11:00AM
Truist Place, Richmond, VA
Council Members Present
Officers:
Nathan R. Green (James City County/Williamsburg),Chairman
Shannon L. Taylor (Henrico County), First Vice Chairman
Bryan L. Porter (Alexandria), Secretary (Zoom)
Colin D. Stolle (Virginia Beach), Past Chairman
Council District Representatives:
- Julia H. Sichol (Westmoreland County)
- Krystyn L. Reid (York County)
- Bryan L. Porter (Alexandria)(Zoom)
- Michael D. Jones (Wythe County)
- Amy M. Ashworth (Prince William County)
Other Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Present
Donald S. Caldwell (Roanoke City)(Zoom)
Patricia T. Watson (Greensville County/Emporia)
Beverly P. Leatherbury (Northampton County)(Zoom)
Georgette C. Phillips (Isle of Wight) (Zoom)
Stacey T. Davenport (Chesterfield County)
Susan O. Fierro (Prince George County)(Zoom)
Christian E. Rehak (Radford)(Zoom)
Heather D. Hovermale (Winchester)(Zoom)
Derek Davis (Surry County)
Colette Wallace McEachin (Richmond)
Bethany Harrison (Lynchburg) (Zoom)
Justin Griffith (Pulaski County) (Zoom)
Tiffany Buckner (Petersburg)(Zoom)
Meredith Adkins (King & Queen County) (Zoom)
Eric Cooke (Southampton County)(Zoom)
Guests
Cynthia Lee (National Center for State Courts)
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorneys Present
David Chappell (Brunswick County) (Zoom)
Jessica Preston (Salem)(Zoom)
Shari Skipper (Hanover County)(Zoom)
Lori DeGiosia (Stafford County)(Zoom)
CASC Staff Present
Jane Sherman Chambers
Paula Bruns (Zoom)
VACA Staff Present
Amanda Howie, Administrator
Call to Order
Mr. Stolle called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
Minutes
The draft minutes from the January 25, 2022, meeting were previously posted and circulated to Council. The minutes were approved as submitted.
Chairman’s Report
None.
Administrator’s Report
Ms. Chambers reviewed the agenda items:
Old Business
CATF Update
Ms. Chambers reviewed the CATF balance sheet reflecting account activity through December 31, 2021. A statement for January 2022 was not yet available.
2022 Spring Institute Update
Ms. Chambers circulated a draft of the 2022 Spring Institute agenda. She reminded members that due to COVID concerns, a limited simulcast will be offered that will include general sessions and Track A. She expressed concern that this will result in a drop off in hotel room sales. She reviewed the number of rooms for which CASC has contracted at each of four hotels and reported that she is aware that some people are reserving rooms outside of our rooms blocks. The ramifications of this practice to CASC were discussed and will be addressed with membership. Ms. Chambers also reported that on Tuesday, April 12, 2022,CASC will offer three sessions of the “Hearing Voices” interactive exercise. Sign-up for those sessions will take place on Monday, April 11. Registration for the online simulcast of Spring Institute will take place in late February/early March.
2024 Executive Program
Ms. Chambers reported that CASC has put the 2024 Executive Program out for bid in Charlottesville. The Omni will not offer state per diem rate lodging.
CASC’s New Traffic Resource Prosecutor (TSRP)
Ms. Chambers introduced CASC’s new TSRP, Paula Bruns. Ms. Bruns spoke briefly and encouraged members and their assistants to attend the upcoming traffic safety programs.
Updated Council & Board Representative List
Ms. Chambers circulated the most recent list of Council & Board representatives. She noted that new Council members are: Ms. Reid from York County, Mr. Fatehi from Norfolk and Mr. Jones from Wythe County.
New Business
CASC Finance Committee Meeting
Ms. Chambers reported that in consultation with Mr. Haislip, committee chairman, she will schedule a Finance Committee meeting after the Spring Institute reimbursement window closes.
CASC Standing Committee Membership
Ms. Chambers reported that there are two vacancies on the CASC Standing Committee on Ethics. Mr. Davis and Ms. Davenport volunteered to serve on the committee along with Ms. Taylor, Chairperson, Mr. Ledbetter and Mr. Arrington. Their terms will expire in December 2024.
Adjournment
There being no further business before Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Richmond Convention Center, Room B-15 A-C (First Level).