Hopewell public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a single item: the OneHopewell Initiative budget. The initiative, funded by a Cameron Foundation grant, aims to address health disparities through policy, systems, and environmental changes. The council will consider a $70,723 budget request to continue the program's next phase, including staff salary, training, and community programs.

• $70,723 budget request for OneHopewell Initiative
• $20,000 for Prevention and Stability Assistance (eviction reduction)
• $17,723 for Program Manager salary (Feb-June)
• $10,000 for Community Heart & Soul neighborhood council startup
• $7,000 for Community Workforce Stipends

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a closed session for personnel and contract negotiations, followed by a public hearing on a modification of development standards at 602 Mansion Dr. The council will also discuss several regular business items, including a proposed loitering ordinance, a Virginia minimum wage act increase, and repairs to the courthouse HVAC system.

• Public hearing: 602 Mansion Dr. modification of development standards application
• Discussion: Virginia Minimum Wage Act increase
• Discussion: E. Broadway retainer wall
• Discussion: Repair Courthouse HVAC System
• Discussion: Proposed Loitering Ordinance

City Council authorized a lease for 701 West Randolph Road and increased the city minimum wage to $12 per hour. The council also approved a new loitering ordinance and funded several infrastructure repairs. A request for $130,000 to fund the One Hopewell initiative was postponed.

• Approved lease for 701 West Randolph Road with tiered monthly rent from $4,750 to $5,250 (6-0)
• Increased minimum wage to $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 for retainer wall repair at 601 E. Broadway (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 from ARPA funds to replace Courthouse HVAC system (4-2)
• Passed proposed loitering ordinance (5-1)
• Denied modification of development standards for 602 Mansion Dr carport (4-1)
• Postponed funding decision for One Hopewell initiative to January (5-1)
• Approved special meeting before year-end to determine One Hopewell salary costs (5-1)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council will hold a closed session, work session, and regular meeting. They will discuss a modification to development standards for a carport at 602 Mansion Dr., review spot blight properties, and consider creating a Director of Economic Development/Tourism position. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on a flood plain district amendment and one on a conditional use permit for a non-conforming lot on Boston St.

• Modification to development standards for carport at 602 Mansion Dr. (appeal of denial)
• Spot blight properties discussion
• Creation of Director of Economic Development / Tourism position
• Public hearing: Amendment to Article XV - Flood Plain District
• Public hearing: Boston St CUP for non-conforming lot Sub-parcel #047-0310

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session under Virginia law to discuss contract negotiations, legal briefings, and the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) ordinance approval. The agenda includes only the call to order, the closed session motion, and a certification vote upon reconvening. No other public business is listed.

• Closed meeting motion citing Va. Code §2.2-3711(A) for contract negotiations, legal briefings, and PPTRA ordinance approval
• Certification vote under Va. Code §2.2-3712(D) on closed session compliance

City Council

City Council approved a lease for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles and updated the TH-1 zoning ordinance to pursue Certified Local Government status. The council also authorized salary increases for assistant attorneys and adjusted staffing roles within the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved TH-1 zoning ordinance amendments for CLG designation (6-0)
• Approved lease with Enterprise for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles at $167,000 (6-0)
• Approved salary increases for three assistant attorneys using departmental savings (6-0)
• Approved converting three part-time Sheriff's Office positions into two full-time roles (6-0)
• Approved continuing existing contract with Meridian Waste through June 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved request for extension of public comment period and public hearing (6-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting work session where the Hopewell City Council will discuss administrative items, including the planning application fee schedule, and conditional use permits, including mandated conditions and an ordinance amendment for pre-approved designs. They will also discuss demonstration projects. No final votes are scheduled; it is a discussion session.

• Planning application fee schedule
• Conditional use permit mandated conditions
• Ordinance amendment to allow pre-approved designs
• Demonstration projects

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a motion to enter a closed meeting to discuss potential litigation, specific legal advice, and public safety issues, as permitted by Virginia law. The meeting will reconvene in open session after the closed portion. No other business is listed.

• Motion to enter closed meeting under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(&), (A)(8), and (A)(19)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss selecting an executive firm for the city manager search, nuisance injunctive relief, proposed loitering ordinances, employee performance, and board appointments. In open session, they will consider two conditional use permits for single-family homes on non-conforming lots, hold public hearings on two similar permits, and receive presentations from Richard Bland College, Hopewell Downtown Partnership, and a monthly financial report. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports on social services, a homeless shelter, and body cameras.

• Closed session to select executive firm for city manager search
• Work session: Boston St. CUP for SF on non-conforming lot
• Work session: Cedar Ln. CUP for SF on non-conforming lot
• Public hearing: 204 Crescent Ave. CUP for SF on non-conforming lot
• Public hearing: Courthouse Rd. CUP for SF on non-conforming lot

Council voted 4-1 to deny a conditional use permit for a 1,290 sq ft home at 204 Crescent Ave. after a motion to approve with conditions died for lack of a second. Council also voted 4-1 to approve a CUP for two 1,360 sq ft homes on Courthouse Rd. with conditions including brick veneer, siding, roof overhang, gutters, covered front stoop, 20% tree canopy, and concrete or asphalt driveway. Council approved $120,000 in ARPA funds for a cold weather shelter operated by Commonwealth Catholic Charities, with a 3-2 vote after debate about bidding. Council tabled a request for salary increases for assistant attorneys and body cameras until further clarification.

• Denied 204 Crescent Ave. CUP for single-family home on non-conforming lot (4-1 vote).
• Approved Courthouse Rd. CUP for two single-family homes on non-conforming lot with conditions (4-1 vote).
• Approved $120,000 ARPA fund appropriation to Commonwealth Catholic Charities for cold weather shelter (3-2 vote).
• Tabled salary increases for assistant attorneys and body cameras until further clarification (5-0 vote).
• Appointed Councilor Pelham to the CPMT Board (5-0 vote).
• Authorized Interim City Manager to enter the LIHWAP utility assistance program (5-0 vote).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, pending list, financial report, and personnel changes (5-0 vote).
• Extended meeting through R3 agenda item (4-1 vote).

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special town hall meeting focused on community safety, featuring a presentation by Police Chief A.J. Starke. The meeting includes an open forum for public discussion, with limited speaking time for residents.

• Community Safety Presentation by Chief A.J. Starke
• Open Forum Discussion (public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total)

The council held a special meeting focused on public safety, receiving a detailed presentation from Police Chief A.J. Starke on crime trends, department strategies, and community engagement. No formal votes on policy or funding were taken; the meeting was informational and included extensive public comment. The council also discussed potential nuisance property enforcement and rental inspection program revisions, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved virtual participation for Councilor Pelham (6-0)
• Waived public comment time limits for the meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-1)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a closed session for personnel matters. They will discuss a zoning amendment to the TH-1 Tourist/Historic District to comply with Certified Local Government standards, review stormwater projects, and consider several regular business items. The agenda includes routine consent items and public hearings.

• Closed meeting to discuss City Manager/Interim City Clerk search and Finance Director performance/salary
• Work session on stormwater projects totaling $397,998.41
• Zoning amendment to TH-1 Tourist/Historic District for Certified Local Government status
• Public hearing on Day St. Right-of-Way Vacation
• ARPA Expenditure Priority Items discussion

Council approved a resolution appropriating $2,897,000 in ARPA funds for capital projects including a fire ladder truck, pipe and culvert replacement, stormwater corrections, air handlers, downtown broadband, and the Beacon Theater roof. They also approved a $175,000 police property and evidence storage expansion, a zoning amendment to certify Hopewell as a Certified Local Government, and a MOU with the James River Soil and Water Conservation District. A public hearing resulted in approval of a right-of-way vacation on Day Street (5-1).

• Approved $2,897,000 ARPA expenditure for capital projects (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 police property and evidence storage expansion (6-0)
• Approved Day Street right-of-way vacation (5-1)
• Approved MOU with James River Soil and Water Conservation District plus $5,000 (6-0)
• Approved tree removal and site development plan for Ashford Plaza (6-0)
• Approved and adopted 2022 Richmond-Crater Multi-Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to certify Hopewell as a Certified Local Government (work session, action pending public hearing)
• Approved closed session to discuss risk assessment updates (4-2)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a closed session to discuss appointments and the City Manager search. Key items include a public hearing on vacating a 600-square-foot alley between 2000 Day Street and 105 N. 21st Avenue, and a work session on a conditional use permit for Courthouse Rd. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a grant application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

• Vacation of 600 sq ft alley between 2000 Day St. and 105 N. 21st Ave. (Ward 1)
• Work session: Courthouse Rd. conditional use permit for single-family on non-conforming lot
• Closed meeting to discuss appointments, City Manager search, City Clerk, Boathouse Lease
• Public hearing set for Sept. 27: 204 Crescent Avenue conditional use permit
• Grant application: DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan

Council voted 7-0 to authorize staff to apply for a U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Grant. The grant would fund projects that increase safety and reduce pedestrian and vehicular accidents. Council discussed including a stormwater resiliency plan if the grant is awarded and ensuring matching funds are accounted for in the budget.

• Approved 7-0: Authorized staff to submit a SS4A Action Plan Grant application to U.S. DOT
• Approved 7-0: Adopted the regular meeting agenda
• Approved 7-0: Accepted the consent agenda
• Approved 7-0: Entered closed session to discuss appointments, City Manager search, City Clerk, and Boathouse Lease
• Approved 7-0: Certified that only public business matters lawfully exempted were discussed in closed session
• Approved 5-0: Allowed Councilor Pelham to attend virtually due to medical reasons
• Approved 5-0: Allowed Councilor Denton to attend virtually while out of town on vacation
• Tabled: Day St. right-of-way vacation and Courthouse Rd. conditional use permit were discussed in work session only, no vote taken

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda contains only this discussion item.

• Discussion of ARPA fund distribution

The City Council held a work session to discuss trash collection contract issues with CVWMA, including poor customer service, house count discrepancies, and cost increases. No formal action was taken, but council members agreed to send concerns to the Interim City Manager and place the issue on the September 27, 2022 agenda for further discussion.

• Approved Councilor Pelham's electronic participation (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Agreed to send contract concerns to Interim City Manager for September 27 meeting
• No action taken on ARPA fund priorities or department requests

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) contract for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services. The agenda includes only this single item of regular business, followed by adjournment. The contract would set terms for trash collection in Hopewell, with the initial term beginning on or before July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2029.

• Review and discuss CVWMA contract for MSW collection and disposal services
• Contract term: begins on or before July 1, 2024, ends June 30, 2029, with option to renew for 5 years
• Weekly curbside collection of municipal solid waste, including bulky waste and yard waste
• Contractor: Waste Management of Virginia, Inc. and BFI Waste Services, LLC
• Participating jurisdictions include Hopewell, Ashland, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg

Council discussed ongoing issues with CVWMA and Meridian Waste, including poor customer service and lack of data. Council gave consensus for the interim city manager to move forward with a revised agreement that includes performance indicators, pending CVWMA's agreement to renegotiate.

• Council gave consensus to direct interim city manager to renegotiate CVWMA contract with performance indicators

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the personal property tax rate. The agenda includes a single regular business item, R-1, which is the Personal Property Tax Rate Approval, presented by Amanda Kidd. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Personal Property Tax Rate Approval (R-1)

The City Council approved a personal property tax rate of $3.50 per $100 value and reduced the Personal Property Tax Rate Adjustment (PPTRA) from 44% to 27% to avoid a $700,000 deficit. The vote was 3-2. A substitute motion for a $3.40 rate failed 2-3. The change is expected to increase tax bills for many residents due to rising vehicle values.

• Approved tax rate of $3.50 per $100 value and PPTRA reduction to 27% (3-2)
• Denied substitute motion for $3.40 tax rate and 30% PPTRA (2-3)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, both referencing a joint meeting PDF. No decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Joint meeting scheduled for 08-11-2022

The Hopewell City Council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2022, was canceled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a closed session for appointments and personnel matters, a work session on 204 Crescent Avenue, and three public hearings: amending the Planned Unit Development at Anchor Point, a supplemental appropriation for the school board, and a resolution amending the FY23 city budget with ARPA funds. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.

• Public hearing: Amend Planned Unit Development at Anchor Point
• Public hearing: FY22-23 Hopewell School Board Supplemental Appropriation
• Public hearing: Resolution Amending FY23 City Budget – ARPA Funds
• Work session: 204 Crescent Avenue (Chris Ward)
• Closed meeting to discuss appointments, City Manager Search/Interim, City Attorney, City Clerk

Council voted 6-1 to amend the Anchor Point Planned Unit Development, reducing allowable units from 523 to 328, with proffers including street lights, easements, and slope armoring. The vote followed a failed motion to delay decision until September. Council also approved $1.08M supplemental school budget appropriation (7-0), $1.33M in ARPA funds for police vehicles/computers and LED lights (5-2), and created a part-time payroll specialist position (7-0).

• Approved Anchor Point PUD density reduction from 523 to 328 units (6-1)
• Approved $1,080,075 supplemental appropriation for Hopewell Public Schools FY22-23 budget (7-0)
• Approved $1,333,175 in ARPA funds for 15 police vehicles, 35 mobile computers, and LED street lights (5-2)
• Approved creation of part-time assistant payroll specialist position at $26,623 (7-0)
• Appointed Carlos Roman to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for 204 Crescent Avenue (no vote taken; discussion only)
• Failed motion to delay Anchor Point vote until September (5-1)
• Approved remote participation for Councilor Pelham (5-0)

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 a single PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The City Council voted 4-2 to appoint Dr. Concetta Manker as Interim City Manager, effective August 11, 2022. The vote followed a failed motion to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, which led to public debate. Councilors Denton and Randolph voted against, citing concerns about qualifications and the process.

• Appointed Dr. Concetta Manker as Interim City Manager effective August 11, 2022 (4-2)
• Motion to allow Councilor Holloway to join remotely passed (5-0)
• Motion to enter closed session for interim city manager appointment failed (4-2, after reconsideration)
• Motion to reconsider vote on closed session failed (2-1)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on July 12, 2022. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text; the agenda consists solely of a reference to a PDF document.

City Council approved a $3.22 per household monthly rate increase for solid waste collection with Meridian Waste, effective July 1 through December 31, 2022. The city's solid waste fund will absorb the increase for the first six months, pending the Finance Director's confirmation. Council also approved the FY 2022-2023 CDBG budget of $225,305, reappointed two School Board members, and authorized applications for an SRO grant and a part-time police detective position.

• Approved $3.22/month trash fee increase through Dec 31, 2022, absorbed by solid waste fund for 6 months (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 CDBG budget of $225,305 and authorized submission of action plan to HUD (5-0)
• Reappointed John Griffin and Christopher Reber to School Board (3-2)
• Authorized police to apply for $98,546.22 SRO grant for Hopewell High School (5-0)
• Approved adding part-time police detective position, funded at ~$37,000 (5-0)
• Endorsed VDOT Smart Scale applications, including city and Tri-Cities MPO projects (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Lamb Arts IRF grant application for $1 million (5-0)
• Scheduled work session with CVWMA by August and joint meeting with Meridian/CVWMA for November (5-0)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a closed meeting on July 7, 2022. The agenda contains only the closed meeting item and no public discussion or action items.

• Closed meeting

The City Council held a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session to interview prospective School Board appointees, discuss other board/commission appointments, and discuss recruitment for the City Manager position. After reconvening, the council certified that only exempt matters were discussed, with one councilor voting against the certification. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved remote participation for Councilor Pelham (4-0)
• Entered closed session to interview School Board and other appointees, discuss City Manager recruitment (5-0)
• Reconvened open meeting (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Va. Code §2.2-3712(D) (4-1)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and adopt the FY23 budget. The agenda includes only this budget item, along with procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• Review, discuss, and adopt the FY23 budget

The City Council approved the FY2023 budget after a series of amendments, including adding a part-time police detective, cutting PART funding, preventing new part-time positions without Council approval, and using ARPA funds to fill the budget gap. The school board budget was approved separately at $12.5 million. The final budget resolution passed 7-0.

• Adopted FY2023 budget as amended (7-0)
• Approved School Board budget of $12.5 million (6-0, Councilor Pelham excused)
• Failed to add part-time police detective (4-3)
• Reduced PART funding by $30,000 (5-2)
• Prevented creation of part-time positions without Council approval (6-1)
• Authorized use of ARPA funds to fill remaining budget gap of $1,184,916 (7-0)
• Removed PART and Chamber tourism allocations, funded with ARPA (6-1)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss proposed departmental budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes a work session focused on these reductions, with detailed proposals from various departments. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote on the budget.

• Proposed cuts include $100,040 (8%) from Development, $72,032 from Police, and $184,484 (2%) from Public Works
• City Attorney proposes $13,644 (10%) reduction; City Clerk proposes $6,450 (2%) reduction
• Social Services notes a $20,000 cut would result in loss of $129,000 in state funds
• Proposal to eliminate Assistant City Manager position ($182,094) and reduce City Manager Contingency Funds by $350,000
• Hopewell Water Renewal warns cuts will affect operational efficiency; requests infrastructure exemption

The City Council held a special meeting to review and vote on departmental budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year. Council approved cuts for most departments, including the City Attorney, Development, Engineering, Fire, Human Resources, IT, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, and others, with votes ranging from 4-2 to 6-0. The Police Department's budget was approved as submitted by the City Manager, with officers allowed to take vehicles home. The Council also directed the City Manager to provide a consolidated Economic Development budget and a three-year expenditure report, and reduced the contingency fund to $250,000 (motion failed) but later approved a motion to bring back a consolidated Economic Development budget.

• Approved City Attorney budget cuts with exceptions (4-2)
• Approved Development Department cuts except tall grass and spot blight demolition (4-1)
• Approved Fire Department $10,000 cut and take-home vehicles (5-1)
• Approved Police Department budget as submitted, allowing take-home vehicles (5-1)
• Approved Public Works cuts and on-call staff take-home vehicles (5-1)
• Approved Finance Department cuts (6-1)
• Directed City Manager to provide consolidated Economic Development budget (4-2)
• Failed motion to reduce contingency fund to $250,000 (2-4)

City Council

The City Council and Water Renewal Commission held a joint special meeting to discuss the proposed $8.5 million laboratory expansion and new administration building. The Commission had voted to remove the project from the budget, and Council agreed to pull it out pending a July work session to review options. No formal vote was taken at this meeting; the decision was to defer action until the work session.

• Removed $8.5M lab/admin building project from budget pending July work session (no formal vote)
• Commission voted to remove project from budget (reported, not voted on by Council)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and adopt the FY23 city budget. This is the primary and only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Review, discuss, and adopt FY23 City Budget

The Hopewell City Council approved the FY 2023 operating budget with a 10% reduction that does not impact service contracts, public safety, or infrastructure. The approved budget does not use ARPA funds to balance the budget and includes several other requirements, such as reducing credit cards to one per department and eliminating the Assistant City Manager position. The motion passed 5-2, with Councilors Randolph and Denton voting against it.

• Approved FY23 operating budget with 10% reduction (5-2)
• Prohibited use of ARPA funds to balance the budget
• Eliminated Assistant City Manager position
• Reduced credit cards to one per department
• Eliminated City Manager contingency fund
• Prohibited filling vacant full-time positions except public safety
• Included HWR capital budget at $10.3 million
• Funded City Council communications at $21,000

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for 2107 Day Street, a school board vacancy, and redistricting. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss prospective board appointees and personnel matters.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for 2107 Day Street
• Public Hearing: School Board Vacancy
• Public Hearing: Redistricting
• RFP for Risk Assessment & Compliance Auditor
• RFC for Financial Audit Services Contract

The Hopewell City Council unanimously approved two resolutions. The first appropriated VDOT Revenue Sharing Program reimbursements to the city's Capital Improvement Program. The second approved right-of-way use fee reimbursements from SEGRA and Windstream Services, totaling $39,666.25 for FY21 and $202,146.25 for FY22, to the Pavement Management Program.

• Approved VDOT Revenue Sharing Program reimbursements to CIP (7-0)
• Approved right-of-way use fee reimbursements to Pavement Management Program: FY21 $39,666.25, FY22 $202,146.25 (7-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda consists solely of the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY23 budget, focusing on balancing a $2 million gap using ARPA funds. No formal budget approval or adoption occurred; the meeting was a work session. Council also approved allowing Councilor Holloway to participate virtually and adopted the agenda.

• Approved virtual participation for Councilor Holloway (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Discussed FY23 budget options, including ARPA funding and 10% reduction scenarios

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, motions, or decisions for discussion.

The Hopewell City Council meeting on May 24, 2022, was adjourned because a quorum was not present. Only three council members attended, while four were absent. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

City Council

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

The City Council voted 5-1 to increase the Machinery & Tools (M&T) tax rate for calendar year 2022 to $3.10 per $100 of assessment, up from $3.05. The decision came after a discussion on financial issues, including personal property tax relief, budget concerns, and revenue collection. The meeting also included updates from the Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer on tax billing, reconciliation, and staffing needs.

• Approved M&T tax rate increase to $3.10 per $100 for 2022 (5-1)
• Allowed Councilor Holloway to join remotely (approved)
• Scheduled a work session to review budget and tax information
• Requested memo from Treasurer on internal controls
• Discussed potential budget cuts (10% per department) but no vote
• Tabled personal property tax relief decision pending further analysis

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to a PDF of materials; no specific agenda items are listed in the text provided. The meeting appears to be a regular City Council session, but no decisions or discussions are described here.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell, VA City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. It appears to be a procedural or administrative session.

• Special meeting scheduled for 05-03-2022
• Agenda document: SPECIAL MEETING - 05-03-2022.PDF
• Meeting materials document: SPECIAL MEETING - 05-03-2022.PDF

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), with a total request of $46.9 million over five years. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, and the plan will be reviewed by the Commission next week. The only action taken was a motion to allow Councilor Holloway to join remotely, which passed 4-0.

• Allowed Councilor Holloway to join remotely via Zoom (4-0)
• Discussed FY2023-2027 CIP totaling $46,905,710 in requests
• Noted funding for 2023 limited to fire truck lease balloon payment and VDOT match
• No formal votes on CIP items; plan pending Commission review

City Council

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

City Council

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

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on April 12, 2022. The provided text contains only the agenda item and a reference to a PDF of meeting materials, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be a standard regular session, but no substantive agenda items are detailed in the text.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting with a work session dedicated to redistricting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item only.

• Work session on redistricting

City Council

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

City Council

The Hopewell City Council is holding a special meeting with a work session dedicated solely to redistricting. No other business is on the agenda.

• Work session on redistricting

The City Council held a special work session on redistricting and selected Map 6 as the preferred ward map, contingent on the mayor's approval. The council will hold a public hearing on April 26 and proceed with ordinances if the mayor has no objections. A motion to allow Vice Mayor Partin to participate remotely failed, but a similar motion for Councilor Holloway passed. No final ordinance was adopted at this meeting.

• Selected Map 6 for redistricting, pending mayor's approval
• Scheduled public hearing on April 26 for redistricting
• Denied Vice Mayor Partin's remote participation (4-0)
• Approved Councilor Holloway's remote participation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council with an agenda that contains only two placeholder entries: 'Agenda' and 'Meeting Materials,' both referencing the same PDF document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Meeting materials reference a single PDF document

The Hopewell City Council convened a special meeting on March 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to review and discuss city contracts. The minutes record no formal decisions, approvals, or votes; the meeting was for discussion purposes only.

City Council

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

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a link to the meeting materials PDF, with no substantive business items listed. It appears to be procedural in nature.

The City Council held a special meeting to address virtual participation and a closed session. It approved virtual participation for Councilors Holloway and Gore, but denied it for Councilor Pelham. The Council then entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the City Attorney position, and later reconvened and certified the closed session as lawful.

• Approved virtual participation for Councilor Holloway (4-0)
• Denied virtual participation for Councilor Pelham (2-2)
• Approved virtual participation for Councilor Gore (4-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters and City Attorney interviews (6-0)
• Reconvened open meeting after closed session (5-1)
• Certified closed session complied with Va. Code §2.2-3712(D) (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-1)

City Council

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

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell, VA City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a link to meeting materials; no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

The City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to interview prospective candidates for City Attorney. After the closed session, the council certified that only exempt public business matters were discussed, then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to interview City Attorney candidates (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (6-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia Code 2.2-3712(D) (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved $40,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to reimburse four property owners for downtown facade improvements, and directed staff to recommend future funding options. Council also approved $130,000 from the unassigned fund balance to begin the 2023 citywide real estate reassessment, and directed the interim city attorney to investigate residency requirements for city employees.

• Approved $40,000 in ARPA funds for facade improvement grants (7-0)
• Directed city manager to recommend facade program funding options (6-1)
• Approved $130,000 for 2023 real estate reassessment (6-1)
• Directed interim city attorney to report on residency requirements (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (7-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only a reference to an attached PDF document with the meeting materials, so no specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text provided.

• Special meeting scheduled for 02-03-2022

The City Council held a special work session to review redistricting requirements and maps, with a presentation by Andrew McRoberts of Sands Anderson Law Firm. Council discussed concerns about ward boundaries, including potential cracking in Ward 4, and reached a consensus to hold another work session. City Manager Altman recommended proceeding with Option 2 and advertising a full-page map, with a target date for approval at the first meeting in April. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Scheduled another work session to continue redistricting discussion
• Targeted first meeting in April for redistricting approval
• Recommended Option 2 for redistricting map (proposed, not voted)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Hopewell City Council. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a reference to meeting materials; no substantive business items are listed.

City Council

This agenda lists only the regular meeting and its materials, with no specific items detailed. The linked PDF contains the full agenda, but no decisions or discussions are described in the text provided.

The January 25, 2022, Hopewell City Council meeting was canceled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

City Council

This is the agenda for the Hopewell City Council regular meeting on January 11, 2022. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions outlined.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 01-11-2022
• Agenda document provided
• Meeting materials document provided

The Hopewell City Council held a special meeting on January 11, 2022, and took several actions. The most consequential decision was authorizing the Director of Emergency Management to execute a local declaration of emergency in response to COVID-19 and all active variants, passed 5-2. The council also amended the agenda to discuss the declaration, adopted the consent agenda including a redistricting work session, approved a modified 2022 council calendar, and directed the City Attorney to draft a rental inspection ordinance.

• Authorized local emergency declaration for COVID-19 (5-2)
• Amended agenda to include declaration of local emergencies (4-3)
• Adopted consent agenda including redistricting work session on Feb 3, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved 2022 council calendar with summer/holiday meetings removed (4-3)
• Directed City Attorney to draft rental inspection ordinance (7-0)
• Scheduled work session on March 22, 2022 to review budget resolutions (7-0)
• Invited Treasurer and School Superintendent to March 8, 2022 meeting for audit updates (7-0)