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1972
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson,. accept the resignation with
<br />regrets~with a proper resolution be presented to Mrs. Waters and vacancies on the Museum and
<br />Fine Arts Commission and Law Library Board be referred to a conference, was adopted by the
<br />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 /> 72-157 - The.letters received regarding resolution - former Mayor W. Fred Duckworth,
<br />were read:
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<br /> "We acknowledge with deep appreciation action of the City of Portsmouth on March 28th
<br />in the adoptdon of a Re-solution in memory of Fred. Signed-Gertrude Duckworth, April 10."
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<br /> "In Mayor Martin's absence I wish to thank you, on behalf of the City Council of Norfol~
<br />for your kind expression of sympathy of April 5th on the death of former Mayor W. Fred Duck-
<br />worth, in which you thoughtfully enclosed a copy of the resolution adopted by the Council
<br />of the City of Portsmouth expressing condolences to the family, friends and fellow citizens
<br />of Mr. Duckworth. Signed V.H. Nusbaum, Jr., Vice Mayor, City of Norfolk, April 10."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Turner and seconded
<br />was adopted by the following vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Holley, Johnson,
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 72-158 - The following
<br />Association, was read:
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<br /> by Mr. Raymond Smith, to be received as information,
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<br /> King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />letter.from Mr. David I. Joyner, President, Edgefield Civic
<br />
<br /> "The citizens df the City of Portsmouth who live in the Edgefield area have been con-
<br />cerned for some time about the e~wa~e problem in our neighborhood. Septic tank systems have
<br />failed in some homes due to the fact that the drain fields reach the saturation pGint very
<br />rapidly, especially during we weather spells. The result is that either raw sewage pools
<br />in.backyards and the excess, in some cases, has been diverted to front drainage ditches.
<br />Needless to say, this makes for unsanitary conditions in the neighborhood.
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<br /> We urge council to taka immediate action to correct the situation by installing sewage
<br />lines which would connect with the Portsmouth sewage system. We feel that, as tax payers,
<br />it is our right to be afforded the same access to sewage facilities as other cities.
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<br /> You will find enclosed copies of a petition signed by ~8.8 taxpayers in Edgefietd.
<br />Since there are approximately 400 adults who live in the area, this represents 72% of
<br />field residents.
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<br />Edge-
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<br /> Please advise me on the date City Council plans to discuss this matter so that we can
<br />be represenged and speak on this proposal."
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<br /> Mr. JGyner spoke.
<br /> See Petition presented below.
<br /> Motion of Mr. Irvine Smith and seconded by Mr. King, to be received as
<br />that the City Manager keep Mr. Joyner advised as to progress on the matter,
<br />the following vote:
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<br />information and
<br />was adopted by
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, [rvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> "Whereas having experienced extreme difficulty with private
<br />posal; and
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<br /> Whereas, this has resulted ~in higkly unsanitary conditions
<br />standing in backyards and drainage ditches);
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<br /> We, the undersigned residents of Edgefield,
<br />to expedite the installation o~ a sewage system
<br />420t Thistle Drive, and 'others"
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<br />septic tank sewerage dis-
<br />in the area (i.e. Raw sewage
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<br />do hereby petition the City of Portsmouth
<br />in Edgefield. Signed - Phyllis F. Bucker,
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<br /> ~ti6~ of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, that the City Manager set up
<br />a meeting with Council a~d Hampton Raads Sanitation Commission to see what arrangement can
<br />be made between them as to an agreement on sanitation matters of concern, primarily the
<br />Churchland area, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Ho. lle~ Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-159
<br />Z 72-4.
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<br />See copy of Mr. Douglas B. Fugate's letter inserted under Item 72-12~
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<br /> Motian of Mr. Holley, and seconded by Mr. Turner, that a copy of Mr. Fugate's letter
<br />be forwarded~to Rev. Ralph Reavis and Mr. Joseph M. Williams, was adopted by the following
<br />vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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