October 23, 2012
<br />Motion by Mr. Cherry, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, that City Council approve
<br />the Separation Agreement between the City and Kenneth Chandler in substantially the
<br />same form as presented to City Council this date, and that you, as Mayor be authorized
<br />to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The agreement includes the payment of
<br />one year's salary and benefits as severance pay as per the Mr. Chandler's employment
<br />contract. The public announcement of this severance agreement is made hereby,
<br />pursuant to Section 15.2-1510.1 of the Code of Virginia, and was adopted by the
<br />following vote:
<br />Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Randall, Wright
<br />Nays: Moody, Whitehurst
<br />- Mayor Wright informed citizens that Council had appointed J. Brannon Godfrey
<br />Acting City Manager and that he would be sworn in 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
<br />12 - 431 -Report on Pending Items
<br />• Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by
<br />citizens at the October 9, 2012 City Council Meeting.
<br />12 - 432 -Non-Agenda Speakers
<br />1. Joe Wright, 1451 Welcome Road, voiced his displeasure with the how the City
<br />Council has handled the issues surrounding the City Manager.
<br />2. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, apologized to City Attorney Oksman and
<br />voiced his concern for what he believes is corruption within the City.
<br />3. Robert Brown, 5105 Greenbrook Drive, asked that City Council eliminate the Social
<br />Security Offset.
<br />4. Travis Lee, 15205 Newbill Lane, Carrollton, VA, asked that City Council eliminate
<br />the Social Security Offset.
<br />5. Judy Mallory, 4203 Nina Drive, Chesapeake, VA, asked that City Council eliminate
<br />the Social Security Offset.
<br />6. Peg Nourie, 433 Riverside Drive, presented a piece of plank and deck spike to the
<br />City Council from the HMS Victory along with the certificate of authenticity as a gift to
<br />the Portsmouth Museums.
<br />7. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, asked that the citizens start coming together and
<br />exercise their right to vote on November 6, 2012. He also asked that City Council
<br />eliminate the Social Security Offset.
<br />8. Terry Danaher, 413 Dinwiddie Street, provided an update in the tolls lawsuit. She
<br />also informed citizens and City Council of fundraisers for the lawsuit taking place
<br />November 2-4, 2012.
<br />9. Delores Knight, 33 Kennedy Drive, voiced her concern with a campaign handout.
<br />10. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke on Principle of Liberty #1.
<br />11. Pastor Kevin Kelly, 4404 Southampton Arch, voiced his concern with campaign
<br />flyers that were left on vehicles at the church where he is pastor.
<br />12. Kintrell Devin, 515 Water Lilly Road, asked City Council for support of her new
<br />mentoring program.
<br />13. John Lifsey, 229 Mount Vernon Avenue, invited everyone to the Port Norfolk Civic
<br />League's Boo-Yah 5k run, Sunday, October 28 and to the Holiday Homes Tour,
<br />Sunday, December 9, 2012.
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