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January 10, 2017 Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 33 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. Dr. Whitaker asked City Attorney Ashby for an update on Greater Portsmouth  Development Corporation (GPDC) issue.  City Attorney Ashby provided an update to citizens and City Council regarding GPDC. Dr. Whitaker asked City Manager Patton if the cost of the landfill scale was to replace  an existing scale or to provide a scale to weigh trucks.  City Manager Patton provided citizens and City Council with an update on the landfill scale. Dr. Whitaker asked City Manager Patton if Staff was keeping track of whether or not  contractors and sub-contractors for upcoming Public Utility projects were involved in minority contracting.  City Manager Patton informed citizens and City Council she would provide that information at a later date. Dr. Whitaker wanted the record to reflect the following statement:  “I am opposed to having SPSA negotiate with Wheelabrator on the transfer station because we (City Council) already have the ability to negotiate directly with Wheelabrator and I do not believe we should turn that over to a third party but should negotiate directly.” 17 - 34 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Pam Kloeppel, 501 Elizabeth Place, congratulated Mayor Rowe on being elected Mayor. Ms. Psimas provided the location and dates of the upcoming budget forums:   Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at Woodrow Wilson High School.  Thursday, February 2, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at I. C. Norcom High School.  Monday, February 6, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at Churchland High School.  Citizens can also participate online by going to: portsmouthva.gov/budgetsurvey 2. Steve Carroll, 3112 River Edge Drive, welcomed the new members of City Council and thanked City staff for a job well done clearing the streets after the snow storm. 3. Lorenzo Waters, 811 Hancock Avenue, voiced his opposition to placing a transfer station in Cavalier Manor. 4. Barry Doughty, 1515 Belafonte Drive, voiced his opposition to placing a transfer station in Cavalier Manor. 5. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, voiced his concern with various issues within the City. 6. Larry Jones, 1220 Nero Drive, voiced his opposition to placing a transfer station in Cavalier Manor. 7. James Overton, 315 Astor Avenue, voiced his opposition to placing a transfer station in Cavalier Manor and asked that the location not be considered.