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253 <br /> <br />March 26~ 1974 <br /> <br />telephone that at least a Tear will be required for the Board to act. Presumably this <br />action is necessary because of the possible results upon the sewage disposal facilities. <br /> <br /> We have been in the City of Portsmouth for approximately six years and our taxes have <br />steadily increased during that period with no added facilities or improvements, with the <br />exception of a few street lights and fire plugs. <br /> <br /> During the past winter the excessive rain fall has made it impossible for the septic <br />systems to work properly. At least fifty percent of the residents'have had to spend con- <br />~iderable amounts for professional services to drain the tanks. <br /> <br /> We consider this matter urgent and request that the city take immediate action to <br />alleviate the problem. <br /> <br /> In addition to the problem for residents we would like to say a few words in behalf <br />of the owners of-vacant lots. These people are p~evented by the City from building on <br />their lots because the City has provided no sewage connections. I--~s noted kowever, <br />that the city continues to ~ollect taxes on this property. Needless to say the owners <br />have found the sale of these lots virtually impossible. <br /> <br /> In view of the problems created by the delay in this matter, it is required that <br />City Assessor be instructed to withhold any increase in our property assessments until <br />proper sewage disposal is installed in this area, <br /> <br />the <br /> <br /> A prompt reply will be appreciated as it is our intention to pursue this matter with <br />the Governor and our representatives in the General Assembly if a State Board is respon- <br />sible for the delay." <br /> <br /> Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. King, the matter to be referred to the <br />City Manager and a report be furnished Council at next meeting, April 9, 19,74 was <br />adopted by unanimous vote. ' <br /> <br /> 74-134 - Motion of Mr. <br />executive session prior to <br />of: <br /> <br />King and seconded by Mr. Wentz, that the Council meet in an <br />the ne×t regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose <br /> <br />(17 Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions; <br />(2) Discussing the disposition of City property; <br />(3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters; <br /> <br />was adopted by the following vote: <br /> <br />Ayes: Johnson, King, Wentz, Barnes <br />Nays: Holley <br /> <br />Motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />Johnson, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. <br /> <br /> City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />