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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL24, 2019 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION MINUTES rjl4GN1A BF4 y� f� f4 (V (G _�✓ • eJ L L'V+,o'er VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia April 24, 2019 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION and PUBLIC HEARING, at Old Donation School, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. Council Members Present: Jessica P. Abbott, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss, Aaron R. Rouse, Guy K. Tower, Rosemary Wilson, Vice Mayor James L. Wood and Sabrina D. Wooten Council Members Absent: None 2 ITEM I MAYOR'S CALL FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM#69169 Mayor Dyer read the Mayor's Call for the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION: April 18, 2019 "HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Wednesday,April 24,2019, at 6:30 P.M. Old Donation School 4663 Honeygrove Road The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct public input regarding: • The FY2019-20 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Increase in the Personal Property Tax Rate • Increase in the Real Estate Tax Rate • Authorization of$71,009,710 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$14,373,971 in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$25-Million in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds • Increase in Water Usage Rate • Increase in the Solid Waste Management Fee • Increase in the Stormwater Management Fee • Increase of SSD Levy within Harbour Point Special Service District • Boundary Modification for Town Center Special Service District Sincerely, s/ Robert M. Dyer Mayor" cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers Communications Office April 24, 2019 irzr\ A. 4v . - a City of Virginia 1E3cacl1 O �tS' •1t F OUR NAS�O� Robert M. Bobby Dyer April 18, 2019 MUNICIPAL CE TG ER MAYOR 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH.VIRGINIA 23456-9000 (757)385-4581 CELL(757749-4659 bdyerCrvbgov.corn HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL: Wednesday,April 24, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. Old Donation School 4663 Honeygrove Road The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to obtain public input regarding: • The FY2019-20 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program • Increase in the Personal Property Tax Rate • Increase in the Real Estate Tax Rate • Authorization of$71,009,710 in General Obligation Bonds • Authorization of$14,373,971 in Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds • Authorization of$25-Million in Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds • Increase in Water Usage Rate • Increase in the Solid Waste Management Fee • Increase in the Stormwater Management Fee • Increase of SSD Levy within Harbour Point Special Service District • Boundary Modification for Town Center Special Service District Sincerely, 7"'"-1/...."19)Pe-v Robert M. Dyer Mayor Cc: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Deputy City Managers Communications Office 3 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#69170 Mayor Dyer DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING: The following registered to speak: Michael Summers, 4309 Blackthorn Court, Phone: 285-9363, expressed his appreciation to City Council for their support of the Public Libraries George Bryant, 2320 Dodd Drive, Phone: 434-0825, spoke in OPPOSITION to tax increases Dianna Howard, 1057 Debaca Court, Phone: 567-9021, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Markus Gohring 2249 Maple Street, Phone: 672-5444, spoke in OPPOSITION to tax increases Jim Davis, 100 N. Budding Avenue, Phone: 373-5556 spoke in OPPOSITION to tax increases Clarence Osborn,Phone: 714-4772, requested a pay compression plan Ms. Rona Marsh, 4382 Lynnville Crescent, Phone: 270-7900, spoke in OPPOSITION of both the City and School Budgets William Bailey, 211 24th Street, Phone: 288-5761, requested a pay compression plan Dawn Euman, 3976 Jousting Arch, Phone: 323-9175, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Dane Blythe, 2004 Oak Leaf Lane, Phone: 537-1700, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and funding for all-day Kindergarten Kelly Walker, 445 Kings Grant Road, Phone: 486-0202, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Gabrielle Walton, 3709 Fieldstone Circle, Phone: 438-2117, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Catherine Malley, 1040 Brestwick Commons, Phone: 403-2996, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Bobby Melatti, 2517 Calumet Drive, Phone: 615-0830, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Chris Zach, 3542 Bunion Road, Phone: 732-857-0561, requested a pay compression plan Kathleen Slinde, 5308 Roves Court, Phone: 373-7584, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Noel Garo, 4624 Twain Lane, Phone: 377-1236, requested a pay compression plan Jenny Davis, 2701 Seaboard Road, Phone: 237-6169, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten April 24, 2019 4 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#69170 (Continued) George Pilgrim, 2200 Zia Drive, Phone: 301-3329, did not respond Max Gonano, 3000 Clarke Drive, Phone: 642-3776, requested a pay compression plan Michelle Rilee, 3675 Hill Breeze Road, Phone: 805-0605, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Conrad Schesventer, 1367 Hafford Road, Phone: 719-2113, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget Alfred Wallace, 4601 Chippendale Court, Phone: 575-5027, spoke in SUPPORT offunding flood mitigation William Duke, 2032 Grey Fox Lane, Phone: 581-0178, spoke in OPPOSITION to tax increases Christine Underwood, 1125 Noble Walk Court, Phone: 636-9152, expressed her appreciation to City Council for their support of the Public Libraries Elaine Fekete, 3012 Sand Bend Road, Phone: 435-6965, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Tom Viele, 3651A Dupont Circle, Phone: 714-5075, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Joe Polozzi, 1524 Independence Boulevard, Phone: 572-2721, requested a pay compression plan Greg Furlich, 4816 Knollwood Court, Phone: 375-4503, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Jimmy Frost, 2240 Windom Place, Phone: 343-6768 spoke in OPPOSITION offunding all-day Kindergarten Jeanne Baker, 325 Apasus Trail, Phone: 498-9663, spoke in OPPOSITION to tax increases Sharon Shewbridge, 2201 Martlet Lane, Phone: 621-8386, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Michelle Young, 2609 Casa Court, Phone: 426-8149, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Michelle Miller, 7028 Oxford Drive, Phone: 353-0049, spoke in SUPPORT of funding all-day Kindergarten Megan Tereshko, 924 Bellafina Court, Phone: 410-991-4326, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Terri Breaux,2512 Bombay Landing, Phone: 343-9579, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Scott Miller 513 South Kings Point Road, Phone: 572-8918, expressed his appreciation to City Council for their support during Hurricane Matthew and spoke in OPPOSITION to the School Budget April 24, 2019 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#69170 (Continued) Laurie Evans, 1105 Pond Cypress Drive, Phone: 703-944-8779, did not respond Reid Greenmun, 3675 Hill Breeze Road, Phone: 615-4533, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget Merri Tyrrel, 348 Back Bay Crescent, Phone:951-775-0778, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Susan Haws, 701 Prince Phillip Drive, Phone: 947-7028, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Susan Hobbs, 2600 Dunlace, Phone: 803-5832, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Bryant Richardson, 4695 Merricmac Lane, Phone: 803-5572, requested continued funding for people with disabilities Teresa Langile, 932 Truro Court, Phone: 641-1592, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Lorraine Snyder, 3413 Green Holly, Phone: 536-2422, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Leslie Jones, 1996 Blue Knob Road, Phone: 217-7825, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Mary Meehan, 2903 Eriksen Court, Phone: 284-5355, spoke in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Stephen Kurz, 1160 Farrcrofi Way, Phone: 647-5406, spoke in OPPOSITION of tax increases Elizabeth Wright, 3325 Stapleford Chase, Phone: 581-7577, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Nancy Parker 513 23rd Street, Phone: 657-4848, spoke in SUPPORT of storm drain replacement CIP in Central Resort District and the flooding project Ray Russell, 1716 Moon Valley Drive, Phone: 288-4813, did not respond Laura Hughes, 3822 Mystic Cove Court, Phone: 647-0795, spoke in OPPOSITION offunding all-day Kindergarten Rick Ellis, 2620 Broadbay Road, Phone: 319-1882, did not respond Velvet Smith, 374 Phyllis Court, Phone: 617-1211, spoke in SUPPORT offunding all-day Kindergarten Debbie Paras, 3605 Freelon Court, Phone: 285-8449, did not respond George Donley, 424 Tory Road, Phone: 671-7828, declined to speak Maureen Fuster, 912 Meadowburm Circle, Phone: 615-8784, did not respond Robert Deap, 1204 Shawn Drive, Phone: 287-8694, spoke in OPPOSITION of tax increases April 24, 2019 6 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#69170 (Continued) Ken Chord, 3536 Clubhouse Road, Phone: 340-6829, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget Marlayne Castalluzo, 5189 Stratford Chase Drive, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget and tax increases Krista Booth, 928 Ludway Court, Phone: 739-4500, spoke in SUPPORT of funding all-day Kindergarten Andrew London, 521 Barberton Drive, Phone: 268-9689, did not respond Donna Howland, 5412 Birnam Landing, Phone: 420-5930, spoke in OPPOSITION to the budget Fran Sansone, 3601 Presidential Circle, Phone: 486-4208, did not respond Virginia Wasserberg, 4412 Sanibel Circle#101, Phone: 963-8679, spoke in OPPOSITION to funding all- day Kindergarten and requested a specific fund for taxes and flood control projects only Jim Brinkman, 1683 Meredith Road, Phone: 477-3855, spoke in SUPPORT offundingflood control projects John Stepp, 604 Rock Spring Court, Phone: 739-9876, spoke in OPPOSITION to property and utility tax increases Kenny Golden, 3425 Montgomery, Phone: 581-7499, requested a pay compression plan and in SUPPORT of the budget proposed by Council Members Moss/Abbott Teresa Smith, 609 Kenneth Road, Phone: 518-0710, did not respond Susan Hurley, 2164 Lords Landing, Phone: 635-3523, spoke in OPPOSITION to funding all-day Kindergarten There being no additional speakers,Mayor Dyer CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. April 24, 2019 7 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#69171 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 9:38 P.M. Ierri H. Chelius Chief Deputy City Clerk Amanda Barnes, MMC Robert M. Dyer City Clerk Mayor April 24, 2019