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June 13, 1978
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $35,635 FROM THE CITY~ GARAGE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF THE
<br />AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM FOR 1978-79."
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<br /> 78-189 "Consideration of an ordinance to adopt the City Classification and Pay Plan
<br />for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1978 through June 30, 1979.
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<br /> This ordinance adopts the Classification and Pay Plan for compensating all full-time
<br />officers and employees of the City for the Fiscal Year 1978-79. The Classification and Pay Pi~
<br />incudes a Schedule A and Schedule B for setting compensation by classes or positions assigned
<br />to pay grades. Schedule A will be effective through August 31, 1978 and Schedule B will be
<br />effective September 1, 1978 which incorporates a 5~ general wage increase for all employees
<br />covered by the plan. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT; TO PROVIDE A
<br />COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES; AND TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
<br />1978-79 CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.'
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Wentz, Davis
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 78-189(a) - The following letter to be forwarded to Mr. Dave Vermilya, City Assessor,
<br />advising of h~s appointment was presented:
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<br /> "The City Council has requested me to advise you of its decision to appoint you to the posI
<br />of City Assessor for the City of Portsmouth at the salary of $25,000.00 per year. Such appoint
<br />ment and salary are subject to review as of July 1, 1979. Such revmew is conditioned upon your
<br />having been designated a Residential Member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers
<br />and having completed requirements for the designation of Certified Assessment Evaluator from
<br />the International Association of Assessing Officers.
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<br /> The City Council and I extend our congratulations and best wishes to you in your new
<br />office. Signed by Richard J. Davis, Mayor"
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that the Mayor be authorized to forward
<br />the letter to Mr. Vermilya at~heisalary stated in the letter, and was adopted by unanimous
<br />vote.
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<br /> 78-190 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code, Section 2-18 pertaining
<br />to mandatory retirement for employees not covered by the retirement systems by extending the
<br />age of retirement to 70 years of age.
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<br /> The Federal Government has passed legislation enabling employees to work to age 70. The
<br />mandate becomes effective 180 days after the President signed the legislation into law. The
<br />effective date is October 1, 1978. The City has entered into discussions with our actuaries
<br />concerning the proposed changes to the retirement ordinance, life insurance, hospitalization,
<br />etc., and will have a recommendation which will affect the employees by October 1, 1978. The
<br />recommended amendment is for employees not covered by the retirement systems; therefore, the
<br />financial impact from anacturial standpoint does not exist. The City Manager recommends
<br />adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF POR%SMOUTH, VIRGINA, 1973, BY
<br />AMENDING SECTION 2-18 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT OF THOSE OFFICERS
<br />AND EMPLOYEES NOT SUBJECT TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, W~ntz, ~Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 78-191 "Consideration of a resolution approving the Capital Improvements Program for
<br />1978 through 1983 and the one year Capital Work Program for 1978-79.
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<br /> The Capital Improvements Program for 1978-79 through 1982-83 totals $48,578,160 of which
<br />$12,172,077 is allocated to the first year's work program. There is $4,671,789 of General
<br />Obligation Bond commitments included in the $12,000,000 first year work program. The balance
<br />of the funds as outlined on the attached letter are funded from Revenue Sharing, Economic
<br />Development, Community Development, Public Utility Bonds, and others. Even though the level
<br />of General Obligation Bonds is consistent with previous years, commitments on projects already
<br />under construction total almost 3.4 million dollars; therefore, there is only 1.2 million
<br />dollars ~n new projects being recommended as genera] obligation type improvemtns. Copies
<br />of letters from the Municipal Finance Commission and the City Planning Commission recommending
<br />approval of the program are attached for your information. The City Manager recommends adoptic
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and sec~Jded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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