Poquoson EDA approves consent agenda; staff updates include Planet Fitness, CUP for landscaper and grocery-site inquiries

At the start of the February meeting the Poquoson Economic Development Authority approved the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes from Aug. 5, 2025, and the December 2025 treasurer's report. The chair asked for a motion; one board member moved and another seconded. The chair then called for a vote and the consent agenda was approved; the transcript does not provide a clear, named vote tally.

During directors' comments and staff updates, members raised concerns about the frequency of EDA meetings and said staff will coordinate meeting scheduling and topics with city staff when substantive items are available. A staff member told the board they will "try to do better to have current meetings" when there is important information to discuss.

Staff updated the board on local commercial prospects. An unidentified staff member discussed Planet Fitness moving into a shopping-center suite, noting the chain has not confirmed an opening date and earlier owner negotiations had fallen through. The staff member said Planet Fitness plans to occupy about 60–70% of the footprint previously used by a former tenant, leaving an additional storefront available. The city is also expecting a conditional-use permit for a landscaping business across from McPherson but reported no other pending permits in the business corridor. Board members also discussed longstanding rumors about grocery-store interest, including Trader Joe's; staff said recruiting grocery tenants is difficult and no commitments have been finalized.