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Dec~h~ ~7, lq66
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<br /> B. The pile of material that can be viewed from the highway will be decreased in size
<br />as that it will not be above the fence and in that way, any unsightly condition that is
<br />caused by tall piles of material will be eliminated, and work on this phase of the matter,
<br />will also proceed without delay.
<br /> C. The entire premises That are now being occupied by American Iron & Metal will
<br />be screened in, so as to eliminate the entry on the premises by anyone not legally entitled
<br />to be thereon. There will be a gate for the entrance at the foot of Lee Avenue which gate
<br />will be at all times locked except when m~terials a~ecbrought in. '
<br /> D. There will be an attendant there at all times who will have'a key in his possession
<br />to the gate. This will eliminate any criticism that may ~e ~aised by anyone as to children and other
<br />parties being on the premises and not having a right to be on same.
<br /> E. I might add that A~erican Iron ~ Metal Company carries and have always carried public
<br />liability insurance which is a protection for all concerned and this policy of insurance is
<br />maintained with Employees Liability Insurance Company of ~'tassau.
<br /> P. No inflammable or conbustionable materials will be stored, placed or caused to be
<br />stored or placed thereon.
<br /> G. American Iron ~ Metal Company will keep the premises in a clean, attractive, and proper
<br />manner and in order at any and all times.
<br /> As to the above matters, I will proceed to commence with the improvements hereinabove
<br />set out without delay. If there are any additional matters that you or the City Council
<br />feel should be done to enhance the beauty and safety of the premises at issue, ! will be happy
<br />to cooperate in any manner whatsoever."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Knight to concur in the City Manager's recommendation,,was adopted, without
<br />dissenting vote.
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<br /> 66-512 - "Bids were received for the construction of the jail and court facilities on
<br />Thursday, December 15, 1966, as follows:
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<br />Doyle and Russel of Norfolk
<br />Basic of New~ort News
<br />Algernon-Blair of Montgomery, Alabama
<br />Daniel of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
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<br />$5,786,557
<br />$5,859,000
<br />$S,891,000
<br />$5,950,000
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<br /> AS part of their agreement with the City, the architect~ were required
<br />to submit a cost estimate for this construction ~efore it was advertised for bids. The bid
<br />of Doyle and Russel is some $58,000 less than the architects' estimate made in September of
<br />1966.
<br /> While the cost is substantially higher than when these buildings were
<br />originAlly, planned in 1965, it is felt that no reduction can be made unless some of the
<br />buildings are eliminated.
<br /> Since the City is allowed thirty days to award the contract, I recommend that
<br />a conference be held with the architect to review this p~oposed construction and that action be
<br />taken by the City Council at its meeting on January 10, 1B67."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Eastes to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, to hold a
<br />conference with the architect, was adopted~ without dissenting vote.
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<br /> 66-515 - "In order that the new Marine Terminal at Pinners Point can handle containerized
<br />cargo~ it will be necessary to make certain modifications to the pier facilities.
<br /> This requires moving the transit shed to the west, installing an additional
<br />rail to accommodate a container type crane, extending the wharf approximately 200 feet
<br />eastward, and revising the railroad track layout. To accomnlish this would necessitate the
<br />expenditure of approximately $650,000.
<br /> In addition, it will be necessary to purchase a Paceco type crane for the
<br />handling of containerized cargo~ costing approximately $600,000; therefore, this conversion
<br />will necessitate an expenditure of $1,250,000. It is necessary that we advise the engineers and
<br />the Virginia State Ports Authority of our intention to proceed with this conversion.
<br /> I, therefore, recommend that I be authorized to forward the attached letter
<br />to the firm of Parsong, Brinckerhoff, Quade ~ Douglas, subject to the approval of the
<br />Virginia State Ports Authority."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Knight to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, was adopted,
<br />without dissenting vote.
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<br />-UNFINISHED BUSINESS-
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<br /> 66-279 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up
<br />and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE I~IPOSING ;eND COLLECTING TAXES ON REAL ESTATE, TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY,
<br />~%ND MACHINERY /~qD TOOLS WITHIN TME LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, FOR
<br />PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVEP~N~NT ~ND THE PUBLIC FREE SCHOOLS
<br />AND TO PAY INTEREST AND SINKING FUND ON THE PUBLIC DHBT FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING
<br />JFaMUARY 1, 1967"
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<br />On motion of Mr. Eastes, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Barnes, Hastes, Johnson, King, Knight, Leafy
<br />Nays: None
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