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Sth - "Due to the~efferts of o~ ngineering Department, we were able ~to se -
<br />cure enough asphalt te complete our commitment s~ for the year. Although we appreciate the fact
<br />that much more paving can be done, our budget will be expended in its entirety by the first cf
<br />December."
<br />
<br />On motion ordered filed.
<br />
<br /> 9th - The Manager presented the following letter from the Superintendent of th,
<br />Water Department:
<br /> mOur filtration plant will be severely overloaded before the new plant
<br />can be completed and the b~st.way to relieve this situation ~s much as possible is to install
<br />sUrface wash units in each filter. We have one of.these in service as a test and get very gee~
<br />results from this unit. The total cost of this work willbe about $5,000..00 for material ~nd
<br />labor. ~i feel we should not leave anything undone to take care of the prospective water short
<br />age even at such a large cost.
<br /> These units _have been used in many plants and have been very satisfao -
<br />Tory. Aa a matter of record the new plant in Washington, C.C. is to be equipped with these
<br />units and they are using the ones ordered for this JoG for the eld plant to increase_~-
<br />quantity of water until the new plant goes in service and are ordering another set for the
<br />new plant.
<br /> I recommend immediate action necessary to install these units."
<br />
<br /> Notion of Er. Hutchins ~o place an appropriation of $5,000.00 for said purpose,
<br />on its first reading, was adopted, and by the following vo~e:
<br />
<br />dinance be
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<br /> Ayes: Leigh, Fox, Hall,
<br /> N ·
<br /> ay s · No ne
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<br />Motion of Mr. Hutchins tha~ the
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<br />Howard, Hutchins, Lawrence, Warren, ~ilson
<br />rules be suspended and that the following or-
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<br />eAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ~OLIGITATIONS FOR 0NARITABLE,
<br />PATP~OTIC, EDUCATIONAL, PHILANTHROPIC, OR OTHER PURPOSES
<br /> WITHIN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY
<br /> FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF."
<br />
<br />Mr~ Hutchins' motion was a~opted and by the following vote:
<br />
<br />Ayes: Leigh, Fox, Hall, Howard, Hutchins, Lawrence, Warren, Wilson
<br />Nays: None
<br />
<br /> *lOth -"The City of Portsmouth has been receiving an influx of persons selling
<br />subscriptions to magazines.
<br /> I am therefore proposing the attached ordinance which, due to its be-
<br />ing for the purpose of preserving the public health, safety and morals, I respectfully request
<br />it be in effect f~om its pmssage."
<br />
<br /> lith -
<br />pieces of property:
<br />
<br />"It is requested that the City of Portsmouth trade the following two
<br />
<br /> '1. That piece of property lying between the main line of
<br /> the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the branch leading
<br /> to the Navy Yard, facing on First St., whichwas formerly
<br /> the site of Grimes Battery stable.
<br /> 2. The site of the old Armory, at South & Crawford Sts.
<br /> Mr. George T. McLean to g~ve to the City, for these two pieces of
<br />property, the property known as the Edgar Wilkins Tract, estimated value - $6,250. and an ex-
<br />cavated area lying near the Belt Line Railroad and the King's Highway and the old Deep Greek
<br />Road.
<br /> · The Manager realizes this is a matter for Councilmanic action. I
<br />would therefore like to be guided by your advice."
<br />
<br /> Motion of Mr. Hutchins to refer to a committee of three, was adopted. The
<br />Chair appointed on said committee - Messrs. Hutchins, Fox and Lawrence.
<br />
<br /> Mr. Howard's motion that the City Attorney present an ordinance against k~ves
<br />as concealed weapons and to.restrict the sale cf same, was adopted.
<br />
<br /> Report of the City Auditor for the month of August was presented and ordered
<br />filed. Virgi-
<br /> The following letter was read:
<br />
<br /> ~"We are trying to complete plans for the annual m~eting of the League~of
<br />nia Municipalities which this year will be a war conference of municipal officials and Defense
<br />directors and co-ordinators to be held at the John Marshail Hotel, Richmond, October 11-13,
<br />inclusive.. I'shall greatly appreciate it if you will bring the following pertinent facts roi
<br />garding this i2portant meeting to the attention ~f your Council at its first meeting in Sept
<br />ember ~d to the at'tentlon o f yo~ department an~ bureau heads.. The meeting, in which we have
<br />the eo operation of the State Defense Office, will be devoted to municipal prgblems during the
<br />emergency and to ci~itian defense and the all important business of winning the War. Please
<br />urge advance preparation for a good delegationo f councilmen~and department heads. If your
<br />regular council meeting happens to fall on the dates of the ~eague Conference, please arrang~
<br />to have your meeting advancedor deferred, so as to permit full attendance at the League meet,
<br />ing. This will be the only meeting of the Leagae this year and your co-operatiom will be
<br />
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