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<br />June 8, 1976
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<br /> 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia
<br />that Amendment No. 2 to the Redevelopment Plan for the Southside [I Redevelopment Project
<br />and Amendment No. 1 to the Redevelopment Plan for the Southside III Redevelopment Project,
<br />having been duly reviewed and considered, it is hereby found:
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<br /> (a) That the objectives of the Southside II and III Redevelopment Projects can
<br />be better achieved by the adoption of these amendments.
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<br /> (b) That these amendments for these project areas conform to the general plan for
<br />the City of Portsmouth as a whole."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Ell~ott, Holley, Oast/Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 76-226 Richard S. Young, Attorney, representing taxicab companies, spoke regarding
<br />increase in taxi fares.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the matter to be referred to the City
<br />Manager for an early report, was adopted by unanimo~.~ vote.
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<br />76-227 The following rhsignations from Boards/Commissions were presented:
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<br />A. P. Johnson, Jr., member of Industrial Development Authority:
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<br /> "Please accept this as my resignation from the Portsmouth Industrial Development Authorit'
<br />It is necessary that I take this action due to moving my residence to Virginia Beach.
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<br /> I have enjoyed serving the City of Portsmouth and trust that I can be of service in the
<br />future."
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<br /> Mrs. Kathleen S. Erb, member of Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services Board:
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<br /> It is with sincere regret that I tender my resignation, fromtthe Port~mmuth Mental Health~
<br />Mental Retardation Services Board, ~ffective immediately. During my appointment tenure I have~
<br />been privileged to participate in the continuous improvement in both the quantity and quality
<br />of mental health programming within our city. Our Drug Free Center has developed into a viabl,
<br />treatment facility, and can rightfully boast of being the only effective residential treatment
<br />center in the area. Respite care servzces have been initiated to assist the families of the
<br />developmentally disabled, and the Maryview Community Mental Health Center has been concentrating
<br />on the comprehensive service approach necessary to meet the needs of the entire community, to
<br />name but a few. The significant progress to date can be attributed to the dynamic and spirite~
<br />leadership of pnmsons such as Mrs. Isabel Brenner and the able and dedicated staff efforts
<br />under the direction of Mr. David Norman, Executive Director.
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<br /> And yet, despite the visible accomplishments, the most difficult challenge has yet to be
<br />addressed: that of securing alternate housing modalities, such as halfway houses, group
<br />homes, etc., within the community, to serve the mentally ill and developmentally disabled.
<br />The Services Board will be devoting their energies in the futurettoward establishing the hous-
<br />ing facilities and the auxiliary services needed to assist the intended residents in becoming
<br />productive citizens, to the best of their abilities~ I feel certain that you will continue
<br />your enlightened support of such efforts.
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<br /> Thank you for your confidence in my ability to contribute to the mandate of such a
<br />significant Board. It truly has been my pleasure to serve."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, that the resignations, as designated,
<br />be accepted and proper resolutions be presented, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 76-228 - Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to go into the election
<br />members to the following Boards and Commission, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />Mr. Wentz nominated the following:
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<br />Board of Architectural Review
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<br />Vincent L. Parker to be reappointed for a term of five yaars, expir,ing May 1~ 1981.
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<br /> Citizens Advisory Committee
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<br /> Robert E. Spencer to be reappointed for a term of three years, expiring June I, 1979;
<br />Linwood R. Hairfield, replacing Holt W. Butt, Jr., for a term of three years and Mrs. Anne
<br />H. Long, replacing George ~. Simpson, for a term of ~hkee years, both appointments expiring
<br />June 1, 1979.
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<br /> Highway Safety Commission
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<br /> William A. Copeland Jr.,rre~t~.~giDa~¥~o~:-,f~e~;~ibe appointed for antmn~r~d_term,,
<br />expiring November 1, 1977.
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<br />Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
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<br /> Rev. Emory E. Byrum, replacing Rev. Cls~harles Vache', to be appointed for amt~nexpired
<br />term, expiring January 1, 1977.
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