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May 1S, 1969 69-151 - The following letter from Samuel 6. Towmmandwas read: "The freeholders and residents living in the area of Hatton Point Road and Riveredge Drive, on Hatton Point, desire and request the installation of a street lighZ at the corner of the above mentioned streets. Due to the darkness of the ar~a, a condition further enhanced by trees and a hedgerow, this location pro- vides considerable comfort to undesirables. An electric pole, presently erected at this junction, could be conveniently used as a support for the street light. We sincerely trust that our request will receive your Immediate attention." Motion of Mr. Smith that the City Manager be requested to have a light placed at Hatton Point Road and Riveredge Drive was adopted, without dissenting vote. 69-152 - The following letter from the City Clerk was read: "The term of office of Mr. Richard B. Bartlett on the Commission of Architectural Review will expire on May 14, 1969." Motion of Mr. Pastes to go into the election of a member to the Commission of Architectural Review, was adopted. Mr. Smith nominated Richard B. Bartlett to succeed himself on theC6ommission. Vote being taken, Mr. Bartlett was elected a member of the Commission of Architectural Review. 69-155 - The following letter from the P.T.A. Council was read: "The Portsmouth Council of Parents and Teachers Association, Mrs. Thomas Walsh, President, in its annual meeting unanimously voted to ask the members of the City Council to consider the building now imuuse by our Police Department as a future rehabilitation center for juvenile offenders. The size and location of this structure can aid our Courts to return misguided delinquents to a ~meful life in our society; through consultation and training. This is one of thepprojected goals of our Council whose nmmbership include all the P.T.A.'s in the City of Portsmouth. Our interest include a Half-I{ay house and Zoo for the City of Portsmouth. In a recmnt meeting with Mr. William E. Weddington, Assistant Director of Youth Services, Virginia Depart- ment of Welfare and Institutions it came to our attention that the State has funds to help with the financing of such institutions. The Portsmouth Council of Parents and Teachers thank you for all consideration in this matter that will benefit the welfare of all our citizens." On motion of Mr. Holley, referred to a conference. 69-154 - The following resolution was read, and, on motion of Mr. Smith, was adopted: "P~SOLUTION CO~NDING THH GRHEN PINE GARDEN CLUB FOR MAKING CERTAIN [MPROVEMENTS TO TH~ CEDAR LANE FIRE STATION WHEREAS, the Green Pine Garden Club, a voluntary organization of ladies dedicated to the improvement and beautification of the community in which they live, undertook as one of its public service projects the improvement of the Cedar Lane Fire Station-and the working conditions of the men stationed there; and ~{EREAS, the members of the Green Pine Garden Club afCe~ expending much personal time and effort were most successful in accomplishing their purpose; and ~ER~AS, ~he civic mindedness of these ladies is an inspiration to all the citizens Df Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the appreciation of this body for the efforts of the Green Pine Garden Club in improving the appearance of the C~dar Lane Fire Station, be. hereby expressed and conveyed to the members of %he Green Pine Garden C1%~. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED %~at a copy of this resolution be soread upon the minutes of the Council and a copy hereof be presented to the said Green Pine Garden Club." 69-155 - Motion of Dr. Holley to refer to the Planning Commission the question of the feasibility of closing a paper streot between Washington and Sixth Streets. "Washington - S~%" Was ado~d with one dissenting vote - Mr. Smith. 69-156 - Motion of Mr. Johnson that the City Manager investigate the feasibility of the Wy~he Street play- ground site for a business complex was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. APPROVED - Presidef~t Depfity City Clerk