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"A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE TERMINATION OF THE NORFOLK-CINCINNATI PASSENGER TRAIN ~THE MOUNTAINEER*. ing and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Transportation is presently consider- the proposed cancellation of the Norfolk-Cincinnati passenger train *The Mountaineer~; WHEREAS, this Council feels te}mination of such passenger train will have an adverse impact upon the conservation of energy as well as the economy of Tidewater, Virginia; and WHEREAS, it is generally felt in this community that if the train service is improved more passengers would be willing to ride. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it opposes the termination of the Norfolk~incinnati passenger train 'The Mountaineer'. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to the Docket Clerk, OST File No. tion, Washington, D. C. 20590." the City Clerk shall forward a copy of this Resolution 52, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transporta- Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast; Wentz Nays: None 77-121 - Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, to go into the election of members to the following Boards and Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote. Dr. Hotley nominated the following: Municipal Finance Commission Don W. Comer to be appointed to fill an unexpired term, expiring July 1, 1978, replacin Ira E. Price. Board of Architectural Review John Paul Hanbury to be reappointed for a term of five years, expiring May 1, 1982. :Hampgem~o~ds Air qualit)r Control Mistrict Committee Robert A. Metrakos to be appointed as an alternate (no term), effective April 13, 1977. M6tion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Holley, to close nominations, and the above members were elected to the Board/Commission as designated, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 7~122 - On motion of Mr. Eiliott and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMIT TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION WHATEVER PORTION OF THE U. S. COAST GUARD BASE WHICH IS TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE CITY WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THIRD TUNNEL ACROSS THE ELIZABETH RIVER. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has strongly advocated the construction of a third tunnel across the Elizabeth River to improve the economic, social and political life of the entire Tidewater Community; and WHEREAS, this Council for the Past two and one-half (2-1/2) years has been the moving force in having the old U. S. Coast Guard Base declared surplus; and WHEREAS, the City of PortsmOuth needs to obtain such base for the purpose of expanding its extremely limited tax base by developing thereat, commercial and industrial sites; and WHEREAS, this Council is of the opinion that the construction of the third tunnel across the Elizabeth River and the development of the U. S. Coast Guard Base by the City of Portsmouth are compatible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager is authorized to commit to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation whatever portion of the U. S. Coast Guard Base which is to be acquired by the City of Portsmouth which is necessary for the construction of such third tunnel." Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz Nays: None On motion meeting adjourned, APPROVED - City Clerk