Petersburg public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review ordinances to amend the zoning code regarding the rehabilitation of certain residential and neighborhood commercial structures. The agenda also includes a budget increase for litter prevention and appointments to local boards.
- Zoning ordinance amendments for rehabilitating residential and neighborhood commercial structures
- Public hearing on an appeal for 21 W. Washington Street
- $2,467 budget increase for the DEQ Litter Prevention and Recycling Program
- Ordinance amendment for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program
- Resolution supporting Highway Safety Improvement Program fund applications
City Council
The City Council is meeting in a closed session to receive legal advice from the city attorney. Discussions include updates on Petersburg Circuit Court Case CL22000681-00 and potential real property acquisitions or dispositions. The session also covers public contract negotiations and matters regarding the performance of a specific public officer.
- Legal advice regarding Petersburg Circuit Court Case CL22000681-00
- Discussion of real property acquisition and disposition
- Review of public contracts involving expenditures
- Performance or appointment of a specific public officer
City Council
The City Council is conducting a work session to consider several ordinances and budget adjustments. Items include a litter grant increase, the re-establishment of a clean energy program, and a potential used vehicle sales permit for N Crater Road.
- $2,467 increase to the FY24 Litter Grant for the Litter Prevention and Recycling Program
- Ordinance to re-establish the Commercial property-assessed clean energy (CPACE) program
- Name change of 'Petersburg Area Public Arts' to 'Petersburg Arts Council'
- Special Use Permit request for used vehicle sales at 112 and 114 N Crater Road
- Update on the Poor Creek Project
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss several private matters. These include real property acquisition or disposition, legal advice regarding specific court cases, and discussions about public contracts and employee performance.
- Discussion of real property acquisition or disposition
- Legal consultation regarding Petersburg Circuit Court Case CL22000681-00
- Discussion of public contract terms and expenditures
- Discussion of specific public employee performance, assignment, or appointment
City Council
The City Council is convening a closed session to receive legal advice and status updates from the City Attorney. The discussion includes specific matters regarding various sections of the Code of Virginia and potential public contracts involving the expenditure of funds.
- Legal consultation regarding Code of Virginia 2.2-3708.3, 58.1-3310, 3301, 22.1-100, and 55.1-123
- Discussion of public contracts involving the expenditure of funds and terms or scope
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to receive legal advice from the city attorney. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the acquisition or disposition of real property.
- Legal consultation regarding administrative notice requirements
- Discussion of real property acquisition and disposition
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding public contract negotiations and legal advice from the city attorney.
- Discussion of public employee performance and appointments
- Negotiation of public contracts involving expenditures
- Legal consultation with the city attorney
City Council
This meeting is a closed session regarding personnel, business expansion, and contract negotiations. The agenda lists the legal provisions for holding these discussions privately.
- Discussion of public employee performance and appointments
- Discussion of prospective business or industry expansion
- Discussion of public contract terms and expenditures
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning proffers for Harrison Creek Boulevard properties and the vacation of River Street between 3rd and 5th Streets. The council will also consider a resolution for a FY24 Congressional Directed Spending grant application.
- Ordinance to amend proffers for 1200, 1220, 1225, and 1255 Harrison Creek Boulevard
- Ordinance to vacate Right of Way on River Street between 3rd Street and 5th Street
- Resolution for Congressional Directed Spending for FY24 Grant Application
City Council
The City Council convened a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters and legal advice. The agenda also includes discussions regarding prospective business or industry expansion and the terms of public contracts.
- Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees
- Discussion concerning prospective business or industry interest in the community
- Discussion regarding the award and terms of a public contract involving the expenditure of funds
- Legal consultation and status updates from the city attorney
City Council
The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding zoning definitions, historic district regulations, and land use. The session includes requests for public hearings on property sales, budget appropriations for schools and libraries, and a FEMA grant for dam safety.
- Zoning amendments for Group Home and Assisted Living Facility definitions
- Sale of City-owned property at 137 Market Street to Elvin Snead
- Sale of City-owned property at 33 Crater Road South to Anthony Cotton
- Sale of City-owned property at 123 Halifax Street to 123 Halifax, LLC
- Appropriation of $1,665,419 for Petersburg Public Schools and $43,178 for the Petersburg Library
City Council
The Petersburg City Council convened in a closed session on February 21, 2023. The meeting was held to receive legal advice from the city attorney and discuss the performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees.
- Legal consultation regarding specific legal matters
- Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of a specific public officer
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding property sales and zoning amendments. The council is also reviewing a $2,800,878 grant for flood preparedness and development agreements for Jefferson Street and High Pearl Street.
- $2,800,878 grant for Lakemont drainage improvements
- Property sales at 703 Bank Street, 716 Wythe Street, and 801 Bank Street to New Light, LLC
- Sale of 417 Jefferson Street to Properties Remembered
- Development agreements for 421 Jefferson Street and 1022 High Pearl Street
- $10,158 appropriation for litter prevention and recycling programs