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November 22) 1966 On motion of Mr. Leary, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without ~issenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO ~,~ND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961, BY ~NDING SECTIONS 9-12, 9-19, 9-39, 9-41, 9-42 ~{D 9-S0 THERHOF, PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO DO ELECTRICAL WORK, E~.~LOYMENT OF UNCERTIFIED PERSONS, APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION AND BOND REQUIRED, RESPECTIVELY; AND BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NUMBERED 9-29 PERTAINING TO CERTIFICATES TO DO LIMITED ELECTRICAL ~0RK" 66-268 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This amends Section 230-44 and 230-70 of the National Electrical Code in order that it will apply to local 6onditions. In Section 230-44, it changes the words "should notV to "shall not" pertaining to service entrance conductors being run within the hollow spaces of frame buildings. In Section 230-70, it amends section (b) pertaining to the location of disconnecting means by adding the following: ~Provided, however, that the service disconnecting means, if inside, shall be-:~wit~in 25 feet of the point of entry of service conductors unless permitted elsewhere hy the electrical inspector; and further provided, that bathrooms, toilets, pantries and closets shall not be considered readily accessible unless so determined by the electrical inppector.~'' On motion of Mr. King, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE ~0 AbfEND SECTIONS 230-44AND 230-70, OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIgAL CODE, 1965, PERTAINING TO WIRING AND DISCONNECTING MHANS GHNERALLY" 66-269 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed o~ first reading. This appropriates $6,500 for the purchase of property at 143 C~rolina Avenue from ~. Hugh J. Davis. This is being acquired in connection with the development of the Pinners Point Marine Terminal." On motion of Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN 0RDIN~NCE TO APPROPRIATE $6,500.00 FROM TEE GENERAL CAPITAL I~ROVE~NT FUND FOR ~tE PURC}~SE OF PROPERTY AT 145 CAROLINA AVENUE IN PINNERS POINT" 66-270- "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $9,500 for the purchase of a portable classroom and equipment for the Kirk-Cone Rehabilitation Center. This has been requested by the Snperintendent of Portsmouth Public Schools to be used temporarily until such time as Federal funds have been Bpproved for the construction of a new rehabilitation center. This classroom is needed for additional teaching area due to the crowded conditions in the present center. The City will retain title to the building, and it will be used at a different location when it is notlonger needed for the rehabilitation center." On motion of Mr. Leary, the following ordinmnce was approved un first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $9,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVE~NT FUND TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF PORTSB~UTH FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE CLASSROOM FOR THE KIRK-CONE REHABILITATION CENTER" 66-271 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $12,250 for the purchase of prpperty at 825, 827 and 829 Sixth Street. This property is within the block of the Jefferson Street School and is to be used for the expansion of the playground area. This will complete the purchase of all properties except one within this block." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $12,~0~00 FROM THE GENER~CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO ~{E SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF PORTSFDUTH FOR THE PURCH~E OF PROPERTY AT 825-827 AND 829 SIXTH STREET"