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September 15, 1971
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<br />OFFICIALS OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA PROCLAIM AS ONE OF THEIR
<br />OFFICIAL TOP PRIORITY HIGHWAY GOALS CONGRESSIDNAI ACTION TO
<br />ADD. A SEGMENT OF APPROXIMATELY TWELVE (12) MILES T0 THE SYSTEM
<br />OF INTERSTATE AND NATIONAL DEFENSE HIGHWAYS FOR THE PURPOSE
<br />OF COMPLETING A ~ETROPOLITAN CIRCUMFERENTIAL "BELTWAY" FROM
<br />1-64 AT B0~ERS HILL TO 1-664 AT CRANEY ISLAND. SUCH ACTION
<br />WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OFF-SET SOME OF
<br />THE MASSIVE FEDERAL IMPACT WHICH CHARACTERIZES THIS METROPOLI-
<br />TAN COMMUNITY. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR THIS FREEWAY WOULD
<br />DISPLACE LESS THAN ONE FAMIiY PER ~ILE AT THIS TIME.
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<br /> A growing number of interests subscribe to this approach as one positive means toward
<br />elimination of Elizabeth River tolls."
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<br />the
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<br />On motion of Mr Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Turner, the matter to concur with
<br />recommendations of the P}anning Commission, was 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 /> 71-413
<br />was read:
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<br />Letter'from Mr. Roman Krsyozkowski, President, INTERPLAN Corporation,
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<br /> "In my previous letter dated July 28, 1971 concerning this company's study of urban
<br />over-the-water t~ansportation for the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Department
<br />of Transportation, I indicated that the objective of our assignment is to locate and
<br />quantify the latent demand fo~ over-the-water transportation services and to imaginatively
<br />synthesize -- on the basis of available and potential near-term technology -- those trans-
<br />portation'systems which best meet the requirements of metropolitan conditions.
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<br /> Because we are now in the midst o{ our demand analysis, we would appreciate receiving
<br />your evaluation of the feasibility of introducing over-the-water t%ansportation systems
<br />into the Portsmouth area. If yQu feel such systems are feasible for Portsmouth, we would
<br />appreciate receiving any available data which would enable us to quantify potential demand.
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<br /> If we fail to receive a
<br />interested in over-the-water
<br />project."
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<br />response to this letter, we will assume that Portsmouth is not
<br />transportation or a potential UMTA grant for a demonstration
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<br /> On motion of Mr~ Irvine Smith'and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the matter to be
<br />~eferr6d'to the City Manager for proper handling, further, a letter to be sent to INTERPLAN
<br />Corporation to notify them of Portsmouth's intentions, was adopted, knd 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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<br /> 71-414 - The following letter r~eeived from Mr. R. D. Otgavio, Secretary, Portsmouth
<br />Municipal Bond COmmission, wag read: (address to A. P. Johnson, Jr., City Manager)
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<br /> "Attached is letter of recommehdation of the Portsmouth Municipal Bond Commission re-
<br />lative to the issus of $5,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds.
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<br /> It is requested that this matter be brought to the attention of'City Council for proper
<br />disposition.'
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<br /> Letter from Mr. R. D. Ottavio, Secretary, Portsmouth Municipal Bond Commission, was
<br />read: (address to Mayor Jack P. Barnes)
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<br /> "At a meeting of the Portsmouth Municipal Bond Commission held August 31, 1971,
<br />the following recommendation was unanimously adopted for consideration of City Council.
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<br /> 'That tho.,Bond Commission agrees with City Council as to authorization of $5,000,000.00
<br />General Obligation Bonds passed on first reading August 24, 1971. Further, that the Bonds
<br />be issued at the earliest pos.sible date.'
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<br /> On motion Of Mr. Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Turner, to be received as information
<br />wa~ adppte~ by the'following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley,~ Johnson, King, Irvine Smfth, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 71-415 - The following letter received from Mrs. Mildred G. King, 5406 Greenfield
<br />Drive, was read:
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<br /> "I Would;liRe,to send assurance to you and the ~embers of the City Council that regard-
<br />less of any rebukes and or abuse that are being and may be directed at you, whether it be
<br />by newspmper 'editors, appointed officials of,various groups or boards, we the People of
<br />Portsmouth support you, as you have supported us.
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<br /> As you owe no debt or obligation, as elected officials to any other than the People,
<br />and have in no wa)- been negligent of your duties to the People, you are to be commended and
<br />praised, rather than castigated.
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