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Newport News City Council
October 28, 2008
City Council Chambers

7:00 p.m.

Presentation: Resolution in Recognition: The Honorable William F. Haskins

7:30 p.m.

1. Invocation - Pastor Dennis J. Worsham, Lebanon Christian Church

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

3. Public Hearings

Approved    A. Change of Zoning, CZ-08-264 - World Victory Church & Life Center

Approved    B. Resolution of Endorsement - Mariners' Museum SAFTEA-LU Grant Application for USS Monitor Center

4. Consent Agenda

Approved    A. Minutes of Work Session of October 14, 2008

Approved    B. Minutes of Special Meeting of October 14, 2008

Approved    C. Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 14, 2008

Approved    D. Agreement between Virginia Port Authority and the City

Approved    E. Ordinance Amendment Retirement Board Investment Committee

Approved    F. Resolution - Police Narcotics Task Force

Approved    G. Resolution - Police Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Coast Guard

5. Pump Station Generator Installations

Approved    A. Appropriation - $313,000

Approved    B. Award of Bid - R.E.W. Construction

6. Warwick Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

Approved    A. Appropriation - $730,000

Approved    B. Award of Bid - WB&E Construction, Inc.

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

J. Procyson - Gave City Council suggestion on City spending and obligations by reviewing travel, training and meeting expenses for City Council and Administration; Contractual Services and Consultants and the Pension Fund.

S. Meltzer - Invited City Council to the Hidenwood Recreation Association's 4th Annual Community Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 4 p.m.

C. Hogge - Spoke in support of the Deep Creek Pier.

8. New Business

    City Manager - Reminded public of Halloween regulations - children ages 12 and under/7th grade with parent(s) or guardian; activities cease at 8 p.m. Deep Creek Pier report confirmed no legal obligation for replacement; will use the Menchville side of the Harbor for watermen and have no right to use eminent domain to acquire property adjacent to the pier.  City Council agreed to not pursue replacement of the pier. Reminded citizens of the November 6, 2008 City Council meeting.

    City Attorney - Wished Dr. Woodbury a speedy recovery

    City Clerk

    Bateman

    Frank - Wished Dr. Woodbury a speedy recovery as well; informed public of her fall while on City business.

    McMillan - Thanked Dr. Woodbury for providing her with the adventure of a lifetime; thanked residents for coming to the recently held Town Hall meeting.

    Scott

    Vick - Reminded citizens of November 13, 2008 Town Meeting at 6 p.m.

    Whitaker - Wished Dr. Woodbury a speedy recovery.

    Woodbury