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<br />May 13. 2008
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<br />Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. D. Smith, to adopt the following
<br />ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />08-232 (A):
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<br />"ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-53 IMPOSING
<br />AND LEVYING TAXES FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1ST AND
<br />ENDING JUNE 30TH, ON REAL ESTATE, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY,
<br />PRIVATELY-OWNED PLEASURE BOATS, PRIVATELY-OWNED CAMPING
<br />TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES, AND MACHINERY AND TOOLS WITHIN THE
<br />CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE
<br />FOR THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND THE PUBLIC FREE
<br />SCHOOLS AND TO PAY PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT."
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<br />Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, Holley
<br />Nays: R. Smith
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<br />1. Teddy Lamb, 301 Allen Road, voiced his concern with what he believes is the
<br />closing of the Cradock Library.
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<br />2. Jean Shackelford, 2437 Sterling Point Road, spoke in opposition to the lack of
<br />increased funding for the school system.
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<br />3. Robert Turner, 4313 Templar Drive, voiced his concern with the increase in taxes in
<br />the City.
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<br />4. Laura Somers, 5 Irwin Street, spoke in opposition to the lack of funding provided for
<br />the Cradock revitalization efforts.
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<br />5. Karen Barba, 14 Connor Place, spoke in opposition to the lack of funding provided
<br />for the Cradock revitalization efforts.
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<br />6. Garland Hale, 117 Shore Drive, reported that he received a response from Chief
<br />Financial Officer Betty Burrell regarding a listing of projects and the financial
<br />commitments the City has made to these projects.
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<br />7. Linda Ridenour, 313 Tareyton Lane, spoke in opposition to the lack of increased
<br />funding for the school system.
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<br />Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to address the operating
<br />budget at the next meeting to include the reprogramming of funds.
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<br />o Mayor Holley called for a recess so that the City Council could discuss
<br />options for the operating budget.
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<br />Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to withdraw the previous
<br />motion to address the operating budget at the next meeting to include reprogramming of
<br />funds, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br />Motion by Mr. D. Smith, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt Item 08-232 (B),
<br />and was denied by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Moody, Psimas, D. Smith
<br />Nays: Heretick, Randall, R. Smith, Holley
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