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<br /> After approval of the navi~ation permit and environmental impact statement, detail
<br />plans for the structure will begin. It is estimated that these plans will be available by
<br />the end of 1973. Soon after this time, a design public hearing will be held; and if no
<br />major revisions are necessary, we hope to be in position to advertise for construction in
<br />the spring of 1974."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Raymond Smith
<br />and contact Mr. Fugate regarding
<br />following vote:
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<br />and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to be received as information
<br />a conference on the above matter, was adopted by the
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine ~ Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />- NEW BUSINESS -
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<br /> 72-208 The following letter received from Mrs. Lillian Cole Westbrook, 3642 Princeton
<br />Place, Apt. F-2, was read:
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<br /> "Due to pressure from my family and continued illness, I believe it to be wisest that
<br />I resign as Justice of Pea~e for the city of Portsmouth effective June 1, 1972.
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<br /> Thank you so much for your consideration and thoughtfulness throughout the many years
<br />of my tenure in office."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Turner and seconded'by Mr. Raymond Smith, to acceFt Mrs. Westbrook's
<br />resignation and a letter of thanks for her services; the vacancy on the Justice of Peace be
<br />referred to a conference, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-209 - The following letter received from Mr. Robert F. Poeller, Executive Director,
<br />Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission, was read:
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<br /> "The Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission acted on April 27, 1972 to
<br />receive the report of its-conshltants entitled "Potable Water Supply Feasibility Study for
<br />Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission" which was developed each of its partici-
<br />pating jurisdictions.
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<br /> The Commission also acted to refer the report to each of the local planning commissions
<br />for review and recommendation in accordance with the Virginia Code and to each of the local
<br />governing bodies of its participating jurisdictions with a request that each local governing
<br />body be asked to indicate to the Planning District Commission the governing bo~'s feeling~
<br />on the Study as to whether it wishes to go forward or not. The Commission would like to
<br />receive the local governing body's opinion as expeditiously as possible. Copies of the
<br />report have been delivered to your offices for your re%iew.
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<br /> In accordance with the Virginia Code, the Planning District Commission, if it determine~
<br />to move forward with the Study or some modification thereof, must hold a publichhearigg on
<br />the matter after which it may adopt a recommended plan and send such recommendation plan to
<br />each local governing body for adoption. No plan is effective in any local governmental
<br />jurisdiction until it is adopted in accordance with the above procedure."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Turner and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, to be received as information
<br />and recommend that each member read the report, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-210 - The following letter received from Mrs. Delores Jacobs, President, Ida Barbour
<br />Assembly, was read:
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<br /> "The Assembly of Ida Barbour wishes to r~quest that more police be placed in the Park's
<br />play areas. We feel this request is urgent and necessary in order to keep our children and
<br />our play areas safe from injury and vahd~l~$m.
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<br /> The Assembly expects to receive new recreation equipment from PRHA.
<br />rain it, this protective measure must be taken.
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<br />order to main-
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<br />Your reply to our request as soon as possible will be appreciated.'
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<br /> Motion of Mr.. Holley and seconded by Mr. Turner, the matter be referred to the City
<br />Manager, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-211 - The following letter from Mr. Purvis H. Richardson, 2607 Evergreen Place,
<br />was read:
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<br /> I would like to speak to the City Council at your next meeting May 23, 1972, 7:30 P.M.
<br />I would like to speak to the Council as a private citizen about something vital to me and
<br />the whole City, curbs and gutters in annexed areas."
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