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At a called meeting of the City Council, held on Februmry 19th, 1962, at 11:00 A.M., there were present: R. Irvine Smith, C. S. Atkinson~ Jack P. Barnes, John L. Dillon, W. T. Leafy, George R. Walker, A.P. Johnson, Jr., City Mn'ringer, and J.S. Livesay, Jr., City Attorney. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Walker. The following call for the meeting was read: "Please attend a s~ecial meeting of'the City Council, in the Council Chamber, at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, February 19th, 1962, to consider the resignation of Councilman H.E. Weiseman and the election of a member of Council to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Weiseman. By Order of the President. 62-35 Motion of Mr. Barnes to accept the resignation with regrets and that a proper resolution be drawn relative to the services of Mr. Weiseman as a member of the Council. The resignation "After eighteen years of service on the Council of the City of Portsmouth, I sincerely regret that I must resign the office of Councilman, effective February 15th, 1962. This action is being taken due to the urgent insistence of my physician. The mind is willing, but the body needs a rest. Please accept my best wishes and blessings in your continued efforts to provide the people of our great City with the good government they deserve. Signed - H. Earl Weiseman." Motion of Mr. Walker to amend the motion to read 'effective June 30th, 1962' was lost, there being no second. Vote being taken, M.r~.' Barnes' motion was adopted, without dissenting vote. 62-36 - Motion of Mr. Barnes to go into the election of a successor to Mr. Weiseman was adopted. ' ' Mr. Barnes nominated L. L. Knight,to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Weiseman, which term expires June 30, 1964.' Motion of Mr. Leafy to close the nominations was adopted, without dissenting vote. Mr.' Walker asked f~r an opinion from the City Attorney regarding the replacement of a member of City Counci.1 W~0 ~oes, npt ~oraglete his term of office, asking specifically if it would be possible to call a special election for this purpose, rather than elect the new member of Council by vote of the refrain- ing members. At the request of the Chair, the City Attorney stated that the City Council can not request the Court to call a special election for the replacement of a Councilman; this opinion being based on the provisions of the City Charter wh~h take precedence over general law. Vote being taken on Mr. Barnes' motion, L. L. Knight was elected a member of Portsmouth City Council, and by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Leary Nays: None Abstaining - Walker Mr. Walker stated that he abstained from voting because he objected to filling the vacancy by appointment, and not because of any objection to the nominee. On motion adjourned. Approved - President. City Clerk