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<br />,l~ml~ry 1'4. lq76
<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> 76-16 - Charles H. Bowens, II, 408 Beechdale Road, representing the United Civic League
<br />Cavalier Manor, spoke regarding warning signals and railroad crossings. After his presenta-
<br />tion, a map was presented to the City Manager showing locations of subject and the City Manag
<br />will investigate the matter and furnish Mr. Bowen a~report of his findings.
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<br /> 76-17 - George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, spoke regarding budget for next year.
<br />that the City Attorney
<br />76-19 - Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott,/to prepare proper resolution
<br />regarding sidewalk assessment at 218, 220, 222 and 224 Florida Avenue, was adopted by
<br />u~anlmous vote.
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<br /> 76~20 Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to go into the election of
<br />members to the following Boards a~d Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />Mr. Wentz nominated the following:
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<br />Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
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<br /> Mrs. Rachel Benzie, to be reappointed for a term of three years, expiring January 1,
<br />1979.
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<br />Industrial Development Authority
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<br /> C. E. Adams and L. L. Knight, to be reappointed for a term of four years, expiring
<br />January 1, 1980.
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<br />Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Advisory Council
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<br /> Michael T. Blachman, Michael T. Goode and Ms. Sharon Ricks, to be reappointed for a term
<br />of three years, expiring January 1, 1979.
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<br />Port ~ Indus~trla~t Ce~,~smmn,-.
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<br />George D. Eastes, to be reappointed for a term of four years, expiring January 1, 1980.
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<br />Mental Health & Mental Retardation Services Board
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<br /> Dr. Joseph P. Allen, John B. Barton and Mrs. Robert Erb,
<br />of three years; Mrs. Jean Mathias and Dr. David A. Rosin, to
<br />three years, with all terms expiring December 31, 1978.
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<br />to be reappointed for a term
<br />be appointed for a term of
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<br />Planning Commission
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<br /> Russell F. Gallette and Beverly P.
<br />Vincent Skeeter, to be appointed for a
<br />1, 1980.
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<br />Veal, to be reappointed for a term of four years;
<br />term of four years, with all terms expiring January
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to close nominations, and the above
<br />members were elected to the Board/Commission as designated, and adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 76-21 - Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the Council meet in an
<br />~xecutive session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for t~e purpose of:
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<br />(1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions.
<br />(2) Discussing the disposition of City properny.
<br />(3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters;
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<br />was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays~ None
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<br />76-22 - The following resolutions received from the School Board were presented:
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<br />(1) "RESOLVED THAT
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<br />The School Board of the City of Portsmouth request p~rmission from City Council
<br />to apply for a Literary Loan in the amount of gl,S00,000 to be utilized for partial
<br />construction costs of Churchland Primary School."
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<br />(2) "WHEREAS, The Portsmouth City Council has displayed an intense interest in and
<br /> understanding of the e4ucatianal welfare of the children of this City; and
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<br />WHEREAS, both the Council and the City Manager have provided cooperation and
<br />support to the School Board and the Superintendent in meeting the challenges
<br />facing the Portsmouth Public Schools; and
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<br />WHEREAS, within the limitations of the financial resources of the City, the Council
<br />has assisted the Board in offsetting the revenue losses in Basic State Aid; and
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<br />~EREAS~ the Council provided funds necessary to implement a two and one-half
<br />per cent increase for all employees of the Portsmouth Public Schools.
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