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.Tune 26th. 1962, mouth on the 12th day, of June, 1962, do certi~fy that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said election, and do therefore determine and declare that GEORGE D. EASTES, C. S. 'SAM'ATKINSON, AND JOHN L. 'Nick' DILLON received the' highest number~ votes cast at said election for City Council. Given under our hands this 14th day o,f June, 1962. (Signed) Samuel G. Post C.J. Lakes H.A. Markhs~n Clarence E. Wise Mary B. Crowder - Commissioners of Election." On motion of Mr. Knight, received as information. 62-152 - The following communication~ from Julia Cook was read: 'Would like some discussion and thought from Council for the better type of restaurant that are losing too much revenue with no Sunday beer. or wine. We have to fight the. beaches during the summer mont~s, the City of Norfolk and the County which although it takes the Sunday revenue, has no desire to be a part of the city taxwise. Even iI it could be s01d with meals. I know it could not be church opposition for the populace is larger in Norfolk~and the County than our city. ! know I for one can not afford to try to offer the high types service and entertainment. I have been Offering without it. Would ~Ppreciate some consideration for the City would benefit from the revenue we are forcing elsewhere. (Signed) 'Cellar Lounge - Julia Cook." Avenue was adopted. On mo tion of Mr. Foaight, referred to a conference of the Council. 62-153 - Motion of Mr. Barnes to suspend the rules to hear from residents of ~ilton Gilbert Christian and V H Lane spoke and presenter the following petition: "The property owners of the 500 block of Hamilton Ave. desire to file this petition with the proper authorities of the City of Portsmouth, Va., and'urgently request that since all necessary equip- ment is now on Woodrow St. adjacent to Hamilton Ave. for the pouring of curbings and since there is o~ty one blo, left on Hamilton Ave. without curbings allowing all the water to drain down on our block and stand~ that the City please authorize the proper parties to continue the curbings around the corner~of Woodrow St. and ~amilton Ave. and dow~ the one remaining block of Hamilton Ave. We would like to point out that the new Port Norfolk School is at the end of our block and.with water standing all the time it is quite enticing for the children to tramp through the puddles on the way to school. We will appreciate you giving this petition the most serious consideration. Signed Gilbert Christian and others. Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting of the Council was adopted, without dissenting vote. Mr. Walker made a statement relative to the termination of his service as m member of the City Council. The Chair thanked Mr. Walker for the time he had spent during his four years on the Council in the work of the Council. ~ On motion adjourned. Approved - President. City Clerk ~k