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September llth, 1956. That said.'application was considered~and voted upon at a meeting of the Portsmouth C~ty Council on ~ugust 28th, 1955, and received a simple majority of five to four in favor of rezoning the pro- perty; That a petition wzs presented in opposition to the rezoning application; that said petition is not sufficienz within the law to make a three-fourths majority vote ~ece~ry to rezone said property~ That a $~m~l~,~majmrity of five to four in favor of rezonzng the property was sufficient to pass the same, and therefore, ~ Be it hereby resolved that said rezoning was authorized and became effective by the majority vote of the Portsmouth City Council on August 28th, 1955." ion, was adopted. Motion of Mr. Weiseman to refer to the City Manager and City Attorney for a legal opin- 56-266 - Motion of Mr. Weiseman to suspend the rules to hear from representatives of the Prentis Park Little League was adopted. mend. Mr..Miller and }t~. White spoke for the preservation of Dale Field for a baseball die-' ~otion of ktr. Smith to refer to the City M~ager and Planning Engineer, was adopted. 56-267 - The City Clerk repoEted that it was necessary to elect a trustee of the Ports-~ mouth Supplemental Retirement System to fill the unexpired .term of M. Earl Weiseman, whose term expires September 30th, 1956. Mr. Smith nominated Edgar W. Lawrence to fill the unexpired term and for the four year term beginning October Ist, 1956. ~ Motion of Mr. Kirby that nominations .be closed was adopted. Vote being taken, Mr. Lawrence was unanimously elected. 56-268 - The following letter from the ~tmior Woauan~s Club was read: "A fashion show sponsored by the Portsmouth Junior Woman's Clu~ will be presenzed on October 9th, 1956, at S:15 P.~. in the T.A. Willett Auditorium. The stores that are participating in the event are Berson's, The Famous, The Faship~ Shop, Glazer's, The Eub, Kiddie Korner, Leitner's, LuSade Sh~ppe, Nachman's ~aality Shop and Sears Betty and Bob. The Portsmouth ~imes is working with us and assures us of excellent publicity coverage,t ~as well as assistance with sta~e sets and posters. The intent of the elaborateness of the show is, of course, to make as much 'money as possible for it is our plan to pnrchase.~ith the proceeds a piece of much needed equipment for the Physical Therapy Department eT Maryview Hospital. We a~ told tkat the "Tilt.Table" that we wish to do -I hate to them will cost us approximately $1,100.00. Anqther reason t~t ~we a~e endeavoring to have such a large show is that there has been that constant worry of the shoppers going to Norfolk and we felt that we would like ~ to make this a commmaity project in an effort to help the local merckants and the new Portsmouth newspaper. We might add, the stores and the newspaper are most enthusiastic about the project. Now that you t~ve the basic what, when, where and why, we wish to ask for your support. There will be program advertising in conjunnti~: with the fashion show and it is along this line that we requesz your help. Would you be Killingto bu) the inside front cover space of the program, either as individuals or as aR adve~ising expenditure from our city budget? If you decide on an individual bases, perhaps the other city officials, both elected and appointed, would be will- ingno co-operate with you. ~orfolk County has purchased the ir~ide back cover space for ~50.00 and were very pleased that we offered it to them because of the 'worthwhile' project. We sincerely hope that you will find it possible to take the space for at least $50.00. We will leave the price up to your discretion. The ad can read just any way that you se.e fit~ and if you desire '~s~istance in drawing it up, we will be glad to help you. May we please hear from you regarding your decision as soon as possible, since the program must be in the hands of the printer by September 15th. Please accept our most sincere appreciation for any consideration that you can give this request. (Signed) Mrs. O. tis B.Gregg." On motion filed. 56-269 - The following letter from Post #14, Amve.ts was read: "Post #14 Am~ets who sponsor pack, troop and post #87 Boy Scouts of America in Gosport District, request the continued use of the Douglas Park Center now in y~r possession as ~ meeting and recreation facility of the area. It has afforded both youths and adults of the community these opportunities for ten years an the delinquency rate has been kept to a minimmn. The post is willing to co-operate in any way desirable ~o assist with the health and welfare of the community and would appreciate greatly hearing from you concerning the matter. (Signed) Arthur T. Vann, Commander. ~otion o~ lit. Baker to suspend the rules ~o hear from P.J. Singleton was adopted. Mr. Singleton spoke in regard to the Boy Scouts using the Douglas Park Center. Motion of Mr. Smith to refer to the City ~Ianager for investigation, was adopted. 56-270 - The follow,lng letter from the Park View Methodist Church was read: "The Official Beard of the Park View Methodist Churdh wishes to ~ommend our City Council on their decisioi to open ali meetings with prayer." On motion filed. 56-271 Motion of Mr. Kirby that the City Plan~ing Commission be requested to make a preliminary report and analysis of the present blighted areas in the City of Portsmouth, wam adopted. 56-27~ - The M~ayor stated he had appointed R. Irvin~S~itha~ember of the Planning Commission and Frank L. Kirby a member as a director o~ the Dental Clinic. On motion adjourned. ~ Approved - ~~7'~' ~:~ A.P. ~son~Jr~ City Clerk