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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/27/2006 - City Council - Minutes - Regular188 PRESENTATION FROM PHILLIP F. SPARKS, DIRECTOR, ROANOKE VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP NO ACTION TAKEN - SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 213 S. BROAD STREET (TAX MAP #121-3-1) March 27, 2006 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, on March 27, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Howard C. Packett, John C. Givens, Jane W. Johnson, and John Christopher Clemens; with Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Mayor, presiding; together with Forest G. Jones, City Manager; Krystal M. Coleman, Deputy Clerk of Council Pro Tern; Frank P. Turk, Director of Finance; Melinda J. Payne, Director of Planning and Development; Charles E. Van Allman, City Engineer; Michael Stater, Public Information Officer, and Stephen M. Yost, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: The minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2006, were approved as written. The report by the Director of Finance of the City's financial status for an eight-month period ending February 28, 2006, was received and ordered filed. The Comprehensive Annual Financial report for the year ending June 30, 2005, was received. The report by the City Manager of the City's activities for the month of February 2006 was received and ordered filed. Mayor Tarpley requested that Council receive a presentation from Phillip F. Sparks, Director, Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership; and WHEREAS, Phillip F. Sparks, Director, Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, appeared before Council and stated that the RVEDP has brought numerous prospects to Salem, including several international companies, within the last year; he stated that in 2004-2005 there were $77.2 million in announced new investments, 322 new jobs, three local expansions, and one new company; Mr. Sparks stated that the Alleghany Highlands had joined the Partnership last year; he stated the Partnership generates approximately two prospects for every one the Virginia Economic Development Partnership brings to them; Mr. Sparks also discussed current prospects the Partnership is working on; and he thanked Council for its support, and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Packett questioned whether transportation (i.e. Interstate 81 and the Airport) is discussed in meetings with prospects; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks stated that the Airport has become a greater issue since 9/11 due to the cost of flights; he stated Interstate 81 has not been an issue; and WHEREAS, Mayor Tarpley stated that Council appreciates the job Mr. Sparks and his staff do for the City of Salem, as well as the region; THEREUPON, said presentation was received. Mayor Tarpley reported that this date, place, and time had been set for a public hearing to consider the sale of City owned property located at 213 South Broad Street (Tax Map #121-3-1); and WHEREAS, the Deputy Clerk of Council Pro Tern reported that such notice had been advertised in the March 9, 2006, issue of the Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, Mayor Tarpley reported that the City has received two proposals for the property, one from Morris Elam and one from First Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Dr. Joe Kyle, 801 High Street, Chairman of the Deacons of Ministry at First Baptist Church, appeared before Council and stated that First Baptist Church just celebrated its 139th anniversary; Dr. Kyle stated that First Baptist Church is interested in purchasing the property the City has for sale; he stated that there is so much growth around the church, most of it being rental property, but there is no land available near the church; he stated the church needs this land for parking; he stated the church has plans to expand, but parking is an issue; Dr. Kyle introduced Reverend Melton Johnson, the church's new pastor; and he stated other members of the Trustee Board from First Baptist were also present at the meeting; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Packett asked Dr. Kyle if the area the church currently uses for parking can be used to expand the church; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kyle stated that First Baptist Church owns the property located behind the church; and 188 PRESENTATICN ERCl-1 PHILLIP F. S PARKS , DIRECTOR, ROANOKE VALLEY ECCNCMIC DEVEIDFMENT PARTNERSHIP NO ACTI CN TAKEN -SA1E OF CITY PROPERTY UXATED AT 213 S . BROAD STREET (TAX MAP #121 -3-1) March 27, 2006 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem , Virginia , was held in the Council Chambers , City Hall , 114 North Broad Street, on March 27 , 2006 , at 7 :30 p .m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Carl E. Tarpley, Jr ., Howard C . Packett , John C . Givens, Jane W. Johnson , and John Christopher Clemens ; with Carl E. Tarpley, Jr ., Mayor , presiding; together with Forest G . Jones, City Manager; Krystal M. Coleman, Deputy Clerk of Council Pro Tern; Frank P. Turk, Director of Finance; Melinda J. Payne , Director of Planning and Development; Charles E. Va n Allman, City Engineer; Michael Stater , Public Information Officer, and Stephen M. Yost , City Attorney; and the following business was transacted : The minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2006 , were approved as written. The report by the Director of Finance of the City 's financial status for an eight-month period ending February 28, 2006, was received and ordered filed. The Comprehensive Annual Financial report for the year ending June 30 , 2005, was received . The report by the City Manager of the City 's activities for the month of February 2006 was received and ordered filed. Mayor Tarpley requested that Council receive a presentation from Phillip F. Sparks, Director, Roanoke Valley Econ o mic Development Partnership; and WHEREAS, Phillip F. Sparks , Director, Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership , appeared before Council and stated that the RVEDP has brought numerous prospects to Salem , including several international companies , within the last year; he stated that in 2004-2005 there were $77 .2 million in announced new investments, 322 new jobs, t h ree local expansions, and one new company; Mr . Sparks stated that the Alleghany Highlands had joined the Partnership last year; he stated the Partnership generates approximately two prospects for every one the Virginia Economic Development Partnership brings to them; Mr . Sparks also discussed current prospects the Partnership is working on ; and he thanked Council for its support, and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Packett questioned whether transportation (i .e. Interstate 81 and the Airport) is discussed in meetings with prospects; and WHEREAS, Mr . Sparks stated that the Airport has become a greater issue since 9/11 due to the cost of flights; he stated Interstate 81 has not been an issue; and WHEREAS , Mayor Tarpley stated that Council appreciates the job Mr . Sparks and his staff do for the City of Salem, as well as the region; THEREUPON, said presentation was received . Mayor Tarpley reported that this date , place , and time had been set for a public hearing to consider the sale of Ci ty owned property located at 213 South Broad Street (Tax Map #121-3-1); and WHEREAS, the Deputy Clerk of Council Pro Tern reported that such notice had been advertised in the March 9 , 2006, issue of the Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, Mayor Tarpley reported that the City has received two proposals for the property, one from Morris Elam and one from First Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Dr. Joe Kyle, 801 High Street , Chairman of the Deacons of Ministry at First Baptist Church, appeared before Council and stated that First Baptist Church just celebrated its 139 th anniversary; Dr. Kyle stated that First Baptist Church is interested in purchasing the property the City has for sale; he stated that there is so much growth around the church , most of it being rental property, but there is no land available near the church; he stated the church needs this land for parking; he stated the church has plans to expand, but parking i s a n issue; Dr. Kyle intr o duced Reverend Melton Johnson, the church's new pastor; and he stated other members of the Trustee Bo ard from First Baptist were also present at the meeting; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Packett asked Dr. Kyle if the area the church currently uses for parking can be used to expand the church; and WHEREAS, Dr . Kyle stated that First Baptist Church owns the property located behind the church; and 189 WHEREAS, Councilman Givens questioned if the property was in the floodplain; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kyle stated he was not sure if the property is in the floodplain; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to this request; and WHEREAS, Mayor Tarpley requested that Council take time to consider the two proposals presented; THEREUPON, no action was taken. Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider adopting Resolution 1075 supporting a regional effort to develop a Regional Water Supply Plan in accordance with Virginia's Local and Regional Water Supply Planning Regulations, and WHEREAS, Mayor Tarpley stated a plan has been in place with Roanoke City and Roanoke County for years, but this plan includes Franklin County, Botetourt County, Bedford, Town of Vinton, Boones Mill, Rocky Mount; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Packett stated this comes from State Legislation requiring regional cooperation; RESOLUTION 1075 APPROVED SUPPORTING A REGIONAL EFFORT TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIRGINIA'S LOCAL AND REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLANNING REGULATIONS ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR PACKETT, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1075 was duly passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 1075 IN SUPPORT OF A REGIONAL EFFORT TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIRGINIA'S LOCAL AND REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLANNING REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, improved coordination of drought response and water resources management activities at the local, regional, and state levels are essential to guaranteeing the adequacy of Virginia's water supplies to meet the current and future needs of Virginia's citizens in an environmentally sound manner; and WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia, as amended, requires the development of a comprehensive statewide water supply planning process to: (1) ensure that adequate and safe drinking water is available to all citizens of the Commonwealth, (2) encourage, promote, and protect all other beneficial uses of the Commonwealth's water resources, and (3) encourage, promote, and develop incentives for alternative water sources; and WHEREAS, Virginia's Local and Regional Water Supply Planning Regulation requires that "all counties, cities, and towns in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall develop a local water supply plan or shall participate in a regional planning unit in the submittal of a regional water supply plan to the Board in accordance with this chapter"; and WHEREAS, the regulation, defines a "Regional Planning Unit" as a collection of local governments who have voluntarily elected to develop and submit a regional water plan, and local governments electing to participate in the submittal of Regional Water Supply Plans must notify the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality of the intent to participate in a Regional Plan by November 2008; and WHEREAS, the Counties of Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, and Roanoke, the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Towns of Boones Mill, Rocky Mount, and Vinton desire to participate in a cooperative regional effort to develop and submit a regional water plan, as a "Regional Planning Unit," where the plan will result in the proposed development of future water supply projects that accommodate the long- range water supply needs of the participating local governments; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has agreed to assist participating localities in applying for and coordinating a regional Water Supply Planning Grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to assist in development of a regional water supply plan that meets the criteria and conditions established in the Commonwealth's Local and Regional Water Supply Planning Regulation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNICL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that the City of Salem will participate, as part of a regional planning unit, in a water supply planning effort to develop a regional water supply plan in accordance with Local and Regional Water Supply Planning Regulation (9 VAC 25-780). U p o n a c a l l f o r a n a y e a n d a n a y v o t e , t h e s a m e s t o o d a s f o l l o w s : John Christopher Clemens - aye Jane W. Johnson - aye John C. Givens - aye Howard C. Packett - aye Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye 190 RESOLUTION 1076 APPROVED AUTHORIZING THE BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TO ACT AS ITS CWN FISCAL AGENT TO RECEIVE STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS DONATION APPROVED FDR SALEM BAND BOOSTERS IN THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO AMOUNT OF ADMISSIONS TAX PAID IN CONNECTION WITH THE DRUM CORPS INTERNA­ TIONAL JOSEPH E. YATES, JR. APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOHMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM, AND MCMILLIAN H. JOHNSON, IV, REAPPOINTED TO THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION AS A CITIZEN REPRESENTA­ TIVE Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider adopting Resolution 1076 authorizing the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to act as its own fiscal agent to receive State and Federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services; and WHEREAS, Frank Turk, Director of Finance, appeared before the Council and stated that in 2005 the General Assembly passed legislation that allowed Chapter 10 Mental Health Boards to act as a fiscal agent; he stated now that funds are transferred electronically, instead of the funds coming to the City, the City writing BRBH a check, and then BRBH writing the City a check for payroll and services, BRBH can receive the money directly in an electronic transfer from the State; he stated that nothing else changes, the City is still their fiscal agent in all other purposes; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1076 was duly passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 1076 WHEREAS, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is the operating community service board established by and supplying services to the political jurisdictions of Botetourt County, Craig County, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, Section 37.2-504A.18 of The Code of Virginia, authorizes Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to act as its own fiscal agent for receipt of state and federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Heath, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services when authorized to do so by the governing body of each city or county that established it; and WHEREAS, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has requested authorization to act as its own fiscal agent effective July 1, 2006; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is approved and authorized as provided in Section 37.2-504A.18 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2006, to act as its own fiscal agent to receive state and federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Health, mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services. Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows: John Christopher Clemens - aye Jane W. Johnson - aye John C. Givens - aye Howard C. Packett - aye Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider a donation to the Salem Band Boosters in the amount of $2,716.15, equal to the amount of admissions tax paid in connection with the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, a donation to the Salem Band Boosters in the amount of $2,716.15 equal to the amount of admission tax paid in connection with the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games was approved — the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens - aye, Jane W. Johnson - aye, John C. Givens - aye, Howard C. Packett - aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye. Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider appointments to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, Joseph E. Yates, Jr., was hereby appointed to the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Salem to fill the unexpired term of William S. Board, said term will expire on March 9, 2009; and McMillian H. Johnson, IV, was hereby reappointed to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission as a Citizen Representative for a three-year term, said term will expire on April 19, 2009 - the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens - aye, Jane W. Johnson - aye, John C. Givens - aye, Howard C. Packett - aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye. Mayor Tarpley reported this meeting of Council would be continued until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, this meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was continued until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia — the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens - aye, Jane W. Johnson - aye, John C. Givens - aye, Howard C. Packett - aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye. 190 RESOLUTICN 1076 APPROVED AUTHORIZING THE BLUE RICGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TO ACT AS ITS CWN FISCAL AGENT TO RECEIVE STATE AND EEDERAL FUNDS OONATICN APPROVED FDR SALEM BAND BOOSTERS IN THE AM:XJNT EQUAL TO AM:XJNT OF AI:MISSICNS TAX PAID IN CONNECTICN WITH THE DRUM CORPS INTERNA­ TIONAL JOSEPH E. YATES, JR. APPOINTED TO THE INOOSTRIAL DEVELOEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM, AND M::MILLIAN H. JOHNSCN, IV, REAPPOINTED TO THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY CCM1ISSICN AS A CITIZEN REPRESENTA­ TIVE Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider adopting Resolution 1076 authorizing the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to act as its own fiscal agent to receive State and Federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services; and WHEREAS, Frank Turk, Director of Finance, appeared before the Council and stated that in 2005 the General Assembly passed legislation that allowed Chapter 10 Mental Health Boards to act as a fiscal agent; he stated now that funds are transferred electronically, instead of the funds coming to the City, the City writing BRBH a check, and then BRBH writing the City a check for payroll and services, BRBH can receive the money directly in an electronic transfer from the State; he stated that nothing else changes, the City is still their fiscal agent in all other purposes; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1076 was duly passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 1076 WHEREAS, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is the operating community service board established by and supplying services to the political jurisdictions of Botetourt County, Craig County, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, Section 37.2-504A.18 of The Code of Virginia, authorizes Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to act as its own fiscal agent for receipt of state and federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Heath, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services when authorized to do so by the governing body of each city or county that established it; and WHEREAS, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has requested authorization to act as its own fiscal agent effective July 1, 2006; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is approved and authorized as provided in Section 37.2-504A.18 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2006, to act as its own fiscal agent to receive state and federal funds directly from the Department of Mental Health, mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services. Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows: John Christopher Clemens -aye Jane W. Johnson -aye John C. Givens -aye Howard C. Packett -aye Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. -aye Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider a donation to the Salem Band Boosters in the amount of $2,716.15, equal to the amount of admissions tax paid in connection with the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, a donation to the Salem Band Boosters in the amount of $2,716.15 equal to the amount of admission tax paid in connection with the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games was approved --the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens -aye, Jane W. Johnson -aye, John C. Givens -aye, Howard C. Packett -aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. -aye. Mayor Tarpley requested that Council consider appointments to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, Joseph E. Yates, Jr., was hereby appointed to the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Salem to fill the unexpired term of William S. Board, said term will expire on March 9, 2009; and McMillian H. Johnson, IV, was hereby reappointed to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission as a Citizen Representative for a three-year term, said term will expire on April 19, 2009 -the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens -aye, Jane W. Johnson -aye, John C. Givens -aye, Howard C. Packett -aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. -aye. Mayor Tarpley reported this meeting of Council would be continued until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, this meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was continued until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia --the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens -aye, Jane W. Johnson -aye, John C. Givens -aye, Howard C. Packett -aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. -aye. 191 I I There being no further business to come before the Council, the same on motion continued at 7:53 p.m. until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia. A continued meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in Parlor C at the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, on March 30, 2006, at 12:00 p.m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Howard C. Packett (arrived at 12:15 p.m.), John C. Givens, Jane W. Johnson, and John Christopher Clemens; with Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Mayor, presiding; together with Forest G. Jones, City Manager; Frank P. Turk, Director of Finance; A. K. Briele, Director of Electric Department; and Stephen M. Yost, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: It was noted that, in accordance with Section 4.6 (b) of The Charter of the City of Salem, Virginia, this date and time had been designated as a continued meeting of Council in order for Council to receive presentations, in Closed Session (pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2.2-3711 A (7) and 2.2- 3711 A (30) of the Code of Virginia), pertaining to the purchase of wholesale electric power; and WHEREAS, this meeting was continued from a regular meeting of Council held Monday, March 27, 2006, and the location of the meeting was changed from Council Chambers, 114 North Broad Street, to the Salem Civic Center, Parlor C, 1001 Boulevard; and WHEREAS, it was noted that Council was notified of the change in location by letter hand delivered on March 20, 2006, and the News Media were notified of the change of location by letter faxed on March 28, 2006; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council convened to Closed Session at 12:09 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following specific matters: 1. Consultation with legal counsel pertaining to wholesale electric power, which is authorized by Section 2.2-3711 A. 7. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date; and 2. To receive presentations pertaining to the purchase of wholesale electric power, which is authorized by Section 2.2-3711 A. 30. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date; -- the roll call vote: all present - aye. Upon reconvening at 3:55 p.m.; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, in accordance with Section 2.2-3712 D. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council hereby certifies that in Closed Session only items lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such items identified in the motion by which the Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Council -- the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens - aye, Jane W. Johnson - aye, John C. Givens - aye, Howard C. Packett - aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. - aye. There being no further business motion adjourned at 3:56 p.m. to come before the Council, the same on MEETING CONTINUED UNTIL THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006, AT 12 NOON CLOSED SESSION FOR CONSULTA­ TION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, AND TO RECEIVE PRESENTA­ TIONS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE OF WHOLESALE ELECTRIC POWER Clerk of Council There being no further business to come before the Council, the same on motion continued at 7:53 p.m. until Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12 noon, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia. Clerk of Council March 30, 2006 A continued meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in Parlor Cat the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, on March 30, 2006, at 12:00 p.m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Howard C. Packett (arrived at 12:15 p.m.), John C. Givens, Jane W. Johnson, and John Christopher Clemens; with Carl E. Tarpley, Jr., Mayor, presiding; together with Forest G. Jones, City Manager; Frank P. Turk, Director of Finance; A. K. Briele, Director of Electric Department; and Stephen M. Yost, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: It was noted that, in accordance with Section 4.6 (b) of The Charter of the City of Salem, Virginia, this date and time had been designated as a continued meeting of Council in order for Council to receive presentations, in Closed Session (pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2.2-3711 A (7) and 2.2- 3711 A (30) of the Code of Virginia), pertaining to the purchase of wholesale electric power; and WHEREAS, this meeting was continued from a regular meeting of Council held Monday, March 27, 2006, and the location of the meeting was changed from Council Chambers, 114 North Broad Street, to the Salem Civic Center, Parlor C, 1001 Boulevard; and WHEREAS, it was noted that Council was notified of the change in location by letter hand delivered on March 20, 2006, and the News Media were notified of the change of location by letter faxed on March 28, 2006; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council convened to Closed Session at 12:09 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following specific matters: 1. 2. Consultation with legal counsel pertaining to wholesale electric power, which is authorized by Section 2.2-3711 A. 7. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date; and To receive presentations pertaining to the purchase of wholesale electric power, which is authorized by Section 2.2-3711 A. 30. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date; the roll call vote: all present -aye. Upon reconvening at 3:55 p.m.; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, in accordance with Section 2.2-3712 D. of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to date, Council hereby certifies that in Closed Session only items lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such items identified in the motion by which the Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Council --the roll call vote: John Christopher Clemens -aye, Jane W. Johnson -aye, John C. Givens -aye, Howard C. Packett -aye, and Carl E. Tarpley, Jr. -aye. There being no further business to come before the Council, the same on motion adjourned at 3:56 p.m. Clerk of Council Mayor 191 MEETING c::c.NrINUED UNTIL THURSDAY, MARCH 30 , 2006 , AT 12 NOON CLOSED SESSI CN FOR CONSULTA­ TICN WITH LEGAL CCXJNSEL, AND TO RECEIVE PRESENTA­ TICNS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE OF WHOLESALE ELECTRIC KWER