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along Airline Boulevard have physically closed this ssreet.
<br /> This has been approved by the Planning Commmssion.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Dilion, the following ordinance was approved on first reading,
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<br />without dissenting vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE THAT PORTION OF KING STREET LYING BETWEEN THE
<br /> EAST LINE OF POTOMAC AVENUE (FORMERLY HAMILTON AVENUE) AND THE
<br /> NORTBWEST LINE OF AIRLINE BOULEVARD."
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<br /> 62-275 - "I submit the attached resolution and ordinance and recommend that the
<br />resolution be adopted and the ordinance be placed on first reading.
<br /> This is a request of the Portsn outh General Hospital for the appointment of viewers
<br />for the closing of Naval Avenue east.of Park View Avenue. This ms.the section of ssree5 directly behind the
<br />hospital and is of no use re anyone except the hospital.
<br /> Also attached is a list of names to be~ppointed viewers by the resolution. Five names
<br />are to be selected."
<br /> The closing has been approved by the Planning Commission."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted:
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<br /> '~KEREAS,.the application of Portsmouth General Hospital, Inc., to vacate, close and
<br />discontinue that portion of Naval Avenue, lying between the eastern line of Psrkview Avenue and the eastern line
<br />of what was formerly Fort Lane, has been referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for investigation and
<br />report, and said Commission has recommended the closing of ihe said portion of Naval Avenue, and it appearing
<br />that notice of the application and request for the appointment of vmewers was duly posted at the front door of the
<br />Court House on the first day of the November Term of the Court of Hustings of the City of Portsmouth and on the
<br />V. E. P. Company pole at the Northeast Corner of Naval Avenue and Parkview Avenue and the southeast corner of
<br />Hatton Street and Naval Avenue in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at l~ast five days prior to this meeting;
<br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that: Mr. Louis J. Leitner, Mr. R. C. Dempsey, Mr. John W. Bunting, Mr. Kendal Brennan, and Mr. J. N. Willett be
<br />appointed viewers go view said streets and report go this Council in writing whether in their opinion, any, and
<br />if anyj what inconvenience would result from discontinuing the aforementioned portion of Naval Avenue."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on firs5 reading:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE THAT PORTION OF NAVAL AVENUE LYING BETWEEN
<br /> THE EAST LINE OF PARKVIEW AVENUE AND THE EAST LINE OF WHAT WAS
<br /> FOR~ERLY KNOWN AS FORT LANE."
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<br /> 62-276 - "This is 5o advise the Council that the terms of the following Library
<br />Board members expire on December 1, 1962: Mrs. Otis B. Watts, Dr. Alvin P. Long, Mrs. William R. Bruce.
<br /> These appointments are for terms of three years."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Eastes to refer 5o s conference of the Council, was adopted, without
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<br />dissenting vote.
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<br />the City Council.
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<br />62-277 - "I submit the attached letter from the Recreation Board for consideration by
<br />No action can be taken a~ this time.
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<br />Motion of Mr. Knight 5o refer to a conference of the Council' was adopted, without
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<br />dissenting rose.
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br />62-257 - The following ordinance, approved on firs~ reading a5 last meeting, was
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<br />taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $10,000.00 FROM THE GENEPJkL CAPITAL
<br /> INLPROVEMF~NT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A SITE FOR A FIRE
<br /> STATION ON VICTORY BOULEVARD."
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<br />On motion of Mr~ Knight, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Barnes, Dillon, Eastes, Knight, Leary.
<br />Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUa~NESS
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<br /> 62-278 - The following resolution, adopted by the joint bodies of the City of So~th
<br />Norfolk ~nd the County of Norfol~ was read:
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<br /> WHEREAS t~is Body has been informed that the projected plan for the crossing of the
<br /> Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River by Interstate 64 calls for the construction of a fixed span with a clearance
<br /> of 62 feet;
<br /> AND WHEREAS, the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River is potentially one of the
<br /> greatest assets for industrial expansion in the Eastern Portion of Virginia, and more especially for potential
<br /> industrial developmen5 in the City of Chesapeake;
<br /> AND WHEREAS, it ms contemplated tha5 the channel will be deepened and widened up the
<br /> Southern Branch so that ocean-going vessels may use a greater portion of the said river.
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this body go on record as being vigorously opposed
<br />to the construction of a fixed span low level bridge over said rmver, and do respectfully call upon the Federal
<br />Bureau of Roads and the Virginia Departmen~ of Highways go plan for either a high level bridge, or s draw-bridge
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