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488 June 12. 2007 4. J. Brewer Moore, 308 Bobby Jones Drive, gave a report on the American Victory at Craney Island and asked that Council declare June 22 as Battle at Craney Island Day. 5. Reverend Leroy Daniel, Jr., 4423 Birch Road, spoke on the issue of homelessness within the city. 6. G. W. Thomason, 4065 Windybrow Drive, spoke on the issue of homelessness and asked the Council provide adequate shelter throughout the year. 7. John Johnson, 3901 Mariner Drive, informed Council that he was not aware of a decision made by Council to acquire the property known as the "Crab Shack" which is owned by his son. 8. Clarine Roberts, 1420 Flintfield Crescent, Chesapeake, spoke on the issue of homelessness within the city. 9. George Lewis asked that Council include those that are homeless in the decision making process of solving the problem of homelessness within the city. 10. Dr. Thomas Shields, Sr., 527 Green Street, presented some facts to Council regarding homelessness in Portsmouth. 11. Moses Whitehead, 3221 Bangor Drive, Chesapeake, gave a personal account of his experience hiring those that are homeless to work for him. 12. Antoinette Watson, 17 Dewey Street, spoke on the issue of homelessness in Portsmouth and offered solutions to the problem. 13. Vernon Crump, 4732 Mallard Crescent, spoke on the issue of homelessness in Portsmouth. 14. Tony Goodwin, 208 Hamilton Avenue, spoke in opposition to the site of the new courthouse. On motion, meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Minutes prepared by: A' . Sherrod Senior Deputy City Clerk APPROVEp - 'D" .~........ \ ........ ~\\ \,,' Dr. James W. Holley III Mayor i!izY Chief Deputy City Clerk *Mayor James W. Holley left at 8:20 p.m. Councilman Stephen E. Heretick was absent.