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December 27~h, 1960.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Breedlove, an appropriation of $148,800.00 for said purpose was
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<br />made, ahd by the following vote:
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<br /> Ayes:
<br /> Nays:
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<br /> 60-361 -
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<br />None
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<br />Refund of $~8.60 to the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
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<br />for incorrect assessment on tangible personal property,
<br /> On motion of Mr.
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<br /> Ayes: Smith,
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up.
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<br /> Barnes, the refund was granted, and by the following vote:
<br />Barnes, Breedlove, Leery, Seward, Walker, Weiseman
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<br />perry located at 1537 Wilcox
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<br />~0-3~ - Refund of $37.50 to Fred C MacDonald for real estate tax paid on pro-
<br />'Ave., approved on first reading at last meeting, was taken up.
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<br />~On motion of Mr. Barnes, the refund was granted, and by the following
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<br /> Ayes: Smith, Barnes, Breedlove, Lelry, Seward, Walker, Weiseman
<br /> Nays~ None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br />60-380
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<br />The following communication fr~ William Nazel was read:
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<br /> "Enclosed herewith is an application, copy of a notice and affidavit relative to
<br />the closing of Gilmerton Boulevard in theCity of Portsmouth. This application is filed on behalf of William
<br />E. Kennedy, one of the ~butting property ova~ers. I'would appreciate this matter being placed on the Council's
<br />agendas for its December 27th, 196Omeeting."
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<br /> Application "The undersigned, respectfully requests that that section of Gilmerton Boulevard
<br />which lies north of the northern line of Alton Parkway to the southern line of ~aradise Creek (excluding the
<br />portion of G ilmert6n Boulevard now in t~{e Victory Boulevard right of way) be vacated in accordance with the
<br />provisions Of Section 15-776 of the Code of Virginia, ~950, as amended.
<br /> The u~dersigned is the owner of property ab~tting on the western side Of ~ilmer-
<br />'ton Boulevard a distance of 294.75~~ and known as Aften Village, Sectio~2. All other known owners of land
<br />abutting on Gilmerton Boulevard have bssn notified of this application. The section of Gilme~to~ Boulevard
<br />requested to be closed is not used for stree~ purposes and will in no way adversely affec~ the rights or pro-
<br /> perty of any private person or the public.
<br /> Attached is a copy of the notice which has been posted in accordance with the
<br />requirements of law. (Signed) William E. Ken/ledy."
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<br />In.this connection, the following communication from Mrs. Frances E. Emery was
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<br />read:
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<br />Gilmerton Blvd.
<br />Blvd. would
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<br />without dissenting vote.
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<br /> "This is to advise that I wish to join W E Kennedy in the request to close
<br /> from Altos Parkway north to Paradise Creek with the understanding that one half of Gilmerton
<br />become ~roper~y of Mr. Kennedy's and the other half adjoined to my present proper~y.
<br /> Th~nking you, I am - Signed ~s. Frances E. D~e~y~ 2308 College St.,Jacksonvillej
<br /> Florida."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Breedlove, the matter was referred ~o the PlanningCommission,
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<br /> 60-381 - The following communication from the Commissioner of Revenue was rend
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<br /> "Please be advised that Rigk's Ice Cream Corporation, located at 75 Af~on Parkway,
<br />has been assessed for ~angihle personal uroperty valued for $1,820.00 with taxes amounting to $50.05 for the
<br />year 19~0. Our investigation reveals that the correc~ assessment should have been $8~0.00 withtaxes amountin~
<br />to $23.65, representing an over assessment in taxes of $26.40.
<br /> The taxpayer has paid the original tax uotmce as .evidenced by the inclosed re-
<br />ceipt. This is definitely an overpayment and we request that a refund in the amount of $26.40 he made to the
<br />taxpayer."
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<br />On motion of Mr. ~is~man, refund of $26.40 was ap,proved on first resding, without
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<br />dissentin~ vote.
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<br />60-382 - The following communication from the Commissioner of Revenue was read:
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<br /> "Please be advised that J.E. Boushell has been assessed for tangible personal
<br />property valued for $500.00 with taxes amounting to $13.75 for the year 1960. Our investigation reveals
<br />that the correct assessment should have been $300.00with taxes amounting tO $S.25, representing an over-
<br />assessment in taxes of $5..50. The taxpayer has paid the original ~ax notice, as evidenced by inclosed receipt.
<br />This ~s definitely an overpayment of $5.50; therefore we request that a refund in this amount be made ~o the
<br />taxpayer."
<br /> On motion of Mr. ~arnes, refund of $5.50 was approved on first reading, without
<br />dissenting vote.
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<br />60-383 - Mr. Walker inquired ~egarding the revenue from Proctor Parking lot.
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<br /> The City Manager stated that this matter is being studied, but it was t~ou~ht ad-
<br />visable to go through the month of December, to see what could be done.
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