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May 14th, 1957;
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<br /> We have.estimated the Federal funds as accurately as possible and believe that we can
<br />reasonably expect this much, but should these funds fall below-the amount estimqted, it would be necessary for
<br />the City of oortsmouth to make uB the differ~mc~. We feel that there is little likelihood that the City will be
<br />called upon for more than the $1,532~09~00 requested in the budget.
<br /> It is also requested that the School Board be given permission to transfer funds f~om
<br />one category to another, as has been the custom in the past, provided 'the City is no~ asked for additional funds.
<br />Should you desire any additional explanation of the Budget, I shall be happy'to give it."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Weiseman to refer to the general budget was adopted.
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<br />57-176 - The following letter from the West Side Civic League was read:
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<br /> '~t a meeting of the West Side Civic League (composed of residents of the Kingman Heights-
<br />Grove Park area) held on April 23, 1957, a condition was brought to light which ~s creating a problem for the
<br />residents of Kingman Avenue.
<br /> For approximately eight months the Portsmouth Transit Company buses have been routed
<br />down Kingman Avenue, which is a convenience for the neighborhood and especially for the children who ride the
<br />buses to school. However, this stree~ does not have sufficien~ foundation to take care of the heavy buses, and
<br />the vibration of passing buses shakes the houses on ~he street, causing considerable damage. Cracks are appear-
<br />ing in the foundations, shingles are falling off, porches and steps are shaking loose from the houses, and the
<br />plastered walls are cracking.
<br /> We are bringing this to your attention with the reques~ that the roadbed be rebuilt to
<br />take care of the weight of the buses. We urge that action be taken on this matter without delay, in order to
<br />avoid further damage to homes in the area. Signed Robert O. Taylor, Pres., West Side Civic League."
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<br />Motion of Mr. Baker zo suspend the rules to hear from Robert O. Taylor, was adopted.
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<br />Mr. Taylor spoke in reference ~o the above ma~ter.
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<br />57-177
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<br />The following letters from J. Alden Oast, L. E. Turlington and Annie E.Perkins
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<br />were read:
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<br /> "As Commonwealth Attorney I Save no opposition in.the Primary and I respectfully re -
<br />4uest that the City Council take the necessary steps to refund to me the sum of $190.09, my filing fee. Appre-
<br />ciating your co-operation, I am - signed J. Alden Oast."
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<br /> "As I will noz have opposition in the July Primary and have been declared the Party
<br />Nominee for Commissioner of the Revenue of Portsmouth, I will appreciate it very much~ if you will take such
<br /> action as is necessary to ~ernrn to me my f~Iing fee.- $185.00,. - signed L. . Turlington,Comm~ssioner Revenue?
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<br /> "As Iwitl not have o~position in the July Primary and have been declared the par~y
<br />nominee for City Treasurer of the City of Portsmouth I will appreciate it very much if you~will take such action
<br />as is necessary to return to me my filing fee S156.00.- signed Annie E. Perkzns, Treasurer,City of Portsmouth"
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<br />Motion of MLr. Weiseman that refunds be granted, was adopted.
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<br /> 57-178 - Bill from T N Flythe, 150 Hill Ave., for five c~ickens weighing 36 lbs.,
<br />at 25 cts. per pound - ~9.00, killed by stray dogs, was presented.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Smith that the C~ty Treasurer be authorized to pay' said bill from funds
<br />in her hands from collection of Dog Taxes, was adopted. .
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<br />57-179 - The following letter from Ervin B. Kline was read:
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<br /> "It is my understanding thaz in the near futur~.there will be a vacancy in the office
<br />of Justice of the Peace of this City, and I respectfully herebymake application re the Council.for appointment ~0
<br />fill any vacancy that may occur.
<br /> I am well knee to each individual member of~the .Council and my qualifications to fill
<br />this appointive o~fice, I believe~ will mee~ any and all vequiremen~ as I am not only a business man with con -
<br />siderable experience, but I am also very familiar with the laws applicable ~o Justices of the Peace and their
<br />functions. Your consideration and appointment when a vacancy occurs.will be appreciated, and may I he permitted
<br />further ~o say that I would be glad ~o confer with the Council concerning this at any time."
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<br /> 57-180 - The following letter from the Board of SupervisQrs of Norfolk County was
<br />read:
<br /> "Please 6e advised that the Norfolk County Board of Supervisors, at ~ts regular mee~-
<br />lng on April 9, 1957~-directed that the City of Portsmouth effective May l: 1957, be billed $1.00 per day per
<br />Portsmouth prisoner lodged in NGfolk County Jail on S~ate offenses.
<br /> This amount will be ~o cover costs incidental ~o housing, jailor and matron services.
<br /> A similar letter is being sent the City of South No~folk. With best regards, I am
<br /> Board of Supervisors - M J.Evans, Deputy Clerk"
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<br />Motion of Mr. Sntith to refer to the City Manager for.revor~, was adopted.
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<br /> 57-181 - "Please be advised that Ernest L Harrison was assessed in 1955 for tangible
<br />personal property valued for $150.00 with taxes amounting to $4.13. The assessment in question pertains to an
<br />automobile. Our investigation shows :that car was no~ owned by him on January 1, 1955. The taxpayer has paid
<br />the above tax plus penalties and interest as shown by his receipted tax bill #24114. As this is definitely
<br />an erroneous assessment, we sincerely request ~hat~a refund in the~amount of ~4.69 be made to the taxpayer."
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<br />Motion of ~. Kirby that the refund be granted: was adopted.
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<br />57-182 - The following letter from the City Colle6tor was read:
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<br />"On April lOth, 1957, Mr~ ~larence Roulhac paid taxes for years 1949 thru 1954 in
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