HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 22, 1995 MINUTES SPEC SESSMINUTES
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22, 1995
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL re Lake Gaston on Monday, May 22, 1995, at 2.00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert IC Dean, Barbara M.
Henley, Harold Heischober, Louis I~ Jones, Mayor Meyera E Oberndorf,
Nancy tC Parker and William D. Sessorns, Jr.
Council Members Absent.
William W. Harrison, Jr.
[ENTERED: 2:10 P.M.]
Louisa M Strayhorn [ENTERED: 2:20 P.M.]
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Item II,(.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM # 39203
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its EXECUTIVE
SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose:
LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff
members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable
litigation, or other specific legal matters requesting the proviston of legal
advice by counsel pursuant to Section 2 1-344(A)(7).
Lake Gaston Settlement Issues
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessorns, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council voted to proceed
into EXECUTIVE SESSION (2:10 P.M.).
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baurn, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K Dean, Harold
Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E.
Oberndo~ Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
William W. Harrison, Jr. and Louisa M. Strayhorn
May 22, 1995
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ITEM # $9204
Mayor Oberndorf RECONVENED the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Monday, May 22, 1995, at 4:35 P.M.
Council Members Present.
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert I~ Dean, William W.
Harrison, Jr, Harold Hetschober, Barbara M Henley, Louis R. Jones,
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndoff, Nancy I~ Parker and Louisa M. Strayhorn
Council Members Absent:
Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns, Jr. (Left at 4:10 P.M. for a business meeting)
May 22, 1995
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ITEM # $9205
Upon motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Councilman Jones City Council CERTIFIED THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS.
Only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting
requirements by Virgima law were discussed in Executive Session to
which this certification resolution applies;
AND,
Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 10-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Robert K. Dean, William W.
Harrison, Jr., Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R Jones,
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K Parker and Louisa M. Strayhorn
Council Members Voting Nay.
None
Council Members Absent:
Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
May 22, 1995
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXECUTIVE SESSION,
pursuant to thc affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 39203 Page No. 3 and in accordance with
the provisions of Thc Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344. of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
governing body that such Executive Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council
hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive
Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters
as were identified in the motion convening this Executive Session were heard, discussed or
considered by Virginia Beach City Council.
Ruth~H~ges Smith, CM~
City Clerk
May 22, 1995
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Item VI.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT RE
LAKE GASTON SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM # 39206
"This is a statement on behalf of myself and the City Council The
Virginia Beach Ctty Council remains hopeful that it can still reach an
agreement with the City of Norfolk within the next week that wouM
permit the calling of the Special Session of the General Assembly to
approve the negotiated settlement with North Carolina. Norfolk's Mayor
has indicated that his Council is working to protect the best interest of
its citizens of his City. We appreciate that. At the same time Virginia
Beach's City Council must be just as cognizant of the wtshes of our own
residents, one of which ts not to pay more for water, than is necessary.
We will continue to explore all options with the goal of making the Lake
Gaston Pipeline project a reality. Hopefully with the support of all of our
neighbors in Southeastern Virgtma. "
May 22, 1995
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Item VII..
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM # 39207
Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 4:38 P.M.
· Hooks, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk
Meyera E. Oberndorf
Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
May 22, 1995
City of Virginia Beach
MEYERA E OBERNDORF
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CENTER
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9000
(804) 427-4581
FAX (804) 426-5669
May 20, 1995
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21,
and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL
FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council
Chamber, City Hall Building, on Monday, May 22, 1995, at 2.00 P.M. re Lake Gaston
Settlement Agreement and related issues.
Sincerely,
Mayor
MEO/bh
Virginia Beach Cit~ Council Received Notice
Councilman John ,4. Baum ~,
Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III ]"~
Councilman Robert K. Dean
Councilman William W. Harrison, Jr.
Councilman HaroM Heischober
Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley
Councilman Louis R. Jones
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms
Councilwoman Louisa M. Strayhorn
City of Virginia Beach
MEYERA E OBERNDORF
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CENTER
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9000
(804) 427-4581
FAX (804) 426-5669
May 2~ 1995
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21,
and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL
FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council
Chamber, City Hall Building, on Monday, May 22, 1995, at 2.00 P.M. re Lake Gaston
Settlement Agreement and related issues.
Sincerely, ~
9berndorf
Mayor
MEO/bh
Virginia Beach City Council Received Notice
Councilman John A. Baum ~~
Councilman Linwood O. Branch, III ~
Councilman Robert t¢ Dean ~.
Councilman William W Harrison, Jr. "tTag~L~c
Councilman Harold Heischober ~"
Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley
Councilman Louts R. Jones
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Vice Mayor William D. Sessorns
Councilwoman Louisa M. Strayhorn