Hopewell public meetings in 2021

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on December 16, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The City Council approved a pay increase for the Sheriff's Department, effective January 1, 2022, with amendments to exclude the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, part-timers, and dispatchers from the raise. The council also endorsed a Public Works salary proposal to address pay compression, effective January 2022, and discussed the financial report, including a request for a written plan on billing system changes.

• Approved Sheriff's Office salary increase (6-0), excluding Sheriff, Chief Deputy, part-timers, and dispatchers
• Endorsed Public Works salary proposal (6-0), effective January 2022
• Tabled decision on Sheriff's pay for 3 months failed for lack of second
• Discussed financial report; requested DEQ information for future meeting
• Requested written plan from City Manager on billing system changes

City Council

This agenda is procedural only, with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials. The linked PDF contains the full regular meeting details.

The City Council held a special meeting on December 14, 2021, and took several actions. It approved appointments to Keep Hopewell Beautiful and the Downtown Design Review Committee (4-1), approved a vacation of a portion of Jones Street (6-0), and closed nominations for school board appointments (6-0). The council tabled a request to authorize a certificate of deposit for DEQ compliance, instead directing the City Manager to answer questions at a future special meeting. It also moved the Sheriff's Office salary increase and Public Works items to the December 16 special meeting, and approved a subdivision at 310 Stonewall Avenue (4-0).

• Approved appointments to Keep Hopewell Beautiful and Downtown Design Review Committee (4-1)
• Approved vacation of Jones Street sub-parcel 034-0110 (6-0)
• Closed nominations for school board appointments (6-0)
• Tabled DEQ certificate of deposit request; City Manager to respond at special meeting (4-0)
• Moved Sheriff's Office salary increase and Public Works items to December 16 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved subdivision of 310 Stonewall Avenue into three parcels (4-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on November 9, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda item and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive items detailed in the text.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on October 26, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Hopewell City Council denied a request to rezone 303 North 3rd Avenue from Business Limited Commercial (B-2) to Residential High District-Offices (RO-4), with a 5-1 vote. The Council also approved an amended resolution for the FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget for Public Safety Salary Increases, subject to legal review, and directed the City Attorney to bring back options for an Internal Auditor position. The meeting included a closed session and a work session on a Jones Street vacation and the Stormwater Resiliency Plan.

• Denied rezoning of 303 N. 3rd Ave. from B-2 to RO-4 (5-1)
• Approved amended FY 2021-2022 budget resolution for Public Safety Salary Increases, subject to legal review (6-0)
• Directed City Attorney to bring back options for Internal Auditor via Ordinance or RFP (5-1)
• Extended contract with Acting City Attorney Peter Eliades until Dec. 31, 2021 (5-1)
• Approved agenda amendment to include police chief presentation (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, removing C9 and placing as RI (6-0)
• Certified closed session was lawful (6-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on October 12, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The City Council approved a yearly step increase proposal for police, fire, and EMS personnel, appropriating $619,328.47 from the unassigned fund balance, effective November 1, 2021. The motion included step increases and funding for vacancies. Council also authorized the City Manager to transfer the funds to the police and fire department salary line items. A work session discussed potential changes to residency requirements for department heads, but no decision was made; the item will return as a public hearing on November 9, 2021.

• Approved yearly step increase proposal for police, fire, EMS with $619,328.47 from unassigned fund (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to transfer $619,328.47 to police and fire salary line items (7-0)
• Approved consulting with Acting City Attorney Peter Eliades for legal issues and October 26 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted regular meeting agenda (7-0)
• Amended consent agenda to remove City Attorney applicants from public view (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters and certified compliance (7-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items—approval of the agenda and reference to meeting materials—with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Special meeting scheduled for 10-07-2021
• Agenda approval item
• Meeting materials reference only

Council voted to direct the city manager to draft an RFP for a risk bond assessment and compliance audit of the treasurer, payroll, and finance departments, plus four enterprise accounts, with final approval scheduled for November 4, 2021. Council also accepted the 2018 audit findings and required staff to return with a draft and finance plan on October 26, 2021. Additionally, Council moved to issue an RFP for a new City Attorney and allow the mayor to make an interim appointment.

• Approved motion to draft RFP for risk bond assessment and compliance audit of treasurer, payroll, finance depts. and enterprise accounts (7-0)
• Accepted 2018 audit and audit findings, with staff to report back on Oct. 26, 2021 (6-1)
• Approved motion to issue RFP for City Attorney and allow mayor to appoint interim (6-1)
• Moved into closed session to discuss City Attorney recruitment (7-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to a PDF of materials; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the text provided. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items visible.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials documents for the regular City Council meeting on September 14, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are not included in this text.

The City Council approved a motion to obtain a quote for a risk assessment and compliance audit (previously approved in 2019) and to report all costs incurred for audits from 2015 to present by September 24, 2021. The council also voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel performance, and later amended the agenda to move citizen comments and public hearings before the closed session. A conditional use permit application for 1216 1st Avenue was withdrawn, and a rezoning request at 303 North 3rd Avenue was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved motion to get a quote for a risk assessment and compliance audit and report costs for audits 2015 to current by Sept. 24 (6-1).
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel performance (4-3).
• Approved motion to amend agenda to move Communications from Citizens, Public Hearings, and Closed Session in that order (6-1).
• Approved motion to extend the meeting and allow citizen comment before closed session (5-2).
• Adopted the regular meeting agenda (7-0).
• Adopted the consent agenda with an amendment to move C9 Presentations (5-2).
• Noted withdrawal of conditional use permit application for 1216 1st Avenue.
• Discussed rezoning request at 303 North 3rd Avenue from B-2 to RO-4; no vote taken.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council, but the agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive topics listed.

The City Council held a special meeting to review the Stormwater Resilience Plan (SWRP) and tour key flood-prone sites. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, ending with a motion to adjourn that passed 4-0.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no listed action items, indicating a procedural or administrative session.

The City Council voted 7-0 to reconsider a prior vote on amending the City Attorney's contract, then voted 4-3 to approve the amended contract as presented. The amendment allows unused leave to be rolled over and paid out at the end of tenure. The meeting was called to address a pending injunction and technical issues from a prior vote.

• Reconsidered the prior vote on the City Attorney's contract amendment: passed 7-0.
• Approved the amended contract for the City Attorney as presented: passed 4-3.
• Adjourned the meeting: passed 7-0.

City Council

The provided text contains only the meeting title and links to a PDF document. It does not list any specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. Therefore, no substantive details can be summarized from this source.

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the delayed 2018 audit. Finance Director Terry explained that the audit is expected to be issued at the September 28 meeting, and the 2017 single audit has been completed. Council members questioned Terry about his failure to appear before Council as required by his contract, and about $33,000 in out-of-scope fees. Councilor Randolph announced that starting in September, Terry must report at the first meeting each month and provide documentation by the Friday before.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-1)
• Set requirement for Finance Director to report at first Council meeting monthly starting September 2021
• Moved Information/Presentations to first order of business after consent agenda

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, discussions, or decisions for this special meeting.

The City Council held a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the City Manager and City Attorney. After reconvening, the Council approved an amendment to City Attorney Sandra Robinson's employment agreement, allowing unlimited PTO carryover and changing resignation terms. The vote was 3-1, with several members unable to participate due to technical difficulties.

• Approved amendment to City Attorney employment agreement (3-1)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (7-0)
• Reconvened from closed session (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on August 10, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting and its materials, with no specific items detailed. The linked PDF contains the full agenda and supporting documents.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on July 27, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council approved a resolution amending the FY2021-2022 Hopewell Public Schools operating budget by $2,337,154 in local support, increasing the total to $63,611,845, using FY18 audit savings and FY21 year-end school budget savings. The council also approved a $250,091 CDBG budget for FY2021-2022, including re-appropriating $28,210 from FY14 funds and $125,506 in CDBG-CV funds. A request to vacate a portion of Texas Street was discussed in a work session and scheduled for a public hearing on September 14, 2021.

• Approved $2,337,154 school budget amendment (5-1)
• Approved $250,091 CDBG budget for FY2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved $125,506 CDBG-CV appropriation (5-0)
• Scheduled Texas Street vacation public hearing for September 14, 2021
• Certified closed session compliance (4-1, with one no vote)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only the agenda and meeting materials for the regular City Council meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council voted to defer action on the amended FY21-22 School Board budget to a special meeting on July 20, 2021, after a motion to postpone to August failed. The council also approved a resolution to budget $4,999,465.50 in federal ARPA funds and appropriate $469,914 to capital projects, and ended the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Deferred action on the FY21-22 School Board budget amendment to a special meeting on July 20, 2021 (5-0, 1 abstention).
• Approved budgeting $4,999,465.50 of ARPA funds and appropriating $469,914 to Fund 71 for capital projects (6-0).
• Approved submitting a $1 million grant application to the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund for a grey water pilot project (6-0).
• Approved ending the Declaration of Local Emergency related to COVID-19 (6-0).
• Failed to cancel the July 27 and August 24, 2021 City Council meetings (3-3).
• Directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing a City Council Finance Committee (6-0).
• Directed the City Manager to research reorganizing the Stormwater Program into an Environmental Engineering Department (5-1).
• Directed the City Manager to invite CVWMA and Meridian to the August 10 meeting to address trash pickup issues (6-0).

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council with no substantive agenda items listed. The only materials provided are the meeting notice itself, indicating the agenda is purely procedural or was not published in this document.

The City Council held a regular meeting via Zoom on June 29, 2021. They voted unanimously (6-0) to hire Mollie P. Bess as the Hopewell City Clerk, effective July 5, 2021, with details to be finalized later. The meeting included a closed session for personnel matters, and the council certified that only exempt public business was discussed. The meeting adjourned after the appointment.

• Approved hiring Mollie P. Bess as City Clerk effective July 5, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (6-0).
• Approved motion to reconvene into open session (6-0).
• Certified that closed session complied with Virginia Code §2.2-3712(D) (6-0).
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0).

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a single agenda item: the agenda itself, referencing a PDF of meeting materials. No specific actions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting scheduled for June 22, 2021
• Agenda references a PDF document for meeting materials

The City Council held a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvened and certified the session. In open session, Council appointed Nelson Gregory Coffey as Chairman for the School Board position by a 4-3 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda, discussed a development standards modification, and authorized research on enterprise accounts for Parks and Recreation.

• Appointed Nelson Gregory Coffey as School Board Chairman (4-3)
• Approved the Regular Meeting Agenda (6-1)
• Adopted the Consent Agenda (6-1)
• Approved the Historic Preservation Commission minutes as is (4-3)
• Authorized research on enterprise accounts for Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Extended meeting to finish CR-2 (6-1)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council met on June 17, 2021, for a closed session. The provided agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document titled 'CLOSED MEETING - 06-17-2021.PDF' and lists no specific items, decisions, or discussions. No public information is available from this agenda text.

• Closed session held on June 17, 2021

The City Council met in a special electronic session and voted 7-0 to enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, citing state emergency and open-meeting exemptions. After the closed session, the council voted 5-0 to certify that only exempt matters were discussed, then adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (5-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia Code (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items and a single linked document for the meeting, with no listed substantive business or decisions.

• Special meeting scheduled for 2021-06-15
• Agenda and meeting materials combined in one PDF document

The City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $1,201,085 to the FY22 Hopewell Public Schools budget, covering a 5% employee raise, special education staffing changes, health insurance increases, and the purchase of a Tyler Technologies Munis financial system. The motion also commits to providing up to $1.2 million more for the remaining school budget request after reviewing expenditure reports. The vote was 5-2, with Councilor Pelham abstaining. The council also held a closed session to interview School Board candidates and certified the session as lawful.

• Approved $1,201,085 supplemental appropriation to FY22 school budget (5-2, Pelham abstaining)
• Committed to additional up to $1.2M school funding pending expenditure review
• Held closed session for School Board interviews (7-0)
• Certified closed session as lawful (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on June 8, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda item and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Hopewell City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budget Resolution, totaling approximately $180.8 million, by a 4-3 vote. The budget includes a 2.5% raise for city employees, 5% raises for state positions, and several new positions. The council also approved a $88,427.33 change order for the Community Center roof, created the Hopewell Broadband Authority, and authorized the demolition of a city-owned building.

• Approved FY22 Operating and Capital Budget Resolution totaling ~$180,848,289 (4-3)
• Authorized $88,427.33 in change orders for Community Center roof, total contract $365,898.23 (6-0)
• Approved resolution creating Hopewell Broadband Authority (6-0)
• Authorized demolition of 706 N. 21st Avenue (6-0)
• Reappointed Lynda Frank to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Rita Joyner to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Tasked City Clerk to set up interviews for School Board candidates (5-0)
• Adopted amended agenda to include community center change order (6-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on May 25, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Hopewell City Council held a regular meeting on May 25, 2021, and approved several items. The most consequential decision was approving $611,550 from Hopewell Water Renewal miscellaneous revenues for the Hummel Ross Road reconstruction project. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a wireless antenna at 5113 Plaza Drive, a $70,000 transfer for structural repairs to the Community Center, and a resolution extending the real estate tax payment deadline to July 15. The operating and capital budget resolution (R5) was postponed to the June 8 meeting due to two absent councilors.

• Approved $611,550 from Water Renewal funds for Hummel Ross Road reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for wireless antenna at 5113 Plaza Drive (4-1)
• Approved $70,000 transfer for Community Center structural repairs (4-1)
• Approved real estate tax payment deadline extension to July 15 (5-0)
• Approved FY21 VDOT Revenue Sharing Program reimbursements (5-0)
• Appointed Jeanie Langford and Daniel Jones to Historic Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Postponed Stormwater Program worksession to August meeting with monthly updates (5-0)
• Postponed budget resolution R5 to June 8 meeting (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a Hopewell City Council work session on May 18, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials in a PDF, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The City Council held a work session to review the FY22 Hopewell City Schools budget, with discussion on class and compensation funding. Council members expressed support for adding a lab technician, converting animal control positions to full-time, and adding a Munis administrator, though no formal votes were taken. The meeting was procedural, with no binding decisions made.

• Discussed FY22 school budget, no formal action
• Council expressed support for lab technician position
• Council expressed support for full-time animal control officer
• Council expressed support for Munis administrator position
• No votes taken; meeting adjourned

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on May 13, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified in the provided text.

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY22 budget, which totals $180,848,289 with a general fund of $54,328,648. No tax rate increases, new projects, new debt, or use of fund balance are proposed. No citizens provided comments. The council did not vote on the budget; adoption is scheduled for May 25, 2021.

• Public hearing held for FY22 budget, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (6-0, with one absence)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on May 11, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The City Council voted 4-3 to authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to take steps to revert land sold to Francisco Landing developers, including purchasing back the property or litigation if needed. The council also approved the FY22 tax rates (5-2), established two new social services positions (7-0), and appropriated $22,450 from surplus property sales (7-0). Discussions on Riverside Regional Jail were held, but no formal action was taken.

• Authorized reversion of Francisco Landing land (4-3)
• Adopted FY2021 tax rates, holding rates constant (5-2)
• Established two In-Home Family Services Specialist positions (7-0)
• Appropriated $22,450 from surplus property auction (7-0)
• Adopted amended agenda moving Riverside Regional Jail item (5-2)
• Extended meeting to 9:30 p.m. (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-1)

City Council

The provided agenda text contains no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings. It lists only a single document titled 'WORK SESSION - 05-04-2021.PDF' under both the Agenda and Meeting Materials sections. No concrete details about the content of the work session are available in the source text.

During a budget work session, the Hopewell City Council discussed options for employee cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for the FY2022 budget. Council members expressed consensus in favor of a 2.5% COLA effective July 1 for the entire year, costing $550,000. The council also discussed adding new positions, including a rental inspector and an IT/MUNIS administrator, but no formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Consensus reached on 2.5% employee COLA for FY2022, effective July 1 (no formal vote)
• Discussed adding rental inspector, IT/MUNIS administrator, and full-time animal shelter position (no decision)
• Discussed funding options using American Rescue Plan Act funds and general fund transfers (no decision)
• Motion to adjourn passed 6-0

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, decisions, or discussions for this City Council meeting.

The Hopewell City Council held a special meeting and approved several items: a $204,618 amendment to the Hopewell Public Schools FY21 budget for COVID-related technology purchases, a subdivision of 501 Sherman Avenue into two lots, and a contract for the Community Center roof replacement funded by insurance. The council also removed a software purchase item from the agenda and discussed a conditional use permit for AT&T Wireless, which will be considered at a future public hearing.

• Approved FY21 school budget amendment of $204,618 (7-0)
• Approved subdivision of 501 Sherman Avenue into two lots (7-0)
• Approved Community Center roof replacement contract, funded by insurance (7-0)
• Removed Open Finance software purchase from agenda (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is meeting for a joint budget work session. The agenda consists of the session and its materials, indicating a focus on budget discussions.

• Joint budget work session

The City Council held a virtual budget work session to review the proposed FY22 operating and capital budget of $180.8 million, which includes no tax rate increases and no use of fund balance. Council discussed a potential class and compensation study, a possible 2.5% COLA for employees, and other budget options, but took no formal votes on these items. The meeting was informational, with decisions deferred to future sessions.

• Accepted work session agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-1)

City Council

The meeting consisted of a joint budget work session between the City Council and relevant bodies. The provided agenda text contains no specific details regarding proposed expenditures, revenue, or departmental allocations.

The City Council and School Board held a joint work session to discuss the FY22 school budget. Superintendent Melody Hackney presented a request for $14,947,454, including $3.2 million in new expenditures for teacher raises, compliance officers, special education teachers, an English teacher, and health insurance increases. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned without a vote on the budget.

• Heard FY22 school budget request of $14,947,454 (no vote)
• Discussed $3.2M in new expenditures including 5% teacher raises
• Noted $882,270 gap to be covered by surplus if reallocated
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials for the April 13, 2021 regular meeting of the Hopewell City Council. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

City Council voted 5-2 to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to research legal and business options to compel accountability from Virginia American Water for the February water outage, with a report due April 27. Council also approved several routine items, including a health insurance plan change, a new hire eligibility period, the Hire Vets Now Fellowship Program, and a software module for boards and commissions. The meeting was held via Zoom and included a closed session for personnel matters.

• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to research options for Virginia American Water accountability (5-2)
• Approved removing Key Advantage Expanded plan, adding Key Advantage 500 (7-0)
• Adopted new hire eligibility effective first of month after hire date, effective 7/1/21 (7-0)
• Approved planning for Hire Vets Now Fellowship Program (7-0)
• Reverted transfer of vice mayor's supervisory authority over Clerk's office (5-2)
• Approved $2,000/year MUNIS software module for boards and commissions (7-0)
• Appointed Mollie Bess as Acting City Clerk (7-0)
• Scheduled work session on boards and commissions for May 25 (6-1)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council with an agenda that contains only the agenda and meeting materials, both referencing the same PDF. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The Hopewell City Council convened for a closed meeting, a work session, and a regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The minutes are largely procedural, with no specific actions, votes, or decisions recorded for any agenda item. The document lists standard agenda categories (e.g., consent agenda, public hearings) but provides no details on outcomes, indicating that no substantive decisions were made or recorded.

• No decisions were recorded in the minutes; all agenda items are listed without outcomes.
• The meeting included a closed session, but no certification of its discussion was noted in the minutes.
• The work session and regular meeting agendas were not formally adopted or amended in the record.
• No public hearings, unfinished business, or citizen communications were detailed.
• No reports from the city manager, attorney, clerk, or council were summarized.
• No resolutions, ordinances, or proclamations were approved or denied in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council voted to authorize the City Attorney to issue a notice of breach of contract to the Francisco Landing developer for failing to start construction within 13 months of the agreed start date. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Denton and Randolph voting no. The council did not approve the tax rebate development incentive and donation agreements, which staff said could jeopardize the developer's financing and lead to a less upscale project.

• Authorized the City Attorney to issue a notice of breach of contract to the Francisco Landing developer (5-2).
• Failed to approve the tax rebate development incentive and donation agreements.
• Failed to waive rule 203 to allow free council discussion.
• Extended the meeting until 10:30 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

The City Council met in a special electronic session and unanimously voted to enter a closed session to consult with the City Attorney on legal matters and personnel privacy. The meeting was extended by one hour, and after reconvening, the council unanimously certified that only exempt public business was discussed. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned and continued to April 1 at 6:30 p.m.

• Moved into closed session (7-0)
• Extended meeting by one hour (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)
• Continued meeting to April 1 at 6:30 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to a PDF of materials; no specific items are listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session, but the agenda text provides no decisions or discussion topics.

The Hopewell City Council approved a conditional use permit for a fence at 2408 Lynchburg Street, approved a $2,524,089 budget amendment for Hopewell Public Schools, and approved a $38,045 digital transformation project for online forms. The council also approved a public comment form for online submissions. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved conditional use permit for a 6 ft. fence at 2408 Lynchburg Street (7-0).
• Approved Hopewell Public Schools FY21 budget amendment of $2,524,089 (7-0).
• Approved $38,045 for digital transformation using GovOS (7-0).
• Approved public comment form with video submissions to be implemented at next meeting (7-0).
• Appointed Laurie Goff to the Recreation Commission (7-0).
• Removed Francisco Landing item from the agenda (6-1).
• Amended consent agenda to reschedule Boards and Commissions work session (7-0).
• Held closed meeting for personnel and legal matters (6-1).

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

The City Council and Housing Authority held a joint special meeting to discuss the Piper Square redevelopment, which is underway with the first three buildings cleared and families moved into temporary housing. They also discussed long-term housing quality, the Rental Inspection Program, and the possibility of a joint committee to address housing issues. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and ended with adjournment.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0).
• Discussed the Piper Square redevelopment update, noting construction is underway and scheduled for completion in about a year.
• Discussed long-term housing quality, including the Rental Inspection Program and voucher portability, without taking action.
• Councilor Gore indicated she would place on a future agenda a request to direct staff to develop a resolution for a joint housing committee.
• Adjourned the meeting (5-1).

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document itself and meeting materials, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate for the regular meeting.

The City Council approved the Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority's rezoning request for Highland Park properties from R-3 and B-3 to R-4, with proffered conditions. They also approved an economic development incentive of up to 15% M&T tax rebate for a new project (Project Doughboy), authorized the police to apply for a School Resource Officer grant, and approved the FY22 budget calendar. The council voted to initiate a breach of contract for the Francisco Landing development, and made several appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved HRHA's rezoning request for Highland Park R-3 and B-3 to R-4 (sub-parcels 042-0095, 042-0195, 042-0252) with proffered conditions (4-3).
• Approved an Economic Development Incentive of up to 15% M&T tax rebate over 20 years for Project Doughboy, subject to City Attorney review (4-3).
• Authorized the Hopewell Police to apply for a $52,636 School Resource Officer grant with a $13,598 city match (7-0).
• Approved the proposed FY22 city budget calendar (7-0).
• Voted to initiate a breach of contract for the Francisco Landing development (5-2).
• Appointed Jean Langford to the Historic Preservation Committee (7-0).
• Appointed Erika Jenkins to the Recreation Commission (7-0).
• Appointed Paul Reynolds to the Planning Commission (6-1).

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on March 4, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Francisco Landing Contract and hear from Virginia American Water Company about the February 2021 water outage. The council approved a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to provide legal representation to Randall Correll in a criminal case, with conditions including consent and potential reimbursement. The council also heard that Virginia American Water would not provide credits for the outage but distributed 380,000 bottles of water.

• Approved resolution authorizing City Attorney to represent Randall Correll in criminal case (7-0)
• Adopted special meeting agenda with added resolution as item #2 (7-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters (6-1)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate regarding the meeting agenda and materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

The Hopewell City Council voted 3-4 to deny the Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority's request to rezone three parcels in Highland Park from R-3 and B-3 to R-4 with proffered conditions. The council also directed the city manager to develop a stormwater funding plan by May and approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to declare local emergencies.

• Denied HRHA rezoning of Highland Park parcels to R-4 (3-4)
• Directed city manager to develop stormwater funding plan by May (passed)
• Approved resolution authorizing city manager to declare local emergencies (passed)
• Directed city manager to study SkillBridge fellowship program feasibility (passed)
• Directed city manager to obtain new quote for digital transformation of online services (passed)

City Council

The agenda contains only the regular meeting notice and a single PDF of meeting materials. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The City Council held a regular meeting via Zoom. They approved the consent agenda and postponed item R-3. A motion to approve funding for Riverwalk Phase II was made but died after a failed amendment requiring contracts to return to Council. Council also appointed Stephanie Mayberry to the Architectural Review Board and approved purchasing laptops for Council members.

• Postponed R-3 to next meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Mayberry to Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Riverwalk Phase II appropriation died (6-1, Pelham no)
• Approved work session for Boards & Commissions (6-1, Pelham no)
• Approved purchase of laptops for City Council (unanimous)
• Approved sub-motion on WiFi support (5-2, Randolph and Denton no)
• Extended meeting to 10:30 p.m. (6-1, Pelham no)

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda for the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, both referencing the same PDF document. No specific business, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Special meeting scheduled for 02-02-2021
• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials

The City Council held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to discuss and vote on amendments to its council rules. The council voted to limit each councilor to two agenda items (CRS) and to remove IRS and CCRs from the agenda, with changes taking effect at the next February meeting. A motion to draft an ordinance addressing councilor misconduct failed due to a lack of majority support.

• Motion to convene closed session for City Clerk interview (unanimous)
• Motion to come out of closed session (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt agenda to move matter forward (3-4, failed)
• Motion to determine if misconduct by any Councilor should be part of Council Rules (4-3, passed)
• Motion to change Rule 203 to limit speaking to 3 minutes and 2 items per Councilor (4-3, passed)
• Motion to amend Rule 303 as presented (5-2, passed)
• Motion to remove proclamation/resolution/presentation from consent to standalone informational presentation with 10-minute limit (5-2, passed)
• Motion to delete IRS and CCRs from agenda, keep CRS with limit of 2 per Councilor (7-0, passed)

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on January 26, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Hopewell City Council approved transferring $55,000 from the unassigned fund balance to execute a contract for debris removal at the Colonial Corner demolition project. Council also directed the City Manager to request more vaccines and support from state officials, and approved developing an online form for public comments. A motion to set a special meeting for backlog agenda items failed.

• Approved $55,000 transfer for Colonial Corner debris removal (6-0-1)
• Directed City Manager to write letter requesting vaccines and support (7-0)
• Approved developing online form for public comments (6-1)
• Denied motion to set special meeting for backlog agenda (4-3)
• Denied appointment of Wonder City Nursing Home to Crater Workforce Development Board (4-3)
• Approved directing City Manager to report on audits and contracts (6-1)

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items listed. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no listed action items. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.