2024-10-04 Minutes (Police Chief Interviews)BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INTERVIEWS FOR POLICE CHIEF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ROOM 502 MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 2024
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Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. James M. Holland, Chair
Dr. Mark S. Miller, Vice Chair
Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr.
Ms. Jessica L. Schneider
Mr. Kevin P. Carroll
Dr. Joseph P. Casey
County Administrator
1. Call to Order
Mr. Holland called the meeting to order at 8 a.m.
2. Opening Remarks
Mr. Holland expressed his gratitude to the members of
the Police Chief Recommendation Committee for their
time and dedication in reviewing and recommending the
finalists. He shared his appreciation for the roles
that the community and police department employees
played in surveys that were used by the Committee in
helping select candidates that aligned with community
and police department employees. He stated it is the
Board's job to conduct interviews with all the highly
qualified candidates that the Committee recommended
and perform additional due diligence before selecting
a new police chief.
3. Closed Session Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, § 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, for Interviews, Discussion and Consideration of Prospective Candidates for Employment for the Position of Chief of Police
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board went into closed session pursuant to the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act, § 2.2-3711(A)(1),
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for interviews,
discussion and consideration of prospective candidates
for employment for the position of chief of police.
Ayes: Holland, Miller, Ingle, Schneider and Carroll.
Nays: None.
4. Certification of Closed Session
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Dr. Miller, 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
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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. Ingle: Aye.
Ms. Schneider: Aye.
Mr. Carroll: Aye.
Dr. Miller: Aye.
Mr. Holland: Aye.
5. Closing Remarks
Mr. Holland thanked fellow Board members for their
time and effort during the interviews and the
productive discussions afterward, noting this is one
of the most consequential hires the Board will make.
He stated residents deserve a police chief who will
lead the department with the courage of their
convictions, build trust, and work alongside the
community to respond to local needs. He further stated
all the candidates were qualified and capable of doing
the job, and it will ultimately come down to who the
Board feels is the best fit for Chesterfield. He
stated the Board's due diligence will continue and
hopefully position the Board through further
discussion in selecting the top candidate that has
also been properly vetted.
6. Adjournment
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adjourned at 4:40 p.m. to the VCU Real
Estate Trends Conference on October 10, 2024, at 7:30
a.m. at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.
Ayes: Holland, Miller, Ingle, Schneider and Carroll.
Nays: None.
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Joseph P. Casey James M. Holland
County Administrator Chairman