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Anti1 27. 1971
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<br /> 71~159 On motion of Mr. Johnson, the following resolution was adopted, and by the
<br />following vote:
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<br />"RESOLUTION COMMENDING BELVIN BLACHMAN FOR SERVICE ON THE PORTSMOUTH
<br />LIBRARY BOARD
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<br /> WHEREAS: Belvin Blachman has served effectively on the Portsmouth Library Board of
<br />tho City of Portsmouth, Va., for nine years, contributing much time and talents to projects
<br />and programs of benefit to our citizenry and the City Government; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that dedicated and unselfish service involves
<br />personal sacrifices and inconveniences, not only to the individual but frequently to family
<br />and business; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, members of boards and cbmmissions historically have demonstrated an unceasing
<br />willingness to be of service, contributing largely to the advancement of important programs
<br />initiated for the general welfare of our citizens.
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<br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Va. that the
<br />grateful appreciation of the citizens of Portsmouth, and the City Government be hereby ex-
<br />pressed for the valuable service renderd by the recipient of this commendation.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
<br />the City Council, and that acopy be presented to Bolvin Blahman as a token of the esteem in
<br />which the recipient is held by the citizens of Portsmouth."
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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 /> 71-179 The following letter received from Mrs. Sarah E. King, Secretary, Lee Ward
<br />Civic League was read:
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<br /> "The Lee Ward Civic League request a place on the agenda of Tuesday, April 27, 1971.
<br />present a petition concerning basic improvements, such as curbs, gutters and drains."
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<br />Vernon C. Crump, member of Lee Ward Civic League, presented th~ following petition:
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<br />"TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
<br /> FROM: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE LEE WARD CIVIC LEAGUE
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<br />GENTLEMEN:
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<br /> WHEREAS, We the members of the Lee Ward Civic League as property owRars and resident
<br />citizens of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia have continuously denied the benefits of such
<br />public improvements as curbs, gutters, and storm drains; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, We have repeatedly made our requests and petitions over the years for improve-
<br />ment all to no avail; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, T~e completion of roadwork in connection with the widening of Effingham Street
<br />as a federally-assisted public roads project extended stubs of curbs and gutters around
<br />corners of intersecting streets into our neighborhood thus creating ragged and unsightly
<br />conditions and further, complicating our situation and injuring our pride; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Many of us have in the meanwhile been notified of substantial increases in our
<br />property assessmenrs in the face of continued neglect by the City to make the public improve.
<br />ments that~might justify some reassessments.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Officers and Members of the Lee Ward Civic League respectfully
<br />petition the Honorable City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia to grant immediate relief by
<br />causing a program of curbs, gutters and storm drains to commence now and without del~y in
<br />neighborhood; and:
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<br /> In support of our request we affix our signatures and our addresses to this petition
<br />as follows:
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<br />Signed - Carl Hurwitz (Carl's Mkt.), 2100 Chestnut Street, and others"
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<br /> Motion of Mr. $~hnson that the matter of curbs, gutters, and storm drains in Lee Ward
<br />be referred to a conference for the nex~ coming budget year.
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. Holley to be referred to the City Manager to look~into the
<br />area and see what can be don~ immediately from the funds that presently exist in street
<br />maintenance in this year's budget (street money), was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Turner
<br />Nays: Johnson, R~ymond Smith, Barnes
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