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July 27~ 1976
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<br /> g~EREAS, before a work shcedute is prepared Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company requests
<br />the City of Portsmouth to approve this project and commit to pay $22,162. therefor.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that it approves and commits to pay to Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company ~22,162. to
<br />replace existing highway crossing signals at Greenwood Drive." '
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br /> Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> 76-307 - Mrs. Anne H. Long,
<br />s~pke regarding study of housing
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<br /> 76-508 Mrs. Roland Howard,
<br />Shipyard museum, spoke regarding
<br />following petition:
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<br />4439 Winchester Drive, representing Community Action, Inc.
<br />needs. (SeeEfchibit 76-307) '
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<br />4407 Deborah Court, Apt.l, representing Portsmouth Naval
<br />location of Naval Museum not be moved and presented the
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<br /> "We, the undersigned, favor retention of the present site of the PORTSMOU%H NAVAL SHIP-
<br />YARD MUSEUM utilizing the current building with the proposed addition and renovation of the
<br />present physical facility as submitted by the original local architect. We believe the amoun~
<br />of money spent in study and preliminary plans will be a great savings to the city of Portsmout
<br />The General Assembly of Virginia has appropriated $120,000 for the purpose of PORTSMOUTH NAVAl
<br />SHIPYARD MUSEUM expansion on the present site. The Portsmouth City Council gave their approv-
<br />'al on January 8, 1974. Signed by Mrs. L. C. Maloney, 631 Surry St. and others"
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<br /> 76-309 Edward F. Pool, 131 Alton Parkway, representing Federation of Civic Clubs,
<br />made a report with reference to the various club activities throughout the c{ty.(See Exhibit
<br />76-3O9)
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<br /> 76-310 - Ms. Brenda Haythe, 1146 N. Carrington Crescent, representing Pinewood Manor,
<br />spoke concerning drainage easement in Pinewood Manor.
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<br /> 76-312 The following letters of resignation from Boards?CommiSSions were presented:
<br /> John F. Morris, member of Mental Health/Mental Re~a~tion Services Board:
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<br /> "It is with 'deepest regret that I submit my resignation as a member of the Portsmouth
<br />Ment,al Health and Mental Retardation Services Board.
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<br /> During my tenure on this Board, I have been greatly impressed by the work done by the
<br />Board and the accomplishments made in the field of mental health. I have been proud to
<br />have been a member of this body, however, the demands of my business hay6 made it increasingly
<br />difficult to devote the time which this Board needs and deserves. Consequently, I feel that
<br />the best interest of the Board would be served by my resignation and the,appointment of a new
<br />member in my place."
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<br />George F. Davis, member of Municipal Finance Cormmission:
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<br /> "As you know I will be leaving the city at the end of this month. For this reason I
<br />very regretfully tender my resignation as a member of the Municipal Finance Commission ef-
<br />fective July 31, 1976.
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<br /> Having served on this commission, and as its chairman for nearly foyer years, has been
<br />one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I sincerely appreciate having had this
<br />opportunity.
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<br /> Under your excellent leadership, with the quality management ~Se new has, Portsmouth
<br />should continue to move forward. I am proud to have been of some assistance mn its past
<br />Success.
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<br /> If you are ever in Clarksburg, West Virginia, please look me up. My best wishes to all
<br />of you and the city."
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<br />Russell F. Gallette, member of the Planning Commission:
<br />
<br /> "Due to an unfortunate conflict of meeting dates of
<br />Board of Directors meetings at the bank, I have found it
<br />bilities as a commissioner of the Planning Commission.
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<br />the Planning Commiss&on, and my
<br />impossible to fulfill my responsi-
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<br /> In reviewing the calendar for the balance of this year, the prospects of improving my
<br />attendance record will not improve. Attendance at the meetings is extremely important, and
<br />I do not believe I am fulfilling my responsibilities to my city, my community, and the
<br />Planning Commission if I do not attend the meetings on a regular basis.
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<br /> It is, therefore, with sincere regret that I submit my resignation, at your convenience,
<br />the Planning Commission.
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<br /> I would recommend to you very highly a dedicated young man, Robert H. Spencer, Jr., who
<br />is employed as a Vice President at my ban~, and who is extremely qualified, and has proven
<br />himself ~n various areas of civic activity over the last several years. ~He is a home owner
<br />in the city of Portsmouth, has a wife and two chilJren, and would be a ~allued member of the
<br />commission.
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<br /> Again please accept my sincere regrets, and if I can serve my city in some other area,
<br />I ~kall be happy to do so."
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