NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

DOCKET FOR THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004 – 2:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Dr. Stephen N. Jolly, Pastor of Freemason Street Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

                                                                President Fraim moved to excuse Mr. Riddick for being absence from today’s meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

 

CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING

 

A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution certifying a closed meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective January 13, 2004.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:   None.

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

 

R-1                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Wasiam J. and Tina M. Cordrey to encroach into the right of way of Neoma Drive, a paper street, at 315 Neoma Drive, with a 10-foot wide driveway,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 13, 2004.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

R-2                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant of up to $20,634.25 from the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company and appropriating the funds for the expansion of telecommunications services and internet access for the Norfolk Public Library,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 13, 2004.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

R-3                                An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to cancel certain regular meetings of the Council of the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 13, 2004.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

 

 

R-4                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance An Ordinance permitting Cooper Companies, Inc., t/a Coopervision Eyecare to encroach into the right of way of Boissevain Avenue, between 1200 and 1215 Boissevain Avenue, and West Olney Road, between 1201 and 1107 West Olney Road, with underground conduits,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 13, 2004.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

 

R-5                               Letter from the City Auditor advising of appointing Frank G. Graves as Assistant City Auditor, effective May 19, 2003.

 

ACTION:   Appointment confirmed.

 

Yes:  Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:   None.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      Ellis James, 2021 Kenlake Place, Norfolk, Virginia ask Council to re-evaluate the budget and solicit financial support from Congress to preserve the environment. He also expressed concerns about the deterioration of air quality and the increasing construction to expand various intersections of the interstate.

 

2.      Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, commented on an article regarding the merging of the cities and complimented council for the magnificent job they are doing.