January 10r 1978
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<br />T. McLeag, her husband, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the
<br />City of Portsmouth, Virginia, in Deed Book 561, Page 438, be, and the same hereby is,
<br />vacated.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he here~y is, authorized to execute
<br />such deeds of release and documents as may be necessary to convey the interest of the City
<br />in the hereinabove described property."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS -
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<br /> 78-20 - Glenn W. Raynard, Sr., Sll Normandy Street, representing Troop
<br />of America, presented the following to restore grave site:
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<br />"Subject: Eagle Scout Project of James E. Raynard Troop 233
<br /> Object: Restoration of a pre-1800 grave site [John Bidgood) located
<br /> on Vine Street between Garland Street and Oakley Hall Road,
<br /> Portsmouth, Va.
<br /> Action Desired of Portsmouth City:
<br /> (A) City Acquisition of §aid property
<br /> (B) Issue any permits for Troop work of gravesite
<br /> (C) City erect a sign at the entrance of High and Garland Streets for
<br /> historical purposes.
<br /> (D) City to help remove any foliage and trees by truck.
<br /> (E) Inspection FY City after c0mpletion.
<br /> Action bM :TrOop 235 , : · ~ .
<br /> (A) Cleaning out of under 6rush and dead trees on property.
<br /> (B) Reworking of grave markers on site.
<br /> (C) Placing concrete marker on site for posterity.
<br /> (D) Troop to notify Police on days of work.
<br /> (E) Troop to notify news media of work and make report.
<br /> (E) Dedication day for City, Mayor and COuncil.
<br /> (G) Troop 233 to upkeep property for 1 year from date of
<br /> completion."
<br />
<br />233, Boy Scouts
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<br />Mr, Raynard was instructed to meet with the City Attorney.
<br />
<br /> 78-21 - Mrs. Ethel Rollins, 507 Norcum Circle, representing Greenwood Garden Club,
<br />spoke regarding assistance in the beautification Of the area - Victory Manor (Gust Lane-
<br />BU~che Boulevard)~ which has never been completed by thb Parks Department~ also requested
<br />the possibilit~ of Closing the ditches in cavalier B0Ulev~rd and Greenwood D~i~$ area,'
<br /> M~tio~ of M~] H~iiey ~nd Seconded ~y Mr. Elliott, initial request related to the
<br />general improvement of the city properties that approximate the Victory Manor community
<br />be referred to the City Manager for reaction; was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> Mrs. Rollins was informed that the project related to the drainage of Cavalier Boule-
<br />vard and Greenwood Drive is priority #29, and at present on Project 9.
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<br /> 78-22 - Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to go into the election of
<br />members to Boards and Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />Mr. Holley nominated the following:
<br />Industrial Development Authority
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<br /> Bradford L. Cherry to be reappointed for a term of four years, expiring January 1, 1982;
<br />Richard F. Wood, Sr. to be appointed for a term of four years, expiring January 1, 1982,
<br />replacing Charles D. Lane, Jr.
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<br />Planning Commission
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<br />Mrs. Zelma Rivin to be reappointed for a four year term, expiring January 1, 1982.
<br />Mental Health & Mental Retardation Services Board
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<br /> M. A. Owens to be appointed for a term of three years, expiring December 31, 1980,
<br />replacing James C. Craig; Mrs. Mayetta Ford to fill an unexpired term, ending December 31,
<br />1978, vacancy created by resignation of Dr. Joseph Allen.
<br />
<br /> Port and Industrial Commission
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<br /> P. Stockton Fleming to be appointed for a f~rm of five years, expiring January 1,
<br />replacing L. L. Knight.
<br />
<br /> Health Systems Agency - Subarea Adisory Council for Tidewater Cities
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<br />1983,
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<br />Mrs. Gale H. Butt to be nominated to serve.
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