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May Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Etorm Drain Study and if any immediate relief the letter be notified as to the situation by vote. Smith to refer to the City Manager for the can be handled, to do so, and the writer of the City Manager, was adopted by unanimous 73-1~2 The following letter received from George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, was read: "Pursuant to Council Gag Rules 2-15.1 and 2-24. it is requested that my name be place on the subhect agenda to propose changes to the Charter of the City of Portsmouth, for con sideration'and forwarding to our representatives in the General Assembly, and for the necessary public debate and discussion before final submission for action in the coming session." Mr. Walker spoke Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the matter to be referred to a conference, was adopted by unanimous vote. 73-183 read: The following letter received from residents of blount Hermon area was 'The undersigned residents of Mount Hermon area request time to be set aside at the regular meeting of Portsmouth City Council to be held on May 8, 1973 for the purpose of following up Council action on our petition which was presented o~ MaFch-19, 1973. Mr. George Walker, who spoke for us when the petition was presented, will again represent us on May 8, 1973. ~Signed James W. Pearson, 2738-~.ueen~St~eeZ,~a~ Mr. Walker spoke on behalf of the residents of Mount Hermon area and presented petition. (See Exhibit 73-183) Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Holley, to be referred to the City Manager and he take the accusations and refer them to Director of Housing A~thority for answers to determine if there is any validity to anything that has been said, was adopted by unanimous vote. 73-184 the following letter received from Mrs. David A. Wetherby, 4748 River Shor~ Road, was read: "My husband and I were delighted to read that the Parks and Recreation Board has recommended to you that there is a great need for a recreation building in Churchland. Life for young people in this area ~s difficult~ The roads are narrow and congested, especially since the development of some of the open spaces; huge trucks thunder down the roads all day long. I worry even about my teenagers -on bicycles, to say nothing of the seven year old. That is all there is to do except for some basketball hoops by the Junior High. I've heard recentny that the tennis courts at the high school are locked when the tennis teams aren't using them. There are many people who live in Churchl.and who cannot afford a private swim club, horseback riding lessons or even the expense of orever transporting children h~lfway across town to fields, courts, playgrounds. We have many bright, energenic young people. To not channel and direct their energy leaves them very vunerable to drug pushers, gang activities and restless pranks, even good children who are bored are tempted to do. Young people need a safe place where they can get together for exercise, companionship and fun. There's no place like this in Churchland now. I hope you feel like we do, that money invested in the development of our youth is one of the bestpexpenditures we can make. It will pay dividends." Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the matter to be referred to the Rarks and Recreation Commission, was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. APPROVED - Mayor City Clerk