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February 27, 1973
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<br /> At a regular City Council meeting held on February 27, 1973, in the City Council
<br />Chamber, there were present:
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<br />Jack P. Barnes, E. Saunders Early, Jr., James W. Holley,
<br />Isaac W. King, Raymond B. Smith, Robert W. Wen~z, Jr., A.
<br />City Manager, C. M. Scialdone, Assistant City Attorney.
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<br />Prayer was offered by Councilman King.
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<br />Burrell R. Johnson,
<br />P. Johnson, Jr.,
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<br />Mayor Barnes welcomed all visitors in attendance.
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<br /> Motion of Mr Smith and seconded by Mr. Early, to approve the minutes as received, was
<br />adopted 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 /> 73-65 - The following res'~lution was presented to Mrs. Elizabeth T. Hutchins, wife of
<br />the late George R. Hutchins, Commissioner of the Revenue, for services rendered whi~e in
<br />office:
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<br /> "WHEREAS, in his infinite wisdom, Almighty God on February 14, 1973, called unto Him
<br />George R. Hutchins, who served as Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue for thirty-two years,
<br />and Commissioner of Revenue from January 1, 1973 to February 14, 1973, giving of talent mn
<br />conducting the affairs of this City and its citizens; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, through is foresight and zeal earned the affection of the people in the City
<br />of Portsmouth; and . ~
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<br /> WHEREAS, the community has suffered a great loss in the passing of George R. Hntchins
<br />anding the has worth joined of with his his accomplishments, family, friends and associates in,mourning his~death and in recogniz-
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />the sympathy of this body acting for the citizens of this City, be and hereby is extended to
<br />the family of the late George R. Hutchins.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Council
<br />and a copy thereof be forwarded by the City Clerk to his wife, Elizabeth T. Hutchins, in
<br />recognition of Mr. Hutchins' respected place in this community."
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<br />The~following public hearings.were held:
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<br />73-23 - Create Regional Water Authority
<br />The following resolution was presented:
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<br />"CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SIGNIFYING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCILS OF THE CITIES
<br />OF CHESAPEAKS, FRANKLIN, NANSEMOND, NORFOLK., PORTSMOUTH, SUFFOLK AND VIRGINIA
<br />BEACH AND THE BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTIES OF ISLE OF WIGHT AND SOUTHAMPTON
<br />TO CREATE A WATER AUTHORITY UNDER THE VIRGINIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITIES ACT AND
<br />SETTING FORTH ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION." (See Resolution No. 6)
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<br />Mr. George R. Walker spole against. (See Exhibit 73-23)
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the resolution was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />73-45
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<br />Zoning Petition Z 72~49 - Application of. Portsmouth City. Council,
<br /> rezoning of Williams Court
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<br />Mr. ~. F. Pool, President, Cradock Property. Owners'-Assn.., spoke..
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<br />Mr. Ronald Hallman, Assistant City Attorney, Chesapeake, Virginia, spoke.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. King, to concur~in recommendation of Planning
<br />Commission to be zoned R-75-~.
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance
<br />to be zoned R-1S0, was approved on first reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 72-49'
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith,-Wentz, Barne~
<br />Nays: None
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