Chesapeake public meetings in 2025

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission will vote on revised bylaws and a letter of support for the Comprehensive Plan. It will also discuss priorities for 2026 and approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The next meeting date will be set for January 15, 2026.

• Approval of revised bylaws
• Letter of support for the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of 2026 SNRC interests and priorities
• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Confirmation of next meeting date – January 15, 2026

The commission approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to authorize the transmittal of a letter of support for the Comprehensive Plan draft. The next commission meeting was set for January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by R. Culpepper, second by M. Vecchione)
• Authorized transmittal of letter of support for Comprehensive Plan draft (vote by commissioners)
• Scheduled next commission meeting for January 15, 2026, 6:00 PM (motion by R. Culpepper, second by M. Vecchione)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing on December 17, 2025. The board approved the November 19, 2025 minutes and voted 7‑0 to grant an exception for a detached building at 2045 Phyllis Drive, subject to tree and shrub planting requirements. No other business was presented.

• Approval of November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous).
• Exception granted for a detached building at 2045 Phyllis Drive (600 SF total impervious area, 475 SF within the RPA).
• Stipulation: plant five small canopy trees in the RPA buffer.
• Stipulation: at least 50% of the building perimeter must be surrounded by shrubs.

The board approved the meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then approved application PLN-CBPA-2025-015 for a detached building at 2045 Phyllis Drive, adding stipulations for five small canopy trees and shrub planting on 50% of the building perimeter. The motion passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved application PLN-CBPA-2025-015 with stipulations (5 canopy trees, 50% shrub perimeter) (vote 7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three requests for zoning variances regarding property setbacks and rezoning. The body will also introduce a new Deputy Director of Development and Permits and discuss 2026 policies and procedures.

• ZON-BZA-2025-00012: Variance request for 1208 Railroad Ave to reduce secondary front yard setback from 15ft to 3ft
• ZON-BZA-2025-00014: Variance request for 809 Gatefield Ave for rezoning to R-10
• ZON-BZA-2025-00015: Variance request for 701 Dickens Pl to reduce rear yard setback from 30ft to 26ft

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed progress on the Historical Village Visitor Center and the Sharer Interpretive Panel. Members discussed a public meeting for a South Norfolk Historic District text amendment and reviewed VA250 reenactment events.

• Public meeting for South Norfolk Historic District text amendment on December 18, 2025
• Proposed unveiling ceremony for Sharer Interpretive Panel on April 25, 2026
• Status update on Historical Village Visitor Center exterior and interior work
• Review of Battle of Great Bridge reenactment event from December 6-7
• Discussion of federal disposal process for the Superintendent’s House

The commission voted to approve the November 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were formally decided; the commission scheduled a public meeting on the South Norfolk Historic District text amendment for Dec. 18 and will draft a support letter for that amendment at the January 2026 meeting. All other items were informational updates.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public meeting on South Norfolk Historic District text amendment for Dec. 18, 2025
• Vice Chair will draft a letter of support for the text amendment to be reviewed Jan. 2026

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, hear comments from citizens, and receive reports from ex‑officio members, tourism, parks and recreation, and the director. A presentation on youth programs will be given by Recreation Coordinator Shelby Dorsey. The board will also address any unfinished and new business items before adjourning.

• Presentation on youth programs by Recreation Coordinator Shelby Dorsey
• Citizen hearing
• Ex‑officio, tourism, parks and recreation, and director reports
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Discussion of new business

The board unanimously approved the November meeting minutes. It also unanimously passed a motion to keep Chair Jean Holt and Vice Chair Patti McCambridge in their positions for an additional year. The board agreed to store the new name tags at the PRT Administration Office for member checkout.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Extended Chair Jean Holt and Vice Chair Patti McCambridge terms for one year (unanimous)
• Adopted policy to keep board name tags at the PRT Administration Office

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider three applications for property modifications. The meeting includes a request to reissue a permit for a new two-story home and reviews of porch and roof alterations.

• 1116 Rodgers Street: Reissue of permit for a new two-story single-family home with concrete driveway and vinyl siding
• 1436 Seaboard Avenue: Installation of composite porch rails and painting of porch boards
• 1209 Holly Avenue: Installation of solar panels on an existing roof

The board approved the minutes from the November 20 special meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the reissue of the construction permit for 1116 Rodgers Street, also by a 4‑0 vote. A modified railing system for 1436 Seaboard Avenue was approved with a 3‑1 vote, and the solar‑panel application for 1209 Holly Avenue was continued to the next month by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved November 20 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved reissue of PLN-CAPP-2024-131 for 1116 Rodgers Street (4-0)
• Approved modified railing system for 1436 Seaboard Avenue (3-1)
• Continued solar‑panel application for 1209 Holly Avenue to next month (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board of Directors will meet on Dec 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM. The board will review the Treasurer’s and Executive Director’s reports, discuss the proposed FY27 budget, and consider an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Chesapeake. Additional items include a strategic plan report, property reports, and a review of redevelopment proposals for Emporia Court. The meeting also includes updates on the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program and other staff reports.

• Proposed FY27 Budget
• Proposed amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Land Bank Authority
• Review of proposals for redevelopment of Emporia Court
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program – Lilley (1107 Ohio Street) and Shands (1313 19th Street)
• Strategic Plan Report

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board approved the FY27 operating budget and a first amendment to its Memorandum of Agreement with the City, allowing the City to provide payroll services. It also authorized the Executive Director to negotiate the sale of Emporia Court to Wetherington, Inc., denied a grant for 1107 Ohio Street, and continued a grant for 1313 19th Street. All actions were taken with unanimous votes, with a few members abstaining on specific items.

• Approved FY27 CLBA Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to Memorandum of Agreement for City payroll services (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate sale of Emporia Court to Wetherington, Inc. (unanimous; Daniel W. Whitaker and Michael J. Kos abstained)
• Denied South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1107 Ohio Street (unanimous; Daniel W. Whitaker abstained)
• Continued South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1313 19th Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The committee will meet to review operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Operations Update
• Engineering Update
• Environmental Quality Update

The committee confirmed a quorum and approved the September 2025 and October 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission will meet to review city staff updates and receive public safety reports. Guest speakers include Fire Chief Sam Gulisano and Police Captain Jonathan Williams.

• Public safety report from Fire Chief Sam Gulisano
• Public safety report from Police Captain Jonathan Williams
• City staff updates

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission reviewed updates on the Clarence Cuffee pool, community grants, fire and police statistics, and discussed possible additional lighting. Commissioners agreed to extend an invitation to Josh Jones to speak about his work with Neighborhood in SoNo at the December 18 meeting. No formal approvals or vote tallies were recorded.

• Invited Josh Jones to speak at the December 18, 2025 meeting (agreement recorded)

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board met to perform a Risk-Limiting Audit of the November 4, 2025 General Election for House of Delegates District 92. The audit was conducted in coordination with the City of Norfolk and followed State Board of Elections instructions.

• Risk-Limiting Audit of House of Delegates District 92 race

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Commission will review reports on the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend and the grant application process. Members will also discuss a dedicated funding source and set a date for 2026 grant presentations.

• Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend report
• Grant application and application process review
• Dedicated Funding Source Team report
• Scheduling of 2026 Grant Presentations
• Arts Calendar update

The commission unanimously approved the October minutes. It decided not to add a funding cap to the operating grant application. The commission unanimously formed a Marketing Committee and set the 2026 grant deliberations for March 20. It also unanimously adopted a policy that members wear CFAC name tags only at sponsored or affiliated events.

• Approved October minutes (unanimously)
• Decided not to add a funding cap to the operating grant application (no formal addition)
• Formed a Marketing Committee (unanimously)
• Scheduled 2026 grant deliberations for Friday, March 20 (unanimously)
• Adopted name‑tag policy for events (unanimously)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic & Architectural Review Board will approve minutes from October 2 and November 6, hear committee and administrative reports, and receive a zoning report. It will discuss the South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance text amendment. The board will review two regular agenda applications: replacement of an existing storm door with a full‑view aluminum door at 1214 Stewart Street, and installation of composite porch rails with gray paint at 1436 Seaboard Avenue.

• South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance – Text Amendment (Article 12) discussion
• 1214 Stewart Street – replace existing storm door with new aluminum full‑view storm door
• 1436 Seaboard Avenue – install composite porch rails and paint porch boards gray
• Approval of October 2 and November 6 regular meeting minutes
• Zoning report (no items listed)

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the October 2 and November 6 meeting minutes unanimously. It moved the South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance amendment item to the end of the agenda. The board accepted the certificate of approval for replacing the storm door at 1214 Stewart Street. The application for work at 1436 Seaboard Avenue was continued to the December meeting, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 2 minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 6 minutes (5-0)
• Moved South Norfolk Historic District amendment item to end of meeting (5-0)
• Accepted COA for 1214 Stewart Street storm door replacement (5-0)
• Continued 1436 Seaboard Avenue application to December meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The Citizen Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority is meeting for its annual organizational session. The body will conduct officer nominations and elections and review reports from the Executive Director and Strategic Plan.

• CAC Officer Nominations and Elections
• Executive Director Report
• Strategic Plan Report
• Recommendations for CAC Action
• Property Suggestions for Board of Directors

The Citizen Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members voted unanimously to retain the incumbent slate on the committee. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved slate to retain incumbent members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board approved the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved application PLN-CBPA-2025-013, allowing MCAP Cedar Manor LLC to construct a principal structure addition and sidewalk within the 50‑foot landward and seaward portions of the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area buffer at 1324 Cedar Road, adding 7,132 SF of impervious surface (1,745 SF in the RPA). The board voted 6‑0 to approve the application and also elected new officers.

• Approval of September 19, 2025 board minutes by unanimous consent
• Approval of application PLN-CBPA-2025-013 for construction addition and sidewalk at 1324 Cedar Road (7,132 SF total impervious, 1,745 SF within RPA)
• Discussion of stormwater retention capacity and BMP requirements for the new impervious area
• Election of Jill Sunderland as Chair (6‑0 vote)
• Election of Rick Underhill as Vice‑Chair (6‑0 vote)

The board approved the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It approved application PLN‑CBPA‑2025‑013 for an exception to build a principal structure addition at 1324 Cedar Road, voting 6‑0. The board also elected Jillian Sunderland as chair and Rick Underhill as vice‑chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved September 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved application PLN‑CBPA‑2025‑013 for 1324 Cedar Road (6‑0)
• Elected Jillian Sunderland as Chair (6‑0)
• Elected Rick Underhill as Vice‑Chair (6‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on November 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office, 1224 Progressive Drive. The agenda includes routine items such as invocation, pledge, announcements, roll call, and approval of October minutes. The commission will hear public comments, discuss unfinished business items including an interpretive marker and the PLN-USE-2025-024 Dwellings Farms (Baum) project, and consider a new text amendment for the South Norfolk Historic District. Staff reports will cover the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, VA250, and upcoming events.

• Interpretive Marker (unfinished business)
• PLN-USE-2025-024 Dwellings Farms (Baum) (unfinished business)
• South Norfolk Historic District, Text Amendment (new business)
• Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp (staff report)
• VA250 (staff report)

The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dr. Reed and a second by Vice Chair Brad Moore. Commissioner Wallace stated she will abstain from future commission invocations. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dr. Reed, seconded by Brad Moore)

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board will consider and vote on the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. Directors will present reports on care coordination, clinical services, and continuous quality improvement. A financial report will be reviewed. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from October 20, 2025
• Review care coordination report
• Review clinical services report
• Review continuous quality improvement report

The board could not approve the agenda or the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. No votes were taken and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting included informational reports on clinical services, quality improvement, and finances.

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board will hear a presentation by Superintendent Shawn Hopson. The meeting includes citizen comments, reports on tourism, parks and recreation, and a hearing of board members. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Parks, Recreation and Tourism Superintendent Shawn Hopson
• Citizen hearing
• Tourism, parks and recreation reports
• Board member hearing

The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board approved the September meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the Athletic Subcommittee's proposed rules. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Athletic Subcommittee rules (unanimous)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board will discuss a text amendment for the South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance. Members will also review two applications for exterior home modifications in the historic district.

• South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance-Text Amendment
• 1214 Stewart Street: replacement of storm door with aluminum full-view storm door
• 1436 Seaboard Avenue: installation of composite porch rails and painting of porch boards

The Historic and Architectural Review Board did not have a quorum and could not take any formal action on the two applications presented. A motion to adjourn was made by K. Moore, seconded by F. Lilley, and approved unanimously (2-0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn approved (2-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority will convene to approve minutes, review financial and strategic reports, and discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. The board will also receive updates from city staff and legal counsel.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 board minutes
• Review of Treasurer’s and Executive Director’s reports
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for Collins, Locke, and Lilley properties
• Committee reports from Citizen Advisory, Economic Development, and Redevelopment/Housing authorities
• Scheduling of next meeting for December 3, 2025

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan. It also unanimously approved three South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications for 1331 Decatur Street, 1044 Chesapeake Avenue, and continued the application for 1107 Ohio Street. The next board meeting was scheduled for December 3, 2025.

• Approved October 1, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2030 CLBA Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1331 Decatur Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1044 Chesapeake Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1107 Ohio Street (unanimous, one abstention)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for December 3, 2025

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board met over several days to complete the canvassing of the November 2025 election. Board members approved a motion allowing staff to open envelopes to separate provisional ballots from Same Day Registration ballots. The board also reviewed precinct numbers and examined both non‑Same Day and Same Day provisional ballots before scanning and forwarding the final abstracts to the Department of Elections.

• Motion passed unanimously to let staff open envelopes separating provisional ballots from Same Day Registration ballots
• Checked precinct numbers reported on Election night
• Reviewed non‑Same Day Registration provisional ballots on November 7
• Reviewed Same Day Registration provisional ballots on November 12‑13
• Scanned provisional ballots, ran reports, and forwarded abstracts to the Department of Elections on November 14

Stormwater Committee

The committee will meet to review operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Operations Update
• Engineering Update
• Environmental Quality Update

The committee motioned to approve the September 2025 meeting minutes. The approval included a request to check with Mr. Walker about his inquiry into Great Bridge Boulevard road elevation plans. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (motion)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee will discuss several unfinished items, including a proposed change to the committee's name, the annual report to the City Council, and the status of an ordinance change. New business includes the election of committee officers and an update from the Planning Commission. Staff reports from Planning, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and Public Works will also be heard.

• Committee name change proposal
• Annual report to City Council
• Ordinance change status update
• Election of committee officers
• Planning Commission update

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee met on Oct. 27, 2025, but only five of eleven voting members were present, so a quorum was not met. All pending items—including the July minutes, committee name change, ordinance change, and officer elections—were deferred to the Jan. 26, 2026 meeting. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a variance request to reduce the secondary front yard setback from 15 ft to 3 ft for a single‑family residence at 1208 Railroad Ave (zoning R‑6). The Board will also note that a rehearing of a notice‑of‑violation appeal for 2441 Baum Road (parcel 100000000280, zoned A‑1) has been administratively continued to the January 2026 meeting. Additionally, members will vote on 2026 meeting dates and elect officers.

• Variance request to reduce secondary front yard setback from 15 ft to 3 ft at 1208 Railroad Ave (ZON‑BZA‑2025‑00012)
• Appeal of Notice of Violation for 2441 Baum Road, parcel 100000000280, zoned A‑1, continued to Jan 2026 (ZON‑BZA‑2025‑00007)
• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Vote on 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting dates
• Election of 2026 Board officers

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will meet to review agency and financial reports. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Chesapeake CARES Crisis Center at Heron's Cove. The board will also act on the selection of a Nominating Committee.

• Presentation on Chesapeake CARES Crisis Center at Heron's Cove
• Selection of a Nominating Committee
• Review of Financial Report 10-2025
• Review of Agency Report 10-2025
• Approval of August 11 and September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the August 11 and September 8 meeting minutes. A motion to appoint Mr. Chapman and Ms. Nieves to the nominating committee was adopted, with the committee to present officer candidates at the December meeting. No other actions required a vote.

• Approved consent agenda, including August 11 and September 8 minutes (motion passed)
• Appointed Mr. Chapman and Ms. Nieves to the nominating committee (approved)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, receive city staff and economic development project updates, and conduct its annual officer elections. The agenda also includes other business, an open forum, and confirmation of the next meeting date. The meeting is not a public hearing but is open to the public and Chesapeake City Council members.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• City staff updates
• South Norfolk project updates – economic development
• Annual officer elections
• Confirmation of next meeting date – November 20, 2025

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Officers were elected by majority vote: B. Miner as Chair, J. Manley as Vice Chair, and S. Belkin as Secretary. Commissioners agreed to write a letter of support to City Council for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and to invite the City Historian and public‑safety officials to future meetings.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by R. Culpepper, second by M. Vecchione)
• Elected B. Miner as Chair (majority vote)
• Elected J. Manley as Vice Chair (majority vote)
• Elected S. Belkin as Secretary (majority vote)
• Agreed to write a letter of support to City Council for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Requested speakers from Fire, Police, and Sheriff’s offices for a public‑safety meeting
• Requested invitation of the City Historian to a future meeting
• Announced Fall/Winter Craft Bazaar scheduled for November 15, 2025

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission will hear citizen comments, review reports on the Spring Arts Festival, grant applications, arts group liaisons, and the dedicated funding source team. Unfinished business includes planning an arts calendar. New business will be considered before adjourning.

• Building an Arts Calendar (unfinished business)
• Report on Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend (events)
• Report on Grants application and application process
• Report on Arts Group Liaisons
• Report on Dedicated Funding Source Team

The commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. A motion to cancel the December CFAC meeting was unanimously approved, with members encouraged to attend the Holiday Brass Concert. Commissioner Barry Elliott agreed to take over the Tidewater Arts Outreach group after Barbara Harrington resigned. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20.

• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled December meeting in lieu of Holiday Brass Concert (unanimous)
• Barry Elliott took over Tidewater Arts Outreach (agreed)
• Noted resignation of member Barbara Harrington (informational)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business and receive staff reports. The primary item for consideration is a use permit application for Dwellings Farms.

• PLN-USE-2025-024 Dwellings Farms (Baum)
• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Staff report on VA250

The Historic Preservation Commission approved opening future meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer (4‑1, one abstention). Commissioners voted 4‑1 to submit a letter to City Council recommending denial of the Dwellings Farms (Baum) development. The commission unanimously voted to revive and rework the application for the Northwest River Basin Rural Historic District. All other items were noted or scheduled for future action.

• Approved opening meetings with Pledge of Allegiance and prayer (4‑1, one abstention)
• Approved submitting a denial‑recommendation letter to City Council for Dwellings Farms (Baum) (4‑1)
• Unanimously voted to revive and rework Northwest River Basin Rural Historic District application
• Approved September meeting minutes as presented

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The board will receive a presentation from Chesapeake Conference Center Executive Director Donna Cannatella. Members will also receive an update on Sail 250 from Historical Services Manager Jessica Cosmas.

• Presentation by Chesapeake Conference Center Executive Director Donna Cannatella
• Update on Sail 250 by Historical Services Manager Jessica Cosmas
• Athletic Subcommittee unfinished business

The board approved the August meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It formed a five‑member Athletic Subcommittee and decided it will meet virtually. The board also unanimously endorsed the draft plan recommendations to be submitted to City Council. No new business was taken.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed Athletic Subcommittee of five members, chose virtual meetings
• Endorsed draft plan recommendations to City Council (unanimous)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider an application to replace the existing solid 6‑panel front door with a craftsman‑style door and replace the storm door at 1214 Stewart Street. Planning staff recommends denial because the proposed door does not match the historic design guidelines for the Vernacular style home. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a text amendment to the South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance. No public input is scheduled.

• 1214 Stewart Street – replacement of front door and storm door (staff recommends denial)
• South Norfolk Historic District Ordinance – text amendment discussion
• Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan – presentation and motion to move update
• Zoning Report – none reported
• Administrative Approvals – none reported

The board denied the application to replace the front and storm doors at 1214 Stewart Street, citing inconsistency with the design guidelines (vote 4-0). The board also approved the September 4 meeting minutes and moved the Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan item to the end of the agenda, both by unanimous vote. It accepted a letter of support for the Comprehensive Plan and adjourned the meeting, each with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved September 4 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved item G of Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan to agenda end (4-0)
• Accepted letter of support for 2045 Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Denied 1214 Stewart Street door replacement application (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss property reports and the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. The agenda includes a review of bids for a specific property and a professional services agreement. The body will also receive reports from the Treasurer, Executive Director, and Strategic Plan.

• Review of bids for 4317A Cromwell Court
• Professional Services Agreement with Center for Community Progress
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Property reports for 1331 Decatur Street, 1423 Rodgers Street, and 1136 Rodgers Street

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6 and September 17 meetings. It authorized the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Center for Community Progress. The board also authorized the sale of 4317A Cromwell Court to Thomas J. Hogan and approved three South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications for 1331 Decatur Street, 1423 Rodgers Street, and 1136 Rodgers Street.

• Approved August 6 and September 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Professional Services Agreement with Center for Community Progress (unanimous)
• Authorized sale and conveyance of 4317A Cromwell Court to Thomas J. Hogan (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1331 Decatur Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1423 Rodgers Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1136 Rodgers Street (unanimous)

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

At the September 24 meeting, the council approved the August 2025 minutes and adopted several by‑law updates that clarify associate member voting rights, remove a social‑media requirement for the secretary, and convert the Litter and Outreach committees to standing committees. The council also approved forwarding its comments on the Comprehensive Plan to the City Planning Commission. New business included a proposal to purchase CEIC T‑shirts at $8 for short‑sleeves or $15‑$19 for long‑sleeves, with the final color choice to be confirmed by absent members. Volunteers were asked to sign up for an October 4 cleanup at Greenbrier Parkway and to submit volunteer hours by October 5.

• By‑law updates: associate members remain non‑voting; secretary social‑media duty removed; Litter and Outreach committees become standing committees
• Council forwarded Comprehensive Plan comments to the City Planning Commission
• Proposed CEIC T‑shirt purchase at $8 (short‑sleeve) or $15‑$19 (long‑sleeve), color pending absent members' input
• Volunteer cleanup event scheduled for October 4 at Greenbrier Parkway
• Request for volunteers to email hours to [email protected] by October 5

The council approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. By‑law changes were adopted, including confirming associate members are non‑voting, removing the secretary’s social‑media requirement, adding the Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes program, and moving Litter and Outreach to standing committees. The board also approved a reworded newsletter section and authorized sending Comprehensive Plan comments to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (as sent)
• Adopted by‑law updates: associate members remain non‑voting
• Adopted by‑law updates: removed secretary social‑media requirement
• Adopted by‑law updates: added Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes program to Landscape Committee
• Adopted by‑law updates: moved Litter and Outreach committees to standing status
• Approved rewording of the newsletter section
• Approved forwarding Comprehensive Plan comments to the City Planning Commission

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee will meet on September 22, 2025. Committee members will receive operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates and hear citizen comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Operations update
• Engineering update
• Environmental Quality update
• Citizen comments

The committee approved the July and August 2025 minutes as revised. Members received updates on stormwater work orders, engineering studies, and environmental inspections. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the annual report to City Council and the implementation status of TCONN. Members will also review the ordinance that establishes the committee and receive updates from the Planning Commission.

• Review of BTAC establishing Ordinance
• Annual Report to City Council
• Planning Commission Update
• TCONN implementation status
• Nominations for Officers

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee voted to cut its membership from twelve to nine members. The committee also approved removing the slash from its name, becoming the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved reducing committee members from 12 to 9
• Approved changing committee name to "Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee" (slash removed)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on South Norfolk projects from Kevin Brookshire and Jake Lewis of Public Works. The commission will solicit input on its bylaws and set the date for the next meeting on October 16, 2025. An open forum will allow public comments.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• South Norfolk Project Updates – presentation by Kevin Brookshire & Jake Lewis (Public Works)
• Input on SNRC Bylaws
• Confirmation of next meeting date – October 16, 2025

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission discussed revisions to its bylaws that define a process for interim elections. A motion by R. Culpepper, seconded by M. Vecchione, was approved by unanimous vote. The meeting also set the next meeting for October 16, 2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved proposed bylaws revisions (unanimous vote)

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission will hold a general hearing of citizens and receive reports on the Spring Arts Festival weekend, grant application process, arts‑group liaisons duties, and a dedicated funding source team. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, unfinished business, new business, and city business. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• General hearing of citizens
• Report on Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival weekend
• Report on grant application process
• Report on arts group liaisons duties and assignments
• Report on dedicated funding source team

The Fine Arts Commission approved the August meeting minutes unanimously. Members approved a motion to draft a letter in support of the city’s 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan, proposing an arts funding source and a performance venue. The commission also assigned arts‑group liaisons to new and existing members.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft supportive letter for 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including arts funding amendment (unanimous)
• Assigned arts‑group liaison to new member Barry Elliot
• Assigned arts‑group liaison to new member Timothy Jones
• Reassigned existing members to fill liaisons for expired terms

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The board and citizen advisory committee will hear a presentation of the 2025-2030 CLBA Strategic Plan prepared by the Center for Community Progress. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will also set the date for the next board meeting, scheduled for October 1, 2025 at South Norfolk Memorial Library (801 Poindexter St).

• Presentation of the 2025-2030 CLBA Strategic Plan – Center for Community Progress
• Scheduling of the next board meeting for October 1, 2025 at South Norfolk Memorial Library (801 Poindexter St)

The Board of Directors and Citizen Advisory Committee met at 9:04 AM on September 17, 2025 at 411 Cedar Road. Chair Amy Doll Dudash called the formal session to order. Staff from the Center for Community Progress presented the 2025‑2030 CLBA Strategic Plan, outlining the new mission, vision, values, goals, strategies, and implementation schedule. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board and Citizen Advisory Committee will hear a presentation of the 2025‑2030 CLBA Strategic Plan prepared by the Center for Community Progress. After the presentation, the board will schedule its next meeting for October 1, 2025 at South Norfolk Memorial Library (801 Poindexter St). The session includes standard call‑to‑order and roll‑call items before adjournment.

• Presentation of the 2025‑2030 CLBA Strategic Plan – Center for Community Progress
• Scheduling of the next board meeting: October 1, 2025, 3:30 PM at South Norfolk Memorial Library, 801 Poindexter St
• Call to Order by Chair Amy Doll Dudash
• Roll Call and introductions of board members and citizen advisory committee

The board and citizen advisory committee held a special meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. After roll call, staff presented the 2025‑2030 CLBA Strategic Plan, outlining mission, vision, goals, and implementation schedule. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board approved the minutes from its July 16, 2025 meeting and voted to grant an exception for Orion and Dawn Parker to construct a detached garage at 2113 Battery Park Road within the 50‑foot landward portion of the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area buffer. The approval includes a stipulation that three small canopy trees be planted in the buffer. The board also held a brief Resiliency Amendments Training session.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Approval of CBPA application PLN-CBPA-2025-012 for a garage exception at 2113 Battery Park Road, with a requirement to plant three (3) small canopy trees in the RPA buffer.
• Other Business: Resiliency Amendments Training.

The board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then approved application PLN‑CBPA‑2025‑012, allowing a detached garage in the Resource Protection Area buffer with the condition that three small canopy trees be planted. The motion passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved PLN‑CBPA‑2025‑012 (garage exception) with three canopy‑tree planting stipulation (4‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing for citizens and review unfinished business on the Comprehensive Plan 2045. Staff will present reports on the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, the VA250 project, and upcoming events. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as approvals of minutes and announcements.

• Public hearing of citizens
• Unfinished business – Comprehensive Plan 2045
• Staff report – Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Staff report – VA250
• Staff report – Upcoming events

The commission approved the August meeting minutes with amendments. They unanimously accepted Chair Moore’s letter supporting the current draft of the Comprehensive Plan and directed Chair Young to sign it. The commissioners also reached consensus that the Comprehensive Plan should prioritize historic resources by preserving, integrating, documenting, and salvaging them.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Chair Moore’s letter supporting Comprehensive Plan draft; Chair Young to sign (unanimous)
• Prioritized historic resources in Comprehensive Plan: preserve, integrate, document, salvage (consensus)

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board set the date for its next meeting on October 20 at 5:00 p.m., moving it due to the Columbus Day holiday. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Scheduled October 20 board meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the installation of roof‑mounted solar panels at 1332 Stewart Street by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved five other historic‑preservation applications, each with unanimous support except one approved 4‑0. The board moved the Comprehensive Plan update to the end of the meeting and adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved July meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved Comprehensive Plan update to end of meeting (5-0)
• Approved roof‑mounted solar panels at 1332 Stewart Street (5-0)
• Accepted 1302 Park Avenue renovation application as proposed (5-0)
• Accepted 1432 Chesapeake Avenue handrail installation as presented (5-0)
• Approved 1302 Jefferson Street shed canopies and walkway proposal (5-0)
• Approved 1415 Jackson Avenue wooden handrail installation (5-0)
• Approved 1107 Ohio Street addition application with exception of Chair (4-0)

Stormwater Committee

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes as revised to include a member on the attendance roster. Cody Butler was officially resigned from the Stormwater Committee after failing to respond to a July 31 letter. The clerk will advertise two committee vacancies in September. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (revised)
• Cody Butler officially resigned from the Stormwater Committee
• Clerk will advertise two committee vacancies in September

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Michael Vecchione and a second by Robert Culpepper. The commission received staff updates on the Greenbrier Area Plan, zoning amendments, and the Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan draft. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by M. Vecchione, second by R. Culpepper)

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The commission will discuss the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend and the grant application process. Members will also review a presentation on the Draft Comprehensive Plan and hold an election for officers.

• Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend report
• Grant application and application process review
• Election of Officers
• Draft Comprehensive Plan Presentation

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission approved the June minutes with a unanimous vote. Vice Chair Croslin introduced two new members, Barry Elliot and Timothy Jones. Staff reported no update on a dedicated funding source for the commission and presented the 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan, urging commissioners to review relevant arts policies. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The Citizen Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. The Executive Director reported on recent board meetings, a new banking partner, a new vice chair, and status updates for several land‑bank projects. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding the Comprehensive Plan 2045. The agenda also includes staff reports on the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and upcoming events.

• Comprehensive Plan 2045
• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the July meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to write a letter of support for the Comprehensive Plan 2045, pending specific amendments. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously to write a letter of support for Comprehensive Plan 2045

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 9 and July 14 meeting minutes. It gave full approval to the fiscal year 2025 performance contract and budget after a unanimous vote. The board also approved updates to the sliding fee scale for eligible residents and confirmed the promotion of Jennifer Modica to Assistant Director of Clinical Services.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and minutes) – motion passed
• Approved FY25 performance contract and budget – all present voted in favor
• Approved revisions to the sliding fee scale – motion passed
• Promoted Jennifer Modica to Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board voted to approve the minutes from the May meeting and the special May meeting, with all members in favor. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed bridge replacement needs at Northwest River Park, athletic rule proposals, and updates on several park projects, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the July meeting minutes. The board voted to move the solar panel design guidelines discussion to the end of the meeting. It accepted the application to install an aluminum storm door at 1136 Rodgers Street and the application to construct a rear enclosed porch at 1325 Chesapeake Avenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July meeting minutes (3-0)
• Moved solar panel guidelines to end of meeting (4-0)
• Accepted 1136 Rodgers St storm door application (4-0)
• Accepted 1325 Chesapeake Ave rear porch application (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board unanimously approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also authorized the Executive Director to (1) amend the Professional Services Agreement with the Center for Community Progress, (2) negotiate a purchase agreement for 2014 Liberty Street, (3) execute an engagement letter with Fleckstein, Young & Pearson, P.C., and (4) approve a South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1320 Chesapeake Avenue. The board set the next regular meeting for September 3, 2025 and a special meeting for September 17, 2025.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Center for Community Progress (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of purchase agreement for 2014 Liberty Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1320 Chesapeake Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Engagement Letter with Fleckstein, Young & Pearson, P.C. (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular board meeting for September 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special board meeting for September 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. Operations, engineering, and environmental updates were presented but no further actions were taken. The committee discussed member attendance issues but did not vote on any resolution. The next meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It approved its comments on the Comprehensive Plan draft, including changing the term to "Micromobility". The board approved a reduction of BTAC members from twelve to nine and adopted the specified composition of the nine‑member board. The bylaws review was tabled.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of Comprehensive Plan comments
• Approved change of term to Micromobility in comments
• Approved reduction of BTAC members from twelve to nine
• Approved amendment specifying nine‑member composition
• Bylaws review tabled

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The council approved the 28 May 2025 meeting minutes with a name correction. Members voted to continue Amy Weber as Chair, Mike Hoffman as Vice‑Chair, and Jared Hoernig as Secretary; the motion carried without opposition. Three members volunteered to review the bylaws for the required three‑year update.

• Approved 28 May 2025 minutes with one name correction (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Amy Weber as Chair – motion carried without opposition
• Re‑elected Mike Hoffman as Vice‑Chair – motion carried without opposition
• Re‑elected Jared Hoernig as Secretary – motion carried without opposition
• Formed bylaws review committee; Becky Greenwald, Mike Hoffman, Jared Hoernig volunteered (process due August)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission met on July 17, 2025, called to order by Michael Vecchione. Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting (motion made, outcome not recorded) and received updates on design guidelines, area plans, and funding. No substantive actions or approvals were taken, and the next meeting was set for August 21, 2025.

• Motion to approve May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the July 17 meeting (outcome not recorded)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The board approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It approved application PLN‑CBPA‑2024‑010 for a single‑family home in the Resource Protection Area, adding a stipulation to plant fourteen large canopy trees, with at least seven along the eastern property line. The motion passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved PLN‑CBPA‑2024‑010 single‑family home exception with tree‑planting stipulation (5‑0)

Public Arts Committee

The committee approved the May minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were decided; members discussed setting a small goal for a tiled mural and noted a vacancy on the committee. A letter of appointment was sent to CFAC member Courtney Triplett to fill the vacant seat.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee

The Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of financial, traffic, and project updates and discussion of future work.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the June meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to submit an updated letter recommending that the City Council deny the Dwellings Farms conditional use permit (PLN-USE-2024-045). The commission also voted to make no comment on the proposed telecommunications tower at 1521 Sam’s Circle.

• Approved June meeting minutes (approval recorded)
• Submitted updated recommendation letter to City Council to deny Dwellings Farms permit (unanimous)
• Made no comment on proposed telecommunications tower at 1521 Sam’s Circle (vote recorded)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board rejected the application for roof‑mounted solar panels at 1332 Stewart Street (3‑1 vote). It approved the siding replacement at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue, the roof and gutter work at 1217 Park Avenue, the after‑the‑fact shingle replacement at 1512 Chesapeake Avenue, declined the solar panels for that property, and approved the driveway replacement at 1124 Rodgers Street (all 4‑0 votes). The meeting minutes were approved and the board adjourned.

• Denied solar panel installation at 1332 Stewart St (3-1)
• Approved siding replacement at 1238 Chesapeake Ave (4-0)
• Approved roof and gutter replacement at 1217 Park Ave (4-0)
• Approved after‑the‑fact shingle replacement at 1512 Chesapeake Ave (4-0)
• Declined solar panel installation at 1512 Chesapeake Ave (4-0)
• Approved driveway replacement at 1124 Rodgers St (4-0)
• Approved June meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and the slate of officers for the term. It also unanimously approved the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application for the property at 1050 Chesapeake Avenue. The meeting included reports on finances, strategic planning, property status, and upcoming projects, and set the next board meeting for August 6, 2025.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved slate of officers – Chairman Amy Doll Dudash, Vice Chairman Alfredo “Joe” C. Josue Jr., Secretary John M. Harbin, Treasurer John A. Kish (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1050 Chesapeake Avenue (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for August 6, 2025

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The council approved the May 27 meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to approve the officer slate, naming Becky Greenwald as Chair, Denise Bennett as Vice‑Chair, and Lauren Ragsac as Secretary. The new officers will begin their terms on July 1.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: Becky Greenwald as Chair, Denise Bennett as Vice‑Chair, Lauren Ragsac as Secretary (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The committee approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the session included operational, engineering, and environmental updates and discussion of various projects. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (approval recorded, no vote tally provided)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee met on June 23, 2025 with a quorum of eight voting members. The board unanimously approved the March 2025 minutes. Staff announced the suspension of Family Bike Day at the Chesapeake Criterium race due to low attendance and provided updates on several trail and planning projects. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Staff suspended Family Bike Day at Chesapeake Criterium races

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 2025 minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to elect Homer Babbitt as the new CFAC chair, succeeding Chair Wigginton. The commission also unanimously approved the cancellation of the July CFAC meeting.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Homer Babbitt as CFAC chair (unanimous)
• Cancelled July CFAC meeting (unanimous)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The board unanimously approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the shed exception at 131 Westonia Road, requiring two canopy trees in the Resource Protection Area (7‑0 vote). It also approved the single‑family home exception at Lot 83 Green Meadow Point, requiring specific shrub placements (7‑0 vote).

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved PLN-CBPA-2025-008 (shed exception) with two canopy trees stipulation (7‑0)
• Approved PLN-CBPA-2025-011 (single‑family home exception) with shrub placement stipulations (7‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the May meeting minutes. Commissioners unanimously elected Ervin Young as chair and Brad Moore as vice chair, both effective July 1, 2025. They voted 4‑1 to draft an opposition letter to the PLN‑USE‑2024‑045 Dwellings Farms application, to be submitted to the City Council by July 15, 2025. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Elected Ervin Young as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brad Moore as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Voted 4‑1 to draft opposition letter to PLN‑USE‑2024‑045 (draft to be considered next meeting, submission by July 15)

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

Robert Rabuse moved to approve the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 12, 2025. Jenny Stafford seconded the motion. All six board members present voted in favor, so the consent agenda was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and May 12 minutes) – unanimous vote

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved its May meeting minutes and voted unanimously to support the Planning Department’s recommendation to revise the zoning ordinance in line with the South Norfolk Historic District Design Guidelines. The board also approved seven separate project applications, each with a 4‑0 vote, and postponed a solar‑panel request after a 2‑2 split. All actions were recorded as unanimous except the postponed item.

• Approved support for zoning ordinance revisions to match historic design guidelines (4-0)
• Approved aluminum fencing at Truitt Intermediate School yards (4-0)
• Approved wooden handrails on 1320 Chesapeake Avenue porch (4-0)
• Approved K‑style gutters at 1207 Decatur Street (4-0)
• Approved painted rear deck with 3/12 roof pitch at 1417 Chesapeake Avenue (4-0)
• Approved wheelchair lift and 5’ x 6’ deck at 1221 Jackson Avenue (4-0)
• Continued solar‑panel application at 1332 Stewart Street pending further review (2-2)
• Approved reissue of extensive siding and exterior upgrades at 1302 Jefferson Street (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The board moved into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. In the open session, it unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting and accepted the recommendation to award a banking services contract to TowneBank (RFP‑25‑013‑9999). It also authorized a memorandum of understanding for a farmers market at 1328 22nd Street and 906 B Street and approved three South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications for properties on Seaboard Avenue, Rodgers Street, and Chesapeake Avenue.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved TowneBank banking contract (RFP‑25‑013‑9999) (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU for farmers market at 1328 22nd St & 906 B St (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1434 Seaboard Ave (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1321 Rodgers St (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1044 Chesapeake Ave (unanimous)

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the May meeting minutes with corrections. The board voted 8‑0 to schedule the next meeting for Monday, September 8, 2025, due to the Labor Day holiday. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May meeting minutes with corrections (motion by Shamekia Gordon, seconded by Atarra Collins)
• Voted 8‑0 to schedule September 8, 2025 meeting (motion by Donna Elliott, seconded by Shamekia Gordon)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Shamekia Gordon, seconded by Ronald Tesch)

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The council approved the April 23 minutes as sent. It also approved two License Plate Fund applications: a $5,000 grant for the Chesapeake CARES Crisis Center and a $2,500 grant for the Stonegate Civic League, each motion carried with no opposition. Volunteers were asked to email their hours by June 5.

• Approved 23 April 2025 minutes as sent (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Chesapeake CARES Crisis Center grant (motion carried with no opposition)
• Approved $2,500 Stonegate Civic League grant (motion carried with no opposition)

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The committee approved the FY26 operating budget requesting $181,400 from the General Fund. It also approved the FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes funding for South Norfolk residential rehabilitation, Great Bridge seed money, and new projects at Indian River, Deep Creek, and Western Branch. The next meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY26 operating budget requesting $181,400 from General Fund
• Approved FY26‑FY30 Capital Improvement Plan (South Norfolk rehab, Great Bridge seed, Indian River, Deep Creek, Western Branch)
• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (adopted)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 20, 2025 at 2130 South Military Highway
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The board voted unanimously to appoint Anna Nagorniuk as Recording Secretary, Frank Lilley as Chair, and Scott Grinels as Vice Chair. Each motion received a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Anna Nagorniuk as Recording Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Frank Lilley as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Grinels as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 20 and April 17, 2025 meetings. Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the interim election slate, naming Benjamin Miner as Chair, Jerenda Manley as Vice‑Chair, and Seth Belkin as Secretary, who will serve until the October 2025 regular elections. The commission set the next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, noting there will be no meeting in June due to the Juneteenth holiday.

• Approved March 20 and April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by M. Vecchione, seconded by B. Miner)
• Approved interim election slate unanimously; B. Miner appointed Chair, J. Manley Vice‑Chair, S. Belkin Secretary
• Set next meeting date for July 17, 2025; June meeting cancelled for Juneteenth holiday

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the FY 25/26 project and operating grant amounts for each applicant organization. The commission also unanimously voted to hold the next meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Chair Wigginton noted her term ends in August and officer elections will be held at that next meeting.

• Approved March minutes (unanimously)
• Approved FY 25/26 grant awards to listed arts organizations (unanimously)
• Moved next CFAC meeting to Thursday, June 26, 2025 (unanimously)

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the formation of a four‑person subcommittee to review future park and facility naming requests. It also adopted updated naming policies that were finalized on May 1, 2025. The board declined to take any further action on the specific requests to name Oak Grove Lake Park after Claire Askew or to add additional acknowledgments for Officer Schock. No further action is required at this time.

• Established four‑person subcommittee to review future naming requests
• Adopted updated naming policies (effective May 1, 2025)
• Declined further action on naming Oak Grove Lake Park after Claire Askew
• Declined further action on additional acknowledgments for Officer Schock

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 10 and April 14, 2025 meetings. All present members voted in favor of each item. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all present voted in favor)
• Approved minutes from 03-10-2025 (all present voted in favor)
• Approved minutes from 04-14-2025 (all present voted in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the April meeting minutes. The commission selected the location for the Captain Don A. Sharer interpretive panel, to be installed in front of an oak tree at the Sheriff's Office on 401 Albemarle Drive. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Selected location for Captain Sharer interpretive panel at 401 Albemarle Drive

Human Services Advisory Board

The board voted to accept the meeting agenda as written and to approve the April meeting minutes. Two separate motions to adjourn the meeting were made and seconded, ending the session at 7:12 PM and again at 7:17 PM. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Agenda accepted as written (motion by Ivoress Morris, seconded by Vickie Haralson)
• April meeting minutes approved (motion by Ivoress Morris, seconded by Atarra Collins)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM (motion by Atarra Collins, seconded by Ivoress Morris)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM (motion by Donna Elliott, seconded by Shamekia Gordon)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board unanimously approved five property renovation applications, including changes to roofs, gutters, windows, and additions. The board also postponed the annual officer elections to May 21 and approved the prior meeting minutes. All actions were voted 3‑0 in favor.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed annual officer elections to May 21 (3-0)
• Approved 1110 Rodgers Street application after moving it to agenda end (3-0)
• Approved 1501 Seaboard Avenue application with downspout amendment (3-0)
• Approved 1116 Rodgers Street application with driveway, sidewalk, and window changes (3-0)
• Approved 1100 Park Avenue application as proposed (3-0)
• Approved 1002 Park Avenue application with added window muntins (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Stormwater Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. Citizens raised concerns about the condition of the Plantation Lakes retention ponds, possible grease runoff, and ownership of a nearby pump house. Staff provided an operations update showing 353 work orders received in March, 240 completed and 107 still open, and described several pipe inspections and maintenance projects. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission did not have a quorum, so the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes were not approved and the approval was deferred to the May meeting. Staff updates on design guidelines, area plans, and project bids were presented, and upcoming events and bylaw revisions were discussed. The next commission meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Approval of Jan 16, 2025 minutes deferred to May meeting

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The board approved the January 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It then approved application PLN‑CBPA‑2025‑003, an after‑the‑fact exception to allow two 100‑sq‑ft sheds, an above‑ground pool and deck within the 50‑foot resource protection area at 1204 Glen Landing, subject to three stipulations. The motion passed with a 7‑0 vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved PLN-CBPA-2025-003 with stipulations (7-0)
• Stipulation: two sheds to be permitted with Zoning Department within 60 days
• Stipulation: mitigation plantings to follow manufacturer’s recommendation
• Stipulation: half of shrub plantings to be installed between 8‑ft bed and 50‑ft RPA line

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board established the 2025 committee assignments for the Executive, Administration and Finance, Community and Governmental Relations, and Programs and Services committees. It also approved the creation of three new positions in the Fiscal Unit: one Accountant II and two Account Technicians. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting noted the Deputy City Manager’s upcoming retirement and ongoing staffing interviews.

• Established Executive Committee members (Brian Cuffie Chair, Mark Davis Vice Chair, Justin Fernheimer Secretary, Robert Rabuse Member-at-Large)
• Established Administration and Finance Committee members (Justin Fernheimer, Robert Rabuse)
• Established Community and Governmental Relations Committee members (Mark Davis, Dwight Parker Sr., Jennifer Stafford)
• Established Programs and Services Committee members (Ayisha Buggs, A. Keith Chapman, Chrissy Nieves)
• Approved addition of one Accountant II position to the Fiscal Unit
• Approved addition of two Account Technician positions to the Fiscal Unit

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee approved the February meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to speak at the City Council meeting on April 22 to ask for additional funding for the arts. The committee also moved its next meeting to July 10, which was approved unanimously.

• Approved February minutes (unanimously)
• Decided to speak at City Council meeting April 22 to propose more arts funding
• Moved next Public Arts meeting to July 10 (unanimously)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the March meeting minutes. Commissioners revised a draft letter to the City Council about updating the 1999 archaeology study and agreed to submit the final version. They also approved submitting Vice Chair Wallace’s letter to the Planning Department to request a presentation to the Planning Commission. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Submitted final draft letter to City Council regarding archaeology study update
• Submitted Vice Chair Wallace’s letter to Planning Department to request Planning Commission presentation

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the March Social Services and Human Services Advisory Board meeting minutes. Board members agreed to donate supplies to the animal shelter and to correct the Board presentation before sending it to Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM.

• Adopt agenda (motion by Ronald Tesch, seconded by Atarra Collins)
• Approve March Social Services Advisory Board minutes (motion by Donna Elliott, seconded by Atarra Collins)
• Approve March Human Services Advisory Board minutes (motion by Vickie Haralson, seconded by Ronald Tesch)
• Agree to donate items to the animal shelter (decision by board members)
• Approve corrections to Board presentation (requested by Lisa Harrell Shellman, action by Wendy Matthis)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:12 PM (motion by Atarra Collins, seconded by Ivoress Morris)

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting minutes with corrections after a motion by Ward and a second by Johnson, passing unanimously. The board also established a subcommittee to review the city’s facility‑naming procedures, assigning four members to the task.

• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Established subcommittee to review naming procedures for city facilities

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved six Certificate of Appropriateness applications, each with specific conditions or amendments, and voted 4‑0 on each. The board postponed the 1002 Park Avenue application until correct Special Power of Attorney documentation is provided. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 1409 Jackson Avenue driveway extension, pending adjacent owner consent (4-0)
• Approved 1411 Seaboard Avenue attic dormer window replacement as written (4-0)
• Approved 1338 Seaboard Avenue alterations with amended porch roofing, siding, and door material (4-0)
• Continued 1002 Park Avenue application pending corrected Special Power of Attorney (4-0)
• Approved 1434 Seaboard Avenue repairs with amended porch flooring, railings, and siding options (4-0)
• Approved 1100 Park Avenue alterations with changes to vinyl color and other details (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously selected Tolson & Tolson, Inc. as the demolition contractor for four properties on Bainbridge Boulevard. It also unanimously approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications for 1423 Rodgers Street and 1224 Stewart Street. The next board meeting is set for May 7, 2025.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Tolson & Tolson, Inc. as demolition contractor for 1413, 1417, 1420, 1421 Bainbridge Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1423 Rodgers Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1224 Stewart Street (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for May 7, 2025

Stormwater Committee

A quorum was present and the committee approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting included operational, engineering, and environmental updates but no additional actions were formally approved or denied. No new business was decided beyond the routine updates.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (Poyner/Battle)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January and February 2025 meetings. It also unanimously approved the Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee comments on the Greenbrier Area Plan. No other actions were voted on; the meeting included updates on Bike Month planning and a proposed road acquisition.

• Approved Jan & Feb 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Greenbrier Area Plan comments (unanimous)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners decided to hold interim elections at the May meeting for the three leadership positions until the regular October elections. They also agreed to participate in the City Council community meeting on June 3 and to prepare meeting content, and to reschedule the Healthy Chesapeake speaker for next month. The next SNRC meeting was set for April 17, 2025.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by V. Josue, second S. Belkin)
• Decided to hold interim elections for three leadership positions at the May meeting
• Decided SNRC will participate in City Council community meeting on June 3
• Commissioners will work with staff to prepare meeting content for the June 3 event
• Staff will look into inviting Police to an upcoming SNRC meeting
• Rescheduled Healthy Chesapeake as next month’s guest speaker
• Set next SNRC meeting date for April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM