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June 12th, 1962 The following report of viewers was read: "The undersigned viewers, elected by the Council pursuan~ to resolution adopted May 22, 1962, did on the 28th day of May, 1962, convened at the Municipal Building and from thence proceeded to examine the premises of the following portions of streets proposed to be closed: (1) of North Street. (2) terminus in the Elizabeth River. (3) south to a line described as follows: Water Street, from the aorth line of Glasgow Street to the south line North Street, from the east line of Crawford Street ~ its eastern Crawford Street, from its northern terminus in the Elizabeth River beginning at a point on the eastern line of Crawford Street distant 95.83 feet and bearing north 3°33'15'' west from the northeast corner of Crawford and North Streets, and run- ning thence in a northwesterly direction along a curve to the left with a radius of 621.88 feet to a point on the western line of Crawford Street as sow platted. (4) Eastwood Lane, from its northern terminus in the Elizabeth River south to a westerly projection of the northern line of property to the east thereof owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company. (5) Middle Street, from its northern terminus in the Elizabeth River south to a westerly projection of the aorthern line of property to the east thereof owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company. It is the opinion of the viewers that no inconvenience will be caused to the public or any private person by said closing of the portions of streets as proposed to be closed Signed: Millard C. Norman, J. L. Smith, A. J. Phillips, Jr., Louie A. Clark, and Frank N. Bilisoly." taken up and read: 62-109 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting, was "AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH UNDER F~MINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 258 OF TILE ACTS OF ASSEMBLY OF 1958, SAID PROPERTIES BEING NECESSARY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY'S WATERWOP~S. On motion of Mr. Knight~ the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Knight, Leafy, Walker Nays: None. taken up and read: 62-110 - The following ordinance, approved on first reading at last meeting was "AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF WALL STREET AND A FOURTEEN FOOT LANE IN BLOCK FIVE, PLAT OF WEST TRUXTON." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vose: Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Knight, Leary, Walker Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS 62-133 - The following communication from J. Earl Cox of Collinwood Lanes was read: 101 of the License Tax Ordinance. chine havmng no amusement device. hotel pays only $1. "May I very respectfully suggest s modification of your Slot Machine Section A music machine only carries a $5 tax as does a merchandising vending ma- A music machine with pictures must pay $10 and a coin-~n-slot radio ins Machines for washing and drying of clothes pay $10. It would seem a duck pin ball cleaning machine should fit in one of ~ese categories. It is not for amusement or gambling but strictly a service machine. Instead of dispensing merchandise it dispenses service anQ it would see~ should come within the $5.00 classification. For our 32 lanes we pay $510 tax--and know of no good reason why we should be tagged another $25 for a machine which is a service machine only. No lobbying will follow, but we shall rely on your sense of fairness to give this matter some thought. We are sure you do sot intentionally want to penalize a sport ss clean ~nd healthful as our modern bowling is Signed: J. Earl Cos; Collinwood Lanes." Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to the City Manager for report at the next conference of Council was adopte~ without dissenting vote 62-134 - The following report from the Civil Service Commission was read: "The Civil Service Commission takes pleasure in handing you its report for the period from May 1, 1961 to May 1, 1962.