Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

I want to welcome everyone, those in person as well as those who are joining us online to Henrico County Board of Supervisors May the 26th, 2026 meeting. Public comments will be given from the lectern in the back for everyone who is watching the live stream of tonight's meeting on the county website. You can participate remotely. in the public comment portion of the meeting. Speakers, you will see a timer located at the back of the dais. Once you begin speaking, the timer will begin, and you will see a yellow light alerting you to the remaining time once the timer turns red. You'll hear a beeping sound letting you know that your time has expired. Speakers on WebEx, the timer will begin when you begin speaking. You will hear a beeping sound as well when your time has expired. Go to Board of Supervisors webpage, enrico.us backslash supervisors, click on Guidance for the Board of Supervisors meeting, and then scroll down and click on the WebEx event. A moderator will let you know when it is your time to speak. Thank you so much. We'll begin this evening with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given this evening by Chapter Richard Hamilton with Noreco County Police Division. We ask that you'll stand and remain standing until it's time to sit down. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the...

Thank you. Join me as we go to the Lord in prayer. Heavenly Father, we just want to stop and to thank you for this time, Lord, for the gathering that you would just be the voice tonight and our guidance. Lord, carry us when we're in the hard times and get us through. Lord, just be with and guide all of our speech and language tonight and for our elected officials, for all the officers, for the PAL team that is here and for our youth. Lord, let us not remember the 250th now with our military that's in harm's way, Lord, and protect them, protect all of our officers and everyone together here tonight. For it's in Jesus' name, amen.

Colleagues, I will now call for a motion to approve the regular and special meeting minutes from the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 regular and special meeting. We move by Mr. Roundtree. Is there a second? Second. Second by Ms. Rogers. All in favor? Aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion has been carried. Mr. Manager, do you have any comments this evening?

I do, Mr. Chair.

Members of the Board, I have three comments this evening. First one, I'd like to ask Officer... Marzullo to come forward. Adam Marzullo, if you would come forward, Adam. So, and I know we've got a number of folks from the Police Athletic League and police officers, police chief. If you all would come forward. And Adam's family, too. Your wife and your daughter. She's five, right, Adam? Five.

Adam, stand in front of the lecture, my friend. Have your wife stand beside you. Yes, sir.

So, ladies and gentlemen, every now and again we recognize service for what it is. This is an incredible recognition for Officer Adam Marzullo, who was recently recognized as the PAL Officer of the Year and the National Police Athletic League Officer of the Year, the Henrico PAL Officer of the Year, and the National Police Athletic League Officer of the Year. That is no small feat. Officer Marzullo began his law enforcement career with Henrico County after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in criminology in 2014. He's a graduate of the 60th Basic Police Academy. He served in patrol operations as a field training officer, general instructor, firearms instructor, and currently as PAL officer within the community policing unit. Since going to the school service unit in 2022, Officer Marzullo has focused on youth mentorship and community engagement through our Police Athletic League. He created the Henrico Powell Fishing Program, an initiative designed to strengthen relationships between youth law enforcement and the outdoors while continuing to mentor students through the Youth Leadership Council and local school programs. Officer Marzullo's dedication to service and community policing has earned him numerous awards, including the Police Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award, and the Leslie T. Shepherd Award. Known for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to youth engagement, Officer Marzullo continues to make a lasting impact throughout the Henrico community. He believes that building trust and rapport within the community is essential and he actively seeks to create inclusive environments where every individual feels valued and supported. Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great happiness this evening to recognize Officer Marzullo and sir to thank you for what you continue to do for our school community and the residents of our county. Ladies and gentlemen, would you recognize Officer Marzullo. Now, Adam, you're not going to get away without saying anything.

I appreciate the honor, and I thank you very much. It's been the most impactful time as a police officer to make a difference with our kids. It's not just the kids. It's the community as well through parents and all the community initiatives, and it's just been a great time, so I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I think Kenny Ragland also would like to say a few words. Kenny?

Thank you, Mr. County Manager, Board of Supervisors. Good evening. On behalf of the Henrico Police Athletic League, its board, its officers, its staff members, I'd like to thank the Board of Supervisors for recognizing Officer Adam Mazzullo. This is no small feat when you think about the thousands of officers engaging young people across America. Adam, our very own Henrico County police officer was selected as the officer of the year. Adam, he I tell him this all the time, but it's true. He epitomizes the very essence of what pal is all about officers and humanizing themselves. So thank you guys for recognizing him and he's a reflection of what Henrico County is all about and that's high quality service, so thank you.

Thank you, Kenny.

So Mr. Chair, members of the board, we also, as a matter of course, recognize our heritage or components of our heritage in our county. And I'm going to ask Mr. Daniel Staffenberg to come forward. So May is recognized nationally as Jewish American Heritage Month, and our county joins communities across the country in celebrating this important observance. This month provides an opportunity to recognize the many contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our nation and local communities through culture, education, business, public service, and countless other areas of civic life. Here in our county, we're grateful for the Jewish residents, leaders, organizations, and families who help strengthen and enrich our community each day. Their contributions continue to help make Henrico a welcoming and vibrant place for all. At this time, Daniel, I'd like, Daniel Staffenberg is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. Daniel, I know you have some words to share with the board and the community. Thank you for being here, Daniel.

Thank you so much for having me. It's good to see so many great faces. I'm honored to follow our friends at the Henrico Police, which we've had a wonderful and long relationship with. Not surprised that they're doing fantastic work throughout the county. And you stole some of my remarks, so I'll do my best here. Shalom and good evening, Mr. Manager, Chair, members of the Board, and my fellow residents. As was said, my name is Daniel Staffenberg. I'm the CEO of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, and I'm really honored to represent the Jewish community here tonight, not just as the CEO, but as a proud resident of Henrico County. As you mentioned, May is recognized nationally as Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history, culture, and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation, our Commonwealth, and right here in Henrico County. For more than 350 years, Jewish Americans have helped shape the American story, making contributions in public service, business, education, civil rights, science, the arts, and general community life. Rooted in our traditions of resilience, learning, caring, and a deep commitment to justice, these contributions have strengthened the fabric of our democracy. Here in Henrico County, we're fortunate to have a really vibrant Jewish community that contributes in countless ways every day, through civic leadership, philanthropy, education, and service to those in need. These efforts reflect a core Jewish value, tikkun olam, the responsibility to repair and improve the world. How many of us have learned to swim at the Weinstein JCC, grabbed hopefully a delicious brisket or knish from the Richmond Jewish Food Festival, been serviced by one of our amazing counselors or providers at JFS Richmond? Maybe even we've celebrated a bar bat mitzvah with a friend or watched a show at a November or Talheimer theater. Jewish American Heritage Month is not only a celebration. It is an invitation to learn from one another, to appreciate the diversity that strengthens Henrico, and to reaffirm our shared commitment to respect, inclusion, and understanding. The Jewish American story began in 1654 when a small group of Jewish refugees arrived in North America seeking safety and freedom from persecution. For generations, Jews often fled oppression, expulsion, or forced conversion in search of a place to live vibrant Jewish lives openly, safely, and with dignity. Just over a century later, President George Washington affirmed a new promise that this nation would give to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance. And here in Virginia, the 1786 Statute for Religious Freedom helped make that promise real, enabling Jewish communities, including those who came to our region in the 1760s, to grow and thrive as part of the Commonwealth's foundation. That promise remains central to the American ideal, though we know it is not always fully realized. In today's era, as antisemitism and hate reaches record highs, we are reminded that freedom and inclusion require constant vigilance and renewed commitment. We also recognize that the United States has offered generations of Jews and all people a level of opportunity and belonging unmatched in history. At a time when communities across the country face division and misunderstanding, observances like this remind us of what binds us together, our shared humanity, our common values, and our collective responsibility to build a more just and compassionate society. On behalf of our Jewish community, I am deeply grateful to Henrico County for recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and for its ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community. We expend our hand in friendship to all those who seek to strengthen and uplift this wonderful community we call home. Todah Rabbah. Thank you.

Well done, Daniel. So we also recognize accomplishments that our county agencies provide in service. And to this end, I'm going to ask Laura Toddy to come forward, our director of mental health and developmental services. And if you are an employee of mental health and developmental services, will you also come forward? I know we've got a number of you that are being recognized. This is a series of recognitions that have come about for our staff recently, and we thought it's necessary to recognize these accomplishments. And so as they come forward, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services recognized Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services the Prevention Services Unit, following its 2025 prevention block grant site visit, praising the team as a leader in community partnerships and engagement and creative and effective use of resources. DBHDS highlighted the program's strong structure, leadership, and integration of prevention services across youth, families, and the broader community. With 10 full-time and 12 part-time staff, the unit was commended for delivering comprehensive environmental prevention strategies that exceed minimum expectations and for maintaining innovative public awareness campaigns. The review praised the team's robust youth programming, including Wise Guys, Wise Guys 2.0, Queens and Dreams, Youth Ambassadors, and the Teen Job Prep Program. These initiatives support social-emotional development, leadership, mentorship, career readiness, and long-term community engagement across all stages of youth development. DBHDS also noted the Prevention Services Unit deep community relationships, strong partnership with schools and agencies, and commitment to sustainability by empowering the community to continue prevention efforts independently. The report emphasized that the work is rooted in trust, mentorship, and long-term investment in youth and families rather than temporary solutions. Their words, not ours. The review concluded with strong praise for staff's professionalism, compassion, creativity, and dedication to serving the Henrico community under the leadership of Jacqueline Smith-White. I want to recognize the following staff members, David Ross, Surprise Parker, Michael Harris, Rodney Gore, Charlene Brown, Lucille Peterson, Earline Crum, Quincy Sykes, Latoya Rucker, Kendall Robinson, Yolanda Hall, Jacqueline Smith-White, Cheryl Brown, Edna Pegram, Joanne Christian, and Leslie Steven. Congratulations, you all. So we're not done yet because additionally the Henrico area mental health and developmental services mental vocation services team also received an exemplary fidelity rating following its 2026 individual placement and support IPS fidelity review conducted by DARS and DBHDS. The team earned a score of 115 reflecting outstanding implementation of the evidence-based IPS-supported employment model for individuals with serious mental health or substance use disorders. Reviewers praised the program's fully staffed vocational team, strong supervision, integration of employment specialists within treatment teams, collaboration with vocational rehabilitation, and agency-wide commitment to competitive employment outcomes. Leadership and staff were recognized for delivering highly coordinated, person-centered services and maintaining strong relationships with clients and employers. Again, their words, not ours. DBHDS Deputy Commissioner Heather Norton described the review as one of my favorite reviews, highlighting the integration of peer specialists and the team's deep knowledge of the individuals they support. DARS IPS Specialist Terry Nunley noted that Henrico Area Mental Health is the first IPS provider in Virginia to achieve exemplary fidelity at a baseline review, commending the team's commitment to IPS principles and positive employment outcomes. And here, I'd like to recognize Jerica Barksdale, but not him, Jerry Fry, Minna Thomas, Doreen Walters, Zach Hollis, and Daniel Rigsby. Laura Toddy and team, Laura, come on up because all of this is under your leadership. I want to offer you congratulations for everything that you all continue to do as a dream team. And so the floor is yours.

We want to thank you so much for this recognition. I want to start by acknowledging our Hamdis leadership. Because of the vision, the trust, and unwavering support, it makes everything that our team does possible. We could not do this work in isolation, and the investment and prevention is felt every single day. To Henrico Prevention Services team, This moment belongs to you. You show up faithfully every day, showing creativity. You give your heart for the people in our community. You do this quiet work, this behind-the-scenes work, this work that does not always get a spotlight. We're boots on the ground. We wear boots on the ground before the song and before the fans. We do it with excellence and intentionality. I am grateful and proud to stand alongside of you, each of you, daily. And to our Henrico County Manager and our Board of Supervisors, thank you for championing this work at every level. Your partnership and advocacy ensures that prevention remains a priority here in our county. This recognition from DBHCS affirms what we already know. is that Henrico is doing something special, and our best is yet to come. Thank you.

Good evening. I stand on behalf of the mental health vocational team, and I just want to thank our county manager and the board of supervisors for this opportunity to be recognized. And I also just want to shout out my team. This has been a long and rigorous process. I've been with the team for about 10 months, but the team has been doing this for about two years. So it's a lot to go through. And from what we've been told, this process can really impact teams. But this process really has brought us together. We're all still standing, still on the team, and looking forward to greater work to come. realize that this isn't just a brag for our team, it's a brag for the agency as a whole because so many people had to come together to make everything possible. So we just thank you and we appreciate the opportunity.

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Chair, I have no other comments this evening. Thank you so much, Mr. Manager. Colleagues, are there any comments from my colleagues?

Mr. Chair, I do, while we're on the is on the train of recognizing extraordinary work by extraordinary people. I'm going to ask for Madeline Rose to please come and stand awkwardly at the podium while I talk about you for a second. So Madeline first, I think, made an impact in this setting when she spoke just at a meeting about concerns about safety. She's a Tucker High School student and concerns about safety with pedestrian traffic. had a presentation that was so impressive that we offered her an internship and wanted her to Share her talents with us over the summer so from the very beginning her very first impression upon this group has been one of Not just being very talented, but really wanting to give back to the community some really why why we are recognizing her in particular today is Madeline is a senior at Tucker high school and She's in the Advanced College Academy Specialty Center. She graduated summa cum laude earlier this month from Reynolds Community College and will graduate from Tucker High School on Thursday. She's on her way in the fall to Virginia Tech to study national security. Madeline participated all four years of high school in Tucker's Marine Corps JROTC program. and over the course of that time served as a cadet platoon sergeant, executive officer, and commanding officer. She participated on the motivation, academic marksmanship, and drill teams, including participating in the National Drill Championship. Madeline was selected as one of only 14 Marine Corps or Navy JROTC students in the country. And there's an R there, not the county, in the country. One of 14 students in the country to participate in the Navy and Marine Corps JROTC Flight Academy managed by the commander of the Naval Air Forces. This is an eight-week summer STEM program designed for 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in the JROTC programs. It is a program that costs approximately $28,000 and is fully funded by the military with no service obligation. And I can say as a veteran, that's unusual. They usually want something back when they spend that much money on you. At the end of the eight weeks at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, Madeline will have had the opportunity to earn a private pilot license and a drone license. Madeline will leave for ECSU in just over a week and a half. So I read all of that and felt that we could not as a county not let you go off on those journeys without being recognized for the extraordinary stellar work that you have put in. And we are so proud. I'm going to make my way down to you. because we want to present you with a certificate and a gift. This is a certificate of achievement for Madeleine. And a wonderful gift of beer. And please, you would take a moment to say a few words.

Um, thank you. County manager chair members of the board. This is, um, being able to engage with our local government has been really impactful for me. Um, and so I feel very, very honored to be recognized by you guys today. I've seen many recognitions throughout the time that I've come to meetings. Um, and I have to obviously shout out my ROTC program. Um, I've got to say Tucker's is the best in the County, if not the state. Um, we, we work really hard to try and give our cadets opportunities to grow and thrive in leadership. And I know I personally have gotten so much from being in that program over the last four years. I would not have been able to speak in front of people on the fly four years ago, let alone have made a presentation to you a few years ago without the confidence that that program gave me to put myself out there. And they just have made a huge impact on my life. And I'm very excited for this opportunity. So thank you for the recognition.

Thank you so much, Mr. Roundtree. Mr. Smith, Mr. Ogerson, all right. Thank you. Mr. Manager.

Mr.

Chair, we move into presentation. We have one proclamation this evening, and that is for National Home Ownership Month, June 2026. This proclamation recognizes June as National Home Ownership Month and urges all residents to recognize the value of homeownership. And it plays a role in enriching lives and the economic impact it makes in the community. Our chair, Reverend Roscoe Cooper, is going to present this to Eric Lebo, our director of community revitalization. He's joined by Carmen Nowitzki, housing advocate for community revitalization, and Emily Hurley, housing specialist, and Brenda D'Orazio and Brenda Hicks from Home, Inc.

Mr. Manager, colleagues, whereas National Homeownership Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the many benefits of homeownership and to encourage opportunities to improve homeownership, and whereas homeownership is an integral part of the American dream and it strengthens communities economically and culturally, and encourages residents to build roots and invest in their community, creating a sense of belonging, safety, and connection. And it is fundamental to the health and prosperity of localities in our state and nation, including Henrico County, Virginia. And whereas home ownership not only enhances the wellbeing of the household and creates a source of pride and community, but often the home is a family's largest asset, providing a sound basis for long-term financial security and generational wealth. Whereas current housing market conditions present new challenges with an ever-increasing need for attainable homes and through its Department of Community Revitalization, other county agencies and many community partners the county continues to enhance its programs and initiatives to support home buyers through the down payment and closing cost assistance program, employee home purchase assistance program, and the affordable housing trust fund program, to name a few. And whereas the county is committed to reducing barriers to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for residents in Henrico County. Now, therefore, it be proclaimed that the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, Virginia recognizes the month of June 2026 as National Homeownership Month, the economic impact, and urges all residents to recognize the value of homeownerships plays in enriching lives and the economic impact it makes within our community, and to thank the organizations and agencies that support affordable housing and attainable housing. Tanya and Bracket Clerk, May 26, 2026, Roscoe D. Cooper III, Board of Supervisors.

individuals and families achieve the dream of home ownership. Joining me tonight is Emily Hurley with DCR, as well as Brenda Hicks with Housing Opportunities Made Equal or Home Inc. Unfortunately, Carmen Novisky, David, Jalene, Joshua, a bunch of our staff couldn't make it, and also Brenda D'Orazio. So Brenda and Brenda Hicks, and we got two Brenda's, we just say the Brenda's. Brenda Hicks and Brenda D'Orazio work on our Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program with us. Also, PHA, who administered our Affordable Housing Trust Fund program, so Javon, Shelby, and Woody could not make it tonight due to other conflicts. But as you all know, Henrico continues to be a leader in the housing space by promoting and supporting home ownership opportunities for people from all economic backgrounds. I talked about our many programs. Again, we help people enter the ownership market, which is likely the biggest asset that a family will ever own. and the single largest opportunity for generational wealth building. I will close by sharing a story about the impacts that our programs are having in the community, and I can talk off the top of my head. So I talked to the manager on the way down the stairs about purchasing a bike. So a few, probably about a month ago, I bought a bike at a local retail store, and I was talking to the guy. They have to do all this, I guess, tuning or making sure, and Sheriff knows this, to make sure that the bike is working properly. So I just happened to be talking to this guy, And I didn't realize he's the assistant manager of the store. And I said, he's like, where are you going to ride in? Like, well, we have plenty of Capitol Trail, you know, the Capitol Trail and other trails in Verona. He's like, oh, yeah, I'm moving near a trail, too. Next week, I'm closing on my home. So I'm like, okay, great. And I said, so you must be buying in Verona. He's like, yeah, but I'm not near the Capitol Trail. I'm near the park and the YMCA. I said, you're either buying at Landmark or you're buying at Parkside Towns. He said, I'm actually buying at Landmark. So you wouldn't happen to be buying under the Affordable Housing Trust Fund program. He's like, how did you know about that program? I'm like, I kind of know a little bit about it. But he told me, and this is the part that struck me, that hit me. He's like, I was thinking about moving back to Roanoke, where I'm from. He said, I can't afford to purchase a home in this community. Had it not been for that trust fund program, I would be moving back to Roanoke to try to find a more affordable place to live. So that story struck me. And then we were in the rental office for one of the other developments, Walnut Ridge, Reverend Cooper, that's in your district. And just to hear the stories from the sales folks that talk about the impact that the program's having on the lives of people that never thought that home ownership and buying a home was within reach. So thank you all, board, for your support. And thank you all to the other county agencies and the community partners that make home ownership a reality.

Mr.

Chair, members of the board, it's my great pleasure to present this item for a public hearing this evening. This board paper recodifies the Henrico County Code. The code is updated periodically, typically every 15 years. with the county's code publisher, Civic Plus, to do four things. Identify and resolve conflicts and inconsistencies, delete obsolete provisions, and modernize the code to reflect current norms, remove redundant provisions, and conform to changes in state and federal law while updating cross-references. Previous recodifications occurred in 1980, 1995, and 2010. This will be the 2026 edition of the code, and with the chair's indulgence, I'd like to thank two people in the audience who had a tremendous impact on this tedious but very important project. That's Leanne Anderson, our Deputy County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorney, and Karen Grizzit, our Business Supervisor. Karen is the keeper of your county code, and she was on every one of these recodifications I just mentioned, 1980, 1995, 2010, and 2026, and she promised that she would stand and cheer if it were approved tonight. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Thank you so much, Ms. Newby. Colleagues, any questions? Ms. Newby. This is a public hearing. Is there anybody present in person who would like to speak to this item? Anyone on WebEx to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you. Therefore, the public hearing is closed. Colleagues, is there a motion? So moved. Moved by Ms. Rountree. Is there a second? Second. Second by Ms. Rogas. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Aye. As I have it, the ordinance passes.

Thank you. Great work, you all. Who's supposed to jump up and cheer? Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, agenda item 106-26 is a resolution for signatory authority. This is for a conservation easement for a portion of future New Market Park, which is in the Verona District. Mr. Yobb.

Thank you, Mr. Manager. Good evening, Mr. Chair, members of the board, ladies and gentlemen. If I could, for just a moment, let me tee this one up by noting we talked about this in work session. Mr. Hughes spoke about a two and a half million dollar commitment for part of the New Market Heights Trail, which will go through this very property, 3.1 mile trail from the Capitol Trail to the river. This is the county's second conservation easement, and I think it's important to highlight that. There's so many things we do in this county that go without too much recognition. Earlier this year we took a conservation easement on the Woodland Cemetery, and now We are partnering with a nonprofit for conserving this property, the wetlands and streams that will be present therein. So without further ado, this board paper would authorize the county manager to execute a deed of conservation easement with Broadwater Innovations, who is a nonprofit conservation group, to place a conservation easement over a portion of the future New Market Heights property. The conservation easement will protect the key features of this future park, and it will serve as an important component of the mitigation project that we have for wetlands and streams, which will help us in the future as we go forward with other projects in the county. With that, Mr. Chair, I'll be happy to address any questions the board may have. Thank you, Mr. Yap. Colleagues, any questions for Mr. Yap?

This is a public hearing. Is there anyone present in person who would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone on the line who would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Hearing none, this public hearing is closed. Is there a motion? Moved by Mr. Smith. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Ms. Roundshaw. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. The resolution is approved. Thank you, sir.

Thank you, Steve. Mr. Chair, members of the board, 107-26 is a resolution. This is for condemnation for right-of-way and easements. This is for the East Laburnum Avenue sidewalk improvement project, which is in the Fairfield District. Mr. Anthony.

Yes, sir. Good evening. Thank you, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board, ladies and gentlemen. This board paper would authorize a condemnation proceedings for the construction of the East Laburnum Avenue sidewalk improvements project. The county needs a variety of easements from this owner. The property, located at 3800 Mechanicsville Turnpike, identified as PSC Glenlee, LLC. Based on an independent appraisal, the county made an offer of $17,390 for the required property interest, but the parties have not reached agreement. This board paper authorizes the county attorney to institute and conduct condemnation proceedings in accordance with the Code of Virginia. This board paper further authorizes County manager to continue to seek voluntary acquisition of the rights of way and easements necessary and take all the steps Acquired to acquire the right-of-way in the easements and to enter into the to take possession of the required right-of-way to easements in accordance with the Code of Virginia the directors of Public Works real property Recommend approval the board paper County manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you so much as Anthony questions colleagues Anthony Is anyone present in person would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much. Hearing none, then this public hearing is closed. I so move. Second. Moved by myself, seconded by Mr. Schmidt. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. The resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, 108-26 is an ordinance, vacation of right-of-way and alley. This is for the Greenwood Heights subdivision, which is also in the Fairfield District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. This ordinance would vacate an unimproved right-of-way and alley between two parcels, all in the Greenwood Heights subdivision. The owners of the adjoining parcels have requested this vacation to combine these parcels and allow future development of the adjoining church. The rights-of-way The right-to-way is not necessary for public transit. The Real Property Division has processed this request of vacation. The Departments of Planning, Public Utilities, and Public Works, without objection, Directors of Real Property and Public Works recommend approval of the board paper. The County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions. Thank you, Mr. Anthony.

Colleagues, any questions? This is a public hearing. Is there any person present in person who would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone on the line who would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much. Hearing none, this public hearing is closed. So moved. Second. Moved by myself. Seconded by Ms. Rogas. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. The resolution is approved. Audience is approved. Excuse me.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of Board 109-26 is a resolution. This is for signatory authority for a quick claim of a portion of an existing utility easement on Tuco Street, which is in the Fairfield District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, sir. Honorable members of the board. This would authorize the chair to execute a quick claim deed releasing any interest the county may have in the portions of utility easements on the Virginia Center Partners 2 LLC located at 9700 Tuco Street. The owner has requested this action. The county does not need the affected easement areas and there are no county facilities in those areas. The Real Property Division has processed this request. Deputy County Manager for Community Operations and the Departments of Planning and Public Works without objection. The Director of Real Property recommends approval of the board paper. The County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you so much, Ms. Anthony. Is there anyone present in person who would like to speak to this item? If not, is there anyone online who would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you, Madam. I'm so moved. Second. Moved by myself, seconded by Ms. Rogers. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. The resolution is approved.

Mr. Chair, members of the board, 110-26 is an ordinance for vacation of building line. This is in the Tuckahoe Park subdivision, Comet Road, which is in the Three Chop District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, sir. Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board, this ordinance would vacate a 45-foot building line at the front of the property located at 3124 Comet Road. The owners have requested this action for the renovation of their front porch. The Real Property Division has processed this request, vacation request, to the Departments of Planning and Public Works and Public Utilities without objection. The Director of Real Property recommends approval of the board paper. County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you, Ms. Anthony. Colleagues, any questions? Hearing none, is there any person present who would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone on the line who would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much. Hearing none. This public hearing is closed. Is there a motion? Thank you so much. Is there a second?

Second.

Moved by Ms. Roundtree, seconded by Ms. Rogers. All in favor say aye. Opposed? The ordinance passes.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, 111-26 is an ordinance. In this case, vacation of building line in Rollingwood subdivision on Bryn Mawr Road. This is in the Tuckahoe district. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, sir. Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board, this ordinance would vacate a 17-foot building line on the side property at 7600 Bryn Mawr Road. The owner has requested this action for the addition of a detached garage. The Real Property Division has processed this request through the Departments of Planning, Public Works, and Public Utilities without objection. Director of Real Property recommends approval of the board paper. County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions. Thank you so much, sir.

Colleagues, any questions? Hearing none, this is a public hearing. Is there a person present? In person who'd like to speak to this item? Is anyone online who'd like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you, madam. Hearing none, this public hearing is closed. Is there a motion? Move the ordinance. Has it been moved? Is there a second? Moved by Mr. Rogish, seconded by Mr. Smith. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. It is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the Board, 112-26 is an ordinance for vacation of right-of-way. This is 125 and 201 South Calmea Avenue in Highland Springs in the Veranda District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, sir. Mr. Chair, honorable members of the Board, this would vacate portions of the right-of-way known as East Beale Street between two parcels owned by Highland Woods for LLC. The county right-of-way is not necessary for public transit. The owner has requested this vacation. to redevelop the Highland Woods apartment complex to the south. The Real Property Division has processed this request with the Department of Planning and Public Utilities without objection. The Director of Real Property recommends approval of the board paper. The County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions. Thank you so much, sir.

Colleagues, any questions? Hearing none, this is a public hearing. Is there anybody present in person who would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone on the line who'd like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much, madam. Um, that being said, is there a motion? Move the ordinance. Thank you, sir. Is there a second?

Second.

Moved by Mr. Rogas, seconded by Ms. Rountree. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Um, ayes have it. The ordinance is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, you go into public comments. We do have three individuals that have signed up to address the board this evening. Uh, and the, uh, the, uh, Chair noted the procedures for addressing the board. First up is Jennifer Lieberman. Miss Lieberman, are you here? Don't see you. Are you on WebEx? There you are, Miss Lieberman.

Hi, my name's Jennifer Lieberman, I will first say that I did want to give an economic speech given someone's comments with engaging in support for the bourgeoisie and against county-based proletariat endorsed economic growth. But someone here thought it was a great idea to give a sort of snide response. facial response after my first speech last time. Unfortunately, you won't give me at least a half hour to actually express my most sincere devotions. So I suppose I need to keep speaking about nature with a sprinkle of road infrastructure to emulsify my expansive idea of governmental policy. I am then going to try to further entice the emotional vibrancy of my speech by quoting Accept Crime by Alexis on Fire, where George Pettit shouts, let the clergy damn our every emotion until every impulse is a revolution. But anyway, this speech is titled Approaching the Crosshairs of a Heretic Wall, Constructing an Unfathomable Faith for the Unheard Masses. Trees are such an important piece of infrastructure where it gives food and shelter plants and animals. It enriches the soil for more things to grow and, from a human perspective, gives so many things. From an energy perspective, it helps lower power bills by giving shade to the housing apparatus that exists, which in turn helps lower the burden on the grid while we allow such a detrimental disgrace known as data centers to coexist with our society as QTS matters so much to Henrico for some reason. Regardless, I've talked plenty about the benefits of trees. Clearly, I'm a tree hugger. But something I haven't talked about is the negatives of getting rid of nature and replacing it with human-made infrastructure. We've been in a drought for the past few months. I think we all know this. When we get rid of native plant life that is able to hold in water and replace it with non-native grasses, cheaply made housing, and oil-infused asphalt, things get worse as the water cycle gets harmed, which can cause a drought. Or in the other direction, we don't have native plants to absorb all the water when it rains. And when it rains quite a lot, it causes something that the American zeitgeist wants, a destructive flood that destroys everything in its path. Furthermore, in another direction given time constraints, the pathway for getting around is approaching more of a dire challenge each day as money gets tighter with how the US government has approached their debacle of a foreign policy. This county has invested heavily in bicycle paths, roundabouts, and sidewalks, which, again, sounds like a pretty novel and great idea. But let's pause and think who uses sidewalks. Children use them to get to school, which is great. But if people use them as a means to go in a circle, meaning people who have time to do a very low effort exercise, people who aren't walking anywhere as they don't have the time to walk to work or even a bus stop because everything is so far apart. And why? Because this county cares more about restrictive zoning laws and appeasing the highly engaged voter over people who are struggling to survive, who don't have the energy with something that feels so daunting and out of reach. Anyway, I feel like, to some degree, my point is not well understood. Unless someone here rides the foldable bicycle in the bike parking area, I'm the only person here who almost exclusively commutes using a bicycle, save for the rare need of using a different form of transport, which I will commend Tyrone for helping approve another year of publicly funded transportation infrastructure. But with that, With that said, I suppose what I'm asking for today is that you all take a metaphorical step, meaning not literal, set your automobile on fire, and denounce the form of mobility as a carousel of heresy.

Next, Mr. Chair, Emily Vanderside, are you here? Ms. Vanderside, if you would go to the podium in the back. Thank you.

I just had a question regarding the data centers in Sandston. So I live one street over, I live off Elko and there are two schools on that road. There's a public school, Elko middle school and a private school. And I was just wondering if there are going to be any regulations or regular testing for the water supply to those schools.

Mr. Chair, so Ms. Vanderside, testing of water, the water for Elko Middle School comes from our water treatment plant, which is tested many, many times a day. The water going out is. There's no connection between any kind of industry and the pipes in the ground that come to the middle school.

Are there any records? Because I also, we have a well on our property. Is there any resources that I could be provided to just maybe the health department?

Yes, ma'am. So if you would, would you get Ms. Vandersides, the deputy, her cell number? And if I could, I'll call you tomorrow. We actually have a program that tests wells. We'll be more than happy to help you with that.

Thank you, sir.

You're welcome.

Thank you, madam.

So, uh, Mr. Chair, our final speaker that has signed up members of board is miss, uh, Johnson. Ms. Johnson, are you here? Are you on WebEx? Ms. Johnson?

He is not, sir.

Okay. Do we have anyone on WebEx?

There's no one to speak on WebEx.

Okay. Anyone else in person that wishes to address the board this evening? Ms. Chair, members of board, seeing none, you would move into your general agenda. The first item is 113-26. This is a resolution for signatory authority. This is an addendum to the Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement for ASG Incorporated, a company that's located in the Three Chop District. Ms. Tratina. Mrs. Tratina.

Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Manager. Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board, this board paper authorizes the county manager to execute an addendum to the performance agreement dated September 14, 2020, by and among the county, the Economic Development Authority, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, and ASGN Incorporated. And just one side note, ASGN is a leader in information technology services, and its global headquarters is located here in Henrico in the Three Chop District, making this company one of our six Fortune 1000 companies. Just thought I would throw that in there. Pursuant to the addendum, VEDP will pay a $356,000 grant from the Commonwealth Opportunity Fund to the county, which the county will appropriate to the authority for us to pay ASGN along with our local matching funds of $400,000 in recognition of the capital investment made and the new jobs created by ASGN in the county. The EDA Board of Directors approved this resolution in the addendum at a regular board meeting Thursday, May 21st. And the Executive Director of the EDA and the County Manager recommend your approval. Happy to answer any questions.

Thank you so much, Madam. Congratulations.

Thank you.

Any questions, comments, colleagues?

Ms. Tratina, am I understanding it correctly that the jobs they created, 157 new jobs with an average annual wage of almost $90,000 in the county?

Yes, that's correct. That's more than anywhere else in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Excellent. Other questions?

Thank you, Ms. Roundtree. Is there a motion?

So moved.

Is there a second? Moved by Ms. Roundtree, seconded by Mr. Rogich. All in favor say aye. Opposed, aye. Has it? Have it? The resolution is approved.

Mr. Chair, members of the board, 114-26 is a resolution, in this case, approving the allocation of proceeds of the Public Finance Authority Air Cargo Obligated Group Revenue Bonds for AFCO Airport Real Estate Group. Ms. Tratina.

This board paper, thank you, Mr. Manager. This board paper approves the allocation of $1.2 million in bond proceeds to the construction of airport facilities located at 5455 Fox Road in Henrico County on property owned by the Capital Region Airport Commission and leased to AFCO Cargo RIC LLC. The bonds were previously issued by the Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin Public Commission. Approval of the board paper and allocation of the bond proceeds does not create a financial obligation for the county, EDA, or the commission. The Capital Region Airport Commission held a public hearing this morning, May 26, and approved the resolution in coordinates with all state and federal laws. The executive director of the EDA recommends approval of the board paper, and the county manager concurs. Happy to answer any questions. Thank you so much, Bob. And we also have representatives from the commission, the council, and also counsel for AFCO if you have any detailed questions.

Any questions for anyone? Hearing none, Ms. Roundtree? Moved by Ms. Roundtree. Is there a second? Second by Mr. Rogich. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Resolution is approved.

Thank you.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, agenda item 115-26 is an introduction of resolution. This is for receipt of requests for amendments to the fiscal 2526 annual fiscal plan for the month of June. Mr. Crawford.

Thank you, Mr. Manager, and good evening. Good evening. Mr. Chair, members of the board, as the manager noted, this is an introduction of the June amendments. If approved, it would set the public hearing for June 9th and authorize the advertisement of that public hearing in the appropriate places. As an overview of the requested amendments, the total is $55.6 million. $38 million of that is requested on the operating side. with public safety overtime out requests totaling 11.5 million, requests of $8.6 million for personnel and operating costs for the Henrico County public school budget. There's a request of $5 million that is to true up the hotel motel tax collections that are paid out to the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Partial rebate of that comes back to the county. And $7.4 million is requested for the Children's Services Act program. Within the capital side, the total is $17.4 million. And you heard earlier this evening about the nearly $15 million Safe Street and Roads for All grant, federal funding coming for a number of technology improvements at intersections. Throughout the county and then also included in that 17.4 million is a request for the replacement of engine 310 1.4 million To replace that engine with that as an overview, I'll be happy to answer any questions the board has Thank you, sir.

Our colleagues. Are there any questions from the Crawford? Hearing none is their motion move the introduction circuit Thank you, sir. Moved by Mrs. Smit. Is there a second? Seconded by Mrs. Rogas. All in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, ayes have it. Instruction of resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, 116-26 is a resolution for signatory authority. This is actually for acquisition of real property for flood mitigation. This is 6601 Glenwood Street in the Brooklyn District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. This board paper would authorize the acquisition of six six zero one Glenwood Street for drainage and flood mitigation The owner Paul Northington Vrooman has agreed to sell the property for nineteen hundred dollars the directors of Public Works and real property recommend approval the board paper County manager concur so I'll be happy to address any questions Thank You miss Anthony colleagues any questions from miss Anthony Hearing on mr. Smith sure move sure and move by mr. Smith is there a second

Seconded by Ms. Rogers. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, aye. Have it. Resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of Board 117-26. This is an introduction of ordinance to amend and reordain Section 17-23 of the County Code to set up fees for the county household refuse disposal areas. Mr. Chan.

Thank you, Mr. Manager. Mr. Chair, members of the board, good evening. This board paper introduces an ordinance to set new fees for use of the county's household refuse disposal areas. The fees for household waste and up to four tires would increase from $3 to $5. Up to two additional tires would increase from $1 to $5 per tire. Household appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons would increase from $15 to $20. Access to household recycling and vegetative waste areas would continue to be free for all residents. With that, I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have. I appreciate that, sir.

Any questions? Hearing none, is there a motion? Second. Second. been moved by Mrs. Roundtree, seconded by Mr. Smith. All in favor say aye. Those opposed, the ayes have it. The ordinance is introduced.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of Board 118-26, this is a resolution for signatory authority agreements for transportation-related projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes.

Thank you, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, members of the board. Good evening. This was, as we discussed in work session, but this board paper would affirm the county's commitment to fund the locality share of projects under various grant programs for transportation-related projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation, or VDOT. VDOT requires localities by resolution to provide assurance of its commitment to funding its local share of each project. The county manager or his designee would be authorized to execute all agreements and or addendums for any approved projects with VDOT. The Director of Public Works recommends approval of the board paper, and the County Manager concurs, so happy to answer any questions.

Thank you, Mr. Hughes. Colleagues, any questions for Mr. Hughes? Hearing none, is there a motion? Move by Mr. Rogich, is there a second? Second. Seconded by Mr. Smith. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, the ayes have it. The resolution passes.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, resolution encompassing all districts, endorsement and authorization to submit letter of intent to participate the Virginia Department of Transportation smart scale program for fiscal 2028. Mr. Hughes. Thank you, Mr. Manager.

This board paper would authorize the director of public works to submit a letter of intent to participate in the smart scale program of the Virginia Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2028. The program allocates funds for transportation projects such as highway improvements, transit and rail capacity expansion, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and transportation demand management. The county has identified 21 potential projects, as shared with you earlier in the work session, that are eligible for applications to the Smart Scale Funding Program. To participate in the program, the board must authorize staff to submit these projects for funding. and pass a resolution endorsing the specified projects. The Director of Public Works recommends approval of the board paper, and the county manager occurs. So happy to answer any questions on this one. Thank you again, Mr. Hughes.

Colleagues, any questions for Mr. Hughes? Seeing none, is there a motion? Moved by Ms. Roundtree. Is there a second? Second. Second by Mrs. Smith. All in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, ayes have it. It's approved.

Mr. Chair, no other papers before the board tonight.

Thank you so much, Mr. Manager, colleagues. Any comments? Hearing none, thank you all for being here. Meeting is adjourned. Have a good night.