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July 14. 1970 - NEW BUSINESS - 70-293 - The following letter from the }~edic-Home ttealth Center, Earl Titman, Administrator, was read: '~e want you to know that we are deeply grateful for the impressive work Chief Ballentine and his men did in handling the tragic fire here yesterday. Their work on the fire itself was only part of their activity: their sympathetic attention to the welfare and comfort to the patients was outstanding both in evacuating the critical areas and then returning patients to rooms when the chief gave the order. Their assistance in the clean-up and their work in reactivat- ing the sprinkler system was most helpful. We appreciate their work and commend them foF efficiency." Motion of Mr. Irvine Smith to receive as information and that the letter be acknowledged, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 70-294 - Report from the State Auditor of Public Accounts on the audit of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for the fiscal year ended June 50, 1969 was presented, and on motion of Mr. Turner, received as information, without dissenting vote. 70-295 - Report from the State Additor of Public Accounts on the audit of the Municipal Court for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1969 was p~esented, and on motion of Mr. King, received as information, without dissenting vote. 70-296 - The following letter from Capt. R. M. Freeman, USCH (Ret.) was read: "Recent news releases concern a proposal to erect a 200 place restaurant on a portion of the vacant City property immediately north of the Portsmouth Coast Guard Museum's Lightship "P~rtsmouth". Our Board of Directors is concerned with the possible obstruction of our ship from view to southbound river traffic. Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to insure that the ship will remain visible to river traffic approaching from the north. A building line set-back from the river's edge, location of the parking area and park and lawn areas determined by an engineering study, would provide a lay-out which will insure the unobstructed visibility desired. Your interest, concern and u~timate action are solicited to accommodate the needs of both the new building and the existing Lightship." Motion of Mr. Smith (I) to refer to the City Manager with the request that he submit information to a conference of Council was adopted; with one dissenting ~ote - that of Mr. Molley. 70-297 - The following letter from the ~Cradock P~operty Owners' Association "13~e Cradock Property Owners' Association respectfully asks your serious consideratinn for appointment ~o tt}e School Board, Mr. Purl Powell, 6 Oahlg~en Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia, 25702 to fill one of the vacancies caused by the resignation of two of the School Board members. The citizens of Cradock, b~ing completely familiar with Mr. Powell's background, capabilities and characte~ believe he would make a most effective member for the Board. His qualifications are the following: 1. Mr. Powell has spent most of his%lffe in Cradock. His children graduated from the local schools. 2. He attended the University of South Carolina for ~o and one half years. 5. He has attended several Real Estate schools and holds licenses from the same. 4. He has been active in church work andlis presently Chairman of the Administrative Board of Cradock Methodist Church. S. He owned his b~m business until recently. For the past three years he has been employed by S. L. Nusbamm Company. If appointed, we feel he would be able to serve the Board and committees with a mazimum of-success which would be satisfactory, to all concerned. Thank you for your consideration." Motion of Mr. Holley to receive as in£ommation and that Mr, Pool be advised that a decision had been made in this matter prior to receipt of his letter but that Mr. Powell would be given consideration for election to a~ board or commission of the City when there is a vacancy in the future, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 70-298 - The following letter from R. P. Mason, Jails Superintendent, Department of Welfare and Institutions, was read: "A representative of this Department called at the Portsmouth City Lockup, June 17, 1970 at 12:50 P.M. to perform a rm~ine inspection. Upon arrival, our representative contacted Officer Wilson who accompanied our representative .during the inspection. At the time of this inspection four male and three fe~le prisoners were being held in the lockup. During the inspection no changes to the bu~i!ding were noted. It is suggested if you are to continue to use this building for any length of time that the walls and bars be given a good scrubbing. Cleanliness and sanitation throughout the lockup was fairly good.