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April 09, 2024 Mr. Hugel spoke on a citizen’s pleasure boat business being taxed as a commercial  boat enterprise. He asked that an item be placed on the agenda changing the code to place the business in the pleasure boat category. Mr. Barnes asked that a report back be provided on the Youth Summer Jobs Program  to include: The age range of students that participated. ˗ Feasibility of resurrecting the program. ˗ How many students participated in the program. ˗ What dollar amount was provided by the federal government? ˗ Dr. Whitaker inquired about the intern program in the City.  Interim City Manager Patton informed City Council and citizens that it was the ˗ Municipal Fellows program and will provide that information in the report requested by Mr. Barnes. Mayor Glover spoke on the City’s participation in the Hampton Roads Workforce  Counsel Summer Jobs initiative and asked that Interim City Manager Patton also include that in the report back. 24 - 97 - Report on Pending Items  Interim City Manager Patton provided a report back on the request for a forensic audit.  There was a majority consensus of City Council to move forward with a turnover audit. 24 - 98 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Courtland Marriner, 617 South Street, gave accolades for City Council appointees and thanked City staff for their hard work. 2. Mick Kauffman, 1705 Bradford Terrace, thanked City Council for the speed zone sign placed on Peninsula Avenue. 3. Laura MacIntyre, 2006 North Street, voiced her concern with animal control and the feral cats in her neighborhood. 4. Barry Randall-Jenkins, 2936 Berkley Avenue, voiced his concern with increased crime in the City. He also spoke on property that was sold in the City. 5. Sherman Tyler, 1812 Parker Avenue, voiced his concern with the increased crime in the City. 6. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, suggested that the City establish an account that can be voluntarily contributed to by citizens to help those who cannot afford to pay utility bills. 7. Coleman Young, 603 Dinwiddie Street, voiced his concern with what he believes is contaminated land at the Mt. Herman Recreational Center. Councilman Moody asked that Interim City Manager Patton obtain a soil sample for  examination. 8. Donna Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke on trauma and its causes. 9. Dr. William Dodson, 801 Mimosa Road, provided City Council with books. 10. William Britt, 5109 Moonlit Avenue, voiced his concern with the increased crime in the City. 11. Sergio Neal, 1420 Elm Avenue, asked that City Council not be silent on issues that concern citizens.