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December 7, 1971
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<br />U. S. Naval Hospital and U. S. Naval Shipyard Main Gates are now located on Effingham Street
<br />as linked to George Washington Highway.
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<br /> It is to be understood that your acceptance of this map document from the Planning
<br />Division of the Virginia Department of Highways, where it differs from our official City
<br />Comprehensive Plan, is an approval in principle only; e.g., we in Portsmouth and Nansemond
<br />County understand that segment "6008" is merely a study line to satisfy certain Federal
<br />requirements.
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<br /> Therefore, it is my opinion that our interests are served in your review of this map
<br />document and adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to certify it as re-
<br />viewed for return to the Virginia Department of Highways. Messrs. Hilton and McDaniel of
<br />the CTS:TC concur."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the recommendation to be
<br />apprO¥~di was~ado~te~h~ 'the.:following vo~o:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: Irvine Smith
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<br /> 71-558 - The following letters received fmom Mrs. Margaret R. Jones, City Treasmrer,
<br />· ~:~ read:
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<br /> "Herewith is a list of delinquent real estate taxes for fiscal year July 1, 1970 ending
<br />June 30, 1971.
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<br />Total amount delinquent $223,678.82.
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<br /> The original of this,list has been transmitted to Mr. David M. Grant, Delinquent Tax
<br />Collector.'
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<br /> "Herewith is a list of delinquent Personal Property Taxes for year 1970, to be furnished
<br />you as required by City Cordinance.
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<br />Total amount delinquent $106,084.63.
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<br /> The original of this list has been transmitted to Mr. David M. Grant, Delinquent Tax
<br />Collector."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Holley, the reports to be received
<br />as information, 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 /> On motion of Mr. Ir~ine Smith and seconded by Mr. Holley that!if the
<br />office has made a reasonable effort to collec% the property be advertised
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />City Attorney's
<br />for sale, was
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, I~¥~e Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />71-559 - The following letter received from Mr. Harvey N. Johnson, Jr., was read:
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<br /> "For moth-,than fi~e years it has b. een my honor and privilege to serve at your pleasure
<br />as membo~of t~e. Portsmo~thPlan~ing Commission. N~w, as:the expiration date of my present
<br />term approaches and you begin the process of deliberating my re-appointment or replacement,
<br />I am respectuflly requesting the removal of my name from consideration.
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<br /> I am-strongly of the opinion-that improved citizen participation in local government
<br />may be increasingly achieved through the implementation of a policy of appo~ntment-ro~tion
<br />which would bring more and more persons into active roles. The result would be a continous
<br />broadening of the base of involvement, and yield a growir~complement of informed~ex-appointee~
<br />with time and talent for further meaningful community service. Moreover, it would provide
<br />a channel for bringing into the adwisory positions young men and women who sometimes despair
<br />of getting their chance to serve.
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<br /> Membership on the Planning Commission has been for me a most satisfying experience. It
<br />would be quite difficult to duplicate the Portsmouth arrangement whiah at one a~ the same
<br />time combines a very impartial, capable and dedicated chairman with a well informed and
<br />independent-minded membership, professionally supported by a most versatile, energetic and
<br />progressive Planning Director, himself ably suppo.rted by a highly competent staff. I shall
<br />truly miss such as exciting association.
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<br /> It may represent something of a departure from custom, but I would not end this letter
<br />without offering the name of a citizen for your consideration as my successor. L. Eugene
<br />Vann, residing at 1234 Marshall Avenue has demonstrated.his ability to combi-n-e a very success
<br />ful career in the Norfolk NavR1 Shipyard with effective and respected community involvement
<br />and leadership. I believe your investigation of his capabilities would find combined in
<br />Mr. Vann a very resourceful and technical mind and a socially-concerned heart. I recommend
<br />him to your consideration."
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