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September 12th~ 1961 received monetary donations designated for library purposes. In keeping with the wishes of the donors and in carrying out its duties as guardian of these funds~ the Board unanimously recommends that these funds be used toward the cost of engaging an architect specializing in library buildings co plan the remodeling of the Old Post Office Building. The Board further recommends that the Council consider retaining J Russell Bailey of Orange, Virginia, an architect who has had extensive experience in designing library buildings. The members of the Library Board would like also to bring no the attention of the Council the fact that the sum of $2,375.00 of these funds was donated by the Portsmouth Service League with the request that their contribution be used for furnishings in the Children's Section. The Library trustees think that this re quesn should be fulfilled, if possible. Included witb this letter is a resume' of the qualifications of J.Russell Bailey which will indicate his worth and experience. The Trustees of the Portsmouth Library thank you and all the members of the Portsmouth City Council for your unfailing inter- est in the development of fine library facilities for Portsmouth. (Signed - Mary J. McMurran.)" Motion of Mr. Walker to suspend the rules to hear from Miss Helen Kirkpatrick, Librarian, was adopted. Miss Kirkpatrick spoke, recommending that J. Russell Bailey be employed as arckitect for the remodeling of the old Post Office Building for library use. On motion of Mr. Weiseman, the recommendation of the City Manager was approved, without dis - senting vote. 61-254 - "Bids were opened on September 1st, 1961 for the sale of City property on Broad Street and Western Branch Road~ formerly known as the old Jeffry Wilson Home site. One bid was received from Aubrey G. Sweet, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.00-per acre subject to an accurane survey. I recormnend that this bid be accepted~ subject to the purchaser paying the cost of the survey." Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted, with - out dissenting vote. 61-255 - ing surplus City property: 1. 2. 3. 4. out dissenting vote. "I recommend that the City Manager be authorized to advertiae for sale the follow- Lot 159 - north-side of Carolina Ave. between Page St. and Rill Ave. Lot 192 - south side of Carolina Ave. between Page St. and Rill Ave. Lots 148 and 150 north side of Wilcox Ave. between Elm Ave. and Oak Ave. Lot 5 - north side of Victory Blvd. adjacenn to the Seaboard Air Line right of way. This has been approved ~y the Planning Commission." Motion of Mr. Weiseman to concur zn the recommendation of the CityManager was adopted, with~ 61-256 - "% recommend that the City Manager be authozized to purchase the property located in Nansemond County, commonly known as 'White City'. This property borders on Lake Meade and should be a part of the water shed and controlled by the Water Department. The Water Department has been unable no obtain this property until the present time. If we are to purchase the property, it will be necessary to appropriate $50,000.00 from the Water Fund." _Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and that an appro- priation in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Water Fund be placed on first reading, for said purpose, was adopte~ without dissenting vote. 61-257 - "It is necessary that the Council elect one of its members as a Cemetery Trustee, due to the death of Mr. Seward. There is also a vacancy on the Recreation Committee, due to the resignation of Mr. Schneider, which vacancy should be filled at this time." Motion of Mr. Leafy to go into the election of a Cemetery Trustee was adopted. Mr. Weiseman nominated Jack P Barnes. Motion of Hr. Walker to close the nominations was adopted. Vote being taken, Mr. Barnes was unanimously elected. Motion of Mr. Barnes to go into the election of a member of the Recreation Cor~aittee was adopted. Fir. Barnes nominated Robert E. Brinson. On motion~ nominations were closed~ Vote being taken, Mr. Brinson was unanimously elected a member of the Portsmouth Recreation Committee, for a term of three years. '61-258 - "The next regular meeting ef City Council is scheduled for September 26th, 1961. At this time, the Virginia Municipa~ League will be in progress in Norfolk. I recommend that the next regular meeting be held on September 27th, 19615 at 7:30 Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the recommendation of 'the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote.