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April 17, 2007 At a Special Meeting of the City Council, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007, there were present: Vice Mayor Marlene W. Randall, William E. Moody, Jr., Stephen E. Heretick, Elizabeth M. Psimas, Ray A. Smith, Sr., Douglas L. Smith, City Manager James B. Oliver, Jr., City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Reverend Dr. John O. Agbaje, opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Vice Mayor Randall called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. - Public Hearing - 07 - 179 Public hearing on the recommended 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Plan. 1. George Watkins, 4301 Hatton Point Road, thanked Council for the continued support of the Portsmouth Museums Foundation. 2. Ann Turner, 100 East Road, outlined how the museums contribute to the City. She also thanked Council for the continued support of the Children’s Museum and asked that they support a Cultural Master Plan for the museums. 3. Michael Baron, 428 North Street, spoke in opposition to proposed location of the Courthouse. 4. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed location of the Courthouse and suggested that Council renovate the existing Courthouse. 07 - 180 Public hearing on the City’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008. 1. Barbara Massey, 1677 Hawks Bill Drive, Virginia Beach, brought to Council’s attention the need for additional funding for the School Board. 2. Steve Simons, 801 Mimosa Road, voiced his concern with increased taxes in the City. 3. Jim Bento, 1 Crawford Court, spoke in opposition to proposed increase in the boat tax. 4. Randi Strutton, 4704 Rivershore Road, thanked Council for including the Hoffler Creek Nature Center in the operating budget. 5. Carlton Thomas, 3945 Galleon Drive, Chesapeake, voiced his concern with the lack of funding for schools. 6. Ron Evans, 14 Chippuan Trail, spoke in opposition to the operating budget and asked that there be an increased reduction in the tax rate. 7. Michael Davis, 145 Crawford Parkway, spoke in opposition to the proposed boat tax increase.