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November 27. 1962 to be installed on the Interstate 64 crossing of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in order that said river may be fully utilized for industrial expansion and ocean-going vessels. On motion, the Council recessed for ten minutes. The Council reconvened. On motion of Mr. Dillon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. "WHEREAS this Body has been informed that the projected plan for the crossing of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River by Interstate 64 calls for the construction of a fixed span with a clearanceI of 62 feet; AN~ WHEREAS, the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River is potentially one of the greatest assets for industrial expansion in the Eastern Portion of Virginia, and more especially for potential industrial development in the City of Chesapeake: AND WP~REAS~ it is contemplated that the channel will be deepened and widened up the Southern Branch so that ocean-going vessels may use a greater portion of the said river. . ~OW~ THEREFORE, BE IT ~ESOLVED, that this Body go on record as being vigorously opposed to the construction of a fixed span low level bridge over said river, and do respectfully call upon the Federal Bureau of Roads and the Virginia Depar~men~ of Highways ~o plan for either s high level bridge, or a draw-bridge to be installed on the Interstate 64 crossing of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in order that said river may be fully utilized for industrial expansion and ocean-going vessels." 62-279 - The request of the Commissioner of Revenue for a refund of over-assessment of per- sonal property Eax, to Frank P. Pringle, Sr., in the amount of $4?.57 was read. On motion of Mr. Leafy, the refund was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote. 62-280 - The request of the Commissioner of Revenue for a refund of over-assessmen~ of personal proper~y tax to Glen A. Smith, in the amount.of $6.33, was read. On motion of Mr. Eastes, the refund was approved on first reading, without di~senting 62-281 - Motion of Mr, Knight To go into the election of an acting City Attorney was adopted. Mr. Barnes nominated Michael A. Korb as acting City Attorney, ~o take effect December 15, 1962. There being no other aominations, Mr. Korb was elected acting City Attorney. Motion of Mr. Barnes that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance specifying the salary for the new position, was adopted, without dissenting vote. Motion of Mr. Knight that the second Council meeting in December, which falls on December 25th, be held on Thursday, December 2?th, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 62-282 - The following letter from the Young Democratic Club of Portsmouth and Norfolk County was read: "I wish To inform you that the ExecUtive Committee of the Young Democratic Club of Portsmouth and Norfolk County has voted unanimous approval of the use Of voting machines in the City of Portsmouth as soon as possible. There are many arguments in favor of voting machines and I am sure that you are aware of them since this is no5 an entirely new proposal. Many of the cities surrounding us are using voting machines and report success. It is hoped that the machines will be in use in the very near future in this city." On motion of Mr. Barnes, referred ~o a budget conference for study. On motion adjourned. City Clerk Approved - President