ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC addressing the Council shall approach the lectern, give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, AND ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AS A BODY RATHER THAN SPEAK TO ANY MEMBER. Unless further time is granted by the Council, ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC shall address the Council one time for a maximum of five (5) minutes, regardless of the number of issues he desires to discuss. PROVIDED however, that the main proponent of any application, petition, or plan that is the subject of a public hearing shall be allowed to address the Council initially for a maximum of ten (10) minutes and later in rebuttal for a maximum of three (3) minutes.

(First Reading) Granting an easement to Verizon Virginia Inc. allowing Verizon Virginia Inc. to install communication system lines on utility poles across four parcels bordering the Boulevard or Dupuy Avenue that the City of Colonial Heights owns.   

(Second Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, by $420,727 consisting of 1) $1,021 from DMV select services, 2) $9,539 from the Litter Grant, 3) $11,860 from the Selective Enforcement Alcohol Grant, 4) $937 from end of the year Shoe Fund donations, 5) $2,000 from Sheriff donations, and 6) $395,370 from end of the year unspent pavement preservation funds.

To amend the Water and Sewer Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, by transferring $140,885 in Contingency Funds from the General Fund Budget for emergency sewer repair.

(First Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, by $464,462 consisting of 1) $716 from DMV Select Services to General and Financial Administration; 2) $179 from DMV Select Services to Nondepartmental; 3) $162,151 from assigned balance for the Lakeview Dam to Public Works; 4) $1,236 in reimbursement for the diesel fuel spill to Public Safety; 5) $240,080 from a FEMA grant to Public Safety; 6) $100 to Public Safety for a donation to the Sheriff’s Department; and 7) $60,000 from assigned balance for implementation of Microsoft Office 365 to General and Financial Administration.

In accordance with requirements in the Code of Virginia §15.2-2511, if a locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website, if such website exists, with the following information:

• That the required audit is pending, 
• The reasons for the delay, 
• And the estimated date of completion. 

City of Colonial Heights Audit Statement

The City of Colonial Heights audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 is pending.  The major factors for the delay of the audit are the implementation of a new financial system and vacancies in various important positions related to the audit: the Director of Finance (vacant for a significant portion of FY 21-22) and the Deputy Director of Finance.  The City of Colonial Heights finance team and auditors are working diligently to complete the audit report.   Our estimated date of completion for the audit report is February 28, 2023.