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November 10, 1964 Th~ following: report of viewers was.read.: "We, the undersigned who were appointed viewers by you st the City Council meeting held on October 27, 1964, to view that portion Df Drivers LsBe lying between the west side of Pullman Avenue and the ~est side of Diiie Avenue, and report whether or not in our opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from the closing of said portion of Drivers Lane, respectfully report that in our opinion no inconvenience would result in the closing of said street either to the public or to any adjacent property owners or to any other interested p~rties. We recommend that the street be c~osed." Viewers: H. E. Robertson, Loyed W. Gardner, Graydon D. Meginley, James V. McGehee, and Zalmon I. Blachman 64-290 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that ii be placed on first reading. This closes a portion of Gust Lane and will allow the City to realign Gust Lane as it intersects with Victory Boulevard.~ A report of the viewers is attached hereto. On motion of Mr. Eastes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE THAT PORTION OF GUST LANE LYING BETWEEN VICTORY BOULEVARD AND A POINT 319.41 FEET SOUTH THEREOF" ~he following .report of the viewers was read: "Pursuant to your resolution bearing date of October 27, 1964, the undersigned five viewers were appointed to report in writing whether in their opinion, sn~, and if sny~ what inconvenience would result from discontinuing that portion of Gust Lane whic~wonld_~es~lt frbm ~iscontinuing that portion of Gust Lane which extends ~n a Southerly direetio~z 319.41 feet measured along its Eastern side from the intersection of said Gust Lane with the Southwest side of Victory Boulevard. It is the opinion of the undersigned that the proposed vacation and discontinuance of said street will result in no inconvenience. Signed--L. A. Clark, John E. ScOtt. Frank N. Bilisoly, ~illard C. Norman, and George Minor, Jr~ 64-291 - "I recommend that I be authorized for bids for s comprehensive engzn~ering study for storm drains in the area annexed in 1960. As you are aware, we have had many compla,ints about drainage conditions in various sections, but we believe that the proper approach is to have this study and survey made in order that we may have a comprehensive plan for the entire area. This will cover an area of approximately 10 squ~e miles and will comprise approximately 110 miles of streets." Motion of Nr. Barnes that the City Manager be authorized..to adwertise Tot[bids, as recommended, was adopted, without dissenting ~ote. 64-292 c "I submit the attacked ordinance and recommend that it be placed on-firs~ reading. makes it unlawful ~o impersonate a police officer, and it make~ a person guilty of a-misdemeanor who falsely. assumes or exercises the functions, powers and duties of n police officer." This vote: On motion of Mr. Dillon the..following ordinance was.approved on first, reading without dissenting "AN ORDINANCE~TO AMEND ~HE CODE OF THE CITY~ OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA,-1961~ BY ADDING THERETO A%~ SECTION NUMBERED 19-45.1 MAKING ~IT UNLAWFUL TO IMPERSONATE A% POLICE. OFFICER" 64-293 - "On October 26, 1964,~ bids were received for the sale of.a portion of City owned proper~M known as Highland Biltmore School Site #2. One bid was recei, ved 6n the ssle of this land from the Biltmore Baptist Church in the smount of $1,305. As I feel Sh~t the price bid is~insufficient, I-recommend that this bid be rejected and I be authorized to re-advertise the property for sale." Motion of M~. Knight to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted without dissenting vo~e. 64-29~ - "The Elizabe%h River Tunnell District has submitted a deed of dedication for s~reez. purpose~, a parcel of land situated in the right-of-way of Harbor Drive. This covers a.strip of land 34 feet wide beginning at the intersection of.High Street and Harbor Drive (~or~erly S.eve~th.Avenue) running parallel along.the western side.of Harbor Drive a distance of 106 feet. This prDpe~y~was acquired~by'the tunnel.district for the widening of harbor Drive when the new tunnel was constructed, but the land has never been deeded to the City for s~reet purposes.. I recommend that the proper City officials be authorized to sign this deed of dedication." Motion of Mr. Eastes that the pr.operleiiy officials be authorized to sign the deed of dedica.~ion was adopted~ without dissenting vo~e. ~ 64-295 - "It has been brought to my attention bhat many rumors are being circulated concerning annexation and the probability of the City not furnishing bus serivce for the school children in the ares proposed for annexation. It is my recommendation that the City of Portsmouth furnish school bus service in the area, as is now being furnished along with other areas of the City where it is deemed necessary. Since~the School Board has been studying this matter, in connection with the annexation case~ it is recomm]ended that it be referred to the School Board for study as to the basis for providing this service in the presen~ City limits.