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COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL

Council Members
Michael A. Cherry
Dr. Laura F. Poe
John E. Piotrowski
Robert W. Wade
John T. Wood
Elizabeth G. Luck, Vice-Mayor
T. Gregory Kochuba, Mayor

        June 8, 2021
 7:00 PM          
1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Devotion - The Honorable John T. Wood

4.

Pledge of Allegiance

5.

Adoption of Agenda

6.

Declarations of Personal Interest

7.

Commendations and Presentations

A.

Recognizing Major William H. Anspach, III Upon His Retirement From The Colonial Heights Police Department

8.

Reading of Manner of Addressing Council.

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 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.
9.

Written Petitions and Communications by Members of the Public and Council Members

10.

Advertised Public Hearings:

A.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-10

(First Reading) To adopt a revised Comprehensive Plan for the City through 2044.
B.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-12, AS AMENDED

(Second ReadingTo adopt a revised General Pay Plan Class and Salary Range that increases by 2% the range of each grade for full-time employees; adds a new Permit Technician position, along with the corresponding job description and class specification for the position; revises the job description and class specification for the Staff Assistant; revises starting salary amounts for certain supervisory positions; and increases the pay range for certain part-time positions, including but not limited to those affected by the Virginia minimum wage increase.   

C.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-13

(Second Reading) To amend and reordain § 277-9 of Chapter 277, Water, of the Colonial Heights City Code to increase charges for water usage.
D.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-14

(Second Reading) To amend and reordain § 238-8 of Chapter 238, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of the Colonial Heights City Code to increase charges for sewer service.
11.

Hearing of Citizens Generally on Non-Agenda Items

12.

Consideration of Uncontested Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Motions in Accordance with the Consent Agenda

A.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-FIN-8

(Second Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, by appropriating $28,191 in proceeds from the sale of property to the Violet Bank Restoration Project for the cost of change orders; and a $20,000 transfer from the Communications budget to the Capital Projects fund for the Next Generation 911/911 Phone System Refresh Project.

To amend the Capital Projects Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, by appropriating $48,191 in transfers from the General Fund consisting of 1) $28,191 for the Violet Bank Restoration Project; and 2) $20,000 for the Next Generation 911/911 Phone System Hardware Refresh Project.
B.

May 11, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

C.

May 18, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

13.

Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions

A.

AN ORDINANCE NO 21-FIN-9

(First Reading) To amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, by appropriating $16,348 consisting of 1) a donation of $300 from the American Legion to Human Services for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First Program; and 2) the balance of $16,048 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to Public Safety for a School Resource Officer at the Technical Center; and transferring $4,800 from the Finance Department to Debt Service.

To amend the Emergency Response Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, by appropriating $152,273 consisting of 1) $100,000 in funds from the state Coronavirus Relief Fund toward the emergency utility grant program, 2) $47,696 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for Coronavirus related expenditures of the Police Department, and 3) $4,577 of Medicaid Coronavirus supplement for personal protective equipment.
B.

A RESOLUTION NO 21-22

A Resolution expressing City Council's support for the continued operation of the Riverside Regional Jail.
14.

Unfinished Business, Contested Ordinances and Resolutions, and Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

15.

Reports of Officers and Documents Related Thereto

A.

City Manager

1.

Discussion Regarding Utilization Of Funds From The American Rescue Plan Act

Documents:
  1. EX SUMMARY ARPA.pdf
B.

City Attorney

C.

Director of Planning and Community Development

1.

Planning Boards & Commissions Summary

16.

Adjournment