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October 14. 2008 08 - 438 - Items Submitted by Council Members '" Mr. Moody stressed the need for more applicants to the City's Boards and Commissions. He also asked that those who interested in volunteering get an application from the City Clerks Office or from the City's website. 08 - 439 - Report on Pending Items 08 - 440 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Brenda Morrisette, 204 Navajo Trail, voiced her concern with the reduction in her husband's retirement and the hardship it has placed on her family financially. 2. Joe Wright, 1451 Welcome Road, asked that the City Council provide better pay for police officers. 3. Reggie Allen, 1421 Wilcox Avenue, voiced his concern with the lack of police presence throughout his neighborhood. '" Ms. Psimas informed City Council and citizens of the honor bestowed to Police Detective Tim McAndrew as Top Cop in the City Portsmouth and as the Regions Top Cop. Ms. Psi mas also asked that Detective McAndrew to be recognized by the City Council at a later date. 4. J. Brewer Moore, 308 Bobby Jones Drive, informed City Council of the six months of silence from the Virginia Port Authority following an article informing the citizens of funds that may be available for community projects. 5. David Cartier, 30B Effingham Street, voiced his concern with the budget cuts with regards to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He also offered solutions on how to improve tourism within the City. 6. Chris Anuswith, 401 Becton Place, Virginia Beach, voiced his concern with the budget cuts with regards to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 7. Veve Edwards, 1020 High Street, voiced his concern with the closing of the summer shelter. 8. Amos Scott voiced his concern with the lack of shelter and jobs for the homeless. '" Mr. Moody recognizing there were several citizens signed up to speak on the issue at Sandie Point asked the City Attorney to give an update on the situation. . City Attorney Oksman provided a brief history and update on the situation at Sandie Point. 9. Chris Dickon, 3 Locust Lane, voiced his opposition to the gate that has been erected generating increased traffic throughout the neighborhood. 10. Glenna Cornett, 201 Thelmar Lane, voiced her opposition to the gate that has been erected generating increased traffic throughout the neighborhood. 11. Dr. Mike Buxton, 317 Thelmar Lane, voiced his opposition to the gate that has been erected generating increased traffic throughout the neighborhood. 12. Christina Carlton, 88 Aylwin Road, informed City Council of the restoration process that is taking place at the Fisher Hill Cemetery.