December 2~ 1926
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<br />THE NAINTENANCE, CARE AND OPERATION OF~ATHLETIC GROUNDS AT THE P~ETS~OUTH. CITY PARK; PRESGRIB- I
<br />ING FEES FOR THE USE OFSUCH GROUNDS; PROVIDING A CARETAKER THEREFOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES."I
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<br /> And by the following vote:
<br /> Ayes-- Brooks, Dmnford, Naupin, Nayo,
<br /> Oast, Stewart, .White, ?.
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<br /> With reference to the expiration on January l, 1927, of the term of C. W. Johnston as
<br />a member of the Norfolk-Portsmomth Freight Traffic Commission representing the City of Ports-
<br />mouth, Nr. Eaupin moved that we go into election of such a:Zember~for the term of four years,
<br />beginning Janue~y l, 1~27. The motion was adopted, and Nr. Naupin nominated C. W. Johnston
<br />for the ~sition. ~Sr. Stewart moved that the nominations be closed, fThe motion was adopt-
<br />ed, and ~. Johnston was elected by the following vote:
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<br />For Er. Johnston-- Brooks, Dunford, Naupin, Nayo, Oast,
<br /> Stewart, White, y.
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<br />NE~ BUS INESS
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<br /> A petition of the City Col±ector that the following refunds be made, on account of cor-
<br />rections by the Board of Equalizatiom, was referred to the Fimance Committee: Isaac Galumbeck,
<br />$5.00; W~ K. Hodges, $25.0~; Barnabas Be~er, $5.00; Luther Hymen, $Y.50; S. ~ Oast, $2?.50;
<br />Carey J. Hall, Jr., $10.00, E. A. Pe=ry Est., $30.50. Total $110.50~
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<br /> A petition of the City CollectQr th~t~$?.50 be refunded to NtHen~y ~eale, paid in error
<br />on property~2505 Chestnut St.~ whibh he claims he does not own, was referred to the Finance
<br />Committee.
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<br /> A ~ammunication was read ~rom C. H. ~nellings calling attention to the condition of Eifth
<br />Avenme no~th of High street, and on motion of ~iv. Stew~mt same was referred to the Oity Manager.
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<br />On motion of Nr. Naupin, the following ordinance was placed on first reading:
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<br /> An Ordinance Prohibiti~ Special~ppmopriations of ~oney Unless Adopted by Two-thLvds
<br />Vote of All the Me~bers Elected to the City Oounoil.
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<br />On motion of Dr. Dunford, the following ordinance was placed on first reading:
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<br /> An Ordina~ce To Amend a.ud Re-ordaiu,AnOrdi~-.~ce Requiring Permits for Operation D~
<br />Notor Vehicles and Regulation~ GoverningSame; Re~o~ation of Permits; Instructio~ Permits;"
<br />adopted Dec. ll, 1923.
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<br /> ~r. Stewar$ moved that COuncil meet Friday, December 31st, at 8 P. N., to co~sider the
<br />following:
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<br /> An Ordinance of the Budget Appropriations for the City of Portsmouth, Va., fo= the Year
<br />1927.
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<br /> Budget Ap/o. ropriations for the Operation of the Norfolk Oouaty~Portsmouth Ferries for the
<br />Year 192?.
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<br /> An Ordinan6e Prohibiting Special Appropriations of Noney Unless Adopted by Two-thirds
<br />Vote of All the Nembers Elected to the City Council.
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<br />The motion was kdopted.
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<br />On motion,
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<br />adj o~ar ne d.
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