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March 11. 2008 '" Mr. D. Smith requested additional information on the status of the HRTA and asked that staff provide any information that may be relevant to this issue so that Council could have more clarity of the situation. '" Mr. Moody requested that the Municipal Finance Commission have input on the selection of the auditors and the scope of the independent external audit process. 08 - 137 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 08 - 138 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, wanted to remind citizens that an independent audit of the City will come at a price not only financially but also in manpower from those in the Finance Department. 2. Billy Moon, 3912 Anchor Avenue, Chesapeake, asked for help with the large sink holes on his property in the Peach Tree community. 3. Jim Ellis, 805 Arnold Palmer Drive, continued remarks from the previous Council meeting suggesting ways the City can improve the budget process. He also voiced his support of the Virginia Supreme Court in striking down the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority (HRTA). 4. Larry Robertson, 3806 Harvest Court, brought to Council's attention his frustration with the City issuing use permits and business licenses to residents of the Peachtree Community who have not gotten permission from the Homeowners' Association to do work on or have a business at their residence. 5. J. Brewer Moore, 308 Bobby Jones Drive, informed Council of Senate Bill 3838 creating the Virginia Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 Commission which will prepare and commemorate the Bicentennial Anniversary of Virginia's participation in the War of 1812. 6. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, voiced his opposition to the high real estate tax rate. He also asked that Council adopt a revenue neutral real estate tax rate and provided them with a petition from citizens who also support this idea. 7. Randi Strutton, 4704 Rivershore Road, gave a report on various updates with regards to projects at Hoffler's Creek and requested continued financial support by City Council. 8. Kathleen Carlson, 116 Chowan Drive, invited Council to a bookstore opening and also to a celebration March 27-29, 2008. 9. Jason Knorowski, 3801 Magnolia Drive, voiced his concern with the budget and pay for those in the Police Department. 10. Phyllis Angus, 3811 Fruitwood Court, presented grievances on behalf of the Peachtree Community and requested what steps the community would need to take to redefine their Planned Unit Development (PUD) designation. 11. Clifford Kalmbach, 3702 Magnolia Drive, wanted clarification on monies that had been allotted for a fire station and also about funding provided to the Commonwealth's Attorney Office. 12. C. W. McCoy, 3408 Canterbury Drive, asked that Council abolish the Social Security offset for the Portsmouth Supplemental Retirement retirees.