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Monday, August 28, 2023, 6:30 PM
Work Session 5:45 P.M. Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153
WORK SESSION
1. Call to Order
A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council
Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 N. Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, on
August 28, 2023, at 5:45 p.m., there being present the following members of said
Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; James W. Wallace, III, Vice- Mayor
(participated remotely); Council members: Byron Randolph Foley, William D. Jones,
and H. Hunter Holliday; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding together with James
E. Taliaferro, II, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of
Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance; Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of
Council; Karen Edmonds and Joe Paxton, Executive Mangers with The Berkley Group
(both participated remotely); and the following business was transacted;
Mayor Turk reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council
to hold a work session.
2. New Business
A. Discussion Items
1) Finalize City Manager recruitment profile with the Berkley Group
2) Discussion of Citizen Comment requests
Mayor Turk noted that she had shared the draft recruitment profile for the search for a new
City Manager by the Berkley Group with Council by email for them to review.
Discussion was held by Council on the draft City Manager recruitment
documents prepared by the Berkley Group. Minor suggested edits were
discussed. Berkley indicated that they would finalize the document for final
review with the goal of posting the position on September 4th.
Council was provided with a list of the citizen comment requests from the June
26, 2023, through the August 14, 2023, Council meeting. Mayor Turk
addressed concerns from the June 26 meeting. Comments from the June 26th
Council meeting were reviewed. The two-by-two meetings were
discussed. Some Council members felt that this was a good way to be kept
updated by the City Manager without having a formal meeting and all of the
details involved in that. Some Council members shared that they felt this did
not allow them to be as transparent and also that they felt they were not able to
hear all feedback. It was suggested that it would be wise to wait until a new
City Manager is hired before making a decision on practices that would involve
his/her direction.
Comments from the July 24th Council meeting were also reviewed by Council. It was
noted that work is being done to move ahead with formulation of a new Comprehensive
Plan that will inform potential zoning code revisions. Council discussed overall code
update needs and wanted to understand the role of the City Attorney in this process .
Mayor Turk requested that a future Work Session be held with the City Attorney to
discuss this further. Staff was asked about the status of an update on the potential
adoption of the Virginia Building Maintenance Code and updates on the land use
sections of the City's Code. Mr. Light noted that the Work Session for the second
September Council meeting is already scheduled to provide an overview of the
maintenance code and other land use items discussed by Council at their retreat . It was
also noted that a Joint meeting of Council and the Planning Commission is scheduled for
September 29, 2023, and a Joint meeting of Council and the EDA is scheduled for
October 2, 2023. The Mayor requested that they pick back up with this discussion
beginning with the August 14th requests at the next Work Session.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Turk adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was called to order at
6:30 p.m., there being present the following members to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor;
James W. Wallace, III, Vice-Mayor (participated remotely); Councilmembers: Byron
Randolph Foley, William D. Jones, and H. Hunter Holliday; with Renée Ferris Turk,
Mayor, presiding together with James E. Taliaferro, II, City Manager; Rob Light,
Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance;
Chuck Van Allman, Director of Community Development; Mike Stevens, Director of
Communications; and Jim Guynn, City Attorney.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions
A. Recognition of Constitution Week and Fort Lewis Chapter of NSDAR
Present Proclamation to Elizabeth Vincel, Chapter Regent of the Fort Lewis Chapter
of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in
recognition of Constitution Week 2023.
Mayor Turk recognized Constitution Week 2023 and the Fort Lewis Chapter of the
National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR). She noted that on
September 17th at 4:00 p.m. is the time that people generally ring bells to celebrate the
signing of the Constitution. Mayor Turk asked that Elizabeth Vincel, Chapter Regent of
the Fort Lewis Chapter of the NSDAR, and other Chapter members come forward while
she read the Proclamation aloud. Mike Stevens took pictures of the group with Council.
Council thanked the group for all of their work.
4. Consent Agenda
Mayor Turk requested that Mr. Light read a request from Vice-Mayor Wallace to
participate remotely in this Council meeting. The request from Mr. Wallace stated: "In
accordance with Section 2.2-3708.3 B.4 of the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia
and the Remote Participation Policy of the City of Salem, I hereby request to participate
remotely for a personal matter, specifically that I am out of town."
Byron Randolph Foley motioned to accept the remote participation of Vice-Mayor
Wallace. William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk
Abstain: Wallace
A. Citizen Comments
Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already
having a public hearing at the same meeting.
Betsy Freund, 381 Walnut Road, was the only citizen to address Council this evening.
She expressed concern about the proposed development of the Hope Tree campus. She
noted that Hope Tree Family Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and that they
have financial pressures and need revenue to continue the important mission of helping
both displaced children and some developmentally disabled adults. She also empathized
with the residents of North Broad Street in their concerns of increased traffic as well as
their desire to preserve the green spaces and to maintain the historic character of the
street by limiting nearby development. She stated that finding a way to balance the
financial needs of Hope Tree with the needs of surrounding neighbors would be best.
Ms. Freund proposed that Hope Tree adapt any buildings no longer in use for housing.
She shared an example of how Staunton has successfully done this with the former
Western State Mental Hospital Complex. These historic buildings have been turned into
the Villages at Staunton condominiums and are maintaining all of the existing greenspace.
She also noted that the Hope Tree property is much smaller than the one in Staunton and
they may propose additional housing beyond the reuse of some of the existing buildings.
If this is the case, she recommended that new construction be built on the flatter ground
above in an effort to maintain the green swath of the horse pasture below. She expressed
concern for any construction done on the steep hill due to drainage and runoff issues. Ms.
Freund stated that part of what makes any community special is keeping their older,
historically significant buildings and adapting them for new uses as needed. She also
expressed the importance of preserving green spaces. She proposed discreet development
up on the hill that would be minimally seen from below, both to benefit the mission of
Hope Tree and to maintain the integrity and historic charm of the surrounding
neighborhood. She indicated that less housing could ideally work to Hope Tree's benefit as
less housing could be priced higher due to offering more privacy and open green space.
Mayor Turk noted that a number of citizens were here this evening in support of this topic
this evening. She asked Mr. Van Allman if anything had been submitted at this point. He
indicated that Community Development had received a draft proposal of how they plan
to develop a PUD but that this is in draft form, and they are working out the form for
submission.
Mayor Turk noted that Council understands the concerns that are being expressed and
that she had spoken to Mr. Morris at Hope Tree to let him know that there are a number
of concerned citizens. She has also spoken to Mr. Van Allman a number of times, and
expressed that Council has the highest confidence in Salem's Community Development
Department to review the technical aspects of any such request. He has indicated that
they will be looking at possible issues such as stormwater, traffic impact, and utilities.
They will also be working with the Police Department and the Fire Department for any
concerns, She had confidence in our staff to evaluate any impacts. Mayor Turk
emphasized that there are very few actual facts that we know at this point.
Mr. Foley noted for the public that there will be opportunities for the public to speak and
express their feelings at a public hearing to the Planning Commission and a public hearing
in front of Council when this item comes to Council officially.
Mayor Turk shared again the comment made by Mrs. Reinhard at the previous Council
meeting that this is privately owned property. The plan will have to come before the
Planning Commission and Council before any actual work can be done.
B. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the August 10, 2023, Special Work Session, and the
August 14, 2023, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved as written.
C. Financial Reports
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the one
month ending July 2023.
The financial reports were received.
5. Old Business
A. Urban Archery Ordinance
Consider ordinance on second reading to adopt Section 14-4, Hunting Deer
During Urban Archery Season, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14, Animals,
of the Code of the City of Salem providing for an urban archery deer season in
the City of Salem. This was added to the amended August 14, 2023, agenda as
a supplemental item and approved on first reading.
Mayor Turk noted that this is in line with the State of Virginia's Code.
H Hunter Holliday motioned to adopt ordinance on second reading to adopt Section 14-4,
Hunting Deer During Urban Archery Season, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14,
Animals, of the Code of the City of Salem providing for an urban archery deer season in
the City of Salem. William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
6. New Business
A. Special Exception Permit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Jesse Spence, property owner, for the
issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the
property located at 128 Bellevue Avenue (Tax Map # 78-1-1). (Advertised in the
August 17 and 24 issues of the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval; see
page 3 of Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman explained that this property is on the corner of Bellevue and Woodlawn.
Essentially, the owner would like to add separate electrical and water and sewer service
and rent the two units out as multi-family dwellings. In order to do this in residential
single-family zoning they would need a special exception permit. Community
Development would require them to go through the permit process and noted a minimal
one-hour firewall that goes up to the shingles of the roof would be required as well as
some handicap requirements related to ingress and egress. The completed units would be
in compliance with the building and zoning code requirements.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Noone came forward to speak.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Mr. Foley pointed out for the benefit of the public that even thought this is zoned
residential single- family, the unit across the street already is a duplex and that this would
be consistent with the neighbors.
Mr. Holliday asked to clarify if this is a single unit or two.
Mr. Van Allman clarified that this is currently one unit because it has one electrical and
one water/sewer service with a door that connects. In order to make this two separate
units with services, the Building Code states that there has to be a firewall between the
two units.
William Jones motioned to approve the request of Jesse Spence, property owner, for the
issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property
located at 128 Bellevue Avenue (Tax Map # 78-1-1). H Hunter Holliday seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
B. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the request of
Helm Building Enterprises Ltd., property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 105 St. John Road (Tax Map # 155-3-2) from HBD Highway
Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing. (Advertised in the August
17 and 24 issues of the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, see
pages 3-5 of Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman shared the information that Council had approved that the parcel next
door be rezoned for the same use, so this would be very consistent with what was done
in the past.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Ted Dyer, Vice- President of Helm Building Enterprises, 1491 Southside Drive, noted
that they had just subdivided this from a lot that went to the street. Both properties
beside it are zoned as Heavy Manufacturing. They have reached out to the owners
across the street as well as to the development of what is going to take place across the
street on St. John Road and plan to add six more ten-thousand-square foot warehouses
for Salem. He offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Randy Foley motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of Helm
Building Enterprises Ltd., property owner, for rezoning the property located at 105 St. John
Road (Tax Map # 155-3-2) from HBD Highway Business District to HM Heavy
Manufacturing. William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
C. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the request of
Doyle Properties, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at
2005 East Main Street (Tax Map # 78-2-2.11) from RSF Residential Single
Family to HBD Highway Business District. (Advertised in the August 17 and
24 issues of the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, see pages 5-6
of Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman noted that Community Development had received about five comments
this afternoon on this item and that in general the comments were not in support of this
rezoning request. The main issue cited was traffic. Another issue was that this was in the
character of the community. A number of people have expressed the concern that this
remain residential.
Mayor Turk noted for the record that Council does have a copy of the comments from the
various citizens, and they had also received this via email.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Chris Burns of Balzer and Associates, 1208 Corporate Circle, Roanoke, appeared before
Council on behalf of the property owner who was also in attendance at the meeting. He
pointed out that the proposed request is to rezone this property from Residential Single-
Family to Highway Business District. This is consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
They were pleased that the Planning Commission recommended approval of that. He
stated that they would be happy to answer any questions.
Mr. Wallace stated that in reviewing the packet it appeared that a corrugated building was
being proposed and asked to verify if this was correct.
Mr. Burns responded that the proposed building was a premanufactured metal building
and that there was a rendering from the manufacturer's website in the packet. The owner
does plan to dress up what is reflected in the picture, and he would be happy to
elaborate if they would like for him to do so.
Mr. Wallace asked if the owner would consider a proffer that the building not be a
corrugated metal design in order to appease concerns of some of the adjoining
neighbors that are trying to maintain residential characteristics.
Cecil Doyle, 204 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 24011, appeared before Council and
stated that he was not aware that there was an issue with using a pre-engineered building
as this was the first, he had heard of that. He noted that what he was proposing was a
high-end pre-engineered building. He elaborated that there was a wide spectrum of this
type of building available and that what he was proposing was at the high end of the
spectrum as it would have a wainscotting, a well-defined entrance, standing seam roofing,
shutters on the windows, and cupolas on the roof.
Mr. Holliday asked for the exact nature of what the building would be used for as he felt
that some of the citizens did not know this information.
Mr. Doyle responded that he collected classic cars. He noted that he typically would
have fifteen to twenty cars. He had been storing them in Floyd but had decided that this
is not convenient to Roanoke and that the gravel road it is located on is not conducive to
storing classic cars. He has sold these cars and planned to provide a facility in Salem or
Roanoke where he could store his cars initially but to build it such that it could be built
out to an office space or something compatible with HBD zoning. He noted that there
were a lot of uses compatible with HBD that would not be compatible with that particular
lot and that the lot was not large enough for a lot of the uses that would be undesirable.
He continued that for now it would be a nice-looking shell building that he predicted
would turn into an office building moving forward.
Mr. Holliday asked who the cars would belong to.
Mr. Doyle responded that there would only be cars belonging to him and that he
would not be storing classic cars belonging to others.
Mayor Turk commented that she understood that there would be some landscaping and
that the area would be nicely enhanced.
Mr. Doyle confirmed that it would be buffered on the residential side with a fence and
evergreens as required by Code. He noted that everything is being done according to the
Code. He continued that there would be a buffer on Point Pleasant as well as East Main.
He said that there is already a buffer on the East side. He noted that he has already
done a lot of cleanup on this lot.
Council thanked Mr. Doyle.
Mr. Wallace asked if Mr. Doyle would be willing to accept a proffer that this not be a
corrugated style building.
Mr. Guynn advised that Council cannot request a proffer.
Mr. Wallace noted to his colleagues that if the City is going to enhance their Main Street
corridors, that corrugated steel would not do so.
Ted Dyer, Helm Building, 1491 Southside, noted that as a supplier of approximately 2
million square feet of metal buildings last year across the states of Virginia, West
Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, he asked that City Council when
reviewing this keep in mind that they recently rezoned a Dorsey property that allowed it
to have a metal building near to a lot of nicer homes that would be much closer that was
City purchased property. There is an allowance for that to be a metal building and that
affects Ashley Drive, Mill Lane, and all residents in that area. He felt that this needed to
be considered when telling a citizen what they could do with their land. He also asked
that they consider the recently allowed expansion with metal of GE as part of the
gateway down 419 for the City, He felt that an owner should have the right to decide what
materials he wished to use on his property. Mr. Dyer also noted that we are starting to see
homeowners going for the industrial look in architecture and are seeing some of this in
neighborhoods. He asked Council to keep this in mind going forward and as metal
buildings are considered in the future.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Mr. Foley expressed that he was not opposed to the rezoning but that his concern was with
the building. He stated that he was not opposed to metal buildings but that he did not think
going forward that they would allow metal buildings the length of Main Street. He did not
feel that it reflected well on Council if that section of Main Street was not treated as the
rest of Main Street. He felt that Council may be setting themselves up for trouble in the
future if they were not consistent in this by denying one request and allowing another,
particularly because of the area that it was in.
William Jones motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of Doyle
Properties, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 2005 East Main
Street (Tax Map # 78-2-2.11) from RSF Residential Single-Family to HBD Highway
Business District. H Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: Holliday, Jones, Turk
Nays: Foley, Wallace
D. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the request of
Neal Wall, property owner, for rezoning the properties located at 1139 Highland
Road (Tax Map #230-2-7) and portions of 1127 (Tax Map #230-2-5) and 1133
Highland Road (Tax Map # 230-2-6) from RSF Residential Single Family to
HBD Highway Business District. (Advertised in the August 17 and 24 issues
of the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, see pages 6-8 of
Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman clarified that these lots were dual frontage from 419 and Highland and
they front both streets. The side on Highland is very residential and 419 is kind of like a
bowl. There will be some issues that will have to be worked out at Site Plan stage of the
process in regard to Stormwater. This is an issue that they are aware of. He noted that
some of the lots would be kept residential and the other one will go to all Highway
Business District. He indicated that some of the subdivision plats that were submitted as
exhibits could be confusing but that two of those lots would remain residential.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Ben Crew, acting agent on this request, Balzer and Associates, 1208 Corporate Circle,
Roanoke, He shared that the property owner, Neal Wall, was with him this evening. He
said that this request was pretty straightforward, and that Mr. Wall had owned the
property for some length of time as well as adjacent lots. He explained that they were
rezoning one lot in its entirety and a portion of two other parcels such that the residential
portion is being maintained on the back basically concentrating the commercial on
Electric Road. He referenced the Planning Commission minutes and the information
contained there as well as a comprehensive Staff report prepared by Max Dillon.
Mr. Holliday asked what was being looked at on the commercial side as far as
possibilities for businesses.
Mr. Crew responded that what was outlined in the package was a drive thru restaurant
and that was what it was being targeted for positive growth in that area.
Mr. Foley asked if they were planning to fill the big bowl and level that out as part of the
plan.
Mr. Crew responded that as part of the development, the site would need to be raised up
to street level and he anticipated this would be done as part of the development.
Mr. Holliday asked to clarify which part of 419 was being referred to for reference for the
members of the audience.
Mr. Crew said that if you were looking at Midland and Electric Road across from
Hardees and Carter Bank that this is directly across the street. He said that this is a
unique spot with the commercial corridor on Electric Road, the industrial development
down Midland and the residential pocket as well. There are three zoning layers there
in that section of 419. He shared that this information is available for review as part
of the agenda packet on the website.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Randy Foley motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of Neal Wall,
property owner, for rezoning the properties located at 1139 Highland Road (Tax Map
#230-2-7) and portions of 1127 (Tax Map #230-2-5) and 1133 Highland Road (Tax Map
# 230-2-6) from RSF Residential Single Family to HBD Highway Business District. H
Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
E. Precinct D Polling Location
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of ordinance on one reading to
amend Section 26-41 Precinct D or West Salem Precinct of Article II,
Precincts, Voting Places of Chapter 26 Elections of the City Code of The City
of Salem, Virginia. This ordinance will become effective immediately on
passage on first reading because of an emergency in that the Code of Virginia
restricts changes to polling places less than 60 days before an
election. (Advertised in the August 17 and 24 issues of the Salem Times-
Register).
Mr. Guynn shared that the Attorney General has approved this and issued a Certificate
of No Objection. He stated that there was not a building that was suitable to use in the
precinct. This will bring another of the precincts to the Civic Center for voting.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
William Jones motioned to adopt ordinance on one reading amending Section 26-41,
Precinct D or West Salem Precinct, Article II, Precincts; Voting Places, of Chapter 26,
Elections, of the Code of the City of Salem, Virginia. Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
F. Precinct J Polling Location
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of ordinance on one reading to
amend Section 26-47 Precinct J or Beverly Heights Precinct of Article II,
Precincts, Voting Places of Chapter 26 Elections of the City Code of The City
of Salem, Virginia. This ordinance will become effective immediately on
passage on first reading because of an emergency in that the Code of Virginia
restricts changes to polling places less than 60 days before an election.
(Advertised in the August 17 and 24 issues of the Salem Times-Register).
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Mayor Turk noted that this is for the same reason as Precinct D in that there was no
suitable location, and this had already been approved by the Attorney General.
William Jones motioned to adopt ordinance on one reading amending Section 26-47,
Precinct J or Beverly Heights Precinct, Article II, Precincts; Voting Places, of Chapter
26, Elections, of the Code of the City of Salem, Virginia. Randy Foley seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
G. Salem City School Board
Consider setting date for public hearing in accordance with Section 22.1-29.1 of
the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, regarding the expiration of term for
David Preston. (Suggest date of September 25, 2023).
Mayor Turk explained that anyone interested in applying for this position on the School
Board needs to apply online before the public hearing on September 25th because their
name would be read at that meeting as being eligible for the School Board. There is one
position that will be open. She emphasized that if anyone was interested or knew
someone that would be, that this was the procedure that they would need to follow.
Mr. Foley asked to clarify that as in the past the application must be received but that the
applicant did not have to speak at the September 25th meeting.
Mr. Light confirmed that by Code their name must be read at the meeting, but they did
not have to speak.
William Jones motioned to set the date for public hearing in accordance with Section
22.1-29.1 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, regarding the expiration of term for
David Preston for the September 25, 2023, meeting of City Council. H Hunter Holliday
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
H. Boards and Commissions
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
Mayor Turk pointed out that there are a number of Boards and Commissions listed on
the City website. She encouraged citizens to look at them and if there was something
they were interested in being involved in to consider serving. She shared current
vacancies on the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board, the Roanoke River Blueway
Advisory Committee, and the Board of Appeals (USBC Building Code).
Randy Foley motioned to recommend, upon CPMT approval, appointing Amy Cole from
Court Services as additional alternate to the Community Policy Management
Team. William Jones seconded the motion. Ayes:
Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
7. Closed Session
A. Closed Session
Hold a Closed Session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A (29) of the 1950 Code
of Virginia, as amended for discussion of the award of a public contract
involving the expenditure of public funds, and discussion of the terms of such
contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City.
William Jones motioned that in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A(29) of the 1950 Code
of Virginia, as amended, Council hereby convenes to closed session at 7:17
p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following specific matter:
discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, and
discussion of the terms of such contract, where discussion in an open session
would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City.
Randy Foley seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
William Jones motioned to reconvene at 7:50 p.m. in accordance with Section 2.2- 3712
D. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council certifies that in closed
session only items lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia
Freedom of Information Act and only such items identified in the motion by which the
closed session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Council. H.
Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
Randy Foley motioned to approve the contract as discussed during the Closed Session.
William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.