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February 9, 1926 3rd. "! beg to announce-th the Council, the death of Mr. L. P. Slater, Sr.;-which took place on February 3rd, 1926. Mr. Slater fought with the 0onfederacy and served the OiSy f0rlms~y years as member of th~ Council, as President of the 0ouncil, as meMoer of the School Bos~rd ~nd as Oity 01erk. In all cases his work reflected credit on himself and-he stands out both in public life and private life as an honored, valued and respected citizen. In his death the community feels the distinct loss and mourns with his family ~ud relatives that he should be t~ken from us." On motion of Mr. Stewart (R.E.B.), the communication was ordered to be recorded and a copy ordered to be sen~ to the family. 4th. "I am submitting herewith draft of an ordLuance establishing a safety zone at the northeast corner of High and Oourt Sts. and prohibiting parking at the s~me corner on High St. for a distance of ninety feet east from the building line. This safety zone will have two advantages. It will protect passengers waiting for cars at this 5ernst and will also prevent delays in traffic now caused by strset'cars standing while switches a~e being Tamed.~ Its passage is recommended., The following is the ordinanoe: An Ordinance Establishing~ Safety Zone at the Northeast corner of High and Court streets in the 0ity of Portsmouth and ProhibitingParking on High street Ninety feet East from the Building Line at Tae Same Oorner. On motion of Mr. Stewart (R.E.B.), the ordinance was placed on first reading. 5th; "With reference to ordinance prescribir~ rates of fare in the Oity of Portsmouth for for-hire cars, in accordance with instructions of the Council, I beg to recommend the following changes'in the zones, so that it will read as follows: Zone A- This zone shall extend from the Elizabeth River to Elm Ave. inclusive, and shall also include West Park View. Rates of fare between points in this zone shall be ~ifty cents for one passenger ~nd $1.~00 for two or more ~assengers up mo the seating capacity of the car. - Zone B- This zone shall extend from Elm Ave. to the Belt Line Railway on the west and south and to the Atlantic Coast Line Railway on the north and to the Shell RoAd 6n the south, exclusive of West Park View. The rate of fare to points within this zone or between points in this zone sba~l be $1.00 for one or mo~e passengers up to the seating capacity of the car. Zone O- Uncha.~ged. The passage of the ordinance with these modific~ti0ns is recommended., Mr. Stewart (J.~R.) moved that the ordinance be taken up for consideration by the Co,mucil at its next regular meeting. The motion was adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The repqrts of the City Treasurer, City 0ollector, and 0ity Auditor for the month of January, 1926, were presented e~d w~Te referred to the Finance 0ommittee. ~2~B~SINESS A repor~was ~ead from H. L. H~dgins, Treasurer of the 0ity of Portsmouth, Virginia, of the Sinking Fund for the Year ending December 3I, 1925; and eopiem~ef same were ordered to be ~rwarded to members of the Sinking Fund Commission and to members of the 0ouncil. The following invitation from the Secretary of the Ohamber of Commerce was accepted: ~oYO~ L. Go ~ite, ~ Portsmouth Stationery 0o., Portsmouth, Virginia. "Portsmouth, Virginia, February 8, 1926. Dear. Mayor White:-- The Virginia Electric and Power Oompany is about to complete the remodeling of its building on High Street and ~s to have its official opening on Monday, January 15th. During the day the officials cf the Company will be present to welcome visitors and citizens of Portsmouth and I want to urge that you appoint a committee to re- present city officials and the city council to attend this opening on the afSernoon of Monday, February 15th, between 2 and 5 o'clock. In view of the high standing and the wide spread imteres~s of Stone and Webster I~ feel that~we should do everything possible to give them a cordial welcome at their opening on this date. Will you please advise me of the names of those whom you have selected to represent the city.. Sincerely yours, GEORGE H. 0LESS, JR., Executive Seedy." On ~otion, adjourned.