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June 27, 199~ 95-314 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to repeal the application of the vesting requirement of Section 30-236 (c) of the City Code. "On April 25, 1995, Mr. Edward White the Chairman of the Portsmouth Supplemental and Fire and Police Retirement Board asked that I request City Council to repeal the Retirement Code in order to allow a former member to receive a pension. In 1972 an employee of the Police Department terminated employment at the age of 49 years and 6 months and after the completion of 24 years of service. At the time of this termination he was informed that he was vested and would be eligible to receive a pension at age 60. However, he later learned that in order to receive a pension at the time of his termination, a member had to be age 50 with at least 20 years of service. The Retirement Board, after reviewing the individual's statement, unanimously agreed that he had received erroneous information and he should be entitled to a pension. In order for the Retirement Board to review hie application for normal service retirement City Council must consider repealing Section 30-236 (c) i of the Retirement Code." Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to waive the application of Section 30-236 (c) i of the Retirement Code as to Charles Ragland only, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Pitts, Robinett Nays: None Abstained: Martin represents applicant. - NEW BUSINESS - 95-316 Boards and Commission There were no appointments. 95-317 Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Martin requested further information on a letter received that referenced drug dealing in the Cavalier Manor area. Councilman Martin requested expedient Scheduling of public hearings for elected School BoardS. 95-318 - Receipt of Other Communications There were no other communications. 95-319 - Continued Non-Agenda Speakers There were no other speakers. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Hawks, to go into ExeCutive Session pursuant to provisions of Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia for the following: (1) Consideration of a personnel matter involving Council appointees, as permitted under Subsection (A) (1). The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion of Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, 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: