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September 14, 2004 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, commented on the process of appointments and the hierarchy of the Boards and Commissions. 093 04 - 336 - Items Submitted by Council Members Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, that the City not install traffic lights on the Clifford Street Bridge, and was adopted by unanimous vote. ~ Councilman Whitehurst requested information on the Charlestown Townhouses filling bankruptcy and the current status of the Tazewell Apartments as well. ~ Councilwoman Randall announced the next Community Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2004, at Woodrow Wilson High School. ~ Councilwoman Psimas spoke on the decommissioning of the USS Portsmouth on Friday, September 10, 2004. 04 - 337 - Report on Pending Items · Report on Services for Senior Citizens - Dr. L. Pettis Patton 04-338- Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Helen Person, 600 Rutter Street, Apt. B, commented on good news she received from the City about the benches to be installed in the downtown area. Also, she commented on mailboxes at Westbury that continue not to be accessible by seniors. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke on rumors that Council will change its rules to eliminate non agenda speakers from being televised. 3. Joanne Chupik, 3408 Shoreline Drive, Chairman, Commission on Aging, spoke on the Aging Commission and its purpose. 4. Janice Bullin, 3708 Swan Court, spoke on grass issues and commented on her neighbor's e-mail to a member of Council. 5. John Coates, 4617 Mallard Crescent, spoke on public access television. Also, he read Supreme Court history on the 1st and 14"~ amendments, and commented on e-mail communications. 6. G.S. Hale, 117 Shore Drive, commented on activation of a new civic league, and the Clifford Street Bridge project as the primary reason for its reactivation. 7. Elizabeth Stoke, 1 Elmhurst Lane, commented on the firing of the contractor by the City and the rehiring of the contractor by VDOT with regard to the Clifford Street Bridge. Also, she asked Council to act quickly on behalf of the citizens. Maynard Scales, 626 High Street, spoke on watching the City Council meetings on television and challenged the City to take advantage of his time and talents to serve on Boards and Commissions. He also volunteered to assist senior citizens with grass cutting and other jobs. Martha Ann Creecy, 317 Dinwiddie Street, complimented the City Manager on the letter she received about her flooding issue and questioned the Council retreat being held out of town.