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336 July 9, 1974 R. T. Williams to fill an unexpired term, expiring May 1, 1975. School Board Rev. G. Daniel Jones, Joseph E. Parker, and Donald a three year term, expiring July 1, 1977. Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission C. Kilgore to Dr. James W. Holley to be appointed for a three year term, expiring July Saunders Early, Jr., to fill an unexpired term, expiring July 1, 1976. Tidewater Transportat,ion District be appointed for 1, 1977; RoBert W. Wentz, Jr. Western Tidewater C6mmunit¥ Council Phin Horton, Archie Elliott, Jrt, and Edward L. Oast, Jr. Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Early, that nominations be closed on the Hampton Roads Area Committee, Parking Authority, School Board, Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission, Tidewater Transportation District and Western Tidewater Community Council, and all members nominated to said boards and commissions were elected by unanimous vote. 74-310 - Motion of Mr. Early and an executive session prior to the next of: s~conded by Mr, Holley, that the Council regularly scheduled Council meeting f~r meet in the purpos~ (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions. (2) Discussing the disposition of City property. (3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters; was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, EarIy, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, the meeting adjourned at APPROVED - 10:20 p.m. City Clerk * The following report presented by W. H. Blackwell, Jr., Chairman, Craney Island Study Commission: "On May 14, 1974 the City Council referred the matter of the Craney Island Land Fill Area to the Craney Island Study Commission to examine and report to the City Council on it's impact on the economy of Portsmouth. Since the Craney Island Study Commission has not been active since 1971, a question concerning the eligibility of the original members arose. This was resolved on June 19, 1974 and the Study Commission has preceded to investigate ~his matter. We have examined the report of the Virginia Port Authority to the Govezn~rand to the General Assembly of V~rginia titled "Hamoton Roads Area Future Dredge Disposal Site". We have received additional information fr~m the Corps of Engi- neers and representatives of the Study Commission have met with Admiral Holmes of the Virginia Port Authority and Mr. James Douglas of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to discuss this matter. In the initial report of the Craney Island Study Commission submitted to City Council on July 13, 1971, the Study Commission recognized the urgent financial problems that faced Portsmouth and further recognized the tremendous importance of the Craney Island Land Fill Area to the future economic well being of the City.. We have reviewed our initial report and find that the recommendations of this Commission made in 1971 are still valid. While the report that I am submitting tonight is preliminary and we intend to go into this matte in much greater depth, we offer the following recommendations for immediate action by the City Council. I. An engineering study of ~he uses which could be mad~ of the Crane¥ ~sland Land ~ill Area if filled to its present design heigtut ~tf.l~.5 feet above mean sea level should be made. 2. An engineering study of the uses of the Craney Island Land Fill Area if filled to the proposed height of 28 feet above mean sea level should be made. 3. A study of the economic value to the City of Portsmouth in terms of jobs and taxes based on the findings of the engineering study proposed in recommendation number one above should be made.