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No~emh. e~ 23 19'71
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<br />we, the dog-owning citizens of Portsmouth be allowed to keep?
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<br /> We ~01~:lJdlike to state that we are opposed to this law as it is written at this time.
<br />We are in favor of regulations on dogs allowed to run the streets and ones that are not
<br />properly cared for by keeping pens d~ean, etc., but we feel that we should not be included
<br />in this classification. Signed by Mr. C. S. Daniels, 1303 Amelia Avenue, and
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<br /> The following letter received from Mr. G. A. Welt, Sr., 3806 Yaupon St., was read:
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<br /> "We, H. J. Brady, and G. A. Welt, Sr., would like to request to speak before the City
<br />Council, Tuesday evening, November 23, 1971.
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<br /> We would like to express our opinions and present some signed petitions, in reference
<br />to the 400 square foot enclosure for dogs."
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<br />Mr. G. A. Welt, Sr. spoke. (See preceding petition)
<br />Mr. H. J. Brady spoke. (Con)
<br />Mrs. Ruth Brescia, 51 Harris Road spoke. (Con)
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<br />(Con)
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<br /> The following letter received from Mr. ~ Mrs. Thomas K. Ballard, 4009 Garwood Avenue,
<br />was read:
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<br /> "Please put me on the agenda to speak at the Council meeting on November 23rd, on
<br />the dog ordinance, and also my wife, Dorothy B. B~llard."
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<br />Mr. g Mrs. Ballard were not present.
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<br />23rd
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<br />The following letter received from Leonard W. Scarf, DVM, 2216
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<br />"I believe that the proposed law on "Dog Control" due for final
<br />is ill-advised and would not be effective.
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<br />County Street, was read
<br />reading on November
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<br /> The law would penalize many who should not be penalized, and it will leave unaffected
<br />some individuals .who are causing a public nuisance by improper maintenance of the dogs on
<br />their premises.
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<br /> There are many people in ths city of Portsmouth who now keep several dogs in areas
<br />that would be considered inadequate by the proposed stanJards. However, these people now
<br />keep their enclosed area clean and sanitary and the dogs are quiet. There is no reason to
<br />penalize these people.
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<br /> If your objective is to force the improvement of dirty,
<br />noisy dogs, th.eh your law should allow for inspection of the premises by the
<br />public health, and give that department the power to exercise th6ir judgment
<br />should be done to render the ares reasonably sanitary and quiet.
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<br />bad-smelling ~emises barborin
<br /> department of
<br /> as to what
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<br /> Fines could be imposed on those persons not complying. This type of law would accomp-
<br />lish your objective if it is properly enforce° I am sure that you could make your feelings
<br />known to the inspectors that you wish proper enforcement."
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<br /> Mr. Holley made a motion that was seconded by Mr. King that this ordinance be referred
<br />to the City Attorney so all interested parties could contact him (City Attorney), so an
<br />ordinance can be drafted that would be acceptable, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br /> Ay.es: Holley, Johnson,-King, Irvi~e Smith, R~ymo~d Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> ~ Mr. ,Raymond Smi~th made a motion t-hat was se~ended by Mr. King that the present
<br />ordinance on dogs be referred to the City Manager as a matter of enforcement, was adopted
<br />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 />71-500 - The following ordinance, approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY
<br />CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE II THEREOF, BY AMENDING
<br />FEES TO BE CHARGED AT CITY GOLF COURSES."
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<br />OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 1961,
<br />SECTION 25-5 PERTAINING TO
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Turner and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the ordinance was adopted
<br />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 />71-502 The following ordinance, approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $7,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SALARIES
<br />AND EXPENSES OF THE CITY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE."
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<br /> Motion of, Mr. King seconded by Mr. R.aymond Smith, the ordinan'ce 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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