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August 8th, 1961
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to a conference on the new Fire Code, which is being
<br />studied at this time, was adopted, without dissenting vote.
<br />
<br /> 61-228 - The following letters from the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
<br />and from C. C. Houghton, Jr. were read:
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<br /> "This is to advise you that Mr. Carl C. Houghton's term of office as a Commissi
<br />of the Portsmouth Hedevel0pment and Housing Authority expires on September 12, 1961. You will recall that
<br />Mr. Houghton was appointed on September 2, 1954~ to fill the unexpired term of Mr. George T. McLean7 and that
<br />he was reappointed on September 23, 1957.
<br /> Mr. Houghton's fellow Commissioners hold him in high esteem and feel that his
<br />contribution to the success of the Authority has been outstanding. We all feel that it is extremely important
<br />at this time that he be reappointed to assure harmonious and uninterrupted progrews of the Authority.
<br /> Mr. Houghton, who is a successful businessman in his ~n right, is the type
<br />of individual best qualified to perform a service to his community such as he is performing as a Con~nissioner
<br />of this Authority. We, therefore, respectfully recommend that you favor the Authority by his reappointment."
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<br /> "On September 12, 1961 my term as a member of the Board of the Portsmouth
<br />Redevelopment and Housing Authority will expire. I will have served on this Authority a total of seven years
<br />having been appointed on September 2, 1954, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. George T. McLean, who had
<br />resigned.
<br /> Though I have enjoyed serving on this Commission7 I respectfully request that
<br />my name not be considered for reappoint~ent.
<br /> There is a great need for a continuing program for urban renewal in the older
<br />section of Portsmouth~ Properly applied, and with continued cooperative effort, Portsmouth has a future with
<br />unparalleled opportunity.
<br /> I take this means of expressing to you my sincere appreciation for permitting
<br />me to serve the City during the past seven years."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Walker to refer both letters to a conference was adopted, without dissen-
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<br />ting vote.
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<br />61-229 - The following communication from the Planning Commission was read:
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<br /> "At its regular monthly meeting on August 1, 1961, the City Planning Commission
<br />received and considered a Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce communication dated June 26, 1961, which on July 11,
<br />19617 was referred by City Council to this agency for study.
<br /> In its 1960-61 annual report, the Planning Commission clearly reiterated a
<br />basic central city renewal policy made clear in March to City Council and the Chamber of Commerce:
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<br /> 'It was understood that the Planning Commission would WOrk closely wi~n
<br />technical consultants, retained by the (Portsmouth) Authority during preparation of the "GNRP"7 and using
<br />its own staff and "GNRP" data, would develop waterfront replanning and central business district revitalizatio~
<br />studies and proposals. Under such circumstances, it might be poseible to lay before City Council two important
<br />documents:
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<br />1. A "PARKVIEW" plan covering restoration of values in a "high density-high value" downtown
<br /> neighborhood, and
<br />2. A central business district analysis and revitalization plan in conjunction with a civic
<br /> center waterfront ~eplanning program.
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<br /> On August 1, 1961, the Planning Commission reviewed this policy, and our
<br />members unanimously agreed that no change is in order at this time. Concensus of opinion is that City Council
<br />has adopted a sensible approach to formulation of long-range policies and plans for central Portsmouth.
<br />Lacking resources to develop a pilot project neighborhood conservation program, the City has turned to Federal
<br />aid and outside consultants; whose labors will enable local technicians to synthesize residual policies and
<br />plans pertinent to our central business district~ waterfront~ and ~ivic center. Our staff is ready to work
<br />with Harland Bartholomew's technicians as soon as the "GNRP" studies are launched by the Portsmouth Redevelop-
<br />ment and Housing Authority."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to a conference was adopted and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: . Smith, Atkinson, Barnes, Leary, Weiseman
<br />Nays: Walker
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<br />61-230 - The following communication from the Superintendent of Schools was read:
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<br />"You are hereby requested to approYe the awarding of the contract for the
<br />construction of Highland Biltmore Elementary School to Joe S. Tugwell, low bidder, at a cost of $414,295.00.
<br /> The other bids were as follows:
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<br />Silas S. Kea & Sons
<br />E. M. Pope Construction Company
<br />W. B. Meredith 11, Inc.
<br />Robert R. Marquis, Inc.
<br />Conrad Brothers, Inc.
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<br />$ 4187500.00
<br /> 421,242.00
<br /> 433,446.00
<br /> 434,921.00
<br /> 4447724.00
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<br />We request that this contract be approved at your earliest convenience."
<br />
<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the request of the Superintendent of Schoo~ to award
<br />the Contract for the construction of Highland Biltmore Elementary School to Joe S. Tugwell at a cost of
<br />$414,295.00 was adopted, without dissenting vote.
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<br />61-231 - The following ~ommunication from West Side Civic ~eague was read:
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