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March 25, 1975 City records are not reliable concerning connections to the "new sewers.- The "private sewers" have been generally removed from active service and no further maintenance is being performed. There are, however, some portions of the -private sewers'~ which have not been totally sealed off from the "new sewers,:~ and recent failures of some of these lines has forced customers to connect to the "new sewers." The policy recently adopted administratively is that where no work is reouired of City forces, only the plumbing permit is required as fee for a renewal of a line by the customer's olumber, h~ere City forces must perform services such as installation of laterals, the sewer connection fee of S150 is also charged. After recent calls from customers experiencing problems, the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Public llTorks have initiated efforts to notify customers of the potential problem and of the City policy. Individual letters will be sent to those known to be connected to the "private sewers" and a general information notice will be inserted in the Utility bills for the area. Individual letters should he sent within a week, and general notices will be in bills to be sent in June. The Department of Public Utilities and Public Works will offer assistance in determining if a customer is connected to the "private sewers" in cases of doubt." Repor~ submitted by the City Manager Mrs. James A. Folkes, 323 Mt. Vernon Avenue spoke. Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to be received as information and the City Manager~meet with Mrs. James A. Folkes, and other residents to discuss further sewage problems in Port,Norfolk area, was adopted by 5-1 (Holley) vote. 75-114 - The following letter received from Geo. C. Norris ~ Associates, Inc., 1805 Airline Boulevard, was presented: "Re~ Coach House Apartments We would appreciate very much a delay in the Council considering the above-referenced project for two (2) weeks, until we have been able to work out a property easement with the adjoining property owner." Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to grant two (2) wm~ks delay as requeste was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-98 The following letter received from Municipal Finance Commission, was presented: "The Municipal Finance Commission at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting held on March 19, 1975, discussed the request of the Portsmouth School Board referred to this Commission on February 25, 1975, by City Council. A member of the Finance Commission's School Board Budget Committee has discussed this request with the administrative staff of the schools and has also visited Harry Hunt Junior High School for an in~epth look at the renovations that were requested. Based on the report from the committee member, it is apparent that renovations, especially those required to meet State and local safety standards, are needed for the Harry Hunt Junior High School. Based on the report furnished this Commission and after much discussion, the Municipal Finance Commission took the following action: ~The Municipal Finance Commission recommends that $22,800 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund for the planning and design of the necessary improvements to Harry Hunt Junior High School. Also, it ~s recommended that the amount planned for the renovations in the 1975~6 Capital Improvements Budget be limited to costs required in bringing the junior high school up to conformance with requirements of the State and City building codes.' The Capital Improvements Program referred to this Commission by the City Council indicat a total of $1,300,000 for the renovation of Harry Hunt. However, it is our understanding that the building can be brought in conformance with building codes for approximately $500,00 It is the feeling of this Commission that we cannot commit to the total package of renovation but, feel it is a necessity to bring the building in conformance with safety and building codes of the State and local governments." Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to be received to the City Attorney for drafting of ordinance for presentation at a adopted by unanimous vote. as information and refer future meeting, was 74-8&10 "Consideration of motion in approving the and the viewers recommendation to close Southern Avenue; place in ~Foper legal form." recommendation of and to direct the Planning Commissio City Attorney to Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to defer and be referred to the City Attorney, was adopted by unanimous ~ote. 74-427 - "Consideration of a motion to approve the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission not to close a portion of Rodman Avenue between Western Branch Boulevard and Queen street (S-73-15), and direct the City Attorney to place in proper legal form. Deferred from Council meeting of January 14, 1975." The following letter received from Willard J. Moody, Attorney, was presented: