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<br />September 14, 1976
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Barracks has been the home of men who have distinguished themselves as
<br />Medal of Honor winners or by becoming Corranandant of the Marine Corps; and~
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<br /> WHEREAS, 860,000 dollar barracks modernization has recently been completed on Building
<br />M-52 and the barracks facilities and real estate under Marine Corps control at the Shipyard
<br />is greater than those under Marine control at the Naval Base; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Sea School Atlantic located in Portsmouth and the Marine Sea School in
<br />San Diego are slated to be consolidated which will make available additional barracks space
<br />for the Marine Security Guard Force in the Norfolk-Portsmouth area; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, there is no apparent significant advantage for consolidating the barracks
<br />command at the Naval Base, Norfolk.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Portsmouth City Council is opposed to any move
<br />to disestablish the Marine Barracks, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, as a
<br />major Marine Corps,command for the traditional, historical, and practical reasons stated
<br />herein; and
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any consolidation of Marine Barracks in Tidewater be accom~'
<br />plished by headquartering the command in Portsmouth, Virginia, at the Marine Barracks in
<br />the Shipyard."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the resolution was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, HOlley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, minutes of the called meeting of August
<br />24, 1976, minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 1976, and minutes of the called meeting
<br />of September 7, 1976, to be approved as received, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 76-364 - Mayor Davis presented the following resolution to Mrs. Annie M. Belton, widow
<br />of the late Philip S. Belton:
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<br /> "WHEREAS, on the twenty-first day of August, 1976, death brought to a close, the active
<br />life of Philip S. Betton; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, he served in the Portsmouth Public School System for the past twenty-six years,
<br />as a Teacher, Principal, Coordinator of Diversified Occupations, Coordinator of Adult Educatio
<br />and Assistant Superintendent General Administration. In addition he served as a member of the
<br />Portsmouth Emergency Medical Servkes Advisory Commission, giving generously of his time and
<br />efforts unselfishly in all deliberations; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, throughout his long years of service, he has performed his duties with the ut*
<br />most efficiency and dependability, contributing much to the advancement of quality eGucation
<br />and further, rendered great service to this City, and his fellow citizens by active and faith-
<br />ful participation in numerous religious and civic affairs; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the community has suffered a great loss in the passing of Philip S. Belton, and
<br />has joined with his family, friends and associates in mourning his death and in recognizing
<br />the worth of his accomplishments.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Portsmouth, Virginia that the sympathy
<br />of this body acting for the citizens of this City, be and hereby is extended to the family of
<br />the late Philip S. Belton.
<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council
<br />and that ~copy be presented to his wife, Mrs. Annie M. Belton, in recognition of Mr. Belton's
<br />respected place in this community."
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<br />- UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br /> 76-343 The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />August 24, 1976, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
<br />ENGINEERING AND SURVEY COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT,"
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 76-344 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />August 24, 1976, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $40,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
<br />RELOCATION COSTS OF THE ABANDONED AUTOMOBILE STORAGE COMPOUND."
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