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175 August 12~ 1975 E. L. Morris, 216 Webster Avenue, spoke for clarification of newspaper story as to monthly bills for water consumers, present system of reading water meters and identical bills for at least 3 readings. Motion of Mr. Ear]}- and seconded b~ Mr. Barnes, the matter to be tabled until a report can be made regarding identical reading of water Bills received by a customer over a period of time, was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-329 - "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $20,680 from the General Fund to the Portsmouth Public LiS rary for books and equipment. This appropriation is for the increase in State funds that have been allocated to the City of Portsmouth for the purckase of library books and equipment. The 1975-76 Operating Budget includes an estimate of $14,000 &n funds to be received from the State and the amount approved by the State is $34,679. This appropriates the increase in State funds of $20,679. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and ~econded. h¥ Mr. Early, the following'ordinance was approved on first-read,nE, and ~'Unani~o~t'e: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,680 FROM THE BENERAL FUND TO THE PORT-SMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT." 75-330 "Consideration of an ordinance amending the City Code relating to the manner of registration of bicycles; registration fees; penalties and impoundment. This ordinance is designed to have muniform procedure for registration of bicycles in the Tidewater area. The City of Norfolk has previously adopted same. This ordinance pro- scribes for the registration of bicycles, issuance of decals at the time of sale of new or used bicycles. It provides for transfer of ownership and replacement of decals and estab- lishe~ a new fee of $2.00. The City Manager recommends adoption." David Taylor, 325 Dinwiddie Street, spoke.regarding procedure and presented suggestions and education program. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the matter to be tabled until an edu- cational program e~n be implemented and a check made with other cities, was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-331 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend charged persons living outside the City of Portsmouth the fee for truckhauling wastes from septic tanks. the City Code pertaining to sewer fees and the City of Suffolk and reducing The rate for septic tank disposal was established in May based on the proposed rates to be charged by Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Since that time, Hampton Roads has retreated from their proposed rate and adopted a rate of ~4.00 per 500 gallons. This amend- ment will bring Portsmouth's rates in line with those that went into effect for Hampton Roads August 1. Also, this amendment permits the City to charge residents outside the City limits the same rate for sewage treatment that is currently being charged by Hampton Roads. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTION 38-??(b) OF SAID CODE PERTAINING TO FEES FOR SEWERS AND SEWERE AGE DISPOSAL AND SECTION 38-?9 OF SAID CODE PERTAINING TO CHARGES FOR TRUCK- ~ HAUL WASTE FROM SEPTIC TANKS." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 75-332 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code by adding a new article establishing the Portsmouth Emergency Medical Service Advisory Commission. This proposed commission will be charged with the responsibility to advise the City Council as to the needs within the City of Portsmouth for emergency medical services. The City of Portsmouth is a member of the Tidswater Regional Emergency Medical Services and this commission is being established to coordinate with the regional agency in developing emergenc] medical service needs for our City. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 2 THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE ESTABLISHING THE PORTSMOUTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AD¥ISORY COMMISSION." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Went~, Davis Nays: None