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September 9th, 1969 On motion of Mr. Eastes, nominations were closed. Vote being taken, Mr. Johnson was elected a member of the Southeastern Virginia Planning District CommiSsion for the term specified. .Mr. King nominated Jack P Barnes for a two year term. On motion of Mr. Holley, nominations were closed. Vote being taken, Mr. Barnes was elected a member of the Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission for the term specified. Mr. Holley nominated Burrell R Johnson for a one year term. On motion of Mr. Eastes, nominations were closed. Vote being taken, Mr. Johnson was elected a member of the Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission for the term specified. NEW BUSINESS - 69-277 - The following letter-from Mrs. Doris Leigh, in recognition of a resolu - tion presented to her at the last Council meeting, was read: Thanks so much for the wonderful honor that the City Council bestowed on me. As I said before, it is one of the nices5 things that has ever happened ro me." On motion of Mr. Turner, received as information. 69-278 - The following letter from A C Bartlett, Chairman of the Portsmouth Charter Commission, was read: "In accordance with information in our file, the Charter Commission should report its recommendations to the Portsmouth City Council in September 1969. Will the City Council please gran5 an exsension time until November 10 , 19697 The Commission has completed.its recommendations relative to the con rents of the proposed revised charter: but, the extended time will be used in the following manner: November 1. An announcemen5 will be made to the effect that the proposed revised charter is ready, and copies of the proposed charter, along with copies of the presen~ charter will be made available 5o the public in limited numbers 2. A public hearing will be held, after properly spaced advertisements and press re - leases, at 7:30 P M on October 21, 1969. in the Council Chamber or other proper place. At this hearing the general public will be invited 5o be heard on the subject of charter revisions. 3. The proceedings and commen~s received a5 the public hearing will be reviewed and evaluated by the Charter Commission a5 a meeting of the Commission on October 27, 1969. 4. Final draft of the Commission's recommendations in the form of z copy of the proposed new charter will accompany the Commission's final repor~ to the Portsmouth City Council on November 10, 1969. It is hoped that the Council will favorably consider this reques~ for an extension 10, 1969. Respectfully submitted - Portsmouth Charter Commission. Motion of Mr. King ~o concur in the reques5 of the Portsmouth Charier Commission was adopted~ without dissenting vo~e. 69-279 - The following letter from Lorraine D Smith, President, Woman's Democra- tic Club of Portsmouth, was read: Enclosed is a copy of a resolution that was passed at our June meeting. We would be pleased if you would have it read a5 the next meeting of the Portsmouth City Council. Motion of Mr. Turner To receive as information and that the resolution be filed with other correspendence regarding the C~Rrt~ouse property, was adopted, without dissenting vo~e. "RESOLUTION - ~EREAS~ We, of the Women's Democratic Club of Portsmouth, believe that beauty as a value is of usmosr worth 5o a community; AND WHEREAS; We are in common accord with all civic organizations that seek to preserve and develop beauty in the City of ~ortsmouth, we applaud the Portsmouth Historical Association's decision to work toward the preser- vation of the Court House building a~ High and Cour5 Sts., Portsmouth; AND WHEREAS; We feel there is the need for a cultural censer in the City, dedicated to the preservation and public display of ar5 and artifacts, that will develop in our citizens a deeper appreciation of the pass, we are in favor of the Portsmouth Historical Association's plan 5o ultimately house such a museum and cultural cen~er at this location; THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Women's Democratic Club of Portsmouth heartily endorses the action of the Historical Association concerning the preservation of the Court House building.' 69-280 - A letter from w B Sharer, Jr., regarding TVDC was read, and on motion of Mr. Smith, received as information.