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156 August 12th, 1958. Ayes: Baker, Hinton, Kirby, Scott, Smith, Weiseman Nays: None 58-237 - A refund of personal proper~y ~axes to Bernard B. Dudginski, in the amounz of $8.25, approved on first reading at~ last meeting,~was taken up. Motion of Mr. Hinton to approve on second reading, was adopted. 58-236 - The applications for Justice of Peace of Jackson Ward ~o fill the unexpired term of W.P. Lyons were presented. Motion of Mr. Hinton ~o lay on the table, was adopted. lfEW BUSINESS - presented: 58-251 - The following resolution from the Norfolk County Board of Supervisors was "VIRGINIA: The Regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Norfolk County was held in the Supervisors' Room, at the Clerk's Office, Tuesday, July 8, 1958, ar 10:00 A.M., and the following Resolution was adopted: On motion made by Mr. Haywood, seconded by Mr. Wadsworth, the Board directed that the Portsmouth City Council be requested to place a master meter at Hedges Perry f/~ for the purpose of running a~ wa~er line to Dock Landing School. All voting 'Yes' c/c Portsmouth City Council, Haywood. A Copy% Teste: Mador M. Hillard, Clerk. By Irene Shacketford, D.C." Motion of Mr. Kirby to refer to the City Manager for report and recommendation was adopted. 58-252 - The following letter from the Planning Commission was read: "A petition dated April 2~, 1958, requesting the closing of a portion of the old County Road, signed by A. Dowry and John M. Corn, was submitted to City Council and subsequently referred ~o the Plan- ning Commission. By action taken at a meeting on July 22, 1958, the Planning Commission recommends to City Council that the petitioners be advised to work out with their nezghbors the matter of moving the buildings which are presently located in the right-of-way of the alley which runs north and south, looking toward the opening of the alley through ~o Commerce St.; that if the foregoing can be successfully negotiated that portion of County Road would no longer be needed for access, and t~at the Planning Commission would then favorably con sider recommending the closing of this portion of County Road." Motion of Mr. Hinron that it be received as information, was adopted. 58-253 - The following l~tter from the Planning Commission was read: "A request for closing a portion of Ann Streez at the Park View Elementary School was refE red to the Planning Commission by City Council. Action was taken by the Planning Commission at a meeting on July 22, 1958, and recommendation zs made to City Council that that portion of Ann St. commencing 105 feet wes~ of Owen St. and extending west to the Oak Grove Cemetery be closed." Motion of Mr. Kirby To approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that the following ordinance be placed on first reading, was adopted: "AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF AArN STREET" 58-254 - Motion of Mr. Baker that the Chief of Police be instructed ~o investigate the whereabouts of the portraits of former Mayors which hung in the Municipal Cour~ Room on Water and County Streets was adopted. 58-255 - The Mayor requested that it be announced that he had as a member of the Planning Commission for a four year term begi~ing June 1st, 1958. On motion adjourned. ~ ~ Ci~ Clerk. ppointed Mr. George Parke~ Pre siden t.