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May 24, 1966 Motion of Mr. Johnson that the report be received as information, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 66-134 - The following letter from Mrs. Wattle Belle Phelps of the Mid-City Garden Club was ready "The Mid-City Garden Club requests permission to appear and speak before the City Council at its session in two weeks. If permission be granted? Will you notify by mail Mrs. W. E. Rockley, President Mid-City Garden Club, 3309 Winchester Drive, Westhaven Park?" ~%e following response fmom Mayor Smith was read: "The letter from Mrs. Wattle Belle Phelps, your Recording Secretary, has been referred to this office. Your request to speak to the City Council at the meeting on May 24 is granted and an invitation is extended to your membership and your friends to attend with you. I hope you will find it pleasing and convenient to attend all of your City Council meetings. The progress of this city depends upon your loyalty and support." No one appeared to speak. 66-13S - Motion of Mr. Johnson that the City Manager request the Director of Division of Corrections, Department of ~elfare and Institutions, W. K. Cunningham, Jr., to make mn immediate and complete investigation of the operation of the Portsmouth City Jail and the recent escape of prisoners therefrom, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 66-156 - Motion df Mr. Eastes that the City Manager investigate the possibilit~ of establishing a boat ramp at the northwest' tip of the City Park, where the fill has been extended close to deep-water, and that a report be given at the next Council meeting, was, adopted, without dissenting vote. 66-157 - Motion of Mr. Johnson that the Health Department make an inspection of the Cherokee Road area where the recent tragedy occurred and that all property owners in that vicinity be required to have their lots cleaned immediately, was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. Approved - President