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January 24, 2017 Social Services Advisory Commission Janene Taylor-Smith to be appointed to fill a term ending June 30, 2020, replacing Almalicia Hatcher. LaToya Parker to be appointed to fill a term ending June 30, 2020, replacing Desaline Perry. Supplemental Retirement Board Laura Belin to be reappointed to fill a term ending September 30, 2020. Tidewater Community College Board Lynn Clements to be appointed to fill a term ending June 30, 2021, replacing Dr. Laura Suggs. Paulette Franklin-Jenkins to be appointed to fill a term ending June 30, 2020, replacing Dr. Lee Armistead. Motion by Mr. Cherry, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to close nominations and the above nominations were adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 60 - Items Submitted by Council Members Ms. Psimas informed citizens and City Council of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard  upcoming Exercise Solid Curtin Citadel Shield 2017 anti-terrorism force protection exercise being conducted January 30-February 10, 2017. Dr. Whitaker asked that City Manager Patton comeback with a report on waste  disposal as it pertains to the following:  Accuracy of the amount Recycling and Disposal Services (RDS) is charging the City per tonnage considering there is no weigh scale.  The lack of a weighing scale and how this may play a role in the life of the landfill.  Why the City is being charged by RDS to pick up recyclables when they can make a profit on the recyclables. Mr. Moody informed citizens and City Council of the following:   City Council Retreat, 10 a.m., Friday, February 3 and 9 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017.  Portsmouth Police Department Blood Drive, Thursday, January 26, 2017. 17 - 61 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 17 - 62 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Barry Randall, 500 Oak Street, voiced his concern with residents of Swanson Homes still living in hotels since Hurricane Matthew.  Donnell Brown, Interim PRHA Director, provided an update on the residents of Swanson Homes. 2. Deborah Nipper, 4821 Thornwood Street, asked for help with a harassing neighbor. 3. Tiffany Niehl, 4804 Colonial Lane, asked for help with a harassing neighbor. 4. Aubrey Holland, 4808 Colonial Lane, asked for help with a harassing neighbor. 5. Scott Pauley, 4805 Colonial Lane, asked for help with a harassing neighbor. 6. Michael Thornton, 1306 Marshall Avenue, voiced his concern with lawsuits against the City.