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City Council Work SessionJune 24, 2014A Regular Work Session of the Chesapeake City Council was held June24, 2014 at 4:30 p.m., in the City Hall Building, 306 Cedar Road.Present:Council Member Lonnie E. CraigVice Mayor John de TriquetCouncil Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. (arrived at 4:59 p.m.)Council Member Suzy H. KellyMayor Alan P. KrasnoffCouncil Member Scott W. MathesonCouncil Member S. Z. “Debbie” RitterCouncil Member Ella P. WardCouncil Member Richard “Rick” WestABSENT:None.Present from Administration: City Manager James Baker, City Attorney JanProctor, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy City Manager WandaBarnard-Bailey, Deputy City Attorney Andrew Fox, City Clerk Dolores Moore,Director of Development and Permits Jay Tate, Director of Planning Jaleh Shea,Director of Public Utilities David Jurgens, Director of Public Works Eric Martin,Fire Chief Edmund Elliott, Assistant City Attorney Richard Hartwick, AssistantPlanning Director Karen Shaffer, Zoning Administrator John King, Assistant tothe City Manager Mary Ann Saunders, Assistant to the City Manager AnnaD’Antonio, and other staff members.Others Present: Council Member-Elect Roland J. Davis, Jr.The following topics were discussed during the Work Session:(1)Position Management/Budget Transfers/Ordinances(2)Public Utilities Cost Participation Program(3)Chapel Hill Estates Variance(4)Solid Waste Ordinance AmendmentsThe Work Session adjourned at 6:01p.m./mbw-1-
Regular City Council MeetingJune 24, 2014A Regular Meeting of the Chesapeake City Council was called to order byMayor Alan P. Krasnoff on June 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building,306 Cedar Road.INVOCATION:Minister Manoj Kumar Nainwal of the Hindu Temple ofHampton Roads.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Scott W. MathesonROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL:Present:Council Member Lonnie E. CraigVice Mayor John de TriquetCouncil Member Robert C. Ike, Jr.Council Member Suzy H. KellyMayor Alan P. KrasnoffCouncil Member Scott W. Matheson (excused at 7:22 p.m.)Council Member S.Z. “Debbie” RitterCouncil Member Ella P. WardCouncil Member Richard “Rick” WestAbsent:None.Present from the Administration: City Manager James Baker, CityAttorney Jan Proctor, Deputy City Manager Amar Dwarkanath, Deputy CityManager Wanda Barnard-Bailey, City Clerk Dolores Moore, and other staffmembers.APPROVAL OF MINUTESMayor Krasnoff stated the minutes for the Strategic Planning Session ofApril 1, 2014, and Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 8, 15, and 22,2014 were submitted for approval.Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike,moved approval of the minutes for the Strategic Planning Session of April 1,2014, and Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 8, 15, and 22, 2014, aspresented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the minutes for the Strategic Planning Sessionof April 1, 2014, and Work Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 8, 15, and 22,2014, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly,Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West.Voting no: None.APPLICANTS’, AGENTS’, AND CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON NON-PLANNINGPUBLIC HEARING ITEMSCity Clerk Moore stated there were no speakers prior to the presentationof the Non-Planning Public Hearing Items.-2-
COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION OF NON-PLANNING PUBLIC HEARINGITEMSNon-Planning Public Hearing KE NAVAL AUXILIARY LANDING FIELD (NALF) DAUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TOIMPLEMENT SAMECity Clerk Moore presented the item and stated there were no speakers.City Manager Baker reminded City Council Members that the Ordinancefor the item had been changed to remove the dollar amount and that was theOrdinance to be approved.Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council MemberWard, moved approval of the Ordinance, as amended.Council Member Matheson spoke on the importance of the Ordinancewhich would continue to help strengthen the partnership between the City ofChesapeake and the United States Navy while helping to protect NALF Fentressfrom encroachment.Council Member Matheson recognized the efforts ofCaptain Christopher “Kit” Chope, Commanding Officer, Oceana Naval Air Station(NAS).On the motion to approve the Ordinance, as amended, voting yes: CouncilMembers Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward andWest.Voting no: None.B.#14-R-058 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BYPURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, IN FEE SIMPLE OR PERPETUALCONSERVATION/ RESTRICTIVE USE EASEMENTS THEREON, FOR THECITY OF CHESAPEAKE NAVAL AUXILIARY LANDING FIELD (NALF)FENTRESS ENCROACHMENT PROTECTION ACQUISITION PROGRAMCity Clerk Moore presented the item and stated there were no speakers.Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council MemberWard, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes:Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Wardand West.Voting no: None.-3-
C.#14-R-059 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ANDCITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION GREATBRIDGE POST 280, INC. FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE OAK GROVECENTERCity Clerk Moore presented the item and identified the following speakerwho was available for questions and in support of Non-Planning Public HearingItem C:J. E. Newbern, 229 Robert Street, representing the American Legion.Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council MemberWest, moved approval of the Resolution, as presented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the Resolution, as presented, voting yes:Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Wardand West.Voting no: None.CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLYCity Clerk Moore identified the following speaker in opposition to NewBusiness Item (A):Barbara Hulslander, 708 Beckley Lane, representing self, was not presentwhen called.CONSENT AGENDACity Clerk Moore read the Consent Agenda into the record.Mayor Krasnoff asked if there were any items City Council Memberswished to have removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under theRegular Agenda. There were none.Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council MemberWard, moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as presented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, voting yes:Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Wardand West.Voting no: None.City Clerk Items(1)RESIGNATIONSA.Claudia Wade – Human Services Advisory BoardB.Craig Freeman – Local Emergency Planning CommitteeC.Kevin Grey – Local Emergency Planning CommitteeD.Ted Lepski – Local Emergency Planning CommitteeE.Michael Vestal – Local Emergency Planning CommitteeF.Patricia Tompkins – Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well Being-4-
(2)REFUNDSA.Anthony Hurd and Cassandra Kennedy - 5,147.12B.Geronimo and Alma Wilkerson - 2,842.36City Manager ItemsPOSITION MANAGEMENT(1)A.REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYMANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY AN NTIPOSITION IN CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE –CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCAREB.MANAGERREQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYTOAPPROVEAREQUESTTORECLASSIFYAGROUNDSKEEPER POSITION TO A FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANI POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC WORKSC.REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYMANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY A TRAININGSPECIALIST POSITION TO A BENEFIT PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR IIPOSITION IN THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES – DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICESD.REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYMANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY AN ACCOUNTSUPERVISOR POSITION TO A PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II POSITION IN THEDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSBUDGET TRANSFERS(2)A.MANAGERREQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYTOAPPROVEAREQUESTFORTHETRANSFEROFAPPROXIMATELY 325,000 FROM NON-DEPARTMENTAL – RETIREEHEALTHCARE TO OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS – BUDGETOFFICEB.REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITYMANAGER TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF 84,920.68FROM GENERAL EXPENSES TO CAPITAL OUTLAY IN THE DEPARTMENTOF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY(3)REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A 2014 EDWARD BYRNEMEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE /OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY-5-POLICE
(4)#14-O-075REQUESTFORAPPROPRIATIONOF 2,000INCIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AWARDEDBY KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL – DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATIONAND TOURISM(5)#14-O-076 REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF 24,816 IN DONATEDREVENUE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURSIM– DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISMCity Attorney Items(1)#14-O-077 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THECHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “FINANCE AND TAXATION,” ARTICLEXII THEREOF, BY AMENDING SECTION 30-390(C)(8) TO AMEND THE FOODAND BEVERAGE TAX EXEMPTION FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS PURSUANTTO THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE VIRGINIA CODE(2)#14-O-078 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-701, 2-702, AND2-704 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TOTHE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE IESANDPROCEDURES FOR APPEALS BY YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES OFDECISIONS MADE BY THE FAMILY ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TEAMS(3)#14-O-079 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF N10-19THEREOF, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF COMPENSATIONFOR LIVESTOCK KILLED OR INJURED BY ANY DOG OR HYBRID CANINEFROM 400.00 TO 750.00 PER ANIMAL(4)#14-O-080 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF NS,”SECTION 19-131 THEREOF, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF OF POLICEMAY WAIVE THE ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR A PERMIT TO DEAL INPRECIOUS METALS OR GEMS FOR RETAIL MERCHANTS THAT ARE NOTREQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AS PAWNBROKERS, UNDER CERTAINCONDITIONS(5)#14-O-081 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THECHESAPEAKE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,” SECTION74-243(a) THEREOF, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ANY PLACE THATPREVENTS THE USE OF CURB RAMPS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY OR ONPRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC-6-
(6)#14-R-060 RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTED ONOCTOBER 12, 1965, AND AMENDED ON OCTOBER 9, 2012, TO DESIGNATETHE CITY TREASURER AS THE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO OPEN BANKACCOUNTS FOR THE CITY, AND AFFIRMING ALL OTHER CONSTITUTION, STATE AND CITY LAWS(7)#14-O-082 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF N,”SECTIONS 30-421 AND 30-423 THEREOF, TO FURTHER DEFINE THEEXEMPTION FROM ADMISSIONS TAX FOR PARTICIPATORY SPORTSREGULAR AGENDACity Attorney Item(8)#14-O-083 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 26-348 AND 26-356 OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE CHESAPEAKE CITY CODE,ENTITLED “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; CONTENTS OF PLAN”AND “APPEALS“ TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING ISION AND CLARIFYING AN APPEALS PROCESSCity Attorney Proctor presented the item for approval with an effectivedate of July 1, 2014.Council Member Matheson, on a motion seconded by Council MemberWard, moved approval of the Ordinance, with an effective date of July 1, 2014,as presented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the Ordinance, with an effective date of July 1,2014, as presented, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly,Matheson, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West.Voting no: None.CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON THE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND AFFAIRS OFTHE CITY (NON AGENDA SPEAKERS)City Clerk Moore identified the following speaker:Marilynn Shafer, 4003 Cobb Avenue, representing self, spoke on publicsafety.Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet.APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSA.Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority – 1 vacancy(Appointment was made at the June 10, 2014 City Council Meeting)B.South Norfolk Revitalization Commission – 4 vacancies(Two appointments were made at the June 10, 2014 City Council Meeting;and two nominations were continued to the August 12, 2014 City CouncilMeeting)-7-
C.Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board – 1 vacancyCouncil Member Kelly requested continuance of the vacancy.Without objection, the appointment was continued to the July 22, 2014City Council meeting.D.Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well Being – 4 vacanciesCouncil Member Kelly nominated Carole Barber, Krystal Johnson, JamesTaliaferro, and David Valle Fontanez for appointment.Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward,moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees.There was no discussion.On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, votingyes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter,Ward and West.Voting no: None.Carole Barber (Citizen), Krystal Johnson (Juvenile and DomesticRelations Court Representative), James Taliaferro (Citizen), and David ValleFontanez (Active Military Representative) were appointed to the ChesapeakeCommission on Health and Well Being.E.Chesapeake Youth Committee - 1 vacancyCouncil Member Matheson nominated Kendra Matthews-Taylor forappointment.Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike,moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominee.There was no discussion.On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominee, votingyes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter,Ward and West.Voting no: None.Kendra Matthews-Taylor was appointed to the Chesapeake YouthCommittee.F.Fine Arts Commission – 5 vacanciesCouncil Member Ward nominated Robin Freeman, DeVaughn Scott-Smith, Sylvia Watson, and Michael Williams for reappointment and JohnnaColeman-Yates for appointment.-8-
Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Council Member Matheson,moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees.There was no discussion.On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, votingyes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter,Ward and West.Voting no: None.Robin Freeman, DeVaughn Scott-Smith, Sylvia Watson, and MichaelWilliams were reappointed and Johnna Coleman-Yates was appointed to theFine Arts Commission.G.Hampton Roads Planning District Commission – 2 vacanciesCouncil Member Matheson nominated Council Member Debbie Ritter forreappointment.Council Member West requested the remaining vacancy be continued.Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike,moved to close the nominations, appoint the nominee, and continue theremaining vacancy.There was no discussion.On the motion to close the nominations, appoint the nominee, andcontinue the remaining vacancy, voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet,Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, and West.Voting no: Council Member Ward.Council Member Debbie Ritter was reappointed to the Hampton RoadsPlanning District Commission; and the remaining vacancy was continued.H.Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads – 2 vacanciesMayor Krasnoff nominated Council Member Rick West and Earl Sorey forreappointment.Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike,moved to close the nominations and appoint the nominees.There was no discussion.On the motion to close the nominations and appoint the nominees, votingyes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter,Ward and West.Voting no: None.Council Member Rick West and Earl Sorey were reappointed to theTransportation District Commission of Hampton Roads.Vice Mayor de Triquet relinquished the gavel back to Mayor Krasnoff.UNFINISHED BUSINESSMayor Krasnoff asked City Council Members for any Unfinished Business;there was none offered.-9-
NEW BUSINESSA.RESOLUTION REQUESTING HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT TOPURSUE STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONDUCTA CORRIDOR PLANNING STUDY FOR THE EXTENSION OF LIGHT RAIL TOTHE GREENBRIER AREA OF CHESAPEAKE (Continued from the May 27,2014 City Council Meeting) - Council Member Rick WestCity Clerk Moore read the item into the record and identified the followingspeaker in opposition to New Business Item (A):Barbara Hulslander, 708 Beckley Lane, representing self. Ms. Hulslanderwas not present when called.Council Member West, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor de Triquet,moved to continue New Business Item (A) to the August 19, 2014 City Councilmeeting with a Work Session on August 12, 2014.There was no discussion.On the motion to continue New Business Item (A) to the August 19, 2014City Council meeting with a Work Session on August 12, 2014, voting yes:Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Wardand West.Voting no: None.B.2014-15 AUDIT PLAN – Audit ServicesCity Auditor Jay Poole presented the 2014-15 Audit Plan.Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter,moved approval of the 2014-15 Audit Plan, as presented.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the 2014-15 Audit Plan, as presented, votingyes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter,Ward and West.Voting no: None.Mayor Krasnoff requested a motion to suspend City Council’s Rules ofOrder and Procedure to consider an item not on the agenda.Vice Mayor de Triquet, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter,moved to suspend City Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure to consider anitem not on the printed agenda.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve suspending City Council’s Rules of Order andProcedure to consider an item not on the printed agenda, voting yes: CouncilMembers Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward andWest.Voting no: None.Mayor Krasnoff relinquished the gavel to Vice Mayor de Triquet.Mayor Krasnoff addressed the need for clarification of closed meetingsattended by the executive directors of the publically funded organizations- 10 -
Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) and Hampton RoadsMilitary and Federal Facilities Alliance (HRMFFA).Mayor Krasnoff, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ritter, movedapproval of withholding the disbursement of appropriated tax dollars until receiptof clarification as to why the executive directors of Hampton Roads EconomicDevelopment Alliance and Hampton Roads Military and Federal FacilitiesAlliance were attending meetings of an organization that does not hold openpublic meetings.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve withholding the disbursement of appropriatedtax dollars until receipt of clarification as to why the executive directors ofHampton Roads Economic Development Alliance and Hampton Roads Militaryand Federal Facilities Alliance were attending meetings of an organization thatdoes not hold open public meetings, voting yes: Council Members Craig, deTriquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Matheson, Ritter, Ward and West.Voting no: None.Mayor Krasnoff invited Council Member Scott Matheson, Mr. Matheson’smother Nan Matheson, accompanied by a family friend, and KC Pollard Lawsonto the podium. Mayor Krasnoff offered farewell comments to Council MemberMatheson for his four years of service as a member of the Chesapeake CityCouncil.Mayor Krasnoff read a Certificate of Appreciation and presented CouncilMember Matheson with a City of Chesapeake flag and Jefferson Cupcommemorating his service.Council Members offered comments of support, thanks, and best wishesto Mr. Matheson. Mr. Matheson spoke to his four years on Council and thankedCouncil Members for their friendship and support during that time.Council Member Matheson was excused at 7:22 p.m.REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSIONCity Attorney Proctor provided the following language of consideration fora Closed Session to: “1) discuss a prospective business or industry or theexpansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcementhas been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding itsfacilities in Chesapeake and 2) consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual orprobable litigation where such consultation in an open meeting would adverselyaffect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body and regardingspecific legal matters requiring legal advice as permitted by Section 2.2-3711(5)and (7) of the Code of Virginia.”- 11 -
Council Member Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Kelly,moved approval of the Closed Session.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve the Closed Session discussions, voting yes:Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Ward and West.Voting no: None (Council Member Matheson was excused)City Council convened the Closed Session at 7:24 p.m., and reconvenedthe meeting at 7:43 p.m.CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED SESSIONCity Attorney Proctor read the following: “The Chesapeake City Councilhereby certifies that to the best of each member’s knowledge, only publicbusiness matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginialaw were discussed and only such public business matters as were identified inthe motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered.”Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ward,moved to approve certification of the Closed Session discussions.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve certification of the Closed Session discussions,voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff, Ritter, Wardand West.Voting no: None (Council Member Matheson was excused)REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSIONCity Attorney Proctor provided the following language for consideration ofa Closed Session on July 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber to:“1) consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation wheresuch consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating orlitigating posture of the public body and regarding specific legal matters requiringlegal advice as permitted by Section 2.2-3711(7) of the Code of Virginia.”Council Member Kelly, on a motion seconded by Council Member Ike,moved approval of the Closed Session to be held July 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.There was no discussion.On the motion to approve holding a Closed Session on July 8, 2014 at4:00 p.m., voting yes: Council Members Craig, de Triquet, Ike, Kelly, Krasnoff,Ritter, Ward and West.Voting no: None (Council Member Matheson was excused)Vice Mayor de Triquet recognized Council Member Kelly for an additionalNew Business item.Council Member Kelly requested that an update on the municipalbroadband initiative be presented at the July 29, 2014 Strategic PlanningSession.She asked that investment estimates/return on investment for thisinitiative be included in the update.- 12 -
Vice Mayor de Triquet asked City Council Members for any additional NewBusiness; there was none offered.BENEDICTIONCouncil Member Kelly offered the evening’s benediction.ADOURNMENTWith there being no further business to discuss, Vice Mayor de Triquetadjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m./mbwMayorAttest:City Clerk- 13 -
INVOCATION: Minister Manoj Kumar Nainwal of the Hindu Temple of Hampton Roads. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Scott W. Matheson ROLL CALL BY CLERK OF COUNCIL: Present: Council Member Lonnie E. Craig Vice Mayor John de Triquet Council Member Robert C. Ike, Jr. Council Member Suzy H. Kelly Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff
