Video index
A. Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:01:38)
B. Invocation
1. Reverend Synetheia N. Newby, Gethsemane Baptist Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Presentations
None Submitted
E. Public Hearings
None Advertised
F. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Work Session of January 10, 2012
2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 10, 2012
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2012
4. Resolution of Recognition: Newport News Shipbuilding 125th Anniversary
5. Ordinance Approving the Number of Meeting (7) Days for the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments - Commissioner of the Revenue's Office
Motion to adoption of consent agenda F. Consent Agenda Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda F. Consent Agenda (Approved)
G. Other City Council Actions
1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b) Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b) (Approved) (Recorded at 00:06:38)
2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000
Motion to amend the resolution to (specific language) 2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000 Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to amend the resolution to (specific language) 2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000 (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:06)
3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:55)
4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc.
Motion to amend the resolution to (specific language) 4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc. Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to amend the resolution to (specific language) 4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:14)
H. Appropriations
1. Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization: Streets and Bridges Category - Atkinson Boulevard Project - $370,000
Motion to adoption of appropriation H. Appropriations Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of appropriation H. Appropriations (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:11)
I. Citizen Comments
Mark Hughes - He stated for the past 46 years he has been bullied and could not receive help from the City of Newport News to get the bullying stopped. Rumor started in the City of Newport News which inhibited his ability to get a job and proper education.
Larry Elliott - 786 Willington Way, spoke on behalf of his sister and the residence of 786 Wilderness Way. He indicated he had tried to contact Councilwoman Scott and Mayor Price concerning illegal aliens at 786 Wilderness Way, who by the Department of Codes Compliance.
C. Shabazz - reiterated the importance of a non-governmental agency to serve as a check and balance system over the the Police Department. and majority of governmental agencies. Police have declared war on citizens. Voiced concerns about City Council members sharing constituents information on Facebook. Must be compassionate with citizen concerns. Many were scared to speak to City officials because of the Police Department. She asked members to reconsider their oaths.
Stewart Fleming - spoke about adherence to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia that applied to the City Assessor. He inquired what recourse did citizens have against a City Assessor who did not comply with State laws. He voiced concerns about his dealings with the City Assessor.
J. New Business and Councilmember Comments
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
4. Price
He stated he had an open door policy and did not believe any citizen should fear retaliation from a disagreement or grievance that they have with the City. He was hopeful that was not an issue. He noted several events he attended over the past several weeks: 1) People to People program, on January 12, 2012 regarding gangs; 2) Truth and Freedom Play at the DGCAC; 3) VA Conflict Appreciation event; 4) Tidewater Chapter of Records Bosses Night; 5) NNPS Science and Technology Fair; 6) Celebration of 50 years for VA Fine Arts Center with an Exhibit of Sculpture and Portraits of Animals, Jan. 21 - March 25, 2012;
5. Scott
She commented to Ms. Shabazz that she took her oath of office seriously and her constituents could vouch for her. She replied to Mr. Elliott that she had not received a message from him. She noted the following events: 1) Sister City Global Bee at Point Plaza; and 2) Business Fair in Taizhou, China, March 31, 2012. She thanked all who attended her Town Hall Mtg. and much of the conversation centered on the Mayor's gang initiative. Encouraged citizens to continue to share concerns and ideas. Voiced concer about part of Richneck Road, pass new construction, was cracking.
6. Vick
Thanked Rev. Newby for her prayer and made reference to the following events: 1) SCLC MLK Banquet at Marriott Hotel on Sat., 1/28/12; and 2) Breakfast on the morning of 1/28/12 sponsored by the C. Waldo Scott Center in honor of Coach Teddy BaCote at Heritage High School.
7. Whitaker
8. Woodbury
Thanked citizens for attending her and School Board member Betty Dixon’s Town Hall Meeting on 1/23/2012. She attended the Sister Cities’ Global Bee which was a huge success. Asked that citizens get involved with Sister City and consider traveling abroad. Announced a copy of "Kid’s Talk," which was a program about bullying will be on her web page. She offered a motion to execute a contract to employ Chief Deputy City Attorney Collins Owens as City Attorney commencing upon the retirement of City Attorney Katz on June 1, 2012.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Woodbury Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Woodbury (Approved)
9. Bateman
10. McMillan
Announced the Friends of the Lee Hall Station Meeting on 1/25/2012 at 6:30 p.m. Offered Happy Birthday greeting to Dr. Woodbury, and Councilwoman Vick. Offered Happy Birthday greetings to Councilwoman Whitaker and congratulated him on his anniversary.
K. Adjourn
Jan 24, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting
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A. Call to Order
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:01:38)
B. Invocation
1. Reverend Synetheia N. Newby, Gethsemane Baptist Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Presentations
None Submitted
E. Public Hearings
None Advertised
F. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Work Session of January 10, 2012
2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 10, 2012
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2012
4. Resolution of Recognition: Newport News Shipbuilding 125th Anniversary
5. Ordinance Approving the Number of Meeting (7) Days for the Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments - Commissioner of the Revenue's Office
Motion to adoption of consent agenda F. Consent Agenda Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of consent agenda F. Consent Agenda (Approved)
G. Other City Council Actions
1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b)
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b) Moved by McMillan, seconded by Whitaker.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 1. Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 42, Water Supply; Article IV., Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention; Section 42-71(b) (Approved) (Recorded at 00:06:38)
2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000
Motion to amend the resolution to (specific language) 2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000 Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to amend the resolution to (specific language) 2. Item 1 of 2: Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization - Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project - $1,613,000 (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:06)
3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project
Motion to adoption of the ordinance 3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Vick.
Vote to adoption of the ordinance 3. Item 2 of 2: Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents for the Voluntary Acquisition of Property for the Sanitary Pump Station No. 26 Improvements Project (Approved) (Recorded at 00:08:55)
4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc.
Motion to amend the resolution to (specific language) 4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc. Moved by Vick, seconded by Woodbury.
Vote to amend the resolution to (specific language) 4. Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number One (1) to the Settlement Agreement and Promissory Note to James River Fishing Pier, Inc. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:10:14)
H. Appropriations
1. Department of Engineering - FY 2012 Bond Authorization: Streets and Bridges Category - Atkinson Boulevard Project - $370,000
Motion to adoption of appropriation H. Appropriations Moved by McMillan, seconded by Scott.
Vote to adoption of appropriation H. Appropriations (Approved) (Recorded at 00:13:11)
I. Citizen Comments
Mark Hughes - He stated for the past 46 years he has been bullied and could not receive help from the City of Newport News to get the bullying stopped. Rumor started in the City of Newport News which inhibited his ability to get a job and proper education.
Larry Elliott - 786 Willington Way, spoke on behalf of his sister and the residence of 786 Wilderness Way. He indicated he had tried to contact Councilwoman Scott and Mayor Price concerning illegal aliens at 786 Wilderness Way, who by the Department of Codes Compliance.
C. Shabazz - reiterated the importance of a non-governmental agency to serve as a check and balance system over the the Police Department. and majority of governmental agencies. Police have declared war on citizens. Voiced concerns about City Council members sharing constituents information on Facebook. Must be compassionate with citizen concerns. Many were scared to speak to City officials because of the Police Department. She asked members to reconsider their oaths.
Stewart Fleming - spoke about adherence to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia that applied to the City Assessor. He inquired what recourse did citizens have against a City Assessor who did not comply with State laws. He voiced concerns about his dealings with the City Assessor.
J. New Business and Councilmember Comments
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
4. Price
He stated he had an open door policy and did not believe any citizen should fear retaliation from a disagreement or grievance that they have with the City. He was hopeful that was not an issue. He noted several events he attended over the past several weeks: 1) People to People program, on January 12, 2012 regarding gangs; 2) Truth and Freedom Play at the DGCAC; 3) VA Conflict Appreciation event; 4) Tidewater Chapter of Records Bosses Night; 5) NNPS Science and Technology Fair; 6) Celebration of 50 years for VA Fine Arts Center with an Exhibit of Sculpture and Portraits of Animals, Jan. 21 - March 25, 2012;
5. Scott
She commented to Ms. Shabazz that she took her oath of office seriously and her constituents could vouch for her. She replied to Mr. Elliott that she had not received a message from him. She noted the following events: 1) Sister City Global Bee at Point Plaza; and 2) Business Fair in Taizhou, China, March 31, 2012. She thanked all who attended her Town Hall Mtg. and much of the conversation centered on the Mayor's gang initiative. Encouraged citizens to continue to share concerns and ideas. Voiced concer about part of Richneck Road, pass new construction, was cracking.
6. Vick
Thanked Rev. Newby for her prayer and made reference to the following events: 1) SCLC MLK Banquet at Marriott Hotel on Sat., 1/28/12; and 2) Breakfast on the morning of 1/28/12 sponsored by the C. Waldo Scott Center in honor of Coach Teddy BaCote at Heritage High School.
7. Whitaker
8. Woodbury
Thanked citizens for attending her and School Board member Betty Dixon’s Town Hall Meeting on 1/23/2012. She attended the Sister Cities’ Global Bee which was a huge success. Asked that citizens get involved with Sister City and consider traveling abroad. Announced a copy of "Kid’s Talk," which was a program about bullying will be on her web page. She offered a motion to execute a contract to employ Chief Deputy City Attorney Collins Owens as City Attorney commencing upon the retirement of City Attorney Katz on June 1, 2012.
Motion to adoption of the resolution 8. Woodbury Moved by Woodbury, seconded by Bateman.
Vote to adoption of the resolution 8. Woodbury (Approved)
9. Bateman
10. McMillan
Announced the Friends of the Lee Hall Station Meeting on 1/25/2012 at 6:30 p.m. Offered Happy Birthday greeting to Dr. Woodbury, and Councilwoman Vick. Offered Happy Birthday greetings to Councilwoman Whitaker and congratulated him on his anniversary.
K. Adjourn
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