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.177 May 13. 2008 '" Mayor Holley asked that Management Staff send thank you letters to the Delegation responsible for getting the federal legislation for the sound wall through both Houses of Congress. 08 - 236 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 08 - 237 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Rondalyn Mills, 510 McLean Street, voiced her concern for the current retirement plan for Portsmouth Supplemental Retirement System (PSRS) retirees. 2. Luther Anderson, 4910 Johnson Avenue, thanked the City Council for their support during the April 19, 2008 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Drill. He also extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LAPC) meetings. 3. Jill Balbach, 1 Afton Parkway, voiced her concern with what she believes is the City's inability to keep promises made to the citizens in the Cradock neighborhood. 4. R. M Holley, 711 Crawford Street, suggested that the City Council use the 599 money to help fund some of the monetary problems regarding pay raises for the Police and Fire Departments. 5. Dolores Wyatt, 99 Channing Avenue, thanked the City Council for reassuring citizens that the Cradock Library would not be closed. . City Manager Chandler thanked the Management Staff for their hard work and commitment during this budget process. He also expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their faith in the Management Staff and in allowing Staff to be heard during this budget process. Finally, he thanked the citizens of Portsmouth for the opportunity to serve the public and be involved in all aspects of local government democracy. On motion, meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Anit . Sherrod Senior Deputy City Clerk APPROVED- :T::::>R, 1...-'<-,- ~ ~'\ ~ Dr. James W. Holley III Mayor ~ .LJ~ Debra Y. White, C C/AAE City Clerk