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January 26, 1999 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, there were present: Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor Bernard D. Griffin, Sr., Cameron C. Pitts, P. Ward Robinett, Jr., J. Thomas Benn III, William E. Moody, Jr., Charles B. Whitehurst, Sr., City Manager Ronald W. Massie, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Vice Mayor Bernard D. Griffin, Sr. opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting on January 12, 1999, and a Regular Meeting on January 12, 1999, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 99-14 - Presentations: Proclamation presented to Hugh Copeland for "Hurrah Players Day." Presentation of special lapel pins to newly appointed members of the Youth Advisory Commission. - Public Hearing - 99-15 - Public Hearing on proposed change in designation of voting place for Precinct 14 FROM the Christian Antioch Church, 2200 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Virginia to the Emily Spong Elementary School, 2200 Piedmont Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia. 1. Dianna Dirkx, 724 Cambridge Avenue, questioned whether the Emily Spong would be opened to the children on voting day and various safety issues. - Unfinished Business- 99-04 - Use Permit: Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: 99-04 (a): "RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT TO SANDRA PINNOCK FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY AT 1220 CAVALIER BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, Sandra Pinnock has made application pursuant to Section 40- 43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988)for the modification of the conditions of a use permit originally granted to her by resolution of the City Council dated May 25, 1993, to operate a child day care facility at 1220 Cavalier Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the applicant and the Planning Director have done all things required to be done in connection with said application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the granting the application for an amended use permit with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That the use for which the permit hereinafter-described is sought: (a) Will not adversely affect the health and safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use;