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February 28th, 1961
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<br />Mr. Breedlove nominated Mr. John C, Wallace.
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<br />There being no further nominations, the Mayor declared nominations closed.
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<br />Mr. Walker made the following statement:
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<br /> '~hen the question of the election of an assessor is pu~ ~o a vo~e I expec~ ~o abstain.
<br />I ask that the Record of Council show:
<br /> ~nat I have abstained from voting for the assessor selected by the majority of Council
<br />without prejudice ~o the person selected, because of the alleged,unlawful situation wherein the stipulated
<br />date of certification of the annual sssessmen~ and the 5ax raEe are both se~ on I January while the annual
<br />budge~ is effective 1 July, making it impossible to lawfully use the annual assessmeu~ as s base rd which the
<br />ra~e can be applied to provide the revenue necessary for the expenses of the City for the ensuing year."
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<br />Vote being taken, Mr. John C. Wallace was elected City Assessor and by the following
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<br />vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Smith, Barnes, Breedlove, Lesry, Seward, Weiseman
<br />Abstai]~ikg: Walker
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<br />the annual salary of
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<br />Motion of Mr. Weiseman to place on first reading the following ordinance establishing
<br />the City Assessor at $15,000.00, was adopted, without'dissenting vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO A~END SECTION 12 OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTED AUGUST 9th, 19,60,
<br />PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF E~PLOY~ENT A~ A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
<br />E~PLOYEES OF THE CITY, TO PROVIDE A SALARY FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY ASSESSOR"
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<br /> 61-47 - The following communication from Portsmouth Lodge No. 441, International Asso-
<br />cistien of Machinists, was read:
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<br /> "I have been instructed by the officers and members of Local Lodge #441, International
<br />Association of Machinists, ~o write this letter of protest ~o you. Our protest is as follows:
<br />We., the officers an~i members-of Local Lodge #441, International Associatio~ of Machinists, wish to go on re -
<br />cord as opposing the action of the City Council concerning the issuing of a franchise to operate buses in the
<br />City of Portsmouth, Va, and Norfolk County, Ma., to.an unorganized bus,company. We feel that the franchise
<br />should go ~o an organized group of bus drivers, mechanics and company.. Thank you for your attention and at
<br />the same time hopiug that this letter will have some:small bearing on your decision, I remain - signed
<br />Victor A Alianiello, Jr. Recording Sec."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Weiseman that the communication be acknowledged and referred to the
<br />cenfereuce on transit problems, was adopted, without dissenting' vote.
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<br /> 61-48 - The following communication from the Pan American Union and resolution were
<br />read:
<br /> "On February 10th, President Kennedy issued a proclamation designating April 14th as
<br />Pan American Union Day end the period from Apri~ 9 to. April 14th as Pan American Week. In that proclamation,
<br />he caIled upon~tke~people of the. United States' ~o join in appropriate, observances of the occasion.
<br /> ~an American Da~ was first celebrated in 1930, in commemoration of the day in 1890 on
<br />which the American republics joined to form the association now known as the Organization of American States,
<br />and to re-affirm the spiritual unity of the peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Since then, th6 observance of
<br />the day has expanded into a celebration of Pan American Week in cities and ~owns through the Americas.
<br /> This year's celebration holds :special significance, marking as it does the seven~y-
<br />first anniversary of the founding of the Inter-American.system.;During the past seven decades, that system has
<br />been developed and s~rengthened to ~uch on every phase of the interdependent existence of the peoplesof the
<br />Americas: the maintenance of peace within the Hemisphere, securit~ from attack from without; the 'common allegiJ
<br />ance of democratic institutions; the furtherance of justice; and the prombtion of economzc, social, and cultur
<br />al development. Constantly seeking new fields in which progress may be achieved through international co-opera~
<br />tion, the organization is ~oday gi¥iBg .special attention t~ the promotion.of respect for h~man rights and ~o
<br />raising the s~andards of livisg of the peoples of the America through economic development.
<br /> I join my voice ~o that of the President of the United States in inviting you to de -
<br />clare Pan American Day and Pan American Week as a time of celebration in your Ci~y~ We should be pleased ~o
<br />recezve s copy of any proclamation you may issue and to pu~ it on display in the Pan American Union during
<br />the month of April~ Signed Jose A Morn, Secretary General."
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<br /> On motion of N_r. Barnes, the Mayor was authorized ~o draft and sign a proper proclama-
<br />tion, calling on merchants,~ c$vic orgsnizatins, e~c.., ~o join in the celebration of Pan American Day and Pan
<br />American Week.
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<br /> 61-49- Motion of Mr. Weiseman to suspend the rules to hear from. Mr. Wnukoski was
<br />adopted.
<br /> Mr. Pete Wnukoski spoke regarding drainage eondition~ holes in streets, in Westhaven
<br />Park. Mr. Wnukoski referred to an accident in which Nlr. Ge~don,'s car was involved. Mr. Don Gordon presented
<br />a bill for repairs to his car, which he said were made necessary because of the condition of Duke St.
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<br />On motion, this matter was referred ~O the City Manager for investigation and report.
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<br />llth,
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<br />Approved -
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<br /> President.
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<br /> Mr. Walker requested that the Council be advised when the stree5 has been repaired.
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<br /> of Mr. B~rnes,,~h9 hour,for the regular Council meeting on April
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<br />1961 was changed to 3~00 P.M., since the annual dinner for the Chamber of Co~rmerce falls on that evehing.
<br /> On motion adjourned.
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<br /> City Clerk
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