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Ayes: Beamer, Nays: None Abstaining: Barnes Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen Councilman Barnes stated that he abstained because it was the matter of the new council and he did not think that he had the r~ght to set an organizational meeting. 84-232 On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE~PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN SCHOOL BUSES FOR THE PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WHEREAS, Portsmouth Public Schools has made arrangements to acquire fifteen (15) school buses to replace existing fleet equipment; and WHEREAS, the method of purchase thereof is by lease/purchase agreement for a term of five (5) years; and WHEREAS, such method of purchase shall not result in further obligation to the City of Portsmouth and may be terminated by the School Board at its option. NOW, THEREFORE, BE [T RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the Portsmouth Public School Board be, and it hereby is, authorized to lease/purchase fifteen (15) school buses.' Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen Nays: None 84-233 - D. IV. Conners, 441 Broad Street, P~esident-elect of the Port Haven Ceniral Forum, spoke concerning the problem existing between Ms. Judi Spindel, dance ~nstructor' for fihe City Dance Company and the Port Haven Central Forum, and recommended that the City Dance Company fight their own battle and the Forum be allowed to operate on its own. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, that the matter be referred to the City Manager and a report be furnished to Council, and was adopted by unanimous vote~ 84-234 Mrs. Rosalind Gordon, 3902 High Street, spoke concerning the problem at the Port Haven Central Forum, and asked that the matter be investigated and requested-that she be notified of the outcome. 84-233 Councilman Holley, on the behalf of Council, expressed appreciation to Council- man Barnes and Mayor Johansen for the services renderedlto the citizens of Portsmouth and that both would be missed on the Council, and wished each the best of luck in the years to come. Vice Mayor Beamer expressed his ai~Pr~ciation for having the opportunity to serve with Council as Vice Mayo~.for the past two years, and expressed thanks to Councilman Bar~es and Mayor Johansen for their contribution, not only to the City, but to him personally. Mayor Johansen thanked Councilman Holley and Vice MaMor Beamer for their comments and stated than he had enjoyed his term of office during all the good and bad. Councilman Barnes expressed it had been a pleasure to serve on Council for 24 y&ars and felt he had gained a lot ~'~ and everyone who he had served with over the years. 84-236 Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to go into an executive session to discuss the following, and was adopted by unanimous vote: (1) Use, Sale, or Acquisition of Public Property (2) Consultation and Briefing on Legal Matters including Contracts and Litigation. (3) A Personnel Matter (4) Boards and Commissions On mo~i6n me~ting~.adjourned. APPROVED -~ ? City Clerk-~