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Februarv 12. 1963
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, .VIRGINIA,
<br /> 1961, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 4-5, 4=7, 4-9, 4-10, 4-12, 4-15, 4-16,
<br /> 4-17, 4-19, 4-21, 4-23, 4-25, 4-27, 4-34, 4-35, 4-52, 4-53, 4-54,
<br /> 4-55, 4-56,. 4-57, 4-58, 4-59, AND 4-60, THEREOF, PERTAINING RESPECTIVELY
<br /> TO (A) DEFINITIONS, (B) RULES AND REGULATIONS, (C) AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR
<br /> TO ABATE NUISANCE, (D) COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE, (E) HARDSHIP CASES, (F)
<br /> KITCHEN SINKS, (G) WATER HEATING FACILITIES, (H) LAVATORIES, (I) WINDOWS
<br /> AND SCREENS, (J) CHIMNEYS, (K) ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, (L) FOUNDATIONS, (M)
<br /> EXTERIOR WALLS, (N) OCCUPANT,S P~SPONSIBILITIES (O) MINIMUM FLOOR SPACE,
<br /> (P) COMPENSATION OF BOAP~, (Q) Ct[AIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAaN, (R) MEETINGS,
<br /> (S) RECORDS, (T) ANNUAL REPORT, (U) .NOTICE OF VIOLATION, (V) SERVICE OF
<br /> NOTICE, ~) DUTY OF RECIPIENT, AND (X) APPELLATE PROCEDURE, AND BY ADDING
<br /> THERETO NEW SECTIONS 4-18.1, 4-24.1, 4-50.1, 4-56.1, 4-58.1, 4-58.2,
<br /> 4-58.3, 4-59.1 AND 4-61 PERTAINING RESPECTIVELY TO (A) RUBBISH AND GARBAGE,
<br /> (B) CLEANI~G~VACANT UNITS, (C) ROOMING HOUSE PERMITS, (D) EXTENSIONS,
<br /> (E) UNFIT DWELLINGS, (F) VACATING CONDEMNED BUILDING, (G) NOTICE OF
<br /> CONDEMNATION, (H) REQUEST FOR HEARING, AND (I) ASSISTANCE IN ENFORCEMENT.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Eastes, the ordinance was adopted and by the foltowzng vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Eastes, Knight.
<br />Nays: None..
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<br />and read:
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<br />63-11 - The .following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 6C-AND 61 OF ARTICI~E II OF THE LICENSE TAX
<br />ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, 1960, IMPOSING A LICENSE TAX ON NON-
<br />LOCAL PERSONS ENGAGED IN TIIE CLEANING, PRESSING,~ DYEING AND LAUNDRY BUSINESS,
<br />SO AS TO EXEMPT SUCH PERSON FROM SUCH LICENSE TAX WHERE THE SAME PRIVILEGE IS
<br />EXTENDED BY ADJOINING CITIES TO PORTSMOUTH PERSONS ENGAGED IN SUCH BUSINESS.
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<br />vote:
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<br />On motion of Mr. Knight, the ordinance was lab~ed-unt~l a~xt'~meeting,
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Eastes, Knight.
<br />Nays: None.
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<br />and by.the following
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<br />taken up and read:
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<br />63-12 - The followzng ordinance referred to a conference Qf Council at last meeting,
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961,
<br />BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NUMBERED 9-13.1, REQUIRING ALL NEW OR
<br />ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC WIRING INSTALLATIONS WITHIN THE FIRE DISTRICTS TO BE
<br />METAL. RACEWAYS OR OTHER ACCEPTABLE- MEANS. "
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<br />On motion of Mr. Barnes, said ordinance was approved, on first reading.
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<br />aud read:
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<br />63-9 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $10,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
<br />FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING TH~ BUILDING TO BE USED. BY THE PORTSMOUTH
<br />NAVAL SHIPYARD MUSEUM."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Dillon, the ordinance was adopted and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Eastes, Knight.
<br />Nays: None.
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<br /> 63-20 - Refund of $10.45 to Ben Davis for. erroneous assessment of personal property tax,
<br />approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up.
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<br />On motion of Mr.. Knight, the refund was gmanted', and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Eastes, Knight.
<br />Nays: None.
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br />63-32 - The following communication from the Central Civic Forum was-read:
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<br /> "May we direct your attention to a safety hazard and reques~ correction of same at your
<br />earliest convenience.
<br /> Our children attending I. C. Norcom and S. H. Clarke schools must walk along Frederick
<br />Blvd. from the Seaboard tracks to Portsmouth Blvd. and along Turnpike Road from Constitution Avenue ~o Frederick
<br />Blvd. on the paved rc~d surface in competition with vehicular traffic or walk along dirt paths which become
<br />veritable pools when it rains and/or snows.
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<br /> This committee has consulted the Public Works Engineer after having made aSurvey of the
<br />traffic on routes indicated and we deem ii aecessary at this time to ask your consideration for installation of
<br />sidewalks along said routes.
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<br />The Mayor stated that the City Manager is handling this matter.
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<br />Motion of Mr. Knight to refer to the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote.
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<br />63-33 - The following communication from the Superintendent of Schools was read:
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<br /> the following bids on the Riddick Weaver Cafetorium were received on January 17, 1963:
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