Williamsburg Notebook: Council Makes Appointments, Approves ARB Requirement Change

By Amber Lester Kennedy Friday, December 09, 2011

The Williamsburg City Council made several appointments to board and commission at its Thursday meeting, including the reappointment of Elise Emanuel to the School Board. The Neighborhood Council will meet Saturday and on Tuesday, the Business Roundtable Lunch will focus on the comprehensive plan process. Read on for more details.

City Council Approves ARB Changes, Makes Appointments

The Williamsburg City Council unanimously approved a change to the Architectural Review Board membership requirements that will allow a nonresident to serve at its Thursday meeting.

Licensed architects living in James City County or the Bruton district of York County will be eligible to serve on the board if they are employed in the city. Deputy Carolyn Murphy said the change was necessary because it was difficult to find a licensed architect who was also resident of the city and willing to serve.

The board also made several appointments to boards and commissions. Elise Emanuel was re-appointed to the Williamsburg-James City County School Board for a four-year term, to expire Dec. 31, 2015.

Demetrios Florakis and Chris Connolly were appointed to four-year terms on the Planning Commission, to expire Dec. 31, 2015. David Stemann was appointed to a four-year term on the Architectural Review Board, and Joe Hertzler will fulfill Florakis’ term on the ARB, to expire Dec. 31, 2012.

Dennis Kiser and Drew Gruber were appointed to five-year terms on the Board of Zoning Appeals, to expire Dec. 31, 2016.

Neighborhood Council Meets Saturday

The Neighborhood Council of Williamsburg meets at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Quarterpath Recreation Center.

Old Towne Medical Center Executive Director David Pribble will speak about the center’s mission, organization and structure. Meeting attendees will also discuss what they would like to see in the Neighborhood Council.

For information, contact Jim Joseph at 565-1549.

RSVP Today for Business Roundtable Lunch

Today is the deadline to RSVP for the next Business Roundtable Lunch, to be held at noon Dec. 13 at the Williamsburg Community Building.

Williamsburg Planning Director Reed Nester will speak about the process to update the Williamsburg Comprehensive Plan.

The lunch will be catered by The Cheese Shop for $11 per person. Attendees can choose from a roast beef, Virginia ham, turkey and veggie sandwich with Swiss or cheddar cheese on French or whole wheat bread.

RSVP by sending your name, business name and choice of sandwich by sending an email to businessroundtable@williamsburgva.gov.