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July 25, 1967 I should almo like to point out that if the grocery business appears to be poor and the grocer has to wind up hi§ business affairs, the payment of a yearly licensing tax creates an even greater financial strain on him. For these reasons and others, I respectfully request on behalf of the Retail Grocers Association of Portsmouth and as President of this A~sociation that the City Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia~ change the applicable taws pertaining to this licensing tax of retail merchants and make ~his tax payable on a quarterly basis rather than a yearly basis." On motion of Mr. Johnson, referred to the City Manager, to study and report to a conference of Council. 67-223 - The following letter from the Portsmouth Coast Guard Museum was read: "The Board of Directors of Portsmouth Coast Guard Museum, Incorporated, herewith request a conference between the City Council of the City of Portsmouth and representatives of our Board. We feel that various matters should be discussed and that such a conference should be held as soon as possible. We would appreciate your notifying us when and where such conference may be held." Motion of Mr. Barnes that the City Manager set up a conference with the Board, as soon as possible, ~as adopted, without dissenting vote. 67-224 - The following letter from Robert R. Beaton was read: "About eight years ago, the Council of the City of Portsmouth elected me as a %pecial justice for the purpose of holding commissions in cases of mental illness and inebriacy. I hav6 served in this capacity since that time. Since the temporary removal of the jail facilities from the old jail building ~o the Norfolk City Jail, there are no facilities for the detention of the mental suspects and this required the i~%mediate holding of a commission for the mental suspect, since Norfolk City Jail would not acce~t a nerson charged ~ith mental illness. The frequency of having to hold these commissions, has increased to such an extent that it interferes with my practice of law. I wish to thank the Council for their kindness and consideration over a neriod of years and it is with regret that I tender my resignation as special justice for the purpose of holding commissions in cases of mental illness and inebriacy. I request that my resignation be accepted as of August 4th, 1967." Motion of Mr. Barnes that the Mayor contact Judge Beaton and ask that he serve in this capacity until August 8th, 1967, the date of the next regular Council~meeting, was adopted. 67-225 - The following letter from Robert R. Marquis, was read: "I would like to withdraw the application to close the North end of Powhatan Avenue from Westmoreland Terrace to the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River. The reason for requesting the closing of this section of Powhatan Avenue is this area is a parking place for lovers; the northern end of my lot on the ~{est side of Powhatan has been and is being used as a turn-around and ~icnic I ~{ould like to ask the City Council to continue their progra~ of curb, gutter, and paving of this section of the above mentioned street. Also, ~ would like to request a street light ~e installed at the northern extremity of above mentioned street. I believe if the above requests were accomplished, the ~roblem would be solved. Thanking you in advance" Motion of Mr. Barnes that the withdrawal of the application be referred to the Planning Commission and the request for a street light and a continuation of the program of street improvements be referred to the City Manager, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 67-226 - The following letter from James E. Pague, Sr., was read: "Please accept this letter as my application for position of Justice of the Peace in the City of Portsmouth. I am resigning from the Virginia State Tax Department June S0, 1967, after ten years of service as Tax Examiner. Formerly, I have five years with the City of Portsmouth as inspector of license and weights and measures. I feel that my experience in these two above mentioned branches of service and my knowledge of court prnc~dttres while engaged in this work gives me essential qualifications for the nosition of the Justice of the Peace. I will ~Dpreciate any consideration given me by this Honorable b6dy." Motion of Mr. Bastes that the application be filed with others for similar posStions and referred to a future conference on this matter, was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. APPROVBD - President City Clerk