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July 8, 2008 PORTSMOUTH PARKING AUTHORITY William Hargrove III to be reappointed to fill a five year term ending June 30, 2013. William Moody, Jr. to be reappointed to fill a five year term ending June 30,2013. CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF GREATER HAMPTON ROADS Elizabeth Psi mas to be reappointed to fill a three year term ending August 31, 2011. PORTSMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY Terry Morrison to be reappointed to fill a four year term ending August 31, 2012. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to close nominations, and the above nominations were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 08 - 319 - Items Submitted by Council Members '" Mr. Whitehurst asked that Council consider authorizing the City Manager to look at every street in the City and designate what streets would be open for truck travel. This would create a clear pathway for trucks to travel and tickets would be issued for those violators. He also asked that the City Council authorize the City Manager to start looking at assessments early to try and get a clear indication of what the assessments may be for the next fiscal year in anticipation for the upcoming budget process. He asked that Council be educated on the process of assessments and have information disseminated to the citizens of the City. '" Mr. Moody asked that Staff look into tow truck drivers being ticketed for being in areas restricted by trucks while operating their business. He also wanted an update on a gate that was placed on a public street in the Sandie Point neighborhood. . Mr. Oksman informed Council that he spoke to the attorney that represents the Sandie Point Condominium Association and they are in the process scheduling a meeting between all parties involved. '" Ms. Randall voiced her concern and asked that staff look into trucks traveling on Greenwood Drive coming off 1-264 and also those trucks that are making short cuts from the industrial area onto Cavalier Boulevard. She voiced her concern regarding the lack of drainage in the area where large ditches are located. '" Ms. Psimas agreed with Mr. Whitehurst that Council needs to discuss assessments as early as possible. She also asked that rather than study every street in Portsmouth with regards to truck traffic have the City Manager along with Staff, the Police Department, and City workers collect data regarding neighborhoods that are currently having issues with truck traffic. 08 - 320 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 08 - 321 - 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. Orlene Mitchell, 2803 Chicago Avenue, voiced her concerns with the PSR System.