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February' 8th, tg~P~. I should add that all of our heating systems are thoroughly checked by _ expe~ts every year ~and neceesa~y repairs made. Our Scheft Mechanic also gives them his atten tien during the school year, calling in outside help when needed. I wish to thank you for your offer to assist us in any way you can, and shall feel free to call upon you in case of need. Sincerely yours, H. A. Hunt, Supt. of Schools." On motion ordered_filed. Mr. Hall denied that politics were being played on hi.sreport on the heating of the George Peabody School and he resented such a statement as carried in the news- paper to that effect. th Lieut. Oomms~nder G. C. Emery, Public ~orks Department, Naval Oper- ating Base, has forwarded ~e the attached letter~ -- Pursuanb'to~a conferemce with the City Attorney and in furtherancet of the War effort, it is believed that we should grant the Navy this privilege with the follow- ing provisos: 1. The Cit~ of Norfolk offers no objection. This to be a temporary expediency for the duration and six months thereafter." Inclosure "~he Navy has an Auxiliary'Air Field at Monogram Farm, which is Just west of Drivers, Va. In order to provide security against fire, the ~avy ~roposed to make an eight~inch connection to~the City of Norfolk's thir~y'six~ineh~aw water supply line. When this proposal was submitted to the City o f Norfolk, they agreed to make themconnec~ion, providing the Navy secured the appro~ al of the Ci~y of Portsmouth~ since there was an agreement between the two cities tha~ t~e 0ity of Norfolk would not s ell water to this area. The Navy requests t~at the City of Portsmouth waive the agreement ~nd grant permission to. make the prOPosed connection, as it is for fire pro- tection only and will not be used for domestic consumption. Sincerely, G. Co Emery, Lieu~.0omdr.(OE0)USNR Acting Public Works Officer." adopted. -darien of Motion of Nr. Hutchins to concur, if approved by the City Attorney, was 8th - "You referred~to me at the last meeting of the Council, reoommen- Councilman Hutchins to find out the cost of two sewers in West Park View, and I am attzching hsre~o two letters from the City Engineer,giving estimates. You will notice calls for approximately $8,000.00 and the other for approximately $24,~OO0.O0." that one Inclosures 'In compliance with your request of January 28, 1944, I herewith submit estimate of cost for labor and material, for ex- tending the concrete pipe drain through a branch of Scott's Creek, in-the vicinity of Oak Grove Cemetery, from Ann St. proximately 100 feet north of Leckie to a point ap- 480 lin. ft. 42" BOP @ ?.20 $ 3,~56.00 320 " ~ ~k~" " ~ 8.80 2,816~.O0 260 " " 24" " @ ~.60 1,196.00 196 " "40 ft. piles @ ~.00 6,~60.00 ~oo cU. yds. reinf, cone. @ 1~.00 ?~200..00 5 manholes @ 90.00 ~50.OO $ 2!,9Y8.00 Plus 10% $ 24,175.80." 'In compliance ~ith your request, I herewith respectfully submit estimate of cost for labor and material in gonnection wit~ th~ installaZion of storm drain on Ann St. from Elm Ave. to Scott's Creek. This drain will be of an. especia~ benefit to the resident§ in this community and also to the City as a whole. It will be a big help toward alleviating the flooded conditions that exist after heavy rainfalls, particularly in the vicinity of B St. and Elm Ave., as this d_rain will intercept a great volume of the storm wa~er before it reaches B & Elm Ave., where the drainage facilities are inadequate. ?60 lin. ft, 2~" R.Co Pipe @ 5.25 $ ~,99[0.O0 60 " " 18" Gone.Pipe @ ~.00 60 ~ " 15" ~ '~ @ 3.00 180.OO