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August llth, 1964 64-202 - The following communication from Thornton M. Frye, Pastor of Biltmoze Baptist Church, was read: "On July 9 the City Council recommended a meeting of representatives of the Portsmouth Recreation Advisory Board and the Biltmore Baptist Church. Biltmore Baptist Church hereby states its satisfaction and concurrence with the recommendations of the Recreation Advisory Board as contained in a letter to theCity Council dated July-24." Motion of Mr. Knight to receive as information, and that the Recreation Advisory Board by commended for having satisfactorily handled this matter, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 64-203 - The following communication from the Tidewater Youth Association, Inc., was read: "The Tidewater Youth Association Inc. commend you on .the expedient action that was taken in your last meeting concerning the request of property on Portsmouth Boulevard for a YOUTH CENTER to aid our citizens in vocational training. The Tidewater Youth Association Inc. request permission to have representatives present at this conference and be heard on this all important matter since it was brought out that sofae members of the Council were not familiar with our organization. We are convinced that our city council is concerned about ~he existing conditions and are willing to do everything within their power to improve them. Your deepest consideration will be greatly appreciated and your reply is awaited with a great deal of anticipation." ~{otion of Mr. Dillon to acknowledge the letter and that the Council permit the Youth AssoCiation to have representatives present at the Council conference considering their request~ was adopted, without dissenting vote. 64-204 ~ The report on audit of the office of the Clerk of Court of Hustings, by the Auditor of Public Accounts, was presented, and on motion of Mr. B~rmes, received as information. 64-205 - The report on audit of the Municil~F1 Court by the Auditor of Public Accounts, was presented,I and on motion o~ Mr. Dillon, received as information. 64-206 - The report of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations' Court by the Auditor of Public Accounts, was presented, and on motion of Mr..Knight, redeived as information. 64-207 - The report on the inspection of the lockup of the City of Portsmouth by the State Department of ~elfare and Institutions was presented, and on mo[ion of Mr. Knight, received as information. 64-208 - The report on inspection of the City Jail by the State Department of Welfare and Institut- ions was presented, and on motion of Mr. Barnes, received as information. 64-209 - The annual report o~ the City Planning Commission was presented, and on motion of ~ir. Barnes the Clerk: was instrncted to acknowledge the report and express the comm~ndatidn of the Council to the Planning Commission for the splendid ~eport. On motion adjourned. Pres ident - City Clerk -