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<br />January 25. 1972
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Irvine Smith and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the ordinance was
<br />adopted, and 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 /> 72-10 -~The following letter from Mr. T. E. Masters, Jr. City Clerk-Grants' Coordmnato~,
<br />was read: '
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<br /> "You directed me to look into the possibilities of State and/or Federal funds for the
<br />detection of and treatment for Sickle-Cell Anemia.
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<br /> I met with Dr. C. M. G. Buttery, Director of Public Health, to seek information of the
<br />disease and develgp our approach to seeking financial assistance.
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<br /> The attached letter will identify the conversation of our meeting and the initial con-
<br />duct of our inquiry for supportive funds." (See Exhibit 72-10)
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<br /> On notion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Irvine Smith, to be
<br />and a copy of Dr. Buttery's report be sen~ to Mrs. Thelma Jones, was
<br />vote:
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<br />received as informationI
<br />adopted by the following
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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 />72-24 The following letter received from Mr. Leo V. Schocklin, was read:
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<br /> "I hereby resign my position as
<br />Authority, effective January 1, 17,
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<br />Commissioner of the
<br />1972."
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<br />Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing
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<br /> Mr. Turner made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, that the resignation
<br />be accepted, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, [rvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, BarDzes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-25 The following letter received from Helen M. Kavanaugh, Corresponding Secretary,
<br />Siesta Club, was read:
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<br /> "The Siesta Club representing
<br />their representative, Mrs. Clyde M.
<br />1972.
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<br />the residents of Siesta Gardens request permission for
<br /> Rawls, to speak before the City Council on January 25,
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<br /> Mrs. Rawls wilt present a
<br />ing the installation of a stop
<br />High Street West."
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<br />petition duly signed by the people of Siesta Gardens concern-
<br />light at the entrance of Siesta Gardens at Dogwood Drive and
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<br />Mrs. Rawls spoke and pKesented the following petition: (See Exhibit 72-25)
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<br /> "We, the undersigned, residents of Siesta Gardens do hereby petition the City Council
<br />of Portsmouth, Virginia, to install a stop-light at the T-intersection of Dogwood Drive and
<br />High Street West at the entrance of Siesta Gardens. Signed by Richard O. Howard, 3212 Lilac
<br />Drive and others."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Turner and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the report presented by Mrs.
<br />Rawls, be received as information and to be referred to the City Manager.
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<br /> Mr. Irvine Smith made an amendment, seconded by Mr, King, that the report be brought
<br />back to Council the 1st 9r 2nd meeting in February, 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 />The motion as amended, 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 />72-26 - The following resolution was presented:
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<br />"RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
<br />FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS COMMON TO THE
<br />CITIES OF CHESAPEAKE, PORTSMOUTH, SUFFOLK AND THE COUNTY OF NANSEMOND.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the problems of local government are becoming increasingly complex and fre-
<br />quently transcend political boundaries; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, it is possible the several localities, working together could provide better
<br />service to their citizens and at a lower cost; and
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