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December 8, 1981 "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OPPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH r0 THE CONTINUED USE OF THE CRANEY ISLAND DISPOSAl AREA, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE WHATEVER STEPS ARE NECESSARY IN SUPPORT OF THE COUNCIL'S POSITION ON THIS MATTER AT SUCH TIMES AND IN SUCH FORUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY. WHEP~EAS~ the Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, has released a draft environment- al impact statement for the disposal of dredge materials from the lower Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads Channels which provides for the continued use of the Craney Island Disposal Area and for the disposal of contaminated and toxic dredge materials in the disposal area; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth has steadfastly expressed by resolution it opposition to the continued use of the Craney Island Disposal Area; and WHEREAS, Craney Island is contiguous to one of the more tax-producing residential areas o the City of Portsmouth whizh is still in the process of development, and its continued use as a dredge disposal area will have a harmful effect on existing and proposed development; and WHEREAS, the City has long been on record as indicatmng its desire to use Craney Island as an extension of its economic development activity to expand its narrow tax base; and WHEREAS, the preposed action of the CorFs of Engineers limiting future disposal to toxic materials would not only delay this objective but diminish the prospects for Craney Island ever becoming an economically productive'entity; and WHEREAS, the Craney Island Disposal Area is within the boundaries of the City of Ports- mouth and its ultimate development is vital to the economic vitality of the City of Portsmouth NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that i steadfastly reiterates its opposition to the continued use of Craney Island as a disposal area and vehemently notes its dismay and opposition to the depositing of contaminated and toxic materials at the site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager and the City Attorney be, and they hereby are, directed to carefully monitor the admin is~trative disps~i~ion of this matter with full authority to take whatever steps are necessary to express the Council's opposition to the prolongation of the use of the Craney Island Dis- posal Area and the depositing of contaminated and toxic materials at the site at such time and in such forums as the) deem approprmate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and she hereby ms, directed to forward copies of this resolution to the appropriate authorities." Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow Nays: None 81=447 "Consideration of a motion to transfer $16,072 from the Grants Contingency Account to continue operation of the Library Catalog Conversion Project. This motion will provide the funds necessary to continue funding two employees who will help convert the Library's existing card catalog to film (microfiche and microfilm) for public use. The new film catalog will include the book holdings of the main and branch libraries as well as those of the State Library System and thus, allow patrons better access to books held in other libraries. Funded by a $14,946 grant from the Virginia State Library, the project will be administered by the Portsmouth Public Library which also will be responsible for a cash contribution of $1,126.00. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that authorization be granted to transfer $16,072 from the Grants Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS 81-448 Harrill Young, 441 Chautauqua Avenue, spoke regarding the collection of garbage and bulk refuse in the Port Norfolk area, referring to notice received concerning same, effec- tive December 1, 1981. The City Manager responded and stated he would have his staff meet with Mr. Young to answer any questions raised concerning this matter. 81-449 - Jim Hartley, 43 E. ~oncerning changes to the rules mnformed of the changes. Pollux Ciricle, representing Simonsdale Civic Club, spoke of order and procedure of Council meetings and not being 81-4S0 On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE 0BICI COMMITTEE FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOWARDS RESTORING THE 0BICI MANSION AND RECOGNIZING THE OBICI COY~MITTEE AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE CITY COUNSIL AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ASSIST THE PARKS AND RECREATION CO~ISSION AND THE OBICI COMMITTEE IN THEIR EFFORTS.