Norfolk Commissions
COMMISSION ON AGING/LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATION
DESCRIPTION
The Commission advises the department of human
services on coordination and improvement of agencies which seek
to provide services to the elderly. It does so by promoting cooperation
between these agencies, analyzing the needs of Norfolk’s elderly,
collecting information regarding resources available to the elderly
and their effectiveness, becoming involved in legislation regarding
the elderly, and developing a long-term plan targeting the care
of the elderly. It meets the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.
MEMBERS
Ms. Kathleen S. Blanchard, Chairwoman
Ms. Phyllis Scott Armistead
Mr. Ken Bryant
Dr. Peter Chang
Ms. Cynthia S. Creede
Mr. N. Clark Earl
Ms. Joyce S. Hawkins
Mr. James L. Miller
Mr. M. Conway Mitter
Ms. Barbara Z. Murphy
Ms. Debora Pope
Dr. Claude A. Smith
Dr. Valerie Stallings
Ms. Jeanette R. Williams
Ms. Doris L. Young
STIPULATIONS
Of the 15 members, one must be a representative
from each of the following organizations:
Department of Public Health, who must be a member
from the local nursing home pre-admission screening team;
Department of Human Services Board;
Community Services Board;
The Southeastern Virginia Areawide Model Program;
The Norfolk Task Force on Aging;
A representative from a local adult care residence
A medical practitioner
The remaining seven members are citizens-at-large,
and all serve for three year terms.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Director, Human Services Department
- (757) 664-6100
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NORFOLK COMMISSION ON ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DESCRIPTION
The commission seeks to promote development
and awareness of the arts in Norfolk. It serves as an advisor to
the department of development to promote arts programs, and reviews
and evaluates requests from individual departments for necessary
funding for the arts. It renders advice in developing guidelines,
incentives, and methods regarding arts and humanities organizations
that would contribute to the enrichment of the community, and generally
oversees the development of artistic/cultural programs in the city.
The Commission meets the second Monday of every month at 4 p.m.
MEMBERS
Ms. Lorraine Graves, Chairwoman
Ms. Letitia Rose Batey
Ms. Val Jean Crudup
Ms. Mary Beth Dale
Ms. Renee G. Diamonstein
Ms. Susan Skiles Goode
Dr. Joyce Hoffman
Mr. Peter M. Huber
Ms. Margorie Scott Johnson
Mr. Thomas Helm Jones, III
Ms. Bonnie Lambert-Baxter
Mr. Charles V. McPhillips
Mr. Rodney L. Suiter
Mr. Elbert Watson
Mr. Edward J. Woodard, Jr.
STIPULATIONS
The members of the commission are appointed
by the Norfolk City Council, selected so that the majority have
particular interest in dance, letters, symphonic music, nonsymphonic
music, opera, theatre, visual arts, education, and emerging arts
organizations, especially among underserved populations. Board members
serve for 3 year terms without pay.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- RODERICK S. WOOLARD
- Director, Development Department
- (757) 664-4310
CIVIC FACILITIES COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The commission advises the director of the department
of Civic Facilities and the city manager in matters pertaining to
policy, promotion of attractions, expenditures, and use and operation
of all facilities. It meets once a month on the fourth Monday at
4 p.m., with a quorum consisting of 7 members.
MEMBERS
Mr. Richard W. Gresham, Chairman
Mr. Melvin L. Holloman, V-Chair
Mr. Linwood D. Beckner
Mr. Glen Bonney
Mr. Charles S. Gifford
Mr. Tony V. Harold
Mr. Peter M. Shaw
STIPULATIONS
The 8 members are all citizens of the city and
are appointed by City Council. They serve terms of 3 years. The
commission elects a chair and vice-chair.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- John Rhamstine
- Director, Civic Facilities
- (757) 664-6953
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The Civil Service Commission prescribes, amends,
and enforces rules for the classified service of the city and is
vested with investigative power concerning the enforcement and effect
of said rules. The commission meets the first Wednesday of each
month at 8 a.m.
MEMBERS
Ms. Nancy Pleasants Diffenbaugh
Mr. Charles Earl Gore
Ms. Heather A. Mullen
STIPULATIONS
The 3 commissioners are appointed by City Council
for terms of six years.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Nancy N. Olivo
- Director, Department of Human Resources
- (757) 664-4461
NORFOLK COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES
DESCRIPTION
The commission serves as an advisor to the department
of Human Services. It seeks to assist people with disabilities in
achieving more independent lives through promoting awareness of
disabled people’s needs. It seeks to cooperate with other like
organizations to develop educational programs for the public, analyze
the needs of disabled people in the city, and advise the City Council
of its findings. It is also to review and make recommendations on
legislative matters that concern the welfare of those with disabilities.
The commission meets the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
MEMBERS
Ms. Helen N. Brown, Acting Chairwoman
Mr. Paul Atkinson, Jr.
Dr. Terry Colby Barr
Ms. Annette Burberry
Ms. Marylin T. Copeland
Ms. Aimee’ W. Hadfield
Ms. Doris O. Hildreth
Ms. Pamela S. Katrancha
Mr. Norman Miller
Ms. Helen K. Payton
Ms. Shirley Confino Rehder
Ms. Shaunna L. Robey
Mr. Harry Strong
Mr. Orrick Toliver
STIPULATIONS
Members are citizens of the city and appointed
by City Council. Membership is selected to include a majority of
persons who are either disabled or come from the immediate family
of a person with a disability. Membership should also reflect other
organizations for people with disabilities as well as representatives
of the building industry, business, educational institutions, employment
training and placement services, and relevant sectors of the medical
establishment. A chair is to be elected by the membership, and the
commission holds meetings bimonthly or at the call of the chair.
Members serve for three-year terms.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Director, Department of Human Services
- (757) 664-6100
NORFOLK ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The commission acts in an advisory capacity
to the Director of Public Works on matters affecting the quality
of the local environment. It seeks to empower citizens with environmental
stewardship and pride, developing educational programs and promoting
communication and cooperation. The commission meets on the third
Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m.
MEMBERS
Mr. Willie Barnes, Chairman
Mr. Robert S. Berz
Ms. Elizabeth A. Birchter
Mr. John Hampden Chamberlayne
Mr. John A. Coggeshell
Dr. Denise M. Davis
Mr. William F. Devine
Mr. A. James English, Jr.
Mr. Charles E. Fleetwood
Mr. Dale Gauding
Mr. Ellis W. James
Mr. Anthony L. Kealy
Mr. Darren J. Klink
Mr. Jeffrey P. Miskill
Ms. Debora Mosher
Mr. Joel T. O’Hern, Jr.
Mr. Richard Ken Parker
Ms. Barbara Scott
Mr. Thomas Smigiel
Ms. Sharon S. Smith
Mr. Michael C. Spencer
Ms. Audrey P. Webb
STIPULATIONS
Members are appointed by City Council and are
citizens of the city. They include representatives selected from
the following major segments of the city: citizen interest, business
and industry, professions, communications, schools, armed forces,
and community organizations. Ex officio members with no voting authority
shall be appointed from the municipal operations staff representing
the director of public works, the superintendent of waste management,
the director of public health, the environmental services manager,
and the stormwater engineer. The board elects a chair, two vice-chairs,
and any other necessary officers. Terms are for three years.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- John Deuel
- Executive Coordinator for the Commission
- (757) 441-1347
NORFOLK EROSION ADVISORY COMMISSION/WETLANDS
BOARD
DESCRIPTION
Duties of this commission include determining
the erosion problems of city beaches and erosion control projects,
assessing program implementation, and strategizing to counteract
those problems. It then assesses the program implementation and
effectiveness. The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month
at 2:00 p.m.
MEMBERS
See "WETLANDS BOARD"
STIPULATIONS
These members are appointed by City Council,
and serve for terms of five years. A chair is elected and serves
a term of one year with the possibility of self-succession.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Lee Rosenburg
- Environmental Services Manager
- (757) 664-4373
NORFOLK HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
This
board advises the director of the department of Public Health. It
also therefore evaluates local health services, reporting on its
findings to City Council as well as implementing plans for further
development and coordination of the city’s health care services.
They meet quarterly on the second Thursday of the quarter at 5:15
p.m.
MEMBERS
Dr. Robert J. Faulconer, Chairman
Mr. Webster M. Chandler, Jr.
Mr. A. James English, Jr.
Dr. Travis Lee
Dr. Robert F. Mann
Dr. Emanuel W. Michaels
Dr. Edward C. Oldfield, III
Dr. J. Thomas Pierce
Mr. Michael C. Spencer
Reverend Barbara Amos
Dr. Emanuel Stein
Mr. Michael Stredler
Mr. Herman Wallace
Dr. Robert B. Whitmore
Dr. Jaewan Yoon
STIPULATIONS
The
membership, appointed by the council, includes representatives from
the following: health care providers, recipients of health department
services, state and local agencies with programs operated in conjunction
with the health department, and the public at large. No more
than two elected officials may serve on the board. Members
serve in staggered three-year terms. The board also elects
a chair. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the local
health director to attend the meetings of the board, provide information
concerning the operation of the local health department, and participate
with the board in preparation and review of the comprehensive plan
for the development, coordination, and evaluation of local health
services systems.
- CITY
STAFF CONTACT
- VALERIE
STALLINGS, M.D. and M.P.
- Director,
Department of Public Health
- (757)
683-2796
NORFOLK HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The commission meets a minimum of four times
per year, and has the responsibility of recommending to the Council
plans for the formulation of a highway safety program for the City
and conducting a periodic review of the program. Meetings are held quarterly.
MEMBERS
Ms. Guzin Akan
Lt. Jerold G. Beer
Mr. Timothy S. Forbes
Mr. Reggie Gobel
Mr. Loy Senter
Dr. Theresa W. Whibley
STIPULATIONS
The following are members and serve in ex officio
capacity:
The Chief of Police
The Director of Public Works
The Superintendent of Paramedical Rescue Services
The City Safety Specialist
The President of the Norfolk Safety Council
One councilperson and one representative of
the Norfolk School System also are members, and are appointed for
terms of three years. The commission elects a chair and a vice-chair.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Guzin Akan
- City Traffic Engineer
- (757) 664-7300
LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATION COMMITTEE
DESCRIPTION
See "COMMISSION ON AGING/LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATION"
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NORFOLK MUNICIPAL BOND COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The duties of this commission are to survey
aspects of the city’s bonded indebtedness, determine the soundness
of maturity schedules and the annual debt requirements which must
be met in future years, prepare estimates of the city’s legal
bonding capacity and limitations, forecast the feasibility of the
issuing of additional bonds, and recommend the programming of future
bond issues. It also advises City Council on all its findings and
assists the officials of the city in the preparation of each bond
prospectus. Meetings are held as needed.
MEMBERS
Mr. William K. Butler, II, Chairman
Mr. Steven G. de Mik
Mr. Paul R. Fraim
Mr. Peter Addison Green, III
Mr. R. Braxton Hill, III
Mr. Keith P. McNair
Mr. Dickinson B. Phillips
Mr. William J. Romig
Mr. Simon H. Scott, III
Ms. Regina V.K. Williams
STIPULATIONS
Serving ex officio on this commission are the
mayor, city treasurer, city manager, and director of finance. The
remaining six members are appointed by city council. A term for
the ex officio members corresponds to their tenure in office, and
other members’ terms are three years long.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Steve de Mik
- Director of Finance and Business Services
- (757) 664-4346
NORFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The mission of the City Planning Commission is to provide
for the City Council and for the citizens of Norfolk: a comprehensive vision
for the growth and revitalization of the city that is aspiring and attainable;
direction to achieve the economic, social, cultural, environmental, and
aesthetic opportunities available to the city and to its citizens. It does this
through preparing and maintaining the General Plan of Norfolk and its
components, preparing and maintaining the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Norfolk, and providing recommendations to Council on issues of development and
quality of life. Finally, it assesses the effectiveness of plans, programs, and
developmental regulations in achieving the objectives of the General Plan of
Norfolk. The commission meets twice every month, currently meeting on the
second and fourth Thursday at 1 p.m.
MEMBERS
Mr. Mark B. Warlick, Chairman
Ms. Syble B. Stone, V-Chair
Ms. Lisa Chandler
Mr. Richard Diamonstein
Mr. Earl P. Fraley, Jr.
Mr. Bradley M. Law
Mr. Jared U. Turner
STIPULATIONS
Members are appointed by City Council and are residents of the city. They are qualified by
knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of community growth and development. The term is four years. A chair and vice-chair are elected by the
board.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Department of Planning and Community Development
- (757)664-4752
NORFOLK RECREATION COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
This commission acts as advisor to the director
of the Department of Parks and Recreation in all matters pertaining
to public recreation in the city. It meets on the second Thursday
of the month at 12:15 p.m.
MEMBERS
Mr. Paul L. Ballance, Chairman
Mr. George H. Curtis IV, Vice Chairman
Judge Hal J. Bonney
Mr. Timothy Forbes
Mr. Dwight W. McDowell, III
Mr. Michael S. O’Hearn
Donald Musacchio
STIPULATIONS
The members are appointed by City Council and
are appointed for terms of three years. The commission elects its
own chair and vice-chair should it be deemed necessary.
- CITY STAFF CONTACT
- Department of Neighborhood and Leisure
Services
- (757) 441-2400
NORFOLK COMMISSION TO END HOMELESSNESS
MEMBERS
Ms. Barbara Zoby, Chairwoman
Mr. F Nash Bilisoly
Dr. Deborah M. DiCroce
Rev. Calvin A. Durham
Mr. Paul D. Fraim
Rev. Rich Hardison
Ms. Sherron Heimstra
Ms. Daun S. Hester
Mr. Bruce C. Holbrook
Mr. Linwood Howard
Mr. Mike Hughes
Ms. Edith R. Jones
Dr. Stephen C. Jones
Ms. Mechelle Lassiter
Mr. Bernard M. Liedl
Dr. John Massey
Mrs. Thaler McCormick
Mr. W. Sheppard Miller, III
Ms. Barbara Z. Murphy
Mr. Bernard A. Pishko
Ms. Gina L. Pitrone
Mr. Edwin Roberts
Congressman Robert C. Scott
Mr. Thomas Weaver
Ms. Regina V.K. Williams
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
This commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
MEMBERS
Mr. Anthony L. Burfoot
Mr. Paul D. Fraim
Dr. Theresa W. Whibley
Ms. Regina V.K. Williams
Mr. Barclay C. Winn
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION
Meetings are held as needed.
MEMBERS
Ms. Maizelle Brown
Ms. Susan Skiles Goode
Dr. William J. Hennessey
Mr. Kerry Lynch
Mr. Jeffrey G. Miller
Mr. Craig Reilly
Ms. Stephanie Short
Ms. Anne Stokes
Mr. Franklin W. Thornton, Jr.
Mr. Robert Wojtowicz
Mr. Steve Wright
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT COMMISSION OF HAMPTON ROADS
DESCRIPTION
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
MEMBERS
Mr. Jeffrey K. Raliski
Mr. Paul R. Riddick
Mr. W. Randy Wright
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