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72 P~hr~rv 2~. "A RESOLUTION OPBOSING THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' PLAN TO VERTICALLY EXPAND THE CRANEY ISLAND DISPOSAL AREA AN ADDITIONAL 12'; SUPPORTING U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' EFFORTS SEEKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO STUDY ALTER- NATIVE MEANS FOR DISPOSING OF DREDGED ~&~TERIALS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, this Council steadfastly reiterates its opposition to any plan of expansion to Craney Island as a disposal area; and WHEREAS, despite the steadfast opposition of expanding Craney Island as a disposal area, the Craney Island Commission has recommended, subject to certain conditions, that this Council support the U. S. Corps of Engineers' efforts to seek additional funds to study alternative means to dispose of dredged materials in the Hampton Roads- Chesapeake Bay area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it steadfastly reiterates its opposition previously resolved on January 28, to any plan of expansion to Craney Island as a disposal area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council supports the U. S. Corps of Engineers' efforts to seek additional funds to study alternative means for disposing of dredged material~ in the Hampton Roads -Chesapeake Bay mrea, but only upon the following conditions: (1) Such study does not include the expansion of Craney Island either vertically or horizontally; (2) The alternative means are limited to the following and in this priority: (a) Ocean dumping of dredge material; (b) Creation of islands in the Hampton-Roads- Chesapeake Bay Area; (c) Feasibility of the use of the Nansemond site; (3) Said study be completed by 1979 and an alternative herein listed be implemented to eliminate the necessity Of expanding Craney Island. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to forward this resolution to all appropriate Federal Agencies.'~ Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 75-101 - Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, that the Council meet in an executive session prior to the next.regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose of: (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions; (2) Discussing the disposition of City property; (3) Consultation with Counsel pertainmng to legal matters; was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Early, ~Elliott, Holley, Nays: None Eee~ge R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, Oast, Wentz, Davis spoke regarding the above resolution. 75-102 - Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Oast to go into the election~of a member to the Patrick Henry Hospital Board, was adopted by unanimous vote. Mr. Wentz nominated Robert E. Bridges, Director of Social Services Bureau. Ma~&en,~zo-fMr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Elliot to close nominations and Mr. Bridges elected to serve on Patrick Henry Hospital Board, was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Etliott, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. was APPROVED City Clerk