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,37 .hme 27. 1978 78-212 - "Consideration of a motion authorizing award to the lowest responsible bidder for construction work at the intersection of West Norfolk Road and Cedar Lane." Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, that the contract for construction to be awarded to Portsmouth Paving Corporation, being theftowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $95,709.50; contract for pipes to be awarded to Empire Sales, being lowest responsi[ bidder, in the amount of $6,50S.80, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 78-215 - aceounts-for Portsmouth. "Consideration of a motion designating the Director of Finance to audit the those persons holding permits to operate bingo games within the City of Pursuant to Section 18.2~335 of the Code of Virginia, annual reports are required to be filed with the Commissioner of Accounts or other local official as the local governing body may designate to audit these organizations. The Commissioner of Accounts has requested that the City designate an appropriate person within the City government to audit these accountings and file such annual reports as necessary. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Early, that the Director of Finance to be designated to audit the accounts for those persons holding permits to operate bingo games w%thin the City, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 78-214 "Submission of a report from the City Manager outlining t:he .itatus of mainten- ance as it relates to railroad crossings within the City of Portsmouth. This report outlines the railroad crossings that have been upgraded, as well as detailed information on the proposed repairs by the three railroads within the City of Portsmouth. This report is being submitted for your information as part of the Administra- tion's continuing policy to keep the Council informed on railroad crossings." The following report was submitted: "Attached please find a brief report from the Department of Public Works concerning the status of railroad crossings in the City. As you can see from the report and supporting documents, the railroads are showing marked improvement in their cooperation with the City on railroad crossings. As you will recall the General Assembly this past session authorized cities tb make repairs to railroad crossings and to bill the railroad accordingly. Previously only the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation had such authority. As you are well aware this left the cities without the proper leverage to deal with uncooperative railroads. After the passage of the new bill I authorized the Director of Public Works to notify all of the railroads operating in the City of Portsmouth that they would have to submit reasonable work schedules for all unacceptable crossings and adhere to them or else the City would make the repairs at their expense. As you can see from the attachments we are at last making progress. This report is submitted for at the completion of all repairs. call me." your information and will be followed up in the future If I can be of further service in this matter, please Motion of Mr. Elliott and secnnded by Mr. Early, that the report to be received as information, and was adopted by unanimous vote. NEW' BUS~NESS 78-215 - Mr. Roger W. rhacker, 5621 Darby Close, representing Brandon Square Civic League, spoke regarding the formation of the-new Civic League, presenting their goals and concerns in the area - to promote a better place to Mr. Thacker and his group were complimented on the forming of the League. 78-216 The following citizens spoke regarding the closing of Mayflower Road: Mr. Leonard Spratley, 215 Leonard Road presented pictures showing problems of the streets in the area, including Mayflower,:-Leonard, Florence and Hodges Ferry Roads. Mr. Otis L. ¥ick, Jr., 1317 Hodges Ferry Road spoke protesting against the closing of Mayflower Road and causing the traffic to be directed through Hodges ~er~y section, and presented an addftional petition signed by Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Adkins, 100 Hodges Manor Road. Mr. J. W. Zemienieuski, 1318 Modges Ferry Road, spoke regarding his concern of the children ~n the area having to use the streets to go to and from school The City Manager informed those present that the report would be furnished at the meeting of July 18; 1978, first item under "Unfinished Business" and residents present at both meetings would be notified. (See rtem 1978~194) 78-218 The following petition presented from citizens of Mimosa Road: