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'68 February 27th, 19~6. The Superintendent 'of the Water Department and the engineers have recom- mended that A.G. Pinkston's proposal A be accepted. The Virginia SmeTting Company has deposited ~104000. with theCity and Nor folk Oounty has deposited $$O,O00. and by resolution agreed To appropriate $5,OO0.O0 more when~ needed. I would appreciate your authorizing the Manager to enter into a contract with A. G. Pinkston & Comoany, after sufficient ~und~ have been ~eposited in the account both by Norfolk County and the-Virginia Smelting Company to asmre funds being availgole for the contract orice and after all rights of way have been obtained.'~ Motion of Mr. Howard to concur in the Manager's recommendation, was adopted and by the following vote: A3es: Fox, Grimes, Howard, Lawrence, Sturtevant,Warren, Weiseman, Wilson Nays: None - 9th - "The property at the corner~of Lincoln St. and Elm Avenue was sold at p~olic auction, in accordance with resolution of the City Comucil, after ten days~ advertisement in the Portsmouth Star. Victor T. Clarke was the high bidder, in the amourht of $9,200.00. I recommend that the sale be confirmed.~ Motion of Mr. Weiseman to concur in the Manager's recommendation, was adopted. lOth - "The Examining Board for pensioners has recommended that Charlie Smith of the ~o~[cService Department be retired from active duty, the usmal retirement'being granted~ beginning March 1st, 19~6~ at $500.00 per annum.~ Motion of Mr. Wilson to concur in the Manager's recommendation was adopted. llth "Under Title #5 of the Lanham Act funds, there is one section described as housing for veterans 'and at a conference with Housing Authority representatives and Veteran representative~.we find there is an apparent shortage of housing for colored vet- erans who are returning home. The Act provides that the City may apply to the Federal Govern - ment for funds to reconvert or rehabilitate a building such as Cmrver Dormitories where some eighty to one hundred colored apar~menzs could be made. If the City was successful in sec~ming these funds and renovat- ing the building, then an agreement could be made with the.Housing Authority of the City of Portsmouth to operate th~ building. The technical details are many but if you think we~l of this, I would appreciate authority to negotiate with the Federal Government for funds, returning to this body for final action before any commitment is made.'~ Motion of Mr. Weiseman to concur in the Manager's recommendation,was adopted. the Gridiron Club, in ~nich "You referred to me at the last Council ~eeting, a letter they requested additional bleachers for the stadium. We are making a study of the needs for the 'coming year." from On motion ~dered filed. 13th - ~At our last Council meeting, ~you referred to me a letter from the Young Men's Civic Organization relative to the policy of Maryview ~ospital. The hospital is located in the County and the maintenance and operation are by a private group, which precludes ~he City from having any JurisdictiOn what soever over the building, policy or operation.~ On motion ordered filed. l~th - ~The City has requested the privilege of a right of way over the Norfolk-Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad from the north end of their yard to a point near Woodrow and Lee Avenues. The agreement has been approved by the City Attorney and I would appreciate authority for the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Norfolk- Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad on behalf of the City." ager Zo execute same, Motion of Mr. Howard zo approve said agreement and authorize the Man - was adopted, a ni by the following vote: Ayes: Fox, Grimes, Howard Lawrence, Weiseman, Wilson Nays: None Sturtevant, 15ah - "You referred ~a resolution of theAmerican Legion regarding the History Commission to me, with in~ruc~ions tm attempt to work out a satisfactory plan witl the Committee. The Committee met with me ~nd ~he plan agreed on was as follows: 1. That the City would provide office space for the Commission. 2. We would make available necessary furniture and equipment. 3- We would provide stationery and printing.