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-68 October 28~ 2003 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a permit to the City of Suffolk, Virginia allowing the City of Suffolk to construct and maintain a water transmission main and sewer fome main for the sole purpose of carrying water and sewage over, under and across the property of the City of Portsmouth in the area of the Speights Run Dam, said facilities to be designated as the Turlington Road Water Transmission and Sewer Force Main." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 03 - 397 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 03 - 398 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Whitehurst announced being elected as Chairman of Urban Section for the Virginia Municipal League while in Roanoke, Virgima. Also, he offered his support for the First Cities Coalition. Councilman Pitts announced his attendance at the Virginia Municipal League Conference, and service on the Legislative Committee with support for Councilman Whitehurst. Also, he spoke on fireboat funds coming from the U. S. Department of Transportation. Vice Mayor Griffin spoke in support of Home-A-Rama and congratulated all who have participated. The City Clerk announced the November 11 2003 City Council meeting was canceled by the City Council due to the Veteran's Day holiday. The next meeting will be on November 25, 2003. 03 - 399 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Joseph Lyle, 301 West Freemason Street, spoke on an Economic Development opportunity. 2. Martha Ann Creecy, 317 Dinwiddie Street, spoke on the lack of support from citizens for the Sports Hall of Fame. On motion, meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Minu~es prepar~ /Victor H. Pennington, CMC/// Senior Deputy City Clerk ~' APPROVED - Debra Y. White,~c/AAE City Clerk