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29z Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-220 - The following letter received from Chairman of Pare and Recreation Com- mission was presented: "At the regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, a report concerning the status of the Recreation Department's 1975 FY budget request was presented by Mr. John S. Campbell, Jr., Director of Recreation. The report outlined several pro- grams which have been deleted, or which are in jeopardy of being deleted, from the 1975 budget. With public demand for recreation programs and facilities increasing almost daily, this report caused great concern among the Commissioners. Of special concern is the fact that it appears the Recreation programs are singled out when budget cuts are to be made. Further, it is the consensus of the Commission that much of the "savings" effected in deleting some Recreation programs would result in increased costs to the city in the control of juvenile delinquency, vandalism etc. to Consequently, the Commission voted unanimously to strongly recommend ~o City Council restore the funds to the 1975 budget for those programs which have been deleted or are jeopardy of being deleted. Your consideration in this important matter will.be greatly appreciated and we re- spectfully request that this item be placed on the agenda for the regular Counci~ meeting on May 28." Motion of Mr. Holtey and seconded by Mr. Smith, that the request be granted in the new prepared budget and everything be restored, was defeated by the following vote: Ayes: Holley Nays: Early, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Motion of Mr. Early~and seconded by Mr. Wentz, to be received as information, was adopted by-the following vote: Ayes: Early, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes _Nays: Hol~ley Motion of Mr. Smith and seconded hy Mr. Holley, that operational funds for the pool in Cavalier Manor be restored in recreation budget. Substitute motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, the request to be referred to these bodies (Recreation Commission and Senior Citizens Gommittee)~with the under- standing that if monies funded by federal funds would be restored to the recreation budge~ and the operation of Cavalier Manor swimming pool be given priority, was adopted by un- animous vote. 74-221 - The following letter received from Chairman of Parks and Recreation, was presented: "At. the regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, a presenta- tion was made by Mr. John S. Campbell, Jr., Director of Recreation concerning the con- struction of public swimming facilities. Mr. Campbell concluded his report by recommendi~ to the Commission that $100,000 be appropriated from Entitlement IV of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to construct an outdoor swimming facility (appyoximate cost, $95,000). Further, he recommended that the pool be located on city owned property adjacent to the Neighborhood Facility on Elm Avenue. The Commission concurred in Mr. Campbell's recommendation and is submitting this to you for your consideration. We are requesting that this item be included on the City Council agenda for its regular meeting on May 28." Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be received as in.formation. Smhstitute motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Municipal Finance Commission and consideration be given Sharing, was adopted by unanimous vote. Holley, to be referred to the under Entitlement V of Revenue 74-222 The following request to speak was received from George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street: on "Subject: The Agenda of the 28 May, 1974, Portsmouth City Council Meeting Pursuant to Council Gag Rules 2-15.1 and 2-24 it is requested that my name be placed the agenda of the subject meeting of the Portsmouth City Council to address the issue tax relief for elderly persons. The privilege of addressing I~em 74-108 before Council action thereon is hereby claimed as provided in Section 2-24 in the event that it is placed on the subject agenda." Mr. Walker spoke. Motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Early, to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote.