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June 24.2008 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 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 Kenneth L. Chandler, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Reverend John Robertson 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. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of June 9, 2008, of a Called Meeting of June 10, 2008, and of a Regular Meeting of June 10, 2008, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 289 - Presentations: . Proclamation presented to David Mitchell for "Alliance Christian School Baseball Team Week." . Presentation to Betty Burrell, Chief Financial Officer, for receiving the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. . Presentation to Councilman Ray A. Smith, Sr. for faithful City Council Service (2004- 2008). - City Manager's Report - 08 - 291 - Adoption of a resolution by the Portsmouth City Council in support of the proposal by Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System to construct an acute care hospital in the City of Suffolk and to designate Maryview Medical Center as the hub of the local Bon Secours System. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . On June 10, 2008, Bon Secours Health System of Virginia made a presentation to City Council outlining their vision for a new model of health care delivery in Hampton Roads. . As part of the presentation, Bon Secours Health System of Virginia requested that City Council adopt a Resolution in support of their Certificate of Public Need Application. Discussion: . Bon Secours has a vision for a new model of health care delivery in Hampton Roads, predicated on: o Establishing "health care town centers" o Building healthier communities o Partnering with physicians o Focusing on the future of health care . Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center was founded in 1945 and today is a 346 bed facility and a comprehensive tertiary facility. The Medical Center has brought many 'firsts' to western Hampton Roads, including the Martha Davis Cancer Center, cardiac catherization, and open heart surgery.