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289 January 27, 1976 76-36 ,'Consideration of a motion authorizing the City':~ grant application for a e sanitary sewer connection fe for $150 at 6420 Arthur Avenue. This application Was not made prior to the deadline and the owner lives in Washington, D. C., and was not aware of the increasing rate structure and has requested relief. The reason this request is being made is that the owner has granted the City a construction easement at no cost on the property with an estimated value of the easement of ~270. The Motion of Mr. City Manager recommends approval." Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Early, to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-37 "Consideration of a motion authorizing a refund of ~170 in Personal Property Taxes. One refund is being made due to an error on the part of the taxpayer. The other is due to an error in assessment on the part of the City. The City Manager~ recommends adoption. Oast and seconded by Mr. Wentz, that the City Manager be ~ranted authorization, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-38 - Report from the Parks and Recreation Commission on additional for Capital funds requested Improvements to recreation areas within the City-.was presented.~ Branch, 3506 Pierce Street, spoke regarding recreation in area of Western Willie Freeway. John T. Bolling, 5226 Sweetbriar Circle, representing Portsmouth Tennis Patrons Assn~ spoke&~a~e{~a~a~4tozsesta~is~in~ax£ann~s Drogram in the 6ity of Portsmouth and needs for tennis courts. Bill~ E. Johnson, 415 Cabot Street, ~epresenting Hi-Landers Little League, spoke ragarding lights in Academy Park Ballfiead. Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Oast, the matter to be referr.ed to the City Manager and Finance Commission, ordinance to be prepar6d to indicate the source of funding, was adopted by 5-1 (Elliott-nay) vote. 76-39 City Attorney requesting guidance from the City Council ins ar~f~ng of regulation for tow trucks. Motion ~f Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, that each of us review the current ordinance on,the books and any councilman wishes to make a recommendation~ he may do so, was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-293 Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the matter of firemen working out of rant ~e referred to the City Manager and handle through proper procedure to meet and discuss, was adopted by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS - 76-40 George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, spoke regarding Budget for 1976-77. ~ 76-41 - John W. Rogers, 56 Manly Street, spoke regarding curbs and gutters in Truxton and North Truxton. 76-42 Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Wentz, that the Council meet in an executive session prior to the next regularly scheduled C6mnn~i meeting for the purpose of: (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions. (2) Discussing the disposition of City property. (3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters; was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. APPROVED City Clerk