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252 March 26. 1~74 Self-Help and wit.h the aid of all men of Goodwill. You and the rest of the City Council have on file a copy of the letter Mr. Robert T. Williams on March 15, 1974; and a copy of his response to me. sent to The $200,000.00 wi~be used for sewage, streets, etc." Motion of Mr~.H~ltey and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to suspend Ralph Reavis to speak, was adopted by unanimous vote. the rules for Rev. Mr. Reavis spoke. City 74-131 Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. bid of Portsmouth Marine Terminal for $34,000 for purchase and check in the amount of $5,000 to be returned to bidder, Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. King, the matter to be referred to the Attorney and a report to be furnished to Council, was adopted by unanimous vote. King, that the City reject the of property at Pinners Point was adopted by unanimous vote. 7~-132 Councilman Burrell R. Johnson presented the following resolution: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF COUNEIL THAT IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL FOR ALL COUNCILMEN AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES TO DISCLOSE THEIR FINANCIAL INTEP~STS. WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Council of the City of Portsmouth that efficient and responsive Government is fostered when citizens are knowledgeable as to the back- ground of their elected officials; and WHERBAS, it is the sense of Council of candidates for Council is beneficial how to intelligently cast their ballots; that more complete knowledge of the background to the qualified voters of the City in determinin and WHBRBkS, it is ~he belief of the Council that in order to appropriately inform the c[tizentry of the background of councilmen and candidates for Council, all such council- m~_naand~m'~ndidates should fully disclose their financial holdings. NOW,THEReFORE, BE that it strongly urges lowing: IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City that all councilmen and candidates for of Portsmouth, Virginia, Council disclose the fol- 1. All real estate interests or holdings; 2. All shares of stock or other securities; 3. All interests of greater than 25% in any partnership or corporate entity. BE.IT FURTHER RgSCLVED that all such disclosures should be made in writing ~o the City Clerk by all councilmen on or before April 26, 1974, and between December 1 and December 31 of each year thereafter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all candidates for the office Mayor or councilman shall make such disclosures in writing to the City Clerk on or before April 26, 1974, no later than 10 days prior to the date of any future election for Council or Mayor. and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such disclosure shall substantially set forth an accurat~ description of such real estate as to size and location, and of §uch shares or interests, as to the amount thereof and the entity involved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the disclosure of interests greater than 25% shall also include the names of partners, officers or coprporate directors of such entity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all such disclosures~shall be a matter of public record." Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Holley, to adopt the resolution. Motion of Mr. Wentz and 5th paragraph after the word be required to disclose the above as ~esotuti~ as amended,was ad~ed b} seconded by Mr. Holley, the resolution be amended in the thereafter,"and further that ~11 present councilmen also of the date of the~ir election to Council."~ ~ the following vote: Ayes: Johnson, King, Wentz, Barnes Nays: Holley 74-133 - The follswing letter received from Ms. Jenny M. Secretary, North Siesta Garden Club, was presented: Spring, Corresponding "The residents of this area are deeply concerned about the seemingly interminable delay by the City in providing sewage facilities for this small area. We understand from discussion with appropriate City employees, that the delay at presen~ is in obtaining approval of the State Water Control Board. Some of our members have been informed by