|
3'32
<br />
<br />December 13. 1977
<br />
<br /> At a regular meeting of the City Council held on December 13~ 1977~ there were present:
<br /> Richard J. Davis, Jack P. Barnes, E. Saunders Early, Jr., Archie Elliott, Jr.,
<br /> James W. Holley, Edward L. Oast, Jr., Robert W. Wentz, Jr., R. T. Williams,
<br /> City Manager, James T. Martin, Assistant City Attorney.
<br />
<br /> Rev. H. Fred Edge, Pastor, Park View United Methodist Church, opened the meeting with
<br />prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
<br />
<br /> Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, the minutes of the regular meeting of
<br />November 22, 1977; minutes of the special meetihg of November 28, 1977, to be approved as
<br />received, was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br />
<br /> 77-450 - Mayor Davis presented
<br />"Portsmouth Area Junior Miss 1978."
<br />
<br />the "Key to the City" to Miss Beverly Ellen Vaughan,
<br />
<br /> 77-451 - Mayor Davis presented the following resolution to Dr~Ethalyn R. Strong:
<br />
<br /> "WHEREAS, Dr. Ethelyn R. Strong was recently honored as the "Professional Woman of
<br />the Year, 1977", by the Sales & Marketing Executives Club; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, this award is given only to those with an extraordinary history pf community
<br />service, professional advancement and humanitarian skills; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, although Dr. Strong has had a full and productive career, she has also served
<br />in many settings aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all our citizens; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, Dr. Strong is wellknown in the field of social work through her contribution
<br />to the research, development and implementation of major institutional and civic programs
<br />and policies.
<br />
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />the commendation and deep appreciation of the City be expressed to Dr. Strong for her dedicat~-
<br />ed service and that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Council."
<br />
<br /> 77-452 - Mayor Davis presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following former
<br />members of B~oards/Commissions commending them for their services:
<br />
<br />Judge Gordon F. Marsh
<br />Ca,roll O, Ferrell
<br />Mrs. Vivian G. Watts
<br />James C. Craig
<br />Mrs. Mayetta L. Ford
<br />Leonard L. Sullivan, Sr.
<br />J, W. Bolding, gr.
<br />
<br />Highway Safety Commission
<br />Law Library Board
<br />Library Board
<br />MH/MR Services Board
<br />Museum & Fine Arts Commission
<br />Planning Commission
<br />Supplemental/Fire & Police Retirement System
<br />
<br />Judge Marsh and Mr. Ferrell were not present.
<br />
<br /> 77-453 - Mr. George Brown, Chairman of Parade Committee, Veterans Advisory Committee
<br />of Woodland Memorial Gardens, presented proclamation to Mayor Davis that proclaimed Veterans
<br />Day, November 11, 1977 and signed by Mayors of the area.
<br />
<br />- UNFINISHED BUSINESS
<br />
<br /> 77-430 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />November 22, 1977, was taken up and read:
<br />
<br />"AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $125,000 FROM THE ANTI-RECESSION FISCAL ASSISTANCE
<br />FUND FOR A LOCAL EDA GRANT, A FINANCIAL CONTROL PROGRAM AND BUILDING DEMOLITION."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz, and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the ordinance was adopted, and
<br />by the following vote:
<br />
<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
<br />
<br /> 77-431 - The following ordinance~approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />November 22, 1977, was taken up and read:
<br />
<br />"AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES AND OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentzand seconded by Mr. Early, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
<br />
<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
<br />
<br />The following reports from the City Manager were presented:
<br />
<br /> 77-455 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $280,000 from
<br />the Capital Improvements Fund for the construction of water mains in the Elm Avenue - Victory
<br />Boulevard area.
<br />
<br /> This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for construction of Phase I of a wat~
<br />mains upgrading project to pro¥ide increased water to industrial areas along Elm Avenue, Victor
<br />
<br />
<br />
|