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October 9, 1973
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<br />73-407 - The following ordinance, approved at the last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM THE GENERA1 CAPITAl
<br />FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE OLDE TOWNE CONSERVATION
<br />(VA. R-49)."
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<br />IMPROVEMENT
<br />PROJECT
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was adopted, and
<br />by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />73-411 - The following ordinance, approved at the last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF tHE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961,
<br />BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10-65.1, 10-65.4, 10-65.5, 10~5.7 AND 10-65.8 PERTAIN-
<br />ING TO REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY PERSONS."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr, Johnsmn, the ordinance was adopted, and
<br />by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 73-399 - Annual Report 1972-'73, as presented by the Planning Commission, at the
<br />Council meeting of September 11, 1973, was taken up.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Wentz, to be accepted as received, was
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, King, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: Holley, Johnson, Smith
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Holley to amend the motion to deleae map
<br />from the report, was defeated by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Hol~ey, Johnson, Smith
<br />Nays: Early, King, Wentz, Barnes
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Johns'on and seconded by Mr. King
<br />of the General Assembly of neighboring districts and
<br />and his staff relating to the Third Crossing and the
<br />adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />that City Council meet with members
<br />a meeting be called with Mr. Fugate
<br />interruptions-of Route 17, was
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<br />NEW BUSINESS -
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<br /> 73-439 The following letter received from Henry L. Brantley, Jr., Secretary,
<br />Simonsdale Civic Club, was read:
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<br /> "The ~embers of Simonsdale Civic Club wish to call your attention to a drainage pro-
<br />blem which exists in the area.
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<br /> The problem is water standing in some of the streets after rains until it is removed
<br />by evaporation. This is caused by an existing ridge of dirt between the edge of the stree'
<br />and the adjacent drainage ditch. This raised area prevents proper drainage of water into
<br />the ditch.
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<br /> In view of the fact that the installation of curbs and gutters in the whole area
<br />seems to be in the distant future, we feel that this condition can be alleviated by the
<br />removal of this ridge of dirt and the grading of the shoulder to slope toward the ditch.
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<br /> Any efforts which the City could make to alleviate this problem will be greatly
<br />appreciated."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith that the matter be referred to the Cityy
<br />Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 73-440 Motion of Mr. King and second~ by Mr. Smith, that the Council meet in an
<br />executive session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose of
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<br />(1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions.
<br />(2) Discussing the disposition of City property,
<br />(3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters.
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<br />was adopted by the following uote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: Holley
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