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September 11, 2007

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America                              

3. Moment of Silence for Victims of September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack    

4. Public Hearings

Approved A. Conditional Use Permit CU-07-231, City of Newport News School Board

Approved B. Authorization to Issue General Obligation Bonds – Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Fund Loan                                                  

Approved C. Acquisition of Property – 501 and 503 Oyster Point Road

Approved D. Conveyance of City–owned Property to the City’s Industrial Development Authority – Parcel 40, Oakland Industrial Park

(Public Hearing Closed no other action taken)   E.  Conveyance of City–owned Property to the City’s Industrial Development Authority – 12636 McManus Boulevard

5. Consent Agenda

Approved A. Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 21, 2007

Approved B. Minutes of Work Session of August 14, 2007

Approved C. Minutes of Special Meeting of August 14, 2007 

Approved D. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 14, 2007

Approved E. Community Services Board Performance Contract

Approved F. City Code Amendment – Designation of Private Roads and Streets for Law Enforcement Purposes

Approved H. Resolution in Memoriam – John James Curry

Approved I. Resolution of Recognition – Laura Nichols

 Haskin,  Whitaker & Sturgis 6. Certification of Voting Delegates – Virginia Municipal League Annual   Conference

Approved  8. Formalization of SisterCity Relationship with City of Greifswald, Germany

Approved 9. Appropriation of Funds – King William Reservoir Project

Approved A. Criminal Justice Professionals Recruiting and Retention Grant          

Approved B. Newport News Healthy Families Hispanic Outreach Program

Approved C. Continuation of Redevelopment Activities at SouthJeffersonPark

 13 Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council

*14. New Business and Councilmember Comments

*THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONCLUDED

 NO LATER THAN10:00 P.M. TO ALLOW PERSONS TO ADDRESS

 CITY COUNCIL UNDER “CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS

 GERMANE TO THE BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL.”

NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL – September 11, 2007

Item 13.   Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council

S. Cherry - Expressed appreciation to the City for its support in the recent death of her husband Gregory Cherry. indicated her desire to continue the community work the he was involved in.

R. DeMaria - Provided historical background on the initial construction of the Deep Creek Pier and the agreement between the donor of the property and Warwick County to keep and maintain  the pier.

J. DeMaria, Jr. - Requested another review by City Council on the pending demolition of the Deep Creek Pier.

J. DeMaria, Sr. - Spoke on the history of the conveyance of the Deep Creek Pier and adjacent property to Warwick County and the Commitment by the county to maintain the pier.

J. Atkinson - Reported on the results of his title search of the Deep Creek Pier property, and offered suggestions to permit it to remain in place.

D. Kundis - Questioned the City’s lack of proper maintenance and Upkeep of the Deep Creek Pier. Urged keeping and rebuilding the pier.

R. Withrow - Urged the City to keep and maintain the Deep Creek Pier. Stressed the positive benefits of keeping the pier.

J. Gergeley - Urged the City to keep Deep Creek Pier. Suggested that it is part of the City’s heritage.

S. Taylor - Thanked the City for the new Doris Miller pool.; Spoke positively about the Police academy; Requested City recognition for the “After School Alliance” and its event on October 18, 2007

K. Place - Spoke on City spending and priorities and citizen dissatisfaction with the City’s decisions with regard to them.

J. Procyson - Requested clarification of selected CIP projects and related borrowing/spending. City Manager is to provide a report.

NEWPORT NEWSCITY COUNCIL – September 11, 2007

       Item 14 .   New Business and Councilmember Comments       

Allen - Thanked all who responded to his mother’s recent illness.

Frank - Requested City Manager to conduct a study in the context of Next CIP of replacing the Deep Creek Pier.; Wished Councilwoman Scott a speedy recovery.; Happy Jewish new year; Welcomed Councilwoman McMillan back from her recent surgery.

McMillan - Thanked everyone for their wishes for a speedy recovery from her recent surgery.; Invited everyone to the 17^th Denbigh Day this Saturday.

Scott -  Congratulated new commander of American Legion Post.

Bateman - Requested City Manager report on the possibility of small Garbage cans for families that don’t need the larger cans.