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April 13, 2004 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA that the City Council hereby extends to its colleagues in the City of Norfolk, the Hampton Roads Partnership, the Norfolk Baseball Company, and all those involved in this effort its sincere best wishes and whole-hearted support in their goal of acquiring the Montreal Expos and bringing a professional sports franchise to our region." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 04 - 143 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 04 - 144 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Pitts spoke about rebuilding losses from Hurricane Isabel, and explained that the timeline to rebuild has been extended to December 31, 2004. Councilman Benn spoke on today's positive public work session. Councilman Whitehurst spoke on the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon, May 2, 2004. Councilman Moody spoke on the number of streetlights reported out in the City and reported on a meeting with Dominion Virginia Power with regard to this matter. Councilwoman Randall thanked the Department of Social Services for helping with a homeless family. Also, she thanked Toora Burton for the musical selection on Child Abuse Prevention. Councilman Pitts complimented the Brighton/Prentis Park Civic League on awarding and honoring people in their Neighborhood Watch for keeping crime down. Also, he attended the Gosport Awards Banquet for public safety. Councilman Moody thanked the City Manager and staff for the revitalization plan for Cradock due in September. 03 - 145 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Billy Moon, 3912 Anchor Avenue, expressed thanks for taking care of the problems he has reported. Richard Gaddis, 2416 Lakewood Lane, spoke on the history of funds for the Police and Fire Retirement System, and requested putting off the $380,000 contribution to the system, and letting actuaries work with retirees to recommend what should be done with the money. 3. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke on the budget and tax increases. 4. Richard C. Journee III, 309 Thelmar Lane, spoke on additional support for disabled Police and Fire retirees. 5. Lamar Norman, 104 Diamond Avenue, spoke on the March of Dime Walk-A-Thon and encouraged participation of others. Martin Smith-Rodden, 1731 Barron Street, expressed gratitude for the efforts of Council to preserve the Sexual Assault Nursing Program at Maryview Medical Center.