Wetlands Board Meeting Procedures

  • Call meeting to order
  • Roll Call - quorum confirmed
  • Chair explains the purpose of the meeting and reads an opening statement
    • The policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Suffolk is clearly stated in the Virginia Wetlands Act (Sec. 28.2-1301) as follows: "Shall preserve and prevent the despoliation and destruction of wetlands within its jurisdiction while accommodating necessary economic development in a manner consistent with wetlands preservation."
  • Approval of the Minutes (comments, questions, or corrections)
  • Chair (or staff) states the case number and presents a brief description of the proposed project. VIMS Report is noted
  • Chair opens the public hearing
  • Applicant and others given an opportunity to speak
  • Chair closes the public hearing
  • Chair asks for comments/discussion from Board members
  • Chair entertains a motion
  • Board can approve, approve with modifications, deny or table the application
  • Chair notes the time limit on the permit with the possibility of any extension if the work is not finished
  • In the case of a denial, the Chair informs the applicant of the right to appeal to the VMRC within 10 days of the Board's decision
    • Steps 5 through 13 are repeated for each case scheduled for Public Hearing.
  • Old Business is discussed
  • New Business is discussed
  • Meeting is adjoined