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February. 25. 1997 Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to transfer $13,738 for a Delinquency and Violence Prevention Program, and was adopted by the following vote: ~ Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin; Robinett, Holley Nays: None - NEW BUSINESS - 97 - 59 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 97 - 60 - Items Submitted by Council Members There were no items submitted. 97 - 61 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Helen Person, 1314 Green Street, spoke on her dissatisfaction with the meeting involving EPA on February 19, 1997. 2. Rev. James Griffin, 1528 Maple Avenue, spoke on his dissatisfaction with Portsmouth Community Development Group and the necessary street repairs in the Prentis Place neighborhood. 3. Gus Bryan; 213 Mohican Drive, spoke on various concerns pertaining to the Showcase Nightclub on Airline Boulevard. Motion by Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Robinett, to go into Executive Session pursuant to provisions of Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia for the following: (1) Discussion or consideration of specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel, as permitted by Subsection (A)(7). The motion was adopted by a vote of 5-0 (Absent: Clemons, Pitts). Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, pursuant to Section 2.1- 344.1 of the Code of Virginia certifying that to the best of the Council member's knowledge during the immediately preceding Executive Session of the City Council: (1) Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and (2) OnlY such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the Executive Session was convened, were heard discussed or considered in the meeting by the City Council. The motion was adopted by unaqimous vote, On motion meeting adjourned 8:16 p.m. APPROVED- Dr. James W. Holley III -k S~eila Powell Pittman, CMC/AAE Mayor City Clerk *Vice Mayor Johnny M. Ctemons left at 7:33 p.m. Co~cJ-~:~ Camaron Co Pitts *~as abs, e~t.