Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk Virginia average (US Census ACS)
Population96,638
Per-capita income$45,135
Median home value$329,600
Typical home value $392,538 +2.3% yr/yr · +27.8% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Agricultural Advisory Committee to discuss strategic planning and grant updates
The Suffolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Ag Reserve Strategic Planning and a FARM Grant Proposal. The group will also set dates for future meetings.
- Approval of April 2, 2026 minutes
- Ag Reserve Strategic Planning discussion
- FARM Grant Proposal Update
- Schedule 2026 Regularly Scheduled Meetings
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1. Welcome
2. Approval of the minutes of the April 2 3 , 202 6 AAC Meeting
3. Old Business
Continue Ag Reserve Strategic Planning — Jonathan McBride, Facilitator
FARM Grant Proposal Update
4. New Business
5. Activity Report
6. Discussion
7. 2026 Regularly Scheduled Meeting s:
October 22nd
8. Adjourn
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Hillegass at (757) 514-4044 or
[email protected] .
Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENDA
July 23 , 2026
Reuniones recientes
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Public Safety Committee
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Wed., July 22 , 2026
C ity Council Conference Room
AGENDA :
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – Ma y 27 , 202 6 Meeting
3. Public Comment Period (2min per speaker ; max imum timeframe of Public Comment
Period is 6min) –
*** NEWLY ADOPTED GUIDELINES (as of 9/24/2025) –
Speakers are permitted 2 minutes to speak on their issue
Public Comment period a llots for a total of six (6 ) minutes at the beginning of the meeting
Speakers must provide their name/address, and speak on an issue related to strategies to
improve the safety of the City ’s communities & neighborhoods
Speakers cannot yield any portion of their time to other speakers
Once the time allotted for the speaker has expired, the speaker must stop speaking and
return the floor to the presiding officer, i.e., Chair
If the speaker does not stop speaking, the Chair will step in and advise the speaker that
their time has expired, and they must stop speaking
4. Updates from:
A. Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department –
B. Suffolk Police Department –
C. Suffolk Sheriff ’s Office -
D. Western Tidewater Regional Jail – Introduction of new Superintendent,
Ms. Heather Richardson
E. Commonwealth ’s Attorney ’s Office -
F. Suffolk Public Schools -
G. Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing –
5. Portal Spreadsheet Overview - City Manager Kevin Hughes
* As a refresher, the following staff automatically receive citizen ’s JotForm Portal
Comments as soon as they are submitted :
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Commission will vote on an ordinance amendment affecting numerous UDO sections.
The Suffolk Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026 will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit requests, including a commercial kennel at 2170 Joshua Lane, a family day home at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle, a family day home at 145 Patriots Walke Drive, and an exception request for a larger shed at 306 Princess Arch. The commission will also consider Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-006, which proposes changes to multiple sections of the Unified Development Ordinance. Additional agenda items include status reports from the City Council meeting of June 17, 2026 and a note that no preliminary plats were approved.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00009 – commercial kennel at 2170 Joshua Lane, Holy Neck Borough, Agricultural zoning district.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00016 – family day home for up to 12 children at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle, Chuckatuck Voting Borough, Planned Development Overlay zoning district.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00017 – family day home for up to 12 children at 145 Patriots Walke Drive, Suffolk Voting Borough, Residential Low-Medium zoning district.
- Exception Request CEX2026-00002 – larger shed at 306 Princess Arch, Cypress Voting Borough, Residential Low-Medium zoning district.
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-006 – amendments to sections 31-406(c), 31-407(c), 31-408(b), 31-602(a), 31-602(b), 31-602(c), 31-603(e), 31-606(a), 31-701(c), and 31-724 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
JULY 21, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026.
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
July 21, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Election of Officers
3. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
4. Public Hearings:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00009, Dogs at
Lionheart: submitted by Leslie Benson, applicant and property owner, in accordance
with Sections 31-306, 31-406, and 31-702 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a
Conditional Use Permit to establish a commercial kennel on property located at 2170 Joshua
Lane, Zoning Map 24, Parcels 26. The affected area is further identified as being
located in the Holy Neck Borough, zoned A, Agricultural zoning district. The 2045
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside the growth area, Rural Agriculture Land
Use Type.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00016, Tiny Town Home
Childcare: submitted by Janell Turn
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Suffolk Planning Commission to hold public hearings on land use permits and ordinance changes
The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for businesses and home-based care. The body will also review an exception request for a shed construction and a city-initiated amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- CUP2026-00009: Commercial kennel request at 2170 Joshua Lane
- CUP2026-00016: Family day home for up to 12 children at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle
- CUP2026-00017: Family day home for up to 12 children at 145 Patriots Walke Drive
- CEX2026-00002: Exception for shed construction at 306 Princess Arch
- OTA2026-006: City-initiated amendments to multiple sections of the Unified Development Ordinance
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
Ju ly 21 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Election of Officers
3. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
4. Public H e a rin g s:
A . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00009, Dogs at
Lionheart: submitted by Leslie Benson, applicant and property owner, in accordance
with Sections 31-306, 31-406, and 31-702 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a
Conditional Use Permit to establish a commercial kennel on property located at 2170 Joshua
Lane, Zoning Map 24, Parcels 26. The affected area is further identified as being
located in the Holy Neck Borough, zoned A, Agricultural zoning district. The 2045
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside the growth area, R u ral A g ricu ltu re L an d
U se T y p e.
B . CON DITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00016, Tiny Town Home
Childcare: submitted by Janell Turner, applicant and property owner, in accordance with
Sections 31-306, 31-406, and 31-701 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a
Conditional Use Permit to establish a family day home for up to 12 children on property
located at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle, Zoning Map 26F, Parcel HM*6. The affected area is
further identified as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned
Development Overlay Zoning District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as
part of the Central Growth Area, Trad
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Wetlands Board Agendas
Audiencia pública sobre revestimiento de escollera en 6954 Respass Beach Road
La Junta de Humedales de Suffolk llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un permiso para modificar y extender un revestimiento de escollera existente a lo largo del río James. La junta también elegirá a los funcionarios para el año y discutirá cómo se asignan los números de identificación de permisos.
- Audiencia pública sobre el permiso VMRC2023-0895 para modificar un revestimiento de escollera en 6954 Respass Beach Road (Mapa de Impuestos 7A(1)*3)
- Elección anual de funcionarios
- Discusión sobre los números de identificación de permisos
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
July 16, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Annual Election of Officers
IV. Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting.
V. Public Hearing
A. VMRC2023-0895 submitted by David Spencer, a pplicant and owner, for a
permit to modify and extend an existi ng riprap revetment located at 6954
Respass Beach Road along the James Ri ver; further iden tified as Tax Map
7A(1)*3.
VI. Restoration Hearings - None
VII. Permit Extensions - None
VIII. Old Business - None
IX. New Business
A. Discussion of permit identification numbers
X. Compliance and Inspections – None
XI. Adjournment
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Wetlands Board Packets
La Junta de Humedales considerará un permiso para revestimiento de escollera en Respass Beach Road
La Junta de Humedales de Suffolk llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de permiso para modificar y extender un revestimiento de escollera existente en 6954 Respass Beach Road a lo largo del río James. La junta también elegirá a los oficiales para el año y discutirá la numeración de identificación de permisos. No hay audiencias de restauración ni extensiones de permisos programadas.
- Audiencia pública sobre VMRC2023-0895: David Spencer solicita permiso para modificar y extender revestimiento de escollera en 6954 Respass Beach Road (Mapa de Impuestos 7A(1)*3), afectando 6 pies cuadrados de humedales mareales vegetados y 202 pies cuadrados de humedales mareales no vegetados.
- Elección anual de oficiales para la Junta de Humedales.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 19 de febrero de 2026.
- Discusión sobre los números de identificación de permisos para mayor claridad futura.
- No hay audiencias de restauración, extensiones de permisos ni asuntos de cumplimiento en la agenda.
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SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
AGENDA FOR
JULY 16, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK PLANNING DIVISION
CASSIDY MCKELVIE, SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD SECRETARY
A MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK PLANNING DIVISION
AT 757-514-4060 OR
[email protected]
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
GEOFFREY HINSHELWOOD
CHAIRMAN
AGENDA
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
July 16, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Annual Election of Officers
IV. Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting.
V. Public Hearing
A. VMRC2023-0895 submitted by David Spencer, a pplicant and owner, for a
permit to modify and extend an existi ng riprap revetment located at 6954
Respass Beach Road along the James Ri ver; further iden tified as Tax Map
7A(1)*3.
VI. Restoration Hearings - None
VII. Permit Extensions - None
VIII. Old Business - None
IX. New Business
A. Discussion of permit identification numbers
X. Compliance and Inspections – None
XI. Adjournment
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MINUTES
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
February 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
The meeting of the Suffolk Wetlands Boar d was held on Thursday, February 19,
2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Cham bers of the City Hall Building, 442
West Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia.
MEMBERS
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Suffolk City Council work session scheduled for July 15, 2026
The City Council will receive updates regarding the Traffic Safety Fund and Capital Improvement Projects for Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes items proposed for a closed session.
- Traffic Safety Fund Update
- Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Projects Update
- Proposed items for Closed Session
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
July 15, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Traffic Safety Fund Update
2. Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Projects Update
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
Wed Jul 15, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Suffolk City Council discusses parks master plan and floodplain amendments
The Council held a work session to discuss updates to the Parks and Recreation master plan and proposed changes to the Floodplain Overlay District. The meeting also included discussions regarding various city ordinances, funding appropriations, and potential land use permits.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
- Proposed amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
- Ordinance creating a Traffic Safety Fund for automated traffic camera violations
- Conditional Use Permit for a day care at 113 Mallard Drive
- Conditional Use Permit for a solar energy facility on Old Myrtle Road
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JULY 15, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
July 15, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Traffic Safety Fund Update
2. Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Projects Update
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: July 15, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Traffic Safety Fund Update
Representatives from the Department of Public Works, the Department of Finance, and Suffolk
Police Department will provide an update on the Traffic Safety Fund.
AGENDA: July 15, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Projects Update
Staff will provide updates on various Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement
Projects
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Night Out”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance creating a Traffic Safety Fund for the receipt of
funds collected from automated traffic camera violations
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Suffolk Parks & Trails Alliance for the Suffolk Department of Parks and
Recreation to enhance the Fest
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Suffolk City Council considers bond issuance, land use permits, and fund transfers
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding fund appropriations for public safety, parks, and schools. The meeting includes public hearings for a day care facility, a solar energy facility, and a wetlands mitigation bank.
- Public hearing for bond issuance and sale by the City of Suffolk
- Conditional Use Permit for a day care at 113 Mallard Drive
- Conditional Use Permit for a solar energy facility on Old Myrtle Road
- Conditional Use Permit for a wetlands mitigation bank at 2101 Buckhorn Drive
- Ordinance creating a Traffic Safety Fund from automated camera violations
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Night Out”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance creating a Traffic Safety Fund for the receipt of
funds collected from automated traffic camera violations
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Suffolk Parks & Trails Alliance for the Suffolk Department of Parks and
Recreation to enhance the Festival of Lights event
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive
Airport
10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police
Department
11. Consent Agenda - An ordin ance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia 9 -1-1 Services Board Public Safety Answering Point Grant Program in
support of the Suffolk Police Department’s Individual Call Handling Equipment
12. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board Public Safety Answering Point Grant Program for
the Suffolk Police Department
13. Consent Agenda - A resolution approving an increase to
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Church seeks variance to expand parking lot at 6300 Old Myrtle Rd
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five applications, including a deferred variance request to increase the impervious surface ratio from 16% to 61% for a church parking lot expansion. Also on the agenda are a Tier 1 construction at 211 N. 7th St and three applications by Pro-Home Builders and Alan Reese II on tax map parcels. The board will also consider approval of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, which were not approved due to lack of a quorum.
- BZA13-2026: Variance to raise impervious surface ratio from 16% to 61% for church parking lot and stormwater detention at 6300 Old Myrtle Rd (deferred from prior meeting)
- BZA15-2026: Tier 1 Construction at 211 N. 7th St
- BZA16-2026: Application by Pro-Home Builders on Tax Map 34C*58*17
- BZA17-2026: Application by Alan Reese, II on Tax Map 35H(6)M6
- BZA18-2026: Application by Alan Reese, II on Tax Map 35H(4)D17
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ruLy 14,2026
AGENDA
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., IN T-IIE SUEFOLK CITY COIINCIL
CIIAMBERS OF THE SUFFOLK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON STREET.
IE YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLAATNING & COMMIINITY DEWLOPMENT AT (757) 51.4-4151,,
PRIOR TO L2:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, IULY 10, 2026.
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
luLY 14,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER &ROLLCALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JUNE 9,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARING5
BZA13-2026 - 6300 OId Myrtle Rd - Janet K. Harrell - Deferred
BZA "15-2026 - 211 N. 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
8ZA1.6-2026 - Tax Map 34C"58*17 - Pro-Home Builders
BZA"17-2026 - Tax Map 35H(6)M6 - Alan Reese, II
BZA1,8-2026 - Tax Map 35H(4)D17 - Alan Reese, II
V. NEWBUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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SIIFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
May72,2026
2:00pm
The regular meeting of the Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeds was held on Tuesdap May 12, 2026, at 2:00
p.m. in the City Council Cha:nbers, located at M2 tN. Washington Street, SuJfolk, Virginia, with the
following people present
MEMBERS: STAFF:
Melissa Venable, Chairman
Shante Hall, Board Member
Corey Kome
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals to hold public hearings on five property cases
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review zoning requests and appeals for several properties. The agenda includes four active public hearings and one deferred case.
- BZA 15-2026: 211 N. 7th St (Tier 1 Construction)
- BZA 16-2026: Tax Map 34C*58*17 (Pro-Home Builders)
- BZA 17-2026: Tax Map 35H(6)M6 (Alan Reese, II)
- BZA 18-2026: Tax Map 35H(4)Di7 (Alan Reese, II)
- BZA 13-2026: 6300 Old Myrtle Rd (Janet K. Harrell) - Deferred
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
luLY 74,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO OITDER & ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JUNE 9,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA 13-2026 - 6300 O1d Myrtle Rd - Janet K. Harrell - Deferred
BZA 15-2026 - 211 N. 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA L6-2026 - Tax Map 34C*58*17 - Pro-Home Builders
8ZA17-2026 - Tax Map 35H(6)M6 - Alan Reese, II
BZA18-2026 - Tax Map 35H(4)Di7 - Alan Reese, II
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. ADJOUI{NMENT
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Library Advisory Board Meetings
Board will discuss the 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan and Downtown Library matters
The Suffolk Library Advisory Board will review reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and the Literacy Council standing committee. It will consider unfinished business concerning the Downtown Suffolk Library. New business includes discussion of the Library’s 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan.
- Strategic Plan (2026-2031) discussion
- Unfinished Business – Downtown Suffolk Library
- Library Director’s Report
- Friends of the Library Report
- Literacy Council standing committee report
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SUFFOLK LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
July 14, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Chuckatuck Library Meeting Room
(1) Roll Call
(2) Disposition of Minutes (April 14, 2026)
(3) Communications
(4) Friends of the Library Report
(5) Library Director’s Report
(6) Reports of Standing Committees
a. Literacy Council
(7) Unfinished Business
a. Downtown Suffolk Library
(8) New and Miscellaneous Business
a. Strategic Plan (2026-2031)
Library Advisory Board Meetings
October 13, 2026 – Downtown Suffolk Library Conference Room
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
La EDA considerará una enmienda al contrato de venta de terrenos y una visión general de 157 N. Main Street
La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Suffolk llevará a cabo su reunión regular el 8 de julio de 2026, para revisar y aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior y los informes financieros. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una visión general de 157 N. Main Street y una enmienda a un contrato de venta de terrenos con Gees Group Partners C4, LLC. La junta también considerará un informe de actividad de marketing y un boletín informativo del centro de la ciudad.
- Revisión y aprobación de las actas del 10 de junio de 2026
- Informes financieros para el período que finaliza el 31 de mayo de 2026
- Visión general de 157 N. Main Street
- Gees Group Partners C4, LLC Enmienda Número Dos a la Solicitud de Extensión del Contrato Enmendado y Rediseñado para la Venta de Terrenos
- Informe de Actividad de Marketing de Suffolk de junio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Suffolk EDA approves FY 26-27 budget and several small business grants
The Board approved the operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and multiple small business improvement grants. Additional actions included approving a family day home grant, a performance agreement for Wanchese Fish Company, and a land sale contract for 1810 N. Main Street.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved FY 26-27 EDA operating budget (8-0)
- Approved Small Business Improvement Grant for 4 Day Catch (8-0)
- Approved Small Business Improvement Grant for Early Resultz Daycare & Learning Center (8-0)
- Approved Family Day Home Grant for Zoenita’s Loving Arms (8-0)
- Approved Wanchese Fish Company AFID performance agreement (8-0)
- Adopted EDA Board Protocols and Code of Conduct (7-1)
- Authorized contract for sale of land at 1810 N. Main Street to Palmetto Capital Group, LLC (8-0)
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* Copies of the EDA meeting packet are available for public pickup at Suffolk City Hall, Suffolk
Economic Development Department, on the Monday preceding the meeting during regular
business hours.
REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
July 8 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day , Ju ly 8 , 202 6 , at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of June 10 , 202 6
2. Financial Report s for periods ending May 31 , 20 2 6
III. New Business
3. 157 N. Main Street Overview
4. Gees Group Partners C4, LLC Amen dment No. Two to Amended and Restated Contract
for Sale of Land Extension Request
5. Board Considerations
6. June 2026 , Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
7. July 2026, Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, August 12 , 202 6 , at
the Suffolk Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street, City Council
Conference Room
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK JUNE 10, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M, AT THE
SUFFOLK MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING, 442 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT Wesley King, Chair
Anthony Harper, Vice-Chair
BJ Wilhe, Secretary-Treasurer
Sean Banks
Carly Bosco
Karima Lockwood*
Justin Nelson
William Webb
*Amved at 4.13 PM
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Gerry Jones, Deputy City Manager
Janet Days, Director of Economic Development/Deputy Secretary-Treasurer
Deanna Trimyer, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Terry Smith, Sensor Business Development Manager
Chris Briardy, Communication Grant Manager
Sheena Idlette, Economic Development Associate
Jonathan McBride, Comprehensive Planning Manager
OTHERS PRESENT: Danus Davenport, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin
David Vitto, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin
Tim Johnson, City Council Member
Lou Ward, City Council Member
Selena Thornton — Manuel, Suffolk Planning Commission
Eryn Siegel
Garrett Siegel
CALL TO ORDER
Mr King called the meeting to order at 4 00 p.m.
Mr King expressed the Board's condolences to Mr. Harper and Mr. Webb on therr loss of family
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes Mr. King presented the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. It was discovered that the March minutes had
been inadvertently included instead of the April minutes Staff provided copies of the Apnl minutes during the meeting
for review. The Board agreed
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk discute la reubicación de la oficina y la seguridad de la votación
La junta revisará el posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Morgan Memorial Library. Los miembros tienen programado tomar medidas sobre las políticas de participación remota, deberes y un plan de evaluación del registrador. La reunión también incluye discusiones sobre la asignación de recintos y la elegibilidad del registro de votantes.
- Posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Morgan Memorial Library
- Revisión del Plan de Seguridad del Sistema de Votación
- Certificación del Plan de Seguridad del Sistema de Votación
- Discusión de la asignación de recintos para el día de las elecciones
- Discusión sobre los cambios de elegibilidad del registro de votantes de King v. O’Bannon
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Electoral Board Agenda | PROPOSED
July 7, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Minutes
4. First Public Comment Period
5. Old/Ongoing Business
1. Informational: Possible Move of Registrar’s Office to Morgan Memorial Library
2. Action: Duties and Delegations
3. Action: Remote Participation Policy
4. Action: Interim Evaluation Plan for the General Registrar
5. Informational: General Registrar’s Goals and Objectives
6. Reports by the General Registrar
1. Informational: Officers of Election (Updated List)
2. Informational: Key Dates: Officer of Election Training, L and A Testing
3. Informational: Early V oting Update
7. Reports by Electoral Board Members
1. Informational: Makeup of Election of Officers by Political Party
2. Informational: Logic and Accuracy Testing
3. Informational: FOIA and Closed Sessions
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8. Closed Session
1. V oting System Security Plan Review
9. Return to Open Session
10. Certification of Closed Meeting
11. New Business
1. Action: Required Certification of V oting System Security Plan
2. Discussion: Precinct Assignments for Election Day
3. Informational and Discussion: King v. O’Bannon – V oter Registration Eligibility Process
Changes
12. Second Public Comment Session
13. Topics for Next Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mark Your Calendars: The next meeting of Suffolk’s electoral board is scheduled for August 5,
2026, at 10:00 a.m., at which time the canvass
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Packets
La Junta Electoral discutirá el traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Biblioteca Morgan Memorial
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk discutirá un posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Biblioteca Morgan Memorial. La Junta también votará sobre una Política de Participación Remota, las Deberes y Delegaciones y un Plan de Evaluación Interina para el Registrador General. Una sesión cerrada revisará el Plan de Seguridad del Sistema de Votación, seguido de una votación sobre su certificación.
- Informativo: Posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Biblioteca Morgan Memorial
- Acción: Política de Participación Remota
- Acción: Plan de Evaluación Interina para el Registrador General
- Sesión Cerrada: Revisión del Plan de Seguridad del Sistema de Votación
- Acción: Certificación Requerida del Plan de Seguridad del Sistema de Votación
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Electoral Board Agenda | PROPOSED
July 7, 2026
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Minutes
4. First Public Comment Period
5. Old/Ongoing Business
1. Informational: Possible Move of Registrar’s Office to Morgan Memorial Library
2. Action: Duties and Delegations
3. Action: Remote Participation Policy
4. Action: Interim Evaluation Plan for the General Registrar
5. Informational: General Registrar’s Goals and Objectives
6. Reports by the General Registrar
1. Informational: Officers of Election (Updated List)
2. Informational: Key Dates: Officer of Election Training, L and A Testing
3. Informational: Early V oting Update
7. Reports by Electoral Board Members
1. Informational: Makeup of Election of Officers by Political Party
2. Informational: Logic and Accuracy Testing
3. Informational: FOIA and Closed Sessions
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8. Closed Session
1. V oting System Security Plan Review
9. Return to Open Session
10. Certification of Closed Meeting
11. New Business
1. Action: Required Certification of V oting System Security Plan
2. Discussion: Precinct Assignments for Election Day
3. Informational and Discussion: King v. O’Bannon – V oter Registration Eligibility Process
Changes
12. Second Public Comment Session
13. Topics for Next Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mark Your Calendars: The next meeting of Suffolk’s electoral board is scheduled for August 5,
2026, at 10:00 a.m., at which tim
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings
La Comisión votará sobre las prioridades estratégicas y el calendario de eventos para el FY '27
La Comisión de Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia de Suffolk revisará los informes de los gerentes sobre las cifras y presupuestos de cuidado infantil. El organismo está programado para votar sobre las prioridades estratégicas del FY '27, un calendario de eventos, y varias propuestas nuevas para la participación de la comisión.
- Votación sobre las Prioridades Estratégicas Propuestas para el FY '27
- Votación sobre el calendario de eventos propuesto para el FY '27
- Votación sobre tres ideas de participación de la ECDC de Henry Dixon
- Votación sobre la participación de la ECDC en el proceso de subvenciones de Suffolk Family Day Home con Minus 9 a 5
- Votación sobre una propuesta de la Vicepresidenta Elle Harris que requiere la aprobación del Concejo Municipal
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Meeting Agenda
July 1, 2026
12:00-2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Conference Room 3
Welcome
Introductions
Review minutes from May 2026
ECDC Manager’s Report
• Childcare Numbers
• ECDC Updates- Manager and Coordinator
• DSL GO, Healthy Kids/Ready Kids
• Children’s Programs, Deposit Collections, Outreaches
• Budget
Other Business
• Partner Updates- (Please include ECDC initiatives)
• Early Intervention Updates
• State of the City Clip mentioning ECDC
New Business
• FY ’27 Proposed Strategic Priorities- vote
• FY ’27 Proposed event calendar- vote
• Henry Dixon would like to propose 3 ideas for ECDC involvement that fall under Growing
the Field- vote
• Gin Staylor would like to propose that ECDC be involved in the new Suffolk Family Day
Home grant process with Minus 9 to 5- vote
• Vice Chair Elle Harris would like to propose an idea that City Council would need to
approve and would like ECDC involvement- vote
• The ECDC Chair will discuss the need to appoint 3 members who will nominate officers
for the next cycle. The ECDC Chair will announce the standing ECDC committees at the
next meeting on September 2, 2026.
Adjourn
Next Meeting- September 2, 2026
ECDC MISSION STATEMENT
The Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs for caregivers
and children, birth through age eight, to support a child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive
growth.
Wed Jul 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
El Consejo de la Ciudad de Suffolk votará sobre el financiamiento Smart Scale y revisará los proyectos de la ARP
El Consejo de la Ciudad de Suffolk celebrará una sesión de trabajo sobre proyectos de infraestructura e iniciativas financiadas con la ARP, seguida de una sesión regular. Los temas incluyen una proclamación para el Mes del Parque y el Recreación, una resolución para respaldar las solicitudes de proyectos bajo el Programa de Financiamiento Smart Scale, un informe del personal sobre el control de mosquitos y una moción para cancelar la reunión del 5 de agosto de 2026.
- Proclamación que reconoce el Mes del Parque y el Recreación
- Resolución que respalda las solicitudes de proyectos bajo el Programa de Financiamiento Smart Scale
- Informe del personal sobre la visión general del control de mosquitos
- Moción para cancelar la reunión del Consejo de la Ciudad de 5 de agosto de 2026
- Sesión de trabajo: visión general de los proyectos de la Ley de Alivio y Recuperación Americanos (ARP)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JULY 1, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
July 1, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Capital Improvement Projects – Infrastructure Updates
2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Overview
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: July 1, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects Update
Staff will provide updates on various Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects
AGENDA: July 1, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Overview
City of Suffolk staff will provide an overview on various projects funded by the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 1, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Park and Recreation
Month”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda
8. Public Hearings
9. Ordinances
10. Resolution - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Smart Scale
Funding Program
11. Staff Report - Mosquito Control Overview
12. Motion - A motion to cancel the August 5, 2026, City Council Meeting
13. Non-Agenda Speakers
14. New Business
15. Announcements and Comments
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
El Concejo respalda proyectos Smart Scale, cancela reunión de agosto
El Concejo Municipal aprobó una resolución que respalda las solicitudes de proyectos bajo el Programa de Financiamiento Smart Scale. El concejo también votó para cancelar la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 5 de agosto de 2026. Gregory Rosati fue nombrado en la Junta Local de Apelaciones del Código de Edificación. Otros puntos incluyeron una proclamación para el Mes de Parques y Recreación y un informe del personal sobre el control de mosquitos.
- Resolución que respalda las solicitudes de financiamiento Smart Scale (aprobada 6-0)
- Moción para cancelar la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 5 de agosto de 2026 (aprobada 6-0)
- Nombramiento de Gregory Rosati en la Junta Local de Apelaciones del Código de Edificación (aprobado 6-0)
- Proclamación que reconoce el 'Mes de Parques y Recreación'
- Informe del personal sobre la visión general del control de mosquitos
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
July 1, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
No City Council action required.
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 6 -0 (Council Member Johnson and Council Member
Williams were excused.)
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Park and Recreation
Month”
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 5 -0 ( Council Member Bennett did not vote. Council
Member Johnson and Council Member Williams were excused.)
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda
No City Council action required.
8. Public Hearings
No City Council action required.
9. Ordinances
No City Council action required.
10. Resolution - A resolution to endorse project applications under the Smart Scale
Funding Program
Approved 6 -0 (Council Member Johnson and Council Member
Williams were excused.)
11. Staff Report - Mosquito Control Overview
No City Council action required.
12. Motion - A motion to cancel the August 5, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved 6 -0 (Council Member Johnson and Council Member
Williams were excused.)
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13. Non-Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
14. New Business
A motion to nominate and appoint Gregory Rosati to the Local
Board of Building Code Appeals (registered design professional
representative – license architect or engineer
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk revisará la infraestructura y los fondos de ARPA
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir actualizaciones sobre los proyectos de infraestructura de mejoras de capital y proporcionar una descripción general de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (American Rescue Plan Act). El organismo también abordará nombramientos y elementos propuestos para una sesión cerrada.
- Actualizaciones de infraestructura de Proyectos de Mejoras de Capital
- Descripción general de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA)
- Nombramientos
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
July 1, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Capital Improvement Projects – Infrastructure Updates
2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Overview
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
Wed Jun 17, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
El Concejo instruye a la comisión de planificación a redactar una prohibición de centros de datos
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk aprobó varios puntos, incluyendo financiamiento para el aeropuerto, arrendamientos, rezonificación y cambios en las tarifas. Se aprobó una moción 7-0 para que la Comisión de Planificación redacte una enmienda que prohíba los centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación. Una enmienda a la ordenanza fue aplazada hasta agosto de 2026. El Miembro del Concejo Butler Barlow fue excusado de todas las votaciones.
- Aprobó fondos de $?? del VA Dept. of Aviation para el proyecto 3-Phase Power en el Suffolk Executive Airport (agenda de consentimiento)
- Autorizó el arrendamiento del Hangar 9 y 1.75 acres en el aeropuerto a Skydive Suffolk Training Center LLC por hasta 5 años
- Autorizó el arrendamiento de ~93 acres en Kings Highway para agricultura por hasta 5 años
- Rezonificó 1000 Film Way de M-1 (Light Industrial) a O-I (Office-Institutional) condicional y otorgó un permiso de uso condicional para un lugar de culto (santuario grande)
- Enmendó las ordenanzas de facturación de aguas pluviales y residuos sólidos (continuado desde el 3 de junio)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 17, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 7-0
(Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.)
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “National Elder Adult
Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month”
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 7-0
(Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.)
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the 3 -Phase Power project
at the Suffolk Executive Airport
Approved 7-0
(Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.)
8. Public Hearing - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Lease for Hangar Number 9 and 1.75 acres at the Suffolk Executive Airport with
Skydive Suffolk Training Center LLC for a term of Five Years or Less
Approved 7-0
(Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.)
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Lease for approximately 93 acres of City property located on Kings Highway in
the Chuckatuck Borough of Suffolk for farming purposes for a term of Five Years
or Less
Approved 7-0
(Council Member Butler Barlow was excused.)
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk discutirá el reciclaje y las exenciones fiscales
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar las operaciones de reciclaje y el impacto fiscal de finalizar la moratoria sobre las exenciones fiscales para organizaciones sin fines de lucro. La sesión regular incluye audiencias públicas sobre arrendamientos de aeropuertos, cambios de zonificación y ordenanzas relacionadas con la facturación y la recolección de residuos.
- Audiencia pública sobre el arrendamiento para el Skydive Suffolk Training Center en el Suffolk Executive Airport
- Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 1000 Film Way de M-1 a O-I
- Audiencia pública sobre el permiso de uso condicional para un lugar de culto en 1000 Film Way
- Ordenanza para modificar la facturación y el pago de aguas pluviales (continuación del 3 de junio)
- Ordenanza para modificar la facturación y el pago de residuos sólidos (continuación del 3 de junio)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JUNE 17, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
June 17, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Recycling Operational Update
2. Fiscal impact of removing the moratorium on tax exemptions for nonprofit
organizations
3. *A
ppointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: June 17, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Recycling Operational Update
P
ublic Works Director, Gregg Benton, along with Communications Director, Jennifer Moore, will
jointly provide an overview of the planning and preparation taking place for the City to collect all
Refuse containers beginning July 1, 2026.
AGENDA: June 17, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Fiscal impact of removing the moratorium on tax exemptions for nonprofit
organizations
City of Suffolk’s Director of Finance, Stephanie Well s, and the City Real Estate Assessor, Holt
Butt, will provide an overview on the fiscal impact of removing the moratorium on tax
exemptions for nonprofit organizations
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UFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 17, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - A pr oclamation in recognition of “National Elder Adult
Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - A n ordinance to ac cept and appropriate funds from the
Co
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo evaluará el impacto fiscal de eliminar la moratoria sobre exenciones impositivas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
El Concejo Municipal discutirá una actualización operativa sobre reciclaje y el impacto fiscal de eliminar la moratoria sobre exenciones impositivas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Además, el concejo considerará nombramientos propuestos en sesión cerrada.
- Actualización operativa sobre reciclaje
- Análisis de impacto fiscal de eliminar la moratoria sobre exenciones impositivas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
- Nombramientos propuestos (a discutir en sesión cerrada)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
June 17, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Recycling Operational Update
2. Fiscal impact of removing the moratorium on tax exemptions for nonprofit
organizations
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
Tue Jun 16, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
La Comisión de Planificación considerará permisos para energía solar, almacenes y bancos de mitigación
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes de permisos de uso condicional. Estas incluyen propuestas para un banco de mitigación de humedales, una instalación de mini-almacén y dos instalaciones de energía solar.
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para un banco de mitigación de humedales en 2101 Buckhorn Drive
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para un mini-almacén en Shoulders Hill Road
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para una instalación de energía solar en Old Myrtle Road (CUP2026-00011)
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para una instalación de energía solar en Old Myrtle Road (CUP2026-00012)
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A G E N D A
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
June 16 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Public H e a rin g s:
A . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00004, Myrtle Mitigation Bank:
submitted by James Parker, applicant on behalf of Clearwater Mitigation VI, LLC, property
owner, in accordance with Section(s) 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a wetlands mitigation bank on
property located at 2101 Buckhorn Drive, Zoning Map 30, Parcel 14. The affected area is
further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural
Zoning District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside of the Growth
Area, Rural Agriculture Land Use Type.
B . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00007, Ocean Storage: submitted
by G. Thomas Minton III, applicant, on behalf of Bennett ’s Creek Partners, LLC, property
owner, in accordance with Section(s) 31-306,31-406, and 31-709 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a mini-warehouse use on property
located along Shoulders Hill Road at Zoning Map 12, Parcel 55*1D*2*A. The affected area
is further identified as being located in the Sleepy Hole Voting Borough, zoned B-2, General
Commercial Zoning District and SCOD, Special Corridor Overlay District. The 2045
Co
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Comisión de Planificación escuchará cuatro permisos de uso condicional, incluyendo dos granjas solares
La Comisión de Planificación de Suffolk llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cuatro solicitudes de permisos de uso condicional: un banco de mitigación de humedales en 2101 Buckhorn Drive, un mini-almacén en Shoulders Hill Road, y dos instalaciones de energía solar en Old Myrtle Road. La comisión también recibirá un informe de estado de la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 20 de mayo y notará que no se aprobaron planos preliminares. La reunión está programada para el 16 de junio de 2026 a las 2:00 PM.
- CUP2026-00004: Myrtle Mitigation Bank – banco de mitigación de humedales en 2101 Buckhorn Drive (zona agrícola)
- CUP2026-00007: Ocean Storage – mini-almacén en Shoulders Hill Road (zona comercial B-2)
- CUP2026-00011: CEP Solar – instalación de energía solar en Old Myrtle Road (zona agrícola)
- CUP2026-00012: New Leaf Solar – instalación de energía solar en Old Myrtle Road (zona agrícola)
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
JUNE 16, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
June 16, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Public Hearings:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-00004, Myrtle Mitigation Bank:
submitted by James Parker, applicant on behalf of Clearwater Mitigation VI, LLC, property
owner, in accordance with Section(s) 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a wetlands mitigation bank on
property located at 2101 Buckhorn Drive, Zoning Map 30, Parcel 14. The affected area is
further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural
Zoning District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside of the Growth
Area, Rural Agriculture Land Use Type.
B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2026-0000
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Downtown Advisory Committee
El comité discute la modernización del uso del CBD y el plan maestro
El Comité Asesor del Centro llevará a cabo una sesión facilitada sobre la modernización de los usos del Distrito Central de Negocios (CBD) y recibirá actualizaciones sobre la Enmienda del Plan Maestro del Centro, el Distrito de Artes y Cultura WATCH y los proyectos del centro. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y la discusión de reuniones adicionales de verano.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 18 de mayo de 2026
- Sesión Facilitada #3 de Modernización del Uso del CBD
- Actualización de la Enmienda del Plan Maestro del Centro por Lisa Bleakley
- Actualización del Distrito de Artes y Cultura WATCH por Lisa Bleakley
- Actualizaciones de Proyectos del Centro por DCM Jones
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Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
June 15, 2026 – 12:00pm
City Council Conference Room
Agenda
Call to Order
Welcome
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from May 18, 2026, regular meeting for review and approval.
CBD Use Modernization
Facilitated Session #3
Updates
Downtown Master Plan Amendment- Lisa Bleakley
WATCH Arts and Cultural District-Lisa Bleakley
WATCH Inc/Main Street – Ed Beardsley and Tom Yannuzzi
Downtown Projects Updates- DCM Jones
Upcoming Downtown Events- Lisa Bleakley
New Business
Additional Summer Meetings
Downtown Manager’s Report
Announcements/Public Comment
Adjournment
Future Meeting Dates- All scheduled for 12 Noon.
September 21-Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
December 14- Hilton Garden Inn
Wed Jun 10, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
La junta de la EDA considerará el presupuesto FY 2026-27, solicitudes de subvenciones y el acuerdo con Wanchese Fish
La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Suffolk llevará a cabo su reunión regular, comenzando con la aprobación de las actas anteriores y los informes financieros. Los nuevos negocios incluyen la discusión del presupuesto propuesto FY 2026-27 de la EDA, varias subvenciones para mejora de pequeñas empresas, una subvención para un hogar de cuidado diurno familiar, un acuerdo de desempeño con Wanchese Fish Company bajo el Fondo de Desarrollo de Industrias Agrícolas y Forestales del Gobernador, y actualizaciones a los protocolos de la junta. La junta también recibirá informes de actividades de marketing y el boletín electrónico del centro.
- Presupuesto propuesto FY 2026-27 de la EDA
- Solicitud de subvención para mejora de pequeñas empresas – 4 Day Catch (200 E. Washington St.)
- Solicitud de subvención para mejora de pequeñas empresas – Early Resultz Daycare & Learning Center (4201 Crowdy Blvd)
- Finalización de subvención para mejora de pequeñas empresas – Sugar Mama's Bakeshoppe (908 N. Main St.)
- Acuerdo de desempeño del Fondo de Desarrollo de Industrias Agrícolas y Forestales del Gobernador (AFID) – Wanchese Fish Company
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* Copies of the EDA meeting packet are available for public pickup at Suffolk City Hall, Suffolk Economic
Development Department, on the Monday preceding the meeting during regular business hours.
AMENDED
REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
June 1 0 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day , June 1 0 , 202 6 , at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of April 8 , 202 6
2. Financial Report s for periods ending March 31 and April 30 , 202 6 .
III. New Business
3. Proposed FY 2 6 -2 7 EDA Budget
4. Small Business Improvement Grant Request – 4 Day Catch ( 200 E. Washington St.)
5. Small Business Improvement Grant Request – Early Resultz Daycare & Learning Center ( 4201
Crowdy Blvd )
6. Small Business Improvement Grant Completion – Sugar Mama ’s Bakeshoppe ( 908 N. Main St.)
7. Family Day Home Grant Request – Zoenita ’s Loving Arms (145 Patriots Walke Drive)
8. Governor ’s Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Performance
Agreement – Wanchese Fish Company
9. EDA Board Protocols/Code of Conduct
10. Board Considerations
11. April 202 6 , May 2026, Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
12. May 202 6 , June 2026, Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, Ju ly 8 , 202 6 , a
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Packets
Junta Electoral considerará una carta al Concejo Municipal sobre la administración electoral
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk revisará las actas del escrutinio de la elección especial de abril de 2026, recibirá una actualización sobre un posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador a la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Morgan, y discutirá informes de incidentes de la elección reciente. En nuevos asuntos, los miembros considerarán adoptar una política para la participación electrónica en las reuniones, evaluarán al Registrador General y discutirán una carta al Concejo Municipal sobre los roles de administración electoral y las operaciones de los centros de votación. La junta también discutirá los horarios de votación los sábados.
- Posible traslado de la Oficina del Registrador al sitio de la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Morgan
- Discusión y acción sobre una política para la participación electrónica en las reuniones
- Discusión y acción sobre una carta al Concejo Municipal y otros sobre roles de administración electoral y operaciones de centros de votación
- Discusión sobre los horarios de votación los sábados
- Revisión de informes de incidentes de la elección especial del 21 de abril de 2026
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Revised Electoral Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT
June 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Minutes of the Canvass for the April 21, 2026, Special
Election
1. April 7, 2026
2. April 22-27, 2026
4. First Public Comment Period
5. Old/Ongoing Business
6. Reports by the General Registrar
1. Informational: Mileage Requests
2. Informational: Key Dates: Officer of Election Training, L and A Testing
3. Informational: Possible Move of Registrar’s Office to the Morgan Memorial
Library Site
7. Reports by Electoral Board Members
1. Informational: Incident Report of April 21, 2026, Special Election
2. Informational: Approval of Agenda Items on Past Agendas
8. Closed Session
2
9. Return to Open Session and Continuation with Open Meeting
10. New Business
1. Discussion and Action: Policy – Electronic Participation in Meetings
2. Discussion: Evaluation of General Registrar
3. Discussion and Action: Electoral Board Duties and Delegations
4. Discussion and Action: Letter to City Council et al., Election Administration
Roles and Polling Place Operations
5. Saturday V oting – Hours of Operation
11. Second Public Comment Period
12. Adjournment
Mark Your Calendars: The next meeting of Suffolk’s electoral board is scheduled
for July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Early Voting for the Primary Election begins on June 18, 2026.
Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Mar
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará variación para 211 N. 7th St
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación celebrará audiencias públicas para discutir variaciones de zonificación. El nuevo elemento principal implica una solicitud para modificar los requisitos de retranqueo y superficie para una nueva casa.
- BZA15-2026: Solicitud de Tier 1 Construction en 211 N. 7th St para reducir los retranqueos del jardín lateral de 10 pies a 5 pies y aumentar la proporción de superficie impermeable de 40% a 48%
- BZA13-2026: Audiencia pospuesta para 6300 Old Myrtle Rd (Janet K. Harrell)
- BZA14-2026: Audiencia retirada para 3882 Bridge Rd (Eric Olson)
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SIIEFOLKBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
/uNE 9,2026
AGENDA
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
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ADMINISTRATION
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
igrbb@suff olkva.us
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE SUFFOLK ClTv COIINCIL
CIIAMBERS OF TM SUFEOLK MIINICIPAL BUILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON SIREEI.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OE SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLA]\A/ING A COMMIINITY DEWLOPMENT AT (757) 514-4151.,
PRIOR TO L2:00 NOON ON ERIDAY, IUNE 5, 2026.
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
IUNE 9,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER &ROLLCALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MAY 12,2026 - Regular Meeting
IU. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA13-2026 - 6300 Old Myrtle Rd - Janet K. Harrell - Deferred
BZA14-2026 - 3882 Bridge Rd - Eric Olson - Withdrawn
82A15-2026 - 211 N. 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
V. NEW BUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEAIS
May72,2026
2:00pm
The regnlar meeting of the Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesdap N.{ay 72, 2026, at 2:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, iocated at 442 W . Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia, with the
following people present
MEMBERS: STAFF:
Melissa Venable, Chairman
Shante Hall, Board Member
Corey Kornegay, Board Member
Fred Walker, jr., Board Member
jennifer Cobb, Asst. Director of Community Dev.
Will
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
Audiencia pública sobre apelación de zonificación en 211 N. 7th St
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación celebrará una audiencia pública sobre BZA15-2026, un asunto de zonificación para 211 N. 7th St que involucra Tier 1 Construction. La agenda también incluye un elemento pospuesto (BZA13-2026 en 6300 Old Myrtle Rd) y un caso retirado (BZA14-2026 en 3882 Bridge Rd). También está programada la aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 12 de mayo de 2026.
- Audiencia pública: BZA15-2026 – 211 N. 7th St – Tier 1 Construction
- Elemento pospuesto: BZA13-2026 – 6300 Old Myrtle Rd – Janet K. Harrell
- Caso retirado: BZA14-2026 – 3882 Bridge Rd – Eric Olson
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 12 de mayo de 2026
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JUNE 9,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER&ROLLCALL
il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MAY 12,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA13-2026 - 6300 O1d Myrtle Rd - Janet K. Harrell - Deferred
BZA14-2026 - 3882 Bridge Rd - Eric Olson - Withdrawn
8ZA15-2026 - 211 N. 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Comisión elegirá oficiales, escuchará informe del director sobre parques infantiles y programas
Esta es una reunión de rutina de la Suffolk Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. La comisión elegirá oficiales para el próximo año y escuchará un informe del director que cubre parques infantiles de reemplazo, programas de recreación, eventos especiales, el plan de mejoras de capital y Parks and Recreation Month. La agenda es en gran medida procedimental sin votos específicos sobre ordenanzas o contratos listados.
- Elección de oficiales de la comisión
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo de 2026
- Informe del director sobre parques infantiles de reemplazo
- Discusión de los planes para Parks and Recreation Month
- Próxima reunión programada para el 8 de septiembre de 2026 en East Suffolk Recreation Center
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Vision: To be the National leader in connecting people through play
Mission: T o create memorable experiences through a culture of fun and customer service excellence
Community Values: Health and Wellness, Social Equity, and Conservation Department
Values: Innovation, Financial Sustainability and Customer Service Excellence
Suffolk Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Agenda
June 9, 2026 – 5:30pm
1. Welcome
2. Election of Officers
3. Roll Call
4. New Staff Introduction
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Approval of March 2026 Minutes
7. Director ’s Report
a. Replacement Playgrounds
b. Recreation Programs
c. Special Events
d. CIP
e. Parks and Recreation Month
8. Old Business
9. Commissioner Reports/Concerns
10. Citizen Comments
11. Next Meeting- September 8, 2026 @ East Suffolk Recreation Center at 5:30pm
12. Adjournment
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
La Junta Electoral discutirá carta al Concejo Municipal sobre roles electorales y lugares de votación
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk se reunirá el 9 de junio de 2026 para discutir y posiblemente actuar sobre una carta dirigida al Concejo Municipal sobre la administración de roles electorales y las operaciones de los lugares de votación. Otros temas incluyen la política sobre la participación electrónica, la evaluación del Registrador General y las horas de votación los sábados. La junta también recibirá informes informativos sobre un posible traslado de la oficina del Registrador a la Biblioteca Morgan Memorial y un informe de incidentes de la elección especial del 21 de abril.
- Discusión y posible acción: Carta al Concejo Municipal sobre la administración de roles electorales y las operaciones de los lugares de votación
- Informe informativo: Posible traslado de la oficina del Registrador al sitio de la Biblioteca Morgan Memorial
- Discusión: Horas de operación de votación los sábados
- Discusión y acción: Política sobre la participación electrónica en las reuniones
- Revisión y aprobación de las actas del escrutinio de la elección especial del 21 de abril
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✓ Decidido: Saturday early voting start time moved to 9 a.m.
The Suffolk Electoral Board approved changing Saturday early voting hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. starting in 2026. The board also adopted an Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy (unanimous) and a Duties and Delegations document (unanimous). A motion to send a letter to the City Manager about restroom access at polling places failed for lack of a second. The board removed an agenda item (Incident Report) that had already been discussed (2-1 vote).
- Approved change of Saturday early voting hours to 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Adopted Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy with legal review (unanimous)
- Adopted Duties and Delegations document (unanimous)
- Removed Agenda Item 7.1 (Incident Report of April 21 Special Election) from the agenda (2-1)
- Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 meeting and April 22–27, 2026 Canvass Meeting (unanimous)
- Decided to submit letter to Virginia Department of Elections explaining no annual evaluation for General Registrar due to short tenure (unanimous agreement)
- Motion to authorize Chair to send letter on restroom access at polling places failed (lack of second)
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Revised Electoral Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT
June 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Minutes of the Canvass for the April 21, 2026, Special
Election
1. April 7, 2026
2. April 22-27, 2026
4. First Public Comment Period
5. Old/Ongoing Business
6. Reports by the General Registrar
1. Informational: Mileage Requests
2. Informational: Key Dates: Officer of Election Training, L and A Testing
3. Informational: Possible Move of Registrar’s Office to the Morgan Memorial
Library Site
7. Reports by Electoral Board Members
1. Informational: Incident Report of April 21, 2026, Special Election
2. Informational: Approval of Agenda Items on Past Agendas
8. Closed Session
2
9. Return to Open Session and Continuation with Open Meeting
10. New Business
1. Discussion and Action: Policy – Electronic Participation in Meetings
2. Discussion: Evaluation of General Registrar
3. Discussion and Action: Electoral Board Duties and Delegations
4. Discussion and Action: Letter to City Council et al., Election Administration
Roles and Polling Place Operations
5. Saturday V oting – Hours of Operation
11. Second Public Comment Period
12. Adjournment
Mark Your Calendars: The next meeting of Suffolk’s electoral board is scheduled
for July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Early Voting for the Primary Election begins on June 18, 2026.
Fri Jun 5, 2026
City-Nation Committee Meeting Agendas
Comité escuchará actualización sobre el Puente Kings Highway
El City-Nation Committee recibirá una actualización sobre el Puente Kings Highway y discutirá los estatutos del comité. También están programados informes de la Nación India Nansemond y la Ciudad de Suffolk. La agenda es principalmente informativa y de procedimiento, sin votos específicos ni montos en dólares listados.
- Actualizaciones sobre el Puente Kings Highway
- Discusión de estatutos
- Informe de la Nación India Nansemond
- Informe de la Ciudad de Suffolk
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C I T Y - N A T I O N C O M M I T T E E A G E N D A
June 5, 2026
10:00am
Bennetts Creek Recreation Center
1. Call to Order
2. Kings Highway Bridge Updates
3. By-Laws Discussion
4. Nansemond Indian Nation Report
5. City of Suffolk Report
6. Citizen Comments
7. Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo escuchará el plan de emisión de bonos y la actualización del inventario de líneas de agua
Esta es una sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal de Suffolk. Los miembros recibirán actualizaciones sobre el plan de emisión y reembolso de bonos de 2026, así como sobre el proyecto de inventario de campo de líneas de servicio de agua. La agenda también incluye un tema propuesto para discutir nombramientos en sesión cerrada.
- Actualización del Plan de Finanzas – Oportunidades de Emisión y Reembolso de Bonos de 2026
- Actualización del Proyecto de Inventario de Campo de Líneas de Servicio de Agua
- Nombramientos (propuesto para sesión cerrada)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
June 3, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Plan of Finance Update – 2026 Bond Issuance and Refunding Opportunities
2. Water Service Line Field Inventory Project Update
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
El Concejo Municipal considerará la emisión de bonos y aprobará artículos del orden del día de consentimiento
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir la emisión de bonos de 2026 y las oportunidades de refinanciamiento, seguida de una sesión regular para aprobar un orden del día de consentimiento de ordenanzas y resoluciones que incluye el proyecto del paso elevado de Nansemond Parkway y Wilroy Road y la emisión de bonos de ingresos.
- Actualización del Plan de Financiamiento – Emisión de Bonos de 2026 y Oportunidades de Refinanciamiento
- Financiamiento del proyecto del paso elevado de Nansemond Parkway y Wilroy Road
- Ordenanza para enmendar los códigos de facturación de basura, reciclaje y aguas pluviales
- Ordenanza para aceptar fondos de la FAA para el proyecto T-Hanger G
- Ordenanza para asignar hasta $1,000,000 para la Gestión de Flotas
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JUNE 3, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
June 3, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Plan of Finance Update – 2026 Bond Issuance and Refunding Opportunities
2. Water Service Line Field Inventory Project Update
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: June 3, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Plan of Finance Update – 2026 Bond Issuance and Refunding Opportunities
Kyle Laux with Davenport & Company, the City ’s financial advisor, will provide City Council
with an update regarding the plan of finance for the 2026 bond i ssuance and opportunities for
refunding.
AGENDA: June 3, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Water Service Line Field Inventory Project Update
Director of Public Utilities, Paul Retel, will provide an update to City Council in reference to the
Water Service Line Field Inventory Project.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 3, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentations
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to amend Sections 70- 58, 70-124, and 70-173
of the Code of the City of Suffolk concerning Civil Penalty Schedule, Placement
of City -issued Automated Containers and Recyc
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
El concejo vota para buscar prohibición de centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación
El concejo aprobó la agenda de consentimiento, que incluía asignaciones presupuestarias para gestión de flota ($1M), gestión de riesgos ($3M) y proyectos de capital para el paso elevado de Nansemond Parkway Wilroy Road y la Biblioteca de Downtown Suffolk. También aceptó subvenciones de la FAA y estatales de aviación para el Aeropuerto Ejecutivo de Suffolk. Además, el concejo votó 8-0 para presentar una moción en la agenda del 17 de junio solicitando a la Comisión de Planificación que enmiende la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado para prohibir los centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación.
- Aprobó una asignación de $1M de la Posición Neta No Restringida de Gestión de Flota y $3M de la Posición Neta No Restringida de Gestión de Riesgos.
- Aprobó la transferencia de fondos para los proyectos del paso elevado de Nansemond Parkway Wilroy Road y de la Biblioteca de Downtown Suffolk.
- Aceptó la subvención de la FAA para el proyecto T-Hanger G y la subvención estatal de aviación para el Aeropuerto Ejecutivo de Suffolk.
- Aplazó la consideración de las enmiendas a las tarifas de residuos y aguas pluviales (Elementos de Consentimiento #7 y #8) a la reunión del 17 de junio.
- Votó 8-0 para presentar una moción en la agenda del 17 de junio solicitando a la Comisión de Planificación que prohíba los centros de datos en todos los distritos de zonificación.
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
June 3 , 202 6
6 :00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
No City Council action required.
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
No City Council action required.
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentatio n s
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
A motion to amend the agenda to continue consideration of
Consent Agenda Items #7 and #8 to the Ordinances portion of
the June 17, 2026, C ity Council meeting and adopt the remainder
of the agenda, as presented, was approved by a vote of 8-0 .
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to amend Sections 70-58, 70-124, and 70-173
of the Code of the City of Suffolk concerning Civil Penalty Schedule, Placement
of City-issued Automated Containers and Recycling Containers for Collection,
and Billing and Payment, Interest, Liens (Refuse)
Continued to the Ordinances portion of the June 17, 2026, City
Coun cil meeting.
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to amend Section 90-521 of the Code of the
City of Suffolk concerning Billing and Payment, Interest, Liens (Stormwater)
Continued to the Ordinances portion of the June 17, 2026, City
Council meeting.
9. Consent Agenda - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the
Planning NEXT Contract
Approved 8-0
10 . Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional funds from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the T-Hanger
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Thu May 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Votación sobre rezonificación de iglesia y permiso de uso condicional en 1000 Film Way
La Comisión de Planificación de Suffolk llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una solicitud de rezonificación y dos permisos de uso condicional, además de dos enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza. La rezonificación cambiaría 1000 Film Way de Industrial Ligero a Institucional de Oficinas (Condicional) para un lugar de culto grande. También se encuentra en agenda un permiso de uso condicional (CUP) para una guardería familiar de hasta 12 niños en 113 Mallard Drive, y se discutirá mediante un informe del personal un banco de mitigación de humedales en 2101 Buckhorn Drive. La comisión también considerará una subdivisión de transferencia familiar en 1293 Barnes Road.
- Plano de Subdivisión de Transferencia Familiar en 1293 Barnes Road para crear una nueva parcela
- Rezonificación de 1000 Film Way de M-1 (Industrial Ligero) a O-I (Institucional de Oficinas Condicional) para Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para un lugar de culto grande (santuario ≥6,000 sq ft) en 1000 Film Way
- Permiso de Uso Condicional para una guardería familiar de hasta 12 niños en 113 Mallard Drive
- Enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza OTA2026-04 y OTA2026-05 a las secciones de usos y definiciones de la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
MAY 21, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
May 21, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Family Transfer Subdivision Plat:
A. FAMILY TRANSFER SUBDIVISION PLAT FTR2025 -005: submitted by Taylor
Dickinson applicant, on behalf of Kenneth Dickinson and Jolene Dickinson, property owner,
requesting a family subdivision pursuant to Section 31- 514 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to approve a Family Subdivision Plat to create one (1) new parcel, on property
located at 1293 Barnes Road. Zoning Map 50 Parcel 1*3. The affected property is further
identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Bourgh, zoned A, Agriculture Zoning
District. The City's 2045 Comprehensive Plan identities this property as being located within
the Rural Agricultural Land Use Type.
4. Public Hearings:
A. REZON
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Thu May 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
La Comisión de Planificación considerará la reclasificación de zonificación para una iglesia en 1000 Film Way
La Comisión de Planificación celebrará audiencias públicas sobre una reclasificación y un permiso de uso condicional para convertir una antigua propiedad industrial en 1000 Film Way en una gran iglesia, así como un hogar de cuidado diurno familiar y dos enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza. La comisión también considerará un plano de subdivisión familiar y un permiso de uso condicional para un banco de mitigación de humedales.
- Rezoning RZN2025-00010: 1000 Film Way de M-1 Light Industrial a O-I Office Institutional (Conditional) para Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00021: misma propiedad para establecer un lugar de culto de más de 6,000 sq ft
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00010: 113 Mallard Drive para un hogar de cuidado diurno familiar para hasta 12 niños
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-04 and OTA2026-05: enmiendas a las secciones de usos y definiciones de la Unified Development Ordinance
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00004: 2101 Buckhorn Drive para un banco de mitigación de humedales
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A G E N D A
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
May 21 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Family Transfer Subdivision Plat:
A. F AMILY TRANSFER SUBDIVISION PLAT FTR2025-005 : submitted by Taylor
Dickinson applicant, on behalf of Kenneth Dickinson and Jolene Dickinson, property owner,
requesting a family subdivision pursuant to Section 31-514 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to approve a Family Subdivision Plat to create one (1) new parcel, on property
located at 1293 Barnes Road. Zoning Map 50 Parcel 1*3. The affected property is further
identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Bourgh, zoned A, Agriculture Zoning
District. The City's 2045 Comprehensive Plan identities this property as being located within
the Rural Agricultural Land Use Type.
4. Public H e a rin g s:
A . REZONING REQUEST, RZN2025-00010 (Conditional), Mount Lebanon Missionary
Baptist Church: submitted by Kimberly Williams, The Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist
Church, applicant, on behalf of New Dominion Pictures Inc., property owner in accordance
with Sections 31- 304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and
amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk in order to change the zoning from M-
1, Light Industrial Zoning District to O-I, Office Institutional (Conditional) Zoning District
for property located at 1000 Film Way, Zoning Map 26
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Wed May 20, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
El Consejo solicita un informe sobre el impacto fiscal de levantar la moratoria de exención fiscal de organizaciones sin fines de lucro
El Consejo Municipal de Suffolk celebró audiencias públicas sobre varios cambios de zonificación y permisos de uso condicional, aprobando la mayoría con votaciones de 7-1 o 8-0. También instruyó al gerente de la ciudad para que prepare un informe sobre el impacto fiscal de terminar la moratoria sobre las exenciones fiscales para organizaciones sin fines de lucro para la reunión del 18 de junio de 2026.
- Rezonamiento en 1015 South Hillpoint Boulevard (enmienda de superposición PD) aprobado 7-1
- Rezonamiento en 400 Jonathans Way de RR a RM (Condicional) aprobado 7-1
- Permiso de uso condicional para oficina de libertad condicional y libertad bajo palabra en Dill Road aprobado 7-0-1
- Permiso de uso condicional para tienda de empeño en 821 West Constance Road aprobado 8-0
- Moción para informar sobre el impacto fiscal de levantar la moratoria de exención fiscal de organizaciones sin fines de lucro aprobada 8-0
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 20, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
No City Council action required.
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentations
No City Council action required.
A. A proclamation in recognition of “Foster Care Awareness Month”
B. A proclamation in recognition of “ National Emergency Medical Services
Week”
C. A proclamation in recognition of “National Public Works Week”
D. A proclamation in recognition of “National Building Safety Month”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 8-0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program Administration Memorandum of
Agreement
Approved 8-0
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to add the Legal Intern (Part -Time) position to
the City of Suffolk Compensation Plan
Approved 8-0
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk for property zoned PD, Planned Development Overlay Zoning
District, in order to amend the planned development master plan for property
located at 1015 South Hillpoint Boulevard, Zoning Map 26F(l B), Parcel C,
Account Number 253215400; RZN2024-015 (Conditional)
Approved 7-1 (Vice Mayor Ward voted in opposition.)
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10. Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amen
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Wed May 20, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo discutirá la adquisición de propiedades y recursos de salud mental
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para recibir resúmenes sobre SPSA SORT (operaciones de Southeastern Public Service Authority) y recursos comunitarios de salud mental. También considerarán la disposición y adquisición de propiedades identificadas como 33*14 y 33*14C, y discutirán nombramientos en una sesión cerrada propuesta.
- Resumen de SPSA SORT (operaciones de Southeastern Public Service Authority)
- Resumen de recursos comunitarios y de salud mental
- Disposición y adquisición de parcelas de propiedad 33*14 y 33*14C
- Sesión cerrada propuesta para nombramientos
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
May 20, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. SPSA SORT Overview
2. Community and Mental Health Resources Overview
3. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property: 33*14, 33*14C
4. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
Wed May 20, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Audiencias públicas sobre reordenamiento, permisos de uso condicional e informe de exención fiscal
El Consejo Municipal de Suffolk celebrará audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de reordenamiento y cuatro permisos de uso condicional, incluida una tienda de empeño y una oficina de libertad condicional. Se presentará una moción para considerar un informe sobre el impacto fiscal de levantar la moratoria sobre las exenciones fiscales para organizaciones sin fines de lucro. La sesión de trabajo incluirá descripciones del sistema de reciclaje SPSA SORT y de los recursos de salud mental comunitaria.
- Audiencia pública para reordenar 1015 South Hillpoint Blvd (enmienda al plan maestro de desarrollo planificado)
- Audiencia pública para reordenar 400 Jonathans Way de RR a Residencial de Densidad Media
- Audiencia pública para el permiso de uso condicional para establecer una tienda de empeño en 821 West Constance Road
- Audiencia pública para el permiso de uso condicional para establecer una oficina de libertad condicional en Dill Road
- Moción para recibir el informe sobre el impacto fiscal de levantar la moratoria sobre las exenciones fiscales para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF MAY 20, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
May 20, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. SPSA SORT Overview
2. Community and Mental Health Resources Overview
3. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property: 33*14, 33*14C
4. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: May 20, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: SPSA SORT Overview
Dennis Bagley, Executive Director of t he Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) , will
provide an overview of the Separating Organics, Recycling and Trash system (SORT).
AGENDA: May 20, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Community and Mental Health Resources Overview
Brandon Rodgers, Executive Director of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board, will
provide an overview regarding Mental Health Resources in the City of Suffolk.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Chief, Michael Barakey, will provide an overview of the Marcus Alert
System.
Eboni Murphy, Founder and Executive Director of the Rest Assured Foundation of Virginia, will
provide an overview of Community Resources.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 20, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentations
A. A proclamation in recognition of “Foster Care Awareness Month”
B. A proclamation in recognition of “ National Emergency Medical
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Mon May 18, 2026
Downtown Advisory Committee
Continúa la discusión sobre la modernización del uso del CBD
El Downtown Advisory Committee llevará a cabo una sesión facilitada sobre la modernización de los usos del Central Business District (CBD), revisará las actas y recibirá actualizaciones sobre la Enmienda del Downtown Master Plan, el Distrito de Artes y Cultura WATCH y proyectos del centro, incluyendo la apertura de la biblioteca y la señalización de estacionamientos.
- Sesión Facilitada #2 sobre la Modernización del Uso del CBD
- Revisión y aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril de 2026
- Actualización sobre la Enmienda del Downtown Master Plan
- Actualización sobre el Distrito de Artes y Cultura WATCH
- Proyectos del centro: actualizaciones sobre la Apertura de la Biblioteca y la Señalización de Estacionamientos
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved April minutes, no substantive decisions made
The Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee approved the April 18 meeting minutes unanimously. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on the WATCH Arts & Cultural District zoning amendments, Downtown Master Plan amendments, art installations, WATCH Inc. activities, and downtown projects. No votes were taken on substantive matters.
- Approved April 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
May 18, 2026 – 12:00pm
City Hall Conference Room 3
Agenda
Call to Order
Welcome
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from April 20, 2026, regular meeting for review and approval.
CBD Use Modernization
Facilitated Session #2
Updates
Downtown Master Plan Amendment
WATCH Arts and Cultural District
WATCH Inc/Main Street
Downtown Projects Updates (Library Opening, Parking Signage)
Upcoming Downtown Events- Lisa Bleakley
New Business
Downtown Manager’s Report
Announcements/Public Comment
Adjournment
Future Meeting Dates- All scheduled for 12 Noon.
June 15- City Hall, City Council Conference Room
September 21-Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
December 14- Hilton Garden Inn
Wed May 13, 2026
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas recibe actualizaciones rutinarias de impuestos e ingresos
Esta es una reunión de procedimiento en la que el Comité de Finanzas del Condado de Suffolk escuchará actualizaciones del Tesorero sobre recaudación de impuestos e inversiones, del Avalúador sobre evaluaciones fiscales y tendencias, del Comisionado de Ingresos y del Director de Finanzas. No se listan votos ni acciones específicas en el orden del día.
- Estado de las Recaudaciones de Impuestos e Inversiones presentado por el Tesorero Andrew Owen
- Estado de las Evaluaciones Fiscales y las Tendencias presentado por el Avalúador Holt Butt
- Actualización del Comisionado de Ingresos presentada por Susan Draper
- Actualización de Finanzas presentada por la Directora Stephanie Wells
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
May 13, 2026 @ 2 :00 p .m.
City Council Conference Room
1. Status of Ta x Collections and Investments Andrew Owen , Treasurer
2. Status of Tax Assessments and Trends Holt Butt, Assessor
3. Commissioner of the Revenue Update Susan Draper , Commissioner
4 . Finance Update Stephanie Wells, Director of Finance
5. Old/New Business
Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Wed May 13, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
La Suffolk EDA revisará el presupuesto del año fiscal 26-27 y las solicitudes de subvenciones para pequeñas empresas
La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico de Suffolk discutirá el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 26-27 y evaluará las solicitudes de subvenciones para empresas locales. La junta también revisará un acuerdo de desempeño para la Wanchese Fish Company.
- Presupuesto propuesto de la EDA para el año fiscal 26-27
- Solicitud de Subvención para la Mejora de Pequeñas Empresas: 4 Day Catch (200 E. Washington St.)
- Solicitud de Subvención para la Mejora de Pequeñas Empresas: Early Resultz Daycare & Learning Center (4201 Crowdy Blvd)
- Finalización de la Subvención para la Mejora de Pequeñas Empresas: Sugar Mama’s Bakeshoppe (908 N. Main St.)
- Acuerdo de Desempeño del Fondo de Desarrollo de Industrias de Agricultura y Silvicultura del Gobernador: Wanchese Fish Company
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REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
May 1 3 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day , May 1 3 , 202 6 , at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, Conference Room #3
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of April 8 , 202 6
2. Financial Report s for periods ending March 31 , 202 6 .
III. New Business
3. Proposed FY 2 6 -2 7 EDA Budget
4. Small Business Improvement Grant Request – 4 Day Catch ( 200 E. Washington St.)
5. Small Business Improvement Grant Request – Early Resultz Daycare & Learning Center ( 4201
Crowdy Blvd )
6. Small Business Improvement Grant Completion – Sugar Mama ’s Bakeshoppe ( 908 N. Main St.)
7. Governor ’s Agriculture & Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Performance
Agreement – Wanchese Fish Company
8. EDA Board Protocols/Code of Conduct
9. Board Considerations
10. April 202 6 , Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
11. May 202 6 , Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, June 1 0 , 202 6 , at the Suffolk
Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
Tue May 12, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Suffolk realizará audiencias públicas sobre cinco solicitudes de variación
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación se reunirá para considerar varias solicitudes de variación y apelaciones de propiedades. La reunión incluye audiencias públicas para cinco casos específicos relacionados con retranqueos y cumplimiento de zonificación.
- BZA 08-2026: Solicitud de Q & B LLC para reducir los retranqueos laterales de 10 a 5 pies y aumentar la relación de superficie impermeable del 40% al 42.3% en 0 N. 4th St
- BZA 09-2026: Audiencia pública para Q & B LLC en 117 N 8th St
- BZA 10-2026: Audiencia pública para Brenda Taylor en 1002 Silver Charm Cir
- BZA 11-2026: Audiencia pública para Robert Rodgers en Mapa de Impuestos No: 35F*LG*17
- BZA 12-2026: Audiencia pública para Battaglia Properties LLC en 719 Brook Ave
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SUFFOLKBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MAy 12,2026
AGENDA
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COIINCIL
CHAMBERS OF ME SUFEOLK MIINICIPAL BUILDING, 442W. WASHINGTON STREET.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFEOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANINING A COMMUNI'rY DEWLOPMENT AT (757) 514-4151,
PRIOR TO'12:00 NOON PNFRIDA MAY 8 2025.
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IENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATION
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
tr/{AY 12,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO OI{DER & ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APRIL 14,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
Iv. PUIJLIC HEARINGS
BZA 08-2026 - Tax Map No: 35F*LI*18 - Q & B Llc
BZA 09-2026 - 117 N 8th St - Q & B Llc
82A-1,0-2026 - 1002 Silver Charm Cir - Brenda Taylor
82A11,-2026 - Tax Map No:35F*LG*17 - Robert Rodgers
B2A12-2026 -719Brook Ave - Battaglia Properties Llc
V. NEWBUSINESS
vI. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEAIS
Apr1lL4,2026
2:00pm
MEMBERS: STAFF:
Melissa Venable, Chairman
Shante Hall, Board Member
Corey Kornegay, Board Member
Fred Walker, Jr., Board Member
Jermifer Cobb, Asst. Director of Community Dev.
William "Bi11" Me11or9 Zoning Administrator
Lisa Marshal1, Asst Zoning Administrator
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Venable. The ro11 ca
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Tue May 12, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación celebrará audiencias públicas sobre cinco solicitudes de variación
La Junta celebrará audiencias públicas sobre cinco solicitudes de variación o apelación en su reunión del 12 de mayo de 2026. La orden del día también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 14 de abril de 2026 y los asuntos antiguos. No se enumeran otros elementos sustanciales.
- BZA08-2026 – Q & B LLC (Tax Map 35F*LI*18)
- BZA09-2026 – 117 N 8th St (Q & B LLC)
- BZA10-2026 – 1002 Silver Charm Cir (Brenda Taylor)
- BZA11-2026 – Tax Map 35F*LG*17 (Robert Rodgers)
- BZA12-2026 – 719 Brook Ave (Battaglia Properties LLC)
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MAv 12,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER&ROLLCALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APRIL 14,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B2A08-2026 - Tax Map No: 35F"LI*18 - Q & B Llc
BZA 09-2026 - 117 N 8th St - Q & B Llc
82A1,0-2026 - 1002 Silver Charm Cir - Brenda Taylor
BZA1'1.-2026 - Tax Map No: 35F*LG*17 - Robert Rodgers
BZA 72-2026 - 719 Brook Ave - Battaglia Properties Llc
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 6, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
El Concejo considerará el presupuesto FY2026-2027 y un aumento de impuestos del 2.69%
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el aumento propuesto del impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria del 2.69% para FY2026-2027 debido a la revaluación y considerará la adopción del presupuesto operativo y de capital. Una sesión de trabajo incluirá un informe sobre centros de datos y posibles regulaciones de uso del suelo. Otros puntos incluyen proclamaciones para la Semana Nacional de la Policía y la Semana Nacional del Agua Potable, una resolución para adoptar la actualización del Plan de Desarrollo de Tránsito y un informe del personal sobre la revisión anual de 2025 de Bomberos y Rescate.
- Audiencia pública sobre el aumento propuesto del 2.69% del impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria para FY2026-2027
- Ordenanza para adoptar el Presupuesto Operativo y de Capital FY2026-2027
- Informe de sesión de trabajo sobre centros de datos y posibles regulaciones de uso del suelo
- Resolución para adoptar la actualización menor del Plan de Desarrollo de Tránsito de Suffolk Transit
- Proclamaciones reconociendo la Semana Nacional de la Policía y la Semana Nacional del Agua Potable
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF MAY 6, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
May 6, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. 2026 General Assembly Legislative Update
2. Report on Data Centers and Potential Land Use Regulations
3. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property
4. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: May 6, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: 2026 General Assembly Legislative Update
Mindy Carlin, with Access Point Public Affairs, LLC ., will provide City Council with an
overview of recent legislation from the 2026 General Assembly Session.
AGENDA: May 6, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Report on Data Centers and Potential Land Use Regulations
The Suffolk Planning and Community Development Department will provide a report on Data
Centers on a proposed land use and provide an overview of Data Center supplemental use
regulations for discussion with the City Council.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 6, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentations
A. A proclamation in recognition of “National Police Week”
B. A proclamation in recognition of “National Drinking Water Week”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appro
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Wed May 6, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
El Concejo adopta el presupuesto FY2026-2027 y realiza audiencias fiscales
El Concejo Municipal votó 8-0 para adoptar el presupuesto operativo y de capital propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Se realizaron dos audiencias públicas: una sobre un aumento propuesto del 2.69% en el impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria debido a la revaluación y otra sobre una reducción del impuesto a la propiedad personal de casas móviles. El concejo también aprobó elementos de la agenda de consentimiento para aceptar fondos de subvención para el programa de registros del tribunal de circuito y el transporte público, adoptó una actualización del plan de desarrollo de tránsito y aprobó el Plan de Acción Anual FY2026-2027 para las subvenciones CDBG y HOME.
- Adopción del presupuesto operativo y de capital FY2026-2027 (aprobado 8-0)
- Audiencia pública sobre el aumento propuesto del 2.69% en el impuesto a la propiedad inmobiliaria debido a la revaluación
- Audiencia pública sobre la reducción propuesta del impuesto a la propiedad personal de casas móviles
- Aprobación de la actualización menor del Plan de Desarrollo de Tránsito de Suffolk Transit (TSP 2020-2029)
- Aprobación del Plan de Acción Anual FY2026-2027 para las subvenciones CDBG y HOME
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budget with $500K amendment
The Suffolk City Council approved the FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budget, moving $500,000 from the Riverbend/VDOT design line to the Major Repairs and Replacement line item. Consent Agenda Items to accept state and federal transit funds were also approved. Two resolutions—one for Suffolk Transit’s minor TDP update and another for the FY 2026‑27 CDBG and HOME grant action plans—were adopted. Council members nominated colleagues to Virginia Municipal League committees and ordered a future report on the fiscal impact of ending the nonprofit tax‑exemption moratorium.
- Approved Freedom of Information Act certification of closed meeting (8‑0)
- Approved minutes from Jan 21, 2026 work session (8‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda Items #7 and #8 to accept state and federal transit funds (8‑0)
- Amended capital projects, moving $500,000 to Major Repairs line and adopted FY 2026‑27 budget (8‑0)
- Approved resolution adopting Suffolk Transit minor TDP update (8‑0)
- Approved resolution adopting FY 2026‑27 CDBG and HOME grant action plans (8‑0)
- Approved nominations to Virginia Municipal League policy committees (8‑0)
- Approved motion to request a report on fiscal impact of removing nonprofit tax‑exemption moratorium (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 6, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentations
No City Council action required.
A. A proclamation in recognition of “National Police Week”
B. A proclamation in recognition of “National Drinking Water Week”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 8-0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Library of Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program for the Clerk of
the Circuit Court
Approved 8-0
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Federal Transit Administration for the City of Suffolk’s public transit service
Approved 8-0
9. Public Hearing - A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Citywide effective real estate tax increase due to
reassessment of 2.69%
No City Council action required.
10. Public Hearing - A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 tax decrease on mobile homes personal property
No City Council action required.
11. Ordinance - Adoption of the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 and related ordinances
Approved as amended 8-0
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12. Resolution - A resolution to adopt Suffolk Transit’s minor Transit
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City Council Regular Meeting May 6 , 202 6
1
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, May 6 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams (departed at 7:42 p.m.)
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATIO N/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of May 6, 2026, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: May or Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, 8
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MAY 6, 2026,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Vice Mayor Ward , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Rector , moved to appr ove the minutes
from the J
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Wed May 6, 2026
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings
La ECDC de Suffolk revisa actualizaciones y se prepara para las prioridades del FY27
La Comisión de Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia celebra una reunión rutinaria con actualizaciones del gerente y el coordinador sobre cifras de cuidado infantil, programas, subvenciones y presupuesto. Los miembros también reciben actualizaciones de socios sobre la Semana del Niño y la intervención temprana. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión se centra en informes y la planificación para la discusión de julio sobre las prioridades estratégicas del FY27.
- Revisión de las actas de la reunión de marzo de 2026
- Informe del gerente sobre cifras de cuidado infantil, DPIL, mini subvenciones y el Children’s Festival
- Actualización del presupuesto y actualizaciones de la sala de recursos
- Actualizaciones de socios sobre WOYC e intervención temprana
- Preparación para la discusión de julio sobre las prioridades estratégicas del FY27
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Meeting Agenda
May 6, 2026
12:00-2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Conference Room 3
Welcome
Introduction – Dr. Justin Conyers, Parent Representative II
Randy Carter, Clerk of Circuit Court
Review minutes from March 2026
ECDC Manager’s Report
• Childcare Numbers
• ECDC Updates- Manager and Coordinator
• DPIL, Mini Grants, Early Educator Appreciation Dinner, Children’s Festival,
Trainings with Childcare Aware of VA
• Children’s Programs, Deposit Collections, 1KBBK, ECDC Resource Room
updates
• Budget
Other Business
• Partner Updates- (Please include ECDC initiatives)
• WOYC (week of the young child)
• Early Intervention Updates
• Roundtable Follow-up
New Business
• Come to July meeting prepared to discuss FY27 Strategic Priorities
• Come to July meeting with your calendar to plan dates of events and conferences
Adjourn
Next Meeting- July 1, 2026
ECDC MISSION STATEMENT
The Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs for caregivers
and children, birth through age eight, to support a child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive
growth.
Wed May 6, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo discutirá regulaciones de uso de suelo para centros de datos
El Concejo Municipal realizará una sesión de trabajo para recibir una actualización legislativa de la Asamblea General de 2026, un informe sobre centros de datos y posibles regulaciones de uso de suelo, y considerar adquisiciones de propiedades y nombramientos. Los elementos marcados con un asterisco se proponen para sesión cerrada.
- Actualización legislativa de la Asamblea General de 2026
- Informe sobre centros de datos y posibles regulaciones de uso de suelo
- Disposición y adquisición de propiedades (propuesta para sesión cerrada)
- Nombramientos (propuesta para sesión cerrada)
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✓ Decidido: Council voted 8-0 to hold a closed meeting on appointments and property acquisitions
The Suffolk City Council moved and seconded a motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss prospective appointments to several advisory boards and the acquisition of specific tax‑map parcels. The motion passed unanimously with an 8‑0 vote. The closed meeting was held from 5:13 p.m. to 5:41 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.
- Approved closed meeting to discuss appointments and property acquisitions (8-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
May 6, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. 2026 General Assembly Legislative Update
2. Report on Data Centers and Potential Land Use Regulations
3. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property
4. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session May 6 , 202 6
1
Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, May 6 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams (arrived 4:06 p.m.)
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE UP DATE
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Mindy Carlin, President and Co-Founder of Access Point, LLC, the
City ’s lobbyist, gave a report about the above referenced item.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked for a reason that other localities were not
supportive of legislation to provide enhanced retirement benefits to full-time salaried 911 dispatchers.
Ms. Carlin theorized that localities were not opposed, but the association for dispatchers failed to have
their members advocate fo r passage of such bills.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector inquired about a provision in H ouse B ill 1220
that requires a locality to “ widely communicate how to contest violations, changes and new locations for
photo speed enforcement devices and provide a link to the vendor ’s website. ” Ms. Carlin replied the
legislation speaks to methods of communication. She listed social media and the C ity ’s website
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Actualización sobre la planificación estratégica de la Reserva Agrícola y el Festival de la Tierra y las Artes
El Comité Asesor Agrícola discutirá asuntos pendientes, incluido el Festival de la Tierra y las Artes y la continuación de la planificación estratégica para la Reserva Agrícola, revisará el informe de actividades y fijará las fechas de las próximas reuniones para julio y octubre. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y una discusión general.
- Aprobación de las actas del 22 de enero de 2026
- Actualización sobre la planificación del Festival de la Tierra y las Artes
- Continuación de la planificación estratégica de la Reserva Agrícola con el facilitador Jonathan McBride
- Informe de actividades y discusión general
- Programación de las reuniones del 23 de julio y 22 de octubre de 2026
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1. Welcome
2. Approval of the minutes of the January 22 , 202 6 AAC Meeting
3. Old Business
Earth & Arts Festival — April
Continue Ag Reserve Strategic Planning — Jonathan McBride, Facilitator
4. New Business
5. Activity Report
6. Discussion
7. 2026 Regularly Scheduled Meeting s:
July 23rd
October 22nd
8. Adjourn
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Hillegass at (757) 514-4044 or
[email protected] .
Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENDA
April 23 , 2026
Wed Apr 22, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
La Junta Electoral realiza el escrutinio de los resultados de la elección especial del 21 de abril
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk está llevando a cabo un escrutinio de tres días (22 al 24 de abril de 2026) para verificar y certificar los resultados de la elección especial del 21 de abril. Las actividades incluyen verificar los recuentos de votos del día de la elección, votación anticipada y votos por correo, así como revisar los votos provisionales y los votos por correo tardíos para determinar su elegibilidad. La junta se reunirá en sesión cerrada para determinar la elegibilidad de los votos provisionales, según lo exige la ley de Virginia.
- Verificar los recuentos de votos del día de la elección por precinto y totales (22 de abril)
- Verificar los votos anticipados por precinto y totales (22 de abril)
- Realizar la revisión de elegibilidad de los votos por correo recibidos desde el preprocesamiento hasta el día de la elección (22 al 23 de abril)
- Reunión de votos provisionales para determinar la elegibilidad de todos los votos provisionales (22 y 24 de abril)
- Contar los resultados de los votos por correo tardíos recibidos después del día de la elección (24 de abril)
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✓ Decidido: Suffolk Electoral Board canvasses April 21 special election
The Suffolk Electoral Board met over three days to canvass the April 21, 2026 Special Election. The board entered closed session to discuss provisional ballots, verified seal numbers, and counted provisional ballots. The canvass concluded with certification of results.
- Motion to enter closed session to discuss provisional ballots (unanimous)
- Motion to return to open session (unanimous)
- Confirmed Statement of Results from each precinct and compared to Enhanced Results
- Counted provisional ballots and concluded canvass
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Cameron D. Butler, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
Suffolk Electoral Board – Notice of Canvass
Notice: Suffolk Electoral Board ’s Canvass of the April 21, 2026, Special Election.
Dates of Canvass: April 22-April 24, 2026
Location: All canvass activities will be conducted at the General Registrar ’s office, located at 440 Market
Street, Suffolk, Virginia.
Anticipated Daily Canvass Activities
The canvass is a multi-day process governed by statutory deadlines and the completion of required
verification steps. While this agenda outlines the anticipated sequence of activities, the Electoral Board
may adjust the timing, order, or duration of items as needed to ensure accuracy, completeness, and
compliance with Virginia election law. Certain tasks may extend beyond a single day or be revisited as
additional information becomes available.
April 22, 2026 (10:00 a.m.) – Canvass Day 1
I. Call to Order
II. Motion to enter a Provisional Ballot Meeting as required by Virginia Election Code §24.2-
653.01(B), which mandates that the electoral board meet to determine the eligibility of all
provisional ballots cast in the election.
III. Return to Open Session
IV. Certify Provisional Ballot Meeting.
V. Verify Election Day Ballot counts, by precinct and totals.
VI. Verify Early Voting Ballots,
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Comisión considerará la rezonificación de Hillpoint Trace II y permisos de uso condicional
La Comisión de Planificación realizará audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de rezonificación y cinco solicitudes de permiso/excepción de uso condicional. Los asuntos incluyen la modificación del plan maestro PD para Hillpoint Trace II, la rezonificación de 400 Jonathan's Way a densidad residencial media, y permisos para alquiler de vehículos, una oficina de libertad condicional, almacenamiento de U-Haul, una casa de empeño y una excepción por invasión de terraza.
- REZONIFICACIÓN RZN2024-00015: Modificar el plan maestro PD para Hillpoint Trace II en 1015 S. Hillpoint Rd
- REZONIFICACIÓN RZN2025-00009: Rezonificación condicional de 400 Jonathan's Way de RR a RM
- USO CONDICIONAL CUP2025-00013: Alquiler de vehículos Enterprise en 5665 Shoulders Hill Road
- USO CONDICIONAL CUP2026-00003: Oficina de libertad condicional en Dill Road
- USO CONDICIONAL CUP2026-00008: Casa de empeño en 821 W Constance Road
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
April 21 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Public H e a rin g s:
A . REZONING REQUEST, RZN2024-00015, Hillpoint Trace II: submitted by Brian Layne,
applicant, on behalf of Jerry L. Bowman, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-
304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official
zoning map of the City of Suffolk for property zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District, in order to amend the planned development master plan for the property located at
1015 S. Hillpoint Rd, Zoning Map 26F(1B), Parcel C. The affected area is further identified
as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth
Area, Traditional Neighborhood Land Use Type. Traditional Neighborhood Land Use Type.
B . REZONING REQUEST, RZN2025-00009, (Conditional) 400 Jonathan ’s Way :
submitted by Bob Arnette, Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Shelley
C. Atkinson, Alison C. Darden, and Mark G. Cline, property owners, in accordance with
Sections 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend
the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk in order to change the zoning from RR, Rural
Residential Zoning District to RM, Resi
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
La Comisión de Planificación considerará la rezonificación de Hillpoint Trace II y otros seis temas de uso de suelo
La Comisión de Planificación de Suffolk llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre siete temas: dos solicitudes de rezonificación, cuatro permisos de uso condicional y una excepción. La rezonificación incluye una enmienda al plan maestro de desarrollo planificado de Hillpoint Trace II en 1015 S. Hillpoint Rd y una rezonificación condicional en 400 Jonathan's Way. Los permisos de uso condicional incluyen alquiler de vehículos, una oficina de libertad condicional y vigilancia, servicios de alquiler de U-Haul y una casa de empeño. Una solicitud de excepción busca permitir un avance de terraza en un área de amortiguamiento de la Zona de Preservación de la Bahía Chesapeake en 8005 Beech Tree Court.
- Rezonificación para enmendar el plan maestro de desarrollo planificado de Hillpoint Trace II en 1015 S. Hillpoint Rd
- Rezonificación condicional de Rural Residential a Residential Medium Density en 400 Jonathan's Way
- Permiso de uso condicional para alquiler de vehículos de pasajeros en 5665 Shoulders Hill Road
- Permiso de uso condicional para una oficina de libertad condicional y vigilancia en Dill Road
- Permiso de uso condicional para una casa de empeño en 821 W Constance Road
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
APRIL 21, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
April 21, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Public Hearings:
A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2024-00015, Hillpoint Trace II: submitted by Brian Layne,
applicant, on behalf of Jerry L. Bowman, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-
304 and 31- 305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official
zoning map of the City of Suffolk for property zoned PD , Planned Development Zoning
District, in order to amend the planned development master plan for the property located at
1015 S. Hillpoint Rd, Zoning Map 26F(1B), Parcel C. The affected area is further identified
as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the C
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Downtown Advisory Committee
El comité del centro recibe actualizaciones sobre el uso del CBD, el plan maestro y el distrito artístico
Esta es una reunión regular del Comité Asesor del Centro de Suffolk enfocada en recibir actualizaciones sobre varias iniciativas del centro. Los puntos incluyen la Tabla de Uso del Distrito Comercial Central (CBD), una Enmienda al Plan Maestro del Centro, el Distrito Artístico y Cultural WATCH y otros proyectos en curso. No hay votos ni decisiones vinculantes programadas; la agenda es primordialmente informativa.
- Actualización sobre la Tabla de Uso del Distrito Comercial Central (CBD)
- Discusión de una Enmienda al Plan Maestro del Centro
- Actualización sobre el Distrito Artístico y Cultural WATCH
- Informe sobre las actividades de WATCH Inc/Main Street
- Descripción general de los próximos eventos del centro
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✓ Decidido: Downtown Advisory Committee approves March meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the March 16 meeting. Members received updates on the Downtown Master Plan amendment, the WATCH Arts and Cultural District, and various downtown construction projects. The session included a facilitated exercise to prioritize downtown needs and wants.
- Approved March 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
April 20, 2026 – 12:00pm
City Council Conference Room
Agenda
Call to Order
Welcome
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from March 16, 2026, regular meeting for review and approval.
Updates
CBD Use Table- Jonathan McBride, Goncalo Borges
Downtown Master Plan Amendment- Lisa Bleakley
WATCH Arts and Cultural District- Lisa Bleakley
WATCH Inc/Main Street – Ed Beardsley and Tom Yannuzzi
Downtown Projects- Gerry Jones
Upcoming Downtown Events- Lisa Bleakley
New Business
Downtown Manager’s Report
Announcements/Public Comment
Adjournment
Future Meeting Dates- All scheduled for 12 Noon.
May 18- City Hall, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 3
June 15- City Hall, City Council Conference Room
September 21-Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
December 14- Hilton Garden Inn
Wed Apr 15, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
El Concejo discutirá enmiendas a la superposición de llanuras aluviales y el plan maestro de parques
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para recibir actualizaciones sobre el Plan Maestro del Departamento de Parques y Recreación y una descripción general de las enmiendas propuestas al Distrito de Superposición de Llanuras Aluviales. El Concejo también considerará nombramientos y puede votar para entrar en sesión cerrada.
- Actualización sobre el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación
- Descripción general de las enmiendas propuestas al Distrito de Superposición de Llanuras Aluviales
- Nombramientos y discusión propuesta de sesión cerrada
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✓ Decidido: Council approves closed meeting to consider multiple board appointments
The work session covered updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and proposed floodplain overlay district amendments, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The council voted to hold a closed meeting to discuss appointments to several commissions and boards, passing the motion unanimously.
- Approved closed meeting to consider appointments (8-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
April 15, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
2. Overview of proposed amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session April 15 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, April 15 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Furlo introduced Nikki
Ginger, Project Manager, and Oliver Amaya, Senior Consultant, Berry Dunn, the City ’s parks and
recreation master consultants, gave a report about the above-mentioned item.
Council Member Bennett requested the survey responses from the residents of the Cypress Borough
regarding the parks and recreation master plan update . Ms. Ginger replied everyone will receive the
data.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector queried about expanding trail access. Ms. Ginger
explained that in most localities residents call for more walkability.
Council Member Rector opined about increasing citizen engagement. Ms. Ginger stated that it is a
challenge to increase citizen engagement because people are constantly receiving so much information.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector called for clarification about the request
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
El Concejo celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y ordenanzas relacionadas
El Concejo Municipal de Suffolk celebrará una sesión de trabajo a las 4 p.m. para recibir actualizaciones sobre el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación y las enmiendas propuestas al Distrito de Superposición de Llanuras de Inundación. En la sesión ordinaria que comenzará a las 6 p.m., el Concejo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el Presupuesto Operativo y de Capital para el año fiscal 2026-2027, una enmienda a la ordenanza de llanuras de inundación y varios asuntos de uso del suelo, incluyendo una reclasificación y un permiso de uso condicional. El Concejo también considerará los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluida la aceptación de fondos estatales para las Escuelas Públicas de Suffolk.
- Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto operativo y de capital propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza que modifica el Distrito de Superposición de Llanuras de Inundación (Sección 31-416.2 de la UDO, OTA2026-003)
- Audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso condicional para agronegocios en 2101 Holland Corner Road (CUP2025-02)
- Ordenanza para reclasificar 1700 y 1802 North Main Street de B-2 a RU-18 (Condicional) (RZN2025-004, continuado desde el 18 de marzo)
- Audiencia pública sobre la adquisición de servidumbres para el proyecto de diseño de drenaje de la calzada North Sixth Street
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF APRIL 15, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
April 15, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
2. Overview of proposed amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: April 15, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
The Department of Parks and Recreation is in the process of updating the Department
Comprehensive Master Plan. The community was encouraged to provide input through
the Master Plan Social Pinpoint site and a statistically valid survey. Staff and consultants
will present the results of the community input on the Department’s Master Plan.
AGENDA: April 15, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Overview of proposed amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
The Suffolk Planning and Community Development Department will provide an update on the
proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that is scheduled for Public
Hearing at your regular meeting on April 15, 2026. Specifically, this amendment would update
Article 4, Section 31- 416.2 of the UDO regulating development within the City’s Floodplian
Overlay District.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. App
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y otros asuntos
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el Presupuesto Operativo y de Capital propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027, el plan de acción anual para subvenciones federales en bloque, una enmienda al código de zonificación, un permiso de uso condicional y la adquisición de una servidumbre de drenaje. El concejo también considerará una solicitud de rezonificación en North Main Street y una ordenanza para aceptar fondos estatales adicionales para las escuelas públicas.
- Audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto Operativo y de Capital propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027
- Ordenanza para aceptar y asignar fondos estatales adicionales para Suffolk Public Schools
- Rezonificación de 1700 & 1802 North Main Street de B-2 a RU-18 (Condicional) con condiciones ofrecidas
- Permiso de uso condicional para agronegocios en 2101 Holland Corner Road
- Adquisición de servidumbres permanentes/temporales para el proyecto North Sixth Street Roadway Drainage Design
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✓ Decidido: Council denies rezoning ordinance for 1700 & 1802 North Main St (7-0)
The council certified the April 15 closed meeting, approved the January 7 minutes, and adopted the agenda. It adopted the consent agenda item providing additional state funds for Suffolk Public Schools and approved three ordinances—amending the Unified Development Ordinance, granting a conditional use permit for agribusiness at 2101 Holland Corner Road, and authorizing easements for the North Sixth Street drainage project. The council denied the rezoning ordinance for 1700 & 1802 North Main Street (7-0) and appointed Dr. Justin Conyers to the Early Childhood Development Commission.
- Certified April 15 closed meeting (8-0)
- Approved January 7 minutes (8-0)
- Adopted agenda (4-3)
- Adopted Consent Agenda Item #7 for additional state school funds (8-0)
- Approved OTA2026-003 amendment to Unified Development Ordinance (8-0)
- Approved CUP2025-020 conditional use permit for agribusiness at 2101 Holland Corner Road (8-0)
- Approved easement ordinance for North Sixth Street drainage project (8-0)
- Denied rezoning ordinance for 1700 & 1802 North Main Street (7-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 1 5 , 202 6
6 :00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentatio n s
A. A proclamation in recognition of “National Crime Victim ’s Rights Week ”
B. A proclamation in recognition of “National Library Week ”
C. A proclamation in recognition of “Week of the Young Child ”
D. 2026 City of Suffolk Spring and Summer Events
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speaker s
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional State
funds for Suffolk Public Schools
8. Public Hearing - A public hearing to receive public comment on the Proposed
Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and related Ordinances
9. Public Hearing - A Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action
Plan for the City of Suffolk ’s Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG) and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment
Partnership Grant Pro gram (HOME)
1 0 . Public Hearing - An ordinance to amend Section 31-416.2 of the Unified
Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk, Virginia; OTA2026-003
1 1 . Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish
agribusiness use on property located at 2101 Holland Corner Road, Zoning Map
52, Parcel 13A, Account Number 153900800; CUP2025-02 0
1 2 . Public Hearing - An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of permanent and/or
temporary easement
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City Council Regular Meeting Apri l 1 5 , 202 6
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 1 5 , 2026 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr. , Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
LeOtis L. Williams
Eboni N. Wright
John T. Rector
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA NCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Council Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of April 1 5 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Johnson , on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams , moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members B ennett, 8
Butler Barlow, J ohnson, Rector, Williams and Wright
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF APRIL 1 5 , 202 6 ,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
City Council Regular Meeting Apri l 1 5 , 202 6
2
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Wiliams , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Bennett , moved to ap
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Apelación de infracción por estacionamiento comercial en lote B-2 sin permiso
La Junta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos apelaciones, incluyendo BZA04-2026, una apelación de un aviso de infracción por estacionamiento comercial en un lote B-2 vacante en 0 Carolina Ave sin un permiso de uso condicional. El personal recomienda mantener la infracción. La segunda audiencia, BZA06-2026 en 627 Spruce St, está listada pero no se proporcionan detalles en la agenda.
- BZA04-2026: Apelación de infracción de zonificación por estacionamiento comercial en 0 Carolina Ave (Tax Map 34G23(3)E*11*12*12A)
- BZA06-2026: Audiencia pública en 627 Spruce St (sin más detalles en la agenda)
- El personal recomienda confirmar la determinación del administrador de que el estacionamiento en un lote B-2 vacante requiere un permiso de uso condicional
- El solicitante Jeremy Crafts argumenta que el estacionamiento de vehículos privados no es un uso principal y que el lote no se opera como un estacionamiento público
- Las actas del 10 de marzo de 2026 fueron aprobadas por voto a viva voz
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SUFFOLKBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APRIL 1.4,2026
AGENDA
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
wmellon@suff olkva.us
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:OO P.M.,IN THE SUFEOLK CITY COIINCIL
CIIAMBERS OE THE SUFFOLK MIINICIPAL BUILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON STREET.
IF YOU CA]\AIOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OE SUEFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLAJ\INING A COMMIINITY DEWLOPMENT AT (757) 514.41.51-,
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FITIDA APRIL 10 202s.
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ADMINISTRATION
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APRIL 74,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTO ORDER &ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MARCH 70,2026 - Regular Meeting
UI. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA04-2026 - Tax Map 34G23(3)E*11*12*12A - leremy Crafts
BZA06-2026 - 627 SPRUCE ST - Arnold & Monique Manigauit
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADIOURNMENT
MINUTES
SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEAIS
March 10, 2026
The regular meeting of the Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00
p.m, in the City Council Chambers, located at 442 lN. Washington Stree! SuJfolk, Vtginia, with the
f ollowing people present:
MEMBERS: STAFF:
Metssa Venable, Chairman
Shante Hall, Board Member
Corey Komegay, Board Member
Fred Walker, Jr., Board Member
Jennjfer Cobb, Asst. Director of Cornmunity Dev.
William "Bill' Mellon, Zoning Administrator
Lisa M
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
La BZA de Suffolk escuchará dos apelaciones de zonificación, incluida la de 627 Spruce St
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos casos: BZA04-2026 (Jeremy Crafts, parcela del Mapa Fiscal) y BZA06-2026 (627 Spruce St, Arnold & Monique Manigault). La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión regular del 10 de marzo de 2026. No se enumeran otros asuntos sustantivos.
- Audiencia pública sobre BZA04-2026 (Jeremy Crafts, Tax Map 34G23(3)E*11*12*12A)
- Audiencia pública sobre BZA06-2026 (627 Spruce Street, Arnold & Monique Manigault)
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 10 de marzo de 2026
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APRIL'1,4,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTO ORDER & ROLL CALL
il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MARCH 10,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA04-2026 - Tax Map 34G23(3)E*11*12*12A - Jeremy Crafts
B2A06-2026 - 627 SPRUCE ST - Arnold & Monique Manigault
V. NEW BUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Library Advisory Board Meetings
La Junta de la Biblioteca discutirá la Nueva Biblioteca del Centro y el Aprendizaje Comunitario
La Junta Asesora de la Biblioteca de Suffolk se reunirá para discutir asuntos rutinarios, incluyendo la aprobación de actas anteriores e informes de los Amigos de la Biblioteca y del Director de la Biblioteca. Los puntos clave incluyen una actualización sobre la New Downtown Library bajo asuntos pendientes y una Presentación de Aprendizaje Comunitario bajo nuevos negocios. No se esperan decisiones finales; la junta recibirá información y podrá hacer recomendaciones.
- Disposición de las actas del 13 de enero de 2026
- Informe de los Amigos de la Biblioteca
- Informe del Director de la Biblioteca sobre operaciones
- Asuntos pendientes: discusión sobre la New Downtown Library
- Nuevos negocios: Presentación de Aprendizaje Comunitario
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SUFFOLK LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
April 14, 2026
2:00 p.m.
North Suffolk Library Conference Room
(1) Roll Call
(2) Disposition of Minutes (January 13, 2026)
(3) Communications
(4) Friends of the Library Report
(5) Library Director’s Report
(6) Reports of Standing Committees
a. Literacy Council
(7) Unfinished Business
a. New Downtown Library
(8) New and Miscellaneous Business
a. Community Learning Presentation
Library Advisory Board Meetings
April 14, 2026 - North Suffolk Library Conference Room
July 14, 2026 - Chuckatuck Library Conference Room
October 13, 2026 – Downtown Suffolk Library Conference Room
Wed Apr 8, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
Subvención para pequeñas empresas y propiedad en N. Main Street en la agenda de la EDA
La Suffolk Economic Development Authority llevará a cabo su reunión regular el 8 de abril de 2026. Revisarán las actas y los informes financieros, y luego discutirán nuevos asuntos, incluyendo la aceptación de fondos para Freez Pak, una solicitud de subvención para la mejora de pequeñas empresas para All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa, y las propiedades en 1700 & 1802 N. Main Street. Los informes de actividad de marketing y del boletín electrónico del centro también están en la agenda.
- Aceptar y asignar fondos para Freez Pak
- Solicitud de subvención para la mejora de pequeñas empresas – All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa en 5860 Harbour View Blvd, Suite A5
- Discusión de las propiedades en 1700 & 1802 N. Main Street
- Informe de Actividad de Marketing de Suffolk de marzo de 2026
- Boletín Electrónico del Centro de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: EDA approves incentive funds for FreezPak and grant for All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa
The Economic Development Authority approved the appropriation of incentive funds for FreezPak and a small business improvement grant for All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa. The board held a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition for Obici Place and Suffolk Industrial Park.
- Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved resolution to accept and appropriate EDIP funds to Ray S.F., Inc. (FreezPak) (7-0)
- Approved Small Business Improvement Grant for All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa (7-0)
- Denied motion to table discussion regarding 1700 & 1802 N. Main Street (3-4)
- Approved motion to reconvene meeting for closed session (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed meeting regarding Obici Place and Suffolk Industrial Park (7-0)
- Approved resolution of certification of the closed meeting (7-0)
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REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
April 8 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day , April 8 , 202 6 , at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, Conference Room #3
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of March 1 1 , 202 6
2. Financial Report s for periods ending February 28 , 202 6 .
III. New Business
3. Review of EDA Properties
4. Accept & Appropriate Funds – Freez P ak
5. Small Business Improvement Grant Application – All 4 Paws Pet Wash & Spa
(5860 Harbour View Blvd, Suite A5 )
6. 1700 & 1802 N. Main Street Discussion
7. March 202 6 , Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
8. April 202 6 , Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 1 3 , 202 6 , at the
Suffolk Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
The Suffolk Annual BUSINESS APPRECIATION EVENT is scheduled for Thursday ,
May 7, 202 6, from 3:00- 6:00 pm at The Silos , 1780 Bridgeport Way .
SUFFOLK STATE OF THE C ITY will be held Tuesday, May 1 9 , 202 6, at 11:30 am at
the Hilton Garden Inn, 100 E. Constance Rd., the EDA will have a reserved table. Please
RSVP to Sheena Idlette if you plan to attend.
Tue Apr 7, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
La Junta Electoral de Suffolk revisará y aprobará el Plan Local de Seguridad Electoral
La Junta Electoral discutirá las asignaciones de recintos para el día de las elecciones y recibirá una actualización sobre las reuniones de preprocesamiento. La junta tiene previsto revisar y aprobar el Plan Local de Seguridad Electoral (plan LESS) para su envío al Departamento de Elecciones de Virginia.
- Aprobación del Plan Local de Seguridad Electoral (plan LESS)
- Discusión sobre las asignaciones de recintos para el día de las elecciones
- Actualización informativa sobre las reuniones de preprocesamiento
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✓ Decidido: Suffolk Electoral Board approves agenda and closed session
The Suffolk Electoral Board met to approve the agenda and reconvene from a closed session regarding the Local Election Security Plan. The Board also introduced the new General Registrar and scheduled canvassing for the upcoming Special Election.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Reconvened from closed session (unanimous)
- Certified closed session discussion topic
- Introduced new General Registrar
- Scheduled canvassing for April 21 Special Election
Thu Apr 2, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
Electoral Board meeting includes closed session on personnel matter
The Suffolk Electoral Board will hold a call to order, a closed session to address a personnel matter under §2.2-3711(A)(1), and then adjourn the meeting.
- Closed session on a personnel matter per §2.2-3711(A)(1)
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✓ Decidido: Cameron D. Butler appointed General Registrar to finish term
The board voted unanimously (3‑0) to appoint Cameron D. Butler to serve the remainder of Burdette Lawrence’s term as General Registrar, ending June 30, 2027. The meeting was first held in closed session for a personnel matter, then reconvened in open session, both motions passing unanimously.
- Closed‑session motion carried unanimously (3‑0)
- Open‑session motion carried unanimously (3‑0)
- Approved Cameron D. Butler as General Registrar for unexpired term (3‑0)
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
April 2 , 2026, 10 :00 a .m.
I. Call to Order
II. Closed Session
1. Pursuant to a personnel matter. §2.2-3711 (A)(1)
III. Adjournment
Electoral Board Members
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom , Chairman
D r. Judith Brooks-Buck , Vice-Chair man
Rev. Isaac Baker , Secretary
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Cameron D. Butler, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-7750
Fax: (757) 514-7759
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Electoral Board Mcmbcrs
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom. Chaimran
Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck. Vice-Chair
Rev. Isaac Baker, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF STJFFOLK ELECTORAL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING -FINAL
April2,2026
Members present: Chair Wahlstrom, Vice-Chair Brooks-Buck, and Secretary
Baker. No public present.
Secretary Baker motioned to convene the Board meeting in closed session at 10:14
a.m. pursuant to the exemption in the Code of Virginia$2.2-3711 (A)(1) personnel
matters. Vice Chair Brooks-Buck seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
Secretary Baker moved to reconvene the Board meeting in open session at I I :15
a.m. and certified that, while in closed session, the Board discussed only the
personnel matter as pennitted under Code of Virginia 5 2.2-3711(A)(1). Vice-
Chairman Brooks-Buck seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
It was unanimously voted (3-0) that Mrs. Cameron D. Butler will serve out the
unexpired term of Mrs. Burdette Lawrence as General Registrar, ending June 30,
2027 . Mrs. Lawrence retired as General Registrar on April 1,2026. Mrs. Butler
will be administered the oath of office by Clerk of the Court W. Randolph Carter at
1 I :00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The Suffolk Electoral Boar
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
City Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and tax increase
The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget and the associated real property tax increase. The council is also scheduled to consider scheduling public hearings for these items and for the Community Development Block Grant action plan.
- Proposed FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
- Proposed effective real property tax increase due to reassessment
- Proposed FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
- Accept and appropriate funds for Crumps Mill Dam project
- Accept and appropriate funds for Access Road project
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF APRIL 1, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
April 1, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
2. Proposed FY 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community
Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium
Home Investment Partnership Grant Program
3. *A
ppointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: April 1, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
The Director of Finance will present the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating
and Capital Budget to City Council. The proposed FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget will
be provided under a separate cover.
It is recommended that City Council schedule a public hearing for its April 15, 2026 City Council
meeting to receive public comment on the proposed FY2026-2027 Operating & Capital Budget.
It is also recommended that City Council schedule a public hearing for its May 6, 2026 City Council
meeting to receive public comment on the proposed effective real property tax increase which
exceeds 1% due to reassessments.
The motions to schedule the public hearing s have been placed on the agenda under the section
entitled “motions” for action by City Council.
AG ENDA: April 1, 2026, Work Session
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Suffolk City Council schedules public hearings for FY 2026-2027 budget and tax increase
The City Council approved several funding ordinances for infrastructure and community programs. The body also scheduled public hearings for April and May 2026 regarding the city budget, real estate tax increases, and grant programs.
- Resolution to fund the Locality Share of Projects Lender Agreement with VDOT for FY 2027-2030
- Public hearing scheduled for May 6, 2026, regarding FY 2026-2027 real estate tax increase
- Public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2026, for the FY 2026-2027 Operating & Capital Budget
- Change order for M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc. for the Suffolk Fire Training Burn Building
- Appropriation of funds from the Refuse Fund for the purchase of refuse trucks
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved consent agenda and scheduled several public hearings
The Suffolk City Council approved the minutes from the Dec. 17, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda. It approved all items on the consent agenda, including multiple appropriations and a change order. The council also scheduled four public hearings for April 15, 2026 and one for May 6, 2026 to gather comment on drainage easements, the FY 2026‑2027 budget, grant programs, and a real‑estate tax increase.
- Approved minutes from Dec. 17, 2025 meeting (8‑0)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (8‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items #7‑#12 (8‑0)
- Approved resolution affirming commitment to fund VDOT lender agreement FY 2027‑2030 (8‑0)
- Scheduled public hearing for April 15, 2026 on North Sixth Street drainage easement ordinance (8‑0)
- Scheduled public hearing for April 15, 2026 on FY 2026‑2027 Operating & Capital Budget (8‑0)
- Scheduled public hearing for April 15, 2026 on FY 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME grant program (8‑0)
- Scheduled public hearing for May 6, 2026 on FY 2026‑2027 citywide effective real estate tax increase (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 1, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentations
A. A proclamation in recognition of “National Animal Care and Control Week”
No City Council action required.
B. A proclamation in recognition of “National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week”
No City Council action required.
C. A proclamation in recognition of “Child Abuse Prevention Month”
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Approved 8-0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate sponsorships from
TowneBank and Sentara Cares in support of the Suffolk Public Library Children’s
Festival
Approved 8-0
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation in support of the Crumps Mill Dam
project
Approved 8-0
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Obici
Healthcare Foundation and the Western Tidewater Community Service Board for
the Western Tidewater Specialty Docket Program
Approved 8-0
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10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund
Committed Fund Balance Capital Reserve Fund and to transfer funds
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City Council Regular Meeting April 1 , 202 6
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 1 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Rector , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Johnson , moved to appr ove the
minutes from the December 17, 2025 , Work Session and Regular Meeting , as presented , by the
following vote :
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8
NAYS: None 0
S PECIAL PRESENTATION S
Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “ National Animal Care and Control Week ”
Mayor Duman presented the proclamation to Suffolk Police Chief James Buie and Animal Control
Officer Meghann Lanier, who offered comments.
Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “ National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week ”
Mayor Duman presented the proclamation to Suffolk Police Chief Buie and Lt. Sandra S
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Suffolk City Council to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget
The City Council is holding a work session to review the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and capital budget. Members will also discuss grant programs for community development and home investment, as well as appointments.
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
- FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
- Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership Grant Program
- Appointments
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✓ Decidido: Council work session held; no actions taken
The Suffolk City Council held a work session where the City Manager and Finance Director presented the FY 2026‑2027 operating and capital budget, and the grant administrator presented the Community Development Block Grant program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium Home Investment Partnership grant program. No motions were adopted, voted on, or otherwise decided during the session.
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
April 1, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
2. Proposed FY 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk Community
Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium
Home Investment Partnership Grant Program
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session April 1 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, April 1 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson (arrived at 4:11 p.m.)
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Hughes offered introductory remarks, and Finance
and Budget Director Stephanie Wells gave a report about the above referenced item.
PROPOSED FY 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE WESTERN
TIDEWATER HOME CONSORTIUM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT
PROGRAM
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Community Development and Housing Grant Administrator Deidre
Garrett gave a rep ort about the above referenced item.
The Work Session concluded at 4 :52 p.m.
Teste: ____________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, M MC, City Clerk
Approved: _________________________________________
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
APPROVED: JULY 1, 2026
Wed Mar 25, 2026
Public Safety Committee
Committee reviews $323,010 portable radio funding request
The Suffolk Public Safety Committee will consider a series of safety program updates and funding requests, including a $323,010 request for a portable radio project serving the fire, police, and sheriff’s offices. Other items include a $126,000 request to replace Livescan kiosks, a $24,170 request for CleanSpace respirators for fire investigators, and a $201,484.45 request for stadium security cameras at Nansemond River and Kings Fork high schools. The meeting also adopts new public‑comment guidelines and reviews portal comments.
- Portable Radio Project – joint fire, police, sheriff’s office request, $323,010.00
- Replacement Livescan Kiosks – four city stations, $126,000.00
- CleanSpace Powered Air‑Purifying Respirators for fire investigators, $24,170.00
- Stadium security cameras for Nansemond River High ($102,937.47) and Kings Fork High ($98,546.98), total $201,484.45
- SWAT Robot replacement request, $202,315.00
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✓ Decidido: Public Safety Committee approved multiple new equipment funding requests
The committee approved funding for new stretchers, stair chairs, communication headsets, pharmacy spoke equipment, infusion pumps, a SWAT robot, and ballistic helmets. Motions were moved by Chief Barakey and seconded by Narendra Pleas. The approved projects will be tracked for implementation at the May 27, 2026 meeting.
- Approved $72,000 for two Stryker stretchers (motion approved)
- Approved $18,000 for three Stryker stair chairs (motion approved)
- Approved $26,874 for ballistic helmet communications and hearing protection headsets (motion approved)
- Approved $21,000 for Station 9 pharmacy spoke equipment (motion approved)
- Approved $40,000 for sapphire infusion pumps (motion approved)
- Approved $202,315 for replacement SWAT robot (motion approved)
- Approved ballistic helmets replacement (motion approved)
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Wed., March 25 , 2026
C ity Council Conference Room
AGENDA :
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – January 28 , 2025 Meeting
3. Public Comment Period (2min per speaker ; max imum timeframe of Public
Comment Period is 6min) –
*** NEWLY ADOPTED GUIDELINES (as of 9/24/2025) –
Speakers are permitted 2 minutes to speak on their issue
Public Comment period a llots for a total of six (6 ) minutes at the beginning of the meeting
Speakers must provide their name/address, and speak on an issue related to strategies to
improve the safety of the City ’s communities & neighborhoods
Speakers cannot yield any portion of their time to other speakers
Once the time allotted for the speaker has expired, the speaker must stop speaking and
return the floor to the presiding officer, i.e., Chair
If the speaker does not stop speaking, the Chair will step in and advise the speaker that
their time has expired, and they must stop speaking
4. Updates from:
A. Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department – 2 Power Point presentations
B. Suffolk Police Department –
C. Suffolk Sheriff ’s Office -
D. Western Tidewater Regional Jail -
E. Commonwealth ’s Attorney ’s Office -
F. Suffolk Public Schools -
G. Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing –
5. Portal Comments Review – City Manager Kevin Hughes
6. Safety Program Updates Outlined below : Interim City Manager Kevin Hughes
will provide an overview of the following:
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COMPLETED Safety Programs/
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 25 , 202 6
Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order
Mayor Duman called the Public Safety Committee Meeting to order at 1 :0 1 pm on Wed.,
Mar. 25 , 202 6 , at Suffolk City Hall , in the City Council Conference Room .
I ntroduction of C ommittee Members :
Committee Members Present :
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
Vice Mayor, Lue Ward
Council Member Leotis Williams
Kevin Hughes , City Manager
Stephanie Pough, Deputy City Attorney
Dr. John B. Gordon, III - Suffolk Public Schools
Michael Barakey , Fire Chief
Narendra Pleas, Commonwealth ’s Attorney
Nate Goodwin for David Miles, Sheriff
William C. Smith, Superintendent, West ern Tidewater Regional Jail
James Buie, Chief of Police
Committee Members Absent :
David Miles, Sheriff
Additional Attendees Present :
Council Member Bennett
Council Member Rector
A zeez Felder, Deputy City Manager
Major Jesse Epperson, Suffolk Police
Major Cassandra Garvin, Suffolk Police
Andrew Owen, Treasurer
Tracey Dickens, Budget
Stephanie Wells, Finance Director
Gregg Benton, Public Works Director
Jason Souders, Transportation Planning Manager, Public Works
Ray Willet, Fire Marshal Cornwell and Ben Riendeau, SF&R
Lamont Matthews & Shelley Shelton, WTCSB
2. A pproval of Minutes
Mayor Duman requested a motion to approve the minutes of Jan. 28, 2026 ; C ouncil Member
Williams moved for approval , seconded by Narendra Pleas . There were no objections ;
minutes were approved.
3. Public Comment
None
Public Safety Committee
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Council will hear zoning and permit ordinances, including a day‑care CUP at 302 Edward Ave.
The March 18 work session will feature a Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 City Profile presentation and a detention‑center overview. In the regular session, council members will hold public hearings on two Unified Development Ordinance amendments (OTA2026-001 and OTA2026-002), three conditional‑use permits (including a day‑care at 302 Edward Avenue), a two‑year extension of a public‑assembly permit, and a rezoning of properties on North Main Street. The council will also consider a rezoning ordinance for parcels at 1700 & 1802 North Main Street (RZN2025-004). All items will be voted on during the meeting.
- Public Hearing – OTA2026-001: amend Sections 31‑406 and 31‑702 of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Public Hearing – OTA2026-002: amend Sections 31‑701(c) and Appendix A of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Conditional Use Permit – CUP2026-001: day‑care for 5‑12 children at 302 Edward Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit – CUP2025-015: contractor and trade shop on Shoulders Hill Road
- Rezoning Ordinance – RZN2025-004: change from B‑2 to RU‑18 for 1700 & 1802 North Main Street
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF MARCH 18, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
March 18, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Profile & Statistical Digest Presentation
2. Detention Center Overview
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: March 18, 2026, Work Session
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TEM: F iscal Year 2025-2026 City Profile & Statistical Digest Presentation
The Director of Finance will present the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Profile and Statistical Digest.
Attached for Council’s review is the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Profile and Statistical Digest.
AGENDA: March 18, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Detention Center Overview
Staff will provide an overview on Detention Centers
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - Virginia 250 Suffolk Events
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda
8. Public Hearing - An ordinance to amend Section 31- 406 and Section 31- 702 of
the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk, Virginia; OTA2026-001
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to amend Section 31- 701(c) and Appendix A of
the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk, Virginia; OTA2026-002
10. P
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
City Council reviews FY 2025‑26 profile, detention center, and appointments
The council will hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 City Profile and Statistical Digest. It will review an overview of the detention center. Members will consider appointment recommendations. A closed‑session will be scheduled for items not detailed on the agenda.
- Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 City Profile & Statistical Digest presentation
- Detention Center overview
- Appointments
- Closed‑session items (details not provided)
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✓ Decidido: Council approved a closed meeting to consider multiple board appointments
The council voted unanimously to convene a closed meeting for discussing appointments to several advisory committees and boards, including the Downtown Advisory Committee, Early Childhood Development Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Planning Council, Senior Services of SE Virginia Board, and Tidewater Youth Services Commission. The motion was moved by Council Member Bennett, seconded by Council Member Rector, and passed 8‑0. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Closed meeting to consider appointments approved (8-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
March 18, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Profile & Statistical Digest Presentation
2. Detention Center Overview
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session March 18 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, March 18 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITY PROFILE & STATISTICAL DIGES T PRESENTATION
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance and Budget Director Stephanie Wells gave a report about
the above referenced item.
DETENTION CENTER OVERVIEW
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Hughes gave a report about the above referenced
item.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked whether a City Council vote was needed to approve
staff correspondence to applicable property owners. City Attorney Hutchings advised a vote would be
needed if there is opposition; other wise, the unanimous consent of City Council would be sufficient.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman sought confirmation that the correspondence will be sent to
warehouses in the M-2 zoning districts. City Manager Huges clarified that the notices will be sent to
those owners of warehouses , which are more than 100,000 square feet, in the M-2 districts ,
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
City Council to consider rezoning and conditional use permits for local properties
The City Council will hold public hearings on two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider conditional use permits for a day care and a contractor shop, as well as a rezoning request for North Main Street.
- Rezoning of 1700 & 1802 North Main Street from General Commercial to Residential Urban-18 (Conditional)
- Conditional Use Permit for a day care (5-12 children) at 302 Edward Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for a contractor and trade shop on Shoulders Hill Road
- Two-year extension of a Conditional Use Permit for public assembly at 456 Barnes Road
- Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance sections 31-406, 31-702, 31-701(c), and Appendix A
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved a Unified Development Ordinance amendment (OTA2026-001)
The Suffolk City Council certified the closed meeting and approved prior meeting minutes, both unanimously. Council members continued a rezoning item to the April 15 meeting. The council approved three ordinances and three conditional use permits, with votes ranging from unanimous to 7-1.
- Approved resolution certifying closed meeting (8-0)
- Approved minutes from prior meetings (8-0)
- Continued rezoning item RZN2025-004 to April 15 meeting (7-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved OTA2026-001 ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (8-0)
- Approved OTA2026-002 ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (7-1)
- Approved conditional use permit for day care at 302 Edward Avenue (CUP2026-001) (8-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for contractor/trade shop on Shoulders Hill Road (CUP2025-015) (8-0)
- Approved two-year extension of conditional use permit for public assembly at 456 Barnes Road (CUP2026-006) (8-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - Virginia 250 Suffolk Events
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda
8. Public Hearing - An ordinance to amend Section 31- 406 and Section 31- 702 of
the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk, Virginia; OTA2026-001
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to amend Section 31- 701(c) and Appendix A of
the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk, Virginia; OTA2026-002
10. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
day care (family day home, 5- 12 children) at 302 Edward Avenue, Zoning Map
25A, Parcel 1*J3, Account Number 250131300; CUP2026-001
11. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
contractor and trade shop (outdoor storage and operations) use on property
located along Shoulders Hill Road, Zoning Map 20, Parcel 12, Account Number
303499000; CUP2025-015
12. Ordinance - An ordinance granting a two- year extension of an approved
Conditional Use Permit to establish a public assembly (not otherwise
enumerated) use on property located at 456 Barnes Road, Zoning Map 39,
Parcel 43, Account Number 153562000; CUP2026-006
13. Ordinance - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the
City
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, March 18 , 2026 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr. , Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
LeOtis L. Williams
Eboni N. Wright
John T. Rector
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA NCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Council Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of March 18 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams , on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson , moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members B ennett, 8
Butler Barlow, J ohnson, Rector, Williams and Wright
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MARCH 18 , 202 6 ,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Butler Barlow , on a m otion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward , moved to appr ove t
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Ordinance amendment would allow commercial stables by-right in Rural Estate zoning
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit requests—for an agribusiness at 2101 Holland Corner Road, a storage yard on Shoulders Hill Road, and a family daycare at 302 Edward Avenue. It will also consider two ordinance text amendments: one to permit commercial stables by-right in the Rural Estate district (OTA2026‑001) and another to add battery energy storage standards for manufacturing uses (OTA2026‑002). The commission will vote on these items at the March 17 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit – Trailerworx agribusiness at 2101 Holland Corner Road (Zoning A)
- Conditional Use Permit – storage yard on Shoulders Hill Road (Zoning M1)
- Conditional Use Permit – Tiny Human Society daycare at 302 Edward Avenue (Zoning RLM)
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026‑001 – allow commercial stables by‑right in Rural Estate zoning
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026‑002 – battery energy storage standards for M‑2 manufacturing zone (up to 18 MWh)
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
MARCH 17, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
March 17, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Public Hearings:
A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2025 -00020, Trailerworx
Services: submitted by Michael McLane, applicant and property owner, in accordance with
Section(s) 31- 306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional
Use Permit to establish an agribusiness use on property located at 2101 Holland Corner Road,
Zoning Map 52, Parcel 13A. The affected area is further identified as being located in
the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural Zoning District. The 2045
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside the growth area, Rural Agriculture Land
Use Type.
B. ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT OTA2026 -003, initiated by the City of Suffolk, for
amend
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Planning Commission to review agribusiness permit and ordinance amendment
The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for an agribusiness and a city-initiated ordinance text amendment. The body will also receive a status report on the February 18, 2026, City Council meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00020 for Trailerworx Services at 2101 Holland Corner Road
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-003 to update Section 31-416.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
March 17 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Public H e a rin g s:
A . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2025-00020, Trailerworx
Services: submitted by Michael McLane, applicant and property owner, in accordance with
Section(s) 31- 306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional
Use Permit to establish an agribusiness use on property located at 2101 Holland Corner Road,
Zoning Map 52, Parcel 13A. The affected area is further identified as being located in
the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural Zoning District. The 2045
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as outside the growth area, Rural Agriculture Land
Use Type.
B . ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT OTA2026-00 3 , initiated by the City of Suffolk, for
amendments to S ection 31- 416.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Suffolk,
Virginia . The purpose of the text amendment is to update and refine the Code of the City of Suffolk,
Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance.
4. Old B u sin e ss
5. New B u sin e ss
A. Status Report - City Council Meeting, F e b ru a ry 1 8 , 2 0 2 6
B. Status Report - Preliminary Plats Approved - None
6. Commissioner ’s C o m m e n ts
7. A d jo u rn m e n t
Mon Mar 16, 2026
Downtown Advisory Committee
Downtown committee to discuss library tour and clean-up event
The Downtown Advisory Committee will review meeting minutes and discuss the CBD Use Table and Downtown Master Plan. The group will also plan participation in the Great Suffolk Clean-up and review future meeting topics.
- Approval of December 15, 2025, meeting minutes
- Review of CBD Use Table and Downtown Master Plan
- Discussion on Great Suffolk Clean-up participation
- Review of Downtown Manager’s Report
- New Library Tour scheduled for South and Washington Streets
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✓ Decidido: Committee added two special meeting dates for April and May
The Downtown Advisory Committee approved the December meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to add special meeting dates on April 20 and May 18 to the 2026 calendar, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No policy or funding decisions were made.
- Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Added special meeting dates April 20 and May 18 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2026 – 12:00pm
City Council Conference Room
Agenda
Call to Order
Welcome
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from December 15, 2025, regular meeting for review and approval.
Updates
CBD Use Table and Downtown Master Plan, Jonathan McBride, Planning
WATCH Arts and Cultural District- Ed, Tom, Lisa
WATCH Inc/Main Street - Ed, Tom, Lisa
Projects Downtown- Gerry Jones, DCM
Upcoming Events Downtown
New Business
Great Suffolk Clean-up DAC Participation- March 27
Revisit Frequency of DAC Meetings
2026 Topics and Speakers
Downtown Manager’s Report
Announcements/Public Comment
Adjournment
New Library Tour- Meet on corner of South and Washington Streets by 2 pm.
Future Meeting Dates
June 15- The New Downtown Suffolk Library
September 21-Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
December 14- Hilton Garden Inn
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Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes-
March 16, 2026, 12 p.m.
Conference Room 3
Call to Order
Chair McCormally called the meeting to order at 12 p.m. City Council reappointments for
expiring terms are anticipated for approval in the March 18 City Council meeting.
Meeting Attendees
Members present included Brian McCormally, Tom Yannuzzi, Amy Birdsong, Ed Beardsley,
Thomas Woodward, Susan Blair, Lisa Burrell, Leonard Provost, Lula Holland.
Members absent included Wilmer “Ross” Boone and Vance McGhee.
Additional attendees include City Council Liaison John Rector, Interim Deputy City
Manager Gerry Jones, Staff Liaison Lisa Bleakley, Administrative Analyst Wanda White and
additional city staff.
Approval of Minutes
• Motion made by Susan Blair and seconded by Lula Holland to approve December
meeting minutes. Approved unanimously.
Updates
CBD Use Table and Downtown Master Plan
Planning staff presented proposed updates to align zoning (use tables and definitions) with
the WATCH Arts & Cultural District. The focus was on permitting and encouraging arts-
related uses. Some uses were added and others clarified. Emphasis was placed on
supporting creative industries, streamlining approvals where appropriate and maintaining
conditional review for higher impact uses. DAC supports overall proposed direction. The
committee recommends making sound recording studios permitted by-right in CBD.
Discussion raised concerns about existing permitted use
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Historic Landmarks Commission Packets
Commission reviews two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for Main Street properties
The Historic Landmarks Commission met on March 12, 2026 in the City Council Chambers to consider public hearing requests for certificates of appropriateness. Applicants sought approval for an externally lighted marquee sign at 177 N. Main Street and for restoration of original storefront window openings at 155 E. Washington Street. New business included a National Registry nomination of the Ames‑Old Farm and a proposed by‑laws change. Staff reports on administrative approvals, property maintenance, and zoning were also presented.
- Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2025‑00005: marquee sign at 177 N. Main Street (CBD, Historic Conservation Overlay District)
- Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2026‑00006: storefront window restoration at 155 E. Washington Street (CBD, Historic Conservation Overlay District)
- National Registry nomination of the Ames‑Old Farm
- Proposed by‑laws change for the Historic Landmarks Commission
- Staff reports: administrative approvals, property maintenance update, zoning update
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City of Suffolk
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
March 12, 2026
THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
WILL BE HELD AT 9:00 A.M. IN
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL BUILDING
Note: If You Cannot Attend This Meeting,
Please Notify the Planning Division
by 12:00 Noon,
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
(757) 514-4060
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF PLANNING
AGENDA
Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.
__________________________________________________________
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Minutes
IV. Public Hearings
A. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2025 -00005, submitted by Chris
Shelton of Cure, applicant on behalf of Elliott Apartments LLC, property owner, to install
externally lighted marque sign on the front façade at 177 N. Main Street. The property is
further identified as Zoning Map Number 34G18(A)*324, Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned
CBD, Central Business District Zoning District, and HC, Historic Conservation Overlay
District.
B. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2026 -00006, submitted by Thomas
Powell, applicant and property owner, to reopen and restore the original storefront window
openings on the front facade, and restore and repaint the existing windows and door at 155
E. Washington Street. The property is further identi fied as Zoning Map Number
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Historic Landmarks Commission Agendas
Commission reviews two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for downtown properties
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: one to install an externally lighted marquee sign at 177 N. Main Street, and another to reopen and restore original storefront windows at 155 E. Washington Street. The meeting will also consider a National Registry nomination for the Ames‑Old Farm and a proposed change to the commission's by‑laws. Staff reports on administrative approvals, property maintenance, and zoning will be presented.
- Certificate of Appropriateness request HLC2025‑00005 for a marquee sign at 177 N. Main Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness request HLC2026‑00006 to restore storefront windows at 155 E. Washington Street
- National Registry nomination of the Ames‑Old Farm
- Proposed by‑laws change for the Historic Landmarks Commission
- Staff reports: administrative approvals, property maintenance update, zoning update
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AGENDA
Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.
__________________________________________________________
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Minutes
IV. Public Hearings
A. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2025 -00005, submitted by Chris
Shelton of Cure, applicant on behalf of Elliott Apartments LLC, property owner, to install
externally lighted marque sign on the front façade at 177 N. Main Street. The property is
further identified as Zoning Map Number 34G18(A)*324, Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned
CBD, Central Business District Zoning District, and HC, Historic Conservation Overlay
District.
B. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness HLC2026 -00006, submitted by Thomas
Powell, applicant and property owner, to reopen and restore the original storefront window
openings on the front facade, and restore and repaint the existing windows and door at 155
E. Washington Street. The property is further identi fied as Zoning Map Number
34G18(A)*281*B, Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned CBD, Central Business District, and
HC, Historic Conservation Overlay District
V. New Business
A. National Registry Nomination of the Ames-Old Farm
B. By-Laws Change
VI. Staff Reports
A. Administrative Approvals
B. Property Maintenance Update
C. Zoning Update
VII. Announcements
VIII. Adjournment
Wed Mar 11, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
Suffolk EDA to consider agreements for Solenis and Amadas
The Economic Development Authority is meeting to elect officers and review business agreements. The board will discuss funding requests and grant completions for local businesses.
- Revised EDIP Agreement and Resolution for Solenis
- EDIP Agreement and Resolution for Amadas
- Funds for Virginia Business Ready Site Program Port 460
- Family Day Home Grant Application for Bizzy Bee’s Learning Experience
- Funding request for Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $2 million Solenis economic development grant
The Economic Development Authority Board approved a revised EDIP agreement and a $2 million grant to Solenis. It also approved a $250,000 grant to Amadas Industries, accepted Virginia Business Ready Site Program funds for Port 460, and approved a Family Day Home grant. The board authorized $50,000 transitional funding for the Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association and voted to hold a closed meeting to discuss a real‑property acquisition.
- Approved revised EDIP agreement and $2 M Solenis grant (7-0)
- Approved $250,000 EDIP grant to Amadas Industries (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of Virginia Business Ready Site Program funds for Port 460 (7-0)
- Approved Family Day Home grant for Bizzy Bee's Learning Experience (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 transitional funding for Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association (4-3)
- Moved to table consideration of the Code of Conduct (4-3)
- Approved motion to reconvene in a closed meeting for Project Karis (7-0)
- Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting (7-0)
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REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
March 1 1 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day , March 1 1 , 202 6 at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of February 1 1 , 202 6
2. Financial Report s for periods ending January 3 1 , 202 6
III. New Business
3. Election of Officers
4. EDA Board Protocols
5. Clarification of EDA Positions and Individual Public Comments (December 17, 2025
City Council Meeting)
6. Revised EDIP Agreement and Resolution - Solenis
7. EDIP Agreement and Resolution – Amadas
8. Accept and Appropriate Funds – Virginia Business Ready Site Program Port 460
9. EDA Annual Meeting, 2025 Year in Review
10. Family Day Home Grant Application – Bizzy Bee ’s Learning Experience
11. Façade Grant Completion – 1238 Holland Road (The Yoga Room)
12. Small Business Improvement Grant Completion – 116 Business Place ( DBat -Suffolk)
13. Consideration of Funding Request - Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association
14. February 202 6 , Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
15. March 202 6 , Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, April 8 , 202 6 , at the Suffolk
Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street , City Council Conference Room
Suffolk State of the City will be held Tuesday,
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK MARCH 11, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M., AT THE
SUFFOLK MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING, 442 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Wesley King, Chair
Wiliam Webb, Vice-Chair
BJ Willie, Secretary-Treasurer
Sean Banks*
Carly Bosco
Anthony Harper
dustin Nelson
*Anived af 4:02 PM
Karima Lockwood
Gerry Jones, Deputy City Manager
Janet Days, Director of Economic Development
Deanna Trimyer, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Terry Smith, Senior Business Development Manager
Chris Briardy, Communication Grant Manager
Erin Dears, Business Development Manager
Julla Hillegass, Agriculture Specialist
Jonathan McBride, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Darius Davenport, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin
Tim Johnson, City Council Member
John Rector, City Council Member
Leroy Bennett, City Council Member
Mel Bass, Solenis
Mr. King called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. King reviewed the contents of the supplemental materials provided to Board members, including the January
Financial Report, EDA Protocol & Compliance procedures, a proposed Code of Conduct resolution, a resolution
regarding the Northgate Commerce Park Owners Association, an amended closed meeting agenda, and the Downtown
Buzz newsletter. Staff noted that these materials were distributed separately as th
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear construction requests at two locations
The Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public testimony on two Tier 1 construction projects at addresses on North 7th and North 70th Streets.
- Approval of February 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Public hearing for BZA02-2026 at 207 N 7th St
- Public hearing for BZA03-2026 at 209 N 70. St
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MARCH 10,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER &ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 70,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA02-2026 - 207 N 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA03-2026 - 209 N 70. St - Tier 1 Construction
V. NEWBUSINESS
vI. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Commission will review park programs, playground upgrades, and strategic plan
The Suffolk Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hear the Director’s Report covering replacement playgrounds, recreation programs, special events, the capital improvement program, and an update to the master plan. The commission will also discuss the ongoing strategic plan. Citizen comments will be solicited before the meeting adjourns.
- Director’s Report – Replacement Playgrounds
- Director’s Report – Recreation Programs
- Director’s Report – Special Events
- Director’s Report – Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Discussion of Strategic Plan
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved the agenda and the Parks & Recreation strategic plan
The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Benegar and a second by Commissioner White. Later, the commission approved the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan following a motion by Commissioner White and a second by Commissioner Benegar. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved agenda (motion by Benegar, seconded by White)
- Approved Strategic Plan (motion by White, seconded by Benegar)
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Vision: To be the National leader in connecting people through play
Mission: T o create memorable experiences through a culture of fun and customer service excellence
Community Values: Health and Wellness, Social Equity, and Conservation Department
Values: Innovation, Financial Sustainability and Customer Service Excellence
Suffolk Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Agenda
March 10, 2026 – 5:30pm
1. Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. New Commissioner Introduction
4. New Staff Introduction
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Approval of December2025 Minutes
7. Director ’s Report
a. Replacement Playgrounds
b. Recreation Programs
c. Special Events
d. CIP
e. Master Plan Update
8. Old Business
a. Strategic Plan
9. Commissioner Reports/Concerns
10. Citizen Comments
11. Next Meeting- June 9, 2026 @ East Suffolk Recreation Center at 5:30pm
12. Adjournment
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Suffolk Parks and Ilecreation Advisory Commission
Minutes
March 10. 2026
Attendance - Commissioners: Darrell Davis, Ellen Benegar, Judson West, Kem Ingram, Wayne White,
Dorena Gilliam and Jean Carmean
Ahsent Commissione rs: Mark Plcnlv
Staff Attendance: Mark Furlo, Ashley Creen, Rickeda Fofana, Christy Fisher, Tee Taylor, Jenna
'l'himmes, and Terry Baronner,
) Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairman Davis
F Welcome -Mark Furlo, Director
i Roll Call Mark Furlo, Director
! New Commissioner Introduction- Doretta Gilliam
F New Staff Introductions -No New Staff
) Approval ofthe Agenda- Commissioner Benegar motioned to approve the agenda, and Commissioner
White second, voted and approved.
) Approval of December{ommissioner Benegar motioned to approve the agenda, and Commissioner
White second, voted and approved.
I)irector's Re rrort
Mark Furlo, Director ofParks & Recreation, gave an update on some ofour key projects:
) Replacement Playgrounds -Terry Baronner
. All playgrounds have been replaced, and the Lake Meade playground is now open.
However, the grand opening ceremony is scheduled for May.
r Bennett's Creek Park skatepark will be closed temporarily while an additional 700sq
ft is added to the ramps.
F Special Events - Jenna Thimmes
. We have 3 special events before the next commissioner meeting there are;
r Eggstravaganza at Bennett's creek park on March 2l from 11am-2pm. Easter Bunny
will be aniving on the Firetruck.
. May 9th is our l" Adult Recess-Captu
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals to hear variance requests for N 7th St
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for two properties on N 7th St. The board will also review and approve minutes from the February 10, 2026, meeting.
- BZA02-2026: Request by Tier 1 Construction to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 207 N 7th St
- BZA03-2026: Public hearing for 209 N 7th St regarding Tier 1 Construction
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SUFEOLKBOARD OE ZONING APPEALS
MARCH 10,2026
AGENDA
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
THE REGULAR MEEIING WILL BE HELD AT 2:OO P.M., IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COIINCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE SUFEOLK MIINICIPAL BUILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON STREET.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OE SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLAArAIING & COMMIINITY DEWLOPMENT AT (757) 514-41.51.,
PRIOR TO 1"2:00 N O ON ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2025.
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ADMINISTRArION
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
wmellon@suff olkva.us
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
MARCH 10,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER &ROLLCALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10,2026 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
TV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
82A02-2026 - 207 N 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA03-2026 - 209 N 7th St - Tier 1 Construction
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADIOURNMENT
MINUTES
SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEAIS
February 10,2026
2:00pm
The regular meeting of the Su{folk Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, February 10th at 2:00 pm
in the City Council Chambers, located at 442 W. Washington Street, SuIfolk, Virginia, with the foilowing
people present:
MEMBERS:
Melissa Venable, Chairman
Shante Ha1l, Board Member
Corey Komegay, Board Member
Fred Walker, Jr., Board Member
Roger Fawcett, Board Member
STAFF:
Jermifer Cobb, Asst. Director of Community Dev.
William "Bill" Mellon, Zoning
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
City Council to appropriate $100,000 for Longacre Park design
The Suffolk City Council will consider several items, including a presentation on the Hampton Roads economic forecast and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. In the regular session, the council will vote on an ordinance to accept and appropriate $100,000 from the Suffolk Foundation for the initial design of Longacre Park, and on an amendment to add members to the Education standing Committee. Special presentations on the Great Suffolk Cleanup 2026 and the State of Agriculture 2026, along with a proclamation for National Agriculture Month, are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate $100,000 from the Suffolk Foundation for the initial design phase of Longacre Park (65‑acre park on the Glasscock property in Chuckatuck) with a matching $100,000 local cash transfer.
- Ordinance to amend Section 2‑463 of the City Code to add additional members to the Education standing Committee.
- Overview of proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments: commercial horse stables in the Rural Estate (RE) zoning district and battery energy storage accessory to manufacturing uses in the M‑2 Heavy Industrial zoning district.
- Economic Forecast presentation by Nikki Johnson, Regional Economist, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission.
- Special presentations: Great Suffolk Cleanup 2026 overview and State of Agriculture 2026 update with a proclamation for National Agriculture Month.
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF MARCH 4, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
March 4, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission’s Economic Forecast
2. Overview of Unified Development Ordinance Updates
3. *Appointments
4. *Agreement with the Constitutional Officers
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: March 4, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission’s Economic Forecast
Nikki Johnson, Regional Economist for the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission , will
provide City Council with an overview of the Economic Forecast.
AGENDA: March 4, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Overview of Unified Development Ordinance Updates
The Suffolk Planning and Community Development Department will provide an update on
proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance that are scheduled for Public
Hearing at your March 18, 2026 meeting. Specifically, these amendments relate to allowing
commercial horse stables in the RE, Rural Estate Zoning District, and allowing battery energy
storage uses to be established in conjunction with, and accessory to, permitted manufacturing
uses within the M-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning District.
SUF
FOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Suffolk City Council to review economic forecast and development ordinance updates
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission’s economic forecast and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. The session also includes appointments and an agreement with Constitutional Officers.
- Hampton Roads Planning District Commission’s Economic Forecast
- Unified Development Ordinance updates
- Appointments
- Agreement with the Constitutional Officers
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✓ Decidido: Council approved closed meeting to consider appointments and legal matters
The Suffolk City Council voted 7‑0 to hold a closed meeting for discussing prospective appointments to several commissions and for consulting legal counsel on specific legal matters and a public contract. No other actions were decided during the work session.
- Closed meeting motion approved (7-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
March 4, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission’s Economic Forecast
2. Overview of Unified Development Ordinance Updates
3. *Appointments
4. *Agreement with the Constitutional Officers
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session March 4 , 202 6
1
Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, March 4 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
John T. Rector (excused)
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSIO N ’S ECONOMIC FORECAST
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional
Economist Nikki Johnson gave a report about the above referenced item.
OVERVIEW OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATES
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne gave
a report about the above referenc ed item.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked about the size of the lot for land that is zoned RE,
Rural Estate. Planning and Communit y Development Director Wyne replied the size is three acres.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman inquired about allowing battery storage at manufacturing
sites and its potential impact on the resources of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department . Planning and
Community Development Director Wyne advised that the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department ha ve
reviewed the updates and are in agreement with the proposed changes.
C
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings
Suffolk ECDC to discuss childcare programs and new SEL curriculum
The Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission will review childcare statistics, manager reports, and budget updates. The agenda includes discussions on a new social-emotional learning curriculum and a proclamation for Week of the Young Child.
- Review of childcare numbers and budget
- Introduction of new SEL curriculum
- Proclamation for Week of the Young Child (April 15)
- Children's Festival volunteer recruitment
- Follow-up on potential new childcare centers
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved $16,140 in mini grants for childcare providers
The commission accepted the minutes from the previous meetings. It approved $16,140 in mini grants for 13 childcare providers, with an actual cost of $14,944.76. The ECDC meeting time was changed to 12‑2 pm starting May 6, 2026. A motion was passed to distribute training videos after edits.
- Accepted minutes from January 2026 and November 2025 (motion by Gin, seconded by Tamie)
- Approved $16,140 in mini grants for 13 childcare providers (actual cost $14,944.76)
- Changed ECDC meeting time to 12‑2 pm beginning May 6, 2026 (public notice updated)
- Approved motion to send out training videos after checking edits (motion by Dr Pichon, seconded by Tamie)
- Presented Children’s Festival logo with no objections (accepted by commission)
- Scheduled Early Intervention Task Force meeting for March 9, 2026 at 11:15 am
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Meeting Agenda
March 4, 2026
2:00-4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Conference Room 3
Welcome
Introduction
Review minutes from January 2026 meeting & November 2025
ECDC Manager’s Report
• Childcare Numbers
• ECDC Updates- Manager and Coordinator
• DPIL, Ms. Humblebees Academy, Roundtable, A Playdate for Providers,
Mini Grants, Children’s Festival, Trainings with Childcare Aware of VA
• Children’s Programs, Early Start Visits, Deposit Collections, 1KBBK
• Budget
Other Business
• Partner Updates- (Please include ECDC initiatives)
• Early Educator Appreciation Dinner- updates
• Children’s Festival volunteers needed (April 30th and May 2nd)
• VAAEYC update
• ECDC meeting time
New Business
• DPIL Billboard in progress
• WOYC proclamation -April 15th 6pm-City Council Chambers
• Early Intervention Task Force is back! - show videos
• New SEL curriculum- Introduction
• Potential- new childcare centers- follow-up on leads from “Playdate for Providers”
Adjourn
Next Meeting- May 6, 2026
Next Children’s Festival Meeting- April 23, 2026
ECDC MISSION STATEMENT
The Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs for caregivers
and children, birth through age eight, to support a child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive
growth.
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Date: 3/4/26
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: City of Suffolk, City
Hall, 442 W Washington St.
Conference Room 3
March 2026 Commission Meeting
I. Introductions/Welcome–Mark called the meeting to order. One new guest, Allison Smith, with
Suffolk Public Library introduced herself. The Commission introduced themselves.
I. Review Minutes- Minutes reviewed from January 2026 and November 2025. Motion made by Gin
to accept the minutes as presented and seconded by Tamie.
II. Coordinators Report:
A. Childcare Numbers: No change in childcare numbers. Early Resultz will be opening a
new childcare center. This will be their 3rd center. They are licensed and have centers
currently in Portsmouth and Suffolk.
B. ECDC Update:
1. Budget: Reviewed by Kim. $36,371.16 remaining. Mini grants
have not been deducted yet.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has 1,585 Active participants
and 411 have graduated from the program.
2. SHOUT OUTS/KUDOS: Gin for work on the roundtable event.
Members Present
Mark Furlo
Elle Harris
Kim Clark
Katelyn Morenz
Carol Wilson
Gin Staylor
Minerva Hernandez-Garcia
Henry Dixion
Tamie Rittenhouse
Joanne Wunderlich
Catherine Pichon
Lisa Milburn
Members Absent
Marie Baker
Carol Johnson
Fikeria Yancey
Guests Present
Melvin Bradshaw
Stacey Prine
Jennifer Conner
Allison Smith
Lisa, Gin and Katelyn for working on mini grants. Mark for
getting venue for the Teacher Appreciation Dinner and providing
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
City Council to appropriate funds for Suffolk Executive Airport Master Plan update
The council will consider several consent‑agenda items that appropriate state and private funds for projects such as the Suffolk Executive Airport master plan update, the Longacre Park design, and fire‑department EMS assistance. They will also adopt an ordinance to add members to the Education standing Committee and authorize a regional partnership memorandum of understanding for the Western Tidewater Recovery Court Program and behavioral health docket. The meeting also includes public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, a police department year‑in‑review report, and other standard business.
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate additional funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Master Plan Update project at the Suffolk Executive Airport
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Rescue Squad Assistance Fund for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Suffolk Foundation for the initial design phase of the Longacre Park project
- Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Regional Partnership Memorandum of Understanding between Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, and Southampton County for the Western Tidewater Recovery Court Program and Behavioral Health Docket
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✓ Decidido: Kevin M. Hughes appointed as City Manager of Suffolk
The council certified the March 4 closed meeting and approved the November 19 work‑session minutes. It adopted the agenda and approved all consent‑agenda items (#7‑13) covering airport, fire‑rescue, park and program‑income appropriations. The council nominated Doretta Gilliam to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and appointed Kevin M. Hughes as City Manager. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Certified closed meeting of March 4, 2026 (7‑0)
- Approved November 19, 2025 work‑session minutes (7‑0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (7‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items #7‑13 (7‑0)
- Nominated and appointed Doretta Gilliam to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (7‑0)
- Appointed Kevin M. Hughes as City Manager (7‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0, Mayor Duman did not vote)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentations
A. Great Suffolk Cleanup 2026
B. State of Agriculture 2026 Update and a proclamation in recognition of
“National Agriculture Month
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional funds from
the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Master Plan
Update project at the Suffolk Executive Airport
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive
Airport
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Rescue Squad Assistance Fund
for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Suffolk Foundation for the initial design phase of the Longacre Park project
11. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate program income
resulting from the repayment of certain loans associated with the City of Suffolk
HOME Rehabilitation Program
12. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to amend section 2-463 of the Code of the City
of Suffolk, Virginia to add additional members to the Education standing
Committee
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City Council Regular Meeting March 4 , 202 6
1
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr. , Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
LeOtis L. Williams
Eboni N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
John T. Rector (excused)
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDG E OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order and announced Council Member Rector was excused .
Council Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of March 4 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams , on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett , moved to approve the
reso lution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members B ennett, 7
Butler Barlow, J ohnson, Williams and Wright
NAYS: None (Council Member Rector was excused.) 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF MARCH 4 , 202 6 ,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Williams , on a m otion seconded by Coun
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
Electoral Board will appoint officers and hold public comment periods
The Electoral Board will consider the appointment of its officers as required by §24.2‑115(A). The meeting will also include two public comment periods, a review of the agenda, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive matters are on the agenda.
- Appointment of Officers of Election (§24.2‑115(A))
- First Public Comment Period
- Second Public Comment Period
- Approval of Agenda
- Review and approval of minutes
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✓ Decidido: Electoral Board unanimously approved agenda and prior minutes
The Suffolk Electoral Board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the previous month's minutes, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous yes)
- Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous yes)
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
March 3 , 2026, 9 :00 a .m.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Review and approval of minutes
IV. First Public Comment Period
V. Appointment of Officers of Election §24.2-115(A)
VI. . Second Public Comment Period
VI I. Adjournment
Electoral Board Members
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom , Chairman
D r. Judith Brooks-Buck , Vice-Chair man
Rev. Isaac Baker , Secretary
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440 Market Street: First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Electoral Boartl Members
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom, Chairnran
Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck. Vice-Chair
Rev. Isaac Baker, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE,
CITY OP SUFFOLK ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING - FINAL
March 3,2026
The Suffolk Electoral Board meeting was held at the Voter Registration Office
located at 440 Market Street, First Floor,, Suffolk, and was called to order by
Secretary Baker at 9:05 a.m.
There was no public present for either of the two comment periods.
Vice-Chairman Brooks-Buck motioned to approve the agenda. Secretary Baker
seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous yes.
The board meeting adjoumed at 9:15 a.m.
Our next Board meeting will be April 7,2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom, Chairm a nofu,\--
Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck, Vice-Chairman
Rev. Isaac Baker, Secretary
Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
Burdctte J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Vi rginia 23 439 -19 66
Telephone: (7 57) 5l 4-77 50
Fax: (757) 314-7759
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Secretary Baker motioned to approve the previous month's minutes. Vice-
Chairman Brooks-Buck seconded the motion. The motion carried with a
unanimous yes.
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Wetlands Board Agendas
Public hearing on Colonial Pipeline wetland permit request
The Suffolk Wetlands Board will approve minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a permit request (VMRC2025-2641) for maintenance of a 16‑inch underground pipeline that impacts tidal wetlands in the Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek, and Bennett’s Creek. The board will consider a permit extension (VMRC2024-1833) to replace part of a timber bulkhead at 1500 Steeple Drive along Chuckatuck Creek. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on VMRC2025-2641: permit for maintenance of a 16‑inch pipeline affecting Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek, and Bennett’s Creek wetlands
- Permit extension VMRC2024-1833: replace 350‑foot portion of a 495‑foot timber bulkhead at 1500 Steeple Drive, Tax Map 5B*45, along Chuckatuck Creek
- Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
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*AMENDED
AGENDA
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
February 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.
IV. Public Hearing
A. VMRC2025-2641, submitted by Ma tthew Otto of Corblu Ecology Group,
LLC, applicant, on behalf of Colonial Pipeline Company, owner, for a permit
for the maintenance of an existing 16-inch diameter underground pipeline with
associated tidal wetland impacts to th e Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek,
Bennett’s Creek, and their tributaries.
V. Restoration Hearings - None
VI. Permit Extensions
A. *VMRC2024-1833, submitted by Jullan Hernandez, Crofton Construction Services,
Inc., agent and applicant, on behalf of VP Properties LLC, Brent Mudd, property
owner, for a permit to replace a 350-foot portion of an existing 495-foot timber
bulkhead located at 1500 Steeple Drive, Tax Map 5B*45, along the Chuckatuck
Creek.
VII. Old Business - None
VIII. New Business - None
IX. Compliance and Inspections – None
X. Adjournment
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Wetlands Board Packets
Board will hear public permit request for Colonial Pipeline maintenance
The Suffolk Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing on a permit application (VMRC25-2641) submitted by Corblu Ecology Group for Colonial Pipeline Company to maintain an existing 16‑inch underground pipeline crossing several tidal wetlands. The board will also consider extending a permit (VMRC2024-1833) to replace a 350‑foot portion of a timber bulkhead at 1500 Steeple Drive along Chuckatuck Creek. Minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting will be approved, and no restoration hearings, new business, or compliance items are scheduled.
- Public hearing – VMRC25-2641 permit for maintenance of a 16‑inch pipeline crossing Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek, and Bennett’s Creek
- Permit extension – VMRC2024-1833 to replace 350‑foot timber bulkhead at 1500 Steeple Drive
- Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
- No restoration hearings scheduled
- No new business or compliance items
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AMENDED
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
AGENDA FOR
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK PLANNING DIVISION
CASSIDY MCKELVIE, SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD SECRETARY
A MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK PLANNING DIVISION
AT 757-514-4060 OR
[email protected]
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
GEOFFREY HINSHELWOOD
CHAIRMAN
*AMENDED
AGENDA
SUFFOLK WETLANDS BOARD
February 19, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.
IV. Public Hearing
A. VMRC2025-2641, submitted by Matthew Otto of Corblu Ecology Group,
LLC, applicant, on behalf of Colonial Pipeline Company, owner, for a permit
for the maintenance of an existing 16-inch diameter underground pipeline with
associated tidal wetland impacts to th e Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek,
Bennett’s Creek, and their tributaries.
V. Restoration Hearings - None
VI. Permit Extensions
A. *VMRC2024-1833, submitted by Jullan Hernandez, Crofton Construction Services,
Inc., agent and applicant, on behalf of VP Properties LLC, Brent Mudd, property
owner, for a permit to replace a 350-foot portion of an existing 495-foot timber
bulkhead located at 1500 Steeple Drive, Tax Map 5B*45, along the Chuckatuck
Creek.
VII. Old Busin
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Council will review the FY 2026‑27 Real Estate Re‑Assessment Report
The Suffolk City Council work session will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Real Estate Re‑Assessment Report. Council members will consider appointments to various city positions. The meeting will also include a closed‑session segment for proposed items.
- Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Real Estate Re‑Assessment Report
- Appointments to city positions
- Proposed items for closed session
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✓ Decidido: Council approved closed meeting to consider multiple city appointments
The council voted to hold a closed meeting to discuss and appoint members to several city boards and commissions, including the Early Childhood Development Commission and the Planning Council, as well as the City Manager. The motion passed unanimously, with eight votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were taken during the open session.
- Approved closed meeting to consider appointments to multiple commissions (8-0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
February 18, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Real Estate Re-Assessment Report
2. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session Febru ary 18 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, Febru ary 18 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
FISCAL YEAR 202 6 -202 7 REAL ESTATE RE-ASSES SMENT REPORT
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Assessor Holt Butt provided a report about the above
referenced item.
Referring to the presentation, Vice Mayor Ward sought information about the City ’s rents compared to
other localities in the region . City Assessor Butt estimated Suffolk ’s rent was $150 higher than other
localities in the region.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector called for clarification about year-over-year
transfers. City Assessor Butt advised h e can follow up and provide the information in the future.
Council Member Rector queried a bout the reason Suffolk rents were higher than surrounding
communities. City Assessor Butt surmised that the rental stock is newer in Suffolk.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked about the difference between a “ delivered
unit ” and an “ absorbed unit. ” City Assessor Butt advised that a “ delivered unit ” is built, as
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Council to adopt 10-year Capital Improvements Program and multiple zoning changes
The Suffolk City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Capital Improvements Program & Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036. It will also consider several land‑use actions, including rezoning parcels on Holland Road and N. Main Street, conditional use permits for truck‑stop plazas, and a resolution authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to provide ambulance services. Additional items include a deed of easement for a water‑quality observation well.
- Public Hearing – adoption of the Capital Improvements Program & Plan for FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036
- Ordinance – rezoning 2821 Holland Road from M‑1 (Conditional) to B‑2 General Commercial (Conditional)
- Conditional Use Permit – truck stop/travel plaza at 2821 Holland Road (Parcels 29*2 and 29)
- Conditional Use Permit – truck stop/travel plaza on Pruden Boulevard (Parcel 57*57A*11)
- Resolution – authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to operate ambulance services in Suffolk
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 18, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
February 18, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Real Estate Re-Assessment Report
2. *A
ppointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: February 18, 2026 – Work Session
ITEM
: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Real Estate Re- Assessment Report
Th
e City Assessor will brief the Mayor and City Council on the annual re -assessment of real
property in the City.
SUF
FOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Cal
l to Order
2. No
nsectarian Invocation
3. Appr
oval of the Minutes
4. Sp
ecial Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Benefit Programs
Specialists Appreciation Month”
5. Re
moval of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Ag
enda Speakers
7. Cons
ent Agenda
8. Publ
ic Hearing - A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program &
Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2035-2036
9. Publ
ic Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk to amend the previously approved proffers for properties
located at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29,
and to change the zoning from M -1 (Conditional), Light Industrial Zoning District
to B -2, General Commercial (Conditional) Zoning District, for a portion of a
property located at 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, P
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Council approves Capital Improvements Program for FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036
The council approved a multi‑year Capital Improvements Program covering fiscal years 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036. It also adopted several zoning changes and conditional‑use permits, including rezoning 2821 Holland Road to General Commercial and approving truck‑stop/plaza permits at that site and on Pruden Boulevard. The body denied a commercial dog‑kennel permit, authorized Hospital to Home, LLC to provide ambulance services, and appointed new members to local development and advisory boards.
- Adoption of Capital Improvements Program and Plan for FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036 (approved 8‑0)
- Ordinance to rezone 2821 Holland Road from M‑1 Conditional Light Industrial to B‑2 General Commercial (RZN2025‑008, approved 8‑0)
- Ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit for a truck stop/travel plaza at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road (CUP2025‑005, approved 8‑0)
- Ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit for a truck stop/travel plaza on Pruden Boulevard (CUP2025‑014, approved 8‑0)
- Resolution authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to operate ambulance services within Suffolk (approved 8‑0)
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✓ Decidido: City Council adopts Capital Improvements Program for FY 2026‑2036
The council certified the closed meeting and approved the November 5, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It adopted the agenda and continued a pending rezoning item to the March meeting. The council approved the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036, and also approved several zoning and land‑use ordinances, all by 8‑0 votes.
- Certified the closed meeting of Feb. 18, 2026 (8‑0)
- Approved the Nov. 5, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
- Adopted the remainder of the agenda (8‑0)
- Continued rezoning item RZN2025‑004 to March 18, 2026 (8‑0)
- Adopted the Capital Improvements Program FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036 (8‑0)
- Approved rezoning amendment RZN2025‑008 (8‑0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP2025‑005 with conditions (8‑0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP2025‑014 with conditions (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
Approved 8-0
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Benefit Programs
Specialists Appreciation Month”
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
A motion to continue consideration of Item #13 , RZN2025-004 to
the March 18, 2026, City Council meeting was approved by a
vote of 8-0.
A motion to adopt the agenda, with the exception of Item #13 ,
RZN2025-004, was approved by a vote of 8-0.
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda
No City Council action required.
8. Public Hearing - A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program and
Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2035-2036
Approved as amended 8-0
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk to amend the previously approved proffers for properties
located at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29,
and to change the zoning from M -1 (Conditional), Light Industrial Zoning District
to B -2, General Commercial (Conditional) Zoning District, for a portion of a
property located at 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcel 29, Account
Numbers 154000521 and 150413000; RZN2025-008 (Conditional)
Approved 8-0
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10. Public Hearing -
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City Council Regular Meeting Febru ary 18 , 202 6
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, February 18 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE O F ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation , and
Boy Scout Ryan Bertrand of Troop 259 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag .
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of Febru ary 18 , 202 6 , pursuant
to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams , on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector , moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF FEBRU ARY 18 ,
202 6 , PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS
AMENDED
City Council Regular Meeting Febru ary 18 , 202 6
2
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Williams , on a m
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas
City Council will hear a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program for FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036
The Suffolk City Council meeting includes public hearings on several land‑use actions and a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program and Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036. Council members will consider rezoning and conditional‑use permits for properties on Holland Road and Pruden Boulevard, as well as a rezoning of parcels on N. Main Street. Additional items include a deed of easement for a water‑quality observation well and a resolution authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to provide ambulance services.
- Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program & Plan for FY 2026‑2027 through 2035‑2036 (public hearing)
- Ordinance to rezone 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road from M‑1 Light Industrial to B‑2 General Commercial (RZN2025‑008)
- Conditional Use Permit to establish a truck stop/travel plaza at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road (CUP2025‑005)
- Conditional Use Permit to establish a truck stop/travel plaza on Pruden Boulevard (CUP2025‑014)
- Resolution authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to operate ambulance services in Suffolk
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation - A proclamation in recognition of “Benefit Programs
Specialists Appreciation Month”
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda
8. Public Hearing - A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program &
Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2035-2036
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk to amend the previously approved proffers for properties
located at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29,
and to change the zoning from M -1 (Conditional), Light Industrial Zoning District
to B -2, General Commercial (Conditional) Zoning District, for a portion of a
property located at 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcel 29, Account
Numbers 154000521 and 150413000; RZN2025-008 (Conditional)
10. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
truck stop/travel plaza on a property located at 2821 A and 2821 Holland Road,
Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29, Account Numbers 154000521 and
150413000; CUP2025-005
11. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
truck stop/travel plaza on property located on Pruden Boulevard, Zoning Map 25,
Parcel 57*57A*11
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes
Suffolk CPMT recommends removing juvenile detention seat from city ordinance
The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) met to approve financial reports and funding requests for cases discussed in closed session. The body recommended a change to the City Code of Ordinance to remove a required seat for a juvenile detention representative, as no such facility exists in Suffolk.
- Recommendation to Suffolk City Council to remove the juvenile detention representative seat from the ordinance
- Approval of February 2026 financial report
- Approval of funding requests for cases reviewed in closed session, except for one case (S.M.) deferred to February 20, 2026
- Establishment of March 26, 2026, as the date for new provider presentations
- Decision to use IOW CPMT's updated appeals process as a draft for Suffolk's policy
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City of Suffolk
Community Policy and Management Team
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 1 8 , 2026
Call to Order
A meeting of the City of Suffolk Community and Management Team (CPMT) was call ed to order by Toya
Taylor, Chair, at 9 :13 a .m. Ms. Taylor introduced Brandy Miller, as the new CSA Coordinator.
Meeting Attendance
Yes No Member
X Toya Taylor- Suffolk Dept. of Social Services (Chair)
X Jenny Hodge- Tidewater Youth Services Commission (Vice Chair)
X Brandy Miller- CSA Coordinator
X Nicole Porter- City of Suffolk (Secretary)
X Marli Laudun- Western Tidewater Health Department
X Nanette Solomon-Gaines- Suffolk Public Schools
X Damara Beckett- Western Tidewater Community Services Board
X Kimberly Jennings- 5 th District Court Services Unit
X Wendy Terry- Parent Representative – attended virtually
X John Lewis- CSA Management Specialist
X Makiba Jennette-White- CSA Administrative Assistant
X Sheridan Meriwether- Blakey Weaver Counseling Center
X Regis Bingham- CSA Management Specialist
After the meeting was called to order, CSA Staff asked CPMT for consent to allow Parent Representative,
Wend y Terry-Parent Representative to participate virtually due to caring for family member. Marli
Laudun made the motion to allow Ms. Terry to participate virtually. Motion s econded by Kimberly
Jennings. All members were in favor.
Approval of Minutes
Marli Laudun made the m otion to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2026 , as written. The motion
was seconded by Nane
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Suffolk Planning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning and land use permits
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and two conditional use permits. The body will also consider two city-initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance text.
- Rezoning request RZN2024-00015 for Hillpoint Trace at 1015 S. Hillpoint Rd
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00015 for contractors and trade shops on Shoulders Hill Road
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00001 for a daycare at 302 Edward Avenue
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-001 to update the Unified Development Ordinance
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-002 to update the Unified Development Ordinance
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A G E N D A
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
February 17 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Public H e a rin g s:
A . REZONING REQUEST, RZN2024-00015, Hillpoint Trace: submitted by Brian Layne,
applicant, on behalf of Jerry L. Bowman, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-
304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official
zoning map of the City of Suffolk for property zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District, in order to amend the planned development master plan for the property located at
1015 S. Hillpoint Rd, Zoning Map 26F(1B), Parcel C. The affected area is further identified
as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth
Area, Traditional Neighborhood Land Use Type.Traditional Neighborhood Land Use Type.
B . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2025-00015, Shoulders Hill Road
Condominium: submitted by Pete Alex Kotarides, Smith Farm Landing LLC, applicant and
property owner in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development
Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit, to establish a contractors and trade shops
(outdoor storage and operations) use on property located on Shoulders Hill Road, Zoning Map
20, Parcel 12. The affected area is furth
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Suffolk Planning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning and use permits
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for Hillpoint Trace and two conditional use permits for a trade shop and a daycare. The body will also discuss two city-initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Rezoning request RZN2024-00015 to amend the master plan for 1015 S. Hillpoint Rd
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00015 for contractors and trade shops on Shoulders Hill Road
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00001 for a daycare (5-12 children) at 302 Edward Avenue
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-001 to update the Unified Development Ordinance
- Ordinance Text Amendment OTA2026-002 to update the Unified Development Ordinance
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
February 17, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Public Hearings:
A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2024 -00015, Hillpoint Trace: submitted by Brian Layne,
applicant, on behalf of Jerry L. Bowman, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-
304 and 31- 305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official
zoning map of the City of Suffolk for property zoned P D, Planned Development Zoning
District, in order to amend the planned development master plan for the property located at
1015 S. Hillpoint Rd, Zoning Map 26F(1B), Parcel C. The affected area is further ide ntified
as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning
District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee reviews tax, assessment, revenue and finance updates
The Finance Committee will receive updates on city tax collections and investments, tax assessments and trends, the Commissioner of the Revenue, and overall finance matters. No formal actions or votes are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.
- Tax collections and investments status – Treasurer Andrew Owen
- Tax assessments and trends status – Assessor Holt Butt
- Commissioner of the Revenue update – Susan Draper
- Finance department update – Director Stephanie Wells
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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee presented cash flow and budget updates, no decisions made
The committee heard reports on the city’s cash flow, investment position, assessor’s annual report, revenue software issues, and the Q2 FY26 budget projection. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
February 11 , 202 6 @ 2 :00 p .m.
City Council Conference Room
1. Status of Ta x Collections and Investments Andrew Owen , Treasurer
2. Status of Tax Assessments and Trends Holt Butt, Assessor
3. Commissioner of the Revenue Update Susan Draper , Commissioner
4 . Finance Update Stephanie Wells, Director of Finance
5. Old/New Business
Next meeting scheduled for May 13 , 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
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City of Suffolk Finance Committee Meeting
February 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
The City of Suffolk Finance Committee met on February 11, 2026 @2pm in the City Council conference room .
Members Present:
Mayor Duman
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
Azeez Felder, Deputy City Manager
William Hutchings, City Attorney
Stephanie Wells, Finance Director
Holt Butt, City Assessor
Susan Draper, Commissioner of the Revenue
Andrew Owen, Treasurer
Other Attendees:
Tracey Dickens, Assistant Director of Budget
Sean Dolan, Assistant City Attorney III
Chris Briardy, Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager
Councilman Rector
Councilman Bennett
William Webb, Citizen
Reports
Andrew Owen, Treasurer, presented an overview of the city ’s cash flow and investment position based on
reports that were handed out.
Holt Butt, Assessor indicated that the annual report will be given at the upcoming City Council meeting, February
18, 2026. He noted we are seeing a less favorable market right now. Foreclosures are trending up. The disabled
veteran program is steadily increasing.
Susan Draper , Commissioner o f Revenue , reported that the software is not working properly once again but
should be fixed before the revenue projection numbers are due. She also reports that business license renewals
are still trickling into the office. Deadline is next week so will probably see an increase.
Stephanie Wells , Director of Finance, discussed the Quarterly Budget Projection Report for the 2 nd Quarter - FY
2 6 that was
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Agendas
Suffolk EDA to review business agreements and grant applications
The Economic Development Authority Board will discuss revised agreements for Solenis and Amadas. The board is also reviewing grant applications for businesses on Holland Road and East Washington Street.
- Solenis Revised EDIP Agreement & Resolution
- EDIP Agreement for Amadas
- WATCH Arts & Cultural District Grant Resolution
- Façade and SBIG Grant Extension for 1742 Coffee Co. at 155 E Washington Street
- Façade Grant Application for The Yoga Room at 1238 Holland Road
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✓ Decidido: Board approved Arts & Cultural District Business Incentive Program
The board approved an Arts & Cultural District Business Incentive Program with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a six‑month grant extension for 1742 Coffee Co. and a $3,593 facade grant for The Yoga Room, each by a 7‑0 vote. The board authorized a closed meeting to discuss Project Goober and certified that closed meeting, both passing 7‑0.
- Approved amended minutes of Dec 10, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved Arts & Cultural District Business Incentive Program (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved six‑month grant extension for 1742 Coffee Co. (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved $3,593 facade grant for The Yoga Room (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved motion to hold a closed meeting on Project Goober (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved resolution certifying the closed meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays)
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REGULAR EDA BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
February 11 , 202 6
The Board of Directors of the Suffolk Economic Development Authority
will be held on Wednes day, February 11, 2026 at 4 :0 0 pm at the Suffolk Municipal Building,
442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
II. Old Business
1. Review and approval of min utes for the Regular Meeting of December 10 , 202 5
2. Financial Report s for periods ending November 30 , 202 5 and December 31, 2025
III. New Business
1. Solenis – Revised EDIP Agreement & Resolution
2. WATCH Arts & Cultural District Grant Resolution
3. EDIP Agreement - Amadas
4. Façade and SBIG Grant Extension – 155 E Washington Street (1742 Coffee Co.)
5. Façade Grant Application – 1238 Holland Road (The Yoga Room)
6. Façade and Small Business Improvement Grant Discussion
7. EDA Board Protocols
8. December 2025, Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
9. January 202 6 , Suffolk Marketing Activity Report
10. January 202 6 , Downtown E-Newsletter
11. February 202 6 , Downtown E-Newsletter
Important Upcoming Dates
The next EDA meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 1 1 , 202 6 , at the Suffolk
Municipal Building, 442 West Washington Street, City Council Conference Room
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK FEBRUARY 11, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M., AT THE
SUFFOLK MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING, 442 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT Wesley King, Chair
William Webb, Vice-Chair
BJ Willie, Secretary-Treasurer
Carly Bosco
Anthony Harper
Justin Nelson
Karima Lockwood*
“Arrived at 4:02 PM
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Gerry Jones, Deputy City Manager
Janet Days, Director of Economic Development
Deanna Trimyer, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Terry Smith, Senior Business Development Manager
Chris Briardy, Communication Grant Manager
Sheena idiette, Economic Development Associate
Erin Dears, Business Development Manager
Julia Hillegass, Agriculture Specialist
Stephanie Wells, Director of Finance
Jonathan McBride, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Telesa Bleakley, Downtown Development Manager
OTHERS PRESENT: Wilfredo Bonilla, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin
Tim Johnson, City Council Member
John Rector, City Council Member
Leroy Bennett, City Council Member
Stephen Myers, Syncon
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. King called the meeting to order at 4:00 p m
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes Mr. King presented amended minutes from the previous meeting reflecting minor corrections. Ms. Bosco
moved to approve the amended minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by
Mr Willie and carried the following recorded vote:
Ayes:
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Board to decide variance for 111 S Capital St reducing setbacks
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on several variance and special‑exception applications, including BZA‑27‑2025 for 111 S Capital St, which seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 25 ft to 18 ft and the rear yard setback from 25 ft to 10.5 ft for a single‑family dwelling. Staff reports and recommendations were presented, and motions to approve or defer each application were made. Recorded votes were taken, with some board members abstaining.
- BZA‑27‑2025 – variance to reduce front yard setback to 18 ft and rear setback to 10.5 ft at 111 S Capital St (Tier 1 Construction applicant)
- BZA‑37‑2025 – application at 103 Day St (Fred Walker, Jr.)
- BZA‑26‑2025 – application reviewed, motion to approve passed 4‑0 (Corey Kornegay abstained)
- BZA‑28‑2025 – application reviewed, motion to approve passed 4‑0 (Corey Kornegay abstained)
- BZA‑30‑2025 – application reviewed, motion to approve passed 4‑0 (Corey Kornegay abstained)
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SUFFOLKBOARD OE ZONING APPEALS
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
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4
FEBRUARY 10,2026
AGENDA
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
THE REGILLAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:OO P.M.,IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COIINCIL
CHAMBERS OE THE SUFTOLK MTINI CIPAL BIIILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON STREEI'
IF YOU CAI\TATOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEqARTMENI Or PLANTNING & coMMIINtTY DEWLOPMENT Ar o57) 514-4751'
PRIORTO 12:00 NOON ON ERIDAY. FEBRIIARY 6' 2025'
ADMINISTRATION
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OFZONING APPEALS
FEBRUARY 70,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER&ROLLCALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JANUARY 13,2025 - Regular Meeting
Iil. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA27-2025 - 111 S Capital St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA37-2025 - 103 Day St - Fred Walker, Jr.
82A01-2026 - 7011 Neal Ct - Robert Parris
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEAIS
Jamtary13,2026
2:00pm
The regular meeting of the Su{folk Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday, Ianuary 73,2026 at 2:,00
pm., in the City Council Chan:rbEit loi[tea-ar44Z-w. Washin6on ffieet,SiilLon Vilginia|frdi me
following people present
MEMBERS:
Melissa Vmable, Chairman
Shante Ha11, Board Member
Corey Kontegap Board Member
Fred Walker, Jr., Board Meriber
Roger Fawcett, Board Member
The meeting was called to order by Grairma
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals to hold three public hearings
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review three specific zoning appeal cases. The body will also approve minutes from the January 13, 2025, regular meeting.
- Public hearing for BZA27-2025 regarding 111 S Capital St (Tier 1 Conskuction)
- Public hearing for BZA37-2025 regarding 103 Day St (Fred Walker, Jr.)
- Public hearing for BZA01-2026 regarding 7011 Neai Ct (Robert Parris)
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
FEBRUARY 70,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTOORDER&ROLLCALL
U. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JANUARY 13,2025 - Regular Meeting
UI. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA27-2025 - 111 S Capital St - Tier 1 Conskuction
BZA37-2025 - 103 Day St - Fred Walker, Jr.
82A01.-2026 - 7011 Neai Ct - Robert Parris
V. NEWBUSINESS
vr. ADJOURNMENT
Fri Feb 6, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
Wed Feb 4, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Suffolk City Council to review 10-year Capital Improvements Program
City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan. The body is expected to schedule a public hearing for February 18, 2026, regarding the plan and a water quality observation well easement.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
- Ordinance to appropriate a 2025 Port Security Grant for Suffolk Police Department
- Ordinance to appropriate V-STOP Reduction in Domestic Violence grant funds for Suffolk Police Department
- Resolution for FY 2026 Airport improvement project grant applications
- Proposed easement for a water quality observation well at the Reids Ferry well site in Chuckatuck Borough
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 4, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
February 4, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
2. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property
3. *A
ppointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: February 4, 2026, Work Session
ITEM: Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
The Director of Finance will present the proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements
Program & Plan (CIP) as recommended by the Planning Commission to City Council. Attached for
Council’s review is the Planning Commission Recommended Fiscal Year 2027-2036 CIP.
It is recommended that a public hearing on the proposed CIP be scheduled for February 18, 2026, to
facilitate inclusion of the first year in the Fiscal Year 20 26-2027 Operating and Capital Budget.
A motion to schedule a public hearing has been placed on Council’s regular session agenda.
ATTACHMENT:
Planning Commission Recommended FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
(Provided Under Separate Cover)
S
UFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Ca
ll to Order
2. N
onsectarian Invocation
3. A
pproval of the Minutes
4. S
pecial Presentations
5. R
emoval of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. A
genda Speakers
7. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Council set public hearings on FY 2027‑2036 Capital Improvements and water‑well easement
The Suffolk City Council approved several grant appropriations for the police department and community safety, and passed resolutions to file aviation and equine‑tourism grant applications. It also approved motions to schedule public hearings on February 18, 2026 for the proposed FY 2027‑2036 Capital Improvements Program and for an easement to install a water‑quality observation well. No other actions were required.
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2025 Port Security Grant for the Suffolk Police Department
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Suffolk Police Department
- Ordinance to accept a V‑STOP Reduction in Domestic Violence grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Resolution authorizing filing of FAA and Virginia Department of Aviation grant applications for fiscal year 2026 airport improvement projects
- Motion to schedule a public hearing on Feb 18, 2026 for the FY 2027‑2036 Capital Improvements Program and Plan
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✓ Decidido: Council approved grant applications for airport improvements and equine tourism
The Suffolk City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda items, including several grant appropriations. It approved two resolutions to file FAA/aviation and horse‑industry grant applications for FY 2026 projects. The council also scheduled public hearings for the upcoming Capital Improvements Program and a water‑quality observation well ordinance.
- Certified the February 4, 2026 closed meeting (8‑0)
- Approved minutes from the Oct 9‑10, 2025 special meeting and Oct 15, 2025 sessions (8‑0)
- Adopted the agenda as presented (8‑0)
- Adopted Consent Agenda Items #7‑10 to accept and appropriate police and community safety grants (8‑0)
- Approved resolution authorizing filing of FAA and Virginia Department of Aviation grant applications for FY 2026 airport improvement projects (8‑0)
- Approved resolution authorizing filing of Virginia Horse Industry Board grant applications for FY 2026 equine agri‑tourism event (8‑0)
- Scheduled a public hearing on Feb 18, 2026 for the FY 2027‑2036 Capital Improvements Program (8‑0)
- Scheduled a public hearing on Feb 18, 2026 for an ordinance to grant easements for a water‑quality observation well (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
February 4 , 202 6
6 :00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
A pproved 8 -0
4. Special Presentatio n s
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
A pproved 8 -0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2025 Port Security
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Securi ty for the Suffolk
Police Department
A pproved 8 -0
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in support of the Suffolk Police
Departmen t
A pproved 8 -0
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a V-STOP Reduction
in Domestic Violence grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
Services
A pproved 8 -0
10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund
Assigned Fund Balance to the Community Safety Department
A pproved 8 -0
11 . Public Hearing s
No City Council action required.
1 2 . Ordinance s
No City Council action required.
2
1 3 . Resolutio n - A resolution authorizing the filing of Federal Aviation Administration
and Virginia Department of Aviation Grant Applications and authorizing the City
Manager to execute grant agreements for F iscal Y ear 2026 Airport improvement
projects
A pproved 8 -0
14. Resolution - A resolution authorizing the filing
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City Council Regular Meeting Febru ary 4 , 202 6
1
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, February 4 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of Febru ary 4 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams , on a motion seconded by Council Member Wright , moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duma n, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF FEBRU ARY 4 ,
202 6 , PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS
AMENDED
City Council Regular Meeting Febru ary 4 , 202 6
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Johnson , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Rector , moved to appr
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Suffolk City Council to review 10-year Capital Improvements Program
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan. The agenda also includes proposed closed session items regarding property acquisition and appointments.
- Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
- Proposed closed session on disposition and acquisition of property
- Proposed closed session on appointments
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✓ Decidido: Council approved Holland Park field lights and directed bridge feasibility study
The council voted unanimously to add lighting to the athletic fields at Holland Park in the first year of the 2027‑2036 Capital Improvements Program. They also directed the interim city manager to study the feasibility of including the Kimberly Bridge and to accelerate funding for the Nansemond River High School expansion. Additionally, the council approved convening a closed meeting to consider several appointments and real‑property acquisitions.
- Approved installation of lights on Holland Park athletic fields in FY 2027‑2036 CIP (8‑0)
- Approved directing Interim City Manager Hughes to consider Kimberly Bridge feasibility and accelerate Nansemond River High School expansion funding (8‑0)
- Approved convening a closed meeting to discuss appointments and real‑property acquisitions (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
February 4, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program & Plan
2. *Disposition and Acquisition of Property
3. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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City Council Work Session Febru ary 4 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, Febru ary 4 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
FISCAL YEAR 2027-2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND PLAN
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance and Budget Director Stephanie Wells , Parks and
Recreation Director Mark Furlo, Interim Deputy City Manager Gerry Jones, Fire and Rescue Chief
Michael Barakey, Police Chief James B u ie, Public Works Director Gregg Benton and Public Utilities
Director Paul Retel gave a report about the above referenced item.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Williams asked whether the perpetual care fund was
being used for the improvements at Holly Law n Cemetery. Parks and Recreation Director Furlo advised
a portion of the cost will come from the perpetual care fund. Interim City Manager Hughes advised that
the perpetual care fund will provide supplement al funding for the improvements.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett solicited information about the former Brady ’s
Marina. Parks and Recreation Director Furlo summarized that staff anticipates goi
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
Suffolk Electoral Board to appoint election officers and approve security plan
The Electoral Board will meet to appoint Officers of Election and approve the Voting System Security Plan for submission to the Virginia Department of Elections. The board will also discuss updates regarding the April 21, 2026, special election.
- Appointment of Officers of Election
- Approval of Voting System Security Plan (VSSP)
- Discussion of April 21, 2026, Special Election update
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✓ Decidido: Electoral Board unanimously approved the 2026 Officer of Elections list
The Suffolk Electoral Board approved its agenda and the prior month's minutes, both unanimously. The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel and election security matters, then reconvened in open session. Members unanimously approved the 2026 Officer of Elections list and voted to table the Voting System Security Plan until February 6, 2026.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
- Convene closed session at 9:10 a.m. for personnel and election security (unanimous)
- Reconvene open session at 10:15 a.m.; certify closed‑session topics (unanimous)
- Approve 2026 Officer of Elections list (unanimous)
- Table Voting System Security Plan until Feb 6 2026, 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
February 3 , 2026, 9 :00 a .m.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Review and approval of minutes
IV. First Public Comment Period
V. Old/Ongoing Business
1. Compliance : Posting Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
VI. Closed Session
1. Review and discussion of Officers of Election Va. Code § 2.2-
3711(A)(1)
2. Review and discussion of Voting System Security Plan (VSSP). Va.
Code § 2.2-3711(A)(34)
VII. Return to Open Session and Continuation with Open Meeting
VIII. New Business
1. Action: Appointment of Officers of Election §24.2-115(A)
2. Action: Approval of Voting System Security Plan (VSSP) for
submission to Virginia Department of Elections Va. Code § 24.2-
625.1(D)
3. Discussion: Special Election (April 21, 2026) Update
IX. Second Public Comment Period
X. Adjournment
Electoral Board Members
Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom , Chairman
D r. Judith Brooks-Buck , Vice-Chair man
Rev. Isaac Baker , Secretary
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Off ice of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SUFFOLK ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
February 3 , 2026
The Suffolk Electoral Board me etin g was held at the Voter Registration Office
located at 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, and was called to order by
Secretary Baker at 9 :0 1 a .m.
There w as no public present for either of the two comment period s.
Chairman Wahlstrom motioned to approve the agenda. Vice-Chairman Brooks-
Buck seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous yes.
Chairman Wahlstrom motioned to approve the previous month ’s minutes.
Secretary Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous yes.
Secretary Baker motioned t o convene the B oard meeting in closed session at 9:10
a .m . p ursuant to the exemption in the Code of Virginia §2.2-3711 (A)(1) and § 2.2-
3711 (A) (34) to discuss personnel matters and an election security matter.
Chairman Wahlstrom seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous
yes.
Secretary Baker motioned to reconvene the Board meeting in open session at 10:15
a.m. and also certified that while in closed session, the Board discussed only the
personnel issue and election security issue as designated in the Code of Virginia
§2.2-3711 (A)(1) and § 2.2-371 1 (A)(34
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Committee reviews $323,010 portable radio funding request
The Suffolk Public Safety Committee will approve the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes, adopt newly‑adopted public‑comment guidelines, and hear updates from fire, police, sheriff, jail, attorney, schools, and redevelopment offices. It will then consider several safety‑related funding proposals, including a $323,010 request for portable radios for fire, police and sheriff departments, a $126,000 request for replacement Livescan kiosks, and other equipment and camera projects.
- $126,000 request to replace Livescan kiosks at four city locations
- $24,170 request for CleanSpace powered air‑purifying respirators for the fire marshal’s office
- $201,484.45 request for stadium security cameras at Nansemond River High and Kings Fork High schools
- $323,010 request for portable radios for fire, police and sheriff departments
- $54,562 request for Automatic Vehicle Locators for joint public‑safety use
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✓ Decidido: Public Safety Committee adopts new funding form and approves meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the Dec. 10, 2025 meeting. It adopted a new funding request form for future use. Several safety‑related funding requests were approved, with implementation to be reviewed at the March 25, 2026 meeting.
- Approved Dec. 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
- Adopted new funding request form (motion by Chief Barakey, seconded by Superintendent Smith)
- Approved $126,000 replacement Livescan kiosks request (motion by Sheriff Miles, seconded by Narendra Pleas) – to be revisited March 25, 2026
- Approved $24,170 Fire Marshal respirator purchase request (motion by Sheriff Miles, seconded by Narendra Pleas) – to be revisited March 25, 2026
- Approved $201,484.45 stadium security cameras for Nansemond River and Kings Fork High Schools (motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Sheriff Miles) – to be revisited March 25, 2026
- Approved $323,010 portable radio project for Police, Fire, and Sheriff’s Office (motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Sheriff Miles) – to be revisited March 25, 2026
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Wed., January 28, 2026
C ity Council Conference Room
AGENDA :
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – December 10 , 2025 Meeting
3. Public Comment Period (2min per speaker ; max imum timeframe of Public
Comment Period is 6min) –
*** NEWLY ADOPTED GUIDELINES (as of 9/24/2025) –
Speakers are permitted 2 minutes to speak on their issue
Public Comment period a llots for a total of six (6 ) minutes at the beginning of the meeting
Speakers must provide their name/address, and speak on an issue related to strategies to
improve the safety of the City ’s communities & ne ighborhoods
Speakers cannot yield any portion of their time to other speakers
Once the time allotted for the speaker has expired, the speaker must stop speaking and
return the floor to the presiding officer, i.e., Chair
If the speaker does not stop speaking, the Chair will step in and advise the speaker that
their time has expired, and they must stop speaking
4. Interim City Manager Kevin Hughes will review new Funding Request Form
5. Updates from:
A. Suffolk Fire & Rescue Department -
B. Suffolk Police Department –
C. Suffolk Sheriff ’s Office -
D. Western Tidewater Regional Jail -
E. Commonwealth ’s Attorney ’s Office -
F. Suffolk Public Schools -
G. Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing –
6. Portal Comments Review – Interim City Manager Kevin Hughes
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7. Safety Program Updates Outlined below : Interim City Manager Kevin Hughes
COMPLETED Sa
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 28 , 202 6
Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order
Mayor Duman called the Public Safety Committee Meeting to order at 1 :0 1 pm on Wed.,
Jan. 28, 202 6 , at Suffolk City Hall , in the City Council Conference Room .
I ntroduction of C ommittee Members :
Committee Members Present :
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
Vice Mayor, Lue Ward
Council Member Leotis Williams
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
Stephanie Pough, Deputy City Attorney
Dr. John B. Gordon, III - Suffolk Public Schools
Michael Barakey , Fire Chief
Narendra Pleas, Commonwealth ’s Attorney
David Miles, Sheriff
William C. Smith, Superintendent, West ern Tidewater Regional Jail
James Buie, Chief of Police
Committee Members Absent :
Additional Attendees Present :
Council Member Bennett
Council Member Rector
Council Member Butler Barlow
A zeez Felder, Deputy City Manager
Major Jesse Epperson, Suffolk Police
Major Cassandra Garvin, Suffolk Police
Patricia Tyus, Executive Dir., SRHA
Andrew Owen, Treasurer
Tracey Dickens, Budget
Stephanie Wells, Finance Director
Gregg Benton, Public Works Director
Jason Souders, Transportation Planning Manager, Public Works
Additional Public Works Staff present
Wayne Rhoads, Asst. Director, Capital Programs
Donna Boykin s , WTHD
2. A pproval of Minutes
Mayor Duman requested a motion to approve the minutes of Dec. 10 , 2025 ; C ouncil Member
Williams moved for approval , seconded by S heriff Miles . There were no objections ; minutes
were approved.
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Council denies use permit for late‑night entertainment at 209 North Saratoga St
The Suffolk City Council approved routine items such as the minutes and consent agenda. It adopted an ordinance amending the Devolution Agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation to transfer roadway maintenance to the city. The council denied a Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment after 10 PM at 209 North Saratoga Street and approved a Conditional Use Permit for a solar energy facility on Whaleyville Boulevard. Two rezoning ordinances were approved, changing land use to Residential Low‑Medium Density at 494 Manning Road and off Sweetwood Drive.
- Ordinance approving amendment to the Devolution Agreement and Quitclaim Deed with the Virginia Department of Transportation for transfer of roadway maintenance responsibilities to the City of Suffolk.
- Ordinance denying a Conditional Use Permit to establish live entertainment after 10 PM at 209 North Saratoga Street (Parcel 49, Account 350407000; CUP2025-011).
- Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for a solar energy facility on Whaleyville Boulevard (Parcel 12, Account 100010000; CUP2025-016).
- Ordinance rezoning 494 Manning Road from Agricultural (A) to Residential Low‑Medium Density (RLM) (Parcels 75 and 75A, Accounts 151078000 and 151069000; RZN2024-013).
- Ordinance rezoning property off Sweetwood Drive from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Low‑Medium Density (RLM) (Parcel 74, Account 254000460; RZN2024-003).
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✓ Decidido: City Council denies live‑entertainment permit but approves solar energy permit
The council voted 4‑4 on a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment at 209 North Saratoga Street; the tie meant the permit was denied. An ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a solar energy facility on Whaleyville Boulevard passed unanimously. The council also approved a resolution certifying the closed meeting, adopted the meeting minutes, adopted the agenda, and approved an amendment to the 2006 devolution agreement with VDOT, each by an 8‑0 vote.
- Certified Jan 21 closed meeting (8‑0)
- Approved Oct 1, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
- Adopted agenda (8‑0)
- Approved amendment to 2006 VDOT devolution agreement (8‑0)
- Denied live‑entertainment Conditional Use Permit at 209 North Saratoga St (4‑4 tie)
- Approved solar energy Conditional Use Permit on Whaleyville Blvd (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 21 , 202 6
6 :00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
A pproved 8 -0
4. Special Presentatio n s
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
A pproved 8 -0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda
No City Council action required.
8. Public Hearing - An ordinance approving an Amendment to the Devolution
Agreement and Quitclaim Deed with the Virginia Department of Transportation
for the Transfer of Roadway Maintenance Responsibilities to the City of Suffolk
dated June 27, 2006.
A pproved 8 -0
9 . Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
live e ntertainment after 10PM and p ublic a ssembly u ses on property located at
209 North Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G18(A), Parcel 49, Account Number
350407000; CUP2025-011
Denied 4-4 (Vice Mayor Ward and Council Members Bennett,
Williams and Wright voted in opposition.)
10 . Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
solar energy facility on property located on Whaleyville Boulevard, Zoning Map
65, Parcel 12, Account Number 10001000 0 ; CUP2025-016
A pproved 8 -0
2
1 1 . Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of
the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from A, Agricultural Zoning District, to
RLM, Residential Low-Medium Density (Conditio nal) Zoning
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City Council Regular Meeting January 21 , 202 6
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, January 21 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of January 21 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Williams , on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow , moved to approve
the resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: May or Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE FIRST CLOSED MEETING OF JANUARY
21 , 202 6 , PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS
AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Wi lliams , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Bennett , mo
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
Children's Services Act Meeting Minutes
CPMT approved funding for Private Day and Therapeutic Foster Care cases
The Suffolk Community and Management Team approved services for the S.M. case and approved a funding request for Private Day and Therapeutic Foster Care cases. The board also adopted policy changes, including removing FAPT participation for Private Day cases and updating emergency pool‑fund language. New business included discussion of FAPT engagement, laptop use protocols, and a variance investigation between the city code and CPMT policies.
- Motion approved services for S.M. as discussed in closed session
- Motion approved funding request for Private Day and Therapeutic Foster Care cases
- Policy change: Private Day cases no longer require participation in the FAPT process
- Discussion on engaging FAPT members, meeting structure, and laptop usage protocol
- Request to update Emergency Access to Pool Funds policy language for foster care children
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City of Suffolk
Community Policy and Management Team
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday , January 21, 2026
Call to Order
A meeting of the City of Suffolk Community and Management Team (CPMT) was call ed to
order by Toya Taylor, Chair, at 9 :35 a .m. Ms. Taylor introduced Brandy Miller, as the new CSA
Coordinator.
Meeting Attendance
Yes No Member
X Toya Taylor- Suffolk Dept. of Social Services (Chair)
X Jenny Hodge- Tidewater Youth Services Commission (Vice Chair)
X Brandy Miller- CSA Coordinator
X Nicole Porter- City of Suffolk (Secretary)
X Marli Laudun - Western Tidewater Health Department
X Nanette Solomon-Gaines- Suffolk Public Schools
X Damara Beckett- Western Tidewater Community Services Board
X Kimberly Jennings- 5 th District Court Services Unit
X Wendy Terry- Parent Representative
X John Lewis- CSA Management Specialist
X Makiba Jennette -White - CSA Administrative Assistant
X Sheridan Meriwether- Blakey Weaver Counseling Center (Virtual Participant)
X Regis Bingham- CSA Management Specialist
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2025, meeting as written. Motion made by
Kimberly Jennings and seconded by Nanette Solomon-Gaines. All members were in favor.
Financial Report
The finance report as of January 2026 was presented and reviewed. Motion to approve the report
as presented made by Kimberly Jennings and seconded by Jenny Hodge . All members were in
favor.
Closed Session
Toya Taylor, Chair of City of Suffolk CPMT, entertaine
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
Suffolk City Council to review active roadway projects
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss active roadway projects and improvements. The meeting also includes appointments and proposed items for a closed session.
- Overview of active roadway projects and improvements
- Appointments
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✓ Decidido: Council voted 8-0 to hold a closed meeting on upcoming appointments
The Suffolk City Council approved a motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss and make appointments to several city boards and commissions. The motion was moved by Council Member Rector, seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, and passed unanimously with eight ayes and no nays. The closed meeting was held from 4:12 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.
- Closed meeting on appointments approved (8-0)
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WORK SESSION
January 21, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Overview of Active Roadway Projects and Improvements
2. *Appointments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, January 21 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVE ROADWAY PROJECTS AND IMP ROVMENTS
Utilizing the City ’s Public Works website , Public Works Director Gregg Benton gave a video report
about the above referenced item.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked about the next scheduled bridge project.
Public Works Director Benton advised that the Pittmantown Bridge was just completed, and three more
bridges need upgrades to meet the Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
C LOSED MEETING
City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Counci l’s consideration:
1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), the discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for appointment and the assignment, appointment, and performance of
specific public officers or appointees of the City, specifically the appointments as shown on the
attached list for vacancies or term expirations for the Downtown Advisory Committee, Early
Childhood Development Comm
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Suffolk City Council to discuss road projects and zoning changes
The Suffolk City Council will hold a work session on active roadway projects and a regular session to consider rezoning proposals and a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a live entertainment venue.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment at 209 North Saratoga Street
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for solar energy facility on Whaleyville Boulevard
- Public Hearing: Rezoning from Agricultural to Residential Low-Medium Density at 494 Manning Road
- Public Hearing: Rezoning from Residential Low Density to Residential Low-Medium Density off Sweetwood Drive
- Work Session: Overview of active roadway projects and improvements
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JANUARY 21, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
January 21, 2026
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Overview of Active Roadway Projects and Improvements
2. *Appoi
ntments
* Proposed Items for Closed Session
AGENDA: January 21, 2026, Work Session
ITEM:
Overview of Active Roadway Projects and Improvements
Staf
f will provide an update on the active roadway projects and improvements in the City
of Suffolk.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentations
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda
8. Public Hearing - An ordinance approving an Amendment to the Devolution
Agreement and Quitclaim Deed with the Virginia Department of Transportation
for the Transfer of Roadway Maintenance Responsibilities to the City of Suffolk
dated June 27, 2006.
9. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
live entertainment after 10PM and p ublic assembly uses on property located at
209 North Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G18(A), Parcel 49, Account Number
350407000; CUP2025-011
10. Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
solar energy facility on property located on Whaleyville Bo
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
Children's Services Act Meeting Agendas
CPMT meeting to discuss policy updates, member structure, and code review
The Community Policy and Management Team will approve the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and hold a closed session to consider pending cases. Unfinished business includes policy and procedures updates and items from members. New business focuses on engaging FAPT members, discussing FAPT structure, and reviewing municipal code related to CPMT membership. Announcements list upcoming trainings and virtual sessions for CSA and FAPT topics.
- Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Financial Report presentation
- Closed session to consider pending cases
- Policy & Procedures updates (unfinished business)
- Engaging FAPT members & structure discussion (new business)
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City of Suffolk
Community Policy and Management Team
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Suffolk Health & Human Services Building
135 Hall Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the minutes of December 17, 2025 meeting
3. Financial Report
4. Closed Session to Consider Pending Cases
5. Unfinished Business
a. Policy & Procedures Updates
b. Items from Members
6. New Business
a. Engaging FAPT Members & FAPT Structure Discussion
b. Review Municipal Code Related to CPMT Membership
c. Items from Members
7. Announcements
a. Upcoming Meetings and Trainings:
OCS Virtual Officer Hours (Friday Chats) – February 20, 2026, 9 a.m., Topic: VDSS
Evidence-Based Practice updates for Professionals – January 29, 2026 at Suffolk Health & Human
Services building, 135 Hall Avenue, Training Rooms A & B on the 3rd Floor 9 a.m. to noon.
Virtual CSA Academy for CPMT members and supervisors of CSA Coordinators. These sessions will be
held virtually through Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration: https://dss-virginia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/pRQT2bsNT32XY-Mmzytpiw
Topic 2: CPMT and FAPT Roles & Responsibilities, January 23, 2026
Topic 3: Policy Development, February 13, 2026
Topic 4: Can CSA Pay, February 27, 2026
b. Items from Members
8. Adjourn
CPMT Officers Effective July 2025 to June 2026
Chair - Toya Taylor, Suffolk DSS
Vice-Chair - Jenny Hodge, Tidewater Youth Services Commission
Secretary - Nicole Porter, Ci
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Packets
Planning Commission to review truck stop requests on Holland Road and Pruden Blvd
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits for RaceTrac travel plazas. The body will also receive a staff report on the proposed FY 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Plan.
- Rezoning request RZN2025-00008 for 2821 & 2821 A Holland Road from M-1(Conditional) to B-2
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00005 for a truck stop/travel plaza at 2821 A & 2821 Holland Road
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00014 for a truck stop/travel plaza on Pruden Blvd
- Staff Report Presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2027-2036
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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR
JANUARY 20, 2026
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KEVIN WYNE, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN
THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE
MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026.
MILLS STAYLOR
CHAIRMAN
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AGENDA
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
January 20, 2026
2:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
3. Public Hearings:
A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2025 -00008, 2821 & 2821 A Holland Road RaceTrac:
submitted by Justen Giamblvo, Racetrac , INC, applicant, on behalf of McDonald Ventures
XXVII, LLC, property owners, in accordance with Section 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified
Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk
to amend the previously approved proffers for properties located at 2821 A & 2821 Holland
Road Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29, and to change the zoning from M-1(Conditional),
Light Industrial Zoning District, to B -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for a portion
of a property located 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcel 29. The
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Planning Commission hears rezoning and truck‑stop permits for Holland Road RaceTrac
The Suffolk Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and two conditional use permit applications for RaceTrac properties on Holland Road and Pruden Blvd. The rezoning seeks to change the zoning from M‑1 (Conditional Light Industrial) to B‑2 (General Commercial). The conditional use permits request approval for truck‑stop/travel plaza uses at the same locations. The meeting also includes a staff presentation on the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2027‑2036 and status reports on recent city council actions.
- Rezoning request RZN2025-00008 for 2821 & 2821 A Holland Road RaceTrac, changing from M‑1 to B‑2
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00005 for a truck stop/travel plaza at 2821 Holland Road
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-00014 for a truck stop/travel plaza on Pruden Blvd, Parcel 57*57A*11
- Staff Report Presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2027‑2036
- Status Report – City Council Meeting, December 17, 2025
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A G E N D A
SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
January 20 , 202 6
2 :00 P .M .
1. Call to O rd e r
A . In v o c a tio n
B . P le d g e o f A lle g ia n c e
C . Roll C a ll
2. Approval of minutes from previous m e e tin g
3. Public H e a rin g s:
A . REZONING REQUEST, RZN2025-00008, 2821 & 2821 A Holland Road RaceTrac:
submitted by Justen Giamblvo, Racetrac , INC, applicant, on behalf of McDonald Ventures
XXVII, LLC, property owners, in accordance with Section 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified
Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk
to amend the previously approved proffers for properties located at 2821 A & 2821 Holland
Road Zoning Map 32, Parcels 29*2 and 29, and to change the zoning from M-1(Conditional),
Light Industrial Zoning District, to B-2, General Commercial Zoning District, for a portion
of a property located 2821 Holland Road, Zoning Map 32, Parcel 29. The affected area is
further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned B-2, General
Commercial District, and M-1 (Conditional), Light Industrial Zoning District, and SCOD,
Special Corridor Overlay District. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part
of the Central Growth Area, Commercial Corridor Land Use Type and Employment Center
Land Use Type .
B . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2025-00005, Holland Road Race
Trac: submitted by Robert P. Beaman, III, Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP, Agent, on behalf
of Robby Posener, Race Trac,
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Electoral Board Meeting Agenda
Suffolk Electoral Board to discuss restructure
The Suffolk Electoral Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a potential restructure of the board itself. The meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Office of General Registrar.
- Approval of previous board minutes
- Discussion on restructure of the Electoral Board
- Public comment sessions
- General information from the Board
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✓ Decidido: Board approved new Electoral Board structure and appointed Election Liaison
The board adjourned the morning session to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. and then approved a new board structure. The board accepted the new structure, appointed Mr. Jim Oaks as Election Liaison, and approved the December 2 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously.
- Adjourned morning session until 1:00 p.m. (unanimous yes)
- Accepted new Electoral Board structure (unanimous yes)
- Appointed Jim Oaks as Election Liaison (unanimous yes)
- Approved December 2 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar
P.O. Box 1966
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966
Telephone: (757) 514-775 0
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
AGENDA
January 13 , 202 6 9 :00 a .m.
I. Call t o Order
II. Approval of previous board minutes
III. Public comment
IV. R estructure of the Electoral Board
V. General information from the Board
VI. Public comment
VII. Adjournment
Electoral Board Members
To Be Determined , Chairman
Deborah Wahlstrom, Vice-Chair man
Isaac Baker , Secretary
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Office of General Registrar & Electoral Board
440 Market Street; First Floor
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Burdette J. Lawrence, General Registrar Electoral Board Members
P.O. Box 1966 . Dr. Deborah Wahlstrom, Chairman
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1966 Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck, Vice-Chair
Telephone: (757) 514-7750 Rev. Isaac Baker, Secretary
Fax: (757) 514-7759
[email protected]
MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SUFFOLK ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING
January 13, 2026
The Suffolk Electoral Board meeting was held at the Voter Registration Office
located at 440 Market Street, First Floor, Suffolk, and was called to order by
Secretary Baker at 9:04 a.m.
Secretary Baker opened the meeting by informing everyone present that he
received a call letting him know our new board member, Dr. Brooks-Buck, was
unable to get sworn in before our morning board meeting. Secretary Baker
motioned to adjourn the meeting until 1:00 p.m. with the understanding Dr.
Brooks-Buck would be sworn in by that time and everyone would be finished with
their lunch breaks. Vice-Chairman Wahlstrom seconded the motion. The motion
passed with a unanimous yes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m. to
reconvene at 1:00 p.m.
The reconvened meeting was called to order by Secretary Baker at 1:01 p.m. The
first order of business was the restructuring of the Electoral Board. A discussion
was held and agreed upon regarding the position each board member would accept.
Secretary Baker motioned to accept the new board structure. Chairman Wah
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas
Board will hold public hearings on multiple Tier 1 construction proposals
The Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings on several development applications. Items include proposals at 156 Tynes St, 113 N 10rH St, 111 S Capital St, 400 Bullock St, and a map‑referenced site 35F*LE*31. Applicants range from private individuals to construction firms.
- BZA17-2025 – 156 Tynes St – applicant Irving Henderson
- B2A26-2025 – 113 N 10rH St – Tier 1 Construction
- BZA27-2025 – 111 S Capital St – Tier 1 Construction
- BZA28-2025 – 400 Bullock St – Tier 1 Construction
- BZA30-2025 – Map No: 35F*LE*31 – Tier 1 Construction
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AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JANUARY 13,2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALLTO ORDER&ROLLCALL
II. APPROVALOFMINUTES
December 9,2025 - Regular Meeting
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA17-2025 - 156 Tynes St - Irving Henderson
B2A26-2025 - 113 N 10rH St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA27-2025 - 111 S Capital St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA28-2025 - 400 Bullock St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA30-2025 - Map No: 35F*LE*31 - Tier 1 Construction
BZA31.-2025 - Map No: 35F*LA*frT114 - Steve Daniels on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA33-2025 - Map No: 35F*LO*13 - Steve Daniels on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA34-2025 - Map No: 35h(4)G5 - Steve Danieis on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA 35-2025 - 201 Chenango Cres - Harriet Butts
BZA 36-2025 - 4403 John St - Casa Investments LLC
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Packets
Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals to hold public hearings on 11 variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings for 11 different zoning variance applications. These requests include adjustments for setbacks, dwelling widths, and parking requirements for various properties.
- BZA 17-2025: Request to reduce front yard setback to 11.2 feet and side setbacks to 2.3 feet at 156 Tynes St
- BZA 26-2025: Variance request for 113 N 1074 St (Tier 1 Construction)
- BZA 27-2025: Variance request for 111 S Capital St (Tier 1 Construction)
- BZA 28-2025: Variance request for 400 Bullock St (Tier 1 Construction)
- BZA 36-2025: Variance request for 4403 John St (Casa Investments LLC)
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SUFFOLK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JANUARY 13, 2026
AGENDA
NANSEMOND 1646 SUFFOLK 1742
PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
JENNIFER COBB, SECRETARY
[email protected]
WILLIAM MELLON, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE SUFFOLK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 442 W. WASHINGTON STREET.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4151,
PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025.
ADMINISTRATION
AGENDA
CITY OF SUFFOLK
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JANUARY 13, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Il.
III.
Iv.
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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BZA 17-2025 - 156 Tynes St - Irving Henderson
BZA 26-2025 ~ 113 N 1074 St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA 27-2025 - 111 S Capital St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA 28-2025 - 400 Bullock St - Tier 1 Construction
BZA 30-2025 - Map No: 35F*LE*31 - Tier 1 Construction
BZA 31-2025 ~ Map No: 35F*LA*PT114 - Steve Daniels on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA 33-2025 - Map No: 35F*LO*13 - Steve Daniels on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA 34-2025 - Map No: 35h(4)G5 - Steve Daniels on behalf of Polk
Pinewill Builders LLC
BZA 35-2025 - 201 Chenango Cres - Harriet Butts
BZA 36-2025 ~ 4403 John St - Casa Investments LLC
NE
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Library Advisory Board Meetings
Board will discuss the New Downtown Library project
The Suffolk Library Advisory Board will review and dispose of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Director, and the Literacy Council. The board will address unfinished business concerning the New Downtown Library. Additional items include a community learning presentation and a grants presentation.
- Disposition of Minutes (October 14, 2025)
- Friends of the Library Report
- Library Director’s Report
- Unfinished Business – New Downtown Library
- Grants Presentation
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✓ Decidido: Board approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned the session
The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting (7‑0). The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting (7‑0). No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
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SUFFOLK LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
January 13, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Morgan Memorial Library Meeting Room
(1) Roll Call
(2) Disposition of Minutes (October 14, 2025)
(3) Communications
(4) Friends of the Library Report
(5) Library Director’s Report
(6) Reports of Standing Committees
a. Literacy Council
(7) Unfinished Business
a. New Downtown Library
(8) New and Miscellaneous Business
a. Community Learning Presentation
b. Grants Presentation
Library Advisory Board Meetings
January 13, 2026 - Morgan Memorial Library Meeting Room
April 14, 2026 - North Suffolk Library Conference Room
July 14, 2026 - Chuckatuck Library Conference Room
October 13, 2026 – Downtown Suffolk Library Conference Room
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SUFFOLK LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026
Board Members Present: Others Present:
Mr. Sean Bilby, President Mrs. Minerva Hernandez Garcia,
Mrs. Nancy Creekmore, Vice-President Assistant Director of Libraries
Mr. Jeffrey Benton Mr. Jeremy Hanes, Administrative
Mr. Lee Cross Services Supervisor
Ms. Kimberly Ellis
Ms. Tracey Hamilton
Mrs. Sharon Slate
Board Members Absent:
Ms. Gerri Norman
• The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM by Mr. Sean Bilby, President.
• Mrs. Nancy Creekmore made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of the October
14, 2025, meeting. Ms. Tracey Hamilton seconded the motion, and the minutes
were approved by a unanimous vote of 7-0.
• Mrs. Minerva Hernandez Garcia shared the Library is working with the Suffolk Art
Gallery to launch an artist-in-residence program at the new Library, with a stipend
potentially being offered through the Friends of the Library.
• Mrs. Hernandez Garcia shared the Library received a grant from the Blocker
Foundation. This will fund the software application the Community Resource Liaison
will use to connect community members to resources.
• Mrs. Hernandez Garcia shared the Early Childhood Development Commission (ECDC)
received a $500 sponsorship from Sentara. This will fund giveaway bags to be
distributed at the Festival of Littles, a collaborative event between ECDC, the Library,
and Parks & Rec.
• The New Library construction is proceeding with the current d
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
City Council Meeting Packets
Suffolk City Council to hold public hearing on polling place changes
The City Council will discuss the state of childcare and a new grant for family day homes. The body will consider several ordinances to appropriate funds for libraries, litter prevention, and fire rescue. A public hearing is scheduled regarding polling place amendments for the Huntersville and Lakeside precincts.
- Public hearing to amend polling places for Huntersville and Lakeside precincts
- Ordinance to appropriate funds from the Blocker Foundation for the Suffolk Public Library
- Ordinance to appropriate VDOT funds for culvert replacement on Route 616 Roundtree Crest/Cypress Swamp
- Ordinance to appropriate a 2025 Port Security Grant for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
- Proposed public hearing on January 21, 2026, regarding a VDOT Devolution Agreement and Quitclaim Deed
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JANUARY 7, 2026
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
S
UFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 7, 2026
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Ca
ll to Order
2. N
onsectarian Invocation
3. A
pproval of the Minutes
4. S
pecial Presentation - State of Childcare in the City of Suffolk and the New
Family Day Home Grant through the Economic Development Authority
5. R
emoval of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. A
genda Speakers
7. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Blocker Foundation for the Suffolk Public Library
8. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the City of Suffolk Litter
Prevention and Recycling Program and Extended Polystyrene
9. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Transportation State of Good Repair Program for culvert
replacement on Route 616 Roundtree Crest/Cypress Swamp
10. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2025 Port Security
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Suffolk
Department of Fire & Rescue
11. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a monetary donation
for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
12. C
onsent Agenda - An ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund
Committed Fund Balance for one-time expenditures
13.
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
City Council Meeting Agendas
Council approved fund-acceptance ordinances and set VDOT devolution hearing
The City Council approved several consent‑agenda ordinances to accept and appropriate external funds for the public library, litter‑prevention program, culvert replacement on Route 616 at Roundtree Crest/Cypress Swamp, a port‑security grant for Fire & Rescue, and a monetary donation for Fire & Rescue. A public hearing was scheduled for January 21, 2026 to consider an amendment to the Devolution Agreement and Quitclaim Deed with VDOT that would transfer roadway‑maintenance responsibilities to the city. The Council also approved a work‑session motion for the same date and appointed two members to the Wetlands Board.
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate Blocker Foundation funds for the Suffolk Public Library
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate Virginia DEQ funds for the Litter Prevention and Recycling Program and Extended Polystyrene
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate VDOT State of Good Repair funds for culvert replacement on Route 616 Roundtree Crest/Cypress Swamp
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2025 Port Security Grant from DHS for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
- Public hearing on Jan 21, 2026 to discuss amendment to the Devolution Agreement and Quitclaim Deed with VDOT for roadway‑maintenance transfer
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved polling‑place changes and multiple appropriations
The Suffolk City Council certified its Jan 7 2026 closed meeting and approved the Sep 17 2025 meeting minutes. The council adopted its agenda and Consent Agenda items #7‑12, which include several fund appropriations. An ordinance changing polling places for the Huntersville and Lakeside precincts was approved, and the council scheduled a work session and a public hearing for Jan 21 2026. Two members were appointed to the Wetlands Board.
- Certified the closed meeting of Jan 7 2026 (8‑0)
- Approved Sep 17 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (8‑0)
- Adopted Consent Agenda items #7‑12 (fund appropriations) (8‑0)
- Approved ordinance amending polling places for Huntersville and Lakeside precincts (8‑0)
- Scheduled City Council Work Session for Jan 21 2026 (8‑0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Jan 21 2026 on VDOT devolution agreement amendment (8‑0)
- Appointed Bryan Cattenhead and Kaitlyn Price to the Wetlands Board (8‑0)
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 7 , 202 6
6 :00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
A pproved 8 -0
4. Special Presentatio n - State of Childcare in the City of Suffolk and the New
Family Day Home Grant through the Economic Development Authority
No City Council action required.
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
A pproved 8 -0
6. Agenda Speakers
No City Council action required.
7. Consent Agenda - A n ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Blocker Foundation for the Suffolk Public Library
A pproved 8 -0
8. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the City of Suffolk Litter
Prevention and Recycling Program and Extended Polystyrene
A pproved 8 -0
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Transportation State of Good Repair Program for culvert
replacement on Rou te 616 Roundtree Crest/Cypress Swamp
A pproved 8 -0
10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2025 Port Security
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Suffolk
Department of Fire & Rescue
A pproved 8 -0
11. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a monetary donation
for the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
A pproved 8 -0
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12. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to appropriate funds from the General Fund
Committed Fu
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City Council Regular Meeting January 7 , 202 6
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Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber , 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, January 7 , 202 6 , at 6 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order . Counci l Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of January 7 , 202 6 , pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Bennett , on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams , moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman , Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Johnson, Rector, Williams and Wright 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF JANUARY 7 , 202 6 ,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
City Council Regular Meeting January 7 , 202 6
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Williams , on a m otion seconded by Council Member Rector , moved to appr ove the
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission Meetings
Mini Grant Subcommittee process begins in February
The Early Childhood Development Commission will review the manager’s report on childcare numbers and the budget. It will discuss partner updates, scheduled trainings, and a communication plan update. New business includes early start visits, conference scholarships, the start of a Mini Grant Subcommittee process in February, and selecting a venue for the Early Educator Appreciation Dinner on March 27, 2025.
- Manager’s report covering childcare numbers and budget
- Partner updates and trainings with Child Care Aware of Virginia
- Communication plan update
- Mini Grant Subcommittee process to start in February
- Venue selection for Early Educator Appreciation Dinner on March 27, 2025 (TBD)
early-childhoodbudgetgrantstrainingevents
✓ Decidido: Commission approved $4,000 scholarship funding for VAAEYC conference
The commission accepted a motion to increase scholarship funds for the VAAEYC conference from $2,000 to $4,000, with reimbursement on a first‑come‑first‑served basis. It also approved changing the regular meeting start time to noon, pending room availability. Gin and Lisa were appointed to the Mini Grant Subcommittee.
- Approved $4,000 VAAEYC conference scholarships (motion accepted)
- Changed regular meeting start time to noon, conditional on room availability (motion accepted)
- Appointed Gin Staylor and Lisa Milburn to the Mini Grant Subcommittee (motion accepted)
- Set FY26 Mini Grant amount to $15,000 (budget update)
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Meeting Agenda
January 7, 2026
2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Conference Room 3
Welcome
Introductions (5 minutes)
Review minutes from November 2025 meeting (5 minutes)
ECDC Manager’s Report (15 minutes)
• Childcare Numbers
• ECDC Updates- Manager and Coordinator
• DPIL, Ms. Humblebees Academy, Children’s Programs, Deposit
Collections, 1KBBK
• Budget
Other Business (15 minutes)
• Partner Updates- (Please include ECDC initiatives)
• Trainings with Sharon Howell of Child Care Aware of Virginia are scheduled
• Early Intervention videos are being recorded and edited to create 30 second reels
• City Council Meeting today will feature Jane Glasgow and Janet Days
• Children’s Festival- sponsorships, headliners
• Roundtable for Childcare Solutions update- request for table leaders
New Business (20 minutes)
• Communication Plan Update
• Early Start Visits
• VAAEYC Conference scholarships
• Mini Grant Subcommittee- Process starts in February
• Venue for Early Educator Appreciation Dinner on March 27, 2025- TBD
Adjourn
Next Meeting- March 5, 2026
Children’s Festival Meeting on January 14, 2026
ECDC MISSION STATEMENT
The Early Childhood Development Commission provides resources, services, and programs for caregivers
and children, birth through age eight, to support a child’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive
growth.
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Date: 1/7/26
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: City of Suffolk, City
Hall 442 W Washington St
Conference Room 3
January 2026 Commission Meeting
I. Introductions/Welcome–Mark called the meeting to order at 2:04 pm. One new guest, Katie
Resler with Dominion, is looking to open a new family childcare center. The Commission
introduced themselves.
I. Review Minutes- The November minutes were not attached. Minutes will need to be reviewed at
the next meeting in March in addition to the January minutes.
II. Coordinators Report:
A. Childcare Numbers: There was an increase in childcare numbers by one new Family
Day Home. This changed the number from 43 to 44.
B. ECDC Update:
1. Budget: ECDC FY26. The money buckets have been renamed to
better reflect what the money is being used for. Mini Grants have been
changed to $15,000 this year. The Commission will talk about the
remainder of the $60,000. Some funds will be used for a billboard to
advertise Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Kim is working with
Brandon Gonzalez is the contact for the billboard. The company will
Members Present
Mark Furlo
Elle Harris
Kim Clark
Katelyn Morenz
Carol Wilson
Carol Johnson
Gin Staylor
Minerva Hernandez-Garcia
Henry Dixion
Tamie Rittenhouse
Joanne Wunderlich
Catherine Pichon
Lisa Milburn
Members Absent
Marie Baker
Fikeria Yancey
Guests Present
Melvin Bradshaw
Stacey Prine
Katie Resler
show a map of where the different billboards
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
City Council Work Sessions
✓ Decidido: Council approved closed meeting to consider multiple board appointments
The Suffolk City Council voted 8‑0 to convene a closed meeting to discuss appointments to several commissions and boards, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(1). The Council also voted 8‑0 to place the proposed Rules of Order and Procedure on the Jan. 21, 2026 agenda, adding language on motion to reconsider and appearance of impropriety.
- Approved closed meeting to discuss appointments to Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Planning Council, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, Wetlands Board, and City Manager appointment (8-0)
- Approved placing proposed Rules of Order and Procedure on Jan. 21, 2026 agenda, including language on motion to reconsider and appearance of impropriety, amend section G.1 (8-0)
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City Council Work Session January 7 , 202 6
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Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, January 7 , 202 6 , 4 :0 0 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Ebony N. Wright
Erika S. Dawley , City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr. , City Attorney
Kevin M. Hughes , Interim City Manager
ABSENT
None
CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURE
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, City Attorney Hutchings gave a report about the above referenced
item.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector inquired which side is considered the prevailing
side when making a motion to reconsider . City Attorney Hutchings said the prevailing side include s
those members who voted no on the original measure .
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector sought information about whether the invocation
includes the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Attor ney Hutchings said the provision could be
added if it w as the will of City Council .
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector called for clarification about whether an issue
could be brought back up if it was dispatched on a motion to postpone indefinitely. City Attorney
Hutchings advised that the matter could be revived if a member brought it up under New Business.
Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman ask
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