worship (under 6,000 sq ft) at 600 W. Washington Street
• Staff report on proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2023-2032
• Status report on City Council meeting of December 15, 2021

Historic Landmarks Commission Packets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2022, to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior alterations at 521 W. Washington Street. The applicant seeks to install a new black wrought iron bracket and a 10-square-foot metal double-sided sign on an existing pole. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes the minutes from the December 2, 2021, special meeting, which focused on updating the Design Guidelines for the Historic District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2021-00039 for a new sign and bracket at 521 W. Washington Street
• Staff recommends approval of the sign request
• Discussion of updated Design Guidelines for the Historic District (from prior meeting minutes)

Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations, demolition, and new construction in the Historic Conservation Overlay District. The agenda includes three new business items and one old business item, plus staff enforcement updates.

• HLC2021-00039: Exterior alterations at 521 W. Washington Street (owner: Simple Property 2 LLC)
• HLC2021-00041: Exterior alterations at 110 W. Finney Avenue (owner: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Foundation)
• HLC2021-00042: Demolition and new construction at 208 Clay Street (applicant: Tidewater Building Group)
• HLC2021-00038: Exterior alterations at 312 N. Main Street (owner: 312 N. Main Street, LLC)

Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas

The Economic Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 4:00pm in the City Council Chambers at the Suffolk Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street.

• January 12, 2022 board meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2022 at 4:00pm
• Meeting location: Suffolk Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street, City Council Chambers

Library Advisory Board Meetings

The Suffolk Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Director, and hearing committee updates. They will also discuss unfinished business such as the new downtown library, letters to the editor, and library promotional chats, as well as new items like an ECDC presentation and fundraising.

• Discussion of new downtown library
• Friends of the Library report
• Library Director's report
• ECDC presentation
• Fundraising discussion

City Council Work Sessions

The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to receive an update on the 2021 redistricting process and to consider appointments. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session, but no specific decisions or details are listed.

• Update on 2021 Redistricting
• Appointments
• Proposed items for closed session

The Suffolk City Council held a work session on January 5, 2022, primarily to discuss redistricting. After debating two proposed maps, the council voted to direct the redistricting consultant to prepare a third map for consideration. The council also convened a brief closed meeting to discuss legal matters and appointments.

• Directed consultant to prepare a third redistricting map (6-2, after initial 7-1 vote was corrected)
• Convened closed meeting for legal consultation and appointments (8-0)

City Council Meeting Agendas

The Suffolk City Council met on January 5, 2022, and approved all action items on its agenda by an 8-0 vote. Key approvals included a public hearing ordinance for acquiring property for the Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II Project, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Southside Network Authority Project Participation Agreement, and a resolution establishing the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The council also approved the meeting minutes, the agenda, and a motion to schedule a work session for January 19, 2022.

• Approved ordinance authorizing acquisition of real property (fee simple and/or easements) for Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II Project
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Southside Network Authority Project Participation Agreement
• Approved resolution establishing Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
• Approved motion to schedule City Council Work Session for January 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
• Approved minutes and agenda, both 8-0

The Suffolk City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property for the Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II Project, despite opposition from residents and civic groups. The council also approved resolutions for the Southside Network Authority Project Participation Agreement and the establishment of a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition for Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Southside Network Authority Project Participation Agreement (8-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (8-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed meeting of January 5, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting (8-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (8-0)
• Scheduled City Council Work Session for January 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)

City Council Meeting Packets

The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session at 4:00 p.m. and a regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2022. The work session includes an update on the 2021 redistricting process by attorney Robert Loftin of McGuire Woods. The regular session features a public hearing on an ordinance to acquire property for the Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II Project, plus resolutions on a Southside Network Authority agreement and a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• Public hearing on ordinance to acquire real property for Pughsville Drainage Improvements Phase II Project
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Southside Network Authority Project Participation Agreement
• Resolution establishing Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
• Update on 2021 redistricting by McGuire Woods attorney Robert Loftin
• Motion to schedule work session for January 19, 2022

Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings

The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear the coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC updates, and discuss finance and partner updates. New business includes a mini grant update and recommendations on code and bylaws. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of December 2022 meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report on child care numbers and ECDC update
• Finance report
• Mini grant update
• Code and bylaws recommendations