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July 11, 1966
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<br /> At a called meeting of the City Council, held on July 11, 1966 there were present:
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<br /> R. Irvine Smith, Jack P. Barnes, George D. Hastes, Burrell R. Johnson, Isaac W. King,
<br /> L. L. Knight, A. P. Johnson, Jr., City Manager, and M. A. Korb, Jr., City Attorney.
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<br /> The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Smith.
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<br /> The following call for the meeting was read:
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<br /> "Please attend a called meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chamber, on
<br />Monday, July llth, 1966, at 10:00 A.M., to consider the following:
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<br /> I. Ordinance on first reading re: Justices of Peace being required to conf~.r~m to rules and
<br /> regulations as established by the judges.
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<br /> 2. Ordinance on first reading appropriating funds for purchase of property in Pinners Point.
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<br /> 3. Request for authorization to sign contract with local hospitals for hospitalization of
<br /> indigent patients.
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<br /> 4. Resolution of appreciation to John L. Dillon for his services as a City Councilman.
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<br /> S. Request for cancellation of regular Council meeting on July 12th, 1966.
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<br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br />Ordinance on second reading approving and authorizing the execution of contract between
<br />Virginia State Ports Authority and City of Portsmouth.
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<br /> NEW BUSINESS
<br />1. Communication from Planning Director re:
<br />2. Communication from Planning Director re:
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<br />closure of Third Street.
<br />rezoning petitions.
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<br />3. Communication from James Y. Kerr, re: discontinuance of Seaboard passenger train to
<br /> Raleigh, N. C.
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<br />4. Communication from United Civic League, re: vacancy on Recreation Advisory Board.
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<br />5. Communication from Planning Director re: sale of surplus property.
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<br />By Order of the President."
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<br />The following reports from the City ~nager were read:
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<br /> 66-174 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first
<br />reading. This requires that the Justices of Peace conform to rules and regulations which will be
<br />established by the Judges of the courts in the City.
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<br /> As prescribed, the Justices will be under the supervision of the Judge of
<br />the Municipal Court, and if not properly performing their duties, will besubject to dismissal by the Judge
<br />of the Hustings Court.
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<br /> It is believed that hhis method of procedure will result in more efficient
<br />performance of their duties by the Justices."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Knight, the following ordinance was approved on ~irst reading,
<br />without dissenting vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCB TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSbDUTN. VIRGINIA. 1961. BY
<br />ADDING THERETO ~O NEW SECTIONS NUt, BRED ?-40 &ND 7-41 AUTHORIZING THE JUDGE OF
<br />THE 5~NICIPAL COURT TO ~4AKE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING TIlE CONDUCT OF THH
<br />BUSINESS OF JUSTICES OF T}~ PEACE AND PROVIDING THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY NITH SUCH
<br />RULES AND REGULATIONS SHALL CONSTITIrrH GROUNDS FOR REbDVAL FROM OFFICE. RESPECTIVELY"
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<br /> 66-175 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first
<br />reading. This ordinance appropriates $17,S00 to purchase property in Pinners Point.
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<br /> The property is being bought in conjunction with the development of the new
<br />marine terminal. Three pieces of property on Pinnern Avenue are being purchased from Mrs. ~rtha A.
<br />Rogers, in the amount of $10,200, and one parcel on Pinners Avenue from George Norris, in the amount
<br />of $400, plus delinquent taxes which amount to approximately $59. Also one parcel of property from
<br />Mrs. Grace M. Jean in the amount of $6500."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approved on first reading:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $17,500.00 FROM THH GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
<br />FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 159, 140, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 212, AND 213
<br />IN PI~NERS POINT"
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