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June 14. 2005 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, there were present: Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor William E. Moody, Jr., Charles B. Whitehurst, Sr., Marlene W. Randall, Stephen E. Heretick, Elizabeth M. Psimas, Ray A. Smith, Sr., Interim City Manager James B. Oliver, Jr., City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Councilman Ray A. Smith opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting on May 23, 2005, a Called Meeting on May 24, 2005, and a Regular Meeting on May 24, 2005, and was adopted by unanimous vote. . Councilman Whitehurst spoke on Flag Day, March of Dimes and announced the Mayor's Cup Blood Drive. 05 - 258 - Presentations: . Proclamation presented to David Griffin for "TodiMusicFest Month." . Presentation of a Key to the City to Madison Rhoads, "Little Miss Portsmouth 2005." - Public Hearing - 05 - 259 Public hearing on a proposed Rental Inspection Ordinance and Rental Inspection Districts pursuant to Section 36-105.1: 1 of the Code of Virginia. This ordinance will establish a rental inspection program applicable to rental dwelling units located in certain rental inspection districts. 1. Martha Ann Creecy, 317 Dinwiddie Street, spoke on this item. 05 - 260 - Public hearing on use permit and code amendment applications: (a) UP-05-05 DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR - Michael Billips requests permit to operate a repair facility at 2401 Turnpike Road. Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Comprehensive Plan recommends industrial development. a use Vision The Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-05-05 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanimous vote. (b) UP-05-12 HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD - The Country Favorites Restaurant, Inc. is requesting a use permit to change from an eating establishment to a restaurant at their current facility at 3940 George Washington Highway. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. The Comprehensive Plan recommends commercial development. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to concur with the recommendation of Planning Commission that UP-05-12 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanimous vote. (c) UP-05-13 DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR - Carlene McFarland requests a use permit to operate a crafts/gift store at 510 Middle Street. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. The Comprehensive Plan recommends commercial use.