ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC addressing the Council shall approach the lectern, give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, AND ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AS A BODY RATHER THAN SPEAK TO ANY MEMBER. Unless further time is granted by the Council, ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC shall address the Council one time for a maximum of five (5) minutes, regardless of the number of issues he desires to discuss. PROVIDED however, that the main proponent of any application, petition, or plan that is the subject of a public hearing shall be allowed to address the Council initially for a maximum of ten (10) minutes and later in rebuttal for a maximum of three (3) minutes.

(First Reading) Providing for a percentage of personal property tax relief on qualifying vehicles for 2023 and 2024; and providing for tax levies on personal property for the 2024 tax year, for general municipal purposes. 

(First Reading) Providing for a levy on all real estate located in the City not exempt from taxation to be fixed at $1.20 for the tax year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024 for general municipal purposes. 

(First Reading) Adopting the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, and appropriating the estimated revenues for the year for the objects and purposes stated herein. 

(First Reading) Adopting the budgets for various funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, and appropriating the estimated revenues for the year for the principal purposes stated. 

Consider a motion to approve the City Manager's recommended assignment of fund balance following the Fiscal Year 2022 audit.

(First Reading) To amend and reordain § 277-9 of Chapter 277, Water, of the Colonial Heights City Code to increase charges for water usage.

(First Reading) To amend and reordain § 238-8 of Chapter 238, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of the Colonial Heights City Code to increase charges for sewer service.

(First Reading) Amending § 244-13 of Chapter 244, Solid Waste, of the Colonial Heights City Code by increasing the monthly charges for solid waste collection and disposal and for the collection and recycling of recyclable material.

(First Reading) Increasing the tax on purchased meals to 6.5%.

(First Reading) To adopt a revised General Pay Plan Class and Salary Range that increases the minimum and maximum of each grade’s salary range by a minimum of 2%; adds in the existing positions of Victim Witness Program Assistant/Court Advocate and Victim Witness Program Director to the Pay Plan and adopts the corresponding job descriptions and class specifications; changes the salary grade, job description, and class specifications of the Senior Paralegal/Deputy City Clerk; revises the salary grade and starting salaries of numerous Public Works employees; and increases the pay range for certain part-time positions.

To adopt a revised Public Safety Pay Plan that provides 2% increases between steps for the majority of steps; increases by 6% or more the pay grade of non-supervisory employees; increases by 5-6% the pay grade of supervisory employees; changes all Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants in the Police Department to an 80-hour pay rate; consolidates all Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay grades to create a new Firefighter-EMT pay grade; and increases the pay for the Firefighter-Intermediate pay grade by 2% higher than the Firefighter-EMT pay grade.    

Revising the Operating Budget Policies and Investment Provisions contained in the City’s Financial Management Policies.

Extending the due date for the payment of personal property taxes.