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6. Insertltem 146 A to rename the segment of Vermont Ave. between Glasgow
<br /> St. and Frederick Blvd. as Potomac Ave. as it is a more aatural extension
<br /> of Potomac than of Vermont.
<br />7, In Item 157 correct the spelling of Meander Road."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Leafy, the ordinance: as amended,.was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Leery, Walker~ Weiseman
<br />Nays:
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<br />61-228 - The following letter from the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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<br /> "The Commissioners of this A~thority are very much cnncerned over the loss that the AuthOrity
<br />will sustain if the resignation of Mr. Carl C Houghton,Jr. is accepted by the Council. During t~e years he has served
<br />on this Board, he has repeatedly and consistently_reflected by word and by vote, his unselfish interest in the City
<br />of Portsmouth] and has never.hesitated to be forth'~aight in expressing his honest convictions, whether or not they
<br />were the same as those of the other Commissioners.~ This characteristic has been of inestimable value to the sta 1_
<br />bility and progress of the programs conducted by the'Authority.
<br /> Due to the complexities of our-operations, it takes considerable time for m Board membe~
<br />to familiarize himself to the extent that he can render a maximum service. This circumstance makes conti~uity
<br />the service of a Commissioner of utmost importance to the Authority and to ~he interest of the City.
<br /> We respectfully request that you decline to accept his resignation and re-appoint
<br />to the Board, since we have reason to believe and hope, tbmt if you take this action, he will consent to serve.
<br /> Signed - Geo. O. Diggs
<br /> Norman R Hamilton
<br /> John P Leigh, Jr.
<br /> J Newton Maxey."
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<br /> Mr. Weiseman stated that since Mr. Houghton had presented his resignation at the last
<br />meeting of Cduncfl and so far as he'knew the letter had not been ~rithdrawn, he therefore did not feel that the
<br />Council should force Mr. Houghton to,accept an appointment which he does not want.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Weiseman to proceed with the election of a Commissioner of the Portsmouth
<br />Redev~lopn~ent and Housing Authority was adopted, without dissentimg vote.
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<br />Mr. ktkinson nominated C. Phillip Snodgrass
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<br />Mr. Walker nominated Jas. L. Choate.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Weiseman, nominations were closed.
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<br /> Vote being taken, Mr. Snodgr~ss was elected a member of the Portsmouth Redevelopment and
<br />Housing Authority for a period of four years beginning September 12th, 1961, and by the following vote:
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<br />For Mr. Snodgrass: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Leery, Weiseman
<br />For Mr. Choate: Walker.
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<br />NEW BUSINESS -
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<br />61-244 - The following lette~ from the Portsmouth Junior Chamber of Commerce was reaR:
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<br /> "Attached to this letter is a resolution adopted unanimously by the Portsmouth Junior
<br />Chamber of Commerce at its business meeting of Wednesday, August ~2nd, 1961. We, of the Junior Chamber of Commerce,l
<br />realize the importance of not only adequate fire protection but more important an education program for fire pre-
<br />vention. We feel the adoption of the nationally .recommended Fire Code by the City of Portsmouth would enable the
<br />City Fire Department personnel ~ really enforce fire prevention measures for'~he safety and welfare, of the en -
<br />tire community, We sincerely urge you and the 'members of the Portsmouth Cit~ Council to give immediate atten-
<br />tion to this resolution and we certainly urge its adoption. Signed A R Van Cantfort, President."
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<br /> I~ESOLUTION - "WHEREAS, we, the members of t~e Portsmouth Junior Chamber of
<br /> Commerce, cpnsider the present ordinances regulating the citizens of the City
<br /> of Portsmouth, ~n the Commonwealth of Virginia, with reference to fire pre -
<br /> vention as being antiquated and completely inadequate to cope with conditions
<br /> encountered in a rapidly growing moderm city, and
<br /> WHEREAS, the lack of an organized, comprehensive ordinance, here-
<br /> inafter called fire code, has permitted the existence of numerous fire hazards,
<br /> and
<br /> WI{EREA~, the presence of these fire hazards directly affects the
<br /> lives and incomes of not only the members of the Portsmouth Junior chamb~,~f.~ ~ ·
<br /> Commerce, but of all citizens of this great city, a~d ~
<br /> WHEREAS, the adoption of a nationally recommended fire code by
<br /> the City of Portsmouth would enable the City Fire Department personnel to enforce
<br /> fire prevention measures for the safety and welfare of the entire citizenry.
<br /> THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that the Portsmouth Junior Chamber of
<br /> Commerce urges the adoption of a nationally recommended fire code for the City of
<br /> Portsmouth.
<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adoption of said fire code will result
<br /> in lower fire insurance rates for the entire city.
<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Portsmouth Junior Chamber of Com-
<br /> merce holds the conviction that, upon the adoption of said fire code this City
<br /> will have a tool that will be a stimulant to business and industrial development.
<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be
<br />sent to the City ~anager, the Mayor, members of the City Council and all news
<br />media servicing this area.'~
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