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2021-03-24 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES MARCH 24, 2021 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. James M. Holland, Chair Mr. Christopher M. Winslow, Vice Chair Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr. Mr. Kevin P. Carroll Ms. Leslie A. T. Haley Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Mr. Holland called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated due to COVID-19 and the occupancy limits of the Public Meeting Room, citizens requesting to speak before the Board would be given the opportunity to comment in person at the appropriate time. He reviewed the protocols for facial coverings and spatial distancing in accordance with Executive Orders 72 and 63. He stated all Board members have received copies of citizen comments posted to the online portal. (It is noted citizen comments received through the online portal are attached as Attachment A.) 1. INVOCATION The Honorable Jim Holland, Dale District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board of Supervisors approved the minutes of February 24, 2021, as submitted. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. taw 4. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE AGENDA ITEMS AND ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION There were no requests to postpone agenda items, additions, deletions or changes in the order of presentation at this time. 21-173 3/24/2021 5. REPORTS S.A. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (DIF) MONTHLY REPORT The Board accepted the Monthly Report on District Improvement Funds. 6. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE • Dr. Casey stated the county's vaccine dashboard has received very positive feedback, even from some state officials. He further stated the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently made more data accessible, and that data includes a demographic breakout on age and race, vaccine dose and administration strategies, more locality comparison information, and improved mapping functionality. He stated the county is almost at the 50 percent mark towards its community vaccination goal of 75 percent of those older than age 18, and it now leads in localities with populations greater than 200,000. He further stated if the current pace continues, the county will reach its community vaccination goal by May 6, 2021. He stated county staff is diligently working with VDH on registrant information and he encouraged citizens to 21-174 3/24/2021 • Dr. Casey stated it was good to hear a child in the audience recite the Pledge of Allegiance, noting it has probably been a year since the last time children were present in the room. Mr. Chip Hughey, Chairman of the Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC), shared observations and recommendations from the committee about the proposed FY2022 budget. He stated CBAC's Fiscal Year 2022 Memo hones in on seven specific areas: schools, major maintenance and infrastructure, public safety, the future bond referendum, mental health services, parks and recreation, and libraries. He further stated the committee supports the teacher pay plan, and it is encouraged to see the county maintaining its commitment to fund major maintenance at 2.5 percent of replacement value. He stated the committee applauds the implementation of the compensation study for public safety personnel and encourages the creation of additional fire and emergency medical services positions to achieve the 1.3X staffing target. With regard to the future bond referendum, he stated the committee encourages the county to explore new funding sources to address the increased debt service obligation, but it believes additional capital within the guardrails of preserving the county's AAA rating remains a vital investment. He further stated the committee believes in a strong emphasis on mental health and parks and recreation which will see strong demand and provide vital services in the wake of the pandemic. Lastly, the committee noted an opportunity to leverage libraries to provide options for citizens who need flexible workspaces and virtual learning centers. He stated this might be an area the committee could help explore in the upcoming year. He further stated the committee looks forward to delivering its official memo to the Board very soon, and he thanked the Board for its support. • Dr. Casey stated the county's vaccine dashboard has received very positive feedback, even from some state officials. He further stated the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently made more data accessible, and that data includes a demographic breakout on age and race, vaccine dose and administration strategies, more locality comparison information, and improved mapping functionality. He stated the county is almost at the 50 percent mark towards its community vaccination goal of 75 percent of those older than age 18, and it now leads in localities with populations greater than 200,000. He further stated if the current pace continues, the county will reach its community vaccination goal by May 6, 2021. He stated county staff is diligently working with VDH on registrant information and he encouraged citizens to 21-174 3/24/2021 visit https://vaccinate. Virginia. gov/ to ensure their record is up to date and correct so they can be contacted when appropriate. He further stated vaccination of inmates in the county jail began today. • Dr. Casey announced the implementation of a new tax payment kiosk nicknamed JACK located outside of the Treasurer's Office. He stated the kiosk will offer taxpayers a safe, convenient way to pay their personal property and real estate tax invoices with cash, check, or credit card and receive a receipt. He further stated if the kiosk is successful, it could be implemented in many other areas across the county to save citizens a trip to the administration building. He thanked Ms. Rebecca Longnaker and her team as well as General Services for getting the kiosk online in time for this year's June 5th payment deadline. Ms. Longnaker expressed her excitement for this improvement in customer service and for the possibility of other kiosks being placed at county libraries or wherever the Board decides. She stated JACK stands for Justified Automated Collections Kiosk. She invited Board members to participate in live testing of the kiosk. • Dr. Casey announced that nominations for the Chesterfield Education Foundation (CEF) Bravo! Awards are closing soon. He stated the annual awards dinner held each November celebrates the outstanding achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools (COPS) alumni and offers honorees an opportunity to share their personal story of how a COPS education contributed to launching them on their path to success. He further stated award recipients spend time in schools sharing their life experiences and motivating students to strive for success. He stated proceeds from the dinner allow the CEF to continue providing enhanced educational experiences and support for teachers and students. He further stated nominations are accepted at www. cefva.org. • Dr. Casey stated the Governor's recent executive order amending COVID-19 protocols will go into effect on April 1st, and Risk Management has worked quickly to revise its school reopening matrix which helps Schools determine the manner in which it operates. He stated Risk Management does not establish procedures or approve school policies, and Schools must comply with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and VDH regulations as well as the Governor's executive orders. He provided details of the new protocols for performing arts -related programs under the amended executive order. Mr. Winslow expressed his pride in the fact that the county is leading among large jurisdictions in administration of first doses of the vaccine. He stated this is a testament to the diligence and tenacity of staff and expressed his thanks to everyone who has pitched in to help. He further stated he is encouraging everyone to register right away for the vaccine. 21-175 3/24/2021 Mr. Carroll echoed Mr. Winslow's remarks and shared his observations on the mass community vaccination events held at Virginia State University (VSU). He noted the VSU events also serve the Crater Health District. He expressed appreciation to VDH and others responsible for establishing those events in the county. Mr. Holland reiterated the COVID-19 protocols are by order of the Governor, not the Board of Supervisors. 7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Ingle recognized the youth in the audience who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and presented him with a challenge coin. 8. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS There were no Resolutions and Special Recognitions at this time. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A. CONSENT ITEMS 9.A.1. REAL PROPERTY REQUESTS 9.A.l.a. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCELS OF 9.A.l.a.l. ACCEPTANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO ASHTON PARE DRIVE FROM CARRIE E. COYNER, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE GOODRICH RIVER TRUST AGREEMENT On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.026 acres adjacent to Ashton Park Drive from Carrie E. Coyner, Successor Trustee of The Goodrich River Trust Agreement, and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.1.a.2. ACCEPTANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE TERMINUS OF BOULDER SPRINGS DRIVE FROM PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS, LLC On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.32 acres adjacent to the terminus of Boulder Springs Drive from Principal Development Investors, LLC and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-176 3/24/2021 9.A.1.a.3. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCELS OF LAND ADJACENT TO NEWBYS BRIDGE ROAD FROM HOPE POINT CHURCH On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board accepted the conveyance of two parcels of land containing a total of 2.383 acres adjacent to Newbys Bridge Road from Hope Point Church and authorize the County Administrator to execute the deed. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.l.b. CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS 9.A.1.b.1. CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR A 15' UNDERGROUND BASEMENT FOR SERVICE AT MOSELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for a 15 -foot underground easement for service to Moseley Elementary School. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.1.b.2. CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC kw AND POWER COMPANY FOR A 20' UNDERGROUND EASEMENT FOR SERVICE AT FALLING CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for a 20 -foot underground easement for service at Falling Creek Middle School. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.1.b.3. CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR A 20' UNDERGROUND EASEMENT FOR SERVICE AT CHALKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for a 20 -foot underground easement for service at Chalkley Elementary School. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-177 3/24/2021 9.A.l.c. REQUESTS TO QUITCLAIM 9.A.1.c.1. REQUEST TO QUITCLAIM A PORTION OF A 16' SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS THE PROPERTY OF 10141 HULL STREET LLC On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board authorized the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to vacate a portion of a 16 -foot sewer easement across the property of 10141 Hull Street LLC. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.2. CHANGES IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS, MEADOWVILLE LANDING, SECTION 9 On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board adopted the following resolution abandoning a portion of N. Enon Church Road, State Route 746, from the Secondary System of State Highways, within Meadowville Landing, Section 9: WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has provided a sketch and VDOT Form AM -4.3 to the Board of Supervisors which defines an adjustment required in the Secondary System of State Highways, which sketch and form are incorporated herein by reference; and, WHEREAS, a certain segment of N Enon Church Road, State Route 746, appears to no longer serve public convenience and should be abandoned as a part of the Secondary System of State Highways; and, WHEREAS, a certain segment of Channelmark Drive, State Route 7757, has been accepted into the Secondary System of State Highways. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to take the necessary action to abandon as part of the Secondary System of State Highways the segment of N Enon Church Road, State Route 746, identified as Segment M - N, a distance of 0.08 miles as shown on the attached sketch and Form AM -4.3 pursuant to Section 33.2-912, Code of Virginia; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Permits Manager at 3301 Speeks Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112, for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. j Nays: None. J 21-178 3/24/2021 9.A.3. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF SCHOOLS GRANTS TOTALING $120,000; ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $501,514.49 IN TITLE I GRANT FUNDS On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board accepted and appropriated a total of $621,514.49 in Schools grants. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. ! Nays: None. 9.A.4. TRANSFER OF $7,338,653.36 IN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT BALANCES TO PURCHASE MEGA TRAILERS FOR THREE SCHOOLS On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board approved the transfer of $7,338,653.36 in existing capital project balances to purchase mega trailers for three schools. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.5. SET PUBLIC HEARING 9.A.5.a. TO CONSIDER THE ISSUANCE BY THE HARRISONBURG REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF UP TO $19,000,000 OF ITS MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF THE DEVELOPMENT On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board set the date of April 28, 2021, for a public hearing for the Board to consider the issuance by the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority of up to $19,000,000 of its Multifamily Residential Rental Affordable Housing Facility Revenue Bonds (Bellwood Crossing Project) to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the development. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 9.A.5.b. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MOVE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 106 FROM HARROWGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 15501 RARROWGATE ROAD, TO THE NEW RARROWGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4000 COUGAR TRAIL On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board set the date of April 28, 2021, for a public hearing for the Board to consider an ordinance amendment to move the polling place for Precinct 106 from Harrowgate Elementary School at 15501 Harrowgate Road to the new Harrowgate Elementary School located at 4000 Cougar Trail. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-179 3/24/2021 10. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS Ms. Marie Long addressed the Board relative to updating the restrictions on performing arts programs in schools. She shared statements of students, teachers, and parents about the impact of not being allowed to participate in performing arts programs. Ms. Kim Pond addressed the Board relative to equality for performing arts programs. She asked for Risk Management to review current regulations and update performing arts protocols in the same light that sports have been updated. Ms. Aleise Matheson addressed the Board relative to performing arts guidelines and asked for Risk Management to work in conjunction with performing arts educators in the county and at the state and national level to revise those guidelines. Ms. Nicole Rowland thanked the Board for supporting the teacher pay plan and the solar power initiative. She asked the Board to hold a bond referendum in 2021 instead of 2022 to more quickly reduce reliance on trailers at schools. 11. DEFERRED ITEMS There were no Deferred Items at this time. 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Holland stated this date and time has been advertised for the Board to hold five public hearings on the following: the proposed changes to water/ wastewater utility fees; proposed tax rates for 2021; the Proposed FY2022 Budget; the proposed FY2022-FY2026 Capital Improvement Program; and the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Annual Plan. He further stated the purpose of these public hearings is to allow the public the opportunity to comment on these items. He then explained how the three-minute time limit works. He noted the Board would not be making decisions on the FY2022 budget items this evening. Mr. Gerard Durkin, Acting Budget Director, stated the county hosted five virtual community meetings and reached over 31,000 people across all its social media platforms. He further stated feedback centered around schools, capital projects, and the upcoming referendum. He stated citizens may continue to submit questions or comments for the next two weeks by email to blueprint@chesterfield.gov or by the Budget Feedback Form available at blueprint. chesterfield. gov. He further stated all the videos from the virtual community meetings are available for replay on Facebook and YouTube. 12.A. TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES FEE CHANGES Mr. Durkin stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider proposed ordinance amendments relating to Department of Utilities fee changes. He 21-180 3/24/2021 further stated there were no rate increases in FY2021, and the proposed FY2022 rate increase will result in an average residential customer increase of $1.50 per month. He stated the county's rates will still be lower than its regional peers. Mr. Holland called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the ordinance amendment will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 7, 2021.) 12.8. TO CONSIDER PROPOSED 2021 TAX RATES Mr. Durkin stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider proposed 2021 tax rates. He further stated there are no changes to existing tax rates, and the real estate tax rate remains at $0.95. He explained proposed changes to the Business Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax which will eliminate that tax for an additional 400 businesses and alleviate the burden on an additional 3,200 businesses. He stated two-thirds of businesses will only pay the $10 fee. Mr. Holland called for public comment. Mr. Neal Elosge stated the pandemic caused him to lose his job and he had to take an early retirement through Social Security. He asked the Board to reduce the real estate tax rate to $0.90. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the 2021 tax rates will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 7, 2021.) 12.C. TO CONSIDER FY2022 PROPOSED BUDGET Mr. Durkin stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the FY2022 Proposed Budget. He provided details of the six themes of the budget which are recognizing the workforce; investing in the future of children; continuing the county's commitment to public safety; enhancing quality of life; diversifying and bolstering the economic base; and strengthening investment in infrastructure and technology. Mr. Holland called for public comment Mr. Jason Young, Executive Director of Community Brain Injury Services, provided the Board with an update on the provision of services during the pandemic. He thanked the Board for its ongoing support included in the proposed budget. Mr. Hunter Leemon, Executive Director of Sportable, provided the Board with an update on the work and programs of the organization. He thanked the Board for its support included in 21-181 3/24/2021 the proposed budget. He expressed appreciation for many county departments and staff who have supported the work of Sportable. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2022 Proposed Budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 7, 2021.) 12.D. TO CONSIDER FY2022-2026 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Durkin stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the FY2022-2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). He provided a breakdown of the CIP which totals $455.4 million, noting the largest components are community development ($226.8 million or 50 percent) and major maintenance ($62.4 million or 14 percent) . He stated the CIP also includes $150 million for planned county referendum projects (police and fire stations, libraries, and parks) and $300 million for Schools (emphasis on replacement and renovation of middle schools). Mr. Holland called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2022-2026 Proposed Capital Improvement Program will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 7, 2021.) 12.E. TO CONSIDER FY2022 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN Mr. Durkin stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the PY2022 Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan. He stated 94 percent of the funding is recommended for housing related projects, which is a 187 -percent increase since FY2016. He further stated the plan recommends $450,000 to the Better Housing Coalition to support development of the Winchester Forest community and $270,000 to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. Mr. Holland called for public comment. Ms. Tiya Williams, incoming Board Chair for Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, shared her story of how her family benefitted from Habitat for Humanity when she was a child. She provided statistics of homeownership opportunities and critical repairs provided by the organization. She expressed her gratitude to the Board for its support. Ms. Kim Marble with the Route One Association for Revitalization (ROAR) thanked the Department of Community Enhancement for recommending CDBG funds for the organization. 21-182 3/24/2021 She stated ROAR exists to help build the social infrastructure, social capital, or social fabric of the community and to link people to great resources, opportunities, and events. She thanked the Board for the opportunity. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2022 Proposed CDBG Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 7, 2021.) Mr. Holland thanked the public for coming out and participating in the budget process. He stated input from the public hearings, the various community meetings that were held, and other comments that may come forward will be helpful as the Board continues its work leading up to adopting the budget which is planned for the evening session on April 7, 2021. 13. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS There were no requests to address the Board at this time. The Board recessed to Room 502 for a Closed Session. On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board went into closed session 1) pursuant to § 2.2-3711(a)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss the acquisition by the county of real estate for a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position and negotiating strategy of the public body, and 2) pursuant to § 2.2-3711(a)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss or consider prospective businesses or industries or the expansion of existing businesses or industries where no previous announcement has been made of the businesses' or industries' interest in locating or expanding their facilities in the community Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-183 3/24/2021 14. CLOSED SESSION 14.A. 1) PURSUANT TO 5 2.2-3711(A)(3), CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, TO DISCUSS THE ACQUISITION BY THE COUNTY OF REAL ESTATE FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE WHERE DISCUSSION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE BARGAINING POSITION AND NEGOTIATING STRATEGY OF THE PUBLIC BODY, AND 2) PURSUANT TO 5 2.2-3711(A)(5), CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, TO DISCUSS OR CONSIDER PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES OR INDUSTRIES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES OR INDUSTRIES WHERE NO PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE OF THE BUSINESSES' OR INDUSTRIES' INTEREST IN LOCATING OR EXPANDING THEIR FACILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board went into closed session 1) pursuant to § 2.2-3711(a)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss the acquisition by the county of real estate for a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position and negotiating strategy of the public body, and 2) pursuant to § 2.2-3711(a)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss or consider prospective businesses or industries or the expansion of existing businesses or industries where no previous announcement has been made of the businesses' or industries' interest in locating or expanding their facilities in the community Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. 21-183 3/24/2021 Reconvening: On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has this day adjourned into Closed Session in accordance with a formal vote of the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and j WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act effective July 1, 1989 provides for certification that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with law. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors does hereby certify that to the best of each member's knowledge, i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification applies, and ii) only such business matters were identified in the motion by which the Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Board. No member dissents from this certification. Mr. Holland: Aye. Mr. Winslow: Aye. Mr. Ingle: Aye. Mr. Carroll: Aye. Ms. Haley: Aye. 15. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board adjourned at 8:15 p.m. until April 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Ayes: Holland, Winslow, Ingle, Carroll and Haley. Nays: None. Y. Casey Administrator 21-184 3/24/2021 J Cl Attachment A Board of Supervisors Meeting March 24, 2021 Citizen Comments on Unscheduled Matters and Public Hearings Comment Date First Name Last Name District Category Comments 3/22/2021 Mary Kay Huss Bermuda FY2022 As the CEO of Richmond Proposed Metropolitan Habitat Community for Humanity, I want to Development thank the Chesterfield Block Grant County Board of and the Supervisors for HOME providing CDBG funding Investment and HOME funding to Partnership do owner occupied Annual Plan critical home repairs and build/rehab homes for homeownership opportunities. We have built/rehabbed 62 homes and completed 62 homes repairs in Chesterfield. We look forward to continuing and expanding this important work in Chesterfield. 21-185 3/24/2021