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~196] Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to the conference on,the Fire Code and that a letter be forwarded the Junior Chamber of Commerce thanking them for their interest in the City, was adopted, without dis- senting vote. 61-245 - The lo,Sowing letter from the Portsmouth City Employees Local Union No. 733 was read: "As you recall, I have appeared before your august body many times in my official capac-t ity as business representative for the Portsmouth City Employees Local No. 733. It seems fitting and proper that I pray your indulgence, or~e again, in listening to my plea on behalf of the employees I represent. It has been noted with interest recently the action that has taken place in regard to spending city money no make o~r City a better city in which to live, such as, various surveys, more police pro - tection, new incinerator and many more thinga that require the spending of the taxpayers money. It has been further honed that every city in this metropolitan area has granted a wage increase for the low bracket paid employees except our employees, whom are one of the lowest paid in the area. This is a group whose work is important, yet they are not paid enough to maintain even a low leven of subsistence and what little they do earn is certainly a substandered wage. It is 'requested that an increase in wages be grant-~ ed to all city employees that earn $5,000.00 per year or less, and this increase be granted before October 1,1961.i It is further requested that I be placed upon the adjenda for the meeting of August 22, 1961. Marian E. Turtle.''~ Motion of Mr. Weiseman to suspend the rules to hear Mr. Turtle was adopted, Mr. Turtle spoke regarding the request of the Union. Motion of Mr. Weiseman that when wage increases are considered that they be considered from the standpoint of all city employees, was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Dillon, Leary, Weiseman Nays: Walker 61-246 - The following communication from .the Building and Construction Trades Council was read: "It is respectfully requested that Mr. Murray Pierce and Mr. J.R. Carr be placed on the agenda and be heard at your council meeting on August 22, 1961. These men represent the Norfolk'Portsmouth Building and Construction Trades Council and are interested in the proposed incinerator. Thanking you in advance for your attention to this matter, and - with kind regards, I remain - signed Jack Epstein,. Secretary." ~1 On motion, rules were suspended and Mr. J.R. Carr spoke,~ requesting that Portsmouth con-! tractors be given first consideration. The City Manager was requested to consider the request when bids are asked on the incin- erator. 61-247 - Motion of Mr. Barnes to go into the election of a Vice Mayor was adopted. Mr. Barnes nominated H. Earl Weiseman. Motion of Mr. Leafy to close the nominations was-adopted. Vote being taken, Mr. Weiseman was elected Vice Mayor of the City of Portsmouth to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Seward, which Ecrm expires June 30th, 1962, and by unanimous vote. 61-248 - Motion of Mr. Barnes that the City Manager investigate the feasibility of a survey of the entire lighting needs of the City, was adopted, without dissenting vote, 61-249 - Mr. Walker claimed the personal privilege of reading into the records a let- ter from the City Attorney, dated July llth, 1961, addressed to him, regarding Item No.61-148, page 128, Book 13 of Council Records. No action was taken. Mr. Walker also spoke regarding a reprimand from the Mayor relative to his mot attending a conference, stating that there had been occasions when other Gouncilmen had missed conferences and they had nod~ been reprimanded for their dereliction of duty. On motion adjourned. City Clerk. Approved - President.