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City of Poquoson - City Council meeting - 2026-06-08
Published: Jun 8, 2026
City Council Convenes Closed Session for Legal Consultation, Certifies Open Meeting Compliance
The City Council entered into a closed session to consult with the city attorney on a specific legal matter, as permitted by section 2.2-3711A8 of the Code of Virginia. Following the closed session, the council reconvened and certified that only public business matters lawfully exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed, and that these matters were limited to those identified in the motion to enter closed session.
Councilman South Hall Thanks Constituents, Responders, and AV Support Staff
Councilman South Hall expressed gratitude to attendees and viewers, encouraged residents to apply for vacant board and commission positions, and shared a personal account of his wife's recent accident. He thanked the rescue squads, specifically Tommy Diggs and Anthony Gioino, for their professional and timely response, which ensured his wife received good care and was transported to the hospital. He also thanked Jason Ernsen for assisting with audio-visual support for the meeting.
Councilman Keith Shares Updates on Community Events, Personnel, and Local Services
Councilman Keith provided several updates from recent community engagements. He attended the high school graduation, noting the mixed emotions of parents. He also spoke with Delegate Virgil Thornton and Council Board Chair Burbage. He attended the Lee Civic Leader Association luncheon, where he met a Brigadier General and a new Senior Master Sergeant who are relocating to Posen. He learned that the Langley runway will be closed for approximately four months next year for construction, although the exact timing was not specified. Finally, he announced the upcoming Posen mobile food pantry distribution on Thursday morning at MS Baptist Church, sponsored by the Posen Lions Club.
City Council Approves $377,344 in Additional Appropriations and Transfers for FY 2026
The council approved an ordinance making additional appropriations and transfers for fiscal year 2026 in the general fund for various departments. This is described as a normal end-of-year cleanup process to account for additional revenue and grants received by departments such as the library, fire department, police department, opioid abatement authority, CSA, and parks and recreation. The total amount for these appropriations and transfers is $377,344.
City Council Makes Appointments to School Board, Workforce Development, and Other Commissions
The council adopted a resolution making appointments to various boards and commissions. These include appointments to the school board, the Workforce Development Consortium, the Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission, and the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) Policy Board.
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