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August 22, 1972
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<br /> On motion of Mr.
<br />the following vote:
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<br />the
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<br />the
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<br />72-329 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE 12,177.89 FROM THE GBNBRAL FUND FOR LEGAL FEES
<br />IN THE CASE OF ALFRED LEE BRITT V.J.G. ENNtS, ET ALS."
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<br /> Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was
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<br />read:
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<br />adopted, and by
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<br />read:
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<br /> Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barn~s
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 72-330 - The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and
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<br /> "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,631.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FUNDS ACCOUNT TO
<br /> FUND A REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR THB CITY JAIL.~
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<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith,
<br />following vote:
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<br />the ordinance was ad~pted, and by
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />72-331 - The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken
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<br />up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $10,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVE-
<br />MENT FUND FOR REPAIRS TO THE SOUTH WALL OF OAK GROVE CEMETERY."
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<br />O~ motion of M~'[ King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the ordinance was adopted,
<br />following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />and by
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<br />NEW BUSINESS'-
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<br />72-356 - The following letter received from the Clerk of the School Board, was read:
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<br /> "At the regular meeting on August 10, 1972, the School
<br />adopted a resolution requesting authorization from the City
<br />and expend funds from state, federal and other agencies not
<br />school budget.
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<br />Board of the City of Portsmouth
<br />Council to apply for, receive
<br />presently budget in the 1972-73
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<br />Your consideration of this request will be appreciated."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to be received as information.
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<br /> Mr. Early made an amendment to the motion,~to be adyised of all grants
<br />~rece~ved by the School System, was 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 />that have been
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<br /> 72-357 ~- The following letter received.from Ms. Thelma V. P. Jones, Tidewater Area Youth
<br />Organization to.Aid Victims of Sickle Cell Disease, was read:
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<br /> "I send this letter to speak to the Council at your next meeting. This is very import-
<br />ant that I do bring to your mind some of the problems that will come up when school open.
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<br /> Something new is up on the Sickle Cell test and I feel this should be ironed out also,
<br />I feel the Council should be told just how bad things were for us at the City Park on
<br />August 12, 1972 since none of you were there to see the Shelter' that the City found good
<br />enough for Blacks to use. Every one who would have come under this shelter Life would have
<br />been in Danger..Ts speak to you is for the good of Ail School Children in this City."
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<br /> Mr. Dick Richmond, President, Tidewater Area Youth Organization to Aid Victims of
<br />Sickle Cell Disease, requested the item be withdrawn~
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<br /> 72-358
<br />was read:
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<br />The following letter received from William E. Moore, S725 Craneybrook Lane,
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<br /> "This pertains to BuildingPermit No. 2975 D dated July 20th, 1972. This permit
<br />authorized the Merritt Construction Corp. to remove an "Ind. Bldg;" from 4100 Queenwood Dr.
<br />(Merrifields) and to install this building at 4100 Swannanao Drive (co~ner Summerset and
<br />Swannanao) also in Merrifieids. The relocation of this building adversely affects my propert
<br />I live in Edgefield - 5725 Craneybrook Lane (corner of Craneybrook and Summerset).
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<br /> This metal building is ~pproximately 80 x 100 feet, 15 feet high, and installed on a
<br />concrete foundation. It is actually a warehouse but is called: a construction shed,
<br />industrial building, etc. It has been installed on two lots diagonally across the street
<br />from me and I find it quite objectionable. It was constructed on lots zoned "R-!00",
<br />Th~s arbitrary action by the city of a change in zoning - in fact~ if not in name - has
<br />resulted in a decrease in the value of my property by $1000 or more. Also, to a greater or
<br />.lesser degree all of my neighbors on the southside of Craneybrook Lane will be similarly
<br /> affected. It is estimated that this property (17 homes) is worth $500,00 or more.
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