This was the night advertised as a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding an ordinance the City of Hopewell Stormwater Management Ordinance, to create a unified stormwater management program. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:43 p.m. Ben Leach the Stormwater Engineer for the City stated MS4S is a construction ordinance required to pass by June 15, 2014. There being no other speakers, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. Motion was made by Councilor Pelham, seconded by Councilor Luman-Bailey to adopt Ordinance 2014-08 City of Hopewell Stormwater Management Ordinance, on first reading. Upon the roll call, the vote resulted: Mayor Bujakowski - yes Vice Mayor Gore - yes Councilor Luman-Bailey - yes Councilor Edwards - yes Councilor Walton - yes Councilor Pelham - yes PUBLIC HEARING – DETAILED STAGE REVIEW AND COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2002 (PPEA) UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FOR HOPEWELL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (HRWTF) ALTERNATIVE 4A-1L NITROGEN REMOVAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS This was the night advertised as a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding HRWTF Alternative 4A-1L Nitrogen Removal Project Improvements. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m. Jeannie Grandstaff Director of HRWTF fielded questions from City Council and stated the report will be in the City Clerk’s office for viewing. Kevin Keller plant manager for Honeywell asked City Council to accept the project and move forward. There being no other speakers, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. Motion was made by Councilor Walton, seconded by Vice Mayor Gore to resolve to accept the detailed stage review and comprehensive agreement for the Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility alternative 4A-1L nitrogen removal project improvements and direct staff to post the proposed agreement on the City’s website for a period of 30 days in accordance with the City’s guidelines for the implementation of Public Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002. Upon the roll call, the vote resulted: Mayor Bujakowski - yes Vice Mayor Gore - yes Councilor Luman-Bailey - yes Councilor Edwards - yes Councilor Walton - yes Councilor Pelham - yes UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – DISCUSS “CITY POINT NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT HANDBOOK AND DESIGN GUIDELINES MANUAL”
Councilor Pelham - yes REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilor Luman-Bailey reported the “Buy Fresh and Buy Local” handout from the RC&D Committee had a list of all the regional area Farmer’s Markets. “Ten Months of Terror - The Campaign That Ended The Civil War” visitors’ guide was also provided to City Council. The visitors’ guide highlights many of Hopewell’s historic sites as well as the marinas, Beacon Theatre, shopping and accommodations. Vice Mayor Gore stated there would be a meeting in the future for the Historic Preservation Committee, to please watch for an announcement. Councilor Walton announced the Marina is complete. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS - ADOPT PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES (ITEM SUBMISSIONS, RECORD-KEEPING, AGENDA PLANNING/PREPARATION, ETC.) VICE MAYOR GORE Vice Mayor Gore asked for this request to be tabled to a future meeting. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS - REQUEST THE CITY REVIEW WEBSITE FEATURES AND UPGRADES - VICE MAYOR GORE WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION Vice Mayor Gore gave a presentation directly from the internet of numerous city websites to demonstrate their ease of communicating with citizens. Vice Mayor Gore stated our website can be an excellent marketing tool to showcase our many events held throughout the City of Hopewell. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS - REQUEST INFORMATION TO COMPLETE LET'S MOVE! THE CITIES, TOWNS AND COUNTIES INITIATIVE. REQUEST FOR STAFF TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE FUNDING, MARKETING AND PURPOSE – VICE MAYOR GORE Vice Mayor Gore requested staff from all departments to provide information on any youth programs they participate in or conduct. Hopewell is in the bronze category of the five initiatives of success, in the Federal Let’s Move program. Vice Mayor Gore will provide the City Manager with a specific list of the information she needs from staff. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS – REQUEST PRESENTATION FROM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ON CITY POINT HISTORIC/TOURIST DISTRICT – COUNCILOR LUMAN-BAILEY Councilor Luman-Bailey requested to pass on this item, as the board is completing a presentation. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS – REQUEST PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SET FOR MAY 27, 2014 FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN HOPEWELL – COUNCILOR LUMAN-BAILEY Councilor Luman-Bailey requested this item to be tabled to a future Council Meeting. CITIZEN/COUNCILOR REQUESTS – VDOT- UPDATE ON GRANT OPPORTUNITY. REQUEST PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A PLAN FOR GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT ON I-295 RAMPS ENTERING CITY – VICE MAYOR GORE