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-976 5. We request that no action be taken in an effort to hastily combine several projects, not compatible in scope, in what may be a very "false" economic move, which could inadvertently mean the decline and deterioraticn of the fine Museum that was p~gced in the hands of the City Council by the Department of the Navy and which brings more tha~ 40,000 visitors annually, who not only enjoy the exhibits housed in the museum but the outdoor displaysof. mxlziary' ' arms an& the pleasant surroundings and spacious atmosphere created by its present location on the shore of the Elizabeth River. 6. It is not our intent to raise objections withouz giving serious thought to the futur, of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The State of Virginia has appropriated $120 000 in four differentta~ ..... =--, ' ' , ~vF~uc~ons for the expansion of the museam on its present site. We have read every article in the newspaper pertaining to the future of the museum and have been present when counter-pToposals have been made. Therefore, we urge that the members of the Portsmouth City Council refrain from taking any action on the consolidation o~ removal of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum from its present site, until such time as the waterfront development plan is finalized and that a site be reserved for this museum along the shores of the.Elizabeth River, where visitors may withes the breath taking sight of the mighty ships in the U.S. Navy passing by en~oute to our his- torical Norfolk Naval Shipyard, whose history it is our duty to preserve for future generati 76-188 - Mrs. Shirley Winters, 32 Davis Street, representing Spruce Up Virginia Committe~ spoke regarding funds for the beautification of our city. 'Mr. Edward F. P0ol, 131 Alton Parkway, President Federation of Civic Clubs spoke in regards to beautification p~ogram. ' , 76-189 - Motion of Mr. Barnes and secnnded by Mr. Elliott, to concur in the recomme~da- tion of the City Manager, that bid of Carter-Bell be withdrawn for Contract W-6 and the contr to be awarded to V&c~ Construction Corporation, being second low-bidder in the amount of $350,804.50, was adopted by unanimous vote. ' 76-190 Motion of Hr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Wentz, that the Council meet in an executive session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose of: (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions. (2) Discussing the disposition of City p~operty. (3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters; was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast Wentz, Davis Nays: None ' On motion meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. A~ROVE~ Deputy City Clerk