2025-04-04- emergency town council meeting.pdf
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At an emergency Town Council meeting on April 4, 2025, Centreville council introduced and unanimously approved Emergency Ordinance 05-2025 (Administrative Search Warrants) as amended to restrict it to non-residential property and add a 120-day sunset; several citizens spoke in opposition to the original broad/vague language. Council President Ashley Kaiser said the ordinance language will be revised for future submission, and staff noted plans for a Town Facebook page and website notifications for alerts and meetings.
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Emergency Meeting - Town Council of Centreville April 4, 2025 4:00 p.m. M I N U T E S The April 4, 2025 Town Council meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Ashley H. Kaiser at the Centreville Wharf Building, 101 Water Way (Watson Road), 1st floor meeting room. The following members and staff were present: Ashley H. Kaiser, President; Jefferey D. Kiel, Vice President; Daniel B. Worth, Jim A. Beauchamp, and Sandra L. Huffer, Members; Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney; and Gaye Adams, Town Clerk. Citizens Comments Mr. Dan Rosendale, Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith, Caroline Huddelston, Michelle Owels, and Kyle Holcomb provided concerns and opposition to Emergency Ordinance 05-2025 – Administrative Search Warrants as written. All mentioned the language is too broad, not definitive enough, as well as the timeline and objective standard used for reaching out and talking to the landowner is vague. Discussion: Emergency Ordinance 05-2025 – Administrative Search Warrants – Sponsored by Council President Kaiser • Ordinance 05-2025 was introduced for the purpose of adding a new Chapter 2 entitled Administrative Search Warrants to the Town Code. • Ms. Kaiser thanked the citizens for their comments, and the Council discussed the objections regarding Ordinance 05-2025. • Mr. Worth proposed limiting it to commercial property. • Mr. Beauchamp proposed a time limit on the Ordinance. • After a lengthy discussion, Ms. Kaiser stated the Ordinance will be updated to reflect the items discussed to add non-residential administrative search warrants and add sunset language to state that this Ordinance ends 120 days from the enactment. • Ms. Kaiser asked for a motion on proposed Ordinance 05-2025 with amendments. • Mr. Beauchamp motioned to accept Emergency Ordinance 05-2025 Administrative Search Warrants amended with restrictions on non-residential and the added sunset period of 120 days from the date of enactment. • Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. • Ms. Kaiser called for a Roll Call Vote, which passed unanimously. Council Member Yes No Abstain Absent Council Member Beauchamp X Council Member Huffer X President Kaiser X Vice President Kiel X Council Member Worth X Citizens Comments • Mr. Dan Rosendale thanked the Council for the amendments • Ms. Colleen Moscove asked if this Ordinance would be re-submitted. Ms. Kaiser stated that the Council will be working on that, and it will have to contain specific language needed in the Town Code for such emergencies. • Ms. Andrea Grabenstein, reporter for the Bay Times and Record Observer, asked if this Emergency Ordinance pertained to a specific property in Town. Ms. Kaiser stated the Ordinance pertains to a public nuisance that affects the health, safety, and welfare of the Town’s citizens. • Mr. Billy Gordon asked if a Town of Centreville Facebook page will be created to help inform the citizens and create more awareness on such occasions as emergency meetings. Ms. Brinkley stated that yes, a Town Facebook page will be forthcoming. • Ms. Brinkley and Ms. Adams also stated that on the Town’s website, there is a place to sign up for 2025-04-04- Emergency Town Council Meeting Page | 1 notifications under the Government tab. Click on “Subscribe to Board and Committee Meetings” which will provide a list to sign up for, as well as Events and Emergency alerts. Signing up for these will send notifications via email and text message. • The Council thanked so many citizens for coming out and reminded them that the Town has several openings on Boards and Commissions and that they should sign up to volunteer for the Town. Ms. Kaiser adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, R. Gaye Adams Town Clerk Council Action Items • Approved Ordinance 05-2025 – Emergency – Administrative – Search Warrants with amendments. 2025-04-04- Emergency Town Council Meeting Page | 2