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

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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

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.

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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 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)

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.

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 Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will convene for its September 8, 2025 meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. The board will also receive updates from agency reports, directors’ reports, and a financial report.

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 Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for residential alterations, including solar panel installations and exterior repairs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• 1332 Stewart Street: Installation of roof-mounted solar panels (remanded by City Council)
• 1302 Park Avenue: Porch roof replacement, vinyl siding, and new front door
• 1107 Ohio Street: New two-story east addition and vinyl siding replacement
• 1138 Seaboard Avenue: After-the-fact porch rail, door, and chimney removal
• 1302 Jefferson Street: Installation of two shed roof canopies and brick walkway

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)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Chesapeake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2025, at City Hall to decide two appeals. One appeal contests a March 27, 2025 notice of violation for a property on Baum Road. The second request seeks a variance to reduce a rear-yard setback to 13 feet for a pergola on Fryar Court.

• Appeal of Notice of Violation for 2441 Baum Road (ZON-BZA-2025-00007)
• Variance request for rear-yard setback reduction to 13 feet for pergola at 609 Fryar Court (ZON-BZA-2025-00011)

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee will convene on August 25, 2025, to approve the minutes from the July 28 meeting and receive routine operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

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 commission will receive updates from city staff and review the Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a map exercise and project discussion.

• Overview of Chesapeake 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Map exercise and project discussion
• City staff updates

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 Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the executive director's report, strategic plan progress, and updates from board meetings. Members will also review property suggestions for the board and consider recommendations for committee action.

• Review of Strategic Plan Report
• Discussion of Property Suggestions for Board of Directors

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 Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will meet to approve the fiscal year 2026 performance contract budget, the revised sliding fee scale effective March 1, 2025, and the 2024 Continuous Quality Improvement annual report. The board will also receive committee and agency reports and hear a presentation on the PEAKE Team.

• Board approval of FY26 performance contract budget
• Board approval of revised sliding fee scale effective March 1, 2025
• Presentation of CQI 2025 Annual Report for calendar year 2024
• Presentation of PEAKE Team (tour of RV after adjournment)
• Agency report on revised sliding fee scale

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 board will receive a staff presentation from the Planning Department regarding a Comprehensive Plan update. Members will also discuss draft plan recommendations and athletic subcommittee business.

• Staff presentation on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of Draft Plan Recommendations
• Athletic Subcommittee report

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 Board of Historic and Architectural Review will discuss solar panel guidelines and review two applications for home modifications. The board is deciding on a storm door installation and a revised design for an after-the-fact rear porch.

• Review of Solar Panel Guidelines and Review
• 1136 Rodgers Street: Installation of aluminum single-panel glazed storm door
• 1325 Chesapeake Avenue: After-the-fact construction of rear enclosed porch

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 will meet on August 6, 2025, to discuss its draft mission statement, a proposed amendment to a professional services agreement, and updates on property rehabilitation grants. The board will also review city staff updates, including the 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan, and receive legal updates from counsel.

• Review of draft mission, vision, and values statement
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Fleckenstein Young & Pearson, P.C.)
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program update for 1320 Chesapeake Avenue
• 2045 Draft Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Legal engagement letter review

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)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding Jolliff Road prioritization and Comprehensive Plan policies. The agenda also includes a review of the committee's establishing ordinance and bylaws. Members will receive status updates on TCONN implementation.

• Prioritization of Jolliff Road
• Review of BTAC establishing Ordinance
• Bylaws Review
• TCONN implementation status
• Comprehensive Plan policies

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

Stormwater Committee

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

• Operations Update
• Engineering Update
• Environmental Quality Update

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

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The Council reviewed accomplishments from the past year, including the Healthy Landscapes and Storm Drain Medallion programs. Members discussed upcoming litter cleanups and a proposed $5,000 funding goal for a 2026 Earth Day movie screening.

• Re-elected Amy Weber (Chair), Mike Hoffman (Vice-Chair), and Jared Hoernig (Secretary)
• Reported 1,430 pounds of trash collected by 113 volunteers during Clean the Bay Day
• Proposed $5,000 budget for a 2026 Earth Day screening of The Lorax at City Park
• Scheduled fall cleanup for September 20 on Route 17 between Deep Creek Park and Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
• Initiated a three-year review of Council By-Laws to be completed in August

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)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to subdivide a property for two dwelling units and an appeal regarding a solid waste management facility violation. The meeting includes a public hearing for new and unfinished business.

• ZON-BZA-2024-0008: Appeal of a Notice of Violation for a Solid Waste Management Facility at 101 Freeman Ave
• BZA-2025-00010: Variance request to subdivide and establish two dwelling units at 809 Gatefield Avenue

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The Commission will meet to receive city staff updates and review a public survey and town meeting event from June 3. Members will also discuss Capital Improvement Projects for fiscal year 2027.

• Discussion of FY27 Capital Improvement Projects
• Recap of June 3 Town Meeting Event and Public Survey
• City Staff Updates

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 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing to review a land-use exception. The board decided on a request to build a single-family home within a protected buffer zone.

• Approved exception for 1804 Rockwood Drive to build a home within the 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffer
• Approval of 2,603 square feet of additional impervious area at 1804 Rockwood Drive
• Requirement for 14 large canopy trees to be planted at 1804 Rockwood Drive
• Update on resiliency amendments to the CBPA Act and implementation schedule

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)

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board discussed a request from visitors to add a Sunday to the early voting calendar. The Board declined the request, noting that early voting locations and times were already approved by the City Council and Saturday voting is mandated by state law.

• Approval of minutes for June 17 primary canvas and provisional ballot meetings
• Discussion of 45 days of early voting and five satellite locations
• Closed session for the General Registrar's annual evaluation
• Closed session regarding a complaint about an election officer on Primary Day

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a new application for a telecommunications tower. The body will also address unfinished business regarding the Comprehensive Plan 2045 and the Dwellings Farms application.

• Proposed telecommunications tower at 1521 Sam’s Circle
• PLN-USE-2024-045, Dwellings Farms Application
• Comprehensive Plan 2045
• Interpretive Panel for Captain Sharer
• Potential Bus Tour

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)

Public Arts Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

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 committee will receive financial and traffic updates regarding the Chesapeake Transportation System and an update on the SNJB. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a discussion of new business.

• Chesapeake Transportation System Financial & Traffic Update
• SNJB Update

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)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board is reviewing several Certificates of Appropriateness for residential exterior changes. Decisions include the installation of solar panels, siding replacements, and roof updates in historic districts.

• 1332 Stewart Street: Installation of roof-mounted solar panels
• 1238 Chesapeake Avenue: Replacement of wooden siding with forest green vinyl siding
• 1217 Park Avenue: Replacement of 3-tab shingle roof with gray architectural shingles and K-style gutters
• 1512 Chesapeake Avenue: After-the-fact architectural shingle roof replacement and solar panel installation
• 1124 Rodgers Street: After-the-fact replacement of ribbon driveway with solid paved driveway

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 of Directors will meet to elect its officers and receive reports from the Treasurer, Executive Director, and Strategic Plan. The body will also discuss property reports and the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program regarding 1050 Chesapeake Avenue
• Property Reports
• Strategic Plan Report

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

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three cases involving zoning ordinance violations and a request for a home construction variance. The meeting includes one item of unfinished business and two new public hearing items.

• Appeal of a Notice of Violation for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Rehab Facility at 2856 Forehand Dr
• Appeal of a Notice of Violation for 2441 Baum Road
• Variance request to construct a primary home on a corner lot at 2238 Vicker Ave

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The Council discussed the creation of an Urban Forester role and the update of the City's urban forestry plan following a meeting with the City Manager. Members also coordinated landscaping projects at the Indian River Library and reviewed a draft application for license plate funding.

• City Manager Chris Price committed to discussing the Urban Forester position and urban forestry plan updates within two months
• Approval of $867 in calendar sales revenues to be allocated for environmental projects or awards
• Grant received from Keep Virginia Beautiful to install eight cigarette litter receptacles
• Notable Yards Contest nominations open July 1 through September 1 with $50 gift certificates from White’s Old Mill Nursery
• Election of Becky Greenwald as Chair, Denise Bennett as Vice-Chair, and Lauren Ragsac as Secretary

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)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss prioritization requests for 2026 and review Comprehensive Plan policies. The agenda includes a review of the ordinance that establishes the committee and an update on TCONN implementation.

• Prioritization asks for 2026
• Review of BTAC establishing Ordinance
• Comprehensive Plan Policies discussion
• TCONN implementation status and Story Map corrections

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

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 April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Operations Update
• Engineering Update
• Environmental Quality Update

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)

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The commission will meet to elect officers and receive reports on the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend and grant application processes. The body will also discuss dedicated funding sources and research plans.

• Election of Officers
• Report on Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend
• Report on grant application process
• Discussion of dedicated funding source

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 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board reviewed and approved two applications for exceptions to build within protected buffers. The board also discussed implementation schedules for resiliency amendments to the CBPA Act.

• Approved exception for a 158 SF shed at 131 Westonia Road
• Approved exception for a single-family home with 2,141 SF of impervious area at Lot 83 Green Meadow Point Section 2
• Discussion of resiliency amendments to the CBPA Act

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)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board met on June 18, 20, and 23 to conduct the canvas and provisional ballot meetings for the June 17 Primary. The board verified election night figures and reviewed provisional ballots, including same-day registrations. The process concluded with the signing and forwarding of completed abstracts to the state.

• Approval of April 9, 2025, Board minutes
• Verification of tapes and Statements of Results from election night
• Review of provisional ballots and same-day registrations
• Signing and submission of completed abstracts to the state

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will discuss the Dwellings Farms application and provide updates on the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp.

• PLN-USE-2024-045, Dwellings Farms Application
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Interpretive Panel for Captain Sharer
• Potential Bus Tour
• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp

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

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will convene at 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2025, at 224 Great Bridge Boulevard. The meeting is largely procedural, including approval of the agenda and minutes, followed by routine reports from directors and agency leadership. A presentation on the Assertive Community Treatment program will be given by Senior Clinician Maggie Waldron.

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 Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider eight applications for exterior modifications to properties in the historic district. Decisions include a school perimeter fence and various residential updates such as siding, gutters, and decks.

• Installation of 4 ft. tall aluminum fencing around Truitt Intermediate School yards (1100 Holly Avenue)
• Comprehensive siding, window, door, and portico replacement at 1302 Jefferson Street
• After-the-fact replacement of a rear 2-story wooden deck at 1417 Chesapeake Avenue
• Installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 1332 Stewart Street
• After-the-fact installation of a wheelchair lift and wooden front deck at 1221 Jackson Avenue

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 Chesapeake Land Bank Authority will meet to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the call to order, approval of minutes, and reports.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Executive Director's report
• Financial report
• Discussion of new business

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 board will meet to receive reports from human services and social services programs. The agenda includes updates from the Youth and Senior committees. No specific votes or new ordinances are listed.

• Community Programs report
• Juvenile Services report
• Youth Committee report
• Senior Committee report
• Benefits and Family Services Programs reports

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 Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council reviewed committee reports on litter reduction, landscaping, and tree planting. The body approved two funding requests from the License Plate Fund and discussed upcoming community cleanup events.

• Approved $5,000.00 License Plate Fund grant to Chesapeake CARES Crisis Center
• Approved $2,500.00 License Plate Fund grant to Stonegate Civic League
• Planned tree plantings at Georgetown Primary, Truitt Elementary, and Indian River High School
• Scheduled Clean the Bay Day for 07 June at 10 different sites
• Scheduled Greenbrier Parkway cleanup for 31 May

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)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for zoning variances and appeals of notices of violation. The meeting includes discussions on unpermitted construction and requirements for conditional use permits.

• ZON-BZA-2025-00005: Appeal of violation notice for an alcohol and substance abuse rehab facility at 2856 Forehand Dr
• ZON-BZA-2024-0008: Appeal of violation notice for a solid waste management facility at 101 Freeman Ave
• ZON-BZA-2025-00006: Variance request for a rear yard setback reduction for an addition at 520 Owens Ter
• ZON-BZA-2022-00051: Withdrawal of variance request for a fence at 0 B St

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The Citizen Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority will meet to review the Executive Director's report. The committee will also hold a strategic plan discussion with the Center for Community Progress.

• Strategic plan discussion with Center for Community Progress
• Executive Director Report

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 is meeting to conduct its annual election of officers. There are no regular agenda items scheduled for this meeting.

• Annual Election of Officers

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 will meet to receive city staff updates and discuss the June 3 Town Meeting event. The body will also address interim elections and bylaws updates.

• Discussion of June 3 Town Meeting Event
• Interim Elections and Bylaws Update
• City Staff Updates

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 will discuss reports on the Spring Arts Festival, the grants application process, arts group liaison duties, and a dedicated funding source research plan. The commission will also consider new business including a Facebook page and electing officers.

• Report on Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival Weekend (Commissioner Berry)
• Grants – Application and Application Process (Commissioner Rivera)
• Dedicated Funding Source Team research and plan (Chair Wigginton, Commissioners Croslin, Berry)
• Election of Officers
• Facebook Page discussion

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 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to address unfinished business. The primary focus is a request from the City Council regarding site naming.

• City Council request for site naming

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 Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors is meeting to review and approve several administrative policies. These include policies regarding the rights of individuals receiving services and quality assurance.

• Review of Policy 7.01 Rights of Individuals Receiving Services
• Review of Policy 7.07 Restriction on Freedoms of Everyday Life
• Review of Policy 7.09 Reporting Requirements
• Review of Policy 9.02 Quality Assurance

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes from March and April meetings. A presentation on Impact Initiators (I-2) will be given by Gail McLemore. Directors will report on finances and program highlights. The meeting includes public comment and agency updates.

• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on Impact Initiators (I-2) by Gail McLemore, Quality Assurance Analyst
• Financial report for May 2025
• Program highlights report for May 2025

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 commission will review a feasibility study for the National Park Service Great Dismal Swamp Heritage Area. The body will also discuss an interpretive panel for Captain Sharer and a request for a National Historic Preservation Month video.

• National Park Service Great Dismal Swamp Heritage Area Feasibility Study public comment
• Interpretive Panel for Captain Sharer
• National Historic Preservation Month video production request
• Staff reports on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp

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 Human Services and Social Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including call to order, approval of past minutes, and adoption of the agenda. The agenda features a Director's Report, program updates from Community Programs and Juvenile Services, and sub-committee reports from the Youth and Senior Committees. A discussion of upcoming board projects is scheduled, but no specific actions or funding decisions are listed.

• Review and approval of April meeting minutes
• Director's Report covering department updates
• Community Programs and Juvenile Services program reports
• Youth and Senior Committee reports
• Discussion of upcoming Board Projects

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 Board of Historic and Architectural Review will meet to consider five certificate of appropriateness applications for properties in the South Norfolk Local Historic District. Items include new construction of a two-story home at 1116 Rodgers Street, installation of gutters and handrails, and after-the-fact approvals for alterations at 1100 and 1002 Park Avenue. The board will also hold its annual election of officers.

• 1116 Rodgers Street: extension of approval for new two-story single-family home construction
• 1100 Park Avenue: after-the-fact approval for removal of deck, reconstruction of shed roof, and other alterations
• 1002 Park Avenue: after-the-fact approval for removal of garage and multiple replacements of windows, doors, and railings
• 1110 Rodgers Street: installation of iron handrails on front porch steps
• 1501 Seaboard Avenue: installation of new K-style gutters and downspouts

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

This meeting of the Chesapeake Stormwater Committee consists entirely of procedural items: approval of previous minutes, citizen comments, and departmental updates from Operations, Engineering, and Environmental Quality. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The meeting is routine and does not contain any concrete actionable items.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 24, 2025
• Citizen comments period
• Operations update
• Engineering update
• Environmental Quality update

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

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate events for Bike Month and review the Sidewalk Ranking Program. Members will also discuss a letter regarding the City Budget and receive updates from the Planning Commission.

• Bike Fest on May 5
• Sunray Bike Tour on May 11
• Letter on City Budget
• Sidewalk Ranking Program
• Indian River Park subcommittee

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council met on April 23, 2025, to discuss ongoing environmental initiatives and committee updates. Reports included a pilot SPSA facility for single-stream recycling and concerns about Suffolk landfill capacity within 30 years. The council approved minutes, selected a nominating committee, and renamed the Waste Management Committee to the Litter Reduction Committee.

• Great American Cleanup: 152 volunteers collected 2,770 pounds of trash
• Governor Youngkin signed SB1666 requiring notification on invasive plant sales (effective Jan 1, 2027)
• Clean the Bay Day scheduled for June 7 at 10 approved locations
• Urban Forestry Master Plan letter submitted and included in city budget
• Waste Management Committee renamed to Litter Reduction Committee

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The commission will meet to receive city staff updates and hear from guest speaker Phyllis Stoneburner of Healthy Chesapeake. Members will discuss the June 3 Town Meeting event and review elections and bylaws updates.

• Guest presentation by Phyllis Stoneburner with Healthy Chesapeake
• Discussion of June 3 Town Meeting Event
• Elections and Bylaws update

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 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing and approved a combined after-the-fact exception for two sheds and an additional exception for an aboveground swimming pool and deck within the 50-foot landward portion of the 100-foot Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffer at 1204 Glen Landing. The vote was 7-0, with stipulations including 60-day zoning permit for sheds and specific mitigation planting requirements.

• After-the-fact exception for two 100 SF sheds at 1204 Glen Landing, approved with 60-day zoning permit requirement
• Additional exception for aboveground swimming pool and deck within the RPA buffer
• Mitigation planting required: shrubs spaced per manufacturer recommendation, half planted between the 8-foot bed and 50-foot RPA buffer line
• Application by Shane and Patricia Owens, agent Chesapeake Bay Site Solutions, Inc.
• Unanimous approval (7-0; Mathews/Underhill motion)

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 Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will meet to assign members to its 2025 committees. The board will also receive a presentation on emergency services and review agency and financial reports.

• 2025 Committee Assignments for Executive, Administration and Finance, Community and Governmental Relations, and Programs and Services committees
• Emergency Services presentation by Justin Kolaya
• Review of Financial Report 04-2025
• Review of Agency Report 04-2025

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 will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding the review of by-laws. The meeting includes staff reports from the City Manager’s Office, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission.

• Review of By-laws

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 Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss staff reports and unfinished business. The agenda includes updates on specific historical sites and a proposed presentation for the Planning Commission.

• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Staff report on Williamson Farmhouse at the Chesapeake Arboretum
• Discussion on interpretive panel for Captain Sharer
• Proposed presentation for Planning 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 Chesapeake Human Services and Social Services Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting on April 7, 2025, with no specific votes or binding actions on the agenda. The board will hear director’s and program reports, including community programs, juvenile services, benefits, and family services, as well as sub-committee reports from the youth and senior committees. A discussion of upcoming board projects is scheduled, but no concrete proposals or votes are listed. The agenda is primarily procedural and informational.

• Review and approval of March meeting minutes
• Director’s report
• Human services program reports (community programs, juvenile services)
• Sub-committee reports (youth committee, senior committee)
• Discussion of upcoming board projects

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)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved minutes, set ballot order for the June 17 Republican primary for Sheriff (David Rosado first, Wallace Chadwick second), and discussed election security in closed session. They deferred a decision on working Juneteenth until deadlines are certain, and the Registrar will address City Council on May 13 about split precinct waiver, satellite early voting, and precinct change.

• Drew ballot position for Sheriff primary: David Rosado first, Wallace Chadwick second
• Approved Local Election Security Standards (LESS) compliance and remediation plans
• Updated and approved the September 2008 Voting Security Manual
• Discussed but did not decide on working Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
• Registrar to appear before City Council on May 13, 2025 for split precinct waiver, satellite early voting, and precinct change

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board will receive a staff presentation on the PRT Master Plan update, along with routine items such as approval of minutes and reports. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the master plan at this meeting.

• Staff presentation on PRT Master Plan update by Interface Studios

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 Board of Historic and Architectural Review will discuss the timeline for enacting the South Norfolk Design Guidelines and review six certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations to historic properties. The meeting includes public input and committee reports.

• South Norfolk Design Guidelines Update, timeline for enactment
• 1409 Jackson Avenue – Repair and extension of existing ribbon driveway through rear yard
• 1411 Seaboard Avenue – After-the-fact replacement of wooden attic dormer window
• 1338 Seaboard Avenue – After-the-fact removal of porch awning, metal roof replacement, vinyl siding and window installation
• 1002 Park Avenue – After-the-fact removal of garage, multiple window, door, and railing replacements

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 Chesapeake Land Bank Authority will discuss and possibly vote on acquiring properties at 1212 and in the 1400 block, as well as seeking proposals for property management. The agenda also includes discussion of a potential acquisition with a listed amount, though specific details are partially garbled in the source document.

• Consideration of property at 1212 (address partially unreadable)
• Consideration of property in the 1400 block
• Discussion of seeking proposals for property management
• Potential acquisition with a listed dollar or parcel number (source text unclear)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative items

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

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding zoning violations and variance requests for fences and site plans. The body will also elect a new Secretary and review litigation.

• Appeal of a Notice of Violation for a Solid Waste Management Facility at 101 Freeman Ave
• Variance request for a 6’ fence at 0 B St to reduce front yard setback from 15’ to 0’
• Appeal of a Development Letter for Recycled Properties at 5444 Bainbridge Blvd
• Variance request for a 6’ front yard fence at 4720 Ballahack Rd
• Election of a new Secretary

Stormwater Committee

The committee will meet to review updates from the Operations, Engineering, and Environmental Quality departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.

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 will meet to review comments on the Greenbrier Area Plan and receive a Planning Commission update. Members will also discuss Bike Month planning and the implementation status of TCONN.

• Greenbrier Area Plan comments
• TCONN implementation status
• Bike Month planning
• Planning Commission update
• Committee vacancies

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 will meet to review city staff updates and discuss bylaws and elections. The body will also discuss programs and speakers for 2025.

• Discussion of Elections and Bylaws
• Discussion of 2025 Programs/Speakers
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

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

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Commission discussed preparations for the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival and reviewed grant applications from several organizations. The body also addressed a delay in the reconstruction of the Superintendent’s House at the Cornland School due to the presence of protected bats.

• Approval of a late grant application from Young Audiences Arts for Learning
• Review of grant applications from Hampton Roads Jazz Inc., Area 2 Act SO of NAACP Chesapeake, Studio 360 Performing Arts, and UpBeat Music Foundation
• Discussion of reconstruction delays for the Superintendent’s House at the Cornland School
• Report that the dedicated funding source has come to a halt

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board decided to relocate a polling precinct and seek a waiver for a split precinct. The board also met with a resident regarding voter ID challenges and election transparency.

• Approved moving Precinct 52, Shipyard Road, from Grassfield Baptist Church to Hugo Owen Middle School for the November 4, 2025 election
• Approved motion to ask City Council to reapply to the Department of Elections for a waiver to administer a split precinct in Precinct 54-Pughsville
• Discussion with resident Dennis A. Black regarding a 'Notice to Challenge Voter IDs in Virginia'

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will receive staff reports on four specific historical sites. Members will also discuss unfinished business regarding a Councilmember request and an interpretive panel for Captain Sharer.

• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Staff report on Former Nike Missile Admin Site at 920 Minuteman Drive
• Staff report on Sunray School Rehabilitation Project
• Staff report on Williamson Farmhouse at the Chesapeake Arboretum
• Discussion of interpretive panel for Captain Sharer

The Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes and heard staff reports on ongoing projects, including the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, demolition of the former Nike Missile Administrative Site, and the Sunray School rehabilitation. Commissioners agreed to draft a letter to City Council recommending a professional consultant update the 1999 archaeological survey. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM.

• Approved February meeting minutes as presented
• Agreed to draft letter to City Council recommending consultant for archaeological survey update
• Noted demolition of Nike Missile site buildings at 920 Minuteman Drive to begin following week
• Noted asbestos abatement completed at Sunray School; structural repairs to be incorporated
• Noted concrete pad installed for handicapped parking at Williamson Farmhouse

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board will consider a revision to the schedule of charges and sliding fee scale, including approval to bill for developmental disability case management at $382.68 effective July 1, 2022, and revise the sliding fee scale effective March 1, 2025. Other agenda items include a presentation on Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, approval of minutes, and financial/program updates.

• Approval to bill for developmental disability case management services at $382.68 (effective July 1, 2022)
• Revision to the sliding fee scale (effective March 1, 2025)
• Presentation on Psycho-Social Rehabilitation by Clinical Program Supervisor Brent Falvo
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting
• Financial report and program highlights review

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors met on March 10, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The board received updates on the executive director search, a new board member introduction, and a presentation on psychosocial rehabilitation services. They also approved revisions to the schedule of charges and sliding fee scale, and staff title changes to align with city structures.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda and February 10, 2025 minutes
• Approved revision to schedule of charges and sliding fee scale
• Approved staff title changes (e.g., Executive Director to Director of CIBH)

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board will meet to discuss community event planning and permitting. The board is also scheduled to consider a naming rights request.

• Staff presentation on Community Event Planning/Permitting
• Naming Rights Request

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Staff reported that the Cornland School building has been renovated and is hosting open houses, and construction on the historical village has begun with completion expected by fall 2025. A proposal to form a subcommittee to review naming rights for city parks was discussed, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved the meeting minutes unanimously.
• Heard an update that the Cornland School building has been renovated and is open for tours.
• Heard that construction on the historical village has started and is projected to finish by fall 2025.
• Discussed forming a subcommittee to review naming rights for city parks, but no formal request was submitted.

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will discuss updates to the South Norfolk Design Guidelines. The board will also decide on three applications for exterior repairs and material replacements in the South Norfolk Local Historic District.

• 1223 Decatur Street: repair/replacement of window trim with white PVC/vinyl wrapping
• 1104 Jackson Avenue: replace front porch overhang with 6" by 6" wood columns and repair siding
• 1338 Seaboard Avenue: replace asbestos siding with blue horizontal Double 4” vinyl siding
• South Norfolk Design Guidelines Update

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for 1223 Decatur Street for like-for-like window trim replacement, and for 1104 Jackson Avenue to reissue a permit with amended columns to be painted rather than wrapped. The board continued the application for 1338 Seaboard Avenue to replace asbestos siding with vinyl siding until next month's meeting. The board also approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0).
• Approved the certificate of appropriateness for 1223 Decatur Street for window trim replacement (4-0).
• Approved the reissued certificate of appropriateness for 1104 Jackson Avenue, with columns to be painted, not wrapped (4-0).
• Continued the certificate of appropriateness for 1338 Seaboard Avenue to next month's meeting (4-0).

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority board will vote on February meeting minutes and receive reports from the treasurer, executive director, and committees. Key updates include the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for three specific properties and a strategic plan update. The meeting is largely procedural with property reports and legal updates.

• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program updates for 1218 Jackson Avenue, 1125 Seaboard Avenue, and 1423 Rodgers Street
• Strategic plan update discussion
• Property reports review
• Treasurer's and executive director's reports

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority approved two South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program applications at 1218 Jackson Avenue and 1125 Seaboard Avenue, and deferred a third at 1423 Rodgers Street. The board also approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous, with Director Joseph D. Miles, IV abstaining on the grant applications.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved rehab grant application at 1218 Jackson Avenue (unanimous, Miles abstained)
• Approved rehab grant application at 1125 Seaboard Avenue (unanimous, Miles abstained)
• Deferred rehab grant application at 1423 Rodgers Street (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review appeals regarding zoning violations and development letters. The meeting includes a request for a fence setback variance and a dispute over a solid waste management facility permit.

• Appeal of a Notice of Violation for a Solid Waste Management Facility at 101 Freeman Ave (ZON-BZA-2024-0008)
• Variance request for a 6' fence setback reduction from 15' to 0' at 0 B St
• Appeal of a Development Letter for Recycled Properties at 5444 Bainbridge Blvd (ZON-BZA-2024-00010)

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council approved previous minutes, received updates on litter cleanup, tree board activities, and a $1.5M EPA grant. The council voted to adopt Greenbrier Parkway for litter cleanup under 'Adopt a Highway' and to resend a letter supporting urban forestry. Volunteers were sought for upcoming cleanups and events.

• Voted to adopt Greenbrier Parkway for litter cleanup from Jarman Road to Kempsville Road
• Voted to resend letter supporting urban forestry in Chesapeake
• Reported 825 pounds of trash collected at Oak Grove Lake Park cleanup
• $1.5M EPA grant awarded for curbside recycling program audit
• $17K remaining from original $60K litter grant for trash cans and signage

Stormwater Committee

The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and citizen comments. There are no specific proposals or decisions listed; the meeting will include updates from operations, engineering, and environmental quality divisions.

• Meeting consists of routine updates and approvals without specific actionable items

The Stormwater Committee approved the January meeting minutes with revisions. The committee also appointed Brennan Waters as Chair and Kevin Walker as Vice Chair. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on operational updates and reports.

• Approved January meeting minutes with revisions (motion by Markiella Moore, seconded by Michael Battle)
• Appointed Brennan Waters as Chair
• Appointed Kevin Walker as Vice Chair

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

At its February 24 meeting, the Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee will discuss 2025 goals, Connecting Chesapeake, Bike Month, and route prioritization. The committee will also receive a Planning Commission update and an update on TCONN implementation. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and citizen hearing.

• Discussion of goals for 2025
• Update on Connecting Chesapeake initiative
• Bike Month planning
• Route prioritization discussion
• Planning Commission update and TCONN implementation status

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee unanimously approved its 2025 goals and a letter to City Council regarding the Hampton Roads Transit study's impact on bicyclists and pedestrians. The committee also tabled approval of January minutes until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Adopted 2025 goals unanimously
• Approved Connecting Chesapeake letter to City Council and Mayor unanimously
• Tabled January minutes approval until March meeting

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, was cancelled due to a snow event. The agenda consisted of procedural boilerplate and planned updates.

Public Arts Committee

The Public Arts Committee meeting is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of minutes from December 2024, and staff reports. The only substantive item is a review of the committee's by-laws under unfinished business. No new business or public hearings with specific proposals are listed.

• Review of By-laws under unfinished business
• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from City Manager’s Office, Parks Recreation and Tourism, and Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission
• Hearing of citizens and board member updates

The Chesapeake Public Art Committee unanimously approved edits to its Bylaws to comply with city ordinance, with the next step being review by the City Attorney's Office. The Committee also unanimously approved a motion to express support for removing the overlay rule to allow murals in all areas of Chesapeake, and a letter to City Council will be drafted. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on the Summit Pointe mural, an art inventory update, a funding request under consideration, and the upcoming Spring Arts Festival.

• Approved December 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved edits to Public Art Committee Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved motion to support removing overlay rule to allow murals citywide (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive staff reports on the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and upcoming events. Members will also address unfinished business regarding a Planning Commission presentation and an interpretive panel for Captain Sharer.

• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Discussion of VA250, Sail 2026 Virginia, and Black History month events
• Proposed presentation for Planning Commission
• Interpretive panel for Captain Sharer

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the January meeting minutes as presented. They discussed two items raised at the February 11 City Council meeting: updating a 1999 document on archaeological and historical assets, and the potential demolition of a Nike missile site. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved January meeting minutes as presented
• Discussed updating 1999 archaeological/historical assets document
• Discussed Nike missile site demolition and preservation options

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The board will consider approving the consent agenda including minutes from January 13, 2025, and hear public comment. A presentation on Prevention Services by Kristen Martin is scheduled. The Nominating Committee proposes a slate of 2025 officers: Chairman Brian Cuffie, Vice Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Justin Fernheimer. Directors will also review the financial report and program highlights.

• Election of 2025 officers: Chairman Brian Cuffie, Vice Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Justin Fernheimer
• Presentation on Prevention Services by Kristen Martin, M.A., CPS
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025
• Review of financial report and program highlights

The board approved the consent agenda and re-elected Brian Cuffie as Chairman, Mark Davis as Vice Chairman, and Justin Fernheimer as Secretary for 2025. Dr. Shawn Barnwell was announced as Acting Director, with a nationwide search for a permanent director to follow. The board reviewed the financial report and discussed prevention services.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 01-13-2025 meeting
• Re-elected Brian Cuffie as Chairman, Mark Davis as Vice Chairman, Justin Fernheimer as Secretary for 2025
• Noted Dr. Shawn Barnwell as Acting Director; nationwide search for permanent director to be launched

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with a staff presentation on landscaping by Lauren Ragsac. Other items include approval of minutes, public comment period, and various reports. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Staff presentation on landscaping by Lauren Ragsac
• Approval of minutes from January meeting
• General hearing of citizens for public comment
• Reports from tourism, parks and recreation, and director updates

The board voted to recommend renaming Southwestern Park to Clementine Elliot Southwestern Park. They also approved the meeting minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates from staff and ex-officio members.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously
• Recommended renaming Southwestern Park to Clementine Elliot Southwestern Park

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider an update to the South Norfolk Design Guidelines and elect officers. The regular agenda includes four Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a temporary wheelchair ramp at 1400 Seaboard Avenue, a roof replacement at 1422 Seaboard Avenue, porch railing replacement at 1004 Park Avenue, and multiple exterior changes at 1302 Park Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Update to South Norfolk Design Guidelines (policy discussion)
• Election of officers
• Installation of temporary 20' aluminum wheelchair ramp at 1400 Seaboard Avenue
• Roof replacement with SA Cap system at 1422 Seaboard Avenue (contract value $4,255.49)
• After-the-fact porch railing replacement at 1004 Park Avenue and comprehensive exterior changes at 1302 Park Avenue

The Board approved certificates of appropriateness for 1400 Seaboard Ave (temporary wheelchair ramp, 1 year), 1422 Seaboard Ave (roof replacement), 1004 Park Ave (porch pickets/railings), and 1302 Park Ave (partial work). For 1302 Park Ave, the Board removed the main roof and window replacement from the application due to insufficient proof, but approved the porch roof, siding, front door, fascia, and removal of the rear addition. The Board also approved a letter of support for the South Norfolk Design Guidelines update and elected interim officers.

• Approved 1400 Seaboard Ave temporary wheelchair ramp for 1 year (6-0)
• Approved 1422 Seaboard Ave roof replacement (6-0)
• Approved 1004 Park Ave porch pickets/railings replacement (6-0)
• Removed main roof and window replacement from 1302 Park Ave application (6-0)
• Approved remaining work at 1302 Park Ave: porch roof, siding, front door, fascia, rear addition removal (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for South Norfolk Design Guidelines update (6-0)
• Elected F. Lilley as interim Chair and S. Grinels as interim Vice Chair until May 2025 (6-0)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved satellite voting plans for the June 17 primary (Registrar's office only) and the November 4 general election (Central Library, Indian River Library, Major Hillard Library, Russell Library, and Cuffee Community Center from Oct 20–Nov 1). They also authorized the General Registrar to request City Council release Election Emergency Management Grant funding. Precinct 52 at Shipyard Road must relocate after July 2025.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2025 meeting
• Authorized request to City Council for Election Emergency Management Grant funding
• Satellite voting set to Registrar's office only for June 17 primary due to expected low turnout
• Five satellite locations approved for November 4 general election: Central Library, Indian River Library, Major Hillard Library, Russell Library, and Cuffee Community Center
• Precinct 52 at Shipyard Road to relocate after July 2025; lease at Grassfield Baptist Church expires July 31

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority board will approve minutes from January, receive treasurer and executive director reports, and discuss updates to the strategic plan. They will review property reports and consider the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for a property at 1223 Decatur Street. Public remarks will be heard, and committee reports will be presented.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report and Executive Director's Report
• Strategic Plan Update
• Property Reports
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program – Ridgway at 1223 Decatur Street

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board approved a South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application for 1223 Decatur Street. The board also approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and entered closed session to discuss personnel matters. Reports were given on finances, property statuses, and a strategic plan update, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program application for 1223 Decatur Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 board meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel discussion (motion by Miles, second by Kish)

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from operations, engineering, and environmental quality divisions. The agenda includes citizen comments and new business, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/25/24 and 4/22/2024 (not signed)
• Operations update
• Engineering update
• Environmental quality update

The committee heard a citizen complaint about a sinkhole on a private easement and discussed options, but took no formal action. They also reviewed operations and engineering updates, and scheduled elections for Chair and Co-Chair for the February meeting.

• November meeting minutes deferred to February for approval
• No action taken on sinkhole repair dispute; staff to contact Assistant City Attorney
• Committee declined to see weekly past-due work report at future meetings
• Elections for Chair and Co-Chair scheduled for February meeting

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee will review October meeting minutes, discuss committee vacancies, and set 2025 goals. New business includes establishing a prioritization process for the Trails and Connectivity Plan, planning Bike Month events including the Ride of Silence, and receiving a Planning Commission update.

• Committee vacancies
• Discussion of goals for 2025
• Trails and Connectivity Plan prioritization process
• Bike Month planning
• Ride of Silence for Bike Month

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee voted to recommend support of the September 26 draft of the Trails and Connectivity Plan, with Chair Ross abstaining. The plan will be considered by City Council on November 19. The committee also re-elected officers, added a July 2025 meeting, and discussed Bike Month events.

• Approved motion to recommend support of Trails and Connectivity Plan draft (Chair Ross abstained)
• Re-elected Chair Ross and Vice Chair Burke, elected Mr. Stephens as Secretary (unanimous)
• Added a July 2025 BTAC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Indian River Park updates to PRT staff updates section
• Formed sub-committee for Bike Month events

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a notice of violation concerning a solid waste facility and an appeal of a development letter for a warehouse site plan. The board will also elect a new Secretary.

• ZON-BZA-2024-0008: Appeal of a Notice of Violation for a Solid Waste Management Facility at 101 Freeman Ave
• ZON-BZA-2024-00010: Appeal of a Development Letter for Recycled Properties at 5444 Bainbridge Blvd
• Election of a new Secretary

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board met to welcome new member Anna Van Laethem and complete the 2025 organization. They approved minutes from November 2024 election activities and unanimously elected Michael K. Brown as Chairman, Anna Van Laethem as Vice Chairman, and Susan Cobb as Recording Secretary. The board also discussed campaign sign rule compliance and an upcoming training conference.

• Welcome of new Electoral Board member Anna Van Laethem
• Approval of minutes from November 2024 election canvass, provisional ballot review, and risk-limiting audit
• Election of officers: Michael K. Brown (Chairman), Anna Van Laethem (Vice Chairman), Susan Cobb (Recording Secretary)
• Discussion of city campaign sign rules and candidate compliance
• Discussion of Virginia Electoral Board Association training March 23-25, 2025 at The Homestead

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The board will receive a staff presentation on the Master Plan Update for parks and recreation. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, reports from department staff, and a public hearing for citizen comments.

• Staff Presentation – Master Plan Update by Ana Elezovic
• Approval of minutes from December meeting
• General Hearing of Citizens for public comment
• Reports from Tourism, Parks and Recreation, and Director

The board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members received updates on the PRT Master Plan, ongoing construction projects (Northwest River Park, Arboretum, Sunray), and various department reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

South Norfolk Revitalization Commission

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission will meet to discuss city staff and public works project updates, and to plan a community event for 2025. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an open forum for public comment.

• Discussion of a community event for 2025
• Updates from Department of Public Works on South Norfolk projects
• City staff updates on ongoing revitalization efforts

The South Norfolk Revitalization Commission approved a motion to write a letter of support for Hampton Roads Transit Route A, one of four route options presented. The commission also received updates on design guidelines, a community event discussion, and other city projects. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved letter of support for HRT Route A (motion by R. Culpepper, second by V. Josue)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by V. Josue, second by S. Belkin)

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Commission reviewed updates for the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival and the status of FY 25/26 grant applications. Members discussed a proposed March 28 date for all-day grant deliberations.

• Implementation of a two-phase judging system for the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival
• Silent auction at the Spring Arts Festival to benefit Elevate Arts Chesapeake
• Opening of online grant applications for FY 25/26
• Proposed March 28 date for grant application deliberations

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing and approved an after-the-fact exception for construction within the 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffer at 3905 Raleigh Court, adding 1,336 square feet of impervious area and disturbing 10,663 square feet. The approval included three stipulations: removal of a deck, partial removal of a block wall, and a prohibition on further encroachment. The board also elected Jillian Sunderland as Chair and Rick Underhill as Vice Chairman.

• PLN-CBPA-2024-013: After-the-fact exception for a block wall, accessory structure, and fill within RPA buffer at 3905 Raleigh Court; 1,336 SF impervious area added, 10,663 SF disturbed
• Approved 4-3 (Green/Bloom, Sunderland, Mathews, and Wilson opposed; Baines and Thomas excused)
• Stipulations: remove deck around accessory structure, remove outer portion of block wall down to footer, no additional RPA encroachment
• Jillian Sunderland elected Chair (7-0) and Rick Underhill elected Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board approved an after-the-fact exception for a block wall, accessory structure, and fill within the 100-foot RPA buffer at 3905 Raleigh Court, with stipulations requiring removal of the deck, removal of the outermost block wall down to the footer, and no further buffer encroachment. The vote was 4-3. The board also re-elected Jillian Sunderland as Chair and Rick Underhill as Vice Chair, both unanimously.

• Approved PLN-CBPA-2024-013 after-the-fact exception with stipulations (4-3)
• Stipulation: deck around accessory structure to be removed
• Stipulation: outermost portion of block wall removed down to concrete footer
• Stipulation: no additional encroachment into 100-foot RPA buffer
• Re-elected Jillian Sunderland as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Rick Underhill as Vice Chair (7-0)

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

This is a regular meeting of the Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors. The board will consider a consent agenda to approve minutes from four prior meetings. They will also receive an agency report, financial report, and program highlights for January 2025. No new policy actions or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, October 21, November 18, and December 9, 2024 meetings
• Agency report for January 2025
• Financial report for January 2025
• Program highlights for January 2025
• Calendar of events for January 2025

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors met on January 13, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and minutes from four prior meetings. The board received informational updates on the VACSB legislative conference, the Behavioral Health Commission, and the DBHDS proposed budget, but took no formal action on these items. The financial report through November 2024 was reviewed, and the board acknowledged the departure of Program Director Michelle Bradstock.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes from 09-09-2024, 10-22-2024, 11-18-2024, and 12-09-2024 meetings (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive staff reports on the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and upcoming events. Members will also address unfinished business regarding a Planning Commission presentation and an interpretive panel for Captain Sharer.

• Staff report on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• Discussion of VA250 related events, Sail Virginia 2026, and African American History Month
• Proposed presentation for Planning Commission
• Interpretive panel for Captain Sharer

The commission approved the December meeting minutes as presented. Staff reported that a notice to proceed was issued for the visitor center construction at the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, with work starting January 15, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued notice to proceed for visitor center construction at Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss property reports and a strategic plan update. The meeting includes reviews of the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for three specific addresses.

• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: 1422 Seaboard Avenue
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: 1013 Holly Avenue
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: 1125 Seaboard Avenue
• Strategic Plan Update
• Treasurer's and Executive Director's reports

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority approved a property purchase and demolition agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 1332 Perry Street, and revoked authorization to negotiate a purchase for 1004-1010 Keel Street. It also approved two South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications (1422 Seaboard Ave, 1013 Holly Ave) and denied one (1125 Seaboard Ave). The board unanimously approved the December 4, 2024 minutes.

• Approved contract for purchase and right of entry/demolition agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 1332 Perry Street (unanimous)
• Revoked authorization to negotiate purchase agreement for 1004-1010 Keel Street (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application at 1422 Seaboard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application at 1013 Holly Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application at 1125 Seaboard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)