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December 15, 1970 Motion of Mr. Smith (I) to refer to a conference for study; the City Manager and City Attorney to give a report at that time, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 70-563 - The following letter from Judge Robert .P. McMurran, Hustings' Court was read: "In compliance with the Charter provision and the ordinance of the City Council, I have this day ap- pointed the Honorable Robert D. Powers ~ the Associate Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the City of Portsmouth for the term expiring June 50, 1974. i believe that Robert D. Powers is a person of superb competence and character for this posit~on. I sincerely recommend this appointment for your prompt approval." Motion of Mr. King to approve the action of Judge Mc_~urran was adopted, with one dissenting vote, that of ~,Ir. Holley. 70-564 - The following letter from the Portsmouth Redevelopment and ~ousing Authority was read: "On previous occasions both in conference and by written Do~0nunication, the Authority has advised City Council of the importance that an early decision be made in regard to the Southside General N~ighborhood Renewal Project. I should like to take this opportunity to remind you and Council of the five million dollar MUD commitment obtained only by the concerted efforts of the Authority and its staff. Council in approving the filing of a GNRP has authorized~the Authority to incur costs for planning purposes only;. however, these funds should not be expended until a d6cision in regard to the project area is made. As of this date, the Authority still awaits Council's direction in regard to the areas to be included in the Southside Project. We have also noted the extreme urgency in regard to the Effingham Street credits which can be seriously jeopardized should planning not be immediately initiated. The approximate six hundred~ousand spent on the Effingham Street improvements will mean 1.2 million in federal dollars for our most blighted section of the City. As a result of the aforementioned itmes, particularly the possible loss of non-cash credits, the Authority wishes to advise that it cannot in good conscience recommend a project for the $outhside section of our City After 1 January 1971. Your immediate and urgent consideratiun of our pre~ious request is respectfully requested." Motion of Mr. Smith (I) that the Mayor set a da~e for a special meeting on this matter, pending a recom- mendation from the Planning Department, said recommendation to be submitted before the special meeting, which will be held prior to January 1st, 1971, was adopted, without dissening vote. 70-565 - Motian of Mr. Holley that the matter of closing the ditch between Merrifields and Twin Pines (re: to item 70-559)be referred to the Citizens Advisory Committee. Substitute motion of Mr. Smith (R) that the M~vor meet with Mr. Ralph Merritt to find out what he plans to do about the ditch. I ! Motion of Mr. Turner to amend the substitute mltion to read "%hat the Mayor and Vice Mayor meet with Mr. Ralph Merritt" was adopted, without dissenting vote. Vote being taken, the substitute motion, as amended, was adopted without dissenting vote. 70-566 - Motion of ~r. Smith (I) that the matter of a resolution recognizing and commending Buck Jordan for his unselfish services to the Fire Department be placed on the! agenda for the first meeting in January, 1971, was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. APPROVED - City Clerk