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September 25, 2001 01 - 277 - Adoption of a motion to transfer $360,000 from the Grants Contingency Account to support the State Incentive Grant Program. This program allows the Portsmouth Interagency Network's Prevention Work Group to fund several comprehensive prevention services. No match is required. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to transfer $360,000 from the Grants Contingency Account to support the State Incentive Grant Program. Purpose and Need: · The Governor's Office on Substance Abuse Prevention has made available $360,000 in funds to provide this program locally. · The State Incentive Grant Program allows the Portsmouth Interagency Network's Prevention Work Group to fund comprehensive prevention services that include a social skills development program in four-year-old classrooms, an associated parent education program, an update of community resources, sponsorship of upcoming NEAT Summits, and training to retail clerks on the proper procedures for alcohol sales. Financial Impact: · There is no match requirement. Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to transfer $360,000 from the Grants Contingency Account to support the State Incentive Grant Program, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Whitehurst, Holley None 01 - 278 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. - New Business - 01 - 279 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Whitehurst spoke on a contract signing at Zion Baptist Church and on citizens registering to vote. Vice Mayor Griffin spoke on heroes of the Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. 01 - 280 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. J. Brewer Moore, 4415 County Street, spoke on Portsmouth under five flags. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to waive the rules of order to allow Mr. Morris to complete his remarks, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 2. M. H. Morris, 1503 Hodges Ferry Road, spoke on the History Commission. 3. Ed Mizelle, 4306 Manchester Lane, spoke on Communications with City Officials. 4. Dan Evans, 1130 High Street, spoke on the History Commission. 5. Percy Brown, 1423 Lincoln Street, spoke on attitude. 6. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke on Middle Street Mall. 7. Lloyd Beazley, 3186 Reese Drive, spoke in support for the firefighters going to provide assistance in New York City.