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Chesapeake council adopts consent agenda, several appropriations and grant applications; votes mostly unanimous
Summary
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the council approved the agenda, a broad consent agenda and several regular‑agenda measures — including a Briggs Funeral Home MOU, a $1.5M emergency communications CIP appropriation, a $360,000 fire vehicle appropriation, a lease amendment for Oak Grove Center, and authorization to apply for a $12M Navy grant — each by 8–0 votes.
Chesapeake City Council adopted multiple items by unanimous votes at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Key actions approved (all votes recorded as 8–0 unless noted):
- Approval of the meeting agenda as presented (adopted 8–0). - Consent agenda adoption, covering rezoning acknowledgements, three refunds (Alston Construction Co. $25,786.51; Boogie Free LLC $41,552.60; Flex Drive Services LLC $10,511.09), multiple grant acceptances (Criminal Justice Services grant, Urban Area Security Initiative applications, VDEM call‑handling and NG9‑1‑1 grants), and resolutions authorizing participation in opioid‑related settlement funds (Purdue Pharma and various manufacturers). - Item 12: Resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Briggs Funeral Home for removal, storage and limited cremation services during routine and mass‑casualty events; adopted 8–0. - Item 13: Establishment of a capital improvement project for Emergency Communication Center Replacement and appropriation of $1,500,000; adopted 8–0. - Item 14: Appropriation of $360,000 from one‑time funds for replacement of two fire engines and one medic unit; councilmember Newitz disclosed a personal interest (spouse is a city employee) and participated after disclosure; motion adopted 8–0. - Item 15: First amendment to the Oak Grove Center lease with American Legion Great Bridge Post 280 to clarify termite service agreement, allow certain sublets, and adjust insurance requirements; adopted 8–0. - Item 16: Authorization to apply for a Navy Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant for a water main to the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Northwest Annex; manager stated Chesapeake expects $12,000,000 from the program and will establish a service agreement with the Navy to recover costs; motion adopted 8–0. - Motion to conduct a closed meeting (to interview candidates and discuss prospective economic development matters) on Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m.; adopted 8–0.
The council also announced nominees for a council vacancy (Jeff Jeffries and Dwight Parker) and scheduled closed‑session interviews. Several items approved via the consent agenda involve grant funding and routine administrative adjustments; staff will implement the appropriations and report back as required.
