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May 9, 1967
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Pastes, Johnson, King, Knight, Leafy
<br />Nays: None
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<br />67-110 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting, was takenuup and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $21,840.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEmeNT FUND FOR THE
<br />PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 218 PINNERS AVENUE 254 CAROLIMA AVENUE AND 207 AND 217 }{ILl AVENUE
<br />IN P~NNERS POINT"
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<br />On motion of Mr. King, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
<br /> Ayes: Smith, ~astes, Johnson, King, Knight, Leafy
<br /> NaMs: None
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<br />67-111 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting~ was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $65,000~00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL ~PROVEMENT Fb~D FOR A TE~PORARY
<br />LOAN TO THE PORTSMOUTH PORT AND INDUSTRIAL COmmISSION"
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<br />On motion of Mr. Knight, the ordinance was adopted and by the following yore:
<br /> Ayes: Smith, Pastes, Johnson, King, Knight, Leafy
<br /> Nays: None
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<br />67-112 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY EAST OF CUSHING STREET"
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<br />On motion of Mr. Leary, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
<br /> Ayes: Smith, Eastes, Johnson, King, Knight, Leafy
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 67-123 - Motion of Mr. Eastes to go into the election of a member of the Parking Authority,
<br />to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Dan N. Duncan.
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<br />Mr. Eastes nominated Richard Ivins.
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<br />On motion of Mr. King, nominations were closed.
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<br /> Vote being taken, Mr. Ivins was ananimously elected to the Parking Authority for the ,3mexpired term
<br />of Dr. Duncan, which term expires May 1, 1970.
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<br />-NEW BUSINESS-
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<br /> 67-151 - The following letter from Marshall D. Owens, Chairman, Portsmouth Recreation Advisory Board,
<br />was read:
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<br /> "At the regular monthly meeting of the Portsmouth Recreation::Advisory Board, an item of long standing on
<br />the agenda was discussed at length, namely the development of Scott's Creek Park.
<br /> This project has been a part of the official Compre~ansive Plan for the city since 1962. Since that
<br />time several items_ have been discussed such as the availability of land .from the Elizabeth River Tunnel
<br />Commission, the availability of land through delJnlquent taxes, the possibility of Federal funds through
<br />Urban Renewal etc. Thus far, it appears, no definite action has been taken.
<br /> This board strongly recommends that efferts be made to implement plans for the development of this area
<br />as quickly as possible. In doing so, the Board also recommends that high priority be given to the constT"dc%
<br />tion of the proposed boat ramp in the park.
<br /> One additional question arose during the discussion and that was cnncerning the disposition of the
<br />fill area north of the proposed park and east of Harbor Drive. If definite Dlmls have not been made for
<br />this area, it was suggested that it could be acquired and added to that area already being considered
<br />for development (with possibilities of the ramp being located there).
<br /> Your attention to this matter and early reply would be greatly appreciated."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Knight to refer to a conference of the Council, was adopted, ~ithout dissenting vote.
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<br /> 67~152 - The following letter from Mrs. Anne Keffer, Corresponding Secretary of theorist Side Civic
<br />League, was read: ~-_~ ~ ~ ~
<br />"This league wrote City Manager Johnson on Jun~ tl, 1966 concerning a city owned building located in the
<br />4500 block of Co.~l~y Street, known as the "Westhaven Recreation Building."
<br />The letter was written because of a c~mplaint about the dilapidated condition of the building.
<br />A reply was received on Jtrae 29, 1966 from the Manager stating that the Director of Recreation had
<br />advised him that he had taken action to make improvements to this building. However, the only visible
<br />improvement made in 1966 was the cutting of the grass, which needs cutting again at this time.
<br />The enclosed pictures will clearly show the conditiDn of this building. Knowing that you gentlemen
<br />wish property owners to keep their property in repair, and we agree with you on this matter, it is felt
<br />that the city should set an example, and either refurbish this buildin~ or have it torn do~n."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Johnson that the City Manager investigate and report hack to the Council on this
<br />condition, was adopted, without dissenting vote.
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<br />67-135 - ~ne following letter from the Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project was read:
<br />"Enclosed please find a copy of a resolution f~em the Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project
<br />endorsing the City of Portsmouth's application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
<br />for the Model City Plmnning grant.
<br /> This is to insure you, Mr, Johnson and the various portsmouth Departments that STOP is in full accord
<br />with your efforts and stands ready to assist in any way possible.
<br /> We hope for affirmative action on the application and hope to be involved in further planning and
<br />implementation of the Model City concept."
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