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March 28, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, there were present: Mayor John L. Rowe, Jr., Vice Mayor Paige D. Cherry, William E. Moody, Jr., Elizabeth M. Psimas, Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, Nathan J. Clark, Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, City Manager Dr. L. Pettis Patton, City Attorney Solomon H. Ashby, Jr. Chaplain Tom Potter opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Rowe called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of March 13, 2017, of a Called Meeting of March 14, 2017, and of a Regular Meeting of March 14, 2017, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None Presentation:  Acknowledgement of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  Presentation of special lapel pins to newly appointed board and commission members. - City Manager’s Report - 17 - 144 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a $1,000 Junior Player Development Grant from the PGA Mid-Atlantic section and appropriating said amount in the FY 2017 Golf Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services to fund an introductory program for Portsmouth children. Background:  Portsmouth was awarded a grant through the Professional Golfers’ Association of American Mid Atlantic Section (MAPGA) to introduce the game of golf to youth in the city. The program is design to introduce children to the game of golf and valuable important life skills. Discussion:  The Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services was awarded $1,000 for the Junior Player Development Program to purchase a set of 10 junior golf clubs.  The Junior Player Development Program is designed for youth to learn and love the game of golf.  The program is a five day clinic offered at the Links Golf Course in City Park starting June 26, 2017 through June 30, 2017.  It is estimatedthat the program will serve 10 youths from the city. Financial Impact:  There is no City cash match required. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Full implementation of the city of Portsmouth Junior Player Development Program. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: