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~aY 8, 1928
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<br />cemetery it would be inadvisable to divert traffic through this road because of the very
<br />nkture of the road itself. As you no doubt know, the Park road was built of dirt with a
<br />top dressing of ctay, and after each rain f~ll it is necessary for this road to be dragged
<br />in order that it may be put in proper condition for ~tomobile traffic. The road as you know,
<br />becomes soft and ruts very easy following each rain, and any amount of traffic at this time
<br />would completely rain it. Then again, the approach by way of King Street, which leads to the
<br />Park is over the bridge, which is too narrow for any volume of traffic, it being necessary for
<br />vehicles to pass over ~h~ draw in single file. We have attempted to keep all trucks and heavy
<br />vehicles out of the Park, even to the extent of having a slg~ posted on Ring Street end of
<br />the bridge leading to the Pa~k. Therefore, in the event of the construction of a road from
<br />the state highway to the City Park, it would be necessary for the city to hard surface the road
<br />in order that it might stand under weary. Then again, as a p~licy, I believe it would be im-
<br />proper for the city to use one of these roads as a thoroughfare, because in doing so it would
<br />endanger the lives of children, ~artic~llarly during the week ends and Sundays, Again, it would
<br />necessitate another grade crossing, which as ycuknow is undesirable to say the least, and at
<br />this pa~ticula~ location of the crossing the line of vision is obstructed by a cedar hedge
<br />and privotts of adjoining property.. In the event of repairs being made to the Park bridge so
<br />that approach could not be made from that direction, there is at least one road, the one which
<br />runs through N~. Ivans property, which would afford access to Olive Brauch Cemetery, and furthe~
<br />I might say, that this is a County road. In the event of necessary repairs being made to the
<br />Westhaven bridge on Queen Street access could be made. by going through Westhaven, the same
<br />direct route to the Park.
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<br /> After giving this matter considerable thought I do not believe it would be advisable
<br />to improve any roads through Messrs. Hodges & Heath~s land, or any other land so far as that
<br />is concerned, because of reasons mentioned in this letter.
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<br />Trusting this is the information you desire, I beg to remain,
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<br />Very respectfully yours,
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<br />L. J. ROPER, Director of Public Welfare."
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<br />On motion of Mr. White, the recommendation of the Manager was concurred in.
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<br /> 5th. "There will be due on June let, 1926, $100,0OO. in notes issued for the benefit
<br />of ihs Ferries.
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<br /> The Ferries will have in hand $25,000. and interest to pay on these notes. It is
<br />therefore necessary that the Council make provision to borrow $~5,OOOo for one year to take
<br />care of the balance of these notes.
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<br />I am attaching hereto an ordinance authorizing the borrowing of this $75,000.~
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<br /> An Ordinance Authorizing the Borrowing of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars in Anticipation
<br />of the Collection of the Revenue for the Year 192S, and Providing for the Issuance of a Note
<br />or Notes Therefor.
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<br />On motio~ of Mr. Maupin~ the ordinance was placed on first reading.
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<br /> 6th. "I am submitting herewith two ordinances. The ordinance relative to dealers in junk
<br />and second-hand clothing_is recommended by the Police Department. The intent of the other or-
<br />dinance is to protect vacant houses against thievery, vandalism, etc."
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<br /> An Ordinance Prohibiting the Purchase of Second hand Hardware, Electric, Gas, Plumbing,
<br />and Bell Fixtures, and Water Pipes and Fixtures from a Minor, and Requiring a Person buying
<br />any such Articles from any Person tO take a written Receipt or Bill of Sale therefor.
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<br /> An Ordinance Requiring Dealers in Junk and Second hand Clothing and Furniture to Keep a
<br />Daily Record of Articles Bought by them, and to furnish List to the Chief of PoliCe.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Maupin, each ordinance was placed on first reading.
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<br /> ?th. "I am attaching hereto, for your consideration, an ordinance regulating the number
<br />and general supervision of whit~and colored for-hire cars in the City of Portsmouth.
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<br /> I feel that the ~nforCement of the provisions of this ordinance is essantial to
<br />the proper operation of these cars in the City."
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<br /> An Ordinance Regulating For-Hire Cars in the City of Portsmouth, Providing for a Permit
<br />Therefor, and Limiting the Number ThereOf.
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<br />On motion of ~r. Maupin, the ordinance was placed on first reading.
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br /> The following ordinence, which had been placed on first reading May 4th, was taken up and
<br />read:
<br /> ~U~ ORDINANOE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF BONDS TO BE
<br />KNOWN AS "WATER BONDS" PURSUANT TO SECTION 127, CLAUSE B, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA,
<br />SECTION 3OB1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, l~l~, AND AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA,
<br />APPROVED MARCH .16, 191~ ENTITLED, "AN.ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCILS OF THE SEVERAL CITIES OR
<br />TO%~NS OF THE STATE TO ~SU~ BONDS FOR A SUPPLY OF WATER OR OTHER SPECIFIC UNDERTAKING FROM
<br />~HICH THE CITY OR TOWN NAY DERIVE A REVENUE, PURSUANT TO SECTION ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN
<br />B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA."
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<br />On motion of ~r. ~ayo, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
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